Lying in Church?

I just read an interesting blog entry. It was entitled, "Lying in Church," by 20 times around the block. I must say that I often share sentiments with him. Especially when songs such as this are presented:

I would run for a thousand years

If I knew every step would be getting me closer

I’d swim to the ocean floor

For my Lord is the treasure

My Lord is the treasure

I must confess, that I cannot sing these words. In my fleshly state, I would never be able to run for a thousand years, nor swim to the ocean floor--no matter WHAT the object of my affection. I admire the songwritter's passion, but cannot help but wonder at the over-exaggeration. I much prefer the honesty of Third Day's Love Song, written from the perspective of Christ, Himself.

I've heard it said that a man would climb a mountain

Just to be with the one he loves

How many times has he broken that promise

It has never been done.

I've never climbed the highest mountain

But I walked the hill of calvary

Just to be with you, I'd do anything

There's no price I would not pay

Just to be with you, I'd give everything

I would give my life away.

I've heard it said that a man would swim the ocean

Just to be with the one he loves

But all of those dreams are an empty emotion

It can never be done

I've never swam the deepest ocean

But I walked upon the raging sea.

I know that you don't understandthe fullness of My love

How I died upon the cross for your sins

And I know that you don't realize

how much that I gave you

But I promise, I would do it all again.

Just to be with you, I've done everything

There's no price I did not pay

Just to be with you, I gave everything

Yes, I gave my life away.