That’s Why We Praise

Posted on March 3, 2025 by greg

That’s Why We Praise (Psalm 103)

Gene Ezell, Chris White Music/BMI

Regi Stone, Experience Worship / Nouveau Note / ASCAP

VERSE 1

He’s our souls’ celebration

A gift of perfect love

He touches hearts with forgiveness

In spite of what we’ve done

He’s the peace that’s like a river

Whose banks have overflowed…

He’s the root of all goodness

And He fills our hearts with hope

CHORUS

That’s why we praise

That’s why we sing

Why we raise a Hallelujah

To our risen King

Our hearts give thanks

For His love and grace

Oh what an amazing Savior

That’s why we praise

VERSE 2

He is kindness and patience

(And) He crowns us with His grace

He’s the loving, suff’ring servant

Who chose to take our place

His never-ending mercy

Stretches from the east to west

And He keeps His ev’ry promise

With unfailing faithfulness

CHORUS

BRIDGE

We bless the name

Of the Lord on high

He is worthy, worthy

And that’s the reason why

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Heaven’s Highest Call

Posted on March 3, 2025 by greg

HEAVEN’S HIGHEST CALL

Gene Ezell, Chris White Music/BMI (Admin. By ClearBox)

Regi Stone experience worship / nouveau notes/ Clearbox Rights ASCAP

VERSE 1

Empowered by His Spirit

We take up our cross to bear

Bowing down before Him

Bringing all our cares we leave them there

We crucify each passion

That keeps us from His arms

We turn from all distractions

Making room for Jesus in our hearts

CHORUS

We answer Heaven’s highest call

And leave the world behind

We lay our crowns before His throne

In honor of His sacrifice

We proclaim His name, we surrender all—-

And answer Heaven’s highest call

VERSE 2

We enter sweet communion

As we choose to follow Christ

Becoming more like Jesus

Til we worship Him with all our lives

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I’m Gonna Keep On Praying

Posted on March 3, 2025 by greg

I’M GONNA KEEP ON PRAYING

Gene Ezell, Chris White Music/BMI

Rachel Barrentine, Anchor House Publishing/BMI

VERSE 1

Trouble and pain came a’calling again

Hanging around like they wanna be friends

But it’s time for them to pack their bags and leave

It’s true I don’t always get what I want

And sometimes it feels like the Savior forgot

But I know He’s listen’ing when I’m on my knees…so

CHORUS

I’m gonna keep on praying

No matter what I’m facing

God Is still a God of love

And He’s still giving grace

I’m gonna keep on praising

Even when I don’t see changes

I believe a miracle

Could happen any day

So I’m gonna keep, keep on praying

VERSE 2

I got a thousand reasons to doubt

Questions will always be circling ‘round

But I know God has the answer on the way

I can rely on the One who is true

Trusting He’s faithful, and He’s on the move

Even now He’s working while I walk by faith

CHORUS

BRIDGE x2

(I’m gonna) keep, keep, keep on praying

Keep, keep, keep on praising

He’s the, He’s the reason

I keep, keep on believing

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Every Tear Testifies

Posted on March 3, 2025 by greg

Every Tear Testifies

Gene Ezell, Chris White Music (BMI)

Karen Gillespie, Asheville Music Publishing/Chris White Music (BMI)

Dixie Phillips, Wayfaring Prophet Songs(BMI)

VERSE 1

I can’t say that my life is perfect

Had my share of ‘what ifs’ and ‘whys’

But I know the Lord is still with me

And even though sometimes I cry

CHORUS

Every tear testifies He is faithful

And each day His mercies are new

They remind me that my God is able

There’s not a mountain for me He can’t move

Every tear testifies He is faithful

Every drop reminds me of this truth

No matter what I may be facing

Jesus can bring me through

Yes, Jesus can bring me through

VERSE 2

I have learned that I can still trust Him

Though the pain rolls down my cheek

Everything I’ve been through is worth it

And when I can’t find words to speak

CHORUS

BRIDGE

Weeping may only last for the night

But He promised that His joy would be mine

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An Unchanging God Changed Me

Posted on March 3, 2025 by greg

AN UNCHANGING GOD CHANGED ME

Gene Ezell – Chris White Music (BMI)

Adina Bowman– Sunset Gallery Music (BMI)

Karen Gillespie — Asheville Music Publishing/Chris White Music (BMI)

VERSE 1

If you’ve never seen a miracle

You’re seeing one now

If you only knew my story

You’d have no doubt

How just one touch of His mercy

Turned my whole life around

From a beggar to a child of the King

Who’s Heavenbound

CHORUS

An unchanging God (an unchanging God) changed me

His unfailing grace (unfailing grace) has set me free

He lifted me up, redeemed what I was

I’m not the same now, it’s plain to see

An unchanging God (an unchanging God) changed me

VERSE 2

That’s why I trust His faithfulness

To carry me through

Cause/ Oh I have learned there is nothing

He cannot do

So if you feel like you’re hopeless

Friend, have I got good news

Oh His love is no different for me

Than His love for you

CHORUS

TAG

He lifted me up, redeemed what I was

I’m not the same now, it’s plain to see

An unchanging God (an unchanging God) changed me

CHORUS

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He’s Makin’ A Comeback

Posted on February 13, 2025 by greg

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Waiting For The Dawn

Posted on February 13, 2025 by greg

Waiting For The Dawn

Ray Scarbrough

Chris White Music (BMI)

1st

Well it’s late & after midnight

& I can’t find my rest.

My day was a disaster

filled with things that I detest.

I’ve spent a lot of time a’weeping.

But I’m gonna sing a new song

because joys coming on in the morning.

I’m just wait’n for the dawn.

Chorus

I’m wait’n for the dawn.

It won’t be long.

Wait’n for the start of a brand new day.

I’m ready for a fresh & new beginning.

I’m press’n on.

I’m gonna roll it away.

Well I’ve spent enough time

in the graveyard.

From the dead I’m mov’n on.

The sun/Son is gonna shine again.

I’m Wait’n for the dawn.

2nd

Well the clock crept slow for an angel

who was camped out behind a tree.

God gave him clear cut orders.

He undertook them nervously.

Come dawn at the tomb of Jesus

He was to roll that stone away.

As He looked toward the horizon

I believe you’d hear that angel say.

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Lil Bit

Posted on February 13, 2025 by greg

“Lil Bit”

written by Ray Scarbrough (Chris White Music Publishing/BMI)

VERSE 1

David was a little shepherd

He didn’t look much like a man

But in faith he slew Goliath

With a sling shot in his hand

CHORUS

Little is much when God is in it

And your giant He will slay

Give your all and don’t forget it

For with God a lil bit goes a long, long way

VERSE 2

Now Gideon, he had three hundred

All Moses had was just a rod

You don’t need a mighty substance

All you need is faith in God

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It Took A Woman

Posted on February 13, 2025 by greg

It Took A Woman

(written by Ray Scarbrough) Chris White Music / BMI

1st verse

Who am I to question

the wisdom of my God,

for choosing valiant men

worthy of applause?

Heros, men of valor,

men of virtue strong & true;

Shepherd boy’s to general’s,

barbarian’s & jews?

But have you ever wondered

where any man would be

without a Godly woman

pray’n on her knees?

Chorus

It took a woman just like Sarah,

who even in old age

was a mother to a nation

while Abraham took center stage.

A Woman waded out in bullrush

to save the child that God would choose

to save Israel’s children

from every scourge & every bruise.

And in a backyard stable

a virgin bore a Son.

To bring God down to man,

it took a woman.

2nd

There’s a single mama liv’n

in the hills of Tennessee,

wip’n noses, pay’n bills

cuz Dad’s an absentee.

But every Sunday morn’n

She wakes her little baby boys

& takes them on to church

cuz that’s the family she enjoys.

Have you ever wondered

where any man would be

without a Godly woman

pray’n on her knees?

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There’s Not A Cry

Posted on February 13, 2025 by greg

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I Know That I’ll Go

Posted on February 13, 2025 by greg

“I Know That I’ll Go”

written by Ray Scarbrough (Chris White Music Publishing/BMI)

Verse I

I’ve been convinced, and know that I’m sure of

that He’ll return, for the ones He loves

I’m positive, and not a bit concerned

and upon His word, I’m still standing firm

Well I know that I’ll go

(I know that I know, that I know, that I’ll go)

to a land that’s far away

I have no doubt

(there is no shadow of doubt)

He’ll return for me someday

It’s not a guess, or a wish, or an aspiration

a reckon, or a maybe so

I’ma going to heaven

(yes I am)

and I know that I’ll go

(I know that I know, that I know that I’ll go, I know that I know that I’ll go )

Verse II

I’ve never seen, that mansion built for me

my Jesus said, it’s there so I believe

the streets of gold, await me and although

my feet have never walked ’em, I’ll run ’em to the throne

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Here We Go

Posted on February 13, 2025 by greg

Here We Go

(written by Ray Scarbrough)

Sunday morning as the sun comes up.

Smell’n that coffee from my daddy’s cup.

Mama cook’n bacon in the fry’n pan.

Little sister’s in the kitchen giv’n Mom a hand.

Hurry! Get ready! Look’n at the clock.

Press my pants & find my socks.

Where’s my tie? How about my shirt.

It’s time to go. It’s time for church..

Chorus

Rise & shine It’s a brand new day..

We’re headed out & we won’t be late.

All the church is gathered round.

God’s com’n down to our hometown.

No time for wait’n or mov’n slow.

Get ready. O! Here we go!

Our Lord is com’n & it won’t be long.

We’ll all be sing’n that goodbye song.

Old Death may come & bury me

in a chilly grave so damp & deep.

To live is Christ. To die is gain.

If I go now He knows my name.

With an angels shout & a trumpet sound,

I’m bust’n out of that hard ground.

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Hand Full Of Meal

Posted on February 13, 2025 by greg

Hand Full of Meal

Ray Scarbrough

1st

She was a poor little widow

with a poor little son,

with one final supper,

then their lives would be done.

She had a cup full of oil

& a hand full of meal.

They would eat it & die.

It was a painful ordeal.

Then along came Elisha

saying “Give me to eat.”

She said “It’s all that we have.

But here’s a plate & a seat.”

He said “Because you have given

with your heart & your zeal,

you’ll always have oil

& you’ll always have meal.”

Chorus

Little is much

when my God is in it.

It’s only spoonfuls & such

but I’m still in it to win it.

I’m not shaken or forsaken.

I’m not beg’n for bread.

What I have is the Lord’s

& we’ve always been fed.

There’s a cupboard of plenty

in the home of God’s will.

I’ve got a cup full of oil

& a hand full of meal.

2nd

I’ve got no green in the bank.

My account’s in the red.

I wish that I could pay debts

with silver hairs in my head.

There’s a pink final notice

hang’n on my front door.

But I’m not yellow or scared

nor am I pac’n the floor.

That blue truck that I’m driv’n,

well it’s on it’s last leg.

Will it start or will it die?

Driv’n my nerves to the edge.

It’s just the color of money

but I’m not worried about bills.

I’ve got a cup full of oil

& a hand full of meal.

Repeat chorus

I once was young

but now I am old.

I’ve never seen the righteous

forsaken. No.

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Come To The Well

Posted on February 13, 2025 by greg

Come To The Well

Ray Scarbrough

Chris White Music / BMI

1st

She stared out her window with dread,

embarrassed from a life torn to shreds,

as the ladies from town all made their way to the well.

Because it was the heat of the day,

they all left the well for the shade,

then she tiptoed on out content with don’t ask & don’t tell.

2nd

Still nervous, looking over her shoulder,

though she felt a little bit bolder,

her stomach drew tight when she noticed a man with no pale.

Right before she started to run

He told her all that she’s ever done.

She dropped her bucket & ran to the town

saying come to the well.

Chorus

Let all who are thirsty & dry come to the well.

The Spirit of God & the Bride say come to the well.

When you’re covered in the filth of your sin

drop your bucket as well, jump right in

& you’ll never, ever thirst again.

Come to the well.

3rd

I stand before you today

once parched from a life filled with shame.

A past of regret left me yearning, & headed toward Hell.

O but I heeded a voice that said come

& I drank in the fount of God’s Son

& my cravings been quenched

since I’ve met Jesus, The Well.

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Gone Fishin’

Posted on February 13, 2025 by greg

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That’s The Way He Is

Posted on February 13, 2025 by greg

“That’s the Way He Is”

written by Ray Scarbrough (Chris White Music Publishing/BMI)

1st

There’s a haven.

It’s called Heaven.

He’s prepared for all of His.

He’s my shepherd

He’s my kind Lord

Oh yes. That’s the way He is.

Chorus

That’s the way the Savior is.

He tells me that I’m one of His.

He fills my heart with joy & humbleness.

Oh yes, that’s the way He is

When I reach my home in glory, I will tell the blessed story

how He gave me peace & happiness.

Oh yes. That’s the way he is.

