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I preached from 2 Cor. 4.4-9, 16-18 today at our youth service, on the topic “How can I be empowered?” At the end of the sermon, I shared this response song, only to realise that none of the youths (and probably the older youth leaders as well!) knew this song. After a quick search, I realized this came out in 1983. Wow, has it been that long? Not the best version I’ve heard, but at least this one has the lyrics.
Empower me | Claire Cloninger & David T. Clydesdale
Nobody knows how weak I am, better than You
Nobody sees all of my needs, better than You
And nobody has the power to change me, from what I was born to be
Jesus be strong in my weakness
Empower me
Chorus:
Empower me, like a rushing river flowing to the sea
Lord, send Your Holy Spirit flowing now through me
Till I’m living as Your child, victorious and free
Send the power of Your love
Empower me
Nobody’s eyes see through my soul, better than Yours
Nobody’s love can make me whole, no one but Yours
And nobody has the power to lift me, to reach for eternity
Jesus break through all my defences
Empower me
1983, 1984 John T. Benson Publishing Company (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.)
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