What A Strong Name

What a Strong Name

Shirley Nagel 

Verse 1

The angel whispered in Mary’s ear

Name Him Jesus…this child that you will bear

It was a secret that only those two had shared

But now His people proclaim it everywhere

Chorus

What a strong name

For all your life long name

He’ll give you a song name

To Him I belong name

Jesus

The name that’s above ev’ry name

Oh, Jesus

What a strong name

Verse 2

The Rose of Sharon, bright morning star

Prince of Peace and Wonderful Counselor

Our God is with us, Emmanuel, Precious Lord

The Man of Sorrows and the Living Word

Chorus

 

Bridge & Mod

Master, Son of God and Son of Man

Good Shepherd and God’s Perfect Lamb

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We Trust His Providence

We Trust His Providence

Shirley R. Nagel

Verse 1

The one who calls the stars by name

And rules the oceans deep

Guides our steps with a Father’s care

He slumbers not nor sleeps

Chorus

No good thing will He withhold

The promise where we rest

We are held in God’s good hand

We trust His providence

Verse 2

Can storm or wave confuse his plan

Should worry fill our days

There is peace and security

In all the Lord ordains

 

Verse 3

He knows the number of our days

We rest in confidence

We affirm that in gain or loss

We trust His providence

Chorus

No good thing will He withhold

The promise where we rest

We are held in God’s good hand

We trust His providence

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Two Word Prayer

Two Word Prayers       Shirley Nagel

VERSE 1

In the hurry of my day

Just takes a minute to stop and pray

Facing decisions, delight or despair

There’s always time for a two word prayer

CHORUS

Like—Help me: I am weak but You are strong

Guide me: So I see the right from the wrong

Show me: How to help my brother in need

Teach me: From Your Holy Word as I read

Lord, You have the answer for my every care

Even if it’s just a two-word prayer

VERSE 2

There’s always time to hit my knees

When I meet with life’s emergencies

Don’t need a lengthy benediction

‘Cause even when the prayers are short, He listens

BRIDGE

Eloquence is great but facing fear or doubt

All we can do is simply call out

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Sendin’ It On Ahead

Sendin’ It On Ahead                  Shirley Nagel

Verse 1

Ain’t gonna be no trailer

   Hitched behind my hearse

Where I’m goin’ ain’t gonna need

   The things I hold so dear on earth

Not gonna store possessions

   Gonna do what the Good Book says

Not gonna let moth and rust decay

   I’m sendin’ it on ahead

Chorus

Sendin’ it on ahead

   Back to its rightful home

Everything that I have down here

   Is given me on loan

Can’t earn better interest

   Only gain when the statements are read

Storin’ up treasure in heaven above

   I’m sendin’ it on ahead

Verse 2

Consider now the lily

     Not a single need

Blessed by sun and rain, clothed in white

     Will God not do the same for me

The one who feeds the sparrow

     Will provide for my daily bread

I’m not gonna fret over worldly gain 

     I’m sendin’ it on ahead

Bridge

Whoever sows in a sparing way

   Will reap just what he’s sown

A crown is waiting for the saints of God

   Who give the best that they own

So I’m…

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That’s What This Altar Is For

THAT’S WHAT THIS ALTAR IS FOR

© 2019.  Lyrics & Music By: Jaclynn Huse

 

Verse 1:

Are you keeping in a secret

That’s hiding all your weakness

Are problems buried somewhere in your heart

Are you trusting in the promise

God’s gracious when you’re honest

Will Jesus really cover painful scars?

Come, come just as you are

 

Chorus:

That’s what this altar is for

It’s a place where hope is restored

If it matters to you, then to God it matters more

Lay it down and let it go

That’s what this altar is for

 

Verse 2:

Are your prison chains so heavy

From burdens that you carry

Is trouble always knocking on your door

Are you searching for some freedom

In the middle of this season

Does being captive leave you tired and worn

Come, give it to the Lord (Chorus)

 

Bridge:

For every need God will be ready to redeem (Chorus)

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Shadow Of Your Doubt

Shadow Of Your Doubt

Writers:  Dixie Phillips, Bev Herrema, Kristi Fitzwater

V1

Are you searching in the darkness

Can’t find your way around

Life handed you hard questions

That you can’t figure out

Now is not the moment

To run away and hide

Just hold on to God’s promises   

When you’re walking through the night

Ch

Let His light shine

Where you are right now

Let His love come

And chase away the clouds

It’s gonna take a step of faith

So in faith keep stepping out

And let His light shine

On the shadow of your doubt

V2

Watch His lovingkindness

Illuminate your way

He brightens every corner

With glimpses of his grace

So when your heart gets caught in

The fear of the unknown

Just glory in His presence

And follow where He goes

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Old Camp Meeting

OLD CAMP MEETING

Kristi Fitzwater, Dixie Phillips, Bev Herrema

V1

Just the other morning
I opened up my Bible

And found a note I wrote when I got saved
I could almost see it
The way I came to Jesus

And every time I think about that day

Ch:

Feels just like an old camp meeting

All day singin’, Bible preaching

Holy Spirit movin’ in my soul

Tears are fallin’, hands are raising
All I want to do is praise Him

Lifting up a hallelujah

Everywhere I go

(Feels like an old camp meeting… x 2)

 

V2

Now come Sunday morning

I get so excited

When the preacher gives that altar call

Sinners start believing

When we get to singing

“Just As I Am” and “Jesus Paid It All”

Br:

When at last I reach the glory side

Let me be the first to testify

 

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When Morning Breaks

When Morning Breaks

Writers:           Dixie Phillips, Sharon Phillips, Bev Herrema

V1

Trapped inside a tomb of our own making

Bound beneath the darkness, we’re all waiting

For a glimpse of glory to revive us

For the light of Jesus to remind us

Ch

When morning breaks

It breaks every trace

Of fear and pain

When heaven dawns

The shadows are gone

And brightest hope awakes

When morning breaks

V2

When the trumpet sounds and we see Jesus

Riding on those silver clouds to greet us

We will rise to celebrate His promise

All our midnight tears will be forgotten

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One Step

One Step

Matthew Lawson, Dixie Phillips
Asheville Music Publishing (BMI), Chris White Music (BMI)

V1

Staring at the footprints
And the space in between
Where you are now
And where you used to be

You see a past of failure
Afraid you’re too far gone
But, God’s right where you left Him
And wants you to come home

CH
One step
That’s all it takes
One step
And the past is erased
No matter how far you’ve strayed
He could never love you less
Just take one step
And He’ll do the rest

V2
There’s a fresh beginning

Where all things are made new

So, come and receive
What’s waiting for you

There is no condemnation
You won’t be turned away

But, you’ll find arms of mercy
And a miracle of grace

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The Way The Truth The Life

The Way The Truth The Life

Words and music

Regina Walden/Chris White Music/BMI/Asheville Music Publishing/BMI / Jim Duty

Verse 1

I’ve heard it said that all roads lead to heaven

It doesn’t matter who you serve they say,    but the

Blood of Calvary brings complete remission for our sin

And Jesus Christ is the only way

Verse 2

Some people think our Lord was just a prophet

Many don’t believe his story’s real   but he

Came as our messiah like he promised

The truth is something you just can’t conceal

Chorus

He’s the way

He’s the only way to heaven

He’s the truth,

He’s the truth and cannot Lie

He’s the Life

He’s the life that we’ve been given,

He’s the way, he’s the truth, he’s the life

 

Verse 3

Through the eyes of the world things look hopeless

But to a Christian, heaven’s just in sight

The word came to us when he was made flesh

Jesus is the resurrection and the life!

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Wellspring

WELLSPRING

Regina Walden, Chris White Music, BMI, Asheville Music Publishing, BMI

Gene Ezell, Sunset Gallery Music, BMI

VERSE 1

I read it in the Bible, read it for myself

About the water streaming from a living well

The thirst-quenching fountain of our risen Lord

Pouring in, pouring out forevermore     

CHORUS                   

This wellspring of joy forever flows

It’s blessings restore and fill my soul

A wellspring of peace so deep within

Life-giving love that knows no end

VERSE 2                                                                      

From abundant grace, He gives me drink

Refreshing my spirit, washing over me

The source of my strength He will always be

A river of life so full and free

BRIDGE x2  

Where glory’s well springing

You’ll hear the Saints singing

Praise him now, Praise him loud

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That’s Who Almighty Is

THAT’S WHO ALMIGHTY IS

© by Deb Drissell & Joyce DeBoard (BMI)

VERSE 1

I’ve seen the sun break open and spill down mountain peaks,

Been awestruck at the colors of the sunset on a beach,

Stars look like scattered chaos as I gaze from down below.

Yet perfectly positioned, held in place by God alone.

 

CHORUS

That’s Who Almighty is;

That’s what Almighty does.

Infinite in wisdom, abounding in great love.

Creator and Sustainer, Beginning and the End,

The Healer and Defender, a true and faithful Friend,

And I can trust His promises, and I am changed because,

That’s Who Almighty is;

That’s what Almighty does.

 

VERSE 2

I known a heart to be transformed when Jesus entered in,

Watched light reach in the darkness of my shattered life of sin.

When hopeless desperation starts to whisper in my ear,

Truth shouts back and answers, “Where there’s love, there is no fear!”

BRIDGE

No limit to His power and gentle as a lamb,

The tender Hand of mercy found in the Great I AM!

 

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Cleaned By The Blood (Of The Lamb)

CLEANSED BY THE BLOOD  (OF THE LAMB)

Joyce DeBoard

CHORUS

I am cleansed by the blood of the Lamb;

I am cleansed by the blood of the Lamb;

I am washed and made holy by Jesus’ blood only,

I am cleansed by the blood of the Lamb.

 

VERSE 1  (Solo)

Jesus’ blood, that Sacred fountain,

There’s no other place I know,

Where my sins, though they be scarlet,

Can be washed whiter than snow.

VERSE 2  (Solo)

Lamb of God, the perfect sacrifice,

Freely given for my sin,

Covers me with His own righteousness;

Makes me pure and holy within.

VERSE 3  (Solo)

When someday, I leave this world behind,

And I meet Him face to Face,

I will praise Him for His precious blood,

And for redeeming Love to die In my place.

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Something Good

SOMETHING GOOD

© 2018. By: Jaclynn Huse & Steve Hickman

Intro:

Can you hear it?

Can you feel it?

God is up to something good!

Verse 1:

God’s love is everywhere

His Spirit fills the air

Can you feel it?

We praise the Lord on high

For this joy inside

Can you see it?

With each and every little blessing

We’ll go on confessing

 

Chorus:

God is up to something good!

With every breath we breathe

With every song we sing

God is up to something good!

With every prayer we pray

With every move we make

Can you feel it?

God is up to something good!

 

Verse 2:

For moving in our hearts

We give the Lord applause

Can you hear it?

The future’s shining bright

Cause God is on our side

Can you see it?

With each and every little blessing

We’ll go on confessing (Chorus)

 

Bridge:

God’s up to something big

Just like He said he would

He’s up to something real

He’s up to something good

God’s up to something big

Just like He said He would

He’s up to something real

God’s up to something (Chorus x 2)

 

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The Gospel Truth

The Gospel Truth

Jaclynn Huse / Shirley Nagel

VERSE 1

The hammer came down on nails he had earned

The thief hung there dying, his sentenced deserved

As darkness crept in, Jesus turned to His side

And in that moment, the thief saw the light

CHORUS

Oh! the verdict was read (last chorus: YES!)

“You’re guilty” he said

But the judge overruled

And showed us all what mercy can do

“The penalty’s paid

No debt remains”

The cross stands to prove

There’s pardon for you

And, my friend, that’s the gospel truth

Praise God! That’s the gospel truth

 

VERSE 2

In the heavenly throw room, my trial began

The lamb’s book was opened as I took the stand

The gavel rang out, “Defendant, please rise!”

The sentence was death, but the Lord gave me life

BRIDGE

Far better than justice

Too good to believe

We shout Hallelujah

The sinner walks free

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Freedom Has A Name

FREEDOM HAS A NAME

© 2019. Lyrics and Music By: Jaclynn Huse

Verse 1:

Messiah

Glorious deliverer

Rescuer of sinners

Oh, freedom has a name

Fighter

Champion defender

One and only victor

Oh, freedom has a name

 

Chorus:

Jesus

Jesus

We’re more than amazed

We worship and proclaim

Oh, freedom has name

 

Verse 2:

Redeemer

Unrelenting warrior

Undefeated soldier

Oh, freedom has a name (Chorus)

 

Bridge:

Raise your hands, lift them high

Let God remove the chains

Feel your soul come alive

As He releases shame (Chorus)

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Butler, Baker, Prison Guard Jailor

BUTLER, BAKER, PRISON GUARD JAILOR

Kristi Fitzwater, Regina Walden

V1:

Falsely imprisoned, unjustly accused

Joseph was charged for something he didn’t do

But God had a plan for this righteous man

He gave Him the gift of interpreting dreams

Of the butler, and the baker, and even the king

Through the course of events, He set Joseph free

Ch:

God can use a butler, a baker, a prison guard jailor

Bars and chains, dungeons even danger

When it looks like life isn’t moving in your favor, remember

God can use a butler, a baker, a prison guard jailor

V2:

You may be feeling, just like Joseph felt

Doing what’s right but then finding yourself

With no escape in a lonely place

Well it may just be a chance that you have

To see God a movin’ in your circumstance

Cuz You never know, who He may put in your path

 

 

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Be Quick To Be Kind

BE QUICK TO BE KIND

Bev Herrema, Kristi Fitzwater, Dixie Phillips, Eddie Harrison

V1:

So many broken hearts

Everywhere we go

They’ve been through more than we could ever know

They need a helping hand

And a welcome word

Someone to come and love away the hurt

Pre/C:

It’s really not that big of sacrifice

To be quick to be kind

Ch:

Be the one who takes the time

To see what’s goin’ on inside

You never know you might just change

Somebody’s life

With a little hug and a simple smile

A love that goes the extra mile

In a world that’s quick to criticize

Be quick to be kind

V2:

Give a second chance

To the wayward ones

And offer grace no matter what they’ve done

Shine a little light

Spread a bit of hope

There’s a lot of people feelin’ so alone

 

Ch/R

 

Br:

Ready to reach out

When there’s a need

The first to come beside somebody

And the last one to leave

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Because Of the Resurrection

BECAUSE OF THE RESURRECTION

Bev Herrema, Kristi Fitzwater, Dixie Phillips

V1:

It’s amazing how days turn to years

So little time we have down here

But I have a Savior who died in my place

And I have a promise I’ll take to the grave

Ch:

Because of the Resurrection
With Christ I live again

Because of the Resurrection

My story never ends

This is truth that I believe

Jesus rose in           victory

Now death has no power over me

Because of the resurrection

V2:

The enemy longed to seal my fate

But heaven rolled that heavy stone away

So when I cross Jordan I won’t feel the sting

I’ll be safe in the arms of my conquering King

 

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Hope Says

HOPE SAYS

You’re surrounded by so many voices telling you you don’t belong
Our enemy wants to destroy us
So he tells you that your joy is gone

But there’s a truth that’s stronger than fear So listen to it and you’ll hear

Hope says you don’t have to be afraid
I want you to know this…He will never forsake you So don’t give up, don’t give in
He’s there in the middle of your wondering Remember this, don’t you ever forget what hope says

So don’t you listen to the liars
Set your mind and heart on things above There’s a voice that’s calling you higher He’s calling you to come and live in His love

He’ll never leave, His promise is true And He’ll never let go of you

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Took My Chains

TOOK MY CHAINS (Ross King, Todd Wright)

I was heavy-laden, longing to be free Jesus took my burden and carried it for me I am not ashamed to say

Everybody wanna’ know why I shout, He done took my chains Everybody wanna’ know why I sing, He done took my chains Death and sin has met its end, I’ll never be the same
Hear me shout, there ain’t no doubt

He done took my chains

Now I’ve seen the glory, now I’ve seen the light
Yeah, there’s mercy in the morning and there’s comfort in the night Oh, I am not ashamed to say

I’m gonna’ sing it, I’m gonna’ shout it I’m gonna’ tell the whole world about it

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No Other Name

NO OTHER NAME (Todd Wright)
There’s not a greater name to proclaim than Jesus

There’s not a greater song we can sing than Jesus

At the name of Jesus, we bow down and worship now We sing it out
Worthy is the One who came and set us free

No other name is any higher
No other one came out of that grave Only the Lamb of God, the Holy One Can wash our sins away
Every tribe and tongue and nation Now join their voice to praise
Jesus, Son of God
There’s no other name!

