If It Doesn’t Come From the Heart

A preacher is giving a sermon
Polished words, precise delivery
People marvel at his eloquence
His studious intelligence
But his words have no anointing
To set men free

If it doesn't come from the heart
They don't need to hear it
If it doesn't glorify the Lord
Don't get near it
More than just a work of art
We need a message from God's heart
In the life giving power of His Spirit

A singer is sharing a beautiful song
Every word, evеry note is there
Though quitе obviously gifted
No burden has been lifted
'Cause the singer has not spent
The time in prayer

And if it doesn't come from the heart
They don't need to hear it
If it doesn't glorify the Lord
Don't get near it
More than just a work of art
We need a message from God's heart
In the life giving power of His Spirit

Empty words never will fill hungry people
Lifeless songs can never revive dying hearts
Have we forsaken what is real
For the sake of our image
Well, it's time we cast imaginations down
And seek the Lord 'til His Spirit abounds

If it doesn't come from the heart
They don't need to hear it
They heard before
If it doesn't glorify the Lord
Don't get near it
More than just fine works of art
We need a message from God's heart
In the life giving power
We need His power
The life giving power of His Spirit