It's Real

Verse 1

O 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. 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.

Verse 2

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.

Verse 3

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.

Verse 4

So I prayed to God in earnest, and not caring what folks said. I was hungry for the blessing; 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 reached me; O bless God, I know it’s real!