There’s not an end to His power and might, Jesus Only His blood brings the dead back to life, Jesus

At the name of Jesus, we rejoice because His love has rescued us Worthy is the One who came and set us free

We lift Him up, lift Him up
Lift up the name, lift up the name
 (of Jesus)

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It’s Good To Be Your Child

IT’S GOOD TO BE YOUR CHILD

Here I am now, I have slowed down
So good to rest in the mercy I found But in this moment, I feel Your closeness And I’m so grateful for all You’ve done for me I can’t help but sing

It’s good to be Your child
To know I’m Yours and that you are mine
It’s good to be Your child
I can see how much You love me
And when this life gets hard, I may not know the reasons why But still, it’s good to be Your child

Looking back now, I can see how
In the darkness, You never let me go When I am wandering, lost and lonely You remind me when the night is long I’ll never be alone

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How Could I Forget

HOW COULD I FORGET (TODD WRIGHT)

I remember when I was so far, didn’t know Your love, O Lord Didn’t know my sin was keeping me from the only source of peace But You came anyway and washed my heart with grace

I sing because I’m free,
I sing because You’re my everything
My whole life changed, You saved my soul from death Oh, how could I forget

Nothing I could do could save me from, every selfish thing I’ve done There is only One who was able to save and who took my sin to the grave Not a day goes by that I don’t give You praise

I am safe in Your grace, I’ve been rescued, Lord, I love You
I’m redeemed, I am clean, Lord, You gave Your life and delivered me

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Chisel Your Name

CHISEL YOUR NAME (Spence Peppard, Todd Wright)

I’ve been given reasons to serve gods unlike You
They say that Jesus was just a good man, too
They can’t find His body and still they say it’s untrue
Thought a tombstone would hold you, but they didn’t have a clue

Their gods are gone now, but You walked out of that tomb They’re ancient history, but You’re coming back soon
Now every false idol is still down in his grave
But the world never had a chance to even chisel Your name

So many people saw You walking around
When they thought the Savior was still in the ground
And Your hands and Your feet, they tried to nail them in place But in three short days, they saw the Savior’s face

They can call me crazy but when You died on that tree You coming back for a sinner like me means everything

*Now the whole wild world will never be the same
Cause they never had a chance to even chisel Your name

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Love Found Me

LOVE FOUND ME

Todd Wright,

Asheville Music Publishing / Chris White Music (BMI)

I know you’re searching for what you can’t see

Out there just hoping, for some kind of peace

You’ve come up empty every time

Feels like nothing’s there to find

But let me tell you, oh, I’ve been there

I too was searching everywhere

I know it might be hard to believe

I didn’t find it, love found me

Love found me, love found me

Mercy came and set me free

Love found me

My Jesus sees you right where you are

Wherever you’ve run, it’s never too far

If you’ll just call Him, you’ll be surprised

You’ll be found by the one you’ve been trying to find

When I was hurting, love came and found me

When I was worried, love came and found me

When I was running, love came and found me

When I had nothing, love came and found me

The reason I’m breathing, love came and found me

The song that I’m singing, love came and found me

The reason I’ve living, love came and found me

I’m free and forgiven, cause love came and found me

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One More Time

One More Time

Written by Ray Scarbrough / Chris White Music (BMI)

1st

There’s an old church hymnal

resting by a Bible. 

on the chapel’s pew 

of fondest memories. 

Ancient echoes calling out

Let’s have Revival,

in a heart that’s filled 

with perfect harmonies. 

Chorus 

One more time

Let’s lift our voices 

to the Throne Room. 

One more time 

let’s love the praises of

a Savior crucified. 

One more time, 

the Church rejoices,

Christ has risen from the tomb. 

Like The Son. 

Let’s rise & shine.  

One more time. 

2nd

Can’t you hear the Saviors 

beckon to His Father?

All you given me

I’ve kept them. 

They’re all mine. 

Tell the Spirit now 

to go a little farther. 

& bless them all for me

just one more time. 

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Here We Go

Here We Go

(written by Ray Scarbrough)

1

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!

2

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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Go Tell

Go Tell

Ray Scarbrough

Chris White Music (BMI)

No tell’n who took him. 

No tell’n to where. 

Who’s gonna tell Mary,

so worried & scared? 

She’d tell the gardener,

My fear please dispel. 

If you’ve taken my Lord

Won’t you please tell?

No tell’n what he’d say

She couldn’t have guessed. 

What she’d tell the others?

What would she profess?

But when the Gardner spoke her name

as clear as a bell,

She knew it JESUS,

when He said go & tell. 

Chorus 

Go tell my disciples 

I’m risen indeed. 

Go tell the good news. 

Death lost & I’m free. 

The tomb could not hold me. 

I’m here & I’m well. 

I am alive!

Go tell it. Go tell. 

I am alive!

Go tell it. Go tell. 

3

No tell’n how soon

our Lord will appear. 

No tell’n how long

the Church will stay here. 

No tell’n when graves

shall burst open wide. 

But I’m tell’n you why;

Because my Lord, He is alive! 

Chorus 

Go tell his disciples 

He’s risen indeed

Go tell the good news. 

Death lost & He’s free. 

The tomb could not hold Him. 

He’s here & He’s well. 

He is alive!

Go tell it. Go tell. 

He is alive!

Go tell it. Go tell. 

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Already Ready

Already Ready
Ray ScarbroughChris White Music (BMI)

1
Somewhere along the road
toward redemption 
Someone saw 
a prodigal so frail. 
He smelled of swine
& looked as if conviction
had interrupted 
hardship & travail. 
When asked “Where are you going?
Would you like to sit awhile?”
He responded “No Sir. Thank you.”
I can go another mile. 

Chorus
I’m already ready
to be home with father. 
He’s already laid out
new shoes & a robe. 
He’s already readied  
other son’s & daughters
to welcome in
a son away too long. 
I’m already ready
to be in my home. 

2
O the paradox
of living in a strange land
when you know deep down inside
it’s not your home. 
There’s a gravity 
that draws you toward the Heavens
while the load of living here
weighs like a stone. 
There are voices in the distance
calling out my name. 
For me to live is Christ 
to die is truly gain!

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We’ll Meet Again

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This Shall Be A Sign

This Shall Be A Sign

Ray Scarbrough / Chris White Music (BMI)  10/25/18

1st

Lowly shepherds in a field

surprised by news angels revealed.

It seemed so hard for them to comprehend.

Perplexing looks.  How would they know?

What would change the years of woe?

Could they come to know God as a friend?

Then angels spoke a soothing word

Here’s how you’ll know & then they heard…

Chorus

This shall be a sign for you

You’ll find a child, he’s meek & new.

You can leave your worries far behind.

Regret & pain have been replaced

with restoration, joy & grace.

Much has changed.  God’s gift is what you’ll find.

This shall be a sign.

2nd

I once knew a sinner man.

The meanest man I knew AND

I heard that he was different, born again.

I asked the preacher is it true?

Did he really get it? Time will prove.

If this is just a phase, maybe a whim.

The preacher spoke a soothing word.

Here’s how you’ll know & then I heard…

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Mary’s Lullaby

Mary’s Lullaby

(written by Ray Scarbrough)

Twilight is near 

& so is your rest

Jesus, my dear baby boy. 

Your mama is here 

& wants only the best

for you my bundle of joy. 

So sleep, sleep 

my dear precious lamb

While angels look on from the sky

Sleep, sleep

My dear precious lamb

So goes Mary’s lullaby 

Darkness has fallen

On your cross my son

Your sufferings brought

Tears to my eyes

Your father is call’n

Your work here is done

I’ll hold you again in the skies

I too must sleep

For a better rest waits

In Jesus’ arms safe & strong

He’ll hum & rock me

Until I awake

With melodies learned of his mom

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He Started Writing My Song

He Started Writing My Song

(Written by Ray Scarbrough)

Come a little closer 

Sisters & my brothers

Listen what the Lord has done

Our father took a nail

& dipped it in the well

Filled with the blood of his Son

The composer took my garment

& used it as a parchment 

& jotted down a melody. 

Included was my name

In this heavenly refrain 

And it sings how he loves me. 

He started writing my song

when He saved my soul

He penned his love

He’s my heart’s maestro. 

O Calvary!

What a crescendo!

He started writing my song

when Syse He saved my soul. 

What a joyful noise!

I love to hear his voice 

as it echoes thru my heart within. 

I’m enamored. I’m immersed

in the Savior of my verse;

written with the author’s pen. 

Fascinated, I’m enthralled. 

I just want to read it all. 

And he beckons me to sing along. 

What a melody! 

He & I make harmony. 

He’s the writer of my song. 

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Precious Prince Of Peace

Precious Prince of Peace

(written by Ray Scarbrough)

1

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. 

2

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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Jesus Will Come To Where You Are

Darren W. Lore/BMI

Vs. 1

My soul was captured and bound by sin;

I lived with failures that brought much pain.

I was imprisoned to scars within-

I longed for freedom from those hard chains.

So, through a prayer of faith I cried,

“Oh, Lord I need You, hear my plea”.

The Savior came, doors opened wide-

He held the keys which set me free.

Cho.

Jesus will come to where you are and set your troubled spirit free.

Jesus will come to where you are and make your broken life complete.

It makes no diff’rence who you are-

It doesn’t matter where you may be.

Jesus will come to where you are and bring your soul sweet victory.

Vs. 2

One day I wandered out of the fold;

I never thought I’d go astray.

Soon I was starving out in the cold;

Hope for my rescue seemed far away.

But, through a prayer of faith I cried,

“Oh, Lord I need You, hear my plea”.

The Shepherd came, arms opened wide;

He picked me up so tenderly.

Cho.

Jesus will come to where you are and set your troubled spirit free.

Jesus will come to where you are and make your broken life complete.

It makes no diff’rence who you are-

It doesn’t matter where you may be.

Jesus will come to where you are and bring your soul sweet victory.

Cho.

Jesus will come….Jesus will come

To where you are…to where you are.

And set your troubled spirit free…..He will set your spirit free.

Jesus will come….Jesus will come

To where you are…to where you are

and make your broken life complete…He will make your life complete.

It makes no diff’rence who you are-

It doesn’t matter where you may be.

Jesus will come to where you are and bring your soul sweet victory.

Ending

It doesn’t matter near or far;

Jesus will come to where you are; come to where you are.

 

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I Stood

Darren W. Lore (BMI) Tammy Jones Robinette /MJ&8Publishing/BMI (75:25%)

Vs. 1

Gods’ Children faced doom-

For Pharaoh pursued them down to the Sea.

They had no place to turn;

But, Moses looked up and learned-

That God would meet their need.

‘Fear not but stand still’-

Our salvation is near’-

Moses cried on that day.

Oh, just as God delivered them-

He’s done it time and time, again-

When I’ve held my ground and prayed.

 

Cho.

I stood firm on the solid, Rock of Ages.

I stood steadfast, determined and courageous.

When the Enemy threatened;

Christ made intercession-

And, sent reinforcements to me!

I stood when others said I would not.

I stood when I even thought I could not.

And, I’m standing today;

Safe in Gods’ arms of grace-

Fighting daily for the right and good.

Through the power of God, I stood.

 

 

 

Vs. 2

Ole’ Satan stopped by-

Just to remind me of failures and fears.

He rattled the chains-

That kept me enslaved for many long years.

He threatened to hurt-

The glorious work, that Christ made in me.

But, I would not bow;

‘Til sweet vict’ry was found-

And, Satan met defeat.

 

Cho.

I stood firm on the solid, Rock of Ages.

I stood steadfast, determined and courageous.

When the Enemy threatened;

Christ made intercession-

And, sent reinforcements to me!

I stood when others said I would not.

I stood when I even thought I could not.

And, I’m standing today;

Safe in Gods’ arms of grace-

Fighting daily for the right and good.

Through the power of God, I tood.

 

Bridge:

Oh, let it be my testament of how I lived and died-

I stood for the Righteous One who stood right by my side.

I stood for the Word of God when others criticized.

I stood for the Blood of Christ that gave me new life.

 

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Holding To Hope

Darren Lore, Dixie Philips  & Fayth Lore

 

Vs1.

On Some Days It Feels like I’m drowning

In the waves of emotion

I just go through The Motions

The winds of confusion surround me

And It’s all I can do-

To keep my eyes on the truth

When God’s grip of grace-

in my weakest hour;

Pulls me from the deep-

with life-saving power

 

Chorus:

I’m holding to hope-

‘Cause Hope is holding me

I’m keeping the faith-

Choosing to believe

I’m trusting the One-

Who promised not to leave

I’m holding to hope-

‘Cause Hope is holding me

 

Vs. 2

I’m giving it all to the Savior

All my worries and worse fears;

Every struggle and each tear.

I feel so secure in His favor –

And I know it’s His will

For my mind to be still

Oh, I lift up my hands-

To worship His name

Hope anchors my soul-

that’s why I can now say

 

Chorus:

I’m holding to hope-

‘Cause Hope is holding me

I’m keeping the faith-

Choosing to believe

I’m trusting the One-

Who promised not to leave

I’m holding to hope-

‘Cause Hope is holding me

 

Bridge:

I will trust in your plans when I can’t understand

Lord, there is no power that can separate me out of your hands

 

Chorus:

I’m holding to hope-

‘Cause Hope is holding me

I’m keeping the faith-

Choosing to believe

I’m trusting the One-

Who promised not to leave

I’m holding to hope-

‘Cause Hope is holding me

 

 

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An Absolutely Good Day

Darren W Lore

Verse 1

Well, I woke up in the morning; barely made it through the night.

Wrestled fears, facts, and frustrations; I’m still exhausted from the fight.

Faced with deadlines and disappointments that greeted me on this new morn.

My emotions were shot, my schedule was full; I had a thousand or more chores.

Then my family said: “Good morning. How are you?”-

What could I say?

It’s gonna be bad day; A really, really tough day!

 

Verse 2

Then I walked myself out to my car; self-pity followed me.

I was twenty minutes late; got in a fight with my wife ; ‘Cause I couldn’t find my keys.

But, then driving down Main Street a flag flying in the breeze;

Said, “There are troops overseas”.

And, a man in a wheelchair threw his hand in the air and, smiled, as he waved at me.

Then a funeral procession at the intersection said “Life is short-

Don’t ya see”?

Yeah, it’s gonna be a good day! I’m changing tunes right away!

 

Chorus

Oh, I’m changing my song; I’ve got the right to choose which melody I’ll sing.

I’m getting out of the pits; I’m not living like this-

Spreading gloom and misery!

The joy of the Lord is my strength; a new song I now sing-

So, the whole wide world will see.

I’m blessed, yes blessed; I must confess-

The Lord’s been good to me!

Why should I waste one second more on things out of my hands?

I’ll cast my cares upon the Lord and follow the Masters’ plan.

I’m believing, I’m singing, I’m praising while on my way-

And, I’m gonna have an absolutely good day!

(I’m gonna have a good day).

 

Verse 3

Now, I don’t allow my circumstances to tell me how my day will be.

Since I’ve given the lord full control of my life; He’s taken good care of me.

For in every man’s life there are seasons of strife where the skies turn from blue to grey.

But, the forecast is good when I think like I should and, I trust the Lord and pray.

For as a man thinks within his heart so, shall that man be.

So, I’m gonna have a good day; I’m reading the Word today.

Bridge

For whatsoever things are true, honest, just, and pure;

Whatsoever things are lovely; things of a good report-

If there be any virtue-

If there be any praise;

Think on these things –

And have a good day!

 

Chorus

Oh, I’m changing my song; I’ve got the right to choose which melody I’ll sing.

I’m getting out of the pits; I’m not living like this-

Spreading gloom and misery!

The joy of the Lord is my strength; a new song I now sing-

So, the whole wide world will see.

I’m blessed, yes blessed; I must confess-

The Lord’s been good to me!

Why should I waste one second more on things out of my hands?

I’ll cast my cares upon the Lord and follow the Masters’ plan.

I’m believing, I’m singing, I’m praising while on my way-

And, I’m gonna have an absolutely good day!

 

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The Same Grace

Darren W. Lore/BMI; 10-4-19

Vs. 1
There’s a mighty army who have answered
Gods call-
They’re marching in the battle standing ready and tall.
They’re holding the lines against the forces of Hell-
The cross is their banner and it can never fail.

Vs. 2
The echoes of the conflict can be heard through the years-
Where soldiers of the past fought their demons and fears.
At times it seemed like the church would not win;
But grace always triumph over evil and sin.

Cho.
The same grace that brought us to the power of the cross-
Is the same grace that saves us when the battle seems lost.
It’s amazing, life-changing, so marvelous and free-
Gods’ arms of grace are open for you and for me.
Many Saints have already fought and finished their race;
We’ll win the crown of life by the same grace.

Vs. 3
So do not be weary in the good fight of faith;
Ole’ Satan will try you so be watchful and brave.
No weapon formed against you can prosper nor defeat-
The Lord of Hosts is mighty and victory is sweet.

Cho.
The same grace that brought us to the power of the cross-
Is the same grace that saves us when the battle seems lost.
It’s amazing, life-changing, so marvelous and free-
Gods’ arms of grace are open for you and for me.
Many Saints have already fought and finished their race;
We’ll win the crown of life by the same grace.

Bridge:
So keep on and preach on;
And don’t ever lose your song.
Keep caring and bearing the load of the broken ones.
Keep praying and praising for it can’t be very long-
Until JESUS, our Captain, calls His soldiers home!

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Would Someone Go Summons The Angels

Darren W. Lore/BMIl 10/02/19

Vs. 1

The church-bells were ringing as the choir started singing-

Excitement could be felt in the air.

Hands were upraising for the Saints were praising-

The Savior, who had answered their prayer.

An ‘ole sinner had been saved by God’s amazing grace-

A life, so broken, was restored.

There were smiles and happy tears; hallelujahs and some cheers-

For a child of God had just been re-born.

 

Cho.

Oh, would someone go summon the angels?

Another lost soul has been found.

A sinner, so weary from searching;

Has been rescued and is now Heaven-bound.

Let Heaven and earth, rejoice at the birth-

Of a soul that Christ died to save.

Would someone go summon the angels?

It’s time to celebrate.

 

Vs. 2

I could never forget the time I took a trip-

To an old-fashioned altar of prayer.

My burdens were heavy and I was so ready-

To lay them down and leave my sins there.

Oh, and I believe that when I received-

Free pardon from all guilt and my shame.

The news reached Heaven that I’d been forgiven-

And, in the Book of Life, was written my name.

 

Cho.

Oh, would someone go summon the angels?

Another lost soul has been found.

A sinner, so weary from searching;

Has been rescued and is now Heaven-bound.

Let Heaven and earth, rejoice at the birth-

Of a soul that Christ died to save.

