Everything I own

Since I am on a lyrics kick, here is another song that shows up at various important stages of my life. Unfortunately, the band (Pegtop) no longer exists, but I heard this song performed at Everyone's Music Fest several years ago, and I have never forgotten it. So honest, so sincere. It is one of the many songs that I wish I had the heart to write.

"What would I give to be pure in heart
To be pure in flesh and bone
What would I give to be pure in heart
I’d give everything I own
I’d rid my whole house of its demons of lust
And open the windows of trust
And out of those windows all fear will have flown
I’d give everything I own

What would I give for the words of God
To come tumbling from the throne
What would I give for the words of God
I’d give everything I own
I’d open my head and they’d roll right in
When I opened my mouth they’d roll out again
And uproot the weeds of the deeds I have sown
I’d give everything I own

Now what would I give for my children’s strength
On the day that they stand alone
I mean what would I give for their strength to stand firm
I’d give everything I own
I’ve wasted my life in accomplishing things
Ignoring the giver of wings
So Lord teach them to fly to the foot of your throne
I’ll give everything I own

All I’ve accomplished, the titles I hold
My passions, position, possessions and gold
To God they must look like a thimble of foam
And it’s everything I own
Dirty rags are all I own

So I stand before God with my truckload of hay
He just laughs, but says there is still a way
Because “Father, Forgive” are the words Jesus moaned

When He gave everything that He owned
When He gave everything He owned

What would I give to be pure in heart
For the known to be made unknown
What would I give to be born again?"--David Peightal

Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find the song anywhere on the web. Trust me, it's beautiful. Take the lyrics however you may.

shanti,
mjh