I Saw the Light - I'll Fly Away - Crowder

Lyrics:

I wandered so aimless life filled with sin

I wouldn't let my dear savior in

Then Jesus came like a stranger in the night

Praise the Lord I saw the light.

I saw the light I saw the light

No more darkness no more night

Now I'm so happy no sorrow in sight

Praise the Lord I saw the light.

Just like a blind man I wandered along

Worries and fears I claimed for my own

Then like the blind man that God gave back his sight

Praise the Lord I saw the light.

I was a fool to wander and a-stray

Straight is the gate and narrow the way

Now I have traded the wrong for the right

Praise the Lord I saw the light.

I saw the light I saw the light

No more darkness no more night

Now I'm so happy no sorrow in sight

Praise the Lord I saw the light.

 Biblical Principles This Song Teaches

Jesus is the Light of the World - “I saw the Light”      John 8:12

Living an Aimless Life Without Christ - “I’ve Wondered so aimless life felled with sin.”                    1 Corinthians 9:24-27

We Are to be the Light - “I saw the Light” - Matthew 5:14-16

On Day We’ll Fly Away - “I’ll Fly Away” - 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17

Why Sing This Song?

This is an old song written by Hank Williams Sr.  We as followers of Jesus have adopted it and enjoy “Hoe-downing” it greatly.  It reminds us that without Jesus there is no hope, no direction and we are lost and aimless without Him.   It also reminds us that we are to live our lives in such a way that people see “The Light” in our lives and give glory not to us - but to God.

Finally, I’ll Fly Away reminds us that one day all the difficulties here on earth will be over.  Even if we die and “Fly Away” to see Him or He comes back and take those who follow Him home to be with Him.   There is that great hope of spending and eternity with Him!

I Am - Crowder

Lyrics:

There’s no space that His love can’t reach
There’s no place that we can’t find peace
There’s no end to Amazing Grace
Take me in with your arms spread wide
Take me in like an orphan child
Never let go, never leave my side.

I am, Holding on to You.
I am, Holding on to You.
In the middle of the storm,
I am Holding on, I am!

Love like this, Oh my God to find!
I am overwhelmed what a joy divine!
Love like this sets our hearts on fire!

This is my Resurrection Song
This is my Hallelujah Come
This is why to You I run

There’s no space that His love can’t reach
There’s no place that we can’t find peace
There’s no end to Amazing Grace

Biblical Principles This Song Teaches

The Unlimited Love of God

“No Place His Love Can’t Reach”   Psalm 139:7-12; Romans 8:38-39

Peace that God Brings through His Comforter

 “No Place Where We Can’t Find Peace - Like and Orphan Child” John 14:18 & 27

The Presence of God in All Things “

Never Let Go, Never Leave My Side” - Hebrews 13:5-6

Security of God Holding On To Us“

I AM Holding On To You” - Exodus 3:14; John 10:29

Why Sing This Song?

Singing this song reminds us that God’s Love is greater than all we will ever face or anything we can ever do.  It was His Love that Saved us - His Love that Secures Us - His Love that will Deliver Us to Himself one day.

This song reminds us that we have Peace in Him but we must choose to rest in that Peace.  If we do not experience the Peace He gives, we are trusting in ourselves rather than Him.

This song informs us that not only are we holding onto Him, but more  importantly, He is holding on to us.  When our grip is weak, His grip is strong!  We are secure because of Him!