You are a refuge (Arms)

[mattosgood]

Hi all,

This isn't my song, though I recorded it and played keys and drums on the track - would love you to have a listen as I think it's a fantastic song on a subject we need more material on, namely God's compassion for the poor and the broken, which in turns fuels our compassion and desire to be his hands and feet.

For some reason the mp3 won't upload (is there a file size limit? It's 6MB) so please head here to listen to it - you can also get the chords/lead sheet/piano score/backing track all for free (and those of 50+ other songs) there.

Hope you like it!

Matt

[mattosgood]

Here's the lyrics

You are a refuge (Arms) by Ben Atkins

You are a refuge for the weak,
an ear to those too crushed to speak.
You promise rest for weary feet,
God you care.

You carry those who carry pain,
bring bursting life to desert plains,
give dancing hearts to those in chains,
God you care.

You have arms that reach the lost and the lonely,
a heart that loves those with no love at all;
hands to heal the hurt and the hungry.
You are the God who cares.

You stand with those who stand alone;
A shelter for those without a home.
every tear that falls you know,
God you care.

You have lavished us
with your love so we must love.
(repeat)

Give us arms to reach the lost and the lonely,
hearts to love those with no love at all;
hands to heal the hurt and the hungry.
You are the God who cares.

http://www.resoundworship.org/song/y..._a_refuge_arms

[kirkdickinson]

Awesome song. We are going to try to do it next week at our Celebrate Recovery meeting.

[bnowlan]

I really enjoyed this song. I like the three part harmonies in the second verse. The lyrics are really strong and i wish i could write like this...

[Dolce Crystal]

What a great song. I love the lyrics! First of all I like rhymes and I love the progression from what we have received (God's love) to what we can give (God's love). Great track.