2nd

When I close my

eyes in sleep, I

will have dreams of happiness

I’ll have visions, of this haven

Oh yes. That’s the way He is.

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No Time

Posted on February 13, 2025 by greg

No Time

Ray Scarbrough

Chris White Music / BMI

Verse 1

FOR YEARS MY HEART GREW FEEBLE DESTINED TO GROW OLD

THEN JESUS TOOK MY OLD ON OUT AND REVITALIZED MY SOUL

NOW TIME HAS TOUCHED MY BODY AND I’M GETTING FRAIL

BUT I AM GOING TO A LAND WHERE TIME WILL NOT PREVAIL

Chorus

THERE’LL BE NO TIME, NO TIME FOR DYING

NO TIME, NO TIME FOR CRYING

ALL I KNOW FROM HEAD TO TOE I WILL BE BRAND NEW

I’LL MEET WITH THOSE I LOVE AND SAY YOU LOOK GOOD FOR YOUR AGE

I’LL LIVE ON AND ON AND ON TIME WONT TURN A PAGE

Verse 2

AIN’T IT FUNNY HOW WE HURRY AND NEVER TAKE THE TIME

TO VISIT WITH OUR LORD AWHILE AND SIT WITH GOD DEVINE

BUT WHEN WE’RE FEELING SICKLY MANY HEADACHES WITH A COLD

EVERYTHING IMPORTANT WE PUT IT ALL ON HOLD

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Precious Prince Of Peace

Posted on February 13, 2025 by greg

Precious Prince of Peace

(written by Ray Scarbrough)

Gazing through

the window of my sorrow;

Longing soon

to see my my sweetest dream;

Anticipating for

thy bright tomorrow;

When I’ll see my

precious Prince of Peace.

Chorus

Someday my Prince will come.

I belong to God’s own son.

Here comes the bride,

He’ll sing with great pride.

In his arms I will rest at ease.

I’m waiting for

my Precious Prince of Peace.

Thru his Word

He sends to me love letters

& He writes to me

it won’t be very long.

Until we share

the joy of life together;

Until He sends the call

& I go home.

Repeat chorus

Bridge

Well I’m longing for that moment

& the royal wedding scene

when we crown my Prince

the King of Kings.

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More Like The Lord

Posted on February 13, 2025 by greg

“More Like the Lord”

written by Ray Scarbrough (Chris White Publishing/BMI)

I could be like Noah, and keep my family dry

or pray like ole Elijah, for fire from the sky

I like the apostle Paul, from the dungeon dark and dim

But I’d rather be like Jesus, yes I want to be more like Him

Everyday, every way, I want to be a little more like my Lord

resemble The One, God’s only son

Lord let your voice be heard

I wanna do as I should, act as He would

until He gives the word

saying, “Child well done, your race is run”

well, I wanna be more like the Lord

I could be like Moses, and lead through darkest night

or steadfast like ole Daniel, and miss the lion’s bite

but I want to walk in the footsteps of the Man who forgives sin

I wanna be like Jesus, oh I want to be more like Him

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Living On The Edge

Posted on February 13, 2025 by greg

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Only A Hill

Posted on February 13, 2025 by greg

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I Will Lay Them At His Feet

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Never More To Be Alone

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I’m On My Way

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Nothing Says I Love You

Posted on February 13, 2025 by greg

Nothing Says I Love You

written by RAY SCARBROUGH

I would climb a mountain top

crawl to it’s highest spot,

I’d face the gloomy overcast

that has your sunshine blocked

I’d take a real deep breath and blow

and flap my arms away

until you feel the sun’s warm glow

and the clouds are shooed away

Chorus

But nothing says “I love you”

like I’ll get down on my knees

and mention you to Jesus

with “thank you’s” and “pretty please”

the throne room floor is littered

with petitions in your name

It’s the least, but still the most that I can do

Cause nothin’ says “I love you”

like “I’ll pray”

I would comb every wheat field

with just a needle as my rake

build a pyramid from pebbles

however long it takes

I’d face a hurricane

with just a cup to bring you rest

or bring you to the ocean Maker

that would be my greatest best

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Don’t Be Afraid

Posted on February 13, 2025 by greg

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For The Children

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Cruel Lie

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He’s Never Failed Me Yet

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Can’t Believe My Eyes

Ray Scarbrough

Chris White Music / BMI

DEEP IN THE MIRE, DEEP IN THE DARKNESS OF THIS WORLD

I WAS SO BLIND, MY LIFE WAS SPINNING IN A WHIRL

THEN A SAVIOR FROM MY BLINDSIDE

RESCUED ME AND THEN I CRIED

I’VE GOT TO PUT MY FAITH IN WHOESE BEYOND THE SKY

I CANNOT TRUST MYSELF, I CAN’T BELIEVE MY EYES

I’M LOOKING THROUGH A DARKENED GLASS

A HINDERING DISGUISE

I KNOW I CANNOT HELP MYSELF, I CAN’T BELIEVE MY EYES

THINGS ARE CLEARER SINCE I HAVE YIELDED TO HIS CALL

I NOW CAN SEE, BUT STILL I CANNOT BEHOLD ALL

EVERYDAY I’LL LEAN ON CHRIST, TIL I RECEIVE MY BRAND NEW EYES

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There’s A Place

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

There’s A Place

Gene Ezell: Chris White Music (BMI)

Sean Barber: Chris White Music (BMI)

Debbie L Davis: Asheville Music Publishing (BMI) | Chris White Music (BMI)

Verse 1

For the misfits, the outcast, and misunderstood

For the one who is labeled as being no good

There’s a place for you

For prodigals longing to find their way home

For those in the battle whose strength is all gone

There’s a place for you

Chorus

There’s a place where the thirsty find water

And the weary come and find rest

A place where the wounded find healing

And the hopeless find happiness

There’s a place where the guilty are pardoned

And broken lives are made new

Yes, here in the arms of the Savior

There’s a place …a place for you

Verse 2

For the soul who is searching for mercy and grace

For the voice that is looking for a reason to praise

There’s a place for you

Come join Him at the table, He saved you a seat

Oh taste of His goodness, come and you’ll see

There’s a place for you

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The Steps Of A Good Man

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

The Steps of a Good Man

Shona Bright

Chris White Music (BMI)

I have been young,

and now I’m old,

But I have not seen,

The righteous hungry, or cold,

God always makes a way,

When I kneel down and pray,

The steps of a good man, are ordered by God

The steps of a good man,

are ordered by God,

His Word is a lamp, to light the path,

That my feet should trod,

And if the light grows dim,

I just look up to Him,

The steps of a good man,

Are ordered by God

When life seems so cruel,

And the way gets rough,

You can’t take anymore,

You’ve had enough,

Oh, but just when it seems,

You’ve lost sight of your dreams,

The steps of a good man,

They are ordered by God!

So I’ll keep the cross in sight,

I won’t look to the left or the right,

I’ll keep my head held high,

Though I stumble I won’t turn aside!

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The Bloodline

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

The Bloodline

Shona Bright / Chris White Music (BMI)

I’ve had, hard conversations, And I’ve faced, false accusations,

But truth be told, Sometimes the truth, was told, Now I’m forgiven,
And My hearts set on livin’
In the grace and truth,
That came through Jesus Christ,

But when Satan brings the past back to my mind, The blood of Jesus, is where I run to hide.

Jesus drew a bloodline in the sand,
And the line was drawn with blood from his own hand,

And when I feel like hope is lost, I just hide behind the cross, Where Jesus drew a bloodline, In the sand.

I’ve had good friends forsake me, And I’ve had loved ones mistake me, For someone,
they thought I, used, to be,
But since I met Jesus,

what a change, what a difference, I’m not who I was.
And now I realize,

When satan brings the past back to my mind, The blood of Jesus is where I run to hide!

Hide me! Behind the bloodline, Hide me! Behind the cross,

Satans accusations,   can’t cross that line,

When I hide, Behind the bloodline!

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Something’s Telling Me It’s Time

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

Something’s Telling Me It’s Time

Shona Bright / Chris White Music (BMI)

Verse 1

I woke up this morning, with a lot on my mind, picked up my phone, good news is hard to find,
The world seems out of control, thank God I’m ready to go, Jesus is coming soon, He’ll split the deep blue sky.

Chorus

Something’s telling me it’s time, The Spirit’s whispering, Redemption’s drawing nigh,
I, look around me,
I see prophecy, Evidence and signs,
Oh something’s telling me, Something’s telling me, it’s time!

Verse 2

We know He’s coming, but there’s still work to do, We’ve been commissioned, to share the gospel news, So we’ll keep telling the lost, about Christ and the Cross, Until the day we hear our savior say arise!

Bridge

My heart is breaking as I watch this world decline, But when Jesus calls my name,
I’ll leave it all behind!

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Running To The Road

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

Running To The Roar

Shona Bright / Chris White Music (BMI)

Satan’s like a roaring lion,
He’s roaming to and fro,
Seeking someone to devour,
He’s searching for a soul,
I’ve heard him roaring in the darkness, My mind was under his a<ack,

Fear brought me to my knees, But it was there,
I found the warrior in me.

Chorus
I’m running to the roar,
I’m rising up to fight,
I’m stronger than before,
My confidence restored,
With Jesus by my side,
I’ve got my armor on! ~~~
I’ve got my shield and my sword, I’m not hiding anymore,
I know what I’m fighHng for,
And I’m running to the roar!

My weapons are not made of steel, My enemy cannot be seen,
Yet I know that there are forces, FighHng the God who lives in me, But I’ve learned to trust in Jesus! I’ve learned to call upon His name, And when my backs against the wall, That’s when,

I hear the saviors ba<le call! And…..

Bridge
Down on my knees in prayer, That’s where I fight the ba<le, The Spirit intercedes,
Praying for me,
And fear doesn’t ma<er, Anymore!

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Peter’s Song

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

Peter’s Song

Shona Bright

Chris White Music (BMI)

When the rooster crowed that morning,

It startled me awake,

I suddenly remembered,

what happened yesterday,

How, they crucified my savior,

His broken, body, on display,

I was overwhelmed with sorrow,

Weighed down with my disgrace.

How could I let you down?

How could I cause you pain this way?

How could I let you down?

How could I turn and walk away?

I’ll Never be the same,

Everything has changed,

How could I let you down?

Oh, Jesus! how could I let you down?

I said that I’d stand with you,

Even if it cost my life,

And when I saw you ,surrounded,

I drew my sword to fight,

That night they, asked me if I knew you,

And I lied straight to their face,

I could hear the rooster crowing,

Just as, I denied your name!

I said I’ll go back fishing,

Back to who I used to be,

But then I saw you by the fire,

On the shore of Galilee,

And you asked me if I loved you,

And I cried, Lord you know I do!

It was then I found forgiveness,

It was then I learned the truth!

You’ve never let me down,

No matter what I’ve done!

You’ve never let me down,

No matter how far I’ve run!

I’ll never be the same,

Everything has changed!

You’ve never let me down!

Oh, Jesus! You’ve never let me down!

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I’ll Seek Your Face

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

I’ll Seek Your Face

Shona Bright

Time after time, when I kneel in prayer,
I bring my worries, and all my cares,
I lay them at Your feet, and You meet every need,

You’ve given all that I’ve asked for,
And still I ask for more,

But deep inside I know, there’s more, to life, So, I won’t ask, for anything, this 3me.

I’ll seek Your face, and not Your hand, More than answers to my prayers,
I desire to understand,
Who You are, Great I Am!

Without question or demands,
Lord, I’m here to seek Your face and not Your hand

There’s a ladder called success, and everybody wants to climb, But at the top there isn’t much, for anyone to find,

So, I’ll stay here at Your feet, and search the mystery,
Of Your greatness and Your love,

Just, Your presence, is enough,

Cause deep inside I know there’s more to life, So, I won’t ask, for anything, this time!

At Your right hand there are pleasures, evermore, but that’s not what I’m searching for, There’s a longing in my soul, just to know, who You are!
Lord, I want to see your face, I want to know Your heart!

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I Dropped The Stone

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

I Dropped the Stone

Shona Bright / Chris White Music (BM)

I was there the day, they led her, through the street,

I saw her tears, as they cast her down, at Jesus feet,

But I felt, no, sympathy, she was guilty you see,

So, I picked up a stone, to throw self-righteously.

Then Jesus, knelt, and wrote upon the ground,

And for a moment nobody made a sound, every word He wrote was true,

And suddenly I knew, all that I’d done wrong,

I dropped the stone, I just turned and walked away,

I dropped the stone, there’s nothing left to say,

How can I throw rocks at you? It’s time I faced the truth,

I’ve got sin, of my own, I dropped the stone.

Sometimes, judgement comes so easy,

When I see someone, who isn’t just like me,

But I’ve lived long enough, that I’ve come to understand,

Judgement’s a rock, too heavy for my hand!

