Deny Yourself

from Lenten Carols by Mark Amadeus Flowerdew

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This song grapples with Jesus's radical call for his followers: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me." (Matthew 16:24)

It began as a simple ukulele song, but I felt a dance beat trying to burst through. I hope you're all very impressed.

lyrics

Take the last seat
Not at the head
Then you might get the best seat instead

Do not try to
Enter by force
Only He can open the doors

Sometimes I think that
What I deserve is
A badge for 20 years of service

I’m no better
Than the next guy
Before the throne of the Most High

Oh, Deny Yourself
Deny Yourself, Oh
Deny Yourself, Ohh

If you have any
You must give some
Maybe even half your income

Why hold on to
What is not mine?
Treasures are worth more once I die

Bodies will age
Treasures will rust
I am only spirit-filled dust

An empty vessel
Used by the Lord,
A note within his heavenly chord

Oh, Deny Yourself
Deny Yourself, Oh
Deny Yourself, Ohh

The first will not last
The last will not thirst
Although the world sees it in reverse

The Tower of Babel stands
While I’m on the ground
But Jesus turns this world upside down

The cross before me
Some ignored it
But I am called to walk toward it

Only broken
Ones can learn it
The best leader is a servant

Oh, Deny Yourself
Deny Yourself, Oh
Deny Yourself, Ohh

Oh, If you love your life
You’re really killing it, Oh
If you give your life
You’ll be fulfilling it

Oh, Deny Yourself
Take up a cross each day, Oh
And follow him, Ohh Ohh Ohh

Oh, Deny Yourself
Deny Yourself, Oh
Deny Yourself, Ohh

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from Lenten Carols, released June 7, 2016

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Mark Amadeus Flowerdew Halifax, Nova Scotia

Mark's timeless gospel folk-pop tunes burst with wit and whimsy over warm piano colours and joyful ukulele energy while exploring a life following Jesus, musing in verses that are vulnerable, charming, a little cheeky, and always rhyming. Mark's dream is to offer you meaningful rest from your troubles, a thoughtful challenge to your assumptions, and a sense of hope that your life is in good hands. ... more

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