Helen Baylor (born January 8, 1953 as Helen Lowe) is an American gospel singer.
Baylor was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and raised in Los Angeles, where she first performed as a nightclub act. She opened for Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and B.B. King while still in her teens, and performed in the musical Hair. In the 1970s she continued working in musicals and also sang with Captain & Tennille, Side Effect (notably on 'Always There' from What You Need) and Chaka Khan, but struggled with drug abuse in the 1980s as her career soured.
Baylor became sober late in the decade, strengthening her Christian faith and deciding to launch a career in gospel music. She released her first gospel effort on Word Records in 1990. Her first five albums all hit the Top Ten of the U.S. Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart, with the most successful being 1994's The Live Experience, which reached #1 on that chart. The track "Oasis" was huge in the UK, via Expansion Records and stayed on the Music Week Dance Chart for 14 weeks. Also, the song "Sold Out" (from the album Start All Over) won a Dove Award for Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year at the 24th GMA Dove Awards in 1993
I stand before you guilty and unworthy
How can I be forgiven and holy
And I know I break your heart
But you promised I could start all over
And all the things I've done
You've placed them each and every one
CHORUS
Into the sea of forgetfulness
You've placed all of my sins
For I'm the one who keeps reminding you
Over and over again
Into the sea of forgetfulness
As far as the east from the west
Seventy times seven
You've forgiven me
And you keep cleansing me
And placing my sins
Into the sea of forgetfulness
You welcome me with open arms of mercy
In spite of all I've done
You still keep loving me
And I only need to ask
And you erase all my past forever
My debts have all been paid
And they've all been washed away...
Chorus
Its you're unfailing love that covers me
And all my mulititude of sins
Its your steadfast love
That keeps reminding me that I'm forgiven
Chorus
VERSE 1
Pressure is mounting in these last and evil days
To conform and fit into the world and all its ways
The enemy tries to make yield to occupy our minds
He wears down our resistance as we live in the daily grind
We're ministers of defense for the Gospel The Gospel of Jesus Christ We're prepared to fight for the Kingdom We're not ashamed to hold up the light
VERSE 2
We've received our orders, our purpose is to fight
We're raising up our standard in the Name of Jesus
Christ
Pushing back the darkness,
tearing down the walls
Standing up for righteousness although we sometimes fall
we will not give up
we will not give in
we're more than conquerors
and we are going to win
We're ministers of defense for the Gospel The Gospel of Jesus Christ We're prepared to fight for the Kingdom We're not ashamed to hold up the light
BRIDGE
We're gonna fight on-yes we will
Fight the fight of faith
We're gonna press on
Pressing everyday
We're gonna pray on
Pray the prayer of faith
We're gonna run on
With Jesus all the way
CHORUS
soldier
in the army of the lord
true born soldier
Mary, did you know
that your baby boy will one day walk on water'
Mary, did you know
that your baby boy will save our sons and daughters'
Did you know,
that your baby boy has come to make you new'
This child that you've delivered,
will soon deliver you.
Mary, did you know
that your baby boy will give sight to a blind man'
Mary, did you know
your baby boy will calm a storm with his hand'
Did you know,
that your baby boy has walked where angels trod'
When you kiss your little baby,
you've kissed the face of God.
The blind will see
The deaf will hear
The dead will live again.
The lame will leap
The dumb will speak
The praises of The Lamb.