Would someone go summon the angels?

It’s time to celebrate.

 

Bridge

Let’s join the singing;

With the choir of angels.

For there’s great joy when a soul is redeemed-

In the presence of the ransomed and free!

 

Cho.

Oh, would someone go summon the angels?

Another lost soul has been found.

A sinner, so weary from searching;

Has been rescued and is now Heaven-bound.

Let Heaven and earth, rejoice at the birth-

Of a soul that Christ died to save.

Would someone go summon the angels?

It’s time to celebrate.

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The Cross Has Spoken

V1

Darkness spread its lies

And said we’d always be

Unwanted and unloved

But from a lonely hill

A cry pierced through the pain

With mercy great enough

 

To silence all our guilty shame

To give the cross the final say

 

Ch

The Cross announces freedom to a fallen world

The Cross proclaims forgiveness with a single word

The Cross is heaven’s answer

For every heart that’s shattered

We can come in faith to arms wide open

Because the Cross has spoken

 

V2

Hear the blood-stained beams

They’re calling out your name

Inviting all to come

The timbers of his grace

Uphold Love’s sacrifice

It’s Jesus, God’s own Son

 

This holy frame on Calvary

Is still the sinner’s perfect plea

 

Br

This holy frame on Calvary

Is still the sinner’s perfect plea

 

Outro

Won’t you listen to

Listen to the Cross

 

 

Writers: Bev Herrema, Dixie Phillips

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He Won’t Remind You Of It

Matthew Lawson
Asheville Music Publishing / Chris White Music (BMI)

V1
This would be a different story
This would be a different song
If you woke up to the morning
And you couldn’t get beyond
Who you have been
But that’s not how God is

CH
He won’t remind you of it
Because the blood has covered
Every stain, it’s washed away
He won’t bring up your failures
Because he can’t remember
Anything of those dark days 
It’s all behind you
So he won’t remind you of it

V2
He would be a different savior
He would be a different king
If he promised to erase your
Past and vowed that he’d redeem
And then forget
But that’s now how grace is

BRIDGE
And just in case you forgot
It was finished on the cross

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He Came Through

Matthew Lawson
Asheville Music Publishing, Chris White Music (BMI) 

V1
I’d like to say I fully trusted
I’d like to tell you I didn’t shake my head
But the truth is I second guessed Him
Yet I can testify
With everything inside

CH
He came through 
Just like He said He’d do
Spoke the word
And then the mountain moved
When I started to doubt Him
That is when I found His promises are true
‘Cause He came through 

V2
I’d like to say that I believed Him
I’d like to tell you I didn’t hold a grudge
But the truth is my faith was shaken
Yet this is who He is
And I’m the evidence

BRIDGE    
With resurrection power
In the middle of the darkest hour
Of my life, in the nick of time

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At The Mention Of Your Name

Matthew Lawson
Asheville Music Publishing, Chris White Music (BMI)

V1
At the mention of your name
Fire fell from heaven
Red seas were parted
And walls came tumbling down
The lame were healed, yeah
The lepers cleansed and
A little girl’s grave clothes
Fell to the ground

CH
At the mention of your name
Darkness has to flee
At the mention of your name
The enemy must leave

Evil can’t abide
In the grace of glory’s light
All of hell still trembles to this day
At the mention of your name

V2
At the mention of your name
Blinded eyes were opened
The sick were well and
The dead were raised
At the mention of your name
Shackles were broken
And heaven pulled its
Greatest prison break

Bridge
Yours is the honor
Glory and power
Now and forever (x2)

Tag
At the mention of your name
Every knee will bow
Every eye will see
And tongue confess

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Stones

Written by Matthew Lawson
Asheville Music Publishing, Chris White Music (BMI)

V1
They led him out of prison to nail him to a cross
Disputed accusations for wrongs that he’d not done
The earth began to tremble and the ground began to shake
As he cried out “it is finished”, bowed his head and turned away

V2
Days had passed and mary stood before a wall of stone
Remembering what jesus said, yet feeling all alone
But long about the third day just as hope began to fade
Death and hell were conquered when he stepped out of that grave

CHORUS
Hallelujah, jesus is alive
Hallelujah, forever death has died
There’s nothing left but grave clothes
In that tomb where He once laid
‘Cause when the savior calls you out
Stones get rolled away

BRIDGE (X2)
Grave, where is your victory?
Death, where is your sting?
Crushed beneath the power
Of the blood of Calvary

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You Saw Me

Bev Herrema & Karen Gillespie (ASCAP)  (BMI)  2/26/16

Asheville Music Publishing/Chris White Music

 

V1

The world saw wood, and darkening skies

A mother’s tears, a prisoner’s eyes

They saw the spear –  the nails

And how evil had prevailed

But what they didn’t see

What they didn’t see

 

Ch

Is that You looked beyond the cross

To a greater cause

And you saw a desperate heart in need

Though the pain was deep

You suffered willingly

You looked beyond it all

And you saw me

 

V2

Down through the course – of time and space

You saw through – the lens of grace

While others saw through worldly view

You saw what I could be in you

What they didn’t see

What they didn’t see

 

Br

Help us see ourselves the way you see

Like you did that day at Calvary

At Calvary…..  (When you looked…)

 

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I Have A Past

Bev Herrema & Karen Gillespie (ASCAP) –

Asheville Music Publishing/Chris White Music (BMI)

Manna White Music / Windsor Forest Publishing (ASCAP)@ 2/26/16

 

Ch

I have a past, but I don’t live there anymore

Those doubts and fears

I gave them over to the Lord

When the enemy comes

I’ll leave him standing at the door

I have a past

But I don’t live there anymore

 

V1

Sometimes I hear a voice speak to my mind

It says, you’ve really messed it up this time

Why keep trying, just give up

Don’t you think you’ve had enough

I send it on its way

‘Cause I don’t have to be afraid

 

V2

So if you’re fighting painful memories

The walls are closin’ in and you can’t breathe

You can’t let it drag you down

Cause God has turned your life around

Mercy made a way

And it still covers you today  (You have a past)

 

Br

I moved into a place called Grace

I moved into a place called Grace

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That Rocks Not Gonna Move

Written by Karen Gillespie, Matthew Lawson

Asheville Music Publishing / Chris Music Publishing (BMI)

 

Chorus:

Jesus is a firm foundation

And that rock’s not gonna move

He’s the God of our salvation

And that rock’s not gonna move

He’s been God His whole life

How much more can He prove

Jesus is a firm foundation

And that rock’s not gonna move

 

Verse I:

Just ask Daniel when he faced that den of lions

Or David when he held that giant sling

Or The Hebrew Children in the fire

If they could talk, I’m sure you’d hear them say

 

Verse II:

So if you’re in a desperate situation

That’s left you standing on some shaky ground

Don’t you worry you are not forsaken

I’ve been where you are and I have found

 

Bridge:

He still has all power in His Name

He’s still God and that will never change

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Don’t Look Back

Karen Gillespie, Matthew Lawson
Asheville Music Publishing, Chris Music White (BMI)

 

Chorus:

Don’t look back you’re not going that way

Yesterday’s got nothing new to say

Close the door, walk on in faith

Don’t look back you’re not going that way

Don’t look back you’re not going that way

 

Verse I:

It’s okay to remember

Just how far you’ve come

But don’t waste your time stress your mind

It’s covered by the blood

Tomorrow is another day

With new mercies in store

Leave the old man in the past

That’s not you anymore

 

Verse 2:

When that voice begins to whisper

You’re not good enough

There’s nothing you could ever do

To change the things you’ve done

Your failures are forgiven

And cast into the sea

So leave behind what’s left behind

And look to Calvary

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By His Blood

Regina Walden & Karen Gillespie

Asheville Music Publishing/Chris White Music (BMI)

 

V1

There is a living savior

Who bore our sin and our shame

Whose blood was shed for everyone

To live in Jesus name

It cried out from the cross

When grace was what we needed

Jesus died and rose again

And death was forever defeated

 

V2

When/His mercy reaches out in love

And the blood of Jesus pleads

Before His Holy throne of grace

To bring him all our needs

The pardon of our precious Lord

Is always reaching for us

Though we see ourselves in filthy rags

He only sees the blood

 

Chorus:

We are ransomed we are blessed

Through His unfailing righteousness

We are forgiven we are set free

By His blood we are redeemed

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Holy, Holy Is The Lamb

Words and music by Regina Walden and Karen Gillespie

Asheville music publishing/Chris White music (BMI)

 

He left heaven’s throne

Made a stable His home

So we could be His own

He left Heaven’s throne

 

On a cruel cross he died

For our sin was crucified

And our debt was satisfied

When on the cross he died

 

In the tomb he would not stay

He conquered hell in just three days

Twas the dawning of his grace

In the tomb he would not stay

 

Glory glory hallelujah

Praises to the Great I Am

You are worthy of all honor

Holy holy is the lamb

 

He arose from the grave

Our souls to embrace

That the world might be saved

He arose from the grave

 

He is coming again

Take us where time will never end

For all those who watch for him

He is coming again

 

We will walk golden streets

Lay our crowns at Jesus feet

And for all eternity

We will walk golden streets

 

Glory glory hallelujah

Praises to the Great I Am

You are worthy of all honor

Holy holy is the lamb

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In God I Will Trust

Karen Gillespie, Helga Kaefer & Carrie Moeller

Asheville Music Publishing/Chris White Music (BMI)–Ketone Songs (ASCAP)

CHORUS
He’s my redeemer
He is my rock
My savior, my healer
The Father who loves me no matter what

He’s my provider
And He’s more than enough
When my world is breaking, I won’t be shaken
In God I will trust

Verse I:
In a world that is constantly changing
And everybody’s going their own way
Trying to find the answers
To the problems that they face –
But true peace can only be found
In the presence of the Lord
He’s the firm foundation
For this generation
In Him I’m secure “cause”

Verse 11:
Sometimes I might be feeling
That all my hope is gone
The things that should be right in life
Are turning out all wrong
I can’t look at my circumstance
But to the One who hears me pray
He’s steady and faithful
Willing and able
I know He’ll make a way Cause

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Just Enough Just In Time

Bernadette Negus  –  Karen Gillespie
Sunday Best Music, BMI  –  Asheville Music Publishing/Chris White Music (BMI)

Verse I:
All throughout the ages
Written in the Holy pages
God came through for His people
Time and time again
Trapped between the army and the red sea
God led His children all the way to victory
Calmed the storm on Galilee
Spoke Peace to the wind

Chorus:
He’s Just enough, Just in time, Every single time
He’s never early, never late
So leave your doubt behind
When you’re looking for a miracle
Trust Him and you’ll find
He’s just enough, just in time, Every single time

Verse 2:
Your desperate situation
May seem that God’s not listenin’
But He is right there waiting
For you to call His name
He is just about to make His entry
The stage is set and everything is ready
Don’t let go, don’t walk away
Hold on to your faith

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Like You

Karen Gillespie, Bernadette Negus
Asheville Music Publishing/Chris White Music (BMI)
First Sunday/BMI (admin by Music Services)

Chorus:
Farther there’s no other
Not another like you
Father there’s no other
Not another like you

Verse 1:
You are Great and Wonderful
Merciful all powerful
There is not another like you
You’re the Lion and the Lamb
The Holy One the Great I Am
There is not another like you, like you, like you

CH

Verse 2:
You’re Bigger than the universe
No one else can match your worth
There is not another like you
Loving and Compassionate
Faithful in your Righteousness
There is not another like you, like you, like you,

CH

BRIDGE
From Heaven to the Cross
You suffered all because
No one could show us love
The way that you do

You came and made a way
So that we all someday
Could live forever in eternity
With you, With you

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Which Scars Will You Bear

Regina Walden, Debbie Davis

Asheville Music Publishing / Chris White Music (BMI)

Chorus
Don’t be deceived God’s not mocked
There comes a time to pay
Whether flesh or spirit
Rewards will come some day
When struggles are over
With no more painful snares
When you assess  your life
Which scars will you bear
Which scars will you bear

V1
The marks of a christian
Are love joy and peace
From the mirror of God’s word
Is this what you see
When viewing your reflection
Do you see  a godly man
With battle scars of faith
From when you took a  stand

V2
Are you overcoming
Principalities
Believing in our captain
While fighting on your knees
For the weapons of our warfare
Are not carnal but through Christ
Tearing down strongholds
Advancing to the fight

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I Can Do All Things

Verse 1

Woke up this morning to a brand new day, yesterday’s troubles are gone

Made up my mind that today will be different, I’m singing a victory song

I’m leaving the past in the past where it belongs

 

Chorus

I can do all things through Christ

Who gives me strength in my time of need

I can take a stand against the enemy

‘Cause, through His word I have authority

I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength

 

Verse 2

I’ve learning the secret of being content no matter what comes my way

Whether in battle or times of peace, I’m taking it day by day

And, by trusting in His promise you too can say

 

Bridge

His strength is made perfect in my weakness

His power makes the yolk of bondage fall

Speak His name and watch your adversary tremble

In the presence of the One who conquers all

 

© Tony Griffith/Debbie L Davis/BMI

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Even In The In Between

© Debbie L. Davis/BMI

Verse 1
When my dreams are delayed and I’m trying to wait on You

The valley’s behind me, the mountain’s ahead in my view

I’m somewhere in the middle of holding back and pushing through

Though I don’t see the timing of Your perfect plan

Lord, You do

 

Chorus

Lord, I’ll trust You even in the in between

When life is unclear and my future is hard to see

These moments of waiting can weigh down on me

But, I will trust You even in the between

Verse 2

When the bitter winds blow and a blanket of snow still falls

Gray skies above me are keeping my eyes in a fog

But winter’s almost over, the springtime sun will shine again

New life will soon be blooming around me, but Lord

Until then

Cho

Tag

These moments of waiting can weigh down on me

But, I will trust You even in the between… in between

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Daughter Of The King

© Laura Blankenship/Debbie L Davis/BMI

Verse 1

She never had a daddy to hold her through her fears
No momma ever kissed her cheek or dried her painful tears
She was five years old the day the missionary came
And found her wand’ring helplessly by the muddy river bank

Verse 2

Her hair was coarse and matted, it never had been washed
Her flowered shirt was stained and torn, her feet were bare and scarred

The missionary reached for her and gently drew her near

Then picked her up and hugged her close to sing lightly in her ear

Chorus 

You’re a daughter of the King
Princess in His eyes
Beautiful to Him
Treasured in His sight
You are strong and you are brave
Wonderfully made
So, lift your head up high and boldly sing
You’re a daughter of the King

Verse 3
Twenty six years later, that orphan’s now a mom
Her little girl comes home from school and tries to hide her sobs
Feeling like she’s worthless, her mother draws her near
Whispers, “child, you are priceless” then sings softly  in her ear…

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Already Be Ready

Already Be Ready

© Debbie L Davis/BMI

 

Verse 1

Today there are things that get in the way

Of getting your house in order

You say, “I will live my life for the Lord one day”

But, no one knows the day or hour

The Lord will come in all His pow’r

If you’re not ready already it’ll be too late

 

Chorus

You’ve got to already (already) be ready (be ready)

Waiting for the Bridegroom comin’ on after His bride

You’ve got to already (already) be ready (be ready)

Jesus is comin’ someday like a thief in the night

 

Verse 2

Two men will be working in a field

One taken and the other left

Two women will be grinding at a mill, then one’s gone

Oh, when the trump of God shall sound

The dead in Christ will leave the ground

Then, we that remain will be caught up in the air

 

Chorus

 

Bridge

Gotta be ready…. Ready

Waiting for the Bridegroom comin’ on after His bride

Gotta be ready…. Ready

Jesus is coming someday like a thief in the night

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You Saw Me

Bev Herrema and Karen Gillespie

Asheville Music Publishing / Chris White Music (BMI)

V1

The world saw wood and darkening skies

A mother’s tears, a prisoner’s eyes

They saw the spear, the nails

And how evil had prevailed

But what they didn’t see

What they didn’t see

 

Ch

Is that You looked beyond the cross

To a greater cause

And you saw a desperate heart in need

And though the pain was deep

You suffered willingly

You looked beyond it all

And you saw me

 

V2

Down through the course of time and space

You saw through the lens of grace

While others saw through worldly view

You saw what I could be in you

And what they didn’t see

What they didn’t see

 

Br

Help us see ourselves the way you see

Like you did that day at Calvary

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Take One Step Together

Bev Herrema and Lee Black

Asheville Music Publishing / Chris White Music (BMI) Christian Taylor Music (BMI)

 

V1

You only know one thing about me

And based on that I’m ostracized

As if there’s nothing else of value

That might lie hidden deep inside

I’m just not worth your time

And you won’t cross that line but

 

Ch

Your silence is a shout I can’t ignore

And the things you whisper cut me to the core

There are no easy answers – and painful questions linger

But is there some way to take a step

Just one step together

 

V2

There’s controversy in the papers

And careless comments in the home

Yet in the clash I’m still your neighbor

And this heart longs for you to know

Though It’s hard to understand

There’s more to me than that but

 

Br

A step into the unknown

No map to show the way

A step that just might falter

Because we’re both afraid

A timid step toward healing

Though now we’re worlds apart

A path unseen, uncertain

But someone needs to start

 

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Anchor Deep

Bev Herrema , Nick Robertson

Asheville Music Publishing / Chris White Music (BMI)

 

V1

In your hurricane at sea, He is land

In the undertow of fear, take His hand

In your surging tide of worry, He’s the calm

He is rock and He is refuge, safe and strong

 

Ch

Anchor deep

Amid the wild wind and waves

Anchor deep

In unfathomable grace

There is shelter for your soul

A quiet place, there is hope

And there is peace

So anchor deep

 

V2

When the future is unknown, He is there

When you’re drowning in the past, He is air

When uncharted waters overwhelm your soul

He invites you to abide in Him alone

 

Br

Cut adrift and all alone

In the blur and force of the storm

Let faith be your lifeline

Let His love be your home

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All Your Glory

V1

Mountains whisper Your majesty

Oceans shout and the rivers sing

It’s only an echo

Of who you are

The world’s so beautiful

But it’s not enough

 

Ch

I wanna see You in all Your glory

All Your glory, Lord

I’ve caught a glimpse of heaven before me

I want more

All your power

All your love

Right in front of me

I wanna see

All your glory

 

V2

People as far as the eye can see

Nations come and bend the knee

A glorious picture

Of what is to come

The world’s so beautiful

Full of Your love

 

Br

The heights – the depths

And everything in between

 

 

Writers:           Bev Herrema

Phil Mehrens

Wendy Ferguson (Sunset Gallery)

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Do It Again

DO IT AGAIN

Dixie Phillips, Jim Davis, Kristi Fitzwater, Bev Herrema

Verse 1:

I woke up in the mornin’ and faced the enemy

He backed me in a corner of my own Red Sea

It was looking kinda chilly; mighty deep and wide

But I’m countin’ on God my Father to part the waters right on time, Cuz….

