There have been a few searches on my songbook blog lately for "Christian" and "Gospel".
"Desert Song" has been searched out on the blog more than a few times, so I decided to find out what it is all about. Since I liked the song - here it is...
Desert Song
Written by Brooke Fraser
Performed by Brooke Fraser & Jill McCloghry
CAPO on the 2nd
Am G F C Am G F F
Am G F C
This is my prayer in the desert
Am G F C
When all that’s within me feels dry
Am G F C
This is my prayer in my hunger and need
Am G F
My God is the God who provides
Am G F C
This is my prayer in the fire
Am G F C
In weakness or trial or pain
Am G F C
There is a faith proved of more worth than gold
Am C F
So refine me Lord through the flame
C G
And I will bring praise, I will bring praise
F C
No weapon formed against me shall remain
G G Am
I will rejoice, I will declare
F G Am
God is my victory and He is here
Am G F C Am G F F
Am G F C
This is my prayer in the battle
Am G F C
When triumph is still on its way
Am G F C
I am a conqueror and co-heir with Christ
Am G F
So firm on His promise I'll stand
C G
And I will bring praise, I will bring praise
F C
No weapon formed against me shall remain
G/B G Am
I will rejoice, I will declare
F G Am
God is my victory and He is here
Csus4 C Csus4 C
All of my life in every season
Am
You are still God
G
I have a reason to sing
F C
I have a reason to worship
(repeats a few times)
C G
And I will bring praise, I will bring praise
F C
No weapon formed against me shall remain
G/B G Am
I will rejoice, I will declare
F G Am
God is my victory and He is here
Am G F C Am G F F
(slowly)
Am G F C
This is my prayer in the harvest
Am G F C
When favour and providence flow
Am G F C
I know I'm filled to be emptied again
Am G F
The seed I've received I will sow