Mary, did you know
that your baby boy is Lord of all creation'
Mary, did you know
that your baby boy will one day rule the nations'
Did you know,
that your baby boy is heaven's perfect lamb'
Lord You're Holy
Lord You're Holy
Lord, You're Holy
Lord, You're Holy
And we lift You up
And magnify Your Name
Lord, You're Holy
Lord, You're Holy
And we lift You up
And magnify Your Name
VERSE 1
As I look around and I see
All the works that Your hands have made
The awesomeness of You
And how Your love will never fail
Mere words cannot express what I feel
inside
I can't describe Your glory divine
But as a token of my love
This is what I'll do
I lift my hands and cry holy
CHORUS
Lord, You're Holy
Lord, You're Holy
And we lift You up
And magnify Your Name
Lord, You're Holy
Lord, You're Holy
And we lift You up
And magnify Your Name
VERSE2
There's not enough words that I can say
To tell you how much I appreciate
All the wonderful things You've given me
Your loving kindness
Your tender mercies
It's my desire to praise You
And tell you how much I love You
You're worthy of all the honor
Lord You're worthy of all the praise
BRIDGE
I don't know how
You can love me
How You could give me
So much mercy
You didn't have to suffer and die for me
Way back on Calvary
But I just wanna thank you
I thank you
I thank you
I thank you
Wonderful, Glorious, Holy, and Righteous
Victorious, Conqueror, Triumphant and
Mighty
Healer, Deliverer, Shield and Defense
Strong Tower and My Best Friend
Omnipotent, Omnipresent
Soon Coming King
Alpha, Omega, Lord of everything
(Chorus)
Lord, I love You
Lord, I adore You
Give You glory
Give You praise
Lord I worship You
Lord I honor You
Give You glory
All my days
You are wonderful
And You're highly exalted
You are excellent
And You're never to be faulted
You are marvelous
So glorious
And we praise Your name forever more
(Chorus)
Oh, give You glory all my days
CHORUS
If it had not been for the Lord on my side
Where would I be? Where would I be?
If it had not been for the Lord on my side
Where would I be? Where would I be?
VERSE 1
He kept my enemies away
He let the sun shine through a cloudy day
Oh, he wrapped me in the cradle of his arms
When He knew I'd been battered and torn
There He was just waiting
In our old familiar place
An empty spot beside Him
Where once I used to wait
To be filled with strength and wisdom
For the battle of the day
I would've passed Him by again
But I clearly heard Him say
I miss My time with you
Those moments together
I need to be with you each day
And it hurts me when you say
You're too busy, busy trying to serve Me
But how can you serve Me
When your spirit's empty
There's a longing in My heart
Wanting more than just a part of you
It's true
I miss My time with you
What will I have to offer
How can I truly care
My efforts have no meaning
When your presence isn't there
But You'll provide the power
If I take time to pray
So Ill stay right here beside You
And you'll never have to say
Chorus
Everything You are is everything I need
I don't have to worry how you gonna do it
I just trust and believe
When my situation is hard
And even the solution is a mystery
I find that everything You are is everything I need
(repeat)
Verse
When the weight of the world's pressing on me
You're my heavy load bearer
When the road that I'm walking is lonely
You're my heavy load sharer
When I find I'm sick in my body
You're the great physician
I'm so glad I know you like I know you
In every situation
Chorus
Verse 2
When I find that my enemies abuse me
You were closer than a brother
When I find that I can't win for losing
You restore like no other
When I find my hopes at the bottom
In Your joy I find my strength
I'm so glad I know You like I know You
In every situation
Chorus (2x)
Everything You are is everything I need
Everything You are is everything I need
Oh shout unto God with joy in all the earth
Come together before Him with gladness and with praise
Know that the Lord has made us, we are His alone
Singing His praises now and ever more
CHORUS
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all ye creatures here below
Praise Him above all ye heavenly hosts
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost
Oh gather before His throne and praise His name
Lord of mercy and faithful love that never ends
Called to be holy people, we are His alone
Singing His praises now and ever more
CHORUS
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all ye creatures here below
Praise Him above all ye heavenly hosts
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost
Al Padre, Al Hijoy Al Espirito
VERSE 1
I got a call from an old friend
We laughed about how things had changed
But I could tell things weren't going as well
as he claim
He tried to hide his feelings
But they only gave him away
The longer I listened,
The more I kept wishing that
I knew the right words to say
Can You reach my friend ?
Bring his searching to an end
Lord, I know you love him
Help him understand
Can You reach my friend?
You're the only One who can
Help him give his heart to You
VERSE 2
We talked for more than an hour
I smiled when he mentioned Your name
I said that I knew You
I told him the difference You made
But he never thought he would need You
But maybe he's changing his mind
As we said goodbye Lord
He told me that I ad found
Something that e'd like to find
Can You reach my friend?
You're the only One who can
Lord, I know You love him
Help him understand
Can you reach my friend?
