Proclamation of the Prophet Ezekiel to the exiled People of God announcing their rescue. Jewish folk sound with passionate vocals and lyrics from Scripture.
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Story behind the song
This is a reading from my prayer book. I have always identified with the Jewish People in exile. God's announcement to bring them home is one of the most hopeful occurrances in Salvation History.
Lyrics
Words and music by Johnny Proctor
When you lived in the home that I gave to your fathers,
You defiled my gifts, so I scattered you to the winds
Not for your sakes do I do what I do,
When I do what I do for my holy Name’s sake-
I will take you from every nation
And bring you again to your own home
I will sprinkle clean water upon you and
Cleanse you from all that defiled you
You’ll multiply like a flock
And I will answer your prayers
What once lay in ruin and waste
I will restore to your families
Not for your sakes do I do what I do,
When I do what I do for my holy Name’s sake-
I’ll give a new heart and mind to you
Taking away that useless stone heart
I’ll put my Spirit inside you
And you’ll be my people
And I’ll be your own God
When men divided my flock
My compassions were kindled
There will be one Shepherd, one flock
And my people will know me
Not for your sakes do I do what I do,
When I do what I do for my holy Name’s sake-
I will take you from every nation
And bring you again to your own home
I will sprinkle clean water upon you and
Cleanse you from all that defiled you
I’ll give a new heart and mind to you
Taking away that useless stone heart
I’ll put my Spirit inside you
And you’ll be my people
And I’ll be your own God
© 2002 Old Sarge Music