Him and the Wretch

from Sweat of a Martyr. by Daniel Horton

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All of my blessings and nothing to bring you
All of my gifts and yet nothing to give
I know that i'm called father that's not the issue
But I'll cry on my knees till' the work comes in

Here's to each scar that I left on my savior
Here's to each demon I can't seem to kill
Here's one more chance for my faith to find failure
Father, I'd say that I won't let you down but I will

Licking your blood from my hands
Just like the wretch that I am

Lord my faith is skin and bone
White lies in suicide notes
What a feeble farewell
To die to myself
Lord give me the strength to let go

All of my agony is all I can offer
Laid at your feet with my sin and my spit
Bathing my knees in your blood on this altar
But give me a day, and we'll be here again

Well I wish I had anything more
But all of my nothing is yours

Lord my faith is skin and bone
White lies in suicide notes
What a feeble farewell
To die to myself
Lord give me the strength to let go

Lord I'm nothing I know
But I can't kill death on my own
So as weak as I am
My life's in your hands
Lord give me the strength to let go

Lord I'm bowed and I've been so for ages
No greater burden on grace could I be
How I hate that I still find you patient
How I hate that I find that you'll still love a wretch such as me

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from Sweat of a Martyr., released July 5, 2022

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Daniel Horton Charlotte, North Carolina

Daniel Horton, although young and full of potential, creates music meant to enrapture and impact the heart. Using minimalist and folky instrumentation, his goal is to draw attention to the deep lyrics and heartfelt poesy of his art, in an attempt to create an experience both moving and personal. ... more

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