Monday, July 1, 2002

Heaven's Not So Far Away

HEAVEN'S NOT SO FAR AWAY
Christian Jung and Brian Vargas
(c) 2002

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VERSE 1
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Heaven's not so far away, even in this lonely place
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Heaven's just a stone's throw away

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Faith is not so hard to have in this cloud of witnesses
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Faith is something tangible to grasp

CHORUS
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I think I'm falling even more in love
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With the One who understands just who I am

VERSE 2
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Heaven's not so far away with Your residence in me
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Heaven's getting closer everyday

CHORUS
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I think I'm falling even more in love
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With the One who understands just who I am
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I hope I'm moving even further in the direction
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Of who You want me to be

CHORUS

COMMENTARY:
This song is the first of a handful that were co-written by my good friend Brian Vargas and I. Brian and I had been in a couple of different Christian bands in the past. He has a great writing style that is unique and differs from what I would naturally write which brings diversification to my original worship songs. This song is a reminder that "the Kingdom of God is near," and even "the Kingdom of God is within you." This song was recorded and released on "Reckless Abandon."