This song came about after reading a poem by Carol Wimmer. Getting her permission, I rewrote the poem, adding some of my lyrics so it would fit this song. An old friend from this forum, OCC sang the harmony for me. Enjoy!
Marty

When I Say I'm A Christian
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When I Say I'm A Christian
Copyright 2011 By Marty Wittmann

When I say 'I am a Christian', I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.
I'm not bragging of success. I'm admitting I have failed
But By the grace of God , in his arms I'm held

When I say 'I am a Christian', I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on.
I have my share of heartaches, I feel the sting of pain
But he always takes the hurt away, when I call upon his name.

Chorus:
When I say 'I am a Christian', I'm not holier than thou .
I'm just a simple sinner, who received God's grace, somehow!
And in this life I don't deserve what GOD has given me
He shed his blood so I could live when he died on Calvary

When I say 'I am a Christian', I'm not claiming to be perfect.
My flaws are far too visible, but he still thinks I'm worth it.
An if it wern't for GOD's good grace, how lost I would be
When I say I'm a Christian, it means I've been set free!

Chorus:
When I say 'I am a Christian', I'm not holier than thou .
I'm just a simple sinner, who received God's grace, somehow!
And in this life I don't deserve what GOD has given me
He shed his blood so I could live when he died on Calvary

Chorus:
When I say 'I am a Christian', I'm not holier than thou .
I'm just a simple sinner, who received God's grace, somehow!
And in this life I don't deserve what GOD has given me
He shed his blood so I could live when he died on Calvary


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