When I'm up against the wall

When I want to scream and kick and fall

I try to close my eyes and listen

For a voice so very small

When I feel attacked

And I want to give some of it back

I need to get down on my knees and pray for love



Without love

I know that I would be nothing

Without love

I would have nothing to give

Without love

My heart would beat for no reason

There wouldn't be a reason to live

Without love



I've been known to build up walls of fear

Around my heart and hide in here

Let emotions cloud my vision

'Til I can't see clear

And I can fight with those who disagree

Or I can reach out with words of mercy

With the kind of love Christ Jesus gives to me



So let me love my brother like You first loved me

A heart full of compassion is all I really need