Chorus:

I know (yes, I know) He can do it again (He can do it again)

He’s a way-maker, a trailblazer, I can put my trust in Him

He was faithful back then, faithful right now, and His mercies never end

And I know (yes, I know) He can do it again (do it again)

Verse 2:

He proved at Jericho He had the upper hand

He turned a wilderness into a Promised Land

When trouble comes a knockin’ I get up and go

To my God who has the answers He still does miracles

Bridge:

I was down, He lifted me up

I’ve found His grace to be more than enough

We have a history; there’s no doubt what He can do

Cause time after time, I have seen God move

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No Forgotten Angels

No Forgotten Angels

 

Dixie Phillips, Sharon Phillips, Kenneth Walker

Asheville Music Publishing / Chris White Music (BMI)

 

V1

A young couple held their first child

Their thankful hearts beat with pride

But when the doctor broke the news

They sound of silence filled the room

But then the mother finally spoke

And offered these words of hope

 

C

There are no forgotten angels

Even ones with broken wings

There are no forgotten angels

They are treasures of the King

And He sends them down to earth

So we’ll discover their great worth

This truth lives on through the ages

There are no forgotten angels

 

V2

Special babies need special love

And someone who cares enough

To just believe and fully trust

That what we can’t change will change us

Sometimes we wonder why

Until faith helps us realize

B

Our kind Father makes no mistakes

Only blessings come through His hands of grace

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The Blood Evidence Shows

The Blood Evidence Shows

Dixie Phillips, Kenneth Walker, Natalie Cromwell

Asheville Music Publishing / BMI / Chris White Music / BMI

 

V1

When my heart condemns me

And all I hear is guilty

In the courtroom of my mind

Mercy rushes to the stand

With scars in His hands

And says “This child is mine!”

 

Chorus

The blood evidence shows

My case has been closed

With the cross as my witness

I’m forgiven by Jesus

It was settled at Calvary

I am completely free

That’s what the blood evidence shows

 

V2

Grace silenced my accuser

Made Satan the loser

When the verdict was returned

The charges were dropped

The tormenting  stopped

And the court was adjourned

 

B

He paid my ransom

And made freedom my anthem

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Love Bleeds

Love Bleeds

Dixie Phillips, Matthew Lawson

Asheville Music Publishing / Chris White Music (BMI)

V1

I see a Savior ruined and bleeding

Pouring out pardon on people like me

I see forgiveness with arms wide open

Welcoming sinners to come and receive

 

Pre-C

And I have to admit sometimes it’s hard to believe

It’s enough for me

C

(But)

Love bleeds mercy

Love bleeds grace

Washing every sin away

Cleansing every stain

We think cannot be erased

Love bleeds mercy

Love bleeds grace

V2

Maybe you’ve spent nights broken and lonely

Haunted by ghosts your past mistakes

Maybe you’ve been bound deep in the darkness

Feeling defeated by demons you’ve faced

Pre-C

But Jesus has proven there’s nothing His blood can’t redeem

And He helps us see

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A Mother’s Prayer

A MOTHER’S PRAYER

 

Dixie Phillips, Kenneth Walker, Natalie Cromwell

Asheville Music Publishing / Chris White Music (BMI)

 

VERSE 1:

I can be found in hospital halls

Guiding the doctors as they make their calls

I stand before the Father’s throne

And call the wayward prodigals home

 

PRE-CHORUS:

Nothing is out of my reach

 

CHORUS:

Some days I move mountains without making a sound

Sometimes I will shout all the heavy walls down

When my tears mix with faith

I see miracles take place

Satan had better beware

Cause I am a mother’s prayer

 

VERSE 2:

I strengthen troops in the enemy’s fire

Giving such courage for freedom’s brave fight

And all the angels are amazed

When my voice arrives at heaven’s gates

 

[PRE]

 

[CHORUS]

 

BRIDGE:

There is nothing more powerful in all the earth

Than when a mother’s heart is heard

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Mission

Mission

 

Chorus

When God calls on you

Don’t hesitate just move

If it seems impossible

God will see you through

Miracles of faith have already been commissioned

When He sends a child of God on a mission

 

The lions will stay hungry

giants will be slain

Waters will be parted

Battles won in Jesus name

Rocks will give you water

Fish will give you coins

He’ll fill the widow’s barrel

And make an army of dry bones

 

Axes will be floating

Walls fall to the ground

The weak will rise to power

The lost will be found

Fire will rain down

Bitter waters will be sweet

Standards will be raised

For the mission you receive

 

 

Regina Walden

10/19/15

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Living In The Days Of Grace

Living In The Days of Grace

Regina Walden

 

V1

Coming in perfection under the subjection

Of His loving Father He went

To the cross of Calvary where He freely gave me

Pardon from my every sin

Resurrection hour He arose with power

Over death Hell and the grave

In the dispensation of grace and salvation

Everlasting life He gave

 

Chorus

I live in the grace of God by His Son who died for me

At Calvary shed His blood on the cruel rugged tree

Still flows a river there where Jesus truly took my place

I’m sainted by the Savior acquainted with His favor

Living in the days of grace

 

V2

No longer am I hostage He broke the chains of bondage

When He set my soul to sore

Free from condemnation I’m a new creation

By the blood of Christ my Lord

I believe the story of His grace and glory

Every jot tiddle and space

He fulfilled the old and the new has now been told

We’re living in the days of grace

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His Name Is Jesus

HIS NAME IS JESUS

 

VERSE 1

What would you say, if I were to tell you

That I know exactly what you’re searching for

The reason I say this is because I’ve been there

You’re longing for purpose, for peace and much more

 

VERSE 2

Friend, let tell you that you’ll never find them

Out in pleasures or the things of this world

True satisfaction and joy for your heart

Can only be found in the One I call, “Lord”

 

CHORUS        

His name is Jesus, and He’s right here with us

Friend, you can meet Him this very hour

Your search can be over

Don’t look any further

Come to this altar, He’s waiting right now  

 

VERSE 3

You may be saying, “It can’t be that easy

I have so many failures, mistakes and regrets”

Well friend I have good news, there’s a Savior who loves you

His blood and His mercy they forgive and they forget

 

 

Roger Duncan – Asheville Music Publishing / Chris White Music / BMI

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Feel The Rain

Feel The Rain

Words and Music by Lynn C. Robbins /

Asheville Music Publishing / BMI / Chris White Music / BMI

 

Verse 1

What’s that I see in the distance, Mmmmm, it’s getting closer,

It sounds like abundance of rain

The old saints told the story, of a vision way out yonder,

I think this could be the dawning of that day.

 

Chorus

Feel the rain, falling on me,

Lord come and quench this dry and thirsty soul.

Fill this vessel to overflowing

With your glorious, mighty Holy Ghost

 

Verse 2

We’ve been gathered in the room now,

Many years we’ve tarried

Waiting for the promise from on high.

But I feel a strong wind blowing,

Filling every vessel,

Oh, Joel is this what you prophesied?

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I’m Going Through

I’m Going Through

 

Verse 1

When I started this journey so many years ago,

I decided to follow the crimson stained road,

Although I have stumbled and struggled along

I’m still determined that I’ll make it home.

 

Chorus

I’m going through, yes, I’m going through

By faith that mountain before me must move

Lord you promised if I would trust you that victory I’d find,

So I’m going through with your hand in mine.

 

Verse 2

Sometimes this way gets cloudy and drear,

The midnight hour brings me tear after tear

But like Paul and Silas I lift my hands and start to sing,

Come morning those shackles give way to such sweet relief.

 

Chorus

Tag

Lord you promised If I would trust you that victory I’d find,

So I’m going through, I’m going through,

Oh, I’m going through with your hand in mine.

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Lord Lift Me Up

Lord Lift Me Up

 

Chorus

Lord lift me up to those high, heavenly places,

Lord lift me up, let me dwell with you,

Lord lift me up to those high, heavenly places,

Lift me up where you dwell Lord, lift me up.

 

Verse 1

I want to be lifted a little bit higher

Where the sun shines a little bit brighter,

I want to sing victory in Jesus oh how sweet.

I want to know a brand new day dawning,

Feel that latter rain falling,

In the throne room of God Lord let me be.

 

Verse 2

You said that your sons and your daughters would know it,

When you spirit started flowing,

A willing vessel here I am and Lord I’ll be

Just like John when you said come hither,

Like the lame man when he was delivered,

Lift me up, let your spirit dwell in me.

 

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Don’t Look For Me

DON’T LOOK FOR ME

 

Verse 1

Look around and you’ll see trouble, you’ll see strife on every hand,

Wards and earthquakes all around us, violence fills our land.

The devil’s like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour,

But God’s getting ready to call His church in the last, final hour….

 

Chorus

Don’t look for me, I’ll be busy, walking on streets of gold,

I’ll be sitting by the river of life that’s flowing from God’s throne.

I’ll be talking to the blind man and the cripple, who will tell,

About the day that Jesus came and with one touch they were healed.

I can’t wait to hear the story of the thief who hung beside Him,

How Elisha felt that day when he caught that mantle from Elijah,

And when that trumpet sound and this old world starts spinning

Round and round,

Don’t look for me, no, no, no, don’t look for me,

 

No, No, No

Verse 2

My treasures are not laid up here in the world of sin and sorrow,

I’ve invested them where thieves can’t steal and they will be eternal.

The Father has prepared a place for me to dwell forever,

So goodbye world I’m leaving here for that land that’s called heaven.

 

Chorus

Tag: So when that trumpet sounds and this old world starts spinning round, and round, and round, and round, Don’t look for me, no, no, no, don’t look for me.

Don’t look for me, no, no, no, don’t look for me. No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No.

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Before He’d Give Up On You

Before He’d Give Up on You

Dixie Phillips, Sharon Phillips, Rhonda Frye

 

When guilt follows you around

And beats you to the ground

And you think there’s no use in tryin’

Voices from your past

Make you feel like an outcast

And say you’ll never be forgiven

 

God would give up His Son before He’d give up on you

Every morning His mercies are brand new

You can never run too far

Be too battered or scarred

God would give up His Son before He’d give up on you

 

When tears pour down like rain

And life is full of pain

It seems the night will last forever

Darkness hides all hope

When life spins out of control

And you believe your best days are over

 

There’s no love like the Father’s

For every son and daughter

So trust His loving heart

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He Is Mine

He Is Mine

Phil Cross / Phil Cross Music / BMI / Chris White Music / BMI

I was just livin’ day to day

I was so lost I couldn’t find my way

Then everything changed for me

Everything changed for me

Now nothing is now nothing is the same

Chorus

He He is my rock, He is my strength, He is life everlasting

He, He is mine

He He is my hope, He is my friend He sticks closer than a brother

He He is mine

 

I was just livin’ day to day

I was so lost I couldn’t find my way

Then everything changed for me

Everything changed for me

Now nothing is now nothing is the same

 

I’m so glad that He He is my rock, He is my strength, He is life everlasting

He, He is mine

He He is my hope, He is my friend He sticks closer than a brother

He He is mine

 

Bridge

And I’ve got to give Him glory, give Him honor,

Give Him praise all the days of my life

There’s nothing I would rather do than worship Him

Oh yes I’ve got to give Him glory, give Him honor,

Give Him praise all the days of my life

There’s nothing I would rather do than worship Him

 

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You Do Not Owe Me One Thing

You Do Not Owe Me One Thing

Phil Cross

I
Father I have wondered why I’ve had to live such a hard life

As one of your children I have questioned,
Shouldn’t things be better for me?
So many valleys too many hills
I thought but I was wrong Father
I’m sorry I didn’t see (that)

 

Chorus
You do not owe me one thing Father

You do not owe me one thing Father

You have already given everything Father

You do not owe me one thing

 

II
The riches of beloved love, your redeeming one blood

Was given for the sinners for the debtors
Now all my debt has fully been paid
You sent my Savior I owe my life to you
You settled my forever
I owe you everyday (but)

 

 

Bridge
I owe it all……

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I Am One In The Number

I Am One In The Number
Marcia Hughes
Phil Cross Music, Chris White Music, Asheville Music Publishing

 I On a hill called Mt. Calvary you died on a rugged cross Made a way to save the sinner that we might not be lost Redeemed ones have entered through that open door
I am one in the number I glorify you Lord

 Chorus

I am one in the number Lord I give you praise I am one in the number Lord I give you praise You multiply your favor to millions every day
I am one in the number Lord I give you praise

II When the enemy comes to take away this life you gave to me Why would I go to prison when forever I am free

When you count your many children add up the saved by grace I am one in the number Lord I give you praise

 III Now when this life is ended Iʼll bow before your throne Youʼll say to me with open arms you are welcome home When that choir gathers there to sing on that golden shore

Iʼll be one in that number to glorify You Lord

 

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The Ember

The Ember

Joshua Jordan, Phil Cross

I Thinking to a time you know when your heart your mind and soul Was thirsty for the Lord
Constant in His Holy Word hanging on the truth you heard
You longed to know Him more

Unashamed you shared your faith and you were unafraid You were a victor everyday

Chorus

Remember the ember
The spark that lit the fire that
Burned in your soul
It wasnʼt long ago
Think back to the time you
Would have gave it all for the sake of the call To be someoneʼs light
Like a beacon in the night
Remember the ember

 

II

You know who you really are youʼve drifted very far
Away from everything
Left the fellowship divine thrown away your peace of mind Youʼre cold and wondering
Youʼre not frozen in a place stranded from His grace
You can rekindle with your faith

 

Chris White Music / BMI

Phil Cross Music / BMI

Asheville Music Publishing / BMI

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He Wouldn’t Leave Me In The Dust

He Wouldnʼt Leave Me In The Dust Phil Cross, Casey Carpenter, Josh Johnson

VERSE 1:
I was poor, I was in the dust
I was lost that is where I was
Among the needy in the ashes I was stranded there But that is where… my Lord would come to me

CHORUS:
He would not leave me that way
He had a better plan for a better day
He could not watch me walk that dead end road He would not let me go, so He lifted me up
He wouldnʼt leave me in the dust

VERSE 2:
He would not turn, he would not pass me by
He would not fail to listen for my cry
He should have could have said that I had gone too far to save But by His grace….He took me as I was

BRIDGE:
Itʼs appointed everyone will return to the dust
But all of Godʼs children will rise from the ashes in Jesus Weʼll rise from the ashes in Jesus

LAST CHORUS
He will not leave us that way
He has a better plan for a better day
He could not watch us walk that dead end road He will not let us go, He will lift us up
He wonʼt leave us in the dust
He wonʼt leave us in the dust

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Peace That Passes Understanding

The Peace That Passes Understanding

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

Adina Bowman-HabeHolt Music Publishing (BMI) 3/2016

 

Verse I:

There’s a calm in the chaos

When the world is closing in

There’s a hedge of protection

So no matter where you’ve been

With open arms He’s waiting

To shelter and to guide

So when life overwhelms you

You have a place to hide – hide in

 

Chorus:

The peace that passes understanding

The peace that passes understanding

Is with you today

So don’t you be afraid

Hold to the peace that passes understanding

 

Verse II:

When the fear of failure

And doubt won’t let you go

Remember Jesus loves you

Much more than you know

And don’t forget His promise

That He will never leave

You’ll always find Him faithful

To be everything you need – you need

 

Bridge:

In that unexpected moment

When all you know is shaken

Still you have an anchor

You are not forsaken

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Always Remember The Blood

Always Remember the Blood

Dixie Phillips, Kenneth Walker, Matthew Lawson

Asheville Music Publishing / BMI / Chris White Music / BMI

 

Verse 1

Jesus blessed the bread and broke it

Then offered His disciples a piece

Lifting up the cup He told them

To keep this in their memory

 

Chorus

Always remember the blood

Never forget what it does

There’s none so unclean

That it can’t redeem

Always remember the blood

 

Verse 2

Satan is out to deceive us

And tries to chain our hearts to sin

But the sinless stream from Calvary

Reminds us to once again

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Clear The Stage For Jesus

CLEAR THE STAGE FOR JESUS

Dixie Phillips, Sharon Phillips, Regina Walden

Asheville Music Publishing / Chris White Music / BMI

 

In the theater of my mind

Reruns play all the time

And I’m caught behind the curtain of my past,

But then another spotlight shines

On the Lamb of sacrifice

And He promises the hurts don’t have to last.

