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