You, who made the whole world with Your hand
Walked along this land, humbled as a man
You came down and, and You changing the water to wine
Gave Your greatest sign by changing lives like mine
How did You know, I'd eventually go
And take You for the Lord of my life?
I'm so glad for
You, how did You stand the shame
When they laughed at Your name
Your Father felt such pain
Well how'd You take it
But You
Spoke not a word to defend
'Cause they'd see in the end
When You rose again
Whenever You spoke
All the Demons awoke
And would tremble with fear at Your sight
And You, loving a world filled with hate
And though the hour is late
You still choose to wait
But it won't be long until
You, take the whole world by surprise
They won't believe their eyes
When You come through the skies
When You return
All the foolish will learn
That they waited too long to decide
Don't wait too long to decide
Don't wait too long to decide
Don't wait too long to decide
There is a redeemer, Jesus, God's own Son
Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, Holy One
Jesus my redeemer name above all names
Precious Lamb of God, Messiah oh, for sinners slain
Thank You oh my Father for giving us Your son
And leaving Your spirit 'til the work on earth is done
When I stand in glory I will see His face
And there I'll serve my King forever in that holy place
Thank You oh my Father for giving us Your son
And leaving Your spirit 'til the work on earth is done
There is a redeemer, Jesus, God's own Son
Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, Holy One
Thank You oh my Father for giving us Your son
And leaving Your spirit 'til the work on earth is done
We are like windows
Stained with colors of the rainbow
Set in a darkened room
Till the bridegroom comes to shining through
Then the colors fall around our feet
Over those we meet
Covering all the gray that we see
Rainbow colors of assorted hues
Come exchange your blues
For His love that you see shining through me
We are His daughters and sons
We are the colorful ones
We are the kids of the King
Rejoice in everything
My colors grow so dim
When I start to fall away from Him
But up comes the strongest wind
That He sends to blow me back into his arms again
And then the colors fall around my feet
Over those I meet
Changing all the gray that I see
Rainbow colors of the Risen Son
Reflect the One
The One who came to set us all free
We are His daughters and sons
We are the colorful ones
We are the kids of the King
Rejoice in everything
We are like windows
Stained with colors of the rainbow
No longer set in a darkened room
'Cause the bridegroom wants to shine from you
No longer set in a darkened room
Oh Lord, our Lord,
How majestic is thy name in all the Earth.
Oh Lord, our Lord,
How majestic is thy name in all the Earth.
Thou has displayed thy splendor above the heavens.
Thou has established strength from mouths of infants,
To show all thine enemies.
Oh Lord, our Lord,
How majestic is thy name in all the Earth.
Oh Lord, our Lord,
How majestic is thy name in all the Earth.
For when I consider the heavens the work of thy fingers.
The moon and the sun which thou hast appointed.
For what is man, that thou dost take thought of him,
And the son of man, that thou doest care for him.
Hallelujah Lord our Lord,
Oh how I love you.
Hallelujah Lord our Lord,
Oh how I love you.
You've made man a little lower than all of the angels,
And crowned him with glory to rule over your creation.
And under his feet,
You've put the beasts of the field,
The birds of the heavens and what passes through the seas,
The birds of the heavens and what passes through the sea.
Hallelujah Lord our Lord,
Oh how I love you.
Hallelujah Lord our Lord,
Oh how I love you.
Hallelujah Lord our Lord,
Oh how I love you.
Hallelujah Lord our Lord,
Oh how I love you
I need to say these things cause I love you so
And I'm sorry you get angry when I say that you just don't know
But there's a Heaven waiting for you and me
I know it seems every time we talk I'm only trying to just make you see
And it's only that I care
I really only want just to see you there
Please try and overlook my human side
I know I'm such a bad example and you know I'm so full of pride
But Jesus isn't like that, now He's perfect all the way
I guess that's why we need him, cause by ourselves, there's just no way
And it's only that I care
I really, really only just want to see you there
To see you there
Close the doors, there're just not coming
We sent the invitations out a long, long, long time ago
We're still gonna have a wedding feast
Big enough to beat them all
The greatest people in the world just wouldn't come
So now we'll just have to invite the small
And it's only that I care
I really, really only want just to see you there
Isn't that Jesus? Isn't it Joseph and Mary's son?