 

Chorus

Clear the stage for Jesus

His blood has the power to free us

He turns bad beginnings 
Into happy endings

His miracles of grace

Still redeem and change

Every life that clears the stage for Jesus

 

Remove all doubts and fears

Shame cannot interfere

When we allow Jesus His rightful place

Defeat can’t wait in the wings

When the King comes on the scene

And we can’t help but offer Him all our praise

 

Bridge

When we let Jesus take the lead,

Mercy covers all our mistakes

And we become His masterpiece

Our past is gone without a trace

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It Takes A Woman

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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Grace Came To Stay

Grace Came to Stay

Dixie & Sharon Phillips

Asheville Music Publishing / BMI / Chris White Music / BMI

 

If your heart is full of rain,

Mercy’s calling out your name.

Grace is not a one-time offer.

Here today and gone tomorrow.

 

Grace came to stay

On the cross that day.

Grace came to stay

When Love became “The Way.”

The one who calmed the sea

Stilled the guilt in you and me

We are free today

‘Cause Grace came to stay.

 

When days begin with your teardrops.

And fear takes over all your thoughts.

Hide in the shadow of His cross.

Where His grace  never stops.

 

Bridge

He’s a stairway for sinners

A latter for the lost

Mercy Opened Heaven’s door

And built a bridge out of a cross

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Stopping Short of Canaan

Stopping Short of Canaan
Regina Walden / Asheville Music Publishing / BMI

First verse

They were sent to find the way to possess what lay ahead
Every tribe of Israel sent one man
God said trust me I’ll go with you but they doubted God instead
Israel stopped just short of blessed Canaan land

Chorus
Go fourth my child and conquer every foe that you encounter
In the precious name of Jesus win the lost
There will be no trepidation in the midst of confrontation
No battle you can’t win behind the cross
If God’s people would let their thoughts digress
They’d remember how to use what they possess
To own the vict’ry promised move ahead and take your stand
Don’t stop just short of Canaan Land

Second Verse
Joshua and Caleb knew the challenges they faced
They knew that God had promised them the land
Seven times around the walls of Jericho they paced
Stopping short of Canaan wasn’t in the Masters plan

(Second or Third verse Option)
Faced with your own Jericho and walls that must come down
Knowing that it’s time to take a stand
Faith put into action brings results that will astound
Don’t give up till your possess that happy promised land

Bridge
Every day I’m camping in the land of Canaan
And with rapture I surveyed the wondrous beauty grand
Glory Hallelujah I found the land of promise
I’m camping I’m camping in Canaan’s happy land

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We’re All In This Together

Verse 1:
Sometimes the load gets heavy
Just too hard to carry all alone
Our spirit can get weary
And we can’t fight the battle on our own
So when you’re strong I’ll lean on you
When you’re weak I’ll help you through
‘Cause we’re a family with a love no one can sever
We’re all in this together, We’re all in this together

Chorus:
Sisters and brothers
Help each other stand
And lift a prayer to Heaven
Do all that we can
To help one another
Make it to that place we call forever
We’re all in this together

Verse 2:
So if you feel forsaken
And your heart is breaking with the pain
If the storm has left you shaken
Let us lift you up above the waves
We’ve all needed someone else
You’re not in this by yourself
We’re a family with a love no one can sever
We’re all in this together, We’re all in this together

Bridge:
Through His Spirit we are one
And by His grace we’ll overcome
Whether blue skies
Or dark and stormy weather
We’re all in this together, We’re all in this together
We’re all in this together, We’re all in this together

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Well With My Soul

chorus
Gotta little spring in my step now it feels like spring in my heart
Each new day brings new mercy and a brand new start
My cup’s running over and my joy overflows
Since Jesus found me all is well with my soul

If you see me and you realize
I’m not the same now well don’t be surprised
I was drifting then the Lord took control
Unspeakable joy now has elated my soul

The words escape me to express the way I feel
The love of Jesus gives my heart a thrill
I can’t contain it, He sets my heart aglow
What peace in knowing all is well with my soul

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We Belong

Answering a heavenly calling looking ahead to a brighter day
God raised a holy standard when I lowered my head to pray
Joining in the celebration victory’s song I did repine
I was lost till Jesus found me now I am His and He is mine
Chorus
We belong to the Church of God the Father
No more alone He is walking by our side
His mighty hand cannot fail and cannot falter
The hills of home have called us
To the place where we belong

My adoption was make final written in red on redemption day
Signed sealed and delivered on the wings of amazing grace
Oh what sweet communion oh what strength in family ties
There’s nothing like belonging in the Glory bound Bride of Christ
Bridge
This world is not my home
I’m just passing through
My treasures are laid up
Somewhere beyond the blue

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Jesus Will You Take My Hand

Jesus Will You Take My Hand
Mary H Mares, Valerie Daly
Manna White Music / ASCAP / Windsor Forest Publishing / ASCAP

V1
Jesus, will You take my hand
And walk with me a while
On the outside I’m all grown up
But inside I’m just a child
This world can be confusing
With so many games to play
Jesus, will You take my hand
And walk with me today

V2
Jesus, can You hear
My little voice above the crowd
Hear me crying out Our Father
I am crying out so loud
Down on my knees I bow my head
I reach for You and pray
Jesus will You take my hand
And walk with me today

Chorus
Through the storms of my life
Your hand has upheld me
When no hope was in sight
Your love never failed me

V3
Jesus, in my weaknesses
I find strength in You
Guide me with Your love Dear Lord
In all I say and do
There will never be a morning
When this child won’t need to say
Jesus will You take my hand
And walk with me today

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Only God Can Know

Only God Can Know

(Where The Blood Has Been Applied)

 

Verse

She never knew the joy of serving Jesus in this life

Facing death, her circumstances have already closed her eyes

Kneeling by her bedside, her Christian family cries

God if you can reach her now

Save her soul before she dies

Then that final moment comes

As she steps into the arms of eternity

And those inside that room

Are shrouded in the gloom of uncertainty

 

Chorus

Only God Can know

Where the blood has been applied

Only He can see the soul and know

What’s happened down inside

When we all get to heaven

We might just be surprised

‘Cause only God can know

Where the blood has been applied

 

Bridge

There will be a day of judgement

And we’ll enter in that gate

The Holy One will be the judge

And He won’t make one mistake

 

 

 

 

Writer: Daryl K. Williams

Publisher: Chris White Music / BMI

Asheville Music / BMI

 

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Face Of Grace

The Face of Grace

 

Dixie Phillips, Sharon Phillips

Chris White Music / Asheville Music Publishing / BMI

 

Grace’s heart was in a million pieces

One Sunday at an altar she met Jesus

She found the Father she’d always wanted

And when asked she responded,

“You’re looking at the face of grace.”

 

The face of grace

Is all over this place

On every row, in every pew

Are lives that have been made new

Shame has been erased

By Love’s embrace

You’re looking at the face of grace.

 

I tried to hide my story most all my life

My painful secrets didn’t take God by surprise

My scars may remind me where I’ve been

But they can’t tell me where I’m goin’

You’re looking at the face of grace

 

The most bitter circumstance

Doesn’t  have a chance

Grace redeems

Every painful thing

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Daddy’s Lap

Daddy’s Lap

Dixie Phillips / Sharon Phillips

Asheville Music Publishing / BMI / Chris White Music / BMI

 

1.

A little boy with treasure maps

And Spanish gold in gunny sacks

Loved to sail the Seven Seas

And when that pirate looked at me

I’d hug him and I’d say,

“If you ever lose your way,”

 

Chorus

Turn around and backtrack

You are always welcome back

On Daddy’s lap, on Daddy’s lap

There’s always room,

Yes, there’s always room on Daddy’s lap

 

2.

Ten years later that Buccaneer

Left his home and his momma’s tears

Set out on the wild seas

Living just as he pleased

Hee was tossed about,

‘Til a gentle voice called out,

 

 

Bridge

And take one step forward and two steps back

Until you fall in Daddy’s lap

 

 

Tag

 

On Daddy’s lap

There’s always room

You are always welcome on Daddy’s lap

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Just A Boy On A Bus

Just a Boy on a Bus

Regina Walden

Asheville Music Publishing / BMI / Chris White Music / BMI

 

Standing by the roadside kicking in the dust

Every Sunday morning as he waited for the bus

He was just a bus kid, where’s his parents people thought

Teachers saw a difference in this child that they taught

 

They would all soon learn that they were sowing on good ground

He treasured every scripture as his teacher wrote them down

Someday he’d preach the Gospel all around the globe

Just a soul winning bus kid from down a dusty road

 

Chorus

His journey led him far from the church where he was saved

Love planted and it’s clear to see the increase that God gave

He loved the Lord with all his heart and in Him he placed his trust

He grew to be God’s man from just a boy on a bus

 

He lined up the lawn chairs and pretended they were pews

He made a make shift pulpit sticks were all he had to use

He preached of hell and heaven as his momma watched him play

She never would forget what happened on that day

 

She listened through the window as tears filled her eyes

With convicting power he spoke the words of life

Her heart was truly broken and she knew that she was lost

God saved her soul from hell as her baby preached the cross

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It’s My Father’s Pleasure

It’s My Father’s Pleasure

Regina Walden

Chris White Music / BMI Asheville Music Publishing / BMI /

 

It’s my father’s pleasure

Oh Lawdy now

It’s my Father’s pleasure

Oh truly now

It’s my Father’s pleasure

To take good care of you

 

Blessed is the servant of the Lord when he comes

Til then walk in truth having faith

A steward of His blessing no matter the sum

And you’ll be blessed beyond measure some day

 

Seek Ye first the kingdom make Him Lord of you life

Perfect love overcomes all fear

You cannot grow an inch with all your worry and your strife

Trust the Lord with ones you hold dear

 

 

Bridge

Take your burdens to the Lord and leave them there

Safely resting in His providential care

Trust him with the saved the sick the blind and the lame

Who can be against you when you go in His name

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Citizen Saint

 

Citizen Saint

Regina Walden

Chris White Music / BMI / Asheville Music Publishing / BMI

 

HE RAISED ME UP TO A HEAVENLY PLACE

A REGAL RESIDENCE I NOW CLAIM

SAVED MY SOUL THROUGH FAITH BY GRACE

WITH CHRIST SOMEDAY I’LL LIVE AND REIGN

 

I’M A CITIZEN SAINT OF THAT HOLY WHITE CITY

CERTIFIED BY GOD BEFORE THE WORLD WAS FRAMED

CREATED IN CHRIST BY THE FATHER ORDAINED

BY THE CROSS I CAME TO BE A CITIZEN SAINT

 

WITH CITIZENSHIP IN GOD’S ESTATE

DAILY BENEFITS HE INSTATES

THERE’S NO FEAR NO SIN NO SHAME

WHERE JESUS CHRIST IS A HOUSE HOLD NAME

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A Church On Bethlehem Road

A Church On Bethlehem Road

Regina Walden / Chris White Music / BMI / Asheville Music Publishing / BMI

 

 

 

Often in service Mom would set me in the floor

I would play at Daddy’s feet

I heard the good news of Christ our Lord

No words ever sounded so sweet

He told of manger in Bethlehem

Christ was born so meek and low

They worshiped our Lord for the very first time

At a church on Bethlehem road

At a church on Bethlehem road

 

CHORUS

Just a little country church down a dusty road

No steeple just people we loved

The pews weren’t padded and neither were the pockets

Of the folks that filled them up

Bro Deacon would pray and the Church would sing

“Praise God from whom all blessings flow”

God’s love was truly shown

At a Church on Bethlehem Road

 

Running through the yard in my Sunday shoes

Momma calling child keep your clothes clean

Little did I know that these childhood memories

Would become such sacred scenes

As my mind wonders back down Bethlehem Road

It comforts my heart to know

That Jesus was born and I was born again

At a church on Bethlehem Road

At a church on Bethlehem Road

 

BRIDGE

From the very first congregation

In that stable long ago

With Love and adoration

How God’s Church has grown

From humble small beginnings

To the Church that we now know

Thank God for sending Jesus

To a Church on Bethlehem Road

 

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Your Feet On Mine

I walked down the road where I lived as a child.

And stopped by the old home-place for a while.

As I peeked through the window’s broken glass,

Memories marched through my mind like old photographs

 

I became my Daddy’s little girl once more

Picked up my ballet shoes off the floor.

He held out his hand and asked me to dance.

I ran to his arms as he struck up the band.

 

And he said, “Follow my lead. Don’t be afraid.

I won’t let you fall. I’m here to stay.

Just put your feet on mine.

And I will be your guide.

Fear won’t ever have a chance.

If you’ll take life by the hand

And dance

With your feet on mine.”

 

 

All the music stopped the day my daddy died.

I couldn’t go on withot him by my side?

The rhythm of grief had silenced my feet.

And that same heartbreak drove me to my knees.

 

Until a hand of hope gently reached out to me

And strummed my heartstrings so tenderly.

I heard the voice of my heavenly Father.

Inviting me to be His dance partner.

 

He said, “Follow My lead. Don’t be afraid.

I won’t let you fall. I’m here to stay.

Just put your feet on Mine.

And I will be your Guide.

Fear won’t ever have a chance.

If you’ll take life by the hand and dance

With your feet on Mine.”

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Kept By The Promise Keeper

Winds howl in a minor key.

Dark clouds hover over me.

Stormy skies sometimes threat.

But I won’t worry or fret.

 

‘Cause I’m a believer

Kept by the Promise Keeper.

My world is ruled

By His Voice of truth.

Fear cannot dominate

When I raise my shield of faith.

I’m a believer

Kept by the Promise Keeper.

 

 

Troubles knock on my backdoor

Whisper lies I’ve heard before

And lead me down the road of defeat

But I won’t listen to the enemy.

 

He delivers on His promises every time.

I believe every word and every line.

 

‘Cause I’m a believer

Kept by the Promise Keeper.

My world is ruled

By His Voice of truth.

Fear cannot dominate

When I raise my shield of faith.

I’m a believer….

Born-again believer

Kept by the Promise Keeper.

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Hope Waited In The Dark

For three long days

Jesus lay lifeless

In a cold dark grave

A foggy gloom

Filled the room

That held Him captive in a tomb

 

Until His Father cried,

“Arise! Arise! Arise!”

 

 

In a Jerusalem graveyard hope waited in the dark

When Heaven’s breath conquered death

For every heart that’s battered and scarred Hope waited in the dark

 

Wthout a word

God shook the earth

The stone rolled away

Breaking since curse

Death had to go

Jesus arose

Paving the way

So we could know

He is walking by our side

Alive! Alive! Alive!

 

When storm clouds arise

And take us by surprise

Hope never dies

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God’s Gonna See You Through

V1

Before your next tear drop falls God will be there through it all

Through the flame and the pain His love is sure as steady rain

 

Chorus

God knows and God sees He hears your pleas

God feels your pain He calls you by name

Gods gonna see you through His promises are true

Yes God’s gonna see you through

 

V2

When your world turns upside down God will still be hanging ‘round

Through the stress and the mess He’ll lead you through the wilderness

 

Bridge

God’s listening every time your heart speaks

So lay those heavy burdens down at His feet

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The Final Say

The pouring rain

Nearly drove me insane

I thought I wouldn’t make it

As the strong winds blew

I knew I was through

I just couldn’t stop aching

 

In my despair

I whispered a prayer

And found Jesus there

 

He has the final say

Not the storm that’s ragin’

He has the final say

Not the crisis I am facin’

When my heart is breakin’

A miracle is in the makin’

He has the final… the final say.

 

Do clouds hang low

And spin out of control

Does the thunder keep callin’

With each lightening crash

When you think you cannot last

Your tears keep fallin’

 

In your despair

Just whisper a prayer

And you’ll find Jesus there

 

He has the final say

Not the storm that’s ragin’

He has the final say

Not the crisis you are facin’

When your heart is breakin’

A miracle is in the makin’

He has the final…

 

Yeah, He has the final say

Not the storm that’s ragin’

He has the final say

Not the crisis I am facin’

When my heart is breakin’

A miracle is in the makin’

He has the final..

Oh..Yes, He has the final.. The final say.