I drop the stone, I just turn and walk away, I drop the stone,

There’s nothing I can say, how can I throw rocks at you, it’s time I face the truth,

I’ve got sin of my own, I drop the stone.

I just turn and walk away, I find a place to pray, I’ve got sin of my own, I drop the stone,

I drop the stone, I drop the stone!

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For Such A Time As This

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

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Your Delay

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

YOUR DELAY

Words and Music by Mark S. Mathes

Chris White Music (BMI)

We wait

Upon You Lord

Four days

Seems like eternity

We listen

for Your voice

to say

Arise and follow me

Chorus

Then Your strength become ours

Your breath makes our heart beat

Your fill us with forgiveness

And Your mercy

All the blessings of life

are ours today

Just like Lazarus

Our miracle is Your delay

We’re numb

And cannot breathe

Until

You make us living

Your voice

Can raise the dead

Grave clothes

Are loosed and we’re free

BRIDGE

I heard Your voice say

child come up out of that grave

I heard Your voice say

child come up out of that grave

I heard Your voice say

child come up out of that grave

I left those grave clothes lying

In the tomb where I was saved!

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You Can Say That Amen

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

YOU CAN SAY THAT AMEN

Mark S. Mathes, Chris White Music (BMI)

Randy Cox, Nouveau Notes (ASCAP)

Eva Jo Wilson, Wayfaring Prophet Songs (BMI)

My God is faithful forever

My God is a good, good God

He is the Righteous Redeemer

The Cornerstone, the Solid Rock

PRE 1

Rock of Ages

He never changes

CHO

You can say that amen

C’mon and speak it sing it shout it again

You can say that amen

My God is Almighty Savior

I’m saved by the Great I Am

That’s why I’ll never stop praising

He is the Lord the Risen Lamb

PRE 2

Overcomer

There’s no other

CHO

BRI

No matter how much I thank Him for His love

It’s not enough, it’s not enough

It never gets old just praising Him it’s true

It’s never old it’s forever new

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When God Turns The Page

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

When God Turns the Page

Mark Mathes; Chris White Music (BMI)

Dixie Phillips, Wayfaring Prophet Songs/BMI (Admin by Clear Box Rights)

Bernadette Negus; First Sunday Publishing/BMI (Admin. By Music Services

There’s a Bible lesson about old Job

His world was spinnin’ out of control

It looked like he was finished

But help was on the way

And his faithful witness

Still speaks to us today

There is hope and redemption

In this journey of faith

Mountains of mercy

(And) miracles of Grace

No story has to end in defeat

Believe and soon you will see

There’s gonna be brand new day

When God turns the page

(When) sadness is your story once again

It’s just one chapter – it’s not the end

God’s pen is filled with kindness

He has the best in mind

And you’ll find His goodness

In every single line

BRIDGE

From a prison to a palace

An orphan to a queen

From a liar to a prophet

A shepherd to a king

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What The Lord Has Done

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE

Mark S. Mathes/Chris White Music/BMI

Tim Lovelace/Christian Taylor Music/House of Lovelace/BMI

CHORUS:

Just look (just look at what the Lord has done)

What the Lord has done ( look at what the Lord has done)

He loved us so much He sent His Son (His Only Son)

He walked (He walk Up calvary)

Up Calvary (walk up to Calvary)

And bled and died For you and me (You and me)

Although He is not finished

the best is yet to come

Just look what the Lord has done

VS 1

Everytime I read the story

Jesus made the blind to see

It reminds me of the miracle

the day that He touched me

That moment I was given

life forevermore

Now I see His perfect love like never before

VS 2

Everybody has a story

And no two are the same

And forever we are family

When we call on Jesus name

The shackles that once held us

We can plainly see

They are lying on the floor

And we are free indeed

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Welcome To The House Of The Lord

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

Welcome To The House Of The Lord

Mark Mathes Chris White Music (BMI)

Dixie Phillips

Welcome to the house of the Lord

Get ready for a blessing and all God has in store

Welcome to the house of the Lord

Where two or three are gathered He promises to be

Willing and able to meet our every need

So lift a hallelujah in this holy place

One taste of His presence and you’ll be forever changed

Come join the celebration, Love is breaking through

All things are possible when God is in the room

Here saints and prodigals can worship with one voice

Hope gives us all a reason to sing and to rejoice

There’s forgiveness in house of the Lord

There’s deliverance in the house of the Lord

There’s victory in the house of the Lord

He is here today to redeem and restore

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We Will Not Grow Weary

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

We Will Not Grow Weary

Mark S. Mathes/Chris White Music/BMI

Sue C. Smith/Christian Taylor Music/SueCSmith Songs/BMI

Church of God keep marching on to higher ground

It will not be long until the trumpets sounds

Follow in the pathway saints before have trod

And do not grow weary in the work of God

We will not grow weary in the work of God

For the Savior we will lift His banner up

We’ll press on to vic-to-ry for Heaven’s cause

We will not grow weary in the work of God

There’s a world tha’st sinking in a sea of sin

There’s a harvest waiting, there are hearts to win

For the Cross of Calvary where your soul was bought

Oh, do not grow weary in the work of God

Bridge:

We’re marching to Zion

Beautiful beautiful Zion

We’re marching upward to Zion

We will not grow wary in the work of God

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We Love America

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

WE LOVE AMERICA

Mark Mathes / Chris White Music (BMI)

Dixie Phillips / Wayfaring Prophet Songs (BMI)

I see a sky of blue

And a field of green

I see cattle in the middle

Of a clear, cold stream

I see America

From my front porch swing

I hear crickets at night

And a bullfrog croak

I hear whippoorwills a singin’

In the mountain smoke

I hear America

From my front porch swing

Pre-C

The lady in the harbor with a lit-up torch

Reminds me how blessed I am on my front porch

We LOVE America

we PRAY for America

We STAND for America

The land of the free

Thank God for America

God bless America

Let every American sing

“We love America!”

From our front porch swing

Now there’s a church bell ringing

From a country mile

A guitar strumming and some humming

Lord, It makes me smile

I love America

From my front porch swing

Pre-C

From busy streets of New York to each sleepy town

We remember our soldiers, as we kneel down

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Trust The God Who Makes A Way

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

Trust the God Who Makes A Way

Mark Mathes Chris White Music (BMI)

Dixie Phillips

VS1

The Lord sees you

He’s in control

Walks beside you

Wherever you go

Closer than a brother

He’s your best friend

God is for you

You can count on Him

Trust the God who carries you through ev’ry heartache

Trust the God who holds you close when you’re afraid

Trust His loving heart on life’s darkest days

Trust the God who makes a way

He thinks of You

With love so real

His heart of mercy

Feels what you feel

He’s always faithful

And so much more

Nothing can stop

The kindness of the Lord

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To Get To Me

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

To Get To Me

Mark S. Mathes/Christ White Music/BMI

Dixie Phillips, Wayfaring Prophet Songs, BMI

Love paid the greatest cost

On dark Calvary

There Jesus took my cross

So I could be free

Oh, I know where my help comes from

Now there’s an empty grave

That fills hearts with hope

Now I don’t have to face

this world on my own

Oh, I know where my help comes from

…..So

I’ll praise Him in my prison

In the middle of the night

I’ll worship through my storm

When the waves are risin’ high

I’ll pray through ‘til I touch Him

And bow down at His feet

Oh, I’d give anything

To get to Jesus

‘Cause He gave ev’rything to get to me

Old Darkness brings his chains

Tells me I am through

I call on the one name

Who breaks chains in two

Oh I know where my help comes from

I’ll praise Him in my prison

In the middle of the night

I’ll worship through my storm

When the waves are risin’ high

I’ll pray through ‘til I touch Him

And bow down at His feet

Oh, I’d give anything

To get to Jesus

‘Cause He gave ev’rything to get to me

I will tear off a roof

WALK ON A STORMY SEA

I’ll press through the crowd

To get to Jesus feet

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Through The Cross

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

THROUGH THE CROSS

Mark S Mathes Chris White Music (BMI)

Kenna West/

Sue C. Smith/

Verse 1:

For every sinner who longs for freedom

there is a Door that’s open wide

For every seeker, one road to travel

That leads to resurrection life

CHORUS:

We come to the Father through the Son.

We come to Son through His grace

And through his grace all who are lost

Can find salvation through the cross

Verse 2:

The chains that bound us could tell our story

We have a past that ends the same

The blood of calvary declares the victory

Of all who calls on Jesus’ name

Bridge:

To the cross we all still go

In the cross we still find hope

And Hope cries out to every soul

The cross has made a way

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Throne Room Of Heaven

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

THRONE ROOM OF HEAVEN

Mark Mathes/Chris White Music/BMI

Dixie Phillips

VS1:

I’ve been to the throne room of heaven

Through the blood of Jesus

I have caught a glimpse of His glory and His majesty

I’ve been to the throne room of heaven

Where I felt new freedom

Oh, the treasures that I found as I knelt before the King

He is my peace

He is my strength

Protector, Provider

And all that I need

I’ve been to the throne room of heaven

Down on my knees

He gives joy in my sorrow

Hope for today,

Strength for tomorrow

He always makes a way

I’ve been to the throne room of heaven

Down on my knees

VS2:

I’ve been to the throne room of heaven

Where the angels cry holy

Oh how wonderful it is the King of Kings would welcome

I’ve been to the throne room of heaven

Where I’ve been forgiven

I will never be the same forever and eternity

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That Place

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

THAT PLACE

Mark Mathes / Chris White Music (BMI)

Adina Bowman / Sunset Gallery Music (BM)

VS1:

Oh little town

Oh little child

You mark the spot where God and sinners reconciled

So little known

But mercy’s song

Proclaimed your fame to every soul – and Heaven smiled

CHORUS

That place – where all hope was born

Embraced the weary and the worn

The world beyond the stable walls

Would never be the same

Forever changed by the glory and grace

In that place

VS 2

So long ago

So far away

But this miracle of love still changes lives today

It all began

In Bethlehem

The Promised One lay sleeping on a bed of hay

And/the shepherds on the hillside

Heard the angels sing

They ran down to the stable

To see the newborn King –

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The Star Still Shines

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

THE STAR STILL SHINES

Mark S. Mathes, Chris White Music (BMI)

Devon Cunningham, Sunset Gallery Music (BMI)

Donna Norton, Ketone Songs (ASCAP)

VERSE 1:

Three men were seeking with hope in their heart

For a Promise they traveled so far

They found the new king in the Bethlehem stall

Led by the light Of the star

VERSE 2:

For those who are searching for peace in your heart

The promise is not very far

Though the manger is empty King Jesus still calls

He is the light of the star

PRE CHORUS:

Hear the good news that has not changed

Hear the good news that still echoes today

CHORUS:

Oh weary soul hear this song

There is a hope for everyone

Jesus the Light broke through the night

With mercy’s new dawn

Just like the wise men found the promise divine

Now every life that’s seeking will find

In the darkest of night, lift up your eyes

‘Cause the star still shines

BRIDGE:

Rejoice, rejoice

Jesus still shines!

Rejoice, rejoice

Let every believer lift their voice

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The Shepherd’s Hand

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

The Shepherd’s Hand

Mark S. Mathes, Christ White Music, BMI

Verse 1:

If He would leave the ninety-nine
And rescue one lost sheep
Then He would do the same for one
Who’s soul is sinking deep
He would walk on water,
Go farther than you planned
I know for I’ve felt the Shepherd’s hand

Chorus:

Jesus is a Rescuer
For those who’ve gone astray
Jesus is the Way maker
when there seems to be no way
He’d walk a hill; His Fathers’ will,
Bear scars for every man
I know for I’ve felt the Shepherd’s hand

Verse 2:

My friend if your discouraged and
you fear the morning light
If pain has gripped your mortal soul
And nothing seems just right
There is peace and comfort
And strength to help you stand
I know for I’ve felt the Shepherd’s hand

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Shackles And Chains

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

SHACKLES AND CHAINS

Mark S. Mathes, Chris White Music, BMI

Sue C Smith, Christian Taylor Music/SueCSMith Songs (BMI)

Once I was a captive

Once I was a slave

I lived my life in darkness

Underneath my shame

Sin had kept me locked up

So far away from grace

Til mercy shook my prison

and hallelujah I escaped

CHORUS

Chains

Shackles and chains

They were meant to hold me down,

Now they’re lying on the ground

Chains

Shackles and chains

Jesus broke their power

I’m free to praise His name

I’ll never be a prisoner again

To shackles and chains

Now freedom is my anthem

And I don’t miss a chance

To raise my hands in worship

Let these feet begin to dance

So I tell the old old story

About the rugged cross

And my victory in Jesus

Since the day I lost…my

BRIDGE

Shake off your chains

And let Him set you free

Shake off your chains

And claim your victory

(3 times)

LAST CHORUS

Chains

Shackles and chains

They were meant to hold YOU down,

Now they’re lying on the ground

Chains

Shackles and chains

Jesus broke their power

YOU’RE free to praise His name

YOU’RE never be a prisoner again

To shackles and chains

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Scarred Feet On Gold Streets

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

SCARRED FEET ON GOLD STREETS

Mark S. Mathes: Chris White Music (BMI)

Dixie Phillips: Chris White Music, Asheville Music Publishing/BMI

His first steps were taken in a carpenter’s shop

When He was 12, He stopped by the Temple to talk

Climbed Calvary’s Hill at 33

Death held Him in a grave

But He walked out in victory

Pre-C

And everywhere His footprints had been

Was just the beginning, not the end

‘Cause now His scarred feet

Walk on gold streets

He strolls across heaven far and wide

We will step on that shore

Fall at the pierced feet of the Lord

And thank Him for His great sacrifice

So keep on running the race

One day we’ll see His face

And His scarred feet

Will lead us down those gold streets

The valley you’ve been walking through – is long and it’s deep

Pain’s been your companion with little relief

Keep marching on, one day you’ll find

He’s worth ev’ry mile, when you cross the finished line

Pre-C

Wherever Jesus has led you my friend

Is just the beginning, not the end

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A Road Called Hope

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

A ROAD CALLED HOPE

Mark S. Mathes, Chris White Music, BMI

Dixie Phillips

I traveled down a path so unfamiliar.

