Because Christ is Mine (I Walk the Line)

Because Christ is Mine (I Walk the Line)

Gregg Metcalf

October 21, 2012

First let me apologize to the late Johnny Cash and Sun Records for messing around with his number one hit, I Walk the Line. Johnny wrote this backstage at a concert in Gladewater, Texas in 1956. It spent forty-three weeks on the charts. Cash recorded it four times during his career. An interesting tid-bit of trivia – when asked why he hummed on the song, Cash replied it was because he was getting his pitch. He had to change keys several times during the song.

Second, I was thinking and meditating on Proverbs 4:23 (ESV) that says, “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flows the springs of life. As they say, “the rest is history.”

I keep a close watch on this heart of mine

I know that sin can strike at me any time

It’s easy to stray across the ties that bind

Because Christ is mine, I walk the line

I read your word because I know it’s true

I find myself longing after you

Yes, I admit it is so little that I do

Because Christ is mine, I walk the line

As sure as sin is black and Christ is light

I keep a watch on my heart day and night

Your love for me proves that it’s right

Because Christ is mine, I walk the line 

Your grace has a way to keep me by your side

You give me reasons to love you I can’t hide

For your name sake I will always abide

Because Christ is mine, I walk the line

I keep a close watch on this heart of mine

I know that sin can strike at me any time

I know it’s easy to stray across the line

Because Christ is mine, I walk the line