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Room 316

There’s a light on in room three sixteen at the Pineview Motel and Cafe

You can pay by the week or you can pay by the month but most here just pay once a day

There’s a half empty bottle on the stand by the bed and a bible in the first drawer

In the chair there’s a sign that says homeless and tomorrow he’ll hold it once more

 

By morning the bottle is as empty as the pockets in his ragged old jeans

So he’ll go out once more, to try and make sure there’s a bottle in room three sixteen

He came home from a war but the war didn’t end he fought the battle each night

So he chose ninety proof over family and friends and now he’s losing the fight

 

So he stands on the curb with his sign and his can that he hopes you’ll fill up with your change

Then he’ll go to the store to purchase once more a bottle for room three sixteen

 

Yesterday he came into that room with his bottle like always before

But he didn’t open that bottle this time he opened the drawer

 

Down on his knees in an old rented room tears fell as he knelt by the bed

The bottle couldn’t hold him like it did before cause this time he chose Jesus instead

 

And now three sixteen is different it don’t mean the same as before

It’s more than a room in a motel or a number that hangs on a door

And his voice doesn’t tremble and his hands they don’t shake

Cause in a moment he was made clean

All because of a chapter and verse and a bible in room three sixteen

Yeah he met that Man on the cross cause there’s a bible in room three sixteen

 

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son

That whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life

Yeah there’s a bible in room three sixteen

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Public Display of Affection

EARLY ONE MORNING AT GETHSEMANE
THEY CAPTURED AN INNOCENT MAN
BY DAYBREAK THEY HAD TRIED HIM
THE CROWD CRIED CRUCIFY HIM
THEY DROVE NAILS IN HIS FEET,AND IN HIS HANDS

ON AN OLD RUGGED CROSS
ON TOP OF A HILL
THEY WATCHED HIM FROM EVERY DIRECTION
AS HE DIED ON THAT TREE FOR A SINNER LIKE ME
IN A PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION

THE ONLY INNOCENT MAN IN THAT CROWD
THE CROWD CRIED CRUCIFY
THE ONLY ONE THAT WAS WORTHY TO WALK AWAY SAFE
HE CHOSE TO SUFFER AND DIE

ON CALVARY’S HILL
GOD’S ONLY SON
PAID THE PENALTY FOR OUR PROTECTION

FAITH IS GREATER THAN LAW
AND THE CROWD SAW IT ALL
IN A PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION

EVER SINCE TIME BEGAN
THERE HAS NEVER BEEN MAN
THAT WAS WORTHY FOR SUCH SACRIFICE

BUT OUT OF GREAT LOVE
FROM THE FATHER ABOVE
HIS SON PAID THE ULTIMATE PRICE

THOUGH HE’D DONE NOTHING WRONG
AND HE SPOKE ONLY TRUTH
HE SUFFERED THE PAIN AND REJECTION

WHAT THE CROWD THERE DID SEE
AS HE DIED ON THAT TREE
IT WAS A PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION

THE ONLY INNOCENT MAN IN THAT CROWD
THE CROWD CRIED CRUCIFY
THE ONLY ONE THAT WAS WORTHY TO WALK AWAY SAFE
HE CHOSE TO SUFFER AND DIE

ON CALVARY’S HILL
GOD’S ONLY SON
PAID THE PENALTY FOR OUR PROTECTION

FAITH IS GREATER THAN LAW
AND THE CROWD SAW IT ALL
IN A PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION

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It Must Be Love

in the corner of the altar, there’s a cross
and a crown like they placed on Jesus head
a reminder of the torment and the cost
that he paid for my salvation as he hung there in my stead

yes the cost of my salvation it was high
the creator of creation sent his only Son to die
for a wicked sinful wretch such as I
tell me why please tell me why

it must be love, must be love
that placed my savior on that tree
must be love, must be love
that held him there for you and me

and to think that I’m forgiven
for the nails that I have driven
must be love must be love

though my worth is really small
the creator of it all
cared enough that he would send his Son

and the pain that he was dealt
is the pain I should have felt
for the wicked sinful things
that I have done

how could it be
that he would suffer this for me

it must be love,must be love
that placed my saviour on that tree
must be love, must be love
that held him there for you and me

and to think that I’m forgiven
for the nails that I have driven
must be love ,must be love

yes this cross is just a symbol
of the cross that Jesus knew
a reminder of the pain and shame
for me that he went through

It must be love, must be love
that placed my saviour on that tree
must be love must be love
that held him there for you and me

and to think that I’m forgiven
for the nails that I have driven
must be love must be love
must be love must be love

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God Gave It All

GOD CREATED ALL THINGS FOR GOODNESS TOWARD MAN
BUT MAN CHOSE TO CHASE AFTER SIN
SO HE OFFERED THEM LAWS AND SACRIFICES
THROUGH THE BLOOD OF BULLOCKS AND RAMS

BUT MAN KEPT ON SINNING JUST LIKE THE BEGINNING
WHEN HE CHOSE TO SIN IN THE GARDEN
BUT GOD HAD A PLAN BECAUSE OF HIS LOVE FOR MAN
HE’D GIVE HIS ON SON FOR THE PARDON

AND GOD GAVE IT ALL
YES GOD GAVE IT ALL

THE NAILS THAT THEY DROVE
AND THE BUSH WITH THE THORNS
THE TREE FOR THE CROSS
AND THE FLESH THAT WAS TORN

GOD GAVE IT ALL

AND THE NAILS DIDN’T BEND WHEN THEY DROVE THEM IN
TO THE FLESH OF JESUS MY LORD
AND THE BUSH DIDN’T DIE BEFORE IT MADE THE SUPPLY
OF THORNS FOR THE CROWN THAT HE WORE

AND THE CROSS THAT THEY MADE FROM THE TREE THAT GAVE SHADE
IT CARRIED THE WEIGHT OF ALL MEN
IT DIDN’T WITHER AWAY BUT GREW STRONG TILL THE DAY
HE GAVE HIS SON FOR OUR SINS

GOD GAVE IT ALL
YES GOD GAVE IT ALL

HE CREATED A WAY FOR MAN TO BE SAVED
BY HIS LOVE AND GRACE HIS OWN SON WAS PLACED
ON A CROSS

GOD GAVE IT ALL
YES GOD GAVE IT ALL

(REPEAT)
NO THE NAILS DIDN’T BEND WHEN THEY DROVE THEM IN
TO THE FLESH OF JESUS MY LORD
AND THE BUSH DIDN’T DIE BEFORE IT MADE THE SUPPLY
OF THORNS FOR THE CROWN THAT HE WORE

AND THE CROSS THAT THEY MADE FROM THE TREE THAT GAVE SHADE
IT CARRIED THE WEIGHT OF ALL MEN
IT DIDN’T WITHER AWAY BUT GREW STRONG TILL THE DAY
HE GAVE HIS SON FOR OUR SINS

GOD GAVE IT ALL
YES GOD GAVE IT ALL

HE CREATED A WAY FOR MAN TO BE SAVED
BY HIS LOVE AND GRACE HIS OWN SON WAS PLACED
ON A CROSS

GOD GAVE IT ALL
GOD GAVE IT ALL

GOD GAVE IT ALL

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Hold On Till Victory Comes

CHORUS

HOLD ON

HOLD ON TILL THE VICTORY COMES

HOLD ON

HOLD ON TILL THE BATTLE IS WON

IN JESUS’ NAME, BE BOLD, BE STRONG

HOLD ON TILL THE VICTORY COMES

 

VERSE 1

WHEN THE WAR’S BEEN RAGING ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT

IT LOOKS LIKE SATAN’S IN CONTROL OF THE FIGHT

DON’T BE DISCOURAGED BY THE DANGER YOU SEE

IT’S JUST AN ILLUSION THAT FAITH WILL DEFEAT

VERSE 2

WHEN JESUS DIED ON CALVARY’S CROSS

HE SAID “IT’S FINISHED” AND IT LOOKED LIKE HE’D LOST

BUT ANOTHER MESSAGE WOULD RISE ON DAY THREE

AN ETERNAL REMINDER FOR YOU AND FOR ME

Writer: Daryl K. Williams

Publishers:  Chris White Music / BMI

Asheville Music Publishing / BMI

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Sinner Saved By Grace

Sinner Saved By Grace
Gerald Reeder2/13/2014
Asheville Music Publishing / Chris White Music / BMI

AS I STUMBLE THROUGH THIS LIFE
MANY TIMES IT SEEMS I FALL
BUT LORD YOU ALWAYS PICK ME UP
WHEN YOU HEAR MY FEEBLE CALL

AND I WONDER WHY YOU WAIT
WHY YOU EVEN CARE AT ALL
WHEN I CAN’T STAND UP STRAIGHT
YOU FORGIVE ME WHEN I CRAWL

CAUSE I”M A SINNER
BUT I’M SAVED BY GRACE
THOUGH THE VERDICT, IT WAS GUILTY
JESUS CHRIST, HE TOOK MY PLACE

NOW THE ROBE I WEAR IS SPOTLESS
ALL THE STAINS FROM SIN ERASED
YES A SINNER LOW DOWN SINNER
BUT A SINNER SAVED BY GRACE

SATAN HAD ME BOUND
BUT LORD YOU SAVED MY SOUL FROM HELL
NOW THE WORLD, THEY WATCH AND JUDGE ME
FOR THEY LONG TO SEE ME FAIL

YES I STILL HAVE MANY FAULTS
WHAT THEY SEE IS STILL A MAN
BUT WHEN THAT RAPTURES CALLED
MY EXIT HAS BEEN PLANNED

YES I’M A SINNER
BUT I’M SAVED BY GRACE
THOUGH THE VERDICT,IT WAS GUILTY
JESUS CHRIST, HE TOOK MY PLACE

NOW THE ROBE I WEAR IS SPOTLESS
ALL THE STAINS FROM SIN ERASED
YES A SINNER LOW DOWN SINNER
BUT A SINNER SAVED BY GRACE

THE ROAD TO HEAVENS GATE
IT IS NARROW IT IS STRAIGHT
AND THE ROAD TO DESTRUCTION
IT IS WIDE

AND IT’S PAVED WITH FOOLISH SIN
FROM THE HEARTS OF FOOLISH MEN
WHO REFUSE TO REPENT BECAUSE OF PRIDE

YES I’M A SINNER
BUT I’M SAVED BY GRACE
THOUGH THE VERDICT, IT WAS GUILTY
JESUS CHRIST,HE TOOK MY PLACE

NOW THE ROBE I WEAR IS SPOTLESS
ALL THE STAINS FROM SIN ERASED
YES A SINNER LOW DOWN SINNER
BUT A SINNER SAVED BY GRACE

THAT OLD CROSS THAT JESUS BORE
FOR THE PENALTY I FACED
IT OPENED HEAVENS DOOR
FOR THIS SINNER SAVED BY GRACE

YES I’M A SINNER
BUT I’M SAVED BY GRACE
THOUGH THE VERDICT, IT WAS GUILTY
JESUS CHRIST,HE TOOK MY PLACE

NOW THE ROBE I WEAR IS SPOTLESS
ALL THE STAINS FROM SIN ERASED
YES A SINNER LOW DOWN SINNER
BUT A SINNER SAVED BY GRACE

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What Kinda Pain

What Kinda Pain
Gerald Reeder / Asheville Music Publishing / Chris White Music / BMI

Jesus walked this earth
that His own Father made
to save the souls of fallen men
His own life he gave

His body it was flesh
the pain He felt was real
as the crowd cried crucify Him
and they drove those nails of steel

what kinda pain did i cause the Man
who took the pain from me
as He hung there on that cross
on that hill called calvary
though He never sinned Himself
He carried mine to that tree
what kinda pain did i cause the Man
who took the pain from me

He knew the pain to come
before the pain began
the nails the blows the thorns
the shame of sinful man

yet still he said forgive them Lord
they know not what they do
and with love and compassion
He died for me and you

what kinda pain did i cause the Man
who took the pain from me
as He hung there on that cross on that hill called calvary

though he never sinned Himself
He carried mine to that tree
what kinda pain did i cause the Man
who took the pain from me

and by his blood i’m now forgiven
for Christ alone could make the trade
His life for mine
that’s what He’s given
He took the pain
my ransome’s paid

what kinda pain did i cause the Man
who took the pain from me
as He hung there on that cross
on that hill called calvary

though He never sinned Himself
He carried mine to that tree
what kinda pain did i cause the Man
that took the pain from me

repeat chorus

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The Color Of Love

The Color Of Love

Gerald Reeder

Asheville Music Publishing / BMI / Chris White Music / BMI

 

Flesh was the color,

of the saviour that was born

Layed in a manger,

On that first Christmas morn

 

Black was the color,

of the hearts that Jesus saw

He could see the sin ,

That lies within,

The hearts of us all

 

And red was the color,

of the anger Jesus wore,

when he found his Fathers temple

Turned into a store

 

These are colors of life

The Creator has painted

From the beginning of time

His brush never faded

 

From the newness of Spring

Till the harvest of Fall

The creator of color

Has colored it all

 

Green was the color

Of jealousy among the Priest

You see when Jesus spoke

The seas were calmed

And the winds, they had to cease

 

Silver was the color

Of the coin that they paid

And with a single kiss from Judas

Jesus was betrayed

 

And scarlett was the color

Of the robe that they used

With a piercing crown

And a sign that read

King Of The Jews

 

These are colors of life

The creator has painted

From the beginning of time

His brush never faded

 

From the newness Of Spring

Till the harvest in Fall

The Creator of color

Has colored it all

But the color of love

Is the color of blood

And it comes from the vein

Of the one that was slain

 

As the nails , they were driven

The sacrifice given

God sent us his love

In the color of blood

 

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Vapor

Vapor

Gerald Reeder

Asheville Music Publishing / BMI / Chris White Music / BMI

 

Life is just a vapor

First you’re born and then you’re old

And the things you do between the two

Is the story that gets told

 

Act one is when you crawl

Until you learn to drive

And you think you know it all

And you have forever in this life

 

Act two is when you’re married

With children of your own

And you wonder how you’ll pay

For the house, the braces and the broken bones

Ah but life goes on

And each day’s a little bit clearer

And the stories being told

By the man that’s in the mirror

 

Chorus

The man in the mirror his life you can trace

By the story that’s told

Through the lines on his face

A reflection of life

That each day becomes clearer

And it’s all being told by the man in the mirror

 

Act three is when the kids are grown

And they’re having babies of their own

And you miss ‘em

And you wish that they would visit home

And you’re thinking about retiring

Cause your body aches you  know

Andy you’re scared that if you don’t

Well they’re just gonna let you go

 

Now the final act is here

And your race is nearly run

But your face it shows no fear

Because of faith in the son

And your families gathered round

As the curtain now is drawn

And you lay this body down

As your spirit moves on

And your vision of Heaven

Has now become clear

And there’s peace on the face

Of the man in the mirror

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If The Lord’s Been Good To You

IF THE LORD’S BEEN GOOD

Ray Scarbrough, Ricky Atkinson

Chris White Music / BMI / Ricky Atkinson Music / BMI

 

Chorus

If the Lord’s been good to you

Raise your hand & say amen.

If the Lord’s been good to you

Raise your hand & say amen.

Sometimes I feel he’s better to me

Than the rest of the family.

So if the Lord’s been good to you,

Somebody? Anybody?

If the Lord’s been good to you

Raise your hand & say amen.

 

1st

We’ve worked all week just to earn our keep

& to reach this day of rest.

Our emotions have ran from sad to mad,

But we’re here in our Sunday’s best.

It’s so good to see everybody happy,

But before we have to go;

While we’re here share in the cheer.

There’s just something we gotta know.

 

Chorus

If the Lord’s been good to you

Raise your hand & say amen.

If the Lord’s been good to you

Raise your hand & say amen.

Sometimes I feel he’s better to me

Than the rest of the family.

So if the Lord’s been good to you,

Somebody? Anybody?

If the Lord’s been good to you

Raise your hand & say amen.

 

2nd

Sometimes our fears & shameful years

Can make us feel ashamed.

That devil’s wise but his demise

Is in the power of God’s praise.

So let’s worship him & rejoice within

Like a mighty choir we’ll sing.

Lift your voice in a joyful noise.

Let his praises ring.

 

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No Wonder They Call Him The Great I Am

Verse I:

Born of a virgin

Spotless Holy

Son of God

And yet Son of man

He left heaven’s splendor

Grandeur and Glory

No wonder they call Him the great I Am

 

Verse I:

Wonderful counselor

Prince of peace

Everlasting Father

King of all Kings

Emmanuel God with us

The Lion The Lamb

No wonder they call Him the Great I Am

 

Bridge:

From Heaven to the cradle

From the cradle to the cross

He carried our redemption

He died for our cause

His love is still reaching

Through Holy nail scarred hands

No wonder they call Him the Great I Am

Karen Gillespie, Rachel McCutcheon

Chris White Music / BMI / Asheville Music Publishing / BMI

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Land Like That

VerseI: -C
Sitting on the porch on a warm, spring day Talking with my granny over cold lemonade
She was smiling as she told of a heavenly place Somewhere beyond the gloom of the grave

Verse II:
She said there’s no more night, no skies of grey It will be one glorious, eternal day
Where the angels sing and loved ones wait
And the beauty there will take your breath away

Chorus – F
I wanna live in a land like that
Leaving my troubles in the past
Finally home and free at last
Oh I wanna live forever in a land like that Don’t you wanna live forever in a land like that

Tag Oh I wanna live forever in a land like that

Verse III:
It’s no fairy tale no make believe
Heaven’s more real than you could ever dream
It’s a place of joy and perfect peace
And when you get there you won’t ever want to leave

Bridge:
No more sorrow, no more tears No more sickness, no more fears

Karen Gillespie, Rachel McCutcheon

Chris White Music / BMI / Asheville Music Publishing / BMI

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He Is

Chorus:

He is the savior

He is the king

Alpha omega

Lord of everything

He is almighty

The lion and the lamb

He is The Great I Am

 

Verse I:

The one who holds us in his arms

Holds the stars in space

The one who covers all the world

Covers us with grace

A thousand years could not contain

The greatness of our God

A million voices can’t explain

The measure of His love

 

Verse II:

The One who calms the raging sea

Is the One who calms our fears

The very one who brings the rain

Is the one who holds our tears

He’s bigger than the universe

Matchless is His name

He was and is and is to come

Let all the earth proclaim

 

Bridge:

He is righteous

He is victorious

He is Holy

He’s more than glorious

 

Asheville Music Publishing / BMI

Chris White Music / BMI

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Giver Of The River

Verse I:

A guilty woman came to draw some water

Desperate for a drink to satisfy

The thirst that lived within her every hour

So deep within she found it hard to hide

 

Verse 2:

Then she met a Stranger at the well side

Who told her of a well that won’t run dry

He offered her a drink that was eternal

She ran into the town to testify

 

Chorus:

I’m glad I met the giver of the river

He was the Savior, I was a sinner

In a moment I was changed, born again delivered

I’m glad I met the giver of the river

 

Verse 3:

Like the woman at the well my heart was empty

Longing for a answer for my life

Until I found the spring of living water

Jesus Christ the Source that satisfies

 

Bridge:

He gave His life and from it flowed

Sweet redemption for my soul

He washed me white as snow

I want the world to know

 

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Faith Moves The Heart Of God

Verse I:

His body plagued with leprosy

Naaman felt so hopeless – he

Felt like his life was over as he knew it

A message from the man of God

Said dip in Jordan and be washed

He didn’t understand and he tried to reason through it

Yet he knew somehow he had to do it

 

Chorus:

Faith moves the heart of God

So if you’re in need

And pain is all you know

You’ve gotta believe

And cry out to the Father

Try out the waters in faith

‘Cause faith moves the heart of God

 

Verse II:

When he came up the seventh time

His flesh was like a little child

He knew beyond a doubt he’d been delivered

All those scars had disappeared

And suddenly it was so clear

The healing didn’t flow from the banks of that old river

It came straight from the hand of the faith giver

 

Bridge:

Faith isn’t faith until you use it

Whatever you face

You will come through it

God will see you through it

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Two Perfect Hands

I gambled on life

Lived with regrets

Played by my own rules

And hard to get.