Every turn was just a dead-end road.

Until I chose the one called straight and narrow

Now I’m living on A road called hope.

Hope is an anchor

Firm and secure

Hope for the future

When days seem so unsure

Hope in a faithful God that won’t let go

I’m living on a road called hope

My hope is built on Jesus Christ my Savior.

And one day my faith will turn to sight.

‘Cause every curve on this road is for certain

The it leads to everlasting life

Boundless hope

Endless Hope

Saving Hope

Redeeming Hope

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Praise The Name Of Jesus Forever And Ever

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

Praise the Name of Jesus Forever and Ever

Mark S. Mathes, Chris White Music, BMI

Dixie Phillips, Wayfaring Prophet Songs, BMI

Praise the name of Jesus forever and ever

Let us lift His name up together

Jesus, Jesus Jesus

Praise the name of Jesus forever and ever

From the rising of the sun to the setting of the same

The name of the Lord is worthy to be praised

In ev’ry high and ev’ry low

We will bless His name wherever we go

As we enter in His courts with thanksgiving we will sing

Let our worship rise and magnify the King

Then ev’ry word of ev’ry song

Will enter the throne room where they belong

He has been so good

Like He said He would

He has never failed

He does all things well

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The Power Of His Blood Gives Life

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

The Power Of His Blood Gives Life

Mark Mathes Chris White Music (BMI)

Dixie Phillips

Two thousand years have come and gone

Since Jesus’ blood ran down the Cross

The holy stream soaked Calvary’s Hill

Redeeming work paid the cost

Pre-C

Love poured from His bleeding side

as our sacrifice

The power of His blood gives life

Let the redeemed testify

Oh, the power of His blood gives life.

One spotless Lamb shed sinless blood

This crimson spring now speaks for us

Breaking sin’s curse with just one drop

This healing flood cannot be stopped

I once was bound But now I’m free

That’s the wonder-working power

I was so blind But now I see

That’s the wonder-working power

God broke my chains I am redeemed

That’s the wonder working power

All guilty stains Are washed away

That’s the wonder-working power

And I will live Beyond the grave all because

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Pour Us Out

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

Pour Out Us

Mark S. Mathes/Chris White Music/BMI

Josiah Palmer/Di We Just Make Music/BMI

Andrew Greer/

VERSE 1:

We sit at this table

In this worn-out pew

Invited in the mystery

The mystery of You

And though we’re unworthy

Still You say, “Child come,

You have a place here

Because of what I’ve already done”

CHORUS:

We take the bread

We drink the cup

In humble praise

We lift our hearts up

You laid down your life

Poured out your blood

So, take our lives

And pour out us

VERSE 2:

We are the burden

tired and confused

A little long too thirsty

Hungering for you

PRE-CHORUS:

Fill us with your mercy

Fill us with your love

Spilled out and broken

Lord, use us

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One Thousand Words

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

ONE THOUSAND WORDS

Words and music by Mark S. Mathes

Chris White Music/BMI

VERSE 1:

Earth has no words to tell of the peace that is found in Jesus

As this earth’s foundation is shaken and crumbling down

No outward expression can ever describe His great glory

Or love He displayed on a cross with a thorny crown

CHORUS

One thousand words could never describe our Great Savior

No other has given His life that we might live

One million lifted up hands can’t display His favor

One thousand words could never describe our Great Savior

VERSE 2:

All Day and night around heaven’s throne angels sing, “holy holy”

The Elders bow down and they worship the Great I Am

Let earth join the chorus with thundering, great adoration

Exalting our Savior with all that we possibly can

CH:

BRIDGE:

Redeemer, Bread of Life, Son of the Living God

The Lion of Judah, the rock that I’m standing on

Master, Teacher, Mighty King of all Kings

Alpha, Omega, Almighty and High Priest

Prophet, Emmanuel, Shepherd and Prince of Peace

Only Begotten Son, The Reason that I sing

Holy, and Righteous, The Lamb that was slain

His name is Jesus, Jesus, Jesus! Name above all names

CH:

ENDING:

One thousand words could never, could never, could never

describe our Savior

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Once Upon A Rugged Cross

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

ONCE UPON A RUGGED CROSS
Mark S. Mathes, BMI, Chris White Music

Randy Cox, ASCAP, Nouveau Notes Music
Eva Wilson, BMI, Wayfaring Prophet Songs

V1
Salvation’s anthem echoes for all eternity
The work of Christ completed for you and me
All sin and death and darkness bow at His Holy name
It is finished, it is done, by the Author of our faith

CHO
Once upon a rugged cross
He knew what it would cost…to love the lost
He hung where crimson mercy flowed His blood still tells the greatest story ever told
Redemption’s hope revealed the Father’s plan So we can live forever after and it all began
Once upon a cross
Once upon a rugged cross

V2|
Did angels weep in silence, did all of heaven see?
The wounded suffering Savior on Calvary
Did soldiers bow in reverence did strangers run and hide
As creation testified of this Jesus crucified

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On My Knees

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

On My Knees I Bow

Mark S. Mathes, Chris White Music, BMI

Dixie Phillips, Wayfaring Prophet Songs, BMI

Regi Stone, Experience Worship / Nouveau Notes, ASCAP

V 1

Sometimes I speak Your name

just as the dawn is breaking

And whisper prayers that only

You and I will ever know

Sometimes I fall down to my knees

In anxious desperation

And You reach out and comfort

My troubled soul

On my knees I bow

In holy reverence

On my knees I find

Help in Your presence

And as far as faith can see

There are no impossibilities

When I fight my battles

On my knees

V 2

When I must walk a road

that’s paved with hurt and heartache

And face hard days that

Try to rule the way I sometimes feel

You taught me how to trust in You

in Painful situations

When it gets hard to stand strong,

I always kneel

Lord, I kneel at the cross

kneel at the cross

I know You will meet me there

Lord, I kneel at the cross

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An Old Upright Piano

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

AN OLD UPRIGHT PIANO (AND THE OLD RUGGED CROSS)

Words and Music by Mark S. Mathes/Chris White Music

VS1:

Everybody gather around

We’re gonna sing some songs

Songs about the love of Jesus

This is where you belong

Pre-Chorus

Don’t matter who you are

Don’t matter what you’ve done

Don’t matter where you’ve been

The door’s wide open, here’s your invitation

And the Sprit says “Come on in”

We’ll sing glory (glory)

Hallelujah (hallelujah)

Amazing Grace and Jesus Paid the Cost

We’ll sing about our Savior (Our Savior)

And how He saves the lost

And with an old upright piano

We’ll sing the Old Rugged Cross

VS 2:

You can lay your burdens down

Forever you can be set free

You can sing about the power

For all eternity

PRE-CH

BRIDGE:

At the cross, at the cross

Where I first saw the light

And the burden of my heart rolled away

It was there by faith

I received my sight

And now I am happy all the day

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Old Clothes

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

OLD CLOTHES

Mark Mathes- Chris White Music/BMI

Dixie Phillips – Wayfaring Prophet, (BMI)

Sue C. Smith – Christian Taylor Music/SueCSmith Songs (BMI)

Joel Lindsey – Mike Curb Music/Songs From The Inside (BMI)

VS1:

I’ve got a new robe

Thank the Lord it fits me fine

I’ve got a new robe

Never thought it would be mine

And those rags of sin I used to wear

I’m leaving them all behind

And I ain’t gonna need those old clothes anymore

VS2:

I’ve got a new song

I’ll never forget the day

I’ve got a new song

When Jesus washed the old away

And I’ve traded in my old robe

For a garment that’s made of praise

And I ain’t gonna need those old clothes anymore

BRIDGE:

Those old clothes were heavy

With regret and guilt and shame

Those old clothes were worn out

Thank God I made a change

Cause I thought I’d have to wear them

For all eternity

But now they’ve all been cast off

And buried in the sea

VS3:

Well, I’ve got a new robe

And a brand new heart inside

I’ve got a new robe

And it’s made of spotless white

Every thread was sown with love and grace

And I’ll wear it for all time

And I ain’t gonna need those old clothes any more

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The Numbers Don’t Add Up

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

THE NUMBERS DON’T ADD UP

Mark S Mathes, Chris White Music, BMI

DIxie Phillips, Wayfaring Prophet Music BMI

One manger bed and one blazing star

One baby Boy came to where we are

The numbers don’t add up when it comes to mercy

33 years He lived here on earth

His last three years the multitudes learned

The numbers don’t add up when it comes to mercy

When you take a whole lotta grace

Plus a whole lotta love

You get John 3:16, that’s what Jesus does

The numbers don’t add up

When it comes to Mercy

Two wooden beams and three rusty spikes

One perfect Lamb was my sacrifice

The numbers don’t add up when it comes to mercy

100 failures and a thousand mistakes

One sinless blood and my debt was paid

The numbers don’t add up when it comes to mercy

One borrowed tomb but on day three

Death was dedeated for eternity

The numbers don’t add up when it comes to mercy

When you take a whole lotta grace

Plus a whole lotta love

You get John 3:16, that’s what Jesus does

The numbers don’t add up

When it comes to (His) Mercy

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My Sins Are Under The Blood

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

My Sins Are Under the Blood

Mark S. Mathes, Chris White Music, BMI

Darren W. Lore, Chris White Music; Asheville Music Publishing, BMI

@01.25.24

VS 1

I can tell you my story-

Filled with moments of glory;

And, failures I’d like to forget.

I can tell you of blessings-

Of trials and testing;

But, I haven’t shared all the news yet.

I once was so lost-

‘Till I knelt at the cross;

Where mercy met me where I was.

The Savior in love-

Reached down from above;

Now my sins are under the blood.

CHORUS

I’m saved and forgiven-

I’m finally living’ –

No chains hold me down;

I am free.

The guilt that I carried-

Has been cleansed and buried-

Forever cast in the deep sea.

My debt was paid-

When King Jesus gave-

His life through redeeming love.

I’m covered by grace-

Praise God I’m saved;

My sins are under the blood.

VS 2

There are many still searching-

With empty hearts yearning;

While building their lives on the sand.

But when the storms are raging-

There’s no hope or safety;

While trusting in the strength of a man.

Still there is a place-

Where you can feel safe;

In the middle of God’s mighty hands.

Come join the Redeemed-

Lift our voices and sing-

On Christ the Solid Rock I stand.

CHORUS

I’m saved and forgiven-

I’m finally living’ –

No chains hold me down;

I am free.

The guilt that I carried-

Has been cleansed and buried-

Forever cast in the deep sea.

My debt was paid-

When King Jesus gave;

His life through redeeming love.

I’m covered by grace-

Praise God I’m saved;

My sins are under the blood.

Ending

I’m covered by grace-

Praise God I’m saved;

My sins are under the blood.

