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What If I Stumble Lyrics

Artist: DC Talk
Album: Intermission

"The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today
Is Christians who acknowledge Jesus with their lips
Then walk out the door and deny him by their lifestyle.
That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable."

Is this one for the people? Is this one for the Lord?
Or do I simply serenade for things I must afford?
You can jumble them together, my conflict still remains
Holiness is calling, in the midst of courting fame
Cause I see the trust in their eyes
Though the sky is falling
They need Your love in their lives
Compromise is calling

What if I stumble, what if I fall?
What if I lose my step and I make fools of us all?
Will the love continue when my walk becomes a crawl?
What if I stumble, and what if I fall?

What if I stumble, what if I fall?
You never turn in the heat of it all
What if I stumble, what if I fall?

Father please forgive me for I can not compose
The fear that lives within me
Or the rate at which it grows
If struggle has a purpose on the narrow road you've carved
Why do I dread my trespasses will leave a deadly scar
Do they see the fear in my eyes? Are they so revealing?
This time I cannot disguise all the doubt I'm feeling

What if I stumble, what if I fall?
What if I lose my step and I make fools of us all?
Will the love continue when my walk becomes a crawl?
What if I stumble, and what if I fall?

What if I stumble?
Everyone's got to crawl when you know that
You're up against a wall, it's about to fall
Everyone's got to crawl when you know that

I hear You whispering my name [You say]
"My love for You will never change" [never change]

What if I stumble, what if I fall?
What if I lose my step and I make fools of us all?
Will the love continue when my walk becomes a crawl?
What if I stumble, and what if I fall?

What if I stumble, what if I fall?
You never turn in the heat of it all
What if I stumble, what if I fall?
You are my comfort, and my God

Is this one for the people, is this one for the Lord?

