Category Archives: Worship

Here, Here, at the Cross

18 Thu Apr 2019

Posted by in 2003 songs, Easter, Worship

≈ Leave a comment

As we approach the climax of Holy Week, I thought I would share one one of my songs that reflects on the reality of the cross; what Jesus endured for us and what it means for us.

Here, here at the cross
I see my sin; I see my shame.
I see the price, the price that you paid.
All that you did, all that you gave.
And I know there is nothing I could say or do
There is nothing could earn this gift from you.

The gift of your love
The gift of your peace
Forgiveness that’s full
Forgiveness that’s free
Freedom from guilt
Freedom from fear
Those who were far
You have brought near
Here at the cross
Here at the cross

Here, here at the cross
I see the thorns, piercing your brow
I see the spear, thrust in your side
And I want to run, I want hide
For I know there is nothing I could say or do
There is nothing could earn this gift from you.

Here, here at the cross
I know the truth; you’ve set me free
All that was, all I have been
The old ways are gone, I am made clean
And I know there is nothing I could say or do
There is nothing could earn this gift from you.

© Richard Stringer 2003

CCLI Song Number: 7083012

Here, Here at the Cross

Jesus, Son of David

12 Fri Apr 2019

Posted by in 2013 songs, recording, Worship

≈ Leave a comment

I wrote this more than five years ago. Its been a popular song over the years but, in my opinion, its never worked to my satisfaction in a congregational setting. Its partly because we can’t get close to this arrangement, but also because I want to sing it in a higher key than is comfortable for a congregation.

It was recorded over a number sessions with the engineering by Leke, who also did the drum programming and plays all the keyboard parts. Additional vocals are by my eldest daughter, Hannah.

The recording is a bit rough and I am looking to get it finalised in the coming months.

I need you, Lord,
Oh, how I need you, Lord
Like a desert needs rain, like a fire needs a flame
In my heart, there is a longing Lord
For the deeper things
To go beyond my sin
Only you can give me what I want
Lord Jesus, only you can satisfy

I cry Jesus! Son of David! Have mercy on me, have mercy on me! (x2)

Lord I know,
That I have done some things
That I’d rather try hide from the worlds prying eyes
But I know, darkness will flee from light
And I’m getting quite tired
From this everyday fight Only you can give me what I want
Lord Jesus, only you can make me clean

I Cry Jesus! Son of David! Have mercy on me, have mercy on me! (x2)

And it doesn’t really matter what the world may think
All that matters is I meet with you today!
Yes, it doesn’t really matter what the world may think
All that matters is I meet with You,
Jesus, that I meet with You today!

(c) Richard Stringer 2013 CCLI Song ID 7083019