desire of the ages

desire of the ages
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4/4 time

i have rested upon riches,
and i have boasted in my health
i have bought into a dream
i've relied upon myself

now i kneel amidst the ruins
of this self-absorbed (disneyland) charade.
and i pray you'd be my treasure
that the empty pleasures of this world might fade.

(chorus)

desire of the ages

oh i want to want you more

than feeble faith can realize,

than the things that i adore.

desire of the ages

may everything i own,

reflect the awesome value,

of christ and christ alone.


i have trusted in man's wisdom.
i have sought the world's success.
i have coveted possessions,
craving more and caring less.

take this selfish, wicked heart, lord,
i pray you make it something new.
a heart that worships only god,
for nothing is impossible with you.

(after repeat of chorus)

desire of the ages

the universe proclaims

your majesty and power

your worthiness and fame.


words & music by marc heinrich
©2003 further up & further in music