Lay it down, lay it down
Lay down my life for You
Lay it down, lay it down
That's what a friend would do
Lord, I've been holding out
And Lord, I've been holding in
This city set high upon this hill
My street lights are growing so dim
It's taken some time to see
Life's not worth living when I live it for me
Lay it down, lay it down
Lay down my life for You
Lay it down, lay it down
That's what a friend would do
What have I got to lose?
What am I waiting for?
Your Holy Spirit is calling
To remind me of that distant shore
So I cast off my life to sea
Your joy and Your glory are there waiting for me
Lay it down, lay it down
Lay down my life for You
Lay it down, lay it down
That's what a friend would do
I count every gain as loss
I lay down my life Lord and take up my cross
Lay it down, lay it down
Lay down my life for You
Lay it down, lay it down
That's what a friend would do
Lay it down, lay it down
Lay down my life for You
Lay it down, lay it down
That's what a friend would do