The King of New Beginnings
A response to Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah'
I am a songwriter dedicated to spreading the good news about the love and mercy of my Savior, Jesus Christ.
Story behind the song
Driving to work, heard Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" (from the movie Shrek) and I was deeply moved by its beauty, sorrow and, in the final analysis, hopelessness. But I worship a God of HOPE, so I was moved to write this in response!
Lyrics
"The King of New Beginnings" (c) Hank Stansfield
Joy, Your joy makes me laugh out loud as I sing "Hallelujah"!
Love, your love is a bath that washes my sin down to an ocean far from me
How did You turn my life around?
How did You send forgiveness down to a world
Full of sin and suffering?
How did You fill my praises up
Up with You brilliance, up with love?
You're the King, the King of new beginnings
(dance in praise to The Lord here)
Lord, You're saving my life
You're saving my loved ones as we seek You
I testify that I know Your patience divine
I struggle with sin, now
Yet You keep renewing me!
How did You turn my life around?
How did You send forgiveness down to a world
Full of sin and suffering?
How did You fill my praises up
Up with You brilliance, up with love?
You're the King, the King of new beginnings!