Tasha Cobbs Leonard - One Pure and Holy Passion Lyrics
Lyrics
Tasha Cobbs
I have decided to follow Jesus
Wooh!
I have decided to follow Jesus
(Help me sing that Bre)
Tasha Cobbs and Breona Lawrence
I have decided to follow Jesus
Yeah
I have decided to follow Jesus
Tasha Cobbs
Give me one pure and holy passion
Give me one magnificent obsession
Give me one glorious ambition for my life
To know and follow hard after you
Give me one pure and holy passion
Give me one magnificent obsession
Give me one glorious ambition for my life, Lord
To know and follow hard after you (hard after you)
(Oh, I wanna follow you)
Breona Lawrence
Oh to know and follow hard after you
(To know and follow hard after you - Tasha Cobbs)
To go as your disciple in your truth
(To go as your disciple)
This world is empty, pale and dull
Compared to knowing you my Lord
Lead me on and I will run after you
Lead me on and I will run after you
(Ooooh)
Tasha Cobbs
To know and follow hard after you
(To know and follow hard after you)
To go as your disciple in your truth
(To go as your disciple)
This world is empty, pale and dull
Compared to knowing you my Lord
Lead me on and I will run after you
Lead me on and I will run after you
(Somebody ask him say)
Lead me on and I will run after you
(We make this back to you Lord say)
Lead me on and I will run after you
(Say lead me on)
Lead me on and I will run after you
(Somebody say lead me on)
Lead me on and I will run after you
(Lead me on)
Lead me on and I will run after you
(Oh am gonna follow you)
Lead me on and I will run after you
(Lead me on)
Lead me on and I will run after you
(Am gonna run after you Lord)
Lead me on and I will run after you
(Say lead me on)
Lead me on and I will run after you
(Oooh, lead me on)
Lead me on and I will run after you
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Tasha Cobbs Leonard - One Pure And Holy Passion (Audio)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released in 2017 as part of her album *Heart. Passion. Pursuit. (Deluxe Edition)*, Tasha Cobbs Leonard's "One Pure and Holy Passion" is far more than just a musical offering; it's a profound declaration of unwavering devotion, rooted in a deep yearning for divine connection. The song's genesis appears to be a powerful response to the biblical call for singular focus in faith, echoing the sentiment found in verses like Deuteronomy 6:5, which commands us to "love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength." This isn't a song about fleeting emotions or superficial desires; it is a prayerful plea for an all-consuming dedication to God, a "magnificent obsession" that reorients the entire life's purpose. The lyric, "Give me one pure and holy passion," directly invokes the scriptural emphasis on holiness and purity as foundational to a relationship with the Creator, as seen in 1 Peter 1:15-16: "But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you are." The collaboration with Breona Lawrence amplifies this fervent aspiration, transforming the plea into a communal expression of discipleship. The lines "To go as your disciple in your truth" clearly align with Jesus' own commission to his followers, reminding us of the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20. The contrast drawn between the emptiness of the world and the richness of knowing God ("This world is empty, pale and dull / Compared to knowing you my Lord") resonates with the Apostle Paul's teachings in Philippians 3:8, where he famously states, "Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord." The repeated, urgent call to be led, "Lead me on and I will run after you," is a beautiful surrender, acknowledging our need for divine guidance and our willing response to His direction, mirroring the psalmist's plea in Psalm 27:11, "Teach me your way, LORD, and lead me in a straight path." This song, at its core, is an anthem for those who have made the conscious decision to prioritize God above all else, understanding that a singular, all-encompassing passion for Him is not a limitation, but the very essence of a truly fulfilling life.