I was listening to the various versions of the song 'Hallelujah' by Leonard Cohen. The true meaning of the word Hallelujah is 'Praise the Lord!' I couldn't help realize that very few of the versions really were about God. I felt deep in my heart the need to write a version that was centered on HIM for whom the praise really was.
Moreover, even I have been far away from God and was able to know Him closely only through His mercy and forgiveness. So here is my version... a song of a person who was brought back into close fellowship with God by His love and mercy and how she/he feels about this relationship in the now and for the future.
I hope this song's lyrics will touch a chord in every heart so they would themselves seek to know the Truth about the real true God. No, any of us don't need to take someone else's word for it... if you are a truly a Seeker, you will find Him! Keep on seeking... and you will find Him, His love, His truth and His Peace more than anything else!!!
I don't claim to be a great singer... I have just a simple voice and an ability to sing which I think is a gift from God Himself. I am thankful for it! So here is my offering to the Lord GOD Who saved my life many times and in many ways! Anything I do cannot repay Him for His love, His forgiveness, His protection and provision!
Glory to God!!! Amen!
Here are the lyrics of my version of 'Hallelujah!'
I
know there is a secret place
Where
we do meet face to face
I
thrive in every moment, Hallelujah!
No
nothing else can take Your place
No!
No one else could match Your grace
I
celebrate Your glory, Hallelujah!!!
Chorus: Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!
No,
I was not so close to You
There
was a time when I hated You
I
blamed You for my sins, Hallelujah!
I
was wrong I realized
When
You came down opened my eyes
And
I could see my truth, Hallelujah! Chorus
It
took many years to reach the truth
To
know Your love, Your loving heart
And
Oh! How much it hurt me, Hallelujah!
That
I did wrong and grieved Your heart
Yet
You stood strong endured my part
You
didn’t give up on me, Hallelujah! Chorus
I’m
standing here, all healed made whole
You
filled my heart, filled every hole
You
gave me a new life, Hallelujah!
I
cannot bear to hear them say
The
words that curse and tear You down
You
never did deserve it, Hallelujah! Chorus
Yes,
this is a world that turns its back
On
everything You did for them
When
I speak up for You, they will hate me
They
spat on You, they tore Your clothes,
Humiliated
You, gave You a cross
So
how can I think that they will love me? Chorus
Lord
Jesus let me die for You
You’re
the only One who is ever true
It’s
a privilege I will have Hallelujah!
I
wait for the day when this life is done
This
race is over, the victory won
And
I can run into Your arms, Hallelujah! Chorus
Written by Henrietta
Decruz
Based on the tune of “Hallelujah!’
by Leonard Cohen