Bring his searching to an end
Help him give his heart to You
Maybe he's ready tonight
Lord, he said that he might
Need to call You
Are you carrying a heavy load?
Have you been traveling down rocky road? I wanna know
Are there problems challenged on every hand
Just another opportunity for you to stand
Let me tell you why
'Cause we got the victory through the blood of the Lamb
Oh yes, I say we got the victory through the blood of the Lamb
The gates of hell shell not prevail, oh no
There'll be road blocks in your life
Every now and then, just a smoke screen
Just remember in Christ Jesus
We trump, we win, yes
Oh, I know it get sweeter and fighting the faithful fight
But just be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might
We are weak His grace make us strong
Just keep right on praying, keep your armor on
'Cause we got the victory through the blood of the Lamb
Oh yes, oh yes, I say we got the victory through the blood of the Lamb
The gates of hell shell not prevail, oh no
Everybody say V-I-C-T-O-R-Y
V-I-C-T-O-R-Y
I got the victory through the blood of the Lamb
I'm a child of the King and I know who I am
Give me a V-I
Give me a C-T-O-R-Y
Say I got the victory through the blood of the Lamb
I'm a child of the King and I know who I am
Give me a V-I
Give me a C-T-O-R-Y
Say I got the victory through the blood of the Lamb
I'm a child of the King and I know who I am
We got the victory through the blood of the Lamb
There's a silent war that's raging deep within
My lower nature fights to dominate
My spirit man is poised and locked in battle
With the carnal side of me, I've grown to hate
The trumpet of my prayers play towards Heaven
A voice of desperation in my cry
Lord, strengthen me that I might not yield myself to sin
But keep Your righteous banner lifted high
Lord, I hunger for holiness
And I thirst for the righteousness that's Yours
That my mind would be cleansed and my spirit renewed
And this temple that You dwell in would be pure
The tempter stalks about me as a lion
Searching for the slightest sense of blood
For when the skin of my resistance is broken
He moves in swiftly to deepen the cut
The Lord of creation, hear Your servant
You understand the weakness of man
I'm counting myself crucified with Jesus
Alive to Christ and dead indeed to sin
Lord, I hunger for holiness
And I thirst for the righteousness that's Yours
That my mind would be cleansed and my spirit renewed
And this temple that You dwell in
Yes, this temple that You dwell in
Lord, I hunger for holiness
And I thirst for the righteousness that's Yours
That my mind would be cleansed and my spirit renewed
And this temple that You dwell in would be pure
Lord, I hunger
Lord, I hunger for holiness
erse 1: Billy was afraid to make a decision on his own.
He was told ever since he was a boy, he didn't measure up.
He learned over the years to put up a good fight.
But deep inside it was hard to love or trust anyone.
In, into his life you came gently and he was mended
He flashes a genuine smile as he tells the world all about it. Hey!
Chorus: You are Highly Recommended(you hold the key to making us free)
You are Highly Recommended(By those who know, you can change a life, and make it better! )
Verse 2: Lisa was a beauty queen, the girl had everything.
She had fine cars, she wore the latest styles a new toy every week.
She learned over the years to put up a good fight.
But secretly she was trying to hide, her emptiness inside.
In, into her life you came gently and he was mended
She flashes a genuine smile as she tells the world all about it. Hey!
Chorus: You are Highly Recommended(you hold the key to making us free)
You are Highly Recommended(By those who know, you can change a life, and make it better! )
Repeat 2x
Bridge: He can do the same for you, if you only give him half a chance. He's the sun the shining one, He's a real good friend.