But the King of Hearts

Gave me a grace card.

When two perfect hands

left Mercy’s mark.

 

Chorus

Two perfect hands left Mercy’s mark on me.

When they dealt with my sin on Calvary

The hands holding the nails now hold me.

Since Two perfect hands left Mercy’s mark on me.

 

Verse 2

Satan stacked the deck

Made a Joker of me

I fell for his lies

and tricks up his sleeve.

But the King of Hearts

Changed the name of the game

When two perfect hands

Cheated the grave.

 

Bridge

Now I play by the Book,

Not luck or skill

Because of the victory on Calvary’s hill.

 

 

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Showers Of Blessing

 

Troubles took me by surprise.                                                                                                                                            And soon the teardrops filled my eyes.                                                                                                                                     I prayed that God would bring me peace                                                                                                                         And this is what He said to me.

 

“I’ll turn your tears into showers of blessing.                                                                                                               I’ll turn your trials in to times of refreshing.                                                                                                       When the teardrops fall, I’ll be there to catch them all,                                                                                                    And I’ll turn your tears into showers of blessing.

 

I have learned to face my fears.                                                                                                                               And know that God sees all my tears.                                                                                                                             Now when burdens come my way,                                                                                                                                  I still can hear my Father say.

 

Child of God, don’t think your pain is too deep for God to see                                                                                  Just trust Him and He’ll say to you the words He said to me.

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Love Took His Breath Away

Through a road of suffering

He blazed a trail of grace.

Love paved the way to Calvary

And the agony He faced.

And as He hung on that cruel tree.

Everyone could see.

It was Love that took His breath away.

 

Love took His breath away.

On Calvary’s cross that day.

The sword in His side

Could not take His life.

It was Love…

Love that took His breath away.

 

 

His parched and broken body

Thirsted for the souls of men.

And the hands that carried the wounds,

Carried away our sins.

And when His bitter cup was through

He had the scars to prove.

It was Love that took His breath away.

 

And when I think of Love’s Sacrifice

So I could have eternal life

His love takes my breath away.

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His Grace Runs Deeper

Verse 1

A man buys a bottle to make it through the night.

A woman takes a job she knows isn’t right.

Then grace comes knocking on their door.

Offering them a second chance and so much more.

 

Chorus

Grace runs deeper than the nails

That ran through His hands and feet.

Grace runs deeper than the spear

That pierced His side on Calvary.

Sin’s stains may be deep,

But there’s no place grace can’t reach.

Grace runs deeper than the sins

buried deep inside of  you and me.

 

Verse 2

A runaway can’t find his way back home.

A prisoner cries in his cell all alone.

Then grace appears on the scene

Offering forgiveness and a chance to be clean.

 

Bridge

We can run far away, but we can never outrun grace.

We can run far away. There’s no mistake His grace won’t erase.

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God Painted A Masterpiece

Verse I:

In living color a picture of grace was displayed

When mercy’s brush painted His love

With three nails and an old wooden frame

In shades of scarlet and crimson red

For all the world to see

The great work of art

That flowed from His heart

When God painted a masterpiece

 

Chorus:

God painted a masterpiece

Upon Mt. Calvary

And through all these years

The picture is clear

From Heaven’s gallery

It’s priceless and yet it’s free

For all who will believe

So loving and carefully

God painted a masterpiece

 

Verse II:

My life was broken from all of my past mistakes

My heart was scarred the canvas was marred

‘Till he wiped away every stain

One stroke of His hand

Covered my sin

My portrait was complete

It was signed by His blood

And sealed with His love

When God painted the masterpiece

Bridge:

He painted it skillfully with His own loving hands

And offered it willingly from Heaven down to man

 

Ending:

It’s priceless and yet it’s free

For all who will believe

So loving and carefully

So loving and carefully

So loving and carefully

God painted a masterpiece

A masterpiece

 

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We’ll Keep Pressing On

v.1

There are people watching as we’re running

In this marathon

Will we persevere they wonder

How far can we run?

 

C

We’ll keep pressing on

We’ll keep going strong

For a runner just keeps running when they’re running in this race

Very soon we’ll know we are finished when we

Meet the blessed Savior face to face when we

Meet the blessed Savior face to face

 

v.2

We are driven forward with the Father’s

Word cheering us on

Powered on by living water

Singing vict’ry’s song

 

Bridge

We will rest when a river flows there beside a golden street

We will stop when we are bowing there to lay the crown we’ve won before his feet

 

Words & Music

Phil Cross

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Waiting For You To Get Home

I

The first day of kindergarten a big yellow bus arrived

Little Johnny hugged his daddy’s neck before he climbed inside

Dad knew he had to tell him son it’s gonna be ok

So He said some words to help him through the day

 

Chorus

You’ll be fine I will see you soon

You are mine I’m so proud you

You’ll do great go on be brave and strong

I’ll be waiting for you to get home

 

II

Down the road John joined the army the big jet had a just arrived

Now they’re standing at the airport dreading that goodbye

His dad then reassured him with words he’d heard before

And this time it would take him through a war

 

III

After months of fighting cancer the expected time arrived

Johnny was called in to try to say goodbye

His dad could barely whisper but he just had to speak

He said “son remember this before I leave”

 

Words and Music

Phil Cross, Matthew Browder

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Sowing The Good Seed

I

The incorruptible seed is the infallible Word
It bears fruit when it’s planted in fertile earth
When you’re sowing the seed some will fall by the way
The birds from the sky will come and take it away
These people listen, but they’re not receiving
They show up to be seen… Don’t be discouraged

Chorus

Brother, keep on sowing the good seed
The fruit of the good seed will grow
Where good seed is found
Sister, keep on sowing the good seed
For some of the good seed will fall on good ground

II

In a field full of stone, no fruit can be grown
When the Word goes in one ear and out the other it’s gone
Many people are torn they’re being choked by the thorns
Life is squeezing their faith keeping them weary and worn

They get the good seed, but choose not to believe
And you can not make them change… Don’t be discouraged

Bridge

Good ground is where the people are found
Who will live by the word, who will lay their life down
But they’re not left alone because the thorns and the stones

Are still there but they don’t care

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Power Of The Cross

I

Six hours one Friday outside the gates

Jesus at Calv’ry brought power our way

A source of provision bought by a friend

We draw from this over and over again

 

C

We can’t use it all or spend what it’s worth

We can never deplete what God gave the Earth

We cannot diminish the work it is finished

We will never exhaust the power of the cross

 

II

The shackled see freedom the guilty get grace

The sinners salvation the lost find the way

Soldiers are strengthened wounded are healed

Many millions each moment count on the hill

 

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MIghty River

Verse1

 

Cover me by your blood

I need to bathe in the water of your forgiveness

For this ol’ flesh of mine, has fallen once again

In this current Lord I know

There’s refreshment for my soul

So I’m gonna  soak for a while

Until I find my self in You

 

Chorus

 

Mighty river always free

Let it flow to my soul

Puttin’ it all in me

I’m steppin’ in, In over my head —  completely- change me forever

Be my savior, mighty river

 

 

Verse2

 

Once again on my own

I know that I am in the desert, and I am thirsty

With an empty cup, I  return to you

I’m a beggar  fill my spirit, like you’ve done before

And on the banks of grace, I’ll make this place my home

 

 

Bridge

 

Mighty river, flow river

I will never lose my way, in the Mighty R I V E R !  (repeat2)

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Man Upstairs

Chorus

There’s a man upstairs and I know He cares and I know His name is Jesus

Came to Earth in Bethlehem Emmanuel God is with us

Did a perfect life sight to the blind gave everything that He’s got

There’s a man upstairs and I know He cares it’s Jesus Son Of God

 

1

I’ve heard ‘em say and it’s a mistake they’re gonna take it to the man upstairs

They don’t know Him nothin’ about Him or they wouldn’t call Him just a guy up there

I know the man they’re talking about He is my savior and He brought me out

He is my best friend this is my claim and I even call Him by name

 

2

Let’s take the time to say it right He is the Light the truth and the way

The star of the morning the thief without warning soon that is coming to take us away

He is the lamb and He is the king He’s the redeemer the song that we sing

He is the worthy one I will praise forever and all of my days

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Love of Christ

I

Once I heard the Spirit He was calling me / calling me He was calling me

I ran into the water and it set me free / the river was the love of Christ

 

II

Then I started living as a child of God /  child of God as a child of God

I cannot be defeated on this earthly sod / powered by the love of Christ

Chorus

The love of Christ keeps me going on

The love of Christ takes me to my home

The love of Christ the love of Christ

It’s the unexplainable uncontainable wonderful love of Christ
III

I come into His presence and I lift my voice /  lift my voice yes I lift my voice
But ev’ry word to ev’ry song will still fall short / of the honor due the love of Christ

 

IV

Soon I will be stepping through the gates of pearl /

gates of pearl through the gates of pearl
And there I’ll be reminded how I left this world / raptured by the love of Christ

 

Tag

It’s the unexplainable uncontainable

Unexplainable uncontainable

Unexplainable uncontainable

Wonderful love of Christ

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Leaving Is The Only Thing Left

I

The Father only knows the hour | The Father only knows the day

When the people will be caught up in power | raptured and carried away

But He said in the Revelation | the signs will then be clear

And it looks like the holy nation’s time of redemption’s drawing near

 

C

Leaving is the only thing left

Not waiting for anything else

Don’t need to see another sign | got it settled in my mind

Gonna be caught away anytime

Leaving is the only thing left | leaving is the only thing left

 

II

People it is time to get ready | People it is time to pray

Get your fam’ly to house of the Father | Do it without a delay

For the Savior today is knocking | He’s standing at your door

But tomorrow He may be calling all believers to Heaven shore

 

 

Words & Music

Phil Cross

Phil Cross Music/BMI / Chris White Music/BMI

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It’s Beulah Land

I

Israel is longing still for the peace that is promised by their Lord

Their desert sky is hot and dry, their stricken with violence and war

So we pray for a coming day believing by faith it can’t be long

For the holy land will be holy when Jesus has come to take his throne

 

C

Peace is dawning land of Abraham

The lion will lay down by the lamb

The kingdom is coming to Jerusalem

It’s the promise it’s Beulah Land

 

II

With the Lord the holy ones will arrive as a kingdom saved by grace

The pilgrim’s trip on Zion’s ship will find at last the perfect place

Where all is right as God’s delight becomes the country He had planned

Even Israel’s name will then be changed for that day we’ll call it Beulah Land

 

 

Words & Music

Phil Cross

Phil Cross Music/BMI / Chris White Music/BMI

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I’ll Fly Away

v.1

Everyday they wonder, how do we press on

Many people are confounded as we keep on singing a happy song

The life of faith is a mystery to the wisest man

But all is great … When you’re doing life on Heavens plan

I’m gonna keep believing my Bible line by line

I know the ending I’m leaving this world behind

I’m leaving this world behind

 

C

I’m keeping my eyes … on the Eastern sky

Watching and waiting with my faith in one Jesus Christ

I lift up my heart there is no fear or dread

Standing on the promise that He brought us when the Master said

Someday I’ll fly away

 

v.2

I am not constrained by a temporary plan

I am trusting the eternal one and resting in His righteous hand

I cannot be moved from the fortress from the mighty tower

I have been rescued by the blood, the wonder working power

By grace I’m standing, His Spirit stands in me

By faith I’m planning a marvelous destiny a marvelous destiny

 

Words & Music

Phil Cross, Steven Cheney

 

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I Look Like My Father

1

You noticed the hair you looked at our eyes

You heard as we laughed you saw when we smiled

You witnessed reactions and every expression that we have

Tho we were on opposite sides of the room

You put us together you matched us two

You knew we were fam’ly that can’t be denied

Chorus

I look like my Father everybody knows that I am His

When we’re together it is obvious

I am like Him there’s no mistaken I’m one of His children

It’s in my blood it’s reconciled

I look like my Father I am His child

 

How much will I care how much can I love

Those who just take and can’t get enough

Will I grant forgiveness to all the transgressors in my world

Can I receive grace and give it away

Declaring there’s mercy for the guilty today

Will I do this life so anybody can see

 

Chorus

I look like my Father everybody knows that I am His

When we’re together it is obvious

To be like Him so there’s no mistaken I’m one of His children

It’s in my blood it’s reconciled

I look like my Father I am His child

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I Believe

Vs. 1

It’s been one of those days

All I wanna do is cry

I’ve got so many problems, I can’t begin to solve them

But I don’t even have to try

 

Chorus

I believe

You keep Your word

I’ll keep holding to, every promise made by You

So I believe, I believe

I believe, I believe

 

Vs. 2

There’s a mountain I face

Do I need to learn to climb

Or would you require my mustard seed of faith and move it for me

Either way it’s in Your hands

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He Saw Me

Chorus

He saw me when I was dyin

He saw me when I was cryin

When my soul was lyin at the bottom He saw me

He saw me when I was shaken

Not considering forsaking me

When on my own I could not see a thing

He saw me

 

I

I was in a bad place doin’ life had brought me down

Feelin’ there that God’s grace might be too lost to be found

Everyday was hard how could I go so far

I closed my eyes to realize that a friend was watching me

 

II

To get up get back on my feet I got down on my knees

To make it and not give up on me to God I made my plea

In pain and despair I saw that He was there

Never for a moment did He turn away from me

 

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He Did It For Me

I

In Gethsemane my Lord would pray

Then He let the soldiers take Him away

He stood before Pilot who washed His hands

Saying I find no fault in this man

 

II

He heard the crowd cry crucify

Give us Barabas and let Jesus die

So He took all the guilt and He took all the shame

Must have felt like the world mocked His name

 

Chorus

He did it for you

He did it for me

He bled and died hanging on a tree

He gave His life so willingly

He did it for you

He did it for me

 

III

He stepped forward when we needed a volunteer

Knowing on this mission He would have to die down here

He took our place and He took our crown

Took    our battle with hell and took it down

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Broke Out With A Song

 

I

In a dark and dingy dungeon bound by locks and chains

Looked like an impossible escape

Paul began a melody just perfect for the time

Silas joined in rhythm and in rhyme

 

C

When they began to praise Him the prison bars were shaken

They were rockin to the rhythm when the jailhouse rocked along

Bout the midnight hour God’s wonder workin power

Set em free when they broke out

They broke out with a song

 

II

The poor pathetic prisoners heard the two men sing

That night they eye witnessed everything

Much to their amazement they got their freedom too

That’s what the power of praising God can do

 

Words and Music

Phil Cross, Matthew Browder

Chris White Music, BMI / Phil Cross Music, BMI | Browder House Music, BMI

 

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Happy With My Jesus

I

Snappin’ to the rhythm of a beat that’s never endin’

Yes it is a happy song

Clappin to the timin of the lyric and the rhythm

Of a message goin’ on and on

I’m captivated overwhelmed by a wonderful beautiful sound

And I cannot keep inside the joy I found

 

C

I’m so happy with my Jesus it’s simply unexplainable

Undeniable indescribable you can’t contain this uncontainable

Feelin’ that I’m feelin’ and I’m hopin’ my life is revealing

That I’m happy so happy with my Jesus

 

II

I’m lovin’ every minute when I’m lettin’ Jesus in it

And I’m lettin’ Him lead the way

It’s good to be a livin’ and know that I’m forgiven

And I’m walkin’ in a sunny day

I’m saved and still amazed by His marvelous glorious grace

And I just can’t wipe this smile off of my face

 

Words & Music

Matthew Browder, Phil Cross

Browder House Music, Phil Cross Music, Chris White Music / BMI

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Two Perfect Hands

By Dixie and Sharon Phillips

I gambled on life                                                                                                                                                Lived with regrets

Played by my own rules

And hard to get.

But the King of Hearts

Gave me a grace card.

When two perfect hands

left Mercy’s mark.

Chorus

Two perfect hands left Mercy’s mark on me.

When they dealt with my sin on Calvary

The hands holding the nails now hold me.

Since Two perfect hands left Mercy’s mark on me.

Verse 2

Satan stacked the deck

Made a Joker of me

I fell for his lies

and tricks up his sleeve.

But the King of Hearts

Changed the name of the game

When two perfect hands

Cheated the grave.

Bridge

Now I play by the Book,

Not luck or skill

Because of the victory on Calvary’s hill.

