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Flesh And Bone
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Aug 30, 2026 updated
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Matt Maher's song 'Flesh and Bone' reflects on human frailty and the longing to truly believe in Jesus, who walked on water and welcomed children. The lyrics acknowledge our imperfections and fears, yet affirm that God holds us in His hand. The song references biblical scenes like people climbing trees to see Jesus and the plea for mercy, culminating in a prayer to be freed from spiritual poverty through the cross. It's a worshipful meditation on grace, redemption, and the desire to live out faith despite our weaknesses.
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I met a man who walked on water
And wore His crown like a blue collar
I met a man who welcomed children
Like they were ambassadors to a kingdom
If I saw the world in Your eyes
Would it help me understand
How You see through all our lies
Still You hold us in Your hand
I'm dying to believe
I'm trying just to show
That we're less than perfect
More than flesh and bone
People climbing trees to catch sight of You
Broken and blind looking for the truth
We're crippled by our fears and torments
Oh, Son of man, have pity on Your servants
I wander and I want
Squander the riches of Your love
It's never enough for me
Oh, take this poverty
And nail it to the tree
And let all that�??s captive now go free
I�??m free