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Love Still Calls

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

LOVE STILL CALLS

Mark Mathes, Chris White Music, BMI

Keith Sammons, BMI (Randy will fill in)

Dixie Phillips, Wayfaring Prophet Songs/BMI (Admin by ClearBox Rights)

Creation Date: March 20, 2024

Time will never erase

The story that took place

On a hill called Calvary

Beams of suff’ring and grace

Still testify today

That guilty stains can be washed clean…. ‘Cause

Love still calls from the cross

The Blood still pays the cost

2,000 years have come and gone

But this truth remains and still marches on

Love, love, love calls from the cross

His arms stretched open wide

As the sword pierced His side

Mercy poured down that old tree

Oh what a sacrifice

A King would give His life

So all the world could be set free no

Let’s raise our hands in praise

‘Cause Love made a way

And lift our voice and sing

The song of the redeemed

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Let The Rain Do The Talkin’

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

Let The Rain Do the Talkin’

Mark Mathes; Chris White Music (BMI)

Dixie Phillips, BMI, Wayfaring Prophet Songs/Admin by Clear Box Rights

Bernadette Negus; First Sunday Publishing/BMI (Admin. By Music Services)

Noah had a hammer – and a mission from God

Judgment was a-comin’ with a lightning rod

The skies were gonna open – and send down a flood

But the doubters and the haters kept on makin’ fun

He went right on a-buildin’ and he didn’t stop

And was safe inside the ark before the first rain drop…he

Let the rain do the talkin’

No need to say a word

Let the rain do the talkin’

Let God’s mighty voice be heard

So keep answerin’ your callin’

Keep a-movin’, keep a-walkin’

And let the rain,

Let the rain do the talkin’

We all have a job that – God has called us to do

People may not get it but we gotta stay true

And just like Noah showed us – we’ll keep pressin’ on

We don’t hafta have an answer if they say we’re wrong…we’ll

BRIDGE

Be still and know that He is God

Let Him silence ev’ry doubt

Be still and know that He is God

He is workin’ all things out…just

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The King Of Eternity

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

THE KING OF ETERNITY

Words and Music by Mark S. Mathes

VS 1:

One day the Son of God left heaven and His rightful throne

For a world that would reject Him, with no place to call His home

He took a crown of thorns and died for sinners just like me

Two thousand years have passed on bye but He’s still King of Kings

CH:

He rules and reigns, (He rules and reigns)
and lives in me (and lives in me)

His royal blood and amazing love can set the captives free

Immortal, Invisible, He will always be

The King of eternity

The King of Eternity.

VS 2:

Oh, once there was a chosen king who was a shepherd boy

Who grew in strength and power but his kingdom was destroyed.

And many kings have taken thrones and live like royalty

But one day every earthy king will bow at Jesus’ feet

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Jesus Is Enough

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

Jesus Is Enough

Mark Mathes, Chris White Music – BMI

Dixie Phillips, Wayfaring Prophet Songs – BMI

The Savior in the stable

The Gift of all time

Has changed us forever

That first Christmas night

There will never be another present

Beneath the Christmas tree

That’s compares to heaven’s Child

We have all we need

We have the gift of His Presence

The wonder of His love

We have all we need this Christmas

Yes, We have all we need this Christmas

Jesus is enough

There’s beauty in the season

With gifts we exchange

All wrapped with bows and ribbons

But this truth remains

There will never be another present

Beneath the Christmas tree

That’s compares to heaven’s Child

We have all we need

Sing Noel

Emmanuel’s with us

So ring the bells

Jesus is enough

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If This Is My Cross

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

IF THIS IS MY CROSS

Mark Mathes, Ray Hollis, Daryl Williams,

Chris White Music BMI, Alyndon Music BMI, Ray Hollis Music BMI

Chorus

If this is my cross I’ll bear it

If this is my trial I’ll face it

If this is my victory I’ll claim it

My cross, my trial, my victory

God’s got a plan that He’s workin in me

Verse 1

I count it all joy in times of trouble

Knowing my God is strong and well able

Times may be hard and sometimes a struggle

I’ll praise the one whose always been faithful

Verse 2

No matter the path that I may walk down

There is a peace that still can be found

Through flame or flood God grace will abound

Each step I take is holy ground

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I’ll Make It Through

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

I’ll Make it Through

Words and Music by Mark S. Mathes

VS1:

Troublesome waters may roll

Cover my body and my soul

But Jesus is with me wherever I go

So, I’ll make it through

The flames of this world may surround

And fiery darts fall all around

Down on my knees I’ll be found

And I’ll make it through

God’s been with me through every storm

Why would He now leave me alone

He’s been my shield and my refuge

When stormy winds blew

So when this earthly body’s tired and worn

And ready to cross to Heaven’s shore

I know my Lord will be there too

and I’ll make it through

VS2:

He’s been right beside me in the night

When it seemed like no end was in sight

By faith I believed all will be alright

And I would get through

So looking back now it’s clear to see

The road where the Light was leading me

And will now for all eternity

Yes, I’ll make it through

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I’m An Eye Witness

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

I’m an Eyewitness

Mark Mathes, Chris White Music/BMI

Dixie Phillips, Wayfaring Prophet Songs/Admin by Clear Box Rights, BMI

I wasn’t there when Mary placed Him in the manger

I never saw the stable where He slept

I never heard the angels singing on the hillside

I never watched Him taking his first step

But I’m an eyewitness of how His love can change a life

An eyewitness and I can testify

In ev’ry row and ev’ry pew

Are broken lives that He’s made brand new

I’ve had a front row view

Yes, I’m an eyewitness

I wasn’t there when Jesus walked the road to Calv’ry

I never saw the hammer or the nails

I never heard my Savior cry out, “It is finished.”

I only know His mercy never fails

And I’m an eyewitness of how His love can change a life

An eyewitness and I can testify

In ev’ry row and ev’ry pew

Are broken lives that He’s made brand new

I’ve had a front row view

Yes, I’m an eyewitness

I’ve seen the evidence

I know that it is true

He saved me by His grace

And I’m living proof

And I’m an eyewitness of how His love can change a life

An eyewitness and I can testify

In ev’ry row and ev’ry pew

Are broken lives that He’s made brand new

I’ve had a front row view

Yes, I’m an eyewitness

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I Want To Go There

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

I Want To Go There (I Wanna Go There)

Words And Music By Mark S Mathes

Chris White Music

VS 1

I have heard it said that something’s missing

Until Jesus lives within your heart

And there is peace in knowing Gods forgiveness

Even in a world that’s falling apart

VS2

Still I’ve got a homesick feeling for sweet Heaven

though I’ve never seen it’s beauty rare

Don’t know how or when but by God’s mercy

I know one day soon I’m going there

I wanna go there – where the streets are paved with gold

I wanna go there – to a land where we’ll never grow old

I wanna go there – where Jesus is the light, where there never is a night, where everything is gonna be just right

I wanna go there!

VS3

Come and go with me to meet King Jesus

We’ll bow down with angels ‘round the throne

What a glad reunion with dear loved ones

Where Forever we will be at home

I wanna go there – where the streets are paved with gold

I wanna go there – to a land where we’ll never grow old

I wanna go there – where Jesus is the light, where there never is a night, where everything is gonna be just right

I wanna go there!

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I Know Him

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

I Know Him

Words and Music by Mark S Mathes

Chris White Music/BMI

VS 1

I will not boast of power or great riches

Or marvel at the mighty works of men

But I will glory in the name of Jesus

And the power of His nailed scarred hand

Pre-Chorus:

He reached way down and lifted me

from the miry clay

Forever I will testify how Jesus made a way.

I know Him, Yes, I know Him

I know the kindness of His heart

And tender Mercy

Oh I know Him, Yes I know Him

and He knows me

And though I walk through valleys and through shadows

He guides and comforts me along the way

He gives me rest and leads beside still waters

I call Him Lord and He calls me by name

He knew me at my worst and yet He loved me

Forgave my sin and cast them in the deepest sea

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I Gotta Tell Somebody

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

I GOTTA TELL SOMEBODY

Mark S Mathes Chris White Music (BMI)

Dixie L Phillips

There was a Samaritan woman (optional line- There was a thirsty woman)

Who took her jar of clay

To fill it up with water

but her life was forever changed

Her questions were all answered

When she met Jesus waiting there

He gave her Living Water

She ran to town to share

I gotta tell somebody (gotta tell somebody)

I can’t keep it to myself

I gotta tell somebody (gotta tell somebody)

What happened at the well
I’m not the same

Since He came

There’s just so much to tell

I gotta tell somebody

I can’t keep it to myself

This well is for the thirsty

Those dying for a drink

Just one drop from this fountain

Has the pow’r to set souls free

The day that my heart tasted

Of this water pure and true

My sins were then all washed away

Thank God for the Good News

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The House of Hallelujah

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

THE HOUSE OF HALLEUJAH

Mark Mathes Chris White Music (BMI)

Kenna West

Sue C Smith

VERVE 1

Welcome to the place

Where are the doors are open wide

It’s the sanctuary

Everybody come inside

This is your call to worship

To lift your voice and sing

And join the songs of the redeemed

CHORUS

This is a house of Hallelujah

And to Jesus we bring our praise.

with our voices in a mighty anthem

We’re lifting a song in the House of Hallelujah

VERSE 2:

Here inside these walls

You can lay down every care

There’s no condemnation

For all who gather here

This is your invitation

Our God is listening

And join the songs of the redeemed

Bridge

Hallelujah, Hallelujah

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The Holy Wonder

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

HOLY WONDER

Words and Music by Mark S Mathes

Chris White Music, BMI

VS 1

Wrapped up in holiness

Silently delivered

So indescribable;

(The) Gift and the Giver

The Image of the Invisible

Prophesy fulfilled

Sent to the world

With a Heavenly Zeal

Wonderful, counselor, Mighty God

Worthy of thunderous praise

Born of a virgin in Bethlehem

Angels from heaven proclaimed

The Holy Wonder

VS2

Marvelous mystery,

Peaceful captivity

Shepherds And Wisemen,

A gentle Nativity

Savior, Messiah

asleep in the hay

Heaven came down

On that first Christmas Day.

O the wonder of it all

Jesus came to die for us

The wonder of it all

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Highlight Reel Of Grace

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

Highlight Reel of Grace

Mark Mathes, Chris White Music, BMI

Dixie Phillips

Right here in this room, here in this place

Mem’ries and stories from yesterday

Pain from the past, poor choices were made

(But) the best moments came when our lives were changed

And lookin’ back we can see

Him workin’ behind the scenes

Takin’ ev’ry bit of dirt

And the heartache and hurt

Writin’ glory in each loss

All because of Calvary’s cross

Mercy’s on display

On the highlight reel of grace

Love shines down on us with rays of hope

Each new mornin’ God’s goodness shows

Joy rushes in and gives a song to sing

Setting the stage for such a beautiful thing

Life will never be picture perfect

While livin’ here below

But we have watched and we’ve served Him

Long enough to know

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He’s Working In Me

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

He’s Working In Me

Mark Mathes/Chris White Music/BMI

Daryl Williams/Alyndon Music/BMI

Ray Hollis

CHORUS

If this is my cross, I’ll bear it

If this my trial I’ll face it

If this my victory I’ll claim it

My cross, my trial, my victory

Gods got a plan He’s working in me

VERSE 1:

I count it all joy in times of trouble

Knowing my God is strong and well able

Times may be hard and sometimes I struggle

I’ll praise the One who’s always been faithful

VERSE 2:

No matter the path that I may walk down

There is a peace that still can be found

Through flame or flood God’s grace will abound

Each step I take is holy ground

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He’ll Love Me To The End

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

He’ll Love Me to The End

Mark Mathes; Chris White Music/BMI

Gene Ezell; Chris White Music/BMI

Bernadette Negus; First Sunday Publishing/BMI (Admin. By Music Services)

VERSE 1

When my valley of sorrow just goes on and on

And the pathway to healing is so hard and long

When the landmarks aren’t looking like I hoped they would

I’ll rest in the truth that my God is still good…and

CHORUS

Wherever this broken road takes me

He’ll never leave or forsake me

His Mercy and Goodness are here by my side

Following me all the days of my life

Whether heartache or joy is around the next bend..

He’ll love me to the end

VERSE 2

I can sing when it’s raining until the sun shines

Cause there’s peace in the darkness God wants me to find

Though this journey’s not easy, I’ll walk it in faith

Believing and trusting He’s chosen my way…and

CHORUS

BRIDGE

To the end of sorrow

To the end of grief

To the end and forever

He promises me….that

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Happy Birthday Jesus

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

Happy Birthday Jesus

Mark S. Mathes/Chris White Music/BMI

Dixie Phillips

(I wonder) if they hang up garland in the Hallways of Heaven

Does the angel choir practice for that special day

(Do they sing) “happy birthday Jesus” and “glory glory glory”

As they decorate and celebrate with GREAT songs of praise

Happy birthday Jesus

We remember

When you left the throne of Heaven for a manger of hay

Happy birthday Jesus

Oh the splendor

Of Heavens’ celebration on this Christmas day

Now do the shepherds get together and recall that dark hillside

When the angel came and told them about Bethlehem

Are the wisemen at the party, Does the innkeeper drop by and

Do they talk about the stable where the story began

Happy birthday Jesus (Happy birthday Jesus)

Happy birthday Jesus! It’s Christmas day.

Happy birthday Jesus (Happy birthday Jesus)

Happy birthday Jesus! It’s Christmas day.