Well didn't he grow up right here? He played with our children
What, he must be kidding? Thinks he a prophet
But prophets don't grow up from little boys
Do they, from little boys? Do they?
There is nothing new
I could give to you
Just a life that's torn
Waiting to be born
Rivers overflow
Friends may come and go
But you've been by my side
With every tear I've cried
Oh, I can't believe that
You'd give everything for me
Oh, I can't believe it, no
Oh, I can't believe it, no, no
I know you never lied
And so it's just my foolish pride
That won't receive it, yeah
It's so hard to receive it in my heart
And make the start with you
Help me, help me now
I just don't know how
You know, I've been so alone
Please melt this heart of stone
Lah, lah, lah
Lah, lah, lah
Lah, lah, lah
Oh, I can't believe that
You'd give everything for me
Oh, I can't believe it, no
Oh, I can't believe it, no, no
I know you never lied
And so I'm giving up my pride
So I can receive it, yeah
I just want to receive it in my heart
And make the start with you
Lah, lah, lah, with you
Lah, lah, lah, only with you
I will give thanks to the Lord
With all my heart
I wil tell of all Thy wonders
I will be glad and exult in Thee
I will trust in You my God
Who delivered me
And lifted me from the gates of death
I will be glad and exult in Thee
I will give thanks to the Lord
With all my heart
I will tell of all Thy wonders
I will be glad and exult in Thee
I will tell of all Thy wonders
I will be glad and exult in Thee
Make my life a prayer to You
I wanna do what you want me to
No empty words and no white lies
No token prayers no compromise
I wanna shine the light You gave
Thru Your Son You sent to save us
From ourselves and our despair
It comforts me to know You're really there
Chorus
Well I wann thank you know
For being patient with me
Oh it's so hard to see
When my eyes are on me
I guess I'll have to trus
And just believe what You say
Oh you're coming again
Coming to take me away
I wanna die and let You give
Your life to me so I might live
And share the hope You gave me
The love that set me free
I wanna tell the world out there
You're not some fable or fairy tale
That I've made up inside my head
You're God the Son and You've risen from the dead
Chorus
I wanna die and let You give
Your life to me so I might live
And share the hope You gave me
The love that set me free
Oh I used to love you
But now that's hard to do
'Cause I got some information
'Bout the evil things at night that you do
Now the whole thing is through (we're through)
Oh you're such a devil
How'd you get me to believe you were true
Oh my momma warned me
And how my daddy cried
The day I left my home
You said you'd always keep me satisfied
But oh how you lied (you lied)
Well I should have heard my momma's words
But then I guess I had to much pride (original sin)
First Chorus
I used to lie awake at night
And see your face on the ceilin'
What a bad a feelin' I have
When I think of how you almost got me
In the ways of the world
In the ways of the world
My so-called friends said I misjudged you
My anger's all in vain
But I'm afraid you got to them
Before I had a chance to explain
And it caused me such pain (ouch!)
'Cause they were such good friends of mine
But now you've got them playin' you game (you creep)
First Chorus
Well I believe in Jesus
And what he said he's gonna do
He'll put an apple in your lyin mouth
And cook you in a sulfer stew
One that'll never be through
(Is it soup yet? No)
Ah, but if he hadn't rescued me
Then I'd be down there cookin' too
Oh if Jesus hadn't rescued me
Then I'd be cookin' right next to you
Second Chorus
I used to lie awake at night
And see your face on the ceilin'
What a great feelin' I have
When I think of how you're gonna get yours
At the end of the world
At the end of the world
Oh at the end of the world
My flesh is tired of seeking God
But on my knees I'll stay
I want to be a pleasing child
Until that final day
My mind is full of many thoughts
That clutter and confuse
But standing firm, I will prevail
In faith that I'll be used
Amen, I'm asking once again
Won't You help me my friend
Lord Jesus
Holy Lord Spirit, set us free
From chains we cannot see
Come release us
I wrestle not with flesh and blood
My fight is with the one
Who lost the keys of hell and death
To God's most precious son
One sleepless night of anguished prayer
I triumphed over sin
One battle in the holy war
God's promised me to win
Amen, I'm asking once again
Won't You help me my friend
Lord Jesus
Holy Lord spirit, set us free
From chains we cannot see
Come release us
My flesh is tired of seeking God
But on my knees I'll stay
I want to be a pleasing child
The Lord is my Sheperd I shall not want
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul
And guides my path in righteousness
For His name's sake.
