PHILEMON - Receive Him As Myself

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PHILEMON – Receive Him As Myself by Bro H

Verse 1 Paul, a prisoner, not by chains alone But bound for the gospel, writing from Rome To Philemon, beloved, whose house stands in faith Where the saints are refreshed by the love that you gave I hear of your labor, your love toward the called Your faith in the Anointed, extended to all Let the fellowship given be living and true Every good thing in Christ now working in you Verse 2 Though I have boldness to command what is right Yet for love’s sake I’m choosing not to require I appeal as the aged, a prisoner still Let this not be by force, but by your own will I beseech you for one I have begotten in chains Onesimus, changed, not the same as he came Once unprofitable, turned now to good Useful to me—and to you, as he should Chorus Receive him as myself No longer as a servant alone But a brother beloved Both in the flesh and the Lord If he owes you anything Put it all on my account I will repay the debt Let what was lost now be found Verse 3 I sent him back to you, though I wished he could stay To minister here in your stead on the way But nothing I’ll do without your consent That it may be willing—not forced or compelled intent Perhaps for a season he went from your side That you might receive him with purpose applied Not now as a servant, but greater in place A brother restored in the truth and in grace Bridge You owe me your own self—yet I do not demand I trust in your obedience, you’ll do more than I’ve planned Let me have joy of you, refresh my heart As you’ve done for the saints, now do your part Chorus Receive him as myself No longer as a servant alone But a brother beloved Both in the flesh and the Lord If he owes you anything Put it all on my account I will repay the debt Let what was lost now be found Outro Prepare me a place—I hope to return Through your prayers together, this freedom I earn The favor of Christ be with your spirit Walk in the truth—and be found in it