I didn’t see the earth appear
As life flowed from His lips,
Or a human form be molded
Between His fingertips.
I didn’t see the brilliance
Of stars flung into space,
Or the love in Adam’s eyes
As he gazed upon Eve’s face.
But I have seen how His power
Has changed me from within.
I felt His peace and joy
When He pardoned every sin.
My life has been transformed,
My stony heart made flesh,
And I’ll lift my voice in thanks
Every time that I draw breath.
I didn’t feel the chisel marks
Of law engraved on stone,
Or the thickness of the smoke
As God descended from His throne.
I didn’t feel the mighty wind
That split the sea in two,
Or the shake of tumbling walls
From the city God overthrew.
But I feel His presence near me
When fear has filled my soul,
I’ve learned to claim the promise
That He’ll make the broken whole.
My life has been transformed,
My stony heart made flesh,
And I’ll lift my voice in thanks
Every time that I draw breath.
I didn’t hear the clash of waves
That struck the fishing boat,
Or the screams of His disciples
As they tried to keep afloat.
I didn’t hear the words of Christ
That made the blind men see,
Or the shouts of joy or singing
When He set the captives free.
But I’ve heard that still small voice
That fills my heart with peace.
That breaks the chains of sinfulness
And gives me sweet release.
My life has been transformed,
My stony heart made flesh,
And I’ll lift my voice in thanks
Every time that I draw breath.
So while I’ve never seen or felt
Or heard the things I’ve read,
I know from my experience
The power of what is said.
For the words of ancient Scripture
Cut deeper than a knife,
They pierce the soul and spirit,
But yet they give us life.
My praise will never cease
To the One who died for me,
Who shed His blood for sinful men
And hung upon a tree.
My life has been transformed,
My stony heart made flesh,
And I’ll lift my voice in thanks
Every time that I draw breath.