Surely goodness and loving kindness
Shall follow me al the days of my life.
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord
Forever and ever and ever.
Though I walk through the valley
Of the shadow of death
I will not fear, Thou art with me.
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table
Before me in the presence of my enemies.
Thou anointest my head with oil
My cup's overflowing
Surely goodness and loving kindness
Shall follow me al the days of my life.
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord
Forever and ever and ever.
Who You gonna throw in the lake of fire
O God, our Lord?
Who You gonna throw when the flames get higher
O God, our Lord?
The Devil and the man with the dark desire
O God, our Lord
The Devil and the man with the dark desire
O God, our Lord
O God, our Lord, O God, our Lord
Who You gonna throw in the lake of fire
O God, our Lord, O God, our Lord
Will my name be there when the books are opened
O God, our Lord?
Will my name be there when the books are opened
O God, our Lord?
You better know now, don't just be hoping
O God, our Lord
You better know now, don't just be hoping
O God, our Lord
O God, our Lord, O God, our Lord
Well, my name be there when the books are opened
O God, our Lord, O God, our Lord
Who's outside of the holy city
O God, our Lord
Tell me, who's left out of the holy city
O God, our Lord
The liar and the thief and the ones half ready
O God, our Lord
The liar and the thief and the ones half ready
O God, our Lord
O God, our Lord, O God, our Lord
Tell me who's left out of the Holy City
O God, our Lord, O God, our Lord
My, my, my Lord
I'm crying out to You Master, oh Lord
Don't You know I need You, oh Lord?
Have mercy on a poor sinner like me, oh Jesus
Jesus is Lord of all, Jesus is Lord of all
No sin is too big, no problem too small
Jesus is Lord of all
Jesus is King of Kings, my Lord, He is King of Kings
Presidents, princes, paupers will sing
Jesus is King of Kings
Jesus Christ is Lord of all
King of Kings and Lord of Lords
You know He's Lord of all
Jesus is comin' soon, Jesus is comin' soon
Just look in your heart and see if there's room
'Cause Jesus is comin' soon
Jesus Christ is Lord of all, yes, yes, yes
King of Kings and Lord of Lords
That's all there is, that's all
My God is Lord of all, yeah
Jesus is Lord of all, Jesus is Lord of all
No sin is too big, no problem too small
Jesus is Lord of all
Jesus is Lord of all, Jesus is Lord of all
No sin is too big, no problem too small
Jesus is Lord of all
Jesus is Lord of all, Jesus is Lord of all
No sin is too big, no problem too small
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty
Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee
Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty
God in three Persons, blessed Trinity
Holy, holy, holy, though the darkness hide Thee
Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see
Only Thou art holy, there is none beside Thee
Perfect in power, love and purity
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty
All Thy works shall praise Thy name
In earth and sky and sea
Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty
God in three Persons, blessed Trinity
He's brought me here, where things are clear
And trials turn to gold
He shared with me, His victory
He won in days of old
Oh Lord, I don't deserve
The riches of Your word
But You've changed my filthy rags
To linen white as snow
The view from here is nothing near
To what it is for You
I tried to see Your plan for me
But I only acted like I knew
Oh Lord, forgive the times
I tried to read Your mind
'Cause You said if I'd be still
Then I would hear Your voice
My Lord, my King, my urge to sing
And praise the things above
No words can say the glorious way
You changed me with Your love
He's brought me low, so I could know
The way to reach the heights
To forsake my dreams, my self esteem
And give up all my rights
With each one that I lay down
A jewel's placed in my crown
'Cause His love, the things above
Is all we'll ever need
He's brought me here, where things are clear
Hear the bells ringing, they're singing
That You can be born again
Here the bells ringing, they're singing
Christ is risen from the dead
The angel up on the tombstone
Said, “He has risen, just as He said
Quickly now, go tell His disciples
Like a foolish dreamer trying to build a highway to the sky
All my hopes would come tumbling down
And I never knew just why
Until today, when you pulled away the clouds
That hung like curtains on my eyes
Well I've been blind all these wasted years
And I thought I was so wise
But then you took me by surprise
Like waking up from the longest dream, how real it seemed
Until your love broke through
I've been lost in a fantasy, that blinded me
Until your love broke through
All my life I've been searching for that crazy missing part
And with one touch, you just rolled away
The stone that held my heart
And now I see that the answer was as easy
As just asking you in
And I am so sure I could never doubt
Your gentle touch again
It's like the power of the wind
Like waking up from the longest dream, how real it seemed
Until your love broke through
I've been lost in a fantasy, that blinded me
Until your love, your love broke through
Like waking up from the longest dream, how real it seemed
Until your love broke through
How I love You
You are the one
You are the one
How I love You
You are the one for me
I was so lost
But You showed the way
'Cause You are the way
I was so lost
But You showed the way to me
How I love You
You are the one
You are the one
How I love You
You are the one for me
I was lied to
But You told the truth
'Cause You are the truth
I was lied to
But You showed the truth to me
How I love You
You are the one
You are the one
How I love You
You are the one for me
I was dying
But You gave me life
'Cause You are the life
I was dying
And You gave Your life for me
How I love You
You are the one
You are the one
How I love You
You are the one
God's risen son
You are the one for me
Hallelujah
You are the one
You are the one
Hallelujah
You are the one for me
How I love You
You are the one
You are the one
How I love You
I found it hard to believe
Someone like you cared for me
You put this love in my heart
I tried but could not refuse
You gave me no time to choose
You put this love in my heart
I want to know where the bad feelings go
When I'm depressed and I get down so low
And then I see you coming to me and it's alright
I want to tell you right now
I'm not afraid to say how
You put this love in my heart
There are sometimes when I doubt
But you always find me out
You put this love in my heart
'Cause when I see all that you've done for me
It's hard to doubt, I just have to believe
'Cause you followed and proved it all of your life
Well I know
The loneliness I had before
Is gone now
I'll never feel it anymore
'Cause your love has released me
From all that's in my past and I know I can believe you
When you say I'll never be forsaken
Your love is gonna last
There's so much more I should say
If I could just find a way
You put this love in my heart
Is all this real or a dream
I feel so good I could scream
You put this love in my heart
I want to know where the bad feelings go
When I'm depressed and I get down so low
And then I see you coming to me and it's alright
You put this love in my heart
You put this love in my heart
You put this love in my heart
I want you here with Me
But you've been keeping other company
You can't sit still, it's plain to see
You love the world and you're avoiding Me
You love the world, avoiding Me
My Word sits there upon your desk
But you love your books and magazines the best
You prefer the light of your TV
You love the world and you're avoiding Me
You used to pray, you were so brave
Now you can't keep even one appointment we've made
Oh, I gave My blood, to save your life
Tell Me, tell Me is it right? Tell Me
Will you leave Me here alone again tonight?
Well, I love you, still more and more
But you're fighting everything I'm working for
You're acting like My enemy
You love the world and you're avoiding Me
You love the world, you know you love the world
You love the world, avoiding Me
These other loves, they're hurting you
If you end up losing Me, then what will you do?
Oh, I gave My blood, to save your life
Tell Me, tell Me is it right? Tell Me
Will you leave Me here alone again tonight?
Well, I want you here with Me
But you've been keeping other company
And you prefer the light of your TV
You love the world and you're avoiding Me
You love the world, you love the world
You love the world and you're avoiding Me
You love the world
Take some time, make a friend of a stranger
Touch a hand, just reach out, there's no danger
When there's love, mountains move
The blind can see and things improve
Don't be afraid to take the lead
And be the first to plant a seed
And then just watch it grow, don't you know that now
Take some time, tell someone that you love 'em
Make them feel there's a rainbow above 'em
When there's love, storms will cease
And those in chains will be released
There's not a thing that love can't do
But it's got to start with me and you
And then just watch it grow, don't you know, know, know, know
When there's love, you can't lose
You'll always know which road to choose
There's not one thing that love can't do
But it's got to start with me and you
And then just watch it grow, don't you know, know, know, know, know
Take some time, make a friend of a stranger
When there's love touch a hand, just reach out, there's no danger
When there's love, take the time, make a friend of a stranger
When there's love, touch a hand, just reach out, there's no danger
When there's love, take the time, make a friend of a stranger
Unexpectedly you came back to see
If I'd was waiting like I promised long before
Your shadow filled the room, the music changed it's tune
When I saw you, you were standing at the door
Like summer snow, You were an unexpected sight
A blazing sun, you were shining in the night
When I really should have known, that you'd be coming home
I waited patiently but I found it hard to see
If you were coming, why was there such a long delay?
At times I thought you lied or else you would have tried
To let me know that you were coming home today
Like summer snow, it falls around me in the cold
I can hear the echoes of the warnings I was told
That I should know, that you'd be coming home
Like summer snow, You were an unexpected sight
A blazing sun, you were shining in the night
When I really should have known, that you'd be coming home
My son, My son, why are you striving?
You can't add one thing to what's been done for you
I did it all while I was dying
Rest in your faith, My peace will come to you
For when I hear the praises start
Oh, I want to rain upon you
Blessings that will fill your heart
I see no stain upon you
Because you are My child and you know Me
To Me you're only holy
Nothing that you've done remains
Only what you do for Me
My child, My child, why are you weeping?
You will not have to wait forever
That day and that hour is in My keeping
The day I'll bring you into Heaven
For when I hear the praises start
My child, I want to rain upon you
Blessings that will fill your heart
I see no stain upon you
Because you are My child and you know Me
To Me you're only holy
Nothing that you've done remains
Only what you do in Me
Just what you do for Me
My precious bride, the day is nearing
When I'll take you in My arms and hold you
I know there are so many things that you've been hearing
But you just hold on to what I have told you
For when I hear the praises start
My bride, I want to rain upon you
Blessings that will fill your heart
Oh, I see no stain upon you
Because you are My child and you know Me
To Me you're only holy
Nothing that you've done will remain
Only what you do for Me
Just what you do for Me
What you do for Me
Well I though I depended upon you.
At least that used to be what was happening with me.
In those times of our first sweet communion,
Nothing got in the way, I heard your voice everyday.
When I first trusted you, gave my life to you.
When I trusted you.
Well there's something that needs to be cleared up.
I feel so sorry inside, that my first love has died.
Cause I've tried in my own strength to follow.
When I've known all along, I just couldn't go wrong.
If I'd only trusted you, give my life to you.
If I'd trusted you. ooh, trusted you.
Well I though I depended upon you.
At least that used to be what was happening with me.
In those times of our first sweet communion,
Nothing got in the way, I heard your voice everyday.
When I first trusted you, I gave my life to you.
Unless the Lord builds the house
They labor in vain to try at all
Building anything not according to His call
Unless the Lord wants it done
You better not work another day
Building anything that will stand in His way, oh
You love the lord and it seems like He's been leading
You've asked Him to bless all your plans
But are you so sure you're just doing what you want to
Building your house on the sand, the sand
Unless the Lord builds the house
They labor in vain to try at all
Building anything not according to His call
Unless the Lord wants it done
You better not work another day
Building anything that will stand in His way, oh
Working so hard at the things that you believe in
No one can tear you away
But don't you lose sight of the very one who calls you
You may be sorry some day, some day
For wood, hay and stubble, will all burn up in the fire
But to love the Lord with all your heart, should be your one desire
Love the Lord
Unless the Lord wants it done
You better not work another day
Building anything that will stand
Anything that will stand, anything that will stand
To obey is better than sacrifice
I don't need your money, I want your life
And I hear you say that I'm coming back soon
But you act like I'll never return
Well you speak of grace and my love so sweet
How you thrive on milk but reject my meat
And I can't help weeping of how it will be
If you keep on ignoring my words
Well you pray to prosper and succeed
But your flesh is something I just can't feed
To obey is better than sacrifice
I want more than Sundays and Wednesday nights
'Cause if you can't come to me everyday
Then don't bother coming at all
To obey is better than sacrifice
I want hearts of fire, not your prayers of ice
And I'm coming quickly to give back to you
According to what you have done
According to what you have done
And when the Son of Man comes
And all the Holy Angels with Him
Then shall He sit on His glorious throne
And He will divide the nations before Him
As a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats
And He shall put the sheep on His right
And the goats on His left and He shall say to the sheep
Come ye, blessed of My Father inherit the Kingdom
I have prepared for you from the foundation of the world
For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat
I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink
I was naked, and you clothed Me, I was a stranger
And you invited Me in, I was sick, and I was in prison
And you came to Me, thank you, enter into your rest
And they shall answer Him, yes, they shall answer Him
And they'll say, Lord, when? When were You hungry Lord
And we gave You something to eat? Lord, when were You thirsty?
I can't remember and we gave You drink?
Huh, when were You naked Lord, and we clothed You?
And Lord, when were You a stranger and we invited You in?
I mean, we invited lots of people in Lord
I could never forget that face
And Lord, when were You sick and we visited You?
Or in prison, and we came to You? Lord, tell us?
In as much as you did it to the least of My brethren
You've done it unto Me, oh yes, as much as you've done it
To the very least of My brethren, you've done it
you've done it unto Me, enter into your rest
Then He shall turn to those on His left, the goats
Depart from Me, you cursed ones, into everlasting fire
Prepared for the devil and his angels
For I was hungry, and you gave Me nothing to eat
I was thirsty, and you gave Me nothing to drink
I was naked, out in the cold, in exposure and you sent Me away
I was a stranger, and I knocked at your door
But you didn't open, you told Me to go away
I was sick, racked in pain upon My bed
And I begged and prayed, and pleaded that you'd come
But you didn't, I was in prison, and I rotted there
I'd prayed that you'd come, I heard your programs on the radio
I read your magazines, but you never came, depart from Me
Lord, there must be some mistake, when?
Lord, I mean, when were you hungry Lord
And we didn't give you something to eat?
And Lord, when were you thirsty, and we didn't give you drink?
I mean, that's not fair, well, would You like something now?
Would one of the Angels like to go out
And get the Lord a hamburger and a coke?
Oh, You're not hungry, yeah, I lost my appetite too
Uh, Lord uh, Lord, when were You naked?
I mean Lord, that's not fair either Lord
We didn't know what size you wear
Oh Lord, when were You a stranger Lord
You weren't one of those creepy people
Who used to come to the door, were You?
Oh Lord, that wasn't our ministry Lord
We just didn't feel led, You know?
Lord, when were You sick? What did You have, anyway?
Well, at least it wasn't fatal, oh, it was?
I'm sorry Lord, I would have sent You a card
Lord, just one last thing we want to know
When were You in prison Lord?
What were You in for anyway?
I had a friend in Leavenworth, enough
In as much as you've not done it unto the least of My brethren
You've not done it unto Me in as much as you've not done
It unto the least of My brethren you've not done it unto Me
Depart from me and these shall go away into everlasting fire
But the righteous into eternal life
And my friends, the only difference between
The sheep and the goats, according to this scripture
Well, the battle is already won
And the race has already been run
It's been done, you just have to claim the victory
And the future is already made
The foundation was totally laid
When he paid the bloody price for you and me
Oh my friend, have you heard the story
What my Jesus has done?