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The Great I Am (Changed Who I Was)

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

The Great I AM Changed Who I AM

Mark S Mathes, Chris White Music, BMI

Dixie Phillips, Wayfaring Prophet Songs – BMI

I was lost when Mercy found me

I was blind but now I see

God made me a new creation

On the day He set me free

All the burdens I once carried

Are on the shoulders of my Lord

All the shame and guilt forgiven

They don’t haunt me any more

The GREAT I AM changed who I am

And I will never be the same again

‘Cause I’ve been washed by His own blood

I’m no longer who I once was

The GREAT I AM changed who I am

Oh, how wonderful to know him

And be saved by his sweet grace

I will praise his name forever

and soon see him, face-to-face

I’ve been changed

By the Great I Am

I’ve been saved

By two nailed scarred hands

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Grace Upon Grace

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

GRACE UPON GRACE

Mark S. Mathes, BMI, Chris White Music

Randy Cox, ASCAP, Nouveau Notes Music
Eva Wilson, BMI, Wayfaring Prophet Songs

V1
There’s a Promise rising up from the ashes of our lives
It’s the Spirit made of fire and of love
We praise God His grace does not depend on what we’ve done for Him It all depends on what He’s done for us

CHO
His grace upon grace
Strength upon strength
His grace is sufficient for you and me Grace upon grace
Gift upon gift
Day after day after day after day Grace upon grace upon grace

V2
See His mercy drawing near, hear it echo through the earth He is building up His church stone by stone
And our song, our faith, eternal hope will stand on nothing less Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness alone

CHO

BRI
His power coming down It’s pouring down
Filling up this place Spilling out…

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Gonna Send The Rain

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

GONNA SEND THE RAIN

Mark S Mathes Chris White Music (BMI)

Dixie Phillips

The world is dry and thirsty

From the desert winds

But mighty clouds of glory

Will be movin’ in

When the saints pray up a storm

The drought will have to end

And I believe God is gonna send the rain

God is gonna send the rain

Get ready for revival

Get ready for a change

I believe God is gonna send the rain

The latter rain is promised

Sweeping over us

An outpouring of God‘s mercy

Sure to be enough

From heaven’s throne a stream of love

Will cover sin and shame

oh I believe God is going to send the rain

The place is here, the time is now

Showers of blessings are comin’ down

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God Sees The Book

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

God Sees the Book

Mark Mathes; Chris White Music (BMI)

Dixie Phillips, Wayfaring Prophet Songs/BMI (Admin by Clear Box Rights)

Bernadette Negus; First Sunday Publishing/BMI (Admin. By Music Services)

Never in a million years would I choose to be here

But life has led me down a trail that’s filled with bitter tears

Pain and loss have been my companion

But I still know I’m never abandoned

Cause in the middle of my grief

The Lord reminded me…

I See One Chapter

God sees the book

I know the Author

He’s always good

So when I don’t understand

I will trust Mercy’s hand

Cause I see one chapter

But God sees the book

There are seasons in this life when I walk thru the dark

But I can trust the One who is the keeper of my heart

He’ll redeem each page of my story

Written with grace, compassion and glory

He is working for my best

(In) ev’ry trial and test…

I See One Chapter

He sees the book

I know the Author

And He’s always good

So when I don’t understand

I will trust Mercy’s hand

Cause I see one chapter

But God sees the book

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Go Back To The Cross

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

GO BACK TO THE CROSS

Mark Mathes, Chris White Music/BMI

Dixie Phillips, Wayfaring Prophet Songs, BMI

When you make plans for heaven

And trust the gift God’s given

You stand upon a Rock that’s full of truth

When days and nights last longer

And cold winds blow much stronger

There’s a refuge God has given you

Go back to the cross

Go back to Cal-va-ry

Return to the place

Where you first found grace

There’s hope (there’s hope for you and me)

And help (and help at the mercy tree)

Every burden is lost …..when we

Go back to the cross

There’s vic’try on this journey

So give God all your worries

Those rugged beams of grace will never fail

When He cried, “It is finished.”

New life was just beginning

Good News from that hillside still prevails

Burdens are lifted at Calvary

Calvary, Calvary

Burdens are lifted at Calvary

Jesus is very near

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The Glory Of It All

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

THE GLORY OF IT ALL

Mark S. Mathes Chris White Music (BMI)

Sue C, Smith Christian Taylor Music/SueCSmith Songs (BMI)

Out on the hillside the darkness of night

A sudden appearance unspeakable light

The song of the angels the news coming down

The rush of the shepherds to Bethlehem town

For the

the glory of it all

The glory of it all

the glory of it all

In a lowly cattle stall

The glory of it all

Come and fall before

The Son of God

Kings brought Him frankincense, vessels of myrrh

And for His royalty gold of great worth

Yet in His presence no treasure compared

Humbled and speechless they worshipped Him there

For the

CHORUS

Here in this moment I come face to face

The Son of the Highest right here in this place

What can I bring that is fit for a King

What can I offer but my everything

For the

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Forging Fire

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

FORGING FIRE

Michael Crook, Mark S. Mathes, Caleb Reavis

Jacob Lasher, James McCullough, Macy Aye

VS 1:

Cleanse my hands

Purify my heart

I want to draw near to you

And you draw near to me

Let my words

Bless your holy Name

When your work is done in me

I’ll never be the same

Pre-Chorus:

Take my life

Tempered by Your love

Until my faith is seen

Chorus:

Let the forging fire

Purify my life

Let all I say and do

Reflect my faith in Christ

And when I face the test

Help me endure the flames

Let the forging fire

Glorify Your Name

VS 2:

Help me stand

In every trial I face

Holding to your promises

Strengthen by Your grace.

I will not doubt

You always come through

Every good and perfect gift

Only comes from you

Pre-Chorus:

Take my life

Tempered by Your love

Until my faith is seen

Bridge:

In my worship, In my praise

In my offering, I’ll glorify your name

In my suffering, In my pain

In my trials, I’ll glorify Your name

In the fire, In the flame

In the forging, I’ll glorify Your Name

In our actions, Everyday

In confession, I’ll glorify Your Name

Oh yeah, I’ll glorify Your name

Oh, Yeah

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Faith Look Up

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

FAITH LOOK UP

Mark S. Mathes/Chris White Music/BMI

Sue C Smith

VS1
Life can have its share of disappointments

They will somehow find you where you are

There can be a million different reasons

To give in to a breaking heart

PRE-CH

But Child of God The Hills of Hope surround you

Remind yourself your help is all around you

Faith – look up

To the cross of Calvary

Knowing your deliverance has come

Faith – look up

For there’s an empty grave

The victory has already been won

And Jesus is enough

Faith look up

VS2

Oh my soul take shelter in His mercy

You are not abandoned or alone

Though despair and sorrow come against you

You’ll never face it on your own

PRE-CH

For love’s redeeming work has been completed

And it declares you cannot be defeated

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Everywhere

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

Everywhere

Mark S. Mathes

Dixie Phillips

Everywhere I look

Everywhere I go

God is on the move

Everywhere I look

Everywhere I go

I see living proof

The Lord’s been faithful to me

And that’s why I can sing

Everywhere I look

Everywhere I go

God is on the move

I believe a storm can blow in a beautiful season

‘Cause it never rains unless God has a reason

He’s working all things for my good

Just like He promised that He would

When I trust and watch His mighty hand

I see enough to testify again

I have heard behind the clouds that the sun is still shining

Things may seem impossible in our ways and timing

As far as from the east and west

I see where God has moved and blessed

And as deep and wide and high and low

There’s not a place His mighty love won’t go

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Every Blood Bought Promise

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

Every Blood-Bought Promise

Mark Mathes: Chris White Music/BMI

Dixie Phillips, Wayfaring Prophet Songs/BMI (Admin by ClearBox Rights)

Bernadette Negus; First Sunday Publishing/BMI (Admin. By Music Services)

God’s Word…stands firm through all the Ages

Se-cure…no matter what we’re facin’

We never need to fear

When dark clouds appear

Cause we’re buildin’ on the Rock that never changes…

Every blood-bought promise is true

Signed and delivered to carry us through

From Genesis to the Revelation

He’s the King of kings and Lord of all creation

WATCH HIS HAND MOVE

Every blood-bought promise is true

He said – that He’ll never forsake us

Each day – new mercies will amaze us

He’s workin’ overtime

And has our best in mind

Bringin’ beauty from the mess’ cause that’s what Grace does…

BRIDGE

Paid in full

On Mount Calvary

His crimson love

Still shouts from that tree

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The Crimson Book

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

THE CRIMSON BOOK

Mark Mathes/Chris White Music/BMI

Dixie Phillips

In the book of Genesis

A covenant began

Spotless lambs were offered

Time and time again

In the book of Isaiah

The prophet prophesied

The Messiah would come

And be rejected and die

Pre-C

And when John saw Jesus walking toward Him

He said, ‘Behold the Lamb who takes away the sins of men.”

Oh, God’s story of sacrifice

Runs red throughout it’s pages

And It tells of redemption’s price

And what it cost to save us

All the love and the blood it took

The ground shook!

found in God’s crimson Book

He took our cross

Saved us by His blood

Forgave our sin

There’s no greater love

Ending

Oh praise God for the Lamb

that was slain

And the empty grave

found in God’s Crimson book

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Caught Up

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

Caught Up

Words and Music by Mark S Mathes

Chris White Music/BMI

CHORUS

We’re gonna be caught up (gonna be caught together in the sky)

We’re gonna be caught up (when the trumpet sounds the dead in Christ are gonna rise)

Changed in a moment in the twinkle of an eye

Together with the saints and Jesus Christ

We’re gonna be caught up (gonna be caught up together in the sky)

VERSE 1

I’m just living in my temporary home

A pilgrim, and a stranger, on a weary, Road,

But there’s a Rescue coming one of these days

I’m watching and I’m listening for that trumpet sound

My hope is coming and I’m Heaven bound

When my savior calls, I’ll fly away

VERSE 2

Two men working in a field one day

One man will be left and the other called away

No one knows just when that moment will be

The Father up in Heaven will say “My Son

Go and get my children for the time has come”

And with the Lord we’ll live eternally

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Always Will

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

Always Will

Mark Mathes / Chris White Music (BMI)

VS 1:

I don’t have a lot of money

G D

But I’m still a millionaire

A D

When I look at all my blessings

Em A

There is nothing that compares

D D/F3

While to some my life seems modest

F# B

Though a beggar, I’m a king

And the One who holds tomorrow

A D

Is the one whose holding me

I’ve got peace the world can’t give you

D A7 D

I have love and that’s enough

Bm D

And sweet mercy from the Savior

E A

every morning fills me up

There are things I’ll never own

Like a mansion on a hill

That’s OK ‘cause I’ve got Jesus

A7 D

And I always will

VS 2

I may look a little different

G D

And my clothes a little worn

A D

I could use a little sunshine

E A

Cause I’ve weathered many storms

D/F#

There are many days behind me

F# B

And I’m sure it’s plain to see

G D

That I’ve got a homesick feeling

A D

To where a mansion’s waiting me. (Still)

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All I Know

Posted on December 19, 2024 by greg

All I Know

Mark Mathes / Zach Fox/Dixie Phillips

Thought I was two sins past forgiveness

2,000 sins ago

The broad path left me hopeless

Far from the narrow road

That’s all I knew back then

But that ain’t all I know now

I found a livin’ truth I gotta sing about

All I know is I’m forgiven

All I know is I am loved

All I know is I have freedom

Because of the One on the middle Cross

My past can’t get in front of me

And try to trip me up

‘Cause all my sins are covered by His blood

Hallelujah, that’s all I know

Now every day He sends new mercies

With the risin’ of the sun

His Word gives understanding

A new life has begun

Those lies I lived back then

I don’t believe them now

I found a livin’ truth I gotta sing about

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Going Going Gone

Posted on December 18, 2024 by greg

Going Going Gone

Tanessa Barber, Chris White Music BMI Sean Barber, Chris White Music BMI

What is the price placed on your soul The wage was disputed long ago
Up on the block
This one’s for sale

The charge was paid with three rusty nails He did it all because of his love
It was settled
Traded in blood

He was the highest bidder He paid for all your wrong He won the bid at Calvary Going Going Gone

He gave his life
He took the debt
For the weak and the strong This deal is final
Going, Going, Gone

How does it feel to be set free For new life is found in liberty The chains are gone
The old made new

He covered sins with no balance due Don’t look back you’re walking out The past behind you
Freedom to shout

Bridge

Going Once, Going Twice Gone

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Well Done

Posted on December 18, 2024 by greg

WELL DONE

Tanessa Barber, Chris White Music BMI Sean Barber, Chris White Music BMI

CHORUS

Well done thy good and faithful servant
Come into the presence s of the Lord
Lay down the load you’ve carried, find rest for the weary Welcome in my child you’ve made it home
Welcome in my child, Well Done

VERSE 1

The roads not always easy, the path not always straight Through the hard times and the valleys, his mercies are so great I’ve learned to keep on moving just a steady pace
One day it will be worth it as I see him face-to-face

CHORUS VERSE 2

The cross can be so heavy at times too much to bare
But if we keep believing rest assure he is right there
Friend we’ve almost made it just one more mile to go
Then we’ll see those walls of jasper and the streets made of pure gold

