I testify of Jesus Christ

Painting by: Greg Olsen

I know I wrote about the power of music just a few days ago but I love music! Tonight I went to choir practice in preparation for our Stake Conference coming up in December. One of the songs we're singing I heard for the first time a few weeks ago when the choir started practicing. It's titled I Testify of Jesus Christ. The lyrics are so powerful and the music is beautiful! You can go here and click the 'audio preview' for a taste of what it's like. Here are the lyrics to this amazing song:

I testify of Jesus Christ, my Lord, my King omnipotent.
Who framed the worlds
and scattered stars throughout the firmament.
Who from the dust of earth formed man and
gave us breath that we might move.
And gave us laws to serve our God and live with Him in love.

I testify of Jesus Christ, my God, my unseen comforter.
For I have sought Him oft through prayer
and found Him waiting there.
I have not touched His wounded hands
nor yet beheld His holy face.
But I have felt His love for me and heard His gentle voice.

I testify of Jesus Christ, Beloved Savior, Precious friend.
Who suffered death and hell's abyss to ransom me from sin.
Who came when demons sought my soul
and banished them with sword of light.
And when despair would steal my hope,
His presence stilled the night.

When with all flesh my eyes shall see
my blessed Savior face to face.
My witness then shall not exceed the truth I know this day.
For God has written Jesus' name
with pen of flame upon my soul.
And how can I but testify of Jesus Christ my Lord?

Text by John Pearson
Music by Janice Kapp Perry