I'm Alive

from My Holy Family by Brother Daniel

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This song was written while meditating on Ephesians 2 in God's Holy Word. I was filled with joy that day as I read Paul's letter to the Ephesians. He explains to them (and to all who put there faith in Christ Jesus) that we were dead in our sins, yet while we were still in our sin we were made alive in Christ by the incomparable grace of God. God showed His kindness to us in Christ, giving Him up to be sacrificed for us all! In our place! And even more, when Christ was raised from death, we were raised, and seated in the heavenly places with Him, and are therefore now alive in Jesus Christ who lives.

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I was dead in my sin
Living to gratify my sinful desires
I was dead, lying in my grave
Blindly following the evil one

We were all there, we were all there
Dead, unable to rise
We were all there, we were all there
Dead, deserving your wrath
But God who is rich in mercy
Made us alive with Christ

Even when I was dead in my sin
You wanted me, you had chosen me
Even when I was living only for me
You saved me and I’m alive

By God’s great mercy
He poured out His love
He died in our places
He paid for our sin
And just as you rose
We’re risen with you
And we’re seated in the heavenly places
We’re seated with you

This grace is incomparable
You have shown us your kindness in Christ
I am raised from death to life because of your sacrifice
And now I will stand and praise your great Name.

I’m alive in Jesus Christ
We were all there, we were all there
Dead, unable to rise
We are all here, we are all here
Alive in Jesus Christ

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from My Holy Family, released August 17, 2013
Adam Simmons- Drums
Eric Tuffendsam- Drums, Percussion, Back-up vocals
Cory Pavlinac- Bass, Electric Guitar, Back-up vocals
Jacob Glaser- Banjo!
Daniel Simmons- Acoustic Guitar, Vocals

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Formed by Daniel Simmons in 2013. These are songs of hope.

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