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Michael Card Things We Leave Behind Lyrics
Total views: 2 times this week / Rating: 9.67/10 [3 votes]Album: Poiema / Original Release Date: 1994-11-07Genre: Christian & GospelSong Duration: 4 min 13 sec
MICHAEL CARD
- Things We Leave Behind Lyrics / with translationsThere sits Simon,
so foolishly wise
proudly he's tending his nets
Then Jesus calls,
and the boats drift away
all that he owns he forgets
More than the nets
he abandoned that day,
he found that his pride was soon drifting away
It's hard to imagine the freedom we find
from the things we leave behind
Matthew was mindful
of taking the tax,
pressing the people to pay
Hearing the call,
he responded in faith
followed the Light and the Way
Leaving the people
so puzzled he found,
the greed in his heart
was no longer around and
it's hard to imagine
the freedom we find
from the things
we leave behind
Every heart needs to be set free,
from possessions
that hold it so tight
'Cause freedom's not found in the things that we own,
It's the power
to do what is right
Jesus, our only possession,
giving becomes our delight
We can't imagine the freedom we find
from the things we leave behind
We show a love for the world in our lives
by worshiping goods we possess
Jesus has laid all our treasures aside
"love God above all the rest"
'Cause when we say 'no'
to the things of the world
we open our hearts
to the love of the Lord and
it's hard to imagine
the freedom we find
from the things we leave behind
Oh, and it's hard to imagine
the freedom we find
from the things
we leave behind
so foolishly wise
proudly he's tending his nets
Then Jesus calls,
and the boats drift away
all that he owns he forgets
More than the nets
he abandoned that day,
he found that his pride was soon drifting away
It's hard to imagine the freedom we find
from the things we leave behind
Matthew was mindful
of taking the tax,
pressing the people to pay
Hearing the call,
he responded in faith
followed the Light and the Way
Leaving the people
so puzzled he found,
the greed in his heart
was no longer around and
it's hard to imagine
the freedom we find
from the things
we leave behind
Every heart needs to be set free,
from possessions
'Cause freedom's not found in the things that we own,
It's the power
to do what is right
Jesus, our only possession,
giving becomes our delight
We can't imagine the freedom we find
from the things we leave behind
We show a love for the world in our lives
by worshiping goods we possess
Jesus has laid all our treasures aside
"love God above all the rest"
'Cause when we say 'no'
to the things of the world
we open our hearts
to the love of the Lord and
it's hard to imagine
the freedom we find
from the things we leave behind
Oh, and it's hard to imagine
the freedom we find
from the things
we leave behind
Facts about Things We Leave Behind
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Things We Leave Behind is written by Phil Madeira, Michael Card, Scott Roley.
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It is first released on November 07, 1994 as part of Michael Card's album "Poiema" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the composition 'Things We Leave Behind' by Michael Card is a meditation on the liberation gained through the surrender of non-materialistic and worldly desires to follow a superior cause. The ideas of Simon, Matthew waxing and waning human love, but God loving unconditionally are the main threads of this teaching. The song lyrics focus on the main themes of freedom, spirituality, love, inspiration, and hope. The song, however, advocates a trip to the mountain of freedom, which includes stepping away from the attachment of material possessions, faith and Jesus, and letting go of greed. The lyrics involve the circumstances of faith and self-improvement without any indecent language, violence, or adult content. They spread uplifting messages about the freedom from material possessions and the love of God, thus being appropriate for the whole family.
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Things We Leave Behind falls under the genre Christian & Gospel.
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Things We Leave Behind song length is 4 minutes and 13 seconds.
Who wrote Things We Leave Behind lyrics?
Things We Leave Behind is written by Phil Madeira, Michael Card, Scott Roley.
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When was Things We Leave Behind released?
It is first released on November 07, 1994 as part of Michael Card's album "Poiema" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Things We Leave Behind lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the composition 'Things We Leave Behind' by Michael Card is a meditation on the liberation gained through the surrender of non-materialistic and worldly desires to follow a superior cause. The ideas of Simon, Matthew waxing and waning human love, but God loving unconditionally are the main threads of this teaching. The song lyrics focus on the main themes of freedom, spirituality, love, inspiration, and hope. The song, however, advocates a trip to the mountain of freedom, which includes stepping away from the attachment of material possessions, faith and Jesus, and letting go of greed. The lyrics involve the circumstances of faith and self-improvement without any indecent language, violence, or adult content. They spread uplifting messages about the freedom from material possessions and the love of God, thus being appropriate for the whole family.
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Which genre is Things We Leave Behind?
Things We Leave Behind falls under the genre Christian & Gospel.
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How long is the song Things We Leave Behind?
Things We Leave Behind song length is 4 minutes and 13 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by Brian GardnerSongwriter(s): Phil Madeira, Michael Card, Scott Roley
Record Label(s): 1994 Sparrow Records All rights reserved Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws Manufactured by EMI Christian Music Group,
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