700. I'm Gonna Live So God Can Use Me

1 I'm gonna live so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!
I'm gonna live so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!

2 I'm gonna work so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!
I'm gonna work so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!

3 I'm gonna pray so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!
I'm gonna pray so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!

4 I'm gonna sing so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!
I'm gonna sing so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!

Text Information
First Line: I'm gonna live so God can use me
Title: I'm Gonna Live So God Can Use Me
Meter: Irregular
Language: English
Publication Date: 2013
Scripture: ; ; ; ;
Topic: Christian Life; Dedication and Stewardship; Discipleship (4 more...)
Source: African American spiritual
Tune Information
Name: I'M GONNA LIVE
Arranger: Wendell P. Whalum (1984)
Meter: Irregular
Key: G Major
Source: African American spiritual
Copyright: Arr. © Estate of Wendell P. Whalum


Text Information:

This African American spiritual has more depth than may at first appear: for people who are bound in slavery to sing about dedicating themselves to God’s use shows a profound awareness of God-given self-worth despite circumstances that would deny their human or spiritual value.


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