Comments/Interpretations
by Ross on 5/13/2008 5:19pm i did a dance to this song
by ryan hirkanago on 5/17/2008 3:42pm great song
by Carol on 5/20/2008 3:56pm This is an awesome song. My son introduced me to it years ago. If the post by Ross is my son... I want to say thanks.
by melissa on 5/21/2008 2:47pm fab song always cheers me up
by Jeremy on 5/27/2008 6:52pm altho it hurts its true "The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today Is Christians who acknowledge Jesus with their lips Then walk out the door and deny him by their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable."
by Desi on 5/30/2008 6:14am This song changed my life!
by elena on 6/8/2008 5:35am ya, its true.....sometimes our walk is a crawl....yet, we must go on and believe in gods love...He promised to lift us up...praise be to Him....so, up and go on the walk to the heavenly HOME.....GOD BLESS U
by interpretation on 6/13/2008 10:53pm is this one for the people, is this one for the lord or do I simply serenade for things I must afford (Am I writing this song for glory in the eyes of the people or am I writing it about what I believe [not knowing implied], or do I simply do this to pay the bills) You can jumble them together, my conflict still remains Holiness is calling, in the midst of courting fame (You can say that I am doing all those things at once, but I am still conflicted, The Lord is calling me while I'm in the middle of promoting myself to men)
by Amanda on 6/17/2008 7:13pm The sad thing is, it's all true...I love this song, it's my heart poured out in words. "What if I stumble, what if I fall? You never turn in the heat of it all What if I stumble, what if I fall? You are my comfort, and my God"
by LAura on 7/1/2008 9:16pm* i was introduced to this song by a friend; and it really changed me--i love it.
by nessa on 8/3/2008 1:41am if every christian would ask themselves if what they do is for God or for the people a lot of eyes would be truly opened!!!
by Sunny on 8/19/2008 5:40pm I've never been the perfect Christian but Jesus IS
by Michelle on 8/29/2008 7:57pm This song was my dad's fav song between him and I. I got to dance to it at his funeral. May he RIP.
by Fernanda on 8/30/2008 5:21pm I really love that song!!! Jesus Freak
by Stephanie on 9/1/2008 12:07am this song is so true..its very hard in this world to live with our souls facing God every minute of every day...even though we want to
by Ashish on 9/9/2008 9:02pm Though i am an agnostic.... But this song really gives me relief and i really feel so pure... Actually cant describe the feelings... Sometimes...The words are not enough......!! Song is so enchanting.......!! Great Song and great lyrics with so much of bitter truth in it !! Hats Off !!
by walunir jamir on 9/21/2008 12:40pm nice lyric,i love dc talk
by pat on 9/30/2008 10:13am LOVE,LOVE this song my neace sang it in church 7 years old standing ovation GOD BLESS
by Ross w on 10/18/2008 9:45pm This song really moves me closer to God,and humbles me.
by Laura 10/21/08 10:18am on 10/21/2008 9:20am I never paid close attention to the lyrics until today!! What a powerful song...O Lord, help us to stay on Your strait and narrow path even when we are up against the walls of life. May Your strength be made perfect in our weakness, thank You Jesus.
by Blake on 10/22/2008 8:56am I'm singing this song in sign language at my church. I'm actually hearing impaired but I love music. Great song
by Pastor Diddy on 10/27/2008 2:38pm I did stumble, as a pastor, I caved in. I was serenading for the things I must afford, when I gave in to lust. After a six year healing process, I am finally seeking to reenter vocational ministry. Praise The Lord for his forgiveness
by Ashley on 10/27/2008 4:30pm this song is simply amazing. it changed my life the first time i heard it. the lyrics to this song are so strong. and i love this.
by brooke Hayes 10/29/08 on 10/29/2008 10:33am We must all realize that we do stumble and we do fall... The Father in his infinate wisdom picks us up and wipes off the dirt from our scraped knees and gently tells us.... "get up soldier, there is no time for rest, must move on to the goal, I AM RIGHT BESIDE YOU ALL THE WAY" What an awesome God we Serve. Thanks Toby, Michael and Kmax for doing everything you do for the Lord. May He always shower you with His untainted love.
by jenna melton on 11/12/2008 12:31pm man im in school right now moarning over a friend that died. he was hit by a train monday,11-10-08 i live in belmont north carolina im 14 and i go to south point high school this was josh lee phillips and my song it will never be the same
by Drew McGraw on 11/20/2008 10:59pm This song touches people deeper than we can. Because the music and the simplicity of the lyrics. what an amazing god we serve. May he guide me back to his graces. Thank you jesus I love you!
by [Olivia Reynolds] on 11/25/2008 10:47pm These lyrics put me im my place...I call myself a Christian but I didn't realize how distant and cold I have become. This has made my heart melt and opened my eyes..I don't want people to wonder whether im a Christian or have to ask me, I want them to know it and feel it with the way I lead my life...I can't do this alone...
by alex malonda on 11/26/2008 3:34am its awesome song!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Kim on 12/9/2008 9:29pm Even though im young (13) some how this song really touches my heart. Even so young i have made some pretty big mistakes in my life. This song really helps when you feel guilty or sad over something the line "what if i stumble what if i fall, you never turn away in the heat of it all" is really comforting to know that God will always be there to help no matter how bad we sin. GOD BLESS YOU
by Lynette on 12/19/2008 4:52pm My sentiments exactly...people can point their boney fingers at us to shame us. God, however, redeems us and says: "I loved you first, now go and sin no more. I will forgive...trust in me; keep trying". This song really touches my heart, also. God bless.
by Tara on 1/17/2009 5:50pm Does anyone know who said "The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today Is Christians who acknowledge Jesus with their lips Then walk out the door and deny him by their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable." It is so very true and I'd love to have the referance to this statement for a presentation. Thanks!
by G on 2/6/2009 6:37am "The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today Is Christians who acknowledge Jesus with their lips Then walk out the door and deny him by their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable." for almost a month now, i've been obsessing whether i'm being a good witness for Christ or not. i'm so so afraid of stumbling, knowing this will reflect on other Christians. Also, Im afraid that if I sin, God will love me less. Thanks to this song, I'm reminded that He will always love us. Like Lynette said, He loved us first; even before we repented, he loved us.
by Mao on 2/19/2009 1:40pm I would also like to know who said that first statement!!
by Jacinta on 3/2/2009 1:47am This song is absolutely amazing.
by zack on 3/5/2009 9:16am "The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today Is Christians who acknowledge Jesus with their lips Then walk out the door and deny him by their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable." this so true. my brother is the president of our christian progam at my school and one day this group of girls walked by our christian meeting and me and josh(my brother) asked if the would like to join and their exact words was "why go in there when all they do is act like hypocrates" sorry if i spelled that wrong well i love this song and it helps me in all i do.
by DanBillion on 3/10/2009 7:29am As a former Christian recording artist, the meaning of this song is obvious. They're talking about the fact that Christian celebrities are constantly in the spotlight, held up on a pedestal and at the same time under a microscope. God himself holds someone to a high standard when they put themselves out there as this type of representative for Him. The lyrics here are saying that even though the singer is still human and prone to make mistakes, and even though they know God will forgive them, there can be some serious damage done to their fans if and when they do stumble and fall.
by Sam Carmichael on 3/12/2009 10:48pm I first heard this song when I was in 3rd grade... At the time I didn't even understand the words the guy at the beginning was even saying, and the tune sounded cool... Flash forward to my sophomore year in college, I come across my dc talk jesus freak album, put it in my macbook (the last time I played this album, it was on a bogus boom box in the 90s) Hearing this song play for the first time since I was in 3rd grade was crazy. In third grade, I didn't have problems with the temptations I have now in my life. I had no worries back then, and now I look back at my years and I've screwed up just like everyone else cuz I'm human. This song is so powerful and at about the same time I pulled this CD out, I've started getting back to church. It's tough, but not impossible to live right and for Him. gotta love dc talk for all they've done
by Eli on 4/26/2009 10:28am Apparently the quote at the top is from Brennan Manning, for all those who were wondering.
by Naveen on 5/8/2009 5:53am God Bless DC-talk
by noghiri on 6/30/2009 1:29pm Wow.
by // on 7/31/2009 11:38pm Jude 24-25
by jek on 8/4/2009 4:49am i love this song!
by BeBe on 9/13/2009 7:24am Does are talk match our walk (and vice versa)? Are we saying one thing and doing another? Lots to think about here. I think my poor niece was ruined by seeing her mom (my sister) go on about being a good Catholic and then she was so hateful and unforgiving to my niece. Very sad. Now my niece is an atheist.
by Igor on 11/5/2009 3:21pm I love this song. I will learn it and sing it in church.

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