Always the Same Lyrics

The leaves they now have fallen
They float upon the breeze
Here to give a wink and say goodbye
And the spring has stopped its calling
The summer said its peace
And I am left to watch creation die
And I'm breathing out and breathing in
Again

[Chorus]
And everything around me it is passing away
Dust to dust 'til nothing will remain
Here we are and You are always the same

All the treasures I have guarded
With bars around my heart
That held me for the ransom of control
'Til the Maker struck a bargain
That tore the veil apart
And sewed it to the fabric of my soul
And I'm here to live and here to die
So I'll try

[Chorus]

[Bridge]
And here You do surround me in an interesting way
With beauty that has never seen its match
It is fading
It is so dimly seen
It's a picture of You that will someday expire
With a word of Your mouth and a glorious fire

[Chorus]