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Key: C
Verse 1:
C C F G
An empty canvas waits before the painter
F G Csus2
It waits to be the painting it must be
C F G
Unto this end, it's rightfully been created
F G Csus2
To reflect rightfully what the painter sees
C F G
I must wonder what His eyes are now beholding
F G Csus2
As they surely turn their gaze to behold me
C F G
As my lips so often speak the name of Jesus
G F G C
Will the canvas hold his image within me
D G A
For many wilfully join at the Lord's table
G A D Dsus4
When beckoned there to feast or to dine
D G A
But who among us will still be found faithful
A G A D
When we are beckoned to drink the chalice of His wine
Chorus:
G A G A
Few be the lovers In this painting
G A D Dsus4
Few will be the lovers Of the cross
G A G A G A D Dsus4 D F G
Verse 2:
C F G
Yet many here still seek to be exalted
F G C
And many here still seek to be found first
C F G Gsus2
And many here still seek a consolation
G F G C Gsus4
Demanding blessings when deserving the curse
C F G
Who will remain and ask to cry in tribulation
G F G Csus2
Who will remain and ask to hunger in the fast
C F G
Who will remain and ask to die to save another
G F G C
Who will be first and ask to be rewarded last
D G A Asus4 A
So isn't this the passion of His glory
G A D Dsus4
Isn't this the paradox of shame
D G A
Isn't this the beauty of His painting
Gsus2 A Dsus4 D
And isn't this the power of His name
Chorus 2:
G A G A
Few will be the lovers Within this painting
G A G D Dsus4
Few will be the lovers Of His cross
G A G A
Few will be the lovers Within this painting
G A G D Dsus4
Few will be the lovers Of His cross
G A G A G A D
Song History
Published: February 20, 2026
Last Updated: February 20, 2026