
Jesus, save me from myself
by Angel Thomas
Lyrics
[Verse 1 - gentle acoustic guitar strums, warm intimate male vocals, subtle piano undertones]
In the quiet of the morning, I hear Your call so clear
Whispering my name, drawing me near
I've been lost in the shadows, chasing fleeting lies
But Your light breaks through, opens up my eyes
[Pre-Chorus - rising strings and light percussion build, layered gospel harmonies]
The world throws its arrows, the devil schemes to break
But You pull me from the fire, for my soul's own sake
[Chorus - soaring full band with driving drums and electric guitar swells, triumphant anthemic vocals with choir backing]
Following Jesus, taking up my cross
Through the trials and the pain, You're my only boss
You save me from myself, give me strength to stand
Wisdom in the storm, peace within Your hand
The world may hate me, like they hated You
But in Your love, I find joy breaking through
[Verse 2 - mid-tempo rhythm with fingerpicked guitar and organ swells, earnest emotive vocals]
Every test You turn to testimony, every fall to flight
Devil's chains are broken in Your endless might
Not an easy road, but worth every scar
You're molding me like You, raising me from afar
[Pre-Chorus - intensified build with crashing cymbals and vocal ad-libs, harmonious tension]
The enemy roars loud, but Your voice is stronger still
You arm me with Your truth, bend me to Your will
[Chorus - explosive reprise with heavier guitars and stomping drums, powerful lead vocals soaring over full choir]
Following Jesus, taking up my cross
Through the trials and the pain, You're my only boss
You save me from myself, give me strength to stand
Wisdom in the storm, peace within Your hand
The world may hate me, like they hated You
But in Your love, I find joy breaking through
[Bridge - stripped-back piano and soft strings, vulnerable whispered vocals building to a raw cry]
Oh Lord, teach me to love like You love
Forgive like You forgive, rise above
In the fire, refine me, make me whole
Your cross before me lights my soul
[Outro - fading acoustic echoes with reverb-drenched harmonies and distant choir, peaceful resolution]
Following Jesus... peace and joy... through it all
You save me... You save me... forever I will follow