Rich Mullins probably had as much influence with my Christian life during my college years as anyone else. So it was tragic to hear of his death in the fall of 1997. There are few things I remember as clearly as the moment I heard the news from a friend as we prepared for our daily Ultimate (Frisbee) game. Yes, I said daily. And I said Ultimate.
Rich had an influence on countless folks in his lifetime and even 16 years after his death, many people are enjoying the gift God gave to him. The ability to pen such powerful songs and to be so transparent. You'll see this transparency in the performance below. He didn't hold back. He reminds me in many ways of the Apostle Paul.
If you'd like to read more about Rich's life please visit his fan site page KidBrothers where you can find all sorts of good stuff about Rich.
"Hold Me Jesus" by Rich Mullins
When the mountains look so big
And my faith just seems so small
So hold me Jesus 'cause I'm shaking like a leaf
You have been King of my glory
Won't You be my Prince of Peace
And I wake up in the night and feel the dark
It's so hot inside my soul
I swear there must be blisters on my heart
So hold me Jesus 'cause I'm shaking like a leaf
You have been King of my glory
Won't You be my Prince of Peace
Surrender don't come natural to me
I'd rather fight You for something I don't really want
Than to take what You give that I need
And I've beat my head against so many walls
Now I'm falling down I'm falling on my knees
And this Salvation Army band is playing this hymn
And Your grace rings out so deep
It makes my resistance seem so thin
I'm singing hold me Jesus 'cause I'm shaking like a leaf
You have been King of my glory
Won't You be my Prince of Peace
