I Surrender All Lyrics - Clay Crosse

I have wrestled in the darkness of this lonely pilgrim land 

Raising strong and mighty fortresses that I alone command 

But these castles I've constructed by the strength of my own hand 

Are just temporary kingdoms on foundations made of sand 

In the middle of the battle I believe I've finally found 

I'll never know the thrill of victory till I'm willing to lay down 

All my weapons of defense and earthly strategies of war 

So I'm laying down my arms and running helplessly to Yours 

I surrender all my silent hopes and dreams 

Though the price to follow costs me everything 

I surrender all my human soul desires 

If sacrifice requires that all my kingdoms fall 

I surrender all 

If the source of my ambition is the treasure I obtain 

If I measure my successes on a scale of earthly gain 

If the focus of my vision is the status I attain 

My accomplishments are worthless and my efforts are in vain 

So I lay aside these trophies to pursue a higher crown 

And should You choose somehow to use the life I willingly lay down 

I surrender all the triumph for it's only by Your grace 

I relinquish all the glory, I surrender all the praise 

I surrender all my silent hopes and dreams 

Though the price to follow costs me everything 

Well I surrender all my human soul desires 

If sacrifice requires that all my kingdoms fall 

I surrender all 

Everything I am, all I've done, and all I've known 

Now belongs to You, the life I live is not my own 

Just as Abraham laid Isaac on the sacrificial fire 

If all I have is all that You desire 

I surrender all 

I surrender all my human soul desires 

If sacrifice requires that all my kingdoms fall 

That all my kingdoms fall, that all my kingdoms fall 

I surrender all