Lay That Anger Down

Verse

I been walkin’ through the valley,

With a heart full of pain and fight,

Feelin’ fire in my bones, Lord,

Ain’t sleepin’ much at night.

But You whispered to my spirit,

Said, “Son, don’t lose your crown,

You can’t love Me and hate your brother,

Lay that anger down.

Chorus

Thou shalt not kill, oh Lord, I hear Your call,

When hatred rises, I feel myself fall.

Give me peace instead of rage,

Mercy on this battleground,

Jesus, take this weaponed heart,

And lay my anger down.

Verse

I seen blood on the highways,

And tears in mama’s eyes,

World turnin’ cold and cruel,

While the innocent cry.

But I remember Your sermon, Lord,

‘Bout forgiveness and grace profound,

You said, “Love even your enemy,

And lay that anger down.

Chorus

Thou shalt not kill, Lord, teach me to forgive,

To walk like You, Lord, each day that I live.

No revenge, no bitter sound,

Your cross turned hate around,

Jesus, calm this storm inside,

And lay my anger down.

Bridge

Now I’m walkin’ by the river,

Feelin’ that Spirit flow,

Every step a little lighter,

‘Cause I finally let it go.

No more chains, no blood-stained ground,

Just peace that can’t be bound—

The law of love is stronger now,

Since I laid my anger down.

Chorus

Thou shalt not kill, Lord, You broke my pride,

Took that hurt and turned it inside.

Now I’m free, on holy ground,

Your mercy all around,

Jesus, keep me faithful still—

To the Sixth Commandment sound.