Just the Brush

This song came from a movie “In His Steps.” It’s called “Just the Brush.” Simply beautiful.

“But we’re just tools within His hands, used to carry out His plans.”

"Just The Brush" 

When you see a great Picasso, D'Vinci, or Rembrandt 
Do you ever sing the praises of their brush 

It's the master of the masterpiece who deserves the praise 
Not the paint they use of blue or green or blush 

So don't praise me if I do something wonderful 
Don't praise me, don't even make a fuss 

Give glory to the Master, through His hands it was done 
Don't praise me, I am just the brush 

When you read the words of Shakespeare, Bunyan, or Thoreau 
Do you ever glorify the pens they used 

It's the author of the classic work who is glorified 
Not the pen and ink and not the words they choose 

So don't praise me if I do something wonderful 
Don't praise me, don't even make a fuss 

Give glory to the Master, through His hands it was done 
Don't praise me, I am just the brush 

It's easy to forget sometimes 
And become legends in our minds 
But we're just tools within His hands 
Used to carry out His plans 

So don't praise me if I do something wonderful 
Don't praise me, don't even make a fuss 

Give glory to the Master, through His hands it was done 

Don't praise me, I am just the brush 
Don't praise me, I am just the brush 
Praise the Lord, I am just His brush 
Credit goes to:
Pastor Ken Lawrence - "This is a song I wrote back in 2004 after seeing the movie The Passion of the Christ. In 2013 it was used in the movie In His Steps which I co-produced with my son, Zack Lawrence. It is sung by Laura Seabrook who also stars as Rachael Winslow in the movie. For more information about the movie visit www.InHisStepsMovie.com. (I certify that I am the copyright owner of this song and video). Song copyright Ken Lawrence 2004. Video copyright Ken Lawrence 2014. All rights reserved." 

Pastor Ken Lawrence, San Miguel Basin Christian Fellowship (a.k.a. The Redvale Church), Redvale, Colorado

Point to God…Glorify God. ❤

20 thoughts on “Just the Brush”

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  6. I love music and have a deep appreciation for words. Words put to song often become my “prayer language”.
    This song is true, and yet I feel maybe not the full truth. Scripture teaches we are the only God-breathed beings, the only ones titled “Imago Dei” – made in the very image of God. While we are made to give Him glory, to diminish our status as uniquely created beings down to “just tools” seems to potentially diminish God’s design, His beauty, and His majesty. Not that we are to be worshipped or to think more highly of ourselves than we ought. But we are pretty amazing creations, and I that’s worth taking notice!

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  7. Thank you for sharing these meaningful lyrics, based on lovely imagery. I’m reminded of one of my favorite verses: “From him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen” (Romans 11:36). Among its other applications, this verse is a worthy truth to keep in mind as we seek to serve God with humility.

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    1. I wasn’t familiar with this scripture and I’m glad you shared. It is going in my memorized scriptures book. Simple to remember yet very deep and insightful. Thank you Nancy. May God bless you!

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