Here's a song written for the third Sunday in Epiphany, 2009. Its theme is repentance. If you'd like music for this, e-mail me at paulgjanssen@verizon.net.



Lord, from this day I'll live a new way,
A way of love that says to fear "Be gone!"
I'll turn away from anger, suspicion, and contempt,
And I'll live love, O Lord, from this day on; from this day on.

Lord, from this day I'll sing a new song,
A song of hope that lifts my heart to praise.
I'll no more let the shadow of pain control my life,
And I'll sing hope, O Lord, from this day on; from this day on.

Lord, from this day I'll speak a new word,
A word of peace that makes a place for all.
I'll speak the word of Christ, saying "Do not be afraid!"
And I'll speak peace, O Lord, from this day on; from this day on.

Lord, from this day I'll take a new name,
The name of Christ who welcomed strangers in.
I'll welcome everyone who comes to my door for grace,
And I'll be "Christ", O Lord, from this day on; from this day on.