For Those Tears I Died

“For Those Tears I Died” is a song written by Marsha Stevens. 

Marsha is a widely known singer, song writer, musician and recording artist. She is sometimes referenced as the mother of contemporary christian music and has also publicly identified herself as a lesbian. She has written numerous songs and has a gift from God in her writings and performances.

“For Those Tears I Died” by Marsha Stevens

You said You’d come and share all my sorrows,
You said You’d be there for all my tomorrows;
I came so close to sending You away,
But just like You promised You came there to stay;
I just had to pray!

And Jesus said, “Come to the water, stand by My side,
I know you are thirsty, you won’t be denied;
I saw ev’ry teardrop when in darkness you cried,
And I strove to remind you that for those tears I 
died.”

Your goodness so great I can’t understand,
but, dear Lord, I know now that all this was planned;
I know You’re here now, and always will be,
Your love loosed my chains and in You I’m free;
But Jesus, why me?

And Jesus said, “Come to the water, stand by My side,
I know you are thirsty, you won’t be denied;
I saw ev’ry teardrop when in darkness you cried,
And I strove to remind you that for those tears I 
died.”

Jesus, I give You my heart and my soul,
I know that without God I’d never be whole;
Savior, You opened all the right doors,
And I thank You and praise You from earth’s humble 
shores; Take me, I’m Yours.

And Jesus said, “Come to the water, stand by My side,
I know you are thirsty, you won’t be denied;
I saw ev’ry teardrop when in darkness you cried,
And I strove to remind you that for those tears I 
died.”