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Messiah Overcame

from I Will Live - EP by Ian Erickson

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"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." - John 16:33



why should i so gratefully be
familiar with true misery
and why should i thus bear the burden of empathy
oh, and why should i believe the Lord is gonna lead me
when i see the enemy
i'll tell you why, i'll tell you why, i'll tell you why

because He overcame
the world of anger, fear, and shame
and even though i'm not that strong
i'm not afraid, because i hear the song
Messiah Overcame
the devil's sick and twisted game
and for this freedom His power i proclaim!

and why should i so gratefully know
my spirit is lyin' kinda low
and why should i see over the swell that i sink below
oh, and why should i trust that soon i'm gonna be delivered
you know i'm ready to go
i'll tell you why, i'll tell you why, i'll tell you why

because He overcame
the world of anger, fear, and shame
and even though i'm not that strong
i'm not afraid, because i hear the song
Messiah Overcame
the devil's sick and twisted game
and for this freedom His mercy i proclaim!

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Messiah overcame
the vicious grip of death and pain
and even though i'm not that strong
i'm not afraid, because i hear the song
Messiah Overcame
the devil's sordid claim to fame
and for this freedom His majesty i proclaim!!!

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from I Will Live - EP, released April 5, 2014

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Ian Erickson Portland, Oregon

Ian began studying piano at age 7, and he soon discovered that music was his gift and passion. As he progressed, he felt the Lord calling him to write his own music, and he set out to find his voice and learn how to share the gospel through it. Ian's greatest hope for his music is that it will represent God's true character and encourage the world to accept His gift of life. ... more

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