CHORUS

Well done thy good and faithful servant
Come into the presence s of the Lord
Lay down the load you’ve carried, find rest for the weary How I long to stand before him and to hear him say

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Unbroken

Posted on December 18, 2024 by greg

Unbroken

Tanessa Barber – Chris White Music / BMI
Scott Dotta – Blue Earth Brown Sky Music (ASCAP)
Josiah Palmer – Did We Just Make Music (BMI)/Writing Rounds Publishing (BMI)

VERSE 1

For every lie and every curse
For every word that’s steals your worth And says you’re not enough
For every stone thrown at your heart By the whispers in the dark
That say you can’t be loved

PRE

There’s a truth louder than the noise
Like a lion’s voice, roaring over you
Every fear trembles at the sound
That’s shaking up the ground, making all things new

CHORUS

Piece by piece He takes what is shattered
Mends the torn and the tattered, binds up every wound He brings beauty from the burning
Healing for the hurting, like only He can do

HOOK

You can stand on every word He’s spoken He’s making you unbroken

VERSE 2

For every part of you you’ve lost There is One who paid the cost He rescues and redeems

For every guilt that’s laid a claim There is forgiveness in His name That echoes sin’s defeat

HOOK 2

You can stand on every word He’s spoken
He’s reclaiming everything that has been stolen And making you unbroken

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Try Standing On The Rock

Posted on December 18, 2024 by greg

Try Standing on the Rock

Tanessa Barber, BMI Sean Barber, BMI

When it seems like all is going wrong and life just beats you down Remember through Jesus Christ new life can be found
He’ll give you hope, give you peace, a new life you can live
Try standing on the rock and put your trust in him

When you’ve hit rock bottom try standing on the rock He’s a firm foundation his mercies never stop
He’ll pull you up, pull you out, give you strength to stand Try standing on the rock instead of sinking sand

He will never ever leave you, he’s always by your side
Your source of strength your everything, he will be your guide He sticks closer than a brother, he knows your every need Try standing on the rock and he will set you free

CH BRIDGE

Standing on the rock (standing on the rock of ages) Jesus is the rock

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Time To Celebrate

Posted on December 18, 2024 by greg

Time To Celebrate

Debbie L Davis/Asheville Music Publishing (BMI) | Chris White Music (BMI) Lori Wilbins /Chris White Music (BMI)
Sean Barber Chris White Music (BMI)

Verse 1

What have I done with my life
Is there a way to make it alright
How do I get back on course
When all I have left are tears and remorse I’m just a prodigal out here alone
Now, I think it’s time to go home
But what will be waiting for me
What kind of welcome will I receive
Will there be sorrow, will there be shame Will I be judged for causing such pain Will they forgive and forget all my wrongs Or have I been gone for far too long

Verse 2

Oh but wait, is this real or a dream
I see my father running to me
Holding his arms open wide
Filled with compassion, tears in his eyes Finally wrapped in his loving embrace I’m amazed when I hear him say

Chorus

It’s time to celebrate
A lost one has come home
Time to celebrate
There’s rejoicing ‘round the throne Put on the ring and don the robe Let’s sing and shout today
It’s time to celebrate

Bridge

No matter how long you have waited
Or how much time you have wasted
Oh what joy when you hear the Father say…

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This Is How We Do It

Posted on December 18, 2024 by greg

THIS IS HOW WE DO IT

Tanessa Barber, BMI
Sean Barber, BMI
Kristi Fitzwater, Verve Works Music, BMI

CH
This is how we do it
This is how we praise
Lifting up our voices
We’re here to celebrate and bring the Good news of the gospel
His wonders and His grace
This is how we do it
This is how we praise

V1
The doors are open wide for all to come and enter in
No matter who you are, the things you’ve done, or where you’ve been
Leave behind your worries that have troubled you before
We’re just gonna sing about the goodness of the Lord…Oh

V2
We can’t hide the joy inside that comes from knowing him We’re gonna testify about Him time and time again
We may get excited, raise a hand and stand and shout Because the love of God is what it’s really all about…Oh

Bridge
This is how we dot it This is how we do it This is how we do it This is how we praise

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That’s Just Who You Are

Posted on December 18, 2024 by greg

That’s Just Who You Are

Scott Liebenow ASCAP,

Tanessa Barber, Chris White Music BMI,

Sean Barber, Chris White Music BMI

Verse 1

You can mend a heart that’s broken

Make it beat stronger than before

You can free a life in bondage

Shake loose the prison doors

You can pull us from the wreckage

Giving us healing from the scars

You’re the life giving God, that’s just who you are

You are Lord

You are King

You are high and lifted up oh God you are my everything

So I will praise with all of my heart

You’re the life giving God, that’s just who you are

Verse 2

There is power in your presence

Turning our sorrows into joy

There is courage and contentment

You fill that empty void

There is peace and hope in knowing

When I have wandered way too far

You’re the grace giving God That’s just who you are

BRIDGE

Chain breaker, grave shaker,, I rejoice in you, cuz that’s just who you are

Pain healer, shame stealer, I rejoice in you, that’s just who you are

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Speak Faith

Posted on December 18, 2024 by greg

Speak Faith

Tanessa Barber Chris White Music/BMI
Karen Gillespie
Wayfaring Prophet / BMI / admin; Clear Box Rights BMI

V1
If your days have turned into
What seems an endless night
You feel to weak and tired
To fight The same old fight
As long as you are breathing
You can whisper Jesus name
If you want your circumstance to change

C:
Speak Faith
Speak peace
No matter what you’re facing In every situation
Speak life
And Believe
Knowing that your God
Will meet your need
Speak faith

V2
Sometimes life is crazy
There’s no rhythm to the rhyme
Our thoughts can get so hazy
From the questions in our mind
But Jesus brings us victory
Truth is louder than the lies
By his word what’s dead can be revived

Tag
Tis so sweet to Trust with Jesus And to take him at his word

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Show Up

Posted on December 18, 2024 by greg

Show Up

Tanessa Barber Chris White music/BMI
Karen Gillespie Wayfaring Prophet / BMI / admin; Clear Box Rights Donna Jaree Brooks, ASCAP/
Creation Date 1/26/24

Chorus

God will show up
Show up
Exceedingly, abundantly over and above He will show up
Show up
Once again with his unfailing love
He will show up

Verse 1

God is always, always right on time (right on time) There’s no need to worry, this is why
This is why

Verse 2

When the enemy says there’s no hope (there’s no hope) Standing on His promises we know
We know

Bridge

Did he show up
In your darkest night
Did he show up
Can you testify
Did he show up
Raise your hands up high If he showed up

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Settled Forever In Heaven

Posted on December 18, 2024 by greg

Settled Forever In Heaven Tanessa Barber Chris White Music (BMI)

Debora Lawrence Harrah (BMI) Debora Harrah Music debsong@suddenlink.net

V1
Seasons will come, seasons will go
Flowers will fade, green grass will grow
Time marches on, with every breath that we take Leaders will rise, and kingdoms will fall Challenges made to customs and laws
The daily news tells more but do not be afraid

Chorus
God does not change (He does not change) His word is Settled Forever in Heaven
He does not change (He does not change) No reason to doubt, no reason question
He is faithful and true, solid, secure
He’s the hope that you can trust in
He does not change, his word will remain Settled Forever in Heaven

V2
He is our Lord, we call Him friend
He shed His blood to save us from sin
And God reaches out to the lost and hurting still today Then just like he said, he’ll come
again

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To take us home forever with him

Fulfilling his promise when we see him face to face

Bridge
God’s on the throne He’s in control
He’s still in command

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Sealed With A Kiss

Posted on December 18, 2024 by greg

Sealed With A Kiss

Tanessa Barber, Chris White Music BMI Sean Barber, Chris White Music BMI

Verse 1
Jesus prayed that this would pass
For his time had come at last
Then He looked into the eyes of his friend Sorrow gripped and broke his heart Scheming Judas played his part
Hope lost the war and greed won in the end Shadows danced in the moonlight
Flaming torches filled the night
This betrayal in the garden where it all began

Chorus
He could have ran, or chose to fight
Spoke the word, to set things right
Called down angels from heaven to assist
But Jesus was salvation’s plan
He was the spotless lamb
He came to earth for such a time as this
The deceiver leaned into the Lord
Angry soldiers raised their swords
His fate and his love was sealed …..with a kiss

Verse 2
He was bound and led away
Beaten, mocked and on display
He was sentenced to death upon that tree
As he hung there on the cross
Doubters thought that all was lost
But He bore the pain so we could all be free Jesus died for all our sins
He would do it all again
Our Saviour ,our redeemer, cares for you and me

Bridge
There’s no greater love you’ll find He is patient, He is kind
True love really does exist
It was bonded and secured
Paid in blood and insured
His love was sealed with a kiss

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Reach Out

Posted on December 18, 2024 by greg

REACH OUT

Tanessa Barber, BMI Sean Barber, BMI

So many hurting people
Actors on a stage
Hiding from themselves
Behind mask they have displayed I hear their mumbled whispers See pleading in their eyes

In faithless desperation Pain they can’t disguise

Pre Chorus

How can I reach them? Show them there is hope? Work through me Jesus Help me give them love

Chr

Reach out and show compassion, forgiveness and grace Reach out and give them Jesus
He’s the only one who saves
Reach out to the broken, the wounded and the lost Jesus paid it all

When he reached out on the cross

It’s time we find some boldness Speak up and be brave
No longer stand in silence
Or look the other way

Actions weigh much more than words Proved in truth and deed
Now’s the time to heed the call
To cover those in need

Pre Chorus

How can I reach them? Show them there is hope Work through me Jesus Help me give them love

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Promise of Grace

Posted on December 18, 2024 by greg

Promise Of Grace

Debbie L Davis: Asheville Music Publishing (BMI), Chris White Music (BMI) Gene Ezell, Chris White Music/BMI
Sean Barber, Chris White Music (BMI)

VERSE 1
If not for the kindness of Jesus
Who reached down and pulled me from sin If not for the hope of redemption
I’d be empty and broken within

Pre

But He poured out His mercy on me In that moment when I first believed

CHORUS

Oh what joy there is in trusting Jesus There’s a peace that can’t be explained
Oh what precious love the Savior has given In His promise, His promise of grace
In His promise, promise of grace

VERSE 2

This gift that He offers is priceless
It’s free but it’s worth more than gold Come taste of His favor and goodness You’ll find healing and rest for your soul

Pre

And for those who may feel undeserved Let me tell you this truth I have learned

CHORUS

BRIDGE

This promise brings freedom
From shackles and chains
With wave after wave of unending grace His Word is unchanging
His power still saves
Oh His amazing grace

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One More Time

Posted on December 18, 2024 by greg

One More Time

Tanessa Barber, Chris White Music BMI

Sean Barber, Chris White Music BMI

Kevin Pledger, Message Included Music/BMI

Have you ever questioned Lord, Is that really you?

And second guess just what it is He’s calling you to do

Although it’s hard to trust in things our blinded eyes can’t see

A leap of faith, One More Time could lead to victory

CHORUS

(Like) One more shout from the people at Jericho

And the walls came a tum-bl-ing down

One more man in the flame of a fiery furnace

They all saw walking around

One more dip in the waters of a muddy Jordan

And you won’t believe your eyes

It ain’t over til it’s over

And it won’t be long

Til He’s coming back One More Time

God is ever faithful, if you seek to follow him

Just step out of your comfort zone he’ll prove it again

Throughout his word he’s still the same, no he will never fail

Stand up to doubt, One More Time , and watch my God prevail

Bridge

One more night in the belly of a garden tomb

And the stone’ll be rolled away

One more step in the faith of a weary sinner

With a home in heaven to gain

One more shout of an angel at the trumpet call

And He’ll split the eastern sky

One more chance to get ready and it won’t be long

Till He’s coming back one more time

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Mercy Rescued Me

Posted on December 18, 2024 by greg

MERCY RESCUED ME

Gene Ezell, Chris White Music/BMI (Admin. by Clearbox)

Bernadette Negus: First Sunday Publishing/BMI (Admin. By Music Services)

Sean Barber, Chris White Music/BMI (Admin. by Clearbox)

VERSE

Fear had me locked up in its prison

Its iron grip so heavy on my heart

Telling of a future without Jesus

With lies that turned the brightest days to dark

It was my constant companion

That kept me in chains

Til I cried to the Savior

And with unfailing grace…

CHORUS

Mercy rescued me

From those chains of darkness

Love has set me free

And brought me deliv’rance

Replacing my worries

With perfect Peace

In His power and glory

Mercy rescued me

VERSE

(When) fear tries to build a wall around me

Threat-en-ing to lock me up again

I just have to speak the name of Jesus

He holds me close _ and reminds me when…

He was my constant companion

Who broke ev’ry chain

My Redeemer and Savior

With unfailing grace…

CHORUS

BRIDGE

My Savior wouldn’t leave me there

In the shadow of despair…

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Many Mighty Miracles

Posted on December 18, 2024 by greg

Many Mighty Miracles

Tanessa Barber, BMI Sean Barber, BM Eva Wilson, BMI

In the beginning when the Lord spoke the Word Creation came alive at His command
And since the fall of man God has given us The promise of a second chance

