“bless my soul” by phil king
The Story and the Study
I enjoy four-wheeling off the beaten path in my old Jeep Wrangler, and the dirtier it gets, the better. However, getting stuck in the mud unexpectedly can be a hassle. Once, while showing off my Jeep's capabilities to a friend, I veered off the highway in south Texas and engaged four-wheel drive. I pointed to a swamp by the road and confidently said, "Watch this." Thirty minutes later, we were still stuck in the swamp in south Texas on a very rainy evening.
The relief when the tow truck arrived was unforgettable. The flashing yellow lights were a welcome sight! A rugged man with a mustache expertly handled his wrench and tossed me a steel cable. His end was attached to his larger vehicle parked safely on the main road. I quickly hooked the cable onto the front of my Jeep.
From my perspective, the situation seemed impossible, but the mustached man and his rescue truck made it look easy. Just like the song "Bless My Soul," the tow truck effortlessly pulled me out of the muck. The joy I felt when my tires touched the pavement again was incredible.
This scenario mirrors what Jesus does for us. What seems impossible to us is simple for Him. Our biggest challenges are easy for Him to handle. Once we're free, just like the song "Bless My Soul," we can't help but share our experience with others. I recall telling my friends and family after the incident, "Geico insurance is amazing— you have to try it! That little green gecko on TV isn't kidding!"
This is why those who have been redeemed and set free can't help but share their faith in Jesus. So if you ever feel like praising what God has done, go ahead and let the world hear it!
bless my soul lyrics
Verse 1
I will say, I’ll testify
How the Lord done saved my life
How He brought me from the muck and mire
And led me straight out through the fire
Verse 2
Freedom came in the midnight hour
The Holy Ghost filled me with power
So now freedom is my song
No turning back, that devil lost
Chorus
Jesus loved me so much that He turned me around
He loved me so much that He saved me
Bless my soul
Verse 3
Now that I walk in liberty
There’s gonna be addicts getting free
I’m dangerous, not playing around
Everywhere I go is holy ground
Chorus 2
Jesus loved me so much that He turned me around
He loved me so much that He saved me
Bless my soul
Verse 4
Now that I walk in liberty
There’s gonna be addicts getting free
I’m dangerous, not playing around
Everywhere I go is holy ground
Chorus 3 (x2)
Jesus loved me so much that He turned me around
He loved me so much that He saved me
Bless my soul
Phil King Bio
Phil King is fervent about leading and writing songs that bring many people to Jesus. Over the course of his life Phil has used his genre fluid sound, soulful voice, love for God, and heart for the Church to invite a diverse people to experience God.
King is the launch artist for newly formed label, Euphonic City, co-founded by two of his long-time mentors and friends, Paul Wright and Jennie Lee Riddle. He has been working on his fifth record which is a timely and rich gathering of songs for his Euphonic City debut. This release of Phil King will begin with 5 singles, culminating with a 14 track album featuring many of his family friends.
In his early 20’s he became the worship leader at Christ for the Nations in Dallas, TX before taking a position as a worship pastor at Gateway Church. Most recently, King moved he and his wife to Amarillo, Texas to join Trinity Fellowship Church where they have started their family and are now raising their young twins.
Phil has written multilingual anthems such as “So Worthy'' that have traveled far and wide. And notably, for the pro-life movement, “Not Forgotten” was performed by Phil and Francesca Battistelli at a Focus on the Family event, “Alive From New York” in Times Square attended by 20,000. King often leads at conferences and worship experiences. He has sung and played on records and live events for artists that include Michael W. Smith, Danny Gokey, Charity Gayle, Lauren Daigle, and others. His songwriting credits include Leeland, Matt Redman, Micah Tyler, Christine D’Clario, Rita Springer, and more. But most of all, Phil’s favorite thing is to be available to the men and women of God who carry the Gospel to the furthermost regions of the earth. In Phil’s own words, “I love the harvest field!”
CREDITS:
Produced and Mixed by Seth Talley
Mastered by Bob Boyd at Ambient Digital
Executive Producer: Jennie Lee Riddle
Label: Euphonic City in cooperation with people & Songs
drums/percussion: tim buell
Bass: gary lunn
El Guitars: Gideon Boley, Phil king
electric solo: jonathan crone
Keys: jason webb
b3: lindell cooley
wurly: jonathan crone
writers: JONATHAN CRONE, PHIL KING, JENNIE LEE RIDDLE
© 2023 Playordie Music (BMI) / Euphonic Songs/Memory House Publishing (SESAC) / Jennie Lee Riddle Music (BMI). All rights reserved. CCLI# 7222980