"First Love" is a song by Petra. It was written by the band's guitarist Bob Hartman and composed by John Elefante. The song was released in 1988 as part of the band's tenth studio album, On Fire!.
Lyrics[]
Words by Bob Hartman
Music by John Elefante
Sometimes I feel I'm pulled in so many wrong directions
Sometimes I feel the world seducing my affections
It's not that I don't know the way
It's just a heart that's prone to stray
But with my weaknesses admitted
You will keep all that I've committed
So I commit my heart to You
My First Love
First Love - First Love
My soul longs after You
First Love - First Love
I want my heart to stay so true
Because You first loved me
Jesus You will always be
You will always be
My First Love
It's taken me some time to try to comprehend
A love that doesn't change - a love without an end
A love that keeps forgiving
A love of sacrifice and giving
I delight myself in You
My First Love
If I ever lack endurance
I remember Your assurance
That Your only banner over me is love
If my heart begins to waiver
Woo me back, my loving Savior
Woo me back till I return to my First Love
Credits[]
- Bob Hartman – Lead guitar
- John Lawry – Keyboards
- Louie Weaver – Drums
- John Schlitt – Lead vocals
- Ronny Cates – Bass guitar