Chorus: You are Highly Recommended(you hold the key to making us free)
VERSE 1
How can I repay
The love You showed to me
When You sent Your son to Calvary's hill
That I might be set free
Mere words could not begin
To express my gratitude
So I give myself as an offering to you
CHORUS
All of me
Jesus take all of me
I'm holding nothing back
I give myself to thee
Although I may not know
Just what the future holds
I ask You to take all of me
VERSE 2
When this life is through
And I stand before You Lord
All the things that seemed important
They won't matter anymore
So mold me with Your hands
Into a vessel You can use
For Your service Lord
That my life might count for You
CHORUS
All of me
Jesus take all of me
I'm holding nothing back
I give myself to thee
Although I may not know
Just what the future holds
Gone away, gone away forever
Not to come back home
I did stay all the night through with you
Without knowing you, gone
Without time for the world to breathe on
The changing dust it woke
Glimpses of all the life you poured out
Till the vessel broke
Don't know if I'll see you
When it's my turn to come home
Don't know if I'll see you
But I hope so, but I hope so
Parting now at our own Grey Havens
The words you left the debris
So be still, knowing that
He'll see you across the sea
Don't know if I'll see you
When it's my turn to come home
Don't know if I'll see you
But I hope so, but I hope so
To be woken from the long sleep
Of this world's night
Don't know if I'll see you
When it's my turn to come home
Don't know if I'll see you
But I hope so, but I hope so
Don't know if I'll see you
Don't know if I'll see you
Oh shout unto God with joy in all the earth
Come together before Him with gladness and with praise
Know that the Lord has made us, we are His alone
Singing His praises now and ever more
CHORUS
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all ye creatures here below
Praise Him above all ye heavenly hosts
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost
Oh gather before His throne and praise His name
Lord of mercy and faithful love that never ends
Called to be holy people, we are His alone
Singing His praises now and ever more
CHORUS
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all ye creatures here below
Praise Him above all ye heavenly hosts
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost
Al Padre, Al Hijoy Al Espirito
Alabanzas y gracias amor y verdad
There He was just waiting
In our old familiar place
An empty spot beside Him
Where once I used to wait
To be filled with strength and wisdom
For the battle of the day
I would've passed Him by again
But I clearly heard Him say
I miss My time with you
Those moments together
I need to be with you each day
And it hurts me when you say
You're too busy, busy trying to serve Me
But how can you serve Me
When your spirit's empty
There's a longing in My heart
Wanting more than just a part of you
It's true
I miss My time with you
What will I have to offer
How can I truly care
My efforts have no meaning
When your presence isn't there
But You'll provide the power
If I take time to pray
So Ill stay right here beside You
And you'll never have to say
Repeat Chorus
VERSE 1
How can I repay
The love You showed to me
When You sent Your son to Calvary's hill
That I might be set free
Mere words could not begin
To express my gratitude
So I give myself as an offering to you
CHORUS
All of me
Jesus take all of me
I'm holding nothing back
I give myself to thee
Although I may not know
Just what the future holds
I ask You to take all of me
VERSE 2
When this life is through
And I stand before You Lord
All the things that seemed important
They won't matter anymore
So mold me with Your hands
Into a vessel You can use
For Your service Lord
That my life might count for You
CHORUS
All of me
Jesus take all of me
I'm holding nothing back
I give myself to thee
Although I may not know
Just what the future holds
Chorus:
Our God is an awesome God,
He reigns from heaven above
with wisdom, power, and love;
our God is an awesome God. (repeat)
Verse 1:
When He rolls up His sleeves,
He ain't just putting on the ritz,
(our God is an awesome God)
There is thunder in His footsteps
and lightning in His fists
(our God is an awesome God)
The Lord wasn't joking when He kicked them out of Eden,
it wasn't for no reason that He shed His blood,
Coming soon, you better be believing
(our God is an awesome God)
Chorus
Verse 2:
When the sky was starless in the void of the night,
(our God is an awesome God),
He spoke into the darkness and created the light,
(our God is an awesome God).
Judgment and wrath He poured out on Sodom,
mercy and grace, He gave us at the cross;
hope that you have not too quickly forgotten that
(our God is an awesome God)
Chorus
Vamp:
Our God is an awesome God.
Ending:
Carnal things don't amount to nothing
Won't look back, my hands to the plow
And I'm running
For the life of me I can't figure it out
Why you wanna be half-stepping?
Why don't you wanna sell out?
