Story Behind The Song
I have bounced between resisting temptation and recovering from my momentary lapses and failure to resist for my whole adult life. Temptation has been powerful, but salvation has even greater power.
Song Description
We struggle with temptation as long as we live. Jesus faced it in the wilderness and again later as he faced the cross.
| Song Length |
3:44 |
Genre |
R & B - Religious |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Subject |
Recovery |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
TEMPTATION/SALVATION
Words and Music by Ken Morrison (Written 03/10-12 and 04/05/2004)
Copyright 2004 by Kenneth L. Morrison All Rights Reserved
(TAXI REVIEWER: There is about a 5 second silence before the music begins.)
VERSE
I thought for sure that my sin would be cured
I?ve been following Christ for so long
But everywhere I turn there?s another sweet siren
With a song tempting me to do wrong
It?s like a flame turning up from inside
I get weak, then I?m out of control
These sudden urges get a hold over me
And I feel like I?m losing my soul
CHORUS
Temptation, driving me crazy
Temptation, burning in me like a misery
Temptation, great is the power but greater is he who lives in me
VERSE
I?m not surprised by the power the lies
In the life that I left and I miss
I read the Bible and I know that I?m liable
To go back if I fail to resist
I?m in a fight for the rest of my life
And I?m stumbling but not going down
Spirit of God don?t you give up on me ? I?m a wanderer who wants to be found
CHORUS
Temptation, driving me crazy
Temptation, burning in me like a misery
Temptation, great is the power but greater is he
BRIDGE
Lord, I know you faced temptation
In your soul you felt the fire
All I ask is for a little more patience
And the strength to do what you require?for?
CHORUS - NEW LYRICS
Salvation,
Great is the power of
Salvation
In the burning hour there?s
Salvation
Great is the power
Great is the love of God
Great is the gift of our
Salvation
O Lord, it comes from you
Salvation
I can feel your love come through
Salvation
Thank you Lord for a heart made new
Salvation
All I want to do is live for you
Salvation
Take my life and make it whole
Salvation
Lord I?m yours with heart and soul
Salvation
Nothing less is my life?s goal
Salvation?