[Intro]
C
[Verse 1]
Am F C G F C G
Oh that I would fix my gaze to needs of nations all around,
Am C G Am C G C
and tune my ear to hear your call, before I tread their ground.
Am F C G F C Am G
And I will wait upon my God, humbly at my saviors feet,
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before I set out in great stride to see a mighty task complete
[Pre-Chorus]
F C G Am F C
Now use me Lord as you see fit to build your kingdom’s wall
F C Am G Am F G C
And Be my strength Lord, brick by brick, sustain me lest I fall
[Chorus]
F C G Am F C Am G
God of heaven, great and awesome, keeper of your covenant of love
F C Am G Am C G C C G C
Stir our hearts Lord, give us courage, steadfast God above, steadfast God above
[Verse 2]
Am F C G Am F C G
To you I cast our nation’s stain before the work begins
Am F C G Am G C
Grant us mercy Lord this day, Oh cleanser of our sins
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When opposition comes my way to hinder and resist
Am F C G Am G C
I know all things are in your hands, let your Kingdom’s work persist, (2x)
[Pre-Chorus]
F C G Am F C
Now use me Lord as you see fit to build your kingdom’s wall
F C Am G Am F G C
And Be my strength Lord, brick by brick, sustain me lest I fall
[Chorus]
F C G Am F C Am G
God of heaven, great and awesome, keeper of your covenant of love
F C Am G Am C G C C G C
Stir our hearts Lord, give us courage, steadfast God above, steadfast God above
[Interlude]
Am F C G F C G
Though trial and foe may stand against me, your presence Lord is near,
Am F C G Am C G C
Take courage my heart “Our God fights for us”, I will not bow to fear
[Chorus]
F C G Am F C Am G
God of heaven, great and awesome, keeper of your covenant of love
F C Am G Am C G Am C G C
Stir our hearts Lord, give us courage, steadfast God above, steadfast God above