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Leaven of the Stage
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Song ID
1320149
Writers
Jordan Merritt / Jade Lundgren
Publishers
Euphonic Tunes/Euphonic World/New Hope Road Music/Tent Peg Music
Publishers and percentage controlled by Music Services
New Nation Music Publishing
100%
Euphonic Tunes
12.5%
Euphonic World
12.5%
New Hope Road Music
37.5%
Tent Peg Music
37.5%
Lyrics
V1
I did my way, but it led me straight to hell.
I asked for faith, but I really wanted wealth.
I used your Name, to bring myself applause.
I was dead inside, they couldn’t tell at all.
V2
Wow, look at me, I thought I earned it all.
All I really had was a crowd to watch me fall.
All I ever really wanted was Your love.
When did I decide that it was not enough?
C1
Jesus, I’m sorry for the way I steal from You.
I never meant to hurt, I’m just deceived and so confused.
Jesus, I’m sorry for my selfishness and lies.
Have mercy on my sin, and heal the sickness of my pride.
V3
I used to say, "Lord, You are all I need."
But the leaven of the stage spread like disease!
Oh, I went to war, but I didn’t count the cost.
On earth, I’d won, but perhaps I really lost.
V4
I never thought I could be this far from home.
I even thought I could fix it on my own.
Did I run too far? Oh, hear my cry for help!
Forgive me, God! I’m exhausted with myself.
C2
Jesus, I’m sorry for the way I steal from You.
I never meant to hurt, I’m just deceived and so confused.
Jesus, I’m sorry for my selfishness and lies.
Have mercy on my sin, and heal the sickness of my pride.
B1
'Cause You rise when I fall!
When I’m weak You are strong!
You be big, I’ll be small!
It’s what I wanted all along!
So take all that’s left,
Pull this crown off my head!
This is all that I need
On my face here at Your feet:
C3
Jesus, I’m sorry for the way I steal from You.
I never meant to hurt, I’m just deceived and so confused.
Jesus, I’m sorry for my selfishness and lies.
Have mercy on my sin, and heal the sickness of my pride.