Two-Edged Mercy

_Verse 1_ There’s a war inside my body Flesh is calling out my name Spirit whispers "Child, be holy" While desire fans the flame I’m torn between two voices One leads death, and one leads life Every hour I make choices Cutting like a two edged knife _Pre-Chorus_ But I won’t let go Though my knees are shaking I won’t let go When my flesh is breaking _Chorus_ I’m holding on with His strength When I’ve got none of my own Feeling weak but holding on To the mercy of His throne Flesh is screaming "just give in" But the Spirit says "be strong" I’m weak but I’m holding on Yes I’m weak but holding on _Verse 2_ Lust tries to dress up like freedom Says "one time won’t do no harm" But I’ve seen where that road leads them Broken in the tempter’s arms So I cry out "Abba, Father" When my will begins to bend He reminds me I’m not bother He’s the strength on which I depend _Pre-Chorus_ Cause He won’t let go When I’m close to falling He won’t let go I still hear Him calling _Chorus_ I’m holding on with His strength When I’ve got none of my own Feeling weak but holding on To the mercy of His throne Flesh is screaming "just give in" But the Spirit says "be strong" I’m weak but I’m holding on Yes I’m weak but holding on _Bridge_ 2 Corinthians 12:9 says "My power’s made perfect in weakness" So when I’m tired, when I’m spent His grace becomes my witness Greater is He in me Than the sin that’s hunting me I’m not fighting for victory I’m fighting from victory _Last Chorus_ So I’m holding on with His strength When I’ve got none of my own Feeling weak but holding on I am never alone Flesh can beg, flesh can plead But my answer’s still the same I’m weak but I’m holding on Holding on in Jesus' name _Tag_ Refusing to give in By the power that lives within I’m weak, Lord, but I’m holding on I’m holding on