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I first composed the piano part of this song, which sounded like a passionate lamentation to me. Upon considering what I find most "lamentable" in my life, I chose lyrics to lament my propensity for sin. I know Jesus has conquered sin, but until that process is complete, I find sinful nature frustrating.

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You pick me up every time I fall
You set me back on my way
You’re faithful, I’m grateful, but I hate most of all
That I will fall the next day

Why do I do what I do? Do I enjoy being lost?
Each time I come back to you, I see you there on a cross

Forgive me, forgive me, forgive me for I have sinned
Forgive me, forgive me, forgive me for I have sinned
Forgive me, forgive me, forgive me one more time, ohhh

I know that I am a fallen man
And all my sins are atoned
I know that, in heaven, I can live perfectly
But till I get there, I won’t
But till I get there, I won’t

No matter how low I go, there’s nothing you can’t make clean
Heaven above, earth below, I live somewhere in between

Forgive me, forgive me, forgive me for I have sinned
Forgive me, forgive me, forgive me for I have sinned
Forgive me, forgive me, forgive me one more time, ohhh

Do I know what I want, do I know what I want, do I even know?
Do I know who I am, do I know who I am, do I even know?
Do I know what I want, do I know what I want, do I even know?
Do I know who I am, do I know who I am, do I even know?

How could I ever believe, that I could do it alone?
Oh Father, please set me free, from all this shame that I own

Forgive me, forgive me, forgive me for I have sinned
Forgive me, forgive me, forgive me for I have sinned
Forgive me, forgive me, forgive me one more time, ohhh

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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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