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What’s Going On at the Well

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WRITER: DARYL K. WILLIAMS
PUBLISHER: CHRIS WHITE MUSIC BMI / ASHEVILLE MUSIC BMI

Verse 1
THE DISCIPLES WERE HUNGRY ON THEIR JOURNEY
WHEN THE BREAD OF LIFE SAT DOWN AT JACOB’S WELL
THOUGH HE COULD MEET THEIR NEED
THEY MADE THE CHOICE TO LEAVE
WHEN THEY RETURNED, HERE’S WHAT THE SCRIPTURE TELLS
THEY FOUND HIM IN A HOLY CONVERSATION
WITH A WOMAN THAT THEY THOUGHT COULD NOT BE SAVED
SHE HEARD THE MASTER’S CALL,  AND THEY ALMOST MISSED IT ALL
BUT I BEIEVE THEY’D TESTIFY TODAY . . .  AND SAY

Chorus
I DON’T WANT TO MISS WHAT’S GOING ON AT THE WELL

LIVING WATER’S FLOWING THAT YOU CAN’T BUY OR SELL

LIFE CHANGING ANSWERS FROM THE ANSWER HIMSELF

AND I DON’T WANT TO MISS WHAT’S GOING ON AT THE WELL

VERSE 2
WHILE ON MY JOURNEY I HAVE SOMETIMES HUNGERED
AND FELT THE PAIN TO MEET A NATURAL NEED
AND THOUGH IT WASN’T SIN
SOMETIMES MY MIND HAS BEEN
TOO OCCUPIED TO SEE WHAT’S BEST FOR ME
BUT  JESUS IS THE WELL OF MY SALVATION
AND HE’S OFFERING WHAT CANNOT PASS AWAY
I WANT TO HAVE MY CUP,  RIGHT WHERE HE CAN FILL IT UP
WITH ANYTHING HE HAS FOR ME TODAY. . . HEY, HEY

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What I’m Supposed To Be

WHAT I’M SUPPOSED TO BE

Writer: Daryl K. Williams / Chris White Music / BMI / Asheville Music Publishing / BMI

 

CHORUS

I AM WHAT I’M SUPPOSED TO BE

AND I HAVE THE LORD’S ATHORITY

TO DO WHAT I’M SUPPOSED TO DO

AND I CAN BECAUSE HIS WORD IS TRUE

EVERYTHING THAT I NEED

MY FATHER’S GIVEN TO ME

IN CHRIST I AM WHAT I’M SUPPOSED TO BE

 

 

VERSE 1

THE PAST IS BEHIND ME AND IT’S FADED FROM SIGHT

I’M WALKING IN FAVOR, THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT

WHERE I AM IN THE JOURNEY IS A BLESSING TODAY

          BUT I’VE GOT TO KEEP MOVING ‘CAUSE I’M NOT HERE TO STAY

THERE MAY BE SOME TRIALS THAT I’LL HAVE TO ENDURE

BUT ONE THING IS CERTAIN I CAN ALWAYS BE SURE . . .

 

CHORUS 2

I AM WHAT I’M SUPPOSED TO BE

AND I HAVE THE LORD’S ATHORITY

TO DO WHAT I’M SUPPOSED TO DO

AND I CAN BECAUSE HIS WORD IS TRUE

EVERYTHING THAT I NEED

MY FATHER’S GIVEN TO ME

GREAT GOD ALMIGHTY

HALLELUJAH I’M FREE

 

VERSE 2

NOT ONE DAY IS WASTED WHILE I’M SERVING THE LORD

ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER, MY SOUL IS RESTORED

I AM FILLED WITH HIS PURPOSE AND HE’S WORKING IN ME

MY TOMORROW IS BLESSED WHILE I’M STILL FAST ASLEEP

EACH MORNING IS WITH MERCIES BRAND NEW

SO LET ALL MY TROUBLES HEAR WHAT I’M TELLING YOU. . . 

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Thou Art With Me

THOU ART WITH ME

Writer: Daryl K. Williams / Chris White Music / BMI / Asheville Music Publishing / BMI

 Chorus  

THOU ART WITH ME THROUGH THE DAY

THOU ART WITH ME WHEN I PRAY

IF I STUMBLE, IF I FALL

THOU ART WITH ME WHEN I STRAY

WALKIN’ WITH THE LORD OF HOSTS

 I AM NEVER LEFT ALONE

 THOU ART WITH ME EVERYWHERE I GO

 

VERSE 1

WHAT A JOY IT IS

WHAT A BLESSING JUST TO LIVE

IN THE CONSTANT CARE

OF THE GOD WHO’S HEARS MY PRAYER

 

VERSE2

ANYTHING I NEED

YOU SAID YOU’D PROVIDE IT FOR ME

WHEN I SPEAK YOUR NAME

HEAVEN’S POWER IS MINE TO CLAIM

 

BRIDGE

THOU ART WORTHY TO BE PRAISED

FULL OF MERCY, LOVE AND GRACE

THOU ART HOLY AND ADORED

THE EVER PRESENT LORD

 

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I WIll Fear No Evil

I WILL FEAR NO EVIL

Daryl K Williams / Chris White Music / BMI / Asheville Music Publishing / BMI

 

CHORUS

I will fear no evil

I will dread no pain

Through the blood of Jesus

My suffering’s not in vain

God will get the glory

For all my soul endures

I will fear no evil

My victory is sure

 

 

Verse 1

Shadows cannot harm me

With the threat of death

I know in whom I have believe

He’s never failed me yet

He prepares a table

In the midst of enemies

When I feast with Jesus

It knocks demons to their knees

 

 

Verse 2

Though I may be wounded

I will not retreat

No weapon formed against my soul

Will triumph over me

Every tongue that rises

In judgment, God will stop

He said the battle’s His

And He’ll give it all He’s got

 

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Old Upright Piano

OLD UPRIGHT PIANO

Daryl K Williams / Chris White Music / BMI / Asheville Music Publishing / BMI

 

VERSE 1

ON THE /RIGHT SIDE OF THE /PLATFORM PUSHED /UP AGAINST THE /WALL

WAS AN /OLD UPRIGHT PI/ANO THAT I / THOUGHT STOOD TEN FEET TALL

WHEN /SUNDAY SCHOOL WAS /OVER SOME/ONE WOULD START TO /PLAY

AND /ALL US KIDS MARCHED /IN LIKE LITTLE /SOLDIERS ON PA/RADE

 

 

 

VERSE 2

NO /ORCHESTRA OF /PLAYERS COULD /EVER FILL A /ROOM

WITH /SWEETER SOUNDS THAN /THAT PIANO, /SLIGHTY OUT OF /TUNE

IT /CALLED US ALL TO /WORSHIP AND GOD’S /GLORY FILLED THE PLACE

AS THE /JOYFUL NEWS OF /JESUS RANG /OUT WITH SONGS OF /PRAISE

 

 

 

CHORUS

THAT /OLD UPRIGHT PI/ANO MADE MY /SPIRIT WANT TO /SING

AND IN /MEMORY /I STILL GO BACK /THERE TO HEAR IT /RING

ANY/ONE WHO TOUCHED THOSE /IVORYS

GOD’S A/NOINTING BLESSED THEIR /HANDS

AND THAT /OLD UPRIGHT PI/ANO

WAS PART OF /GOD’S OWN PERFECT /PLAN

 

 

 

VERSE 3

FOLKS BE/GAN TO FILL THE /CHURCH HOUSE TO /HEAR THAT HAPPY SOUND

BE/FORE TOO LONG THE /ELDERS HAD THEIR /SHOVELS BREAKIN’ GROUND

FOR A /BRAND NEW BUILDING /PROGRAM ON THE /BACK LOT OF OUR LAND

AND THAT /OLD UPRIGHT WAS /PUSHED ASIDE

TO /MAKE ROOM FOR A /GRAND

 

 

 

BRIDGE

WHEN THE /CHILDREN’S CHURCH IN/HERITED THAT /OLD BEAT UP KEY/BOARD

/WE WERE THRILLED TO /GET IT LIKE A /SWEET GIFT FROM THE /LORD

I /WON’T FORGET THE /MORNING I /HEARD OUR TEACHER /SAY

WE’VE /GOT THIS OLD /PIANO AND /SHE ASK ME TO PLAY

 

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Dream Big

 

DREAM BIG

Jon Azzarello

(verse)

Looking up into the country sky

Stars were shining bright that night

I can still hear my grandpa gently say

“If I could do it all again

I’d turn this big world outside in

At least I’d go out tryin’ anyway”

Each hear-felt word that left his lips

Hit me like a ton of bricks

“There’s more to this old life than meets the eye”

(He said) “Make a difference where you can

And soon you’ll see God’s mighty hand;

So before you’re life can pass you by”…

(Chorus)

Dream big, reach far

And picture the impossible inside your heart

Be strong, hold on tight

To the faith that makes the mountain move

When there’s no hope in sight

Learn to love along the way

Give as much as you can take

So with every passing day

Dream Big

(verse)

There’s a star that’s shining in your eyes

But you have come to realize

A dream is all that it will ever be

But the maker of the stars that shine

He’s a real close friend of mine

He can do far more than you can dream

Sand is falling now’s the time

Here is the one shot you get at this life

Don’t let fear of losing hold you down

There’s a chance you have to take

It’s a choice, a step of faith

Miracles are waiting for you now

(bridge)

And when you’ve reached the point of no more turning back

Remember obstacles will arise

There are no limits to the dreams that you can dream

Through heaven’s eyes, through heavens eyes

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One Drop Of Blood Became A River

Written by Mark Bishop

 

Coarse heavy timbers… were dragged down the path.

Two rough hewn beams, fastened together by nails and by straps.

The birds hushed their singing; from the crowd only jeers.

His muscle and sinew glistened in crimson, his eyes moist with tears.

 

He lay looking upward.  The angels searched his face.

They drove in the nails and the soldiers they lifted the cross into place.

No-one really noticed, for it made not a sound.

So small as it formed, that first drop of blood when it fell to the ground.

 

But one drop of blood… became a river.

With power to wash… all sins away.

There was a miracle no-one could see,

The greatest of all, he saved just for me,

when one drop of blood… became a river.

 

One drop of blood… became a river.

With power to wash… all sins away.

There was a miracle no-one could see,

The greatest of all, he saved just for me,

when one drop of blood… became a river.

 

He healed the sick, gave sight to the blind,

But his greatest gift to all of mankind…

One drop of blood became a river.

One drop of blood became a river.

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That’s The Sound Of A House Being Built On Love

Written by Mark Bishop

A little boy sits in the church house on an Easter Day.

He sees a man called Jesus in a passion play,

And when they nail him to the cross, the boy begins to cry.

As the hammer rings, the preacher pulls the young boy to his side.

 

(Says…) That’s the sound of a house being built on love.

That’s where Grace built the walls and a roof up above.

It’s the sound of a nail through the wings of a dove,

But that’s the sound of a house being built on love.

 

So the deacons dressed as soldiers with their plastic spears

Tell the story that’s been passed down for two-thousand years.

And as the congregation watches from the darkened halls,

They listen to the ringing of the hammer as it falls.

 

That’s the sound of a house being built on love.

That’s where Grace built the walls and a roof up above.

It’s the sound of a nail through the wings of a dove,

But that’s the sound of a house being built on love.

 

That’s the sound of a house being built on love.

That’s where Grace built the walls and a roof up above.

It’s the sound of a nail through the wings of a dove,

But that’s the sound of a house being built on love.

 

When he cried “It is finished,” to his father above…

That’s the sound of a house being built on love.

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Your Easter Sunday Is On Its Way

Written by Mark Bishop

I’ve been right where you are.  I know all about the pain and the scars.

And yes, I listen when you pray.  My heart is touched by every word you say.

For I remember how the tears flowed.  Oh their memory will never fade.

And child, the years have not diminished the promise that I made.

 

Your Easter Sunday… is on its way.

Though on Friday night it seems a million miles away.

And if your Saturday’s in darkness, you’re waiting for the light of day,

I’m here to say… your Easter Sunday is on its way.

 

That valley seems so low, but in the darkness there’s a light that glows.

A tender mercy from above…  For when there’s nothing there is still God’s love.

And when they tell you there is no hope, well that’s just words that people say.

Soon that burden will be lifted and that stone will roll away.

 

Your Easter Sunday… is on its way.

Though on Friday night it seems a million miles away.

And if your Saturday’s in darkness, you’re waiting for the light of day,

I’m here to say… your Easter Sunday is on its way.

 

Your Easter Sunday… is on its way.

Though on Friday night it seems a million miles away.

And if your Saturday’s in darkness, you’re waiting for the light of day,

I’m here to say… your Easter Sunday is on its way.

 

I’m here to say… your Easter Sunday is on its way.

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It’s My Turn

Written by Mark Bishop

They rushed in… to the prodigal’s father,

Said “We have seen him.  He’s walking this way.

Should we stop him?  …tell him he is not welcome?”

But the father pushed through them, they heard him say…

 

No, it’s my turn… to stand at the gate;

see the look on his face… at last hold him close.

It’s my turn… to wrap him in love;

hand him new garments… it’s my turn,

to welcome him home.

 

The word doesn’t give… clues to the story,

who may have died first, the father or son.

If the son left… and found himself waiting

In heaven recalling the love he was shown…

 

Then one day… they’d bring him the message.

They’d say “We have seen him… walking this way.

Soon your father… will be greeted by angels.”

But the son pushed right through them, and they heard him say…

 

No, it’s my turn… to stand at the gate;

see the look on his face… at last hold him close.

It’s my turn… to wrap him in love;

hand him new garments… it’s my turn,

to welcome him home.

 

Some day I’ll open my eyes in heaven!  On that day… someone will say…

 

No, it’s my turn… to stand at the gate;

see the look on his face… at last hold him close.

It’s my turn… to wrap him in love;

hand him new garments… it’s my turn,

to welcome him home.

 

It’s my turn to welcome him home… It’s my turn to welcome him home.

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I Still Need Him

Written by Mark Bishop

There’s a whisper in the autumn breeze and I can hear it say

I still need him… I still need him.

It’s a voice that lives inside my heart, reminds me everyday

I still need him… I still need him.

 

When I’m standing on the mountain, even then I realize…

I still need Him… I still need him.

I may be smiling on the outside, oh but look into my eyes…

I still need him… I still need him.

 

Thank you Lord for saving me, and for the cross at Calvary,

a sacrifice for everyone to see.

In agony with every breath, yet even on the verge of death,

I needed Jesus… more than he needed me.

When I think about my journey, and the miles still yet to go

I still need him… yes I still need him.

 

There are good days and there are bad days, oh but every day I find…

I still need him… I still need him.

I may not be like the lame man, may not be like the blind, but…

I still need him… I still need him.

 

When I’m high upon the mountain, or in the valley low…

I still need him… I still need him.

I don’t know what waits around the bend, but I know he’s in control

I still need him… I still need him.

 

Thank you Lord for saving me, and for the cross at Calvary,

a sacrifice for everyone to see.

In agony with every breath, yet even on the verge of death,

I needed Jesus… more than he needed me.

When I think about my journey, and the miles still yet to go

I still need him…  I still need him.

 

Oh I still need him… I still need him.  I still need him.

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Are You Going Where I’m Going?

Written by Mark Bishop

God gave John a vision… a city coming down.

There was no more night… no more sorrow to be found.

John beheld the gates of pearl… he saw the jasper walls.

His mind could hardly take it in.  His eyes could hardly see it all.

 

If you’re going… where I’m going?

One day we’ll be strolling down… heaven’s golden avenue.

If you’re going… where I’m going,

A river will be flowin’… and angels singing glory to his name.

 

John beheld a great throne… he couldn’t see God’s face.

But every fear he ever had just disappeared without a trace.

A tree of life before him… a brand new robe and crown.

He couldn’t wait to tell it.  No, he couldn’t wait to write it down.

 

If you’re going… where I’m going?

One day we’ll be strolling down… heaven’s golden avenue.

If you’re going… where I’m going,

A river will be flowin’… and angels singing glory to his name!

 

There’s an old-time preacher… a Bible in his hand,

He tells the congregation all about a better land…

 

Are you going… where I’m going?

John saw… walls of jasper.  John saw… streets of gold.

One day we’ll be strolling down… heaven’s golden avenue.

John saw amazing things, the half of which has not been told.

If you’re going… where I’m going,

John saw… walls of jasper.  John saw… streets of gold.

A river will be flowin’… and angels singing glory to his name

John saw amazing things, the half of which has not been told.

 

Are you going… where I’m going?

(John saw a holy city… coming down)

One day we’ll be strolling down… heaven’s golden avenue.

If you’re going… where I’m going,

(John saw the angels… heard a brand new song…)

A river will be flowin’… and angels singing glory to his name

 

And angels singing glory to his name.  (Eyes have never seen…)

And angels singing glory to his name.  (Ears have never heard…)

And angels singing glory to his name.   (To his name…)

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Job’s Wife

Written by Mark Bishop

She had a good man, with livestock and good land.

God gave them daughters and sons.

They worked everyday, never failing to pray and to

Thank God for all he had done.

 

Job was renowned for the faith he had found and

his wife stood strong at his side.

For years she adored him but now she cried for him

As their faith was tested and tried.

 

Long nights she lay weeping, it seemed God was heaping

More suffering than they could bear.

The workers and the farm, and the children all gone.

So broken, she no longer cared.

 

Job could find no relief.  She watched his pain and grief.

All he’d lost, she had lost too.

She said “Just curse God and die”, fell to her knees and cried.

There was nothing else she could do.

 

Just say a prayer… a prayer for Job’s wife.

But by the Grace of God… such heartache could enter your life.

Don’t judge her too harshly… till you’ve known her strife.

Just say a prayer.  Thank God you’re not there,

with the care of Job’s wife.

 

Just say a prayer… a prayer for Job’s wife.

But by the Grace of God… such heartache could enter your life.

Don’t judge her too harshly… till you’ve known her strife.

Just say a prayer.  Thank God you’re not there,

with the care of Job’s wife.

 

Oh just say a prayer.  Thank God you’re not there,

with the care of Job’s wife.

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