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
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've captured my heart

So 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

No, I don't need a front row seat
Might not be VIP
But I have the nearness of the father
And he's right here with me
He's right here with me
He's right here with me
He's right here with me

I'm not just another face in the crowd
More than another voice crying aloud
And you always hear me
Because I'm your child, Abba

You sent your son from his seat on the throne
He laid down his life for the lost and alone
You own the world
Yet you call me your own, Abba, Jesus

You gave up your front row seat
So I could be VIP
So I could be nearer to the father
And here sitting at your feet

This is not a front row seat
This isn't VIP
This is the nearness of the father
And he's right here with me

Oh, he's here with me
He's right here with me
Oh, he's right here
Right here
Right here
He's right here with me

Oh, he's right here
Right here
Right here
He's right here with me
He's right here with me

So 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

No, 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
He's right here with me
You're right here with me
You're right here with me