I remember when this song first came out, Bob. I carried around so much pain inside, going back to my earliest childhood memories. I remember crying out to God to heal me as I listened to your song, again and again. The lyrics so poignantly captured my struggle to somehow apply God's love and truth to my brokenness so that I could hopefully stop hurting and become a whole human being. The words in the bridge... I could so relate. Over time -- years -- God did heal me. Now I am a counselor, and have the privilege of walking with other people down a similar path. I've shared your song with some of them. Thank you Bob for being transparent. Love your voice, love the guitar and melodies. Love that they go deep.
Me too!! My heart was so broken at the time that I came to know Christ and this song had just been released on Christian radio. I hope Bob Bennett knows how this blesses us still today!
I cried through this song for many years until I was able to surrender my past to the Lord. I can't say why I held on to the pain for so long, why I was afraid to let go of it. Now I listen to this song with such sweet love for the One who heals, restores, and redeems when we sincerely invite Him into our hurts...only tears of joy.
Going thru a difficult patch and remembered this gem that I heard as a new Christian many years ago. Was young then and missed the significance and meaning of this song. Now it feels 👍 he wrote it just for me!
I’m not sure I can find words right enough to explain how much I have related to this song. But rest assured, Christ IS the Lord of the past, present and future and he CAN heal every issue you have ever had or have.
I have lived a long time. The raw emotion of this song still gives voice to conflict in my soul. Over the years I have come to realize that the arrangement also reflects so much more depth, from the flighty interjections of the piano to the overlaid voices in the epilogue. God gave my turmoil a voice through this arrangement. When nothing else makes sense... Jesus is. The perfect book end to this song is “My Redeemer Lives”.
mark dudley I too was blessed by this song in 1989 and even got to see him in Arlington Tx with Michael Card. Standing room only. Beautiful performances.
@@melissakent2525 I saw him then too but in Canada I loved both Michael Card and Bob Bennett. This especially touched me as I am an abuse survivor. Such a meaning-ful song for those whose lives have been stunted by abuse. Thank God that He is the Lord of the Past and our future in Him is victorious.
So strange Bob, isn't it ? And yet peter tells us not to think it so ...Persecution can come in many different forms friend .. and yet there are still few left standing with us friend. Love your music and song writing Bob. Thank you. The years have seem to have left us alone, and yet we are not alone ...
I have met so many who are prisoners of their past, The Lord Jesus is the key that can release them from this prison and they can walk in His grace, His love, and His freedom.
What I wouldn't give, nay, pay to have this version of the song republished. I can't seem to find it anywhere else--not on Spotify, not on Tidal, not on Apple Music, not anywhere but on literally seven remaining CDs that you can buy on Amazon. Please don't delete your channel Sir or Ma'am.
I was sad also that nobody had the original. I now found this original song by finding The Lord OF the Past: A Compilation in CD form on eBay but had to pay $25 for it but so worth it to have those 15 beautiful songs burned to my personal iTunes account so I can play them on my phone and iPad. Not sure why Bob Bennett doesn’t have the album even on his website.
As tears flow thank you Bob for hearing Holy Spirit and setting this prayer to music. Lord please be the lord of my past.
Some thirty years on, this remains one of the most hauntingly beautiful and profound songs I know.
This song and Man of the Tombs are my very favorites by Bob Bennett. Both are heartbreakingly beautiful and minister to my spirit deeply.
I remember when this song first came out, Bob. I carried around so much pain inside, going back to my earliest childhood memories. I remember crying out to God to heal me as I listened to your song, again and again. The lyrics so poignantly captured my struggle to somehow apply God's love and truth to my brokenness so that I could hopefully stop hurting and become a whole human being. The words in the bridge... I could so relate. Over time -- years -- God did heal me. Now I am a counselor, and have the privilege of walking with other people down a similar path. I've shared your song with some of them. Thank you Bob for being transparent. Love your voice, love the guitar and melodies. Love that they go deep.
