The Story (Bob Conly)

Verse 1:  (Intro: E A B E )
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We can scroll the names in Your word from Genesis to Revelation
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We see martyrs saints and prophets the one's who ruled mighty nations
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Take all the chapters recorded for time
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there's still one life even worthy
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of all our honor and all of our praise it's a life known as the story

Chorus 1:
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He was born in a stable in Bethlehem not to riches but as a common man
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Emmanuel is his name, the salvation of man is why He came

Verse 2:
We're told the tales of knights of old, of their
daring acts courageous n' bold
We recount the sagas of kings and queens,
written on the pages for all to see but
no matter how great these deeds were penned in the annals of history
not one single life can compare indeed to this one life known
as the story

Chorus 2:
He lived a life a sinless one,
that we may be called daughters and sons
He gave His life that we should live no greater gift could anyone give

Verse 3:
We've great generals to win the wars
brilliant scientists to study the stars
Fearless astronauts who fly into space
they're meer mortals of this human race
We need to rethink our priorities, set our sights more heavenly
Now take the time He implores you to
find your way in the story  -->  Repeat Chorus 1
Verse 4:
The world seems so hurried and blind
we continue to treat each other unkind
So you rulers and all you kings be warned
you'll not be saved by the might of your arm
Don't set your sights on things earthly
don't seal your fate for eternity
There is only one life that we should adore
the One who is, is the story  -->  Repeat Chorus 2, Repeat Chorus 1