4. SEARCH ME, O GOD

LYRICS & MUSIC: JACQUELINE JEWEL

SCRIPTURE:

Psalm 139:13-14

Psalm 145:18-19

Hebrews 13:5-6

Matthew 24:13

Lead Vocal: Adrian Etumeleu

Background Vocals: Jacqueline Jewel & Rodney Johnson

Acoustic & Electric Guitar: Josh Cunningham

Bass Guitar & Snare Drum: Dale Willis

VERSE 1:

Search me, O God, know my heart today

Try me and see, the wicked way in me

Lead me to a way, that is everlasting

Search me, O God, try me today

CHORUS:

I am here, right by your side

Unfailing love for you

Hold on to - My Word is true

I will never leave or forsake you

I will never leave or forsake you

VERSE 2:

The Lord is my help, I won’t be afraid

What can man do to me?

The Lord is near to those

Who call on Him in truth

He hears their cries, and will save them

Call on Him today

CHORUS:

I am here, right by your side

Unfailing love for you

Hold on to - My Word is true

I will never leave or forsake you

I will never leave or forsake you

BRIDGE: 

Fight the good fight of faith with Jesus

Tested and tried, and purified

He who endures to the end, will be saved

Glory to His name!

CHORUS:

He is here, right by your side

Unfailing love for you

Hold on to - His Word is true

He will never leave or forsake you

I will never leave or forsake you

STORY:

One of my favorite authors, Ellen White, wrote a number of journal entries during her time in Australia. I put her thoughts and Bible verses that she used into this song. It’s reassuring to know that whatever happens in life, God promises to, “never leave us nor forsake us.”