Morning Dawn

I woke up this morning and met with my Lord

But more than my body, my mind shook awake

And driven to my knees I cried out to him there

To forgive my sins for His own name’s sake

And just like the dawning I rose with new light

I felt his arms ‘round me there, holding me tight

Forgiven and pardoned, washed clean in His sight

Confession is good for the soul

Confession is making me whole

So when I’m convicted, convinced of my sin

I go to my Father and before Him I grieve

He lovingly looks in my eyes and my heart

And faithfully restores to me what I believe.

And just like the dawning of light in my soul

The work of the firstfruits is making me whole

I'll obey Father and yield to His control

I'll fall to my knees and I'll pray

And Father will take guilt away.

Now there's no condemnation in the beloved

If we confess God is faithful and just

Our sin is forgiven and we will be cleansed

If we hate sin and in Christ we trust.

And just like the morning that casts out the night

My Father is just while He's making me right

And there in my soul His fire is kindled bright

Forgiveness is what I desire

Confession is what is required.

Anthony Foster

August 2, 2018