His was a voice fueled by truth   He spoke to us of God's grace   In a way that we could understand and take hold of       His was a life defined by grace   For a time and for a reason   And so we bow and give thanks to God   For the life of our brother      It's just like God to make a hero from a sinner   It's just like God to choose the loser, not the winner   It's just like God to tell a story through the weak   To let the Gospel speak through the life of a man   Who'll be the first to say      "Cheer up, Church   You're worse off than you think   Cheer up, Church   You're standing at the brink   Don't despair   Do not fear   Grace is near"