love song for the church

I'm coming face to face with the very Bride of Christ
and though I'm one of them, I am saddened at the sight
When I think of all the pain, my anger starts to rise
They don't know how they've hurt me but the story's in my eyes

They stabbed me in the heart so now I'm fighting back
and Christ is in the middle, and He's bearing our attack
He's so patient and He's gentle while every blow falls on His back
He never leaves His children; He keeps bearing our attack


He says come lay down your swords.
Children, this is not your war

I hear Him but I'm frightened by this offer of peace
If I give up my weapon they could come devour me
In my fear I'm crying out "Jesus can't you see?
I can't give up the battle cause My hurt goes down to deep."

Now I'm waiting for the anger to start rising on His face
But the longer that I see Him, His smile is still unchanged
I've heard so many stories of His mercy and His grace
But how could I imagine that His love always remains
yet his love will never change.

He gave me His attention while I listed all my fears
now I'm the one who's listening while His voice is in my ear
He says, Daughter, cease your worry. Come dry up all your tears.
I will never leave you. I am always here.

I will never leave you. I am always here.