We're Frail (and God knows that)

Jun 19, 2008 at 3:24 AM
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* For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. ~ Hebrews 4:15
* Thou turnest man to destruction; and sayest, Return, ye children of men. ~ Psalm 90:3

As a musician, I view "Frail" as a work of art...not just a song. Each musician is a vital part in this piece...giving of themselves to it. Every note is intense and each instrument cries from depths within the heart where things can't be expressed with words. The fragmented lyrics speak volumes.
The composer/lead singer, Dan Haseltine, says this: "...the capturing concept of that song is just that in our inability to be weak is born true weakness...and we need to be weak in the eyes of God in order to be strong...and when we're unable to be weak, we truly find ourselves in a place of desperation and barrenness."
(((Been there.)))

Jars of Clay - Frail

Convinced of my deception ~ I've always been a fool
I fear this love reaction ~ Just like you said I would
A rose could never lie ~ About the love it brings
And I could never promise ~ To be any of those things

Chorus:
If I was not so weak
If I was not so cold
If I was not so scared of being broken
Growing old
I would be...
I would be...
I would be...

Blessed are the shallow ~ Depth they'll never find
Seems to be some comfort ~ In rooms I try to hide
Exposed beyond the shadows ~ You take the cup from me
Your dirt removes my blindness ~ Your pain becomes my peace

[Chorus]

I would be...frail

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Judy wrote:
Jun 19, 2008

Jars of Clay is very special to me...they are gifted to (I believe) touch our humanity through their music just enough to open the heart and allow the Lord to come in and work/heal.