Like the water from a rock or a valley of dry bones A fiery furnace, den of lions or a flood
From Eden to Nineveh to Jericho
He’s never failed to show his never failing love

CHORUS
He’s the God of many mighty miracles God of the impossible
With mountains only he can move The God of healing the unlovable Mender of the broken ones
He is making all things new
We can believe the unbelievable
He’s doing the phenomenal
His promises still hold true
He’s the God of many mighty miracles

V2
Now you might be thinking that was all in the past But He’s the same God He was back then
And everything He does proves his faithfulness I’ll tell you what I’ve seen firsthand

Just like Jesus healed the blind, he has opened up my eyes And gave me water for my soul to thirst no more
His voice calms the wind and rain, and storms I face
Come, see the power of the wonder-working Lord

BRIDGE
There’s so many things God has done
If they were all written down, one by one
The world’s not big enough to hold the pages Of the miracles done throughout the ages

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Leave It Behind

Posted on December 18, 2024 by greg

LEAVE IT BEHIND

Sean Barber, Chris White Music BMI Tanessa Barber, Chris White Music BMI Eva Wilson, Wayfaring Prophet Songs BMI

V1
Like the woman at the well when she found Living Water Saying goodbye to a hist’ry of shame
Like the prodigal son going home empty-handed When you meet Jesus, you walk on in faith

CH
Leave it, leave it, leave it behind
Leave it, leave it, leave it behind
New life, new hope, new joy you will find When you leave it, leave it behind

V2
Are you bound in heavy shackles like ol’ Paul and Silas Walls closing in and no way to escape
This is your midnight cry all of heaven is listening Those shackles fall down in Jesus’ name…so

Bridge
Don’t look back, keep looking ahead
Like the disciples left their boats and nets Zaccheus left the tree to obey
Jesus arose and he left the grave, he left the grave

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Jesus Christ Our Everything

Posted on December 18, 2024 by greg

Jesus Christ Our Everything

Bob Sammons, BMI
Sean Barber, Chris White Music BMI

Verse 1

Baby sleeping in a manger
Oh, what wondrous sight
Angels singing out His praises (And) Wise men trav’ling in the night

The Son of God, born as a stranger Jesus is His name
He has come to bring salvation And bear our sin and shame

Chorus
He came to save, He came to heal His grace and mercy, oh so real The Lamb of God, the King of kings Jesus Christ, our everything

Verse 2

In the stillness of the garden Oh, what agony
He is praying to His Father “Let thy will be done with me”

They lead Him to the cross on Calv’ry Where His blood pays for sin
Christ the Savior lays down His life But this is not the end

Chorus

Bridge

They bury Him behind the stone
But in three days, the world will know He arose

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If It Wasn’t For You

Posted on December 18, 2024 by greg

If It Wasn’t for You (Gospel Choir)

Kevin Pledger, Message Included Music/BMI

Tanessa Barber, Chris White Music BMI

Sean Barber, Chris White Music BMI

Verse 1

(Lord if,) I could have a moment of Your time

I’d like to give you praise for the changes in my life

(I’ve just) got to tell my story, so I’m starting here with You

Before I tell the world just what You’ve brought me through

Chorus

If it wasn’t for you

I’d have no peace, I’d have no love

If it wasn’t for you

I’d have no hope in heaven above

(But) I wake up every morning to Your mercies that are new

I don’t know where I’d be

If it wasn’t for You

Verse 2

If only I knew then what I know now

I’ve wasted so much time just trying to figure out

The answers to my questions, and the purpose for my life

But when I heard you call my name, I started learning why

Bridge (alt Chorus)

If it wasn’t for you

I’d have no joy, I’d have no song

If it wasn’t for you

I’d have no home where I belong

(But) I wake up every morning to Your mercies that are new

I don’t know where I’d be

If it wasn’t for you

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I’m Walkin’ On Water

Posted on December 18, 2024 by greg

I’M WALKING ON THE WATER VERSE 1

Jesus called to Peter do not be afraid
You gotta step out of the boat, by faith and walk this way
He was doing fine but began to sink when he took his eyes off him
So the Lord reached down and pulled him up and delivered once again

CHORUS

I’m walking on water, I’m steppin’ in faith My eyes are on Jesus, every move I make
I’m trusting and believing, come sink or swim I’m walking on water, I gotta make it to him

VERSE 2

Now when the storms are raging and the wind starts to blow Step out on the water and get ready to go
Keep walking towards the master and keep your eyes him By faith just keep on moving and you won’t need to swim

CHORUS

BRIDGE

My eyes are on Jesus I’m not looking around
Only through Jesus can life be found
Keep your eyes on the master don’t be afraid
He will lead you and guide you every step of the way

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I’m Going Back To The Cross

Posted on December 18, 2024 by greg

I’m Going Back To The Cross Tanessa Barber, BMI
Sean Barber, BMI

I’ve gone astray
I’ve lost my way
Chasing dreams and fake realities Superficial tendencies
Leaving me in my own misery How did I get so far away
Then he reminds me
Where it all began

I’m going back to the cross Back to the place
Where I first met forgiveness And unwarranted grace Back to my first love

I wandered away Not counting the cost I’m finding my way Back to the cross

He said he’d never leave us or forsake us
It was I who thought I could do it on my own
I realize my faults and my failures
And regretting now the seeds that I had sown But like the prodigal I see my father
With open arms to take me back again

Bridge

I’m going back to the place where I belong I’ve been away so long

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I’m Abundantly Blessed

Posted on December 18, 2024 by greg

I’M ABUNDANTLY BLESSED Tanessa Barber, BMI
Sean Barber, BMI

I’m abundantly blessed, I’m blessed beyond measure Walking with him in his loving favor
Undeserving of such mercies and forgiveness
Not by a little, but a lot, he’s given me everything that I’ve got I’m abundantly blessed

God woke me up this morning, he gave me breath to breathe I’m clothed and in my right mind, I have my family
I have food on my table and shelter from the cold
I’m thankful for God’s blessings

For the half cannot be told.

I look at all the beauty that surrounds me Everywhere I look I see his hand
I can’t begin to count his many blessings
He just keeps right on blessing, blessing me again

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How’s He Gonna Do It This Time

Posted on December 18, 2024 by greg

How He’s Gonna Do It This Time

Bernadette Negus: First Sunday Publishing/BMI (Admin. By Music Services)

Gene Ezell, Chris White Music//BMI

Sean Barber, Chris White Music//BMI

(I’ve) heard about God’s reputation

(How) He parted waters and tore down walls

And How He saved a nation

When He made that giant fall

So when my situation – looks impossible to me

It’s just another chance for God to work and help me see…

I ne…ver have… to question

IF my God can do it

Or try to figure out the way

He’ll ever bring me through it

I trust Him with my future

Because I know His past

He works all things together

Beyond what I could ask

No, I never have to question

IF my God can do it

Just how He’s gonna do it this time

He may choose to move my mountain

Or walk beside me and help me climb

(He Might) heal me when I’m hurtin’

(Or) give peace in those hard times

But I know one thing for certain – He’ll be faithful to the end

And I can hardly wait to see how God comes through again…

BRIDGE

No eye has seen, no ear has heard

And no one can imagine

What God….. has prepared for us

So I Wait – in great – expectation….and

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He Holds The Keys

Posted on December 18, 2024 by greg

He Holds the Keys

Tanessa Barber, BMI Sean Barber, BMI

VERSE 1

Satan rejoiced in his victory It’s over he is dead
The king of the Jews on the cross
Where he suffered and he bled
This Jesus I have conquered there’s nothing more to be done With death, it is final and this time I have won

Then the sky turned to darkness and the earth began to shake This was the end make no mistake
The stone was rolled in place as the guards stood their ground But three days later, they begin to hear a sound

VERSE 2

The earth begin to tremble the stone began to move There’s a light shining forth from this garden tomb How can this be? I watched this man die,
He’s risen in victory. He is alive!

CHORUS

The grave cannot hold what death cannot keep He’s alive, He Holds the Keys
Death was conquered and love has won
Sin was covered by his precious blood

The grave cannot hold what death cannot keep He’s alive, He Holds the Keys

BRIDGE

He holds all power in the palm of his hand, Blessed redeemer, the Great I Am!

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Great Big Little Things

Posted on December 18, 2024 by greg

Karen Gillespie
Tanessa Barber@Chris white Music/BMI

Great Big Little Things

V1
Everyone has special moments in life Your first toothless smile
When you learned to ride a bike Watching momma wave goodbye
As she said go spread your wings These are some great big little things

C:
Whenever I look back when all is said and done
God has been so good to me
There’s never been a time he’s failed me , no not one

I”m thankful for each memory

V2
Waking up to hear my daddy pray
These are gifts I cherish every single day Watching tears fall from her eyes
as I heard my grandma sing
These are some great big little things

Tag:
Precious memories how they linger How they ever flood my soul
In the stillness of the midnight Precious memories unfold

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Everything Good

Posted on December 18, 2024 by greg

Everything Good

Sunrise peeking through the window shade Mercy rolls in like a mornin’ wave
I’m doin’ better than I deserve,
That’s just the way that my God works Even when life throws me a million curves

CHORUS:
Everything good, everything right
From beginning of the day ‘til the end of night Every single soul’s in the Savior’s sight
He’s good He’s so good
All of His grace, All of His love
All that He is and All that He does
He does everything better than I ever could He’s …Everything good

Sunday supper with the ones I love Moments like these, can’t get enough Every smile’s like an answered prayer Little bit of heaven sittin’ in those chairs Everywhere I look it’s like I see Him there

CHORUS REPEAT

Everything good Everything good Everything good

BRIDGE: Whatever is pure Whatever is true I’m thinking on how He’s good
So good

CHORUS REPEAT

Everything good Everything good Everything good

CHORUS REPEAT

TAG: He does everything better than I ever could He’s …
Everything good
Everything good

Everything good Everything good Good, good, good Everything good

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Dig Your Well aka Your Well

Posted on December 18, 2024 by greg

Your Well

Debora Harrah (BMI) Deborah Harrah Music Tanessa Barber Chris White Music/BMI

V1
We read about a a drought, in the bible days
They suffered with a famine in the land
But,Issac held on-to the promise of Jehovah
To bless the seed of father Abraham
Though, the ground was hard and dry, the well sprang to life When he dug down by faith and followed Jehovah’s command

Chr.
(so) Dig your well
Build your house
Sow your seed
Dig your well, build your house, and sow your seed

before the land is dry and thirsty on the rock strong and sturdy for the bread your gonna need

V2
Noah built the ark He carried out God’s plan
Before a drop of rain fell to the ground
Joshua marched around the city seven days
Before the walls of Jerrico fell down
We can all be just like them, those brave faithful men Who obeyed the word of God
Believed what he said, and had no doubt

Bridge
Be working, be watching Before it is too late
Now is the time for preparation So do not hesitate

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Deep Settled Peace

Posted on December 18, 2024 by greg

Deep Settled Peace Tanessa Barber, BMI Sean Barber, BMI

There’s a deep, deep settled peace within my soul Assurance knowing God is in control
No matter what the world may say or do
Times likes these

I know he’s coming soon
There’s a deep settled peace within my soul

I see the pain behind troubled eyes
The dread and fear that you can’t disguise Unsure of what tomorrow will have in store
The world is changing more day by day
I’ll just hold on while he leads the way
No pain, no dread or fear is gonna bring me down

The Bible says there will come a day
Righteous people turn and go astray
Consumed by all the distractions that cloud their mind Surrounded by all the worry and strife
I’ll choose hope and stand for what is right
And rest in knowing that heaven is my reward

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By His Mercy

Posted on December 18, 2024 by greg

BY HIS MERCY

Gene Ezell, Chris White Music/BMI

Debbie L Davis: Asheville Music Publishing/Chris White Music (BMI)

Sean Barber, Chris White Music/BMI

VERSE 1

I was hopeless until God’s goodness

Washed over me

But I believed it and I received it

When His Spirit came alive in me

PRE 1

It’s a wonder of wonders that God would choose

To heal my soul like only He could do…

CHORUS

By His mercy

I am saved and walking free

By His mercy

Chains have lost their hold on me

By His mercy

I am standing here redeemed

Cause God has made me worthy….

By His mercy

VERSE 2

It keeps pouring out ev’ry morning

And changing my life

This gift from Heaven says I’m forgiven

Now I’m livin’ in His glorious light

PRE 2

There’s no love like the love that the good Lord shows

And through unfailing grace, He lets me know…

CHORUS

What a picture of faithfulness God has given me

With every sunrise, He makes my joy complete

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