What can God do with a man on his own, Who is burdened beyond, his own comfort zone? Can things that are broken by sin be restored, By a Spirit-filled man, obeying his Lord?
[Chorus] Oh, what could God do with a man today, Who like Nehemiah would heartily say,… “I'll go, and I'll build, restore what was lost; Some things are worth doing… no matter the cost!”
When Sanballat mocked, those few “feeble” men Opposing God's people, the building to end A sword and a trowel, seemed more than enough For men who've decided with God to stand tough!
[Chorus] Oh, what could God do with a man today, Who like Nehemiah would heartily say,… “I'll go, and I'll build, restore what was lost; Some things are worth doing… no matter the cost!”
[Bridge] Show me a wall with its gates burnt away Show me the ruins where children once played Give me a heart that is steady and brave To rebuild every wall, God's covenant gave Use every weakness to show You are strong Guide every effort correcting what's wrong Make me a servant who leans on God's hand So the world when we're finished can say… God had a plan!
[Final Chorus] Oh, what could God do with some men today, Who like Nehemiah would heartily say,… “We'll go, and we'll build, His strength we will trust; He's the God of heaven,… and He'll prosper us!”