The Father Looks on Me

from Shout Out for Joy by Church Works Media

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Words: Chris Anderson
Music: Rebekah Holden
© 2015 Church Works Worship (ASCAP) (adm at IntegratedRights.com).

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Verse 1:
The Father looks on me and sees
Not what I was or am;
He views the righteousness of Christ,
And not my cursèd sin.
The Father looks and pities me;
He knows that I am dust.
He treats me not as I deserve,
But as though I were just.

Verse 2:
The Father looks on me and gives
A loaf and not a stone.
He showers me with perfect gifts,
For all my needs are known.
The Father looks on me with love—
A child He’s welcomed home.
He found an orphan, poor and soiled,
Yet claimed me as His own.

Verse 3:
The Father looks for me with hope,
For me, His wayward son.
I stand afar, detained by shame;
He cries for joy and runs!
The Father looks on me and smiles,
For it is Christ He sees;
“This is my own belovèd son,
In whom I am well pleased.”

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The Father looks on me and smiles,
For it is Christ He sees;
“This is my own belovèd son,
In whom I am well pleased.”

credits

from Shout Out for Joy, released January 12, 2024
Producer: Jon Horton
Executive producer: Paul Keew
Mixing: Evan Redwine
Mastering: Joe Causey (Voyager Mastering)

Lead vocal: Jon Shea
Support vocal (harmony): Nicole George
Violin: Michelle Jade
Cello: Michael Daniels
Piano: Jon Horton
AC/elec/bass guitars: Jon Horton
Drums/percussion: Jon Horton

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Church Works Media Atlanta, Georgia

Church Works Media has been writing and sharing modern hymns for more than 15 years. Led by hymn writers Chris Anderson and Greg Habegger, CWM has a global reach, aiming to serve the church of Christ with artistry and doctrinal clarity.

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