“From the start, You held a place in my heart”. So begins this bouncy, infectious song by The Imperials which has to go down as an all-time classic. It even appears on The Soundtrack to my Life and is a firm favourite.
Written in the late ’70s by Hadley Hockensmith, Michael Omartian & Bruce Hibbard, it is produced by Michael Omartian who is best known for his work Christopher Cross. Yep, those were the days!
I’ve kept with the time of this song and used decidedly retro clips to tell a story. I hope you enjoy the sheer energy and joy of this song. :))
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Lyrics
Written By: Hadley Hockensmith, Michael Omartian & Bruce Hibbard
Lead Vocals: Jim Murray & Russ Taff
From the album: One More Song For You, 1979
Publisher(s): Abkco Music Inc., Word Music LL
From the start, You’ve held a place in my heart
A place that no one else could fill.
But sin kept Your spirit from workin’ in me,
I couldn’t look at life honestly.
Until the day my will gave away
To the truth that I found in You,
I never knew just how good it could be
To stand in Your presence totally free.
Now I’m forgiven
Now I have a reason for living.
Jesus keeps giving and giving,
Giving till my heart overflows.
I’m forgiven
Now I have a reason for living
Jesus keeps giving and giving
Giving till my heart overflows
Now I can see me as a person who’s free
Even when I slip and fall.
You are a God who forgives and forgets,
Now I want to give You my all.
‘Cause I’m forgiven
Now I have a reason for living
Jesus keeps giving and giving
Giving till my heart overflows
I’m forgiven
Now I have a reason for living
Jesus keeps giving and giving
Giving till my heart overflows
I know this love You placed in my heart,
Is a love that will never depart.
Sin brought me here to the end of my rope
But now you’ve given me a brand new hope…
‘Cause I’m forgiven
I’m forgiven
I’m forgiven
I’m forgiven
Now I have a reason for living
Jesus keeps giving and giving
Giving till my heart overflows
I’m forgiven
Now I have a reason for living
Jesus keeps giving and giving
Giving till my heart overflows…
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