Free Song for Sept 2009: Open Hands by Matt Papa

This month’s free song comes from Matt Papa of Centricity Music.

You can download it here or get it by subscribing to our podcast.

Here’s the story behind the song, from Matt Papa himself:

Open Hands

Verse:
To give unselfishly
to serve the least of these
Jesus I’m learning how to live with open hands
All these treasures that I own
will never satisfy my soul
Jesus I lay them at your throne with open hands

Chorus:
I lift my hands open wide
let the whole world see
how you love, how you died, how you set me free
free at last, I surrender all I am with open hands, with open hands
To finally let go of my plans
these earthly kingdoms built of sand
Jesus at your cross I stand with open hands

Bridge:
You took the nails, You bore the crown
You hung your head, Your love poured out
You took my place, You paid the price
so Jesus now I will give my life

You can download the chord chart here.

Song Tutorial: