Wayne Watson
Chorus
Jesus sings easy from my heart
Sweet from my soul
Jesus falls softer on my ear
Than others I know
Inscribed across my dark places
Or carved forever in stone
He seems to be most at home
Written deep in me
Jesus in neon or written across the skies
Sung out in praises--Whispered in lullabys
One thing we agree on
No other name can bring such calm
No other one more worthy to be sung
Chorus
On thru the ages faces have come and gone
Of men of power--Doers of right and wrong
Not much eternal--Not much but cloudy memories
Oh but not so with Jesus
His name and his power
Lives on in you and me
Wayne Watson
Would I know You now if You walked into the room
If you stilled the crowd--If You light dispelled the gloom
And if I saw Your wounds--Touched Your thorn pierced brow
I wonder if I'd know You now
Would I know You now if You walked into this place
Would I cause You shame--Would my games be Your disgrace
Or would I worship You--Fall down upon my face
I wonder if I'd know You now
Or have the images I've painted
So distorted who You are
That even if the world was looking
They could not see You--The real You
Have I changed the true reflection
To fulfill my own design
Making You what I want
Not showing You forth divine
Would I miss You now if You left and closed the door
Would my flesh cry out "I don't need You anymore"
Or would I follow You--Seek to be restored
I wonder--I wonder
Will I ever learn
Trouble knockin' on your window pane stormy weather at your door
And the outlook for the day ahead like the day before
People tell you prayin' changes things, but the words don't stop the fear
The prayer is only pious repelling without a Father's ear
He will not turn away when His people pray
When God's people pray
And take the pains of earth to the doors of Heaven
When God's people pray
There is hope reborn, there is sin forgiven
And merely 'cos you can't explain a way
When God' people pray
Hopeless situation turns around, dilemma passes by and by
Look, there's a never-ending field of blue past your clouded sky
He alone can know the need in me before a single word begins
The Holy Spirit intercedes for me, I will trust in Him
No, He will not turn away when His people pray
When God's people pray
And take the pains of earth to the doors of heaven
When God's people pray
There is hope reborn, there is sin forgiven
And merely 'cos you can't explain a way
(When God's people pray)
When God's people pray
There is hope reborn, there is sin forgiven
And merely 'cos you cannot explain a way
(When God's people pray)
When God's people pray
Take the pains of earth to the doors of heaven
When God's People pray
(There is hope reborn)
There is hope
(Sin forgiven)
And merely 'cos you cannot explain a way
No, no, no, no
When God's people pray
Take it home
(When God's people pray)
When God's people pray
(There is hope reborn, sin forgiven)
There is sin forgiven
And merely 'cos you can't explain a way
No, no
When God's people pray
And take the pains of earth to the doors of heaven
When God's people pray
There is hope reborn, there is sin forgiven
And merely 'cos you can't explain a way
When God's people pray
Oh, When God's people pray
Jeff Nelson
Galatians 2:20/Isaiah 43:1-3
How can we live in sin
Knowing he died to free us
>From the chains within our soul
Let us give the Lord control
Of all the things that quickly bind us
And walk no longer in darkness
We belong to Him--We belong to Him
Crucified right by His side
Bought with a price through one sacrifice
We belong to Him
Now is the time to understand
That sin has no reign on us
The power of life in Jesus Christ
Has made us free from the ways of death
Chorus
We belong to Him--We belong to Him
Crucified right by His side
Bought with a price through one sacrifice
We belong to Him
Flesh of His flesh--Bone of His bone
Born of His blood--His very own
We belong to Him
At Calvary God's Son was made an offering
The price required--It was paid in full
The Word of God was spoken
The power of sin was broken
God's chosen seed has been redeemed
There are watercolour ponies on my refrigerator door
And the shape of something, I don't really recognize
Brushed with careful little fingers and put proudly on display
A reminder to us all of how time flies
Seems an endless mound of laundry and a stairway laced with toys
Gives a blow by blow reminder of the war
That we fight for their well-being for their greater understanding
To impart a holy reverence for the Lord
But baby, what will we do when it comes back to me and you
They look a little less like little boys every day
Oh, the pleasure of watchin' the children growin' is mixed with a bitter cup
Of knowin' the watercolour ponies will one day ride away
And the vision can get so narrow, as you view through your tiny world
And little victories can go by with no applause
But in the greater evaluation as they fly from your nest of love
May they mount up with wings as eagles for His cause
Still I wonder baby, what will we do when it comes back to me and you
We'll look a little less like little boys every day
Oh, the pleasure of watchin' the children growin' is mixed with a bitter cup
Wayne Watson
The Plague--Generation's leprosy
Unspeakable shame--Untouchable lives
Much in need of love
But these days who's got much to give
Give in to the pressure
Cross the street on the other side
When Jesus told the listening
That those who follow Him
Could bear the strike of the serpent
Could drink the poison in
Was His vision some spectacular scene
Some exhibition-Some display
Or a reminder, as I live and breathe
To reach out and not be afraid
Chorus
I try to be a Godly man
I try to walk in the steps of Jesus
I disregard the Lord's command
When I walk through my journey
Untouched by human hands
Untouched by human hands
I despise your evil way--Have no part in such things
From such obvious violation I keep my hands clean
But inside this heart of mine oh, there dwells little good
Only the flow of calvary--Only the Lord and His blood
God bless the child and lest I forget
God save the dying ones who must live with regret
Out on the street--Out there where no one can see
Oh Lord, Stretch forth Your hand and reach them through me
Chorus
"Talk is cheap." A dozen cliches come to mind..."If you don't
walk the walk"...etc. When presented with an opportunity to
demonstrate, actually play out the love of Jesus, I hope I don't
I took one step away
And I thought it was the heart.
Still feel the heat from here,
Still see the lights still feel the warmth.
Whats another step or two,
That wouldn't be so wrong would it?
Then when I looked for truth,
My eye for truth was gone.
And out of desperation,
Have mercy please.
A spell of wisdom just came over me.
Chorus
I took the long way home,
Back to what I believe.
I took the long way home,
You were waiting there for me.
You were always faithful even when,
My faith was not so strong.
It's been a long way home.
No I never intended to,
Get off the track so far.
The lights that turned my head,
Are looking quite bizare.
It takes so little time,
For me to be deceived, yeah.
But just a simple phrase,
Can bring me to my knees.
There are some stones better left unturned,
And some bridges never crossed are better burned.
Chorus
I took the long way home,
Back to what I believe.
I took the long way home,
You were waiting there for me.
You were always faithful even when,
My faith was not so strong.
Ah,It's been a long way home.
Oh, I took the long way home,
Back to what I believe.
I took the long way home,
You were waiting there for me.
You were always faithful even when,
My faith was not so strong.
Wayne Watson
Psalm 139:7-12/Isaiah 50:2
A million dark alleys you can hide in
Dig a tunnel to the center of the earth
Convinced you've got nobody to confide in
Got you questioning the sum of what you're worth
People label you the black sheep of the family
Come collect upon your prodigal reward
Chorus
'Cause you can never outrun
Or go beyond the reaches
Of the long arm of the Lord
I've been ashamed--I've been humbled and forgiven
I've been chastened by my Father's loving hand
But still, at times, I go on with my evil
It seems to constitute the nature of a man
But forgiveness is as close as my confession
And my sin amputated by His sword
Chorus
If He gave to me all that I deserve
This could be my final breath
But with compassion in His eyes
He's drawing me home
Into His arms--Into His tender arms of rest
There are pagans at the corners of creation
Making light of the salvation that we know
And with a small, narrow mind I give them over
To the passion of the Godless seed they sow
But, in truth, we have just as much potential
To be Godly and perfected by the Word
Repeat Chorus
My capacity for creative sin is never extended part God's
Wayne Watson
What shall we do with this Jesus
Out of control people screaming "crucify"
But they can't tell me why
What has He done--Name His transgression
Tell me His crime--That He should die
Sisters and brothers caught up in the hunger
Mothers and fathers quick to make claim for the blame
Who then is guilty--Who's gonna answer
Voices cry out demanding the shame
Chorus
Let the blood--Let the blood of the man
Be on our hands and on our children
Lookin' for someone to blame
Here we stand
Let the blood--Let the blood of the man
The charge for His life ever rest upon us
Guilty--Here we stand
Was there a voice numbered among them
Was there an image that looked like me
Could it be--The cry of abuse
The cold accusation
Could change to a prayer--A sinners plea
The hope for all the nations
For every boy and girl
The surety that life is not in vain
Just like at Calvary's station
The cry heard round the world
To cover over us with precious stain
Chorus
Let the blood--Let the blood of the man
The fruit of his life
Ever blessed and holy
Wayne Watson
Ephesians 5:15/I John 2:6/Philippians 4:11-12
There's a fine line
Between contentment and greed
Between the things that I want
And the things that I need
Between "enough is enough"
And where desires feed
It's a fine line
How do I live with so much
Here with the spoil of the blessed
And not abandon this boat
For the sea of excess
To aspire to great things
Yet be filled with humbleness
It's a fine line--Oh yes, it's a fine line
Chorus
So where do I walk, Where is my place
The straight and the narrow
The road of grace
Holdin' fast to You, Walkin' at Your pace
Walkin' on the fine line
Walkin' on the fine line
Walkin' on the fine line
There's a fine line
Between taking bread with a lost man
And being consumed by his way
While reaching out in love
Temptation's right at your door
Guard what you're thinkin' of
It's a fine line
When I hide my eyes
From the darkest of our life's insanity
From the worst of the world's profanity
I've gotta be careful
I don't miss anyone in need of me
It's a fine line--Oh yes, it's a fine line
And can I embrace the world's sorrow
And not be carried away by life's rain
Know the power of the resurrection
And still know the fellowship of His pain
Not talkin' 'bout walkin' fences
Not talkin' 'bout compromise
But living and breathing as pleasing in His eyes
If I've said it once, I've said it a million, no a billion times,
"There's a fine line between so and so." The black and white
doesn't give so much trouble. At least when I choose black or
white, I KNOW I'VE DONE IT! The faith, on-the-edge walk,
Every tree is green again in the
Wood out my back door
Every spring that scene, again
Faithful coming as before
And every living thing is sure
With time to come of age
Just like girls and boys
Outgrow their toys and reach to turn the page
To the class of '95
Congratulations are in line
God has surely been most faithful
He's been so much more than kind
So get ready to test your wings
And fly away but when you do
Remember you are loved
And somebody here is always praying for you
So this is what I bargained for
Hushed hello and a rushed goodbye
Old folks said I'd be amazed at how
Quickly the time would fly
Even so, I'm thankful that my God saw fit to lend
This child into my unworthy hands
Who's less a child now and more a friend
To the class of '95
Congratulations are in line
God has surely been most faithful
He's been so much more than kind
So get ready to test your wings
And fly away but when you do
Remember you are loved
And somebody here is always praying for you
I could pray, the road would rise to meet your
And that the wind would blow softly on you soul
But sometimes life can sure mistreat you
And troubled times will take their toll
And so the best that I can wish you
No, even better, some good, I will pray
That the Lord in mercy keeps you
And that you hold on to your childlike faith
To the class of '95
Congratulations are in line
God has surely been most faithful
He's been so much more than kind
So get ready to test your wings
And fly away but when you do
Remember you are loved
Wayne Watson
I Corinthians 10:12/I Peter 2:21-22
I read the mornin' paper
To my surprise and shame
Said a black eye of embarrassment
Been attached to Jesus' name
Some mortal man convicted of some moldy moral sin
And the skeptics wage their tongues and say
"There goes that Jesus again"
The story graced the TV
And the magazines too long
And if my heart ain't broken yet
There must be somethin' wrong
Because but for the grace of God
I know it could be me
And all that's left for me to do
Is to help the world to see
Chorus
That's not Jesus
He doesn't carry on that way
Just some flesh and blood like you and me
Somehow gone astray
That's not Jesus, no
No matter what "they" say
He doesn't need me to defend Him
He just wants me to obey
He just wants me to obey
Have you seen the masterpiece
Of Jesus on the cross
Well, if He's still a-hangin' there
I'm hopeless--I am lost
I believe the tomb is empty
And the stone's been rolled away
And because of all this trouble
I still feel compelled to say
Chorus
And if your vision of Him
Has gotten somehow blurred
By a stumbling soldier in the field
I'd like to say "I'm sorry"
And remind you of one thing
One day all the Truth will be revealed
Somewhere in the world today
A little girl will go out to play
All dressed up in mama's clothes
At least the way that I suppose it goes
Somewhere in the world tonight
Before she reaches to turn out the light
She'll be prayin' from a tender heart
A simple prayer that's a work of art
And I don't even know her name
But I'm prayin' for her just the same
That the Lord will write His name upon her heart
'Cause somewhere in the course of this life
A little boy will need a godly wife
So hold on to Jesus, baby wherever you are
Somewhere in the world out there
That little girl's learnin' how to care
She's pickin' up her mama's charms
Or maybe swingin' around in her daddy's arms
Somewhere in the world to be
Though the future's not really clear to me
Theirs could be a tender love
Grounded in eternal love above
And I don't even know her name
But I'm prayin' for her just the same
That the Lord will write His name upon her heart
'Cause somewhere in the course of this life
My little boy will need a godly wife
Oh, so hold on to Jesus, baby wherever you are
Wayne Watson
Heavenly Father--Have You got a moment
There's something I don't understand
How from Your window--Watchin' Your children
You hold back the wrath of Your hand
Does Your window pane--Bear a lasting stain
That a sinful rain can't wash away
Chorus
His gaze always passes thru rose coloured glasses
Everytime He looks on my heart
And thru love's forgiveness
Thru purity's fire
I am my God's desire
Heavenly Father--Just one more question
I don't mean to take so much time
But tell me--How much did it hurt You
To give from Your garden
The most lovely rose from Your vine
When the petals fell--When the colours ran
Was it then and there You first saw me holy
Wayne Watson
Isaiah 29:13/Jeremiah 51:17-18/Exodus 20:3
My temple is built on wood and of stone
Each space is filled with the things that I own
Idols and gods that call me to bow
I try to be free but there's no freedom now...No freedom now
The ones I hold dear--Those most precious to me
Some days I set them afloat on an indifferent sea
And these things in first place--They're worth nothing at all
At night in my dreams graven images call
Chorus
And my gods won't let me sleep
And what a man sows that he will reap
I toss and turn at night
I've got places to go, got battles to fight
And my gods won't let me sleep...tonight
Ambitions once good--Once noble and pure
Now rule with a rod and I cannot endure
Those bonds I have forged with two will hands
They're not easily torn by the strength of a man
Chorus
No other gods before you--No other holy shrines
Oh, I want to sleep in peace when I lie down
All other voices calling
All of the hands that pull me
Call and demand allegiance to their crown
Chorus
One day recently past, I spent several hours trying to restore my
reputation in a fellow man's eye. My anxiety lasted into the
early hours of the morning. I realized that my reputation
(whatever there is of one) was ruling me from God's chair.
Things, not bad in themselves, can be relentless masters when put
Merciful heaven, have mercy on me
Seven times seven, I've always believed
You've got the power and I have the need
Merciful heaven, have mercy on me
Some people want what they deserve
But not me, no, I know my heart too well
And I've just barely got the nerve
Just to make this one request
And I know that You will hear me
This is the place where I can live
At Your feet forgiven perfectly
'Cause I've got nothing good to give
Nothing more than just myself
Wayne Watson
Pressure's on--I can't slow down
Got to make it--'fore the best years pass me by
Up before dawn--building my crown
In my own eyes it's a noble sacrifice
I spend my time
Tryin' to make a little hay
Before the sun stops shinin'
Chorus
Material magic
Got a spell on me
One more time
Pile it high
Save it up for a rainy day
For surprises--unexpected tragedy
Funny thing is
It can all blow away
Leave ya broken, Leave ya beggin'
Down on your knees
It makes good sense
Till the walls of my security
Come crashin' in
Chorus
And the checkbooks
And the credit cards go flyin'
You can get 'em in the mail
Before you apply
Can my limit take the weight of what I'm buyin'
Good money down on my own slice of the pie
Are we crazy
Or just out of control
That we bow down to what money can buy
Seems like people will trade in their souls
For the pleasure--for the ecstasy of the eye
Does Jesus weep
That I spend my time collectin'
What I cannot keep
I heard him say
Lay your treasure up
Where the hands of time
It happened many years ago
The memories still haunt you though
And who's to blame, you really don't know
You're just locked all alone in these chains
Some times it's hard to live at all
The pictures of your history call
Your mind's a decorated wall
But the Lord has the cure for your pain
It's time, come back to the land of the living
Come home to the land of the forgiving
Jesus will be faithful to the end
It's time, break the tangled webs that bind you
Let the grace of God unwind you
Give the Lord your broken heart to mend
It's time, it's time
You've had your little victories
But perfection's pretty hard to please
And guilt is an annoying breeze
That blows all that's peaceful away
And life is too short to go on living like this
Or to brood over who's done you wrong
If the years pass you by, look at all that you'll miss
You've been walking in shadows too long
It's time, come back to the land of the living
Come home to the land of the forgiving
Jesus will be faithful to the end
It's time, break the tangled webs that bind you
Let the grace of God unwind you
Give the Lord your broken heart to mend
Wayne Watson and Phil Naish
Water into wine--Weeping into laughter
In another time--Another age
Healing of the blind--Stillness from disaster
Lookin for a sign--We turn the page
And the pressures of a reckless society
Are enough to make a strong man's knees go weak
And the questions from the masses
Filled with anxiety--Seem to be sayin'
You can hear them prayin'
Is there no harbor--Is there no resting place
Is there no refuge--No quiet sound
Is there no lighthouse--Is there no peace be still
Is there no anchor to higher ground
Some days I can find--Power for the hour
On the battled line against the rage
Confidence is high--Like a mighty tower
Still I question why--Do I have these weaker days
And will retreat become my battlecry tonight
No--No I can see the revelation
And it's bringin' the Truth to light
There is a harbor--There is a resting place
There is a refuge--A quiet sound
There is a lighthouse--There is a peace be still
There is an anchor to higher ground
Wayne Watson and Paul Mills
One thing I remember from the time I was a child
Rollin' off to Sunday school
There I'd learn about the Bible
Learn about the Lord
And I'd learn about the Golden Rule
"Write it down on your heart" they'd say
So when you're tried you're never caught of guard
And to this very day even when I go astray
I never wander off too far
Well, livin' in the '80s can be a little strange
Distractions on every hand
The talk of nuclear war
And a social revolution
And the evolution theory of man
Well, it's easier for me
To believe that the Creator
In a moment just said "Let it be"
Than to swallow some jive about
Crawlin from the ocean
Or swinging down from the trees
Cause ya see
Chorus
I still believe--I still believe
Too many prayers have been answered
Too many fallen redeemed
Oh, I still believe
Not so long ago the papers ran a story
The headlines said that God is dead
Now they use the name of Jesus like a four letter word
They otta call it out in prayer instead
Pardon me--but that name that you're abusin'
Is livin' in my heart today
And I'll be praying for you that you will find Him too
But for now no matter what you say
Chorus
I've heard the demons believe and they tremble
But there's a difference between them and me ya see
'Cause my name's forever written in the book of life
I'll be singin' in eternity
Wayne Watson
John 15:5/Psalm 73:25-26
I could live without You
I know I could get by
Millions of people do
Why couldn't I
I could live without You
Through the motions once again
Maybe even laugh and smile
Oblivious to sin
But why should I merely survive
Content with just being alive
The best life can offer
The world and its gold
Is nothing to the treasure of Your hold
I could live without You
But what would living be
Not a chance of escaping Hell
A dark eternity
Now I have the strength to say
Lord, I've seen life from both shores
Before I chose You, Jesus, You chose me
Claire Cloninger and Wayne Watson
Smile--Make 'em think you're happy
Lie--And say that things are fine
And hide that empty longing that you feel
Don't ever show it
Just keep your heart concealed
Why--Are the days so lonely
Where can a heart go free
And who will dry the tears that no one's seen
There must be someone
To share your silent dreams
Chorus
Caught like a leaf in the wind
Lookin' for a friend--Where can you turn
Whisper the words of a prayer--And you'll find Him there
Arms open wide--Love in His eyes
Jesus--He meets you where you are
Jesus--He heals you secret scars
All the love you're longing for is
Jesus--The friend of a wounded heart
Wayne Watson
It's good to be lonely every now and again
To be parted from the ones you adore
To sit at a table for two all alone
And take a look at the world around you
At people with no one to go home to
Some with a place to belong
Others consumed by their weakness
And another when weak seems so strong
Chorus
Lord, let me be at peace wherever I am
Satisfied with all I have--A faithful friend
And know I am grateful
"Cause if it makes me love you even more
I know--I'm sure
It's good to be lonely every now and again
It's good to go down to defeat now and then
To fail at some nobel pursuit
To fall short of the prize
And find in His eyes
There's nothing your victory can do
To secure higher favor
He cannot love you more than now
Winners and losers
All are the same somehow
Chorus
And it's good to know sorrow
To be closely acquainted with grief
To be showered with tears
No reason to cheer
To find in Christ your only relief
Chorus
I'm alone a lot. One spring Saturday in a small-town "mom and
pop" restaurant, I wasn't just alone, I was lonely. I sat and
just watched. Families together, two elderly ladies out for
lunch, a mother with two unhappy babies. Next time you go on a
pity binge, go off and watch the world go by and count your
Wayne Watson
Psalm 101:3/Matthew 6:22-23
I haven't seen it all but I've seen enough
Got some memories--Some I pray, one day, I'll forget
You wipe the vision clear and here it comes again
Try to hide your eyes 'cause you realize...it's sin
Chorus 1
Charmers from the left and right
They fight for my attention
"Hey-Hey, mister...look over here"
I've declared my stand...no
Chorus 2
I will set no evil thing before my eyes
Only good, only truth--Blind to all the lies
I know I could waiver, Lord
Sometimes I regress
So keep the light of holiness
Before my very eyes
Before my very eyes
On the city street--Writing on the walls
From the TV screen screamin' thoughts obscene
...It's everywhere
But I can rise above and not be overcome
Not by this foolishness
I can win this race I run
Chorus 1
Chorus 2
My ears are, pretty much, involuntary machines. Within a give
environment, my control of what goes in is limited (unless I
vacate the premises...probably not a bad idea sometimes). But
the eyes take in or ignore at my command. I haven't seen it
Wayne Watson
Real love--True love to last for a lifetime
I fell head over heels for her
Tell me--Do ya think we could grow old together
Broken--She said that she loved another
Heartache--Feeling despised and rejected
Jesus--I heard you felt it, too
Perfect--She said her first love was higher
Jesus--Her perfect love--Is it You
Chorus
Oh if Jesus takes over the heart of your love
When it comes to the needs of a man
If she's given her first love away
She can love you like nobody can
Like nobody can
Morning--First risen
Night--Last one sleeping
Treasured--Higher than finest gold
Serving--As unto God's higher calling
Beauty--Reachin' deep to the heart and the soul