Me too!! My heart was so broken at the time that I came to know Christ and this song had just been released on Christian radio. I hope Bob Bennett knows how this blesses us still today!
I remember when I first heard this and broke down in tears. It's so poignant - and still so relevant. Thank you Bob Bennett
Absolutely! The song has such a personal meeting for me coming to know Christ out of a very painful situation and time in my life in 1991.
*meaning
This is the prayer song I sing when my depression hits hard. ♥
I cried through this song for many years until I was able to surrender my past to the Lord. I can't say why I held on to the pain for so long, why I was afraid to let go of it. Now I listen to this song with such sweet love for the One who heals, restores, and redeems when we sincerely invite Him into our hurts...only tears of joy.
A timeless song. Each of his songs is a story, the music only an excuse to share the mercy and grace of God.
this is my favorite Bob Bennett song ever. :) It still speaks volumes to me today.
Back then poignant and poignant now!!!
Mine, too!
Going thru a difficult patch and remembered this gem that I heard as a new Christian many years ago. Was young then and missed the significance and meaning of this song. Now it feels 👍 he wrote it just for me!
My all time favorite album.
Incredible song...still! 😎
This is a great comfort.
The Lord bless and keep you Mr Bennett. Your gift is a blessing to the hurting
What an absolutely beautiful and poignant song. Glory to Jesus.
Oh how I love this song!!
Thanks! Forgot about Bob Bennet. One of my favorites
I’m not sure I can find words right enough to explain how much I have related to this song. But rest assured, Christ IS the Lord of the past, present and future and he CAN heal every issue you have ever had or have.
Thanks mr Bennett . We need to stop & think
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And speak truth in love.
I have lived a long time. The raw emotion of this song still gives voice to conflict in my soul. Over the years I have come to realize that the arrangement also reflects so much more depth, from the flighty interjections of the piano to the overlaid voices in the epilogue. God gave my turmoil a voice through this arrangement. When nothing else makes sense... Jesus is. The perfect book end to this song is “My Redeemer Lives”.
No comment....just listen.
This song blessed me in 1989, and I still tear up each time I hear it.
mark dudley I too was blessed by this song in 1989 and even got to see him in Arlington Tx with Michael Card. Standing room only. Beautiful performances.
@@melissakent2525 I saw him then too but in Canada I loved both Michael Card and Bob Bennett. This especially touched me as I am an abuse survivor. Such a meaning-ful song for those whose lives have been stunted by abuse. Thank God that He is the Lord of the Past and our future in Him is victorious.
Great song!
what a blessing this song is too
me😆
Me too
Thank you so much for adding this powerful song!! It has blessed my heart deeply!! Jesus really is the Lord of the past!🙌
So strange Bob, isn't it ? And yet peter tells us not to think it so ...Persecution can come in many different forms friend .. and yet there are still few left standing with us friend. Love your music and song writing Bob. Thank you. The years have seem to have left us alone, and yet we are not alone ...
I have met so many who are prisoners of their past, The Lord Jesus is the key that can release them from this prison and they can walk in His grace, His love, and His freedom.
great song!
How sad it is that this single is labeled "hard to find". This song was a staple of CCM stations in the late-'80s.
Yup, a #1 single on Christian radio in 1990.
You can do anything through Christ.
Philippians 4;13
What I wouldn't give, nay, pay to have this version of the song republished. I can't seem to find it anywhere else--not on Spotify, not on Tidal, not on Apple Music, not anywhere but on literally seven remaining CDs that you can buy on Amazon.
Please don't delete your channel Sir or Ma'am.
I was sad also that nobody had the original. I now found this original song by finding The Lord OF the Past: A Compilation in CD form on eBay but had to pay $25 for it but so worth it to have those 15 beautiful songs burned to my personal iTunes account so I can play them on my phone and iPad. Not sure why Bob Bennett doesn’t have the album even on his website.
Can you please post ALL of the songs from this album with the album cover?
Thank you.
David Allen It looks like all of the songs from the album are now on UA-cam. Let me know if you are having trouble locating any of them.