Forgiveness
Jayne Paterson Lyrics
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You have to be strong
To offer good for evil
Return right for wrong
We must not hold a grudge
And we must learn to endure
Then as God is your judge
At least your heart will be pure
Is the mightiest sword
Forgiveness of those you hate
Will be your highest reward
When they bruise you with words
When they make you feel small
When it's hardest to bear
You must do nothing at all
Forgiveness
Is the simplest vow
Forgiveness
Of all their crimes
Is your deliverance now
Bless those souls
Who would curse your name
When the last bell tolls
You'll be free of blame
You can continue to grieve
But know the Gospel is true
You must forgive those who lie
And bless them that curse you
Forgiveness
Is the mightiest sword
Forgiveness of those you hate
Will be your highest reward
The time will come when we will leave this world,
and then the injustice and the pain and the sin will fall away from us,
and only the spark of the spirit will remain - returning to God who created it
You must never lose faith
You must never lose heart
God will restore your trust
And I know you're afraid
I'm as scared as you are
But willing to be brave
Brave enough for love
The song 'Forgiveness' by Jayne Paterson is a powerful and moving anthem about letting go of anger and bitterness and choosing to forgive those who have wronged you. The song opens with a call to not seek revenge and to instead offer good for evil. It speaks to the importance of not holding grudges, of enduring through difficult times, and of staying strong by keeping a pure heart. Paterson emphasizes that forgiveness is the mightiest sword, and that it is the simplest vow. Forgiving those who have hurt you will be your highest reward.
The lyrics go on to encourage listeners to bless those who curse their names and to continue to grieve but to remember that forgiveness is necessary. The song ends on a hopeful note, with a reminder that one must never lose faith and never lose heart. Paterson reassures listeners that God will restore their trust and that they must be brave enough for love, even in the face of fear and pain.
Overall, 'Forgiveness' by Jayne Paterson is a powerful and uplifting song that encourages listeners to choose forgiveness and to let go of bitterness and anger. It is a reminder that although it can be challenging to forgive those who have wronged us, it is ultimately the key to healing and finding inner peace.
Line by Line Meaning
You mustn't be revengeful
Don't seek revenge
You have to be strong
Be emotionally strong
To offer good for evil
Respond with kindness when someone is mean to you
Return right for wrong
Do the right thing even if someone has wronged you
We must not hold a grudge
Don't hold onto anger or resentment
And we must learn to endure
Be patient and persevere through difficult times
Then as God is your judge
God will judge your actions
At least your heart will be pure
Your motives will be pure
Forgiveness
Forgiving others
Is the mightiest sword
Forgiveness is powerful
Forgiveness of those you hate
Forgive those you hate
Will be your highest reward
Forgiving others will bring you peace
When they bruise you with words
When people hurt you with their words
When they make you feel small
When people try to make you feel inferior
When it's hardest to bear
When it's most difficult to endure
You must do nothing at all
Don't retaliate
Forgiveness
Forgiving others
Is the simplest vow
Forgiving others is easy
Forgiveness
Forgiving others
Of all their crimes
Forgive all of a person's wrongdoing
Is your deliverance now
Forgiveness will free you
Bless those souls
Bless those who curse you
Who would curse your name
Those who wish you harm
When the last bell tolls
At the end of your life
You'll be free of blame
You won't be held responsible
You can continue to grieve
You can still feel sad
But know the Gospel is true
But have faith in the truth of the Gospel
You must forgive those who lie
Forgive those who tell lies about you
And bless them that curse you
Bless those who wish you harm
The time will come when we will leave this world,
We will all eventually die
and then the injustice and the pain and the sin will fall away from us,
All the bad things will be left behind
and only the spark of the spirit will remain - returning to God who created it
Only our spirits will return to God
You must never lose faith
Never lose your faith in God
You must never lose heart
Never give up hope
God will restore your trust
God will help you trust again
And I know you're afraid
I understand you're scared
I'm as scared as you are
I'm just as frightened
But willing to be brave
But we should try to be brave
Brave enough for love
We should be brave enough to love
Contributed by Thomas R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.