The Garden
M.PHILIPS Lyrics

Deep down in the garden
In the depths of my being, there is a garden that you have planted.

That you planted long before I came
You created this garden long before I existed.

Long before I saw
Even before I was born, you had already created this garden.

You shaped the wild
You took the untamed wilderness within me and sculpted it into something beautiful.

You never cut a root or thorn
You did not remove any part of me, even the parts that seemed problematic.

But made a picture of your love
Through this garden, you expressed your profound love for me.

From complex mysteries in bloom
The beauty of this garden is beyond my understanding, full of wonder and complexity.

You knew I'd come
You created this garden knowing that I would eventually find my way to it.

You grew a forest
You created a vast and diverse ecosystem within me.

Every tree, a seed of truth
Each part of me contains a kernel of truth that you have planted.

Planted deep within the depths of my uncertain soul you grew
You planted these seeds deep within my soul, even though I was unsure of myself.

And from those branches
From the growth of these seeds, a magnificent tree has grown within me.

You drew a harvest
From this tree, you have drawn a rich and abundant harvest.

And dwelt within, and sang a song
You have made your home within me, and your presence brings me joy.

Singing peace now be with you
Your song brings me peace and tranquility.

You taught me love
Through this garden, you have taught me the true meaning of love.

So how can I thank you more?
I am overwhelmed by your grace and love, and wonder how I can express my gratitude.

How can I love you Lord?
You have given me so much, and I want to give back to you by loving you in return.

How can I give you all?
I want to offer you everything I have, holding nothing back.

Take every part of me
I offer all of myself to you.

I found your trail
I began to search for you, following the path you had laid out for me.

Tried to follow through the woods
I did my best to stay on the path, but sometimes got lost in the complexities of life.

But found myself upon another path
Despite my efforts, I sometimes found myself straying from your path.

And lost within I stood
When I strayed from your path, I felt lost and unsure of myself.

And heard you calling
Despite my doubts and fears, your voice continued to guide me.

Your voice the sweetest sound I'd heard
Hearing your voice brought me comfort and strength.

You called me up beyond the canopy
Your voice urged me to rise above my earthly concerns and focus on spiritual growth.

Up beyond the birds
Your voice lifted me up into the heavens, where I could connect with something greater than myself.

You set me free
Your guidance and love have liberated me from my fears and doubts.

And as I gave you all
As I surrendered myself completely to you,

You made me beautiful
You turned my flaws and imperfections into something beautiful and worthy of your love.

And as I gave you all
As I continued to give you everything I had,

You made me everything that I was made to be
You helped me become the person I was always meant to be.

Take every part of me
I offer myself to you completely and without reservation.

Take every part of me
I trust in your divine guidance and surrender myself to you fully.

Take every part of me
I know that in your hands, every part of me will be transformed into something beautiful and good.

Take every part of me
And I will continue to offer myself to you, knowing that your love and grace will guide me always.