It's Real

I love hymns and gospel songs. The lyrics can minister so much to your spirit and soul. I played this song over and over just after Vinny died. The last verse made me think of him getting to heaven, but it wouldn't be by faith he touched him - it was for real real.

It's Real
Words and Music by H.L. Cook

Oh, how well do I remember how I doubted day by day,
For I did not know for certain that my sins were washed away;
When the Spirit tried to tell me, I would not the truth receive,
I endeavored to be happy and to make myself believe.

Chorus
But it's real, it's real, O I know it's real;
Praise God, the doubts are settled,
For I know, I know it's real.

When the truth came close and searching all my joy would disappear,
For I did not have the witness of the Spirit bright and clear;
If at times the coming judgment would appear before my mind,
O it made me so uneasy, for God's smile I could not find.


Chorus
But it's real, it's real, O I know it's real;
Praise God, the doubts are settled,
For I know, I know it's real.

But at last I tired of living such a life of fear and doubt,
For I wanted God to give me something I would know about;
So the truth would make me happy, and the light would clearly shine,
And the Spirit gave assurance that I'm His and He is mine.


Chorus
But it's real, it's real, O I know it's real;
Praise God, the doubts are settled,
For I know, I know it's real.

So I prayed to God in earnest, and not caring what folks said;
I was hungry for salvation; my poor soul it must be fed;
When at last by faith I touched Him, and, like sparks from smitten steel,
Just so quick salvation (Jesus reached him) reached me; O bless God, I know it's real!


Chorus
But it's real, it's real, O I know it's real;
Praise God, the doubts are settled,
For I know, I know it's real.