What? Did I hear that right? I think it’s a misspeak, a typo… No, that is the title of the song. And it rings, perhaps, more true than the original song as more of us who are loved by the Lord struggle during these times of uncertainty and shroudedness. There was a time that I was so on fire for the Lord, zeal overflow, that I could shout it out, Come, all ye faithful and not see the contradiction in myself whatsoever. Well, thankfully, we are called to come just as we are, weary, heavy-ladened, thirsty, squanderers, sinners, rebels. And there is only one faithful, and in Him alone can we be found faithful. So, there will never be any contradiction when we consider that we are in Christ. He indeed is faithful. This song encouraged me very deeply. And the backstory to the song underscores and punctuates that sentiment. Wherever you find yourself, there is room to turn and come to Him. I have found Him true to His word. Nowhere else is there true rest and acceptance but in Christ. And if you have not yet come to Christ, just tell Him, I come, just as You called me, just as I am in my weariness, with my burdens, I come.
Lyrics to O Come All You UNfaithful (by Lisa Clow and Bob Kauflin)
[Verse 1]
O, come all you unfaithful
Come, weakened, unstable
Come, know you are not alone
O, come barren and waiting ones
Weary of praying, come
See what your God has done
[Chorus]
Christ is born
Christ is born
Christ is born for you
[Verse 2]
O, come bitter and broken
Come with fears unspoken
Come taste of his perfect love
O, come guilty and hiding ones
There is no need to run
See what your God has done
[Chorus]
Christ is born
Christ is born
Christ is born for you
[Bridge]
He’s the lamb who was given
Slain for our pardon
His promise, his peace
For those who believe
He’s thе lamb who given
Slain for our pardon
His promise, his peacе
For those who believe
[Verse 3]
So, come though you have nothing
Come, he is the offering
Come, see what your God has done
[Chorus]
Christ is born
Christ is born
Christ is born for you
Christ is born
Christ is born
Christ is born for you
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