A Rejection of Mediocrity

This summer, I tried to learn to play the piano. When I was little, my great-uncle tried to teach me to sight read, but I largely failed in that endeavor. Still, I gained enough familiarity with sheet music that I could sing a printed part, so when I decided to try and learn a few piano pieces this summer, I figured it wouldn’t be too hard.

Boy, was I wrong. Playing the piano is hard. And I can’t do it.  I tried, though. Learned to play a couple of songs relatively well.  Without practice, though, you tend to lose that.

Have you ever taught yourself to play an instrument, but lost the ability due to lack of practice?

One song I (kind of) learned to play was The Gospel Song by Sovereign Grace Music. It’s a really pleasant song.

I was lamenting the fact that the song only has one verse. Someone, who I happen to care a lot about, told me that I should write additional verses to it, but I didn’t think I’d be able to do that. “It’s already so complete.” She insisted that I try…I promised that I would, someday.

So, I did.

Holy God in love became
Perfect Man to bear my blame
On the cross He took my sin
By His death I live again

Wracked with pain, despised and scorned
See the Father’s wrath unfold
Sinless Son, for love destroyed
By His plan, my hope is born

For my sin He bled and died
Conqu’ring what had held me tied
See Him rise, victorious King
By His life, new life I sing

Now in life I serve this King
Life He gave; my life I bring
Judgment I no longer fear
Saved in Christ, my Hope is here

If anyone wants to use these additional verses, feel free to do so. Licensing is as follows.

The Gospel Song Extended by David MacMillan III is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

Enjoy!

David