I've cherished Bible stories Tales of the pain and glory But I've got a testimony Not just what others told me You are I've heard Your voice I've felt Your loving kindness Tasted and seen Your goodness Been kissed by Your holy presence I've come to know You in the waiting I've seen Your face I don't need a front row seat Might not be VIP I have the nearness of the Father And He's right here with me I don't need a front row seat Might not be VIP I have the nearness of the Father And He's right here with me You're not impressed by stages You don't prefer the famous So no matter what my name is This love, it never changes for me You stay the same I don't need a front row seat Might not be VIP I have the nearness of the Father And He's right here with me I don't need a front row seat Might not be VIP I have the nearness of the Father And He's right here with me Here we are sitting at His feet Close enough that we can hear Him speak Close enough that we can feel Him breathe Not just another face in the crowd More than another voice crying aloud You always hear me because I'm Your child Abba You sent Your son from His seat on the throne Laid down His life for the lost and alone No, we don't deserve all the things that You've done Jesus You gave up Your front row seat So I could be VIP So I could be nearer to the Father Sitting at Your feet