Get Ready For A New Song

ONE THING BY SOVEREIGN GRACE MUSIC

Our friends at Sovereign Grace Music recently released “Knowing God” - an album based upon J.I. Packer’s classic book of the same title. “One Thing,” is one of 12 new songs featured on the album. Here’s what it’s all about:

The Bible says Jesus gave himself for us not only to pay for our sins, but "to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works" (Titus 2:14). Being forgiven by God isn't a replacement for seeking to please God, but the foundation of it. While the world pursues earthly pleasures, possessions, and power, those who belong to Christ Jesus are consumed with one passion: to please their Savior. J.I. Packer uses the words of British pastor J.C. Ryle to describe that kind of individual: "He only sees one thing, he cares for one thing, he lives for one thing, he is swallowed up in one thing: and that one thing is to please God." As Christians, may we be known as a people of "one thing."

We’ll make this our anthem this Sunday. Listen to it here and read the lyrics below to prepare your heart for worship.

VERSE 1
Jesus, You came to the earth
Dying the death I deserved
Freed me to love and to serve for Your glory
You pulled me out of the flames
Covered my guilt and my shame
Gave me a hope and a name for Your glory
So whatever I do, one thing I pursue

CHORUS
I want to please You, O God, all of my days
Your mercy has dawned and now I can see
I want to please You, O God, in all of my ways
No matter the cost I want to please You

VERSE 2
Whether I’m honored or cursed
Seen as the last or the first
You’ll give me faith to endure for Your glory
Let me be broken or blessed
Use me in life or in death
I want to spend every breath for Your glory
So whatever I do, one thing I pursue

BRIDGE
You bought me, You own me, the love You have shown me
Has captured my heart and devotion
My life has been paid for, I know I was made for
This one thing, this one thing