In 2008, Sligh released his first album as a solo artist, entitled "Running Back To You," featuring four redone Half Past Forever songs. This album also features the hit single "Empty Me," which earned top 5 fame on AC Christian charts.
Sligh returned on September 14th, 2010 with his sophomore effort, and first on Word Records, entitled "The Anatomy of Broken."
"The Fro Patrol" is the name for Sligh's avid fans/fan club, which arose during his time on American Idol. They get their name from Sligh's curly afro.
Sligh has also garnered fame as a songwriter. He has written such songs as "Here Comes Goodbye," by country favorite Rascal Flats.
Vessel
Chris Sligh Lyrics
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Pain and tribulations mold me
I try to run away from You
The pain's too great You put me through
I find myself on my knees to pray
And then You hear the words You long for me to say
Make of me a vessel that You can always use
Let me be a vessel pure and holy, perfect in Your eyes
Lord, hear me when I cry, for You to make me a vessel
Deep inside my heart You've shown me
Despite all my sins You've known me
I try to run away again
I break Your heart with all my sin
I fall to You with tear-filled eyes
I run to You with broken heart and cry
Make of me a vessel that You can always use
No matter how You break me, what I win or what I lose
Let me be a vessel pure and holy, perfect in Your eyes
Lord, hear me when I cry, for You to make me a vessel
Make me into what You want me to be
Oh Lord, may my prayer be, oh
Make of me a vessel that You can always use
No matter how You break me, what I win or what I lose
Let me be a vessel pure and holy, perfect in Your eyes
Lord, hear me when I cry, for You to make me
Oh Lord, make me a vessel
The lyrics to Chris Sligh's song Vessel speak to the singer's need to overcome pain and tribulations by surrendering himself to God's will. The opening line, "Safe inside Your hand You hold me," shows the singer's trust in God's protection despite the struggles he faces. He acknowledges that his pain and hardships serve to shape him, and even when he tries to distance himself from God, he finds himself on his knees in prayer. The chorus is a plea to be used by God, no matter the trials he faces, to become a pure and holy vessel in God's eyes.
The second verse reveals the extent of the singer's struggle with sin, as he confesses to breaking God's heart. Despite his failure, he returns to God with humility and begs to be made into what God wants him to be. "May my prayer be, oh / Make of me a vessel" shows how the song is both a prayer and an offering of oneself to God.
Overall, the song is a call for surrender to God's plan even when it involves pain, and for God to use the singer's life as a vessel for His purposes.
Line by Line Meaning
Safe inside Your hand You hold me
I trust in You, Lord, even in difficult times.
Pain and tribulations mold me
The struggles I face help me grow in faith.
I try to run away from You
Sometimes I struggle to trust in Your plan.
The pain's too great You put me through
I don't always understand why I'm going through hard times.
I find myself on my knees to pray
Talking to You, Lord, always helps me.
And then You hear the words You long for me to say
You want me to surrender my plans and trust in Yours.
Make of me a vessel that You can always use
Lord, use me to glorify You in any way You see fit.
No matter how you break me, what I win or what I lose
Even in difficult circumstances, I want to be used for Your glory.
Let me be a vessel pure and holy, perfect in Your eyes
I want to be the kind of person You can use to impact others.
Lord, hear me when I cry, for You to make me a vessel
Please help me to be the kind of person You want me to be.
Deep inside my heart You've shown me
You reveal Your love to me in ways I can feel.
Despite all my sins You've known me
You still love me, even when I make mistakes.
I try to run away again
But sometimes I still struggle to trust in You.
I break Your heart with all my sin
I know my sin hurts You, Lord.
I fall to You with tear-filled eyes
Sometimes I need to come to You with a humble heart.
I run to You with broken heart and cry
I know You can comfort and heal me.
Make me into what You want me to be
Help me to surrender my plans and desires to You.
Oh Lord, may my prayer be, oh
This is my heartfelt plea, Lord.
Lord, hear me when I cry, for You to make me a vessel
Please use me in whatever way brings glory to You.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRIS SLIGH
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@thesearepreparedformyloveo7314
This is the first song at my early believing stage that I so wish to express to the Lord. I heard it from the Hour of Power and proceed to buy the CD from Hong Kong which I am still listening now. I am so happy to see it on YouTube.
@SlipperywhenRhett
This is so beautiful.