CHORUS
i'm sold out
sold out for jesus
i'm sold out
sold out for jesus
I can count it all joy
Wheh I'm facing fiery tribulations
My God has given me all of the power
To overcome temptation
The Bible says faith with works is dead (so dead)
Just like Nehemiah told Sandbalat
These are the words he said
CHORUS
i'm sold out
sold out for jesus
i'm sold out
sold out for jesus
i'm not comin off the wall, no
iv'e got too much work to do
i'm not comin off the wall, no
until my labor's through
CHORUS
i'm sold out
sold out for jesus
i'm sold out
Chorus 1
There's no greater love
Than the love Jesus can give
Oh no God gave Him
His only begotten Son
Oh yes He did
And there's no greater love
Than a man lay down His life
For a friend
There's no greater love oh no no
Than the love He has for you
I gave all my heart Jesus to You
Oh yes I do
Verse 1
I hear You been searchin'
Lookin' here and there
You've been needin' somethin'
Somebody to really care
There's no need to look any further
Need a man called Jesus
Beside Him there's no other
An extraordinary man
Always there for me
And in return I wanna be
The best that I can be
Verse 2
He's all a God and all a man
And He's always there for me
And in return I gotta be
The best that I can be
Gave up His life
So that we could live
Chorus 2
There's no greater love
Than the love Jesus can give
Oh no God gave Him
Gave His only begotten Son
Oh yes He did
And there's no greater love
Than a man lay down His life
For a friend
There's no greater love
Oh no no than the love
He has for you
I gave all my heart Jesus to You
Misc 1
(BRIDGE)
Love Jesus
Than the love He has for you
I give all my heart Jesus to You
Misc 2
(ENDING)
Than the love he has for you
I give all my heart Jesus
'Cause there's no greater love oh no
And I give all my heart Jesus to You
Chorus 1
You are my fortress
You are my strength
And on You I know
I can depend
You are my fortress
You are my strength
And it's all by Your grace
Dear God
Verse 1
In a world where there is
Such an indiff'rence
To the things we hold
So precious and so dear
In a time where evil men
Are growing worse and worse
And yet others' hearts
Are failing them for fear
Verse 2
In a time when sons
Are turning on their fathers
And a mother's cry for justice
Can't be heard
In a world where
The future seems so uncertain
Through the shaking
I'll keep standing on Your Word
Misc 1
(BRIDGE)
I am what I am
It's by Your loving power
I'm able to stand
How could I live without You
I dwell in Your secret place
You are my strength and tower
My God who's Almighty
You are my strong companion
Most Faithful One and true
In myself I've failed the Lord
Then was afraid to try once more
That fire in my soul had fled
That's when Jesus came and said
"My spirit gives the strength you need
To raise you up and to succeed
And for vision in the night
To you, I'll give these words of light"
"Fear not my child
I'm with you always
I feel every pain
And every tear I see"
"Fear not my child
I'm with you always
I know how to care
For what belongs to me"
He said, "My child don't look behind
Discouragement is all you'll find
Don't watch the waves that roll the sea
But just focus your eyes on me"
"And I will make you strong and then
Your shattered courage I will mend
And if you fall and should get hurt
Remember these eternal words"
"Fear not my child
I'm with you always
I feel every pain
And every tear I see"
"Fear not my child
I'm with you always
I know how to care
For what belongs to me"
"I know how to care
(feat. Rich Mullins)
[Chorus:]
Our God is an awesome God,
He reigns from heaven above
With wisdom, power, and love;
Our God is an awesome God.
[Verse 1:]
When He rolls up His sleeves,
He ain't just putting on the ritz,
(our God is an awesome God)
There is thunder in His footsteps
And lightning in His fists
(our God is an awesome God)
The Lord wasn't joking when He kicked them out of Eden,
It wasn't for no reason that He shed His blood,
Coming soon, you better be believing
(our God is an awesome God)
[Chorus]
[Verse 2:]
When the sky was starless in the void of the night,
(our God is an awesome God),
He spoke into the darkness and created the light,
(our God is an awesome God).
Judgment and wrath He poured out on Sodom,
Mercy and grace, He gave us at the cross;
Hope that you have not too quickly forgotten that
(our God is an awesome God)
[Chorus]
[Vamp:]
Our God is an awesome God.
[Ending:]
Our God is an awesome God.