I Surrender All Lyrics

I have wrestled in the darkness

Of this lonely pilgrim land

Building strong and mighty fortresses

That I alone command

But the castles I've constructed

With the strength of my own hand

Are just temporary kingdoms

On foundations made of sand

In the middle of the battle

I believe I've finally found

I'll never know the thrill of victory

Till I'm willing to lay down

All my weapons of defense

And earthly strategies of war

So I'm laying down my arms

And running helplessly to yours

I surrender all

My silent hopes and dreams

Though the price to follow

Costs me everything

I surrender all

My human soul desires

If sacrifice requires

That all my kingdoms fall

I surrender all

If the source of my ambition

Is the treasure I obtain

If I measure my successes

On a scale of earthly gain

If the focus of my vision

Is the status I attain

My accomplishments are worthless

And my efforts are in vain

So I lay aside these trophies

To pursue a higher crown

And if you choose somehow to use

The life I willingly lay down

I surrender all the triumph

Cause it's only by your grace

I relinquish all the glory

I surrender all the praise

I surrender all

My silent hopes and dreams

Though the price to follow

Costs me everything

I surrender all

My human soul desires

If sacrifice requires

That all my kingdoms fall

I surrender all

Everything I am

All I've done and all I've known

Now belongs to you

The life I live is not my own

Just as Abraham laid Isaac

On the sacrificial fire

If all I have is all that you require

I surrender all

I surrender all

My silent hopes and dreams

Though the price to follow

Costs me everything

I surrender all

My human soul desires

If sacrifice requires

That all my kingdoms fall

I surrender all