We will share His triumphant glory
For the battle is already won
When the sign of the end shall appear
Fill the sky with a message so clear
All will hear the beloved calling of our Lord
Every tongue will confess to His Name
All his children and angels proclaim He's the same
For now, for now, for now and every more He don't change
Oh my friend won't you join the chorus
Singing praise to the son
From the day that he laid his life down for us
The battle was already won
Raise your banners high
Praises fill the sky
Mountains tremble and fall
Hallelujah sing, glory to the King
Lord creator of all
Well, the battle is already won
And the race has already be run
It's all been done, you just gotta claim the victory
And the future is already made
The foundation was totally laid
When he paid the ugly, bloody price for you and me
Oh my friend, have you heard the story
What my Jesus has done
We'll return in triumphant glory
Thank you Jesus, for what You're doing for me
Thank you Jesus, I want the whole world to see
That You're not just a picture on the wall in my room
That You're faster than lightning and You're coming back soon
Thank you Jesus, for all the good things You do
Thank you Jesus, I wish they all could know You
That You're not just a book collecting dust on the shelf
And if they don't want to read it
You're gonna be back to tell them Yourself
I don't understand, why my fellow man
Had to turn away from all the good things that You say
They're still trying to find a better way, but You know they won't
Unless they invent one, then we'll have to patent it
Thank you Jesus, for all the good things You've done
Thank you Jesus, I really want to tell You Lord
I'm having so much fun loving You
Thank you Jesus, for this here smile on my face
Thank you Jesus I really want to shout it to the whole human race
That You're not just this building on the corner where we meet
They can know You in person, You're a pleasure to meet
Thank you Jesus, Lord, thank you Jesus
Oh thank you Jesus, I only want to thank you Jesus
I don't care what they say
They're gonna call You a cliche
I need to say these things 'cause
I love you so
And I'm sorry you get angry when I say that
You just don't know
That there's a heaven waiting
For you and me
I know it seems every time we talk
I'm only tryin' to just make you see
And it's only that I care
I really only want
Just to see you there
Please try and overlook my
My human side
I know I'm such a bad example
And you know I'm so full of pride
But Jesus isn't like that
No He's perfect all the way
I guess that's why we need Him
'Cause by ourselves, there's just no way
And it's only that I care
I really, really only want to see you there
Just to see you there
Close the doors
They're just not comin'
We sent the invitations out long, long, long, long time ago
We're still gonna have a wedding feast
Big enough to beat them all
The greatest people in the world just wouldn't come
So now we'll just have to invite the small
And it's only that I care
I really, really only want
Just to see you there
Isn't that Jesus?
Isn't that Joseph and Mary's son?
Well, did He grow up right here?
He played with our children
What! He must be kidding
Thinks He's a prophet
Well, prophets don't grow up from little boys
Do they? From little boys?
Oh my son, you were born in a world that hates you
And I swear I will never forsake you
But there was a Father centuries ago
Who watched His beloved Son die, oh, die
Oh my son, I am weak and I?m trembling
For the Lord, I am always remembering
Oh, what a strong Shepherd holds you in His arms
He?ll break you and make you His own and then take you home
Well, if I could I would protect you from what you will see
This world will promise love and beauty, but it lied to me
And I will show you, if you will listen
And I will promise to listen too
Oh yes, there are some who love the lies
They will kill you if they can
Though you speak the truth in love
They will hate you like the man
Jesus, although He was God
He allowed Himself broken for you
Well, if I could I would protect you from what you will see
This world just might seem so alive but it?s dead to me
And I will teach you, if you will hear me
And I will promise to hear you too, yes, I do
Oh, my son, I am only your brother
For a sister, God gave me your mother
But just like the mother, so long ago
Had to watch her beloved Son die
Die, oh son, we will try
To let you go
The Lord says to us tonight, He gave us His Son
Why won't we give Him our life in return
Rushing wind blow through this temple
Blowing out the dust within
Come and breathe your breath upon me
I've been born again
Holy Spirit, I surrender
Take me where you want to go
Plant me by your living waters
Plant me deep so I can grow
Jesus, you're the one, who'll set my spirit free
Use me Lord, glorify, your Holy Name through me
Separate me from this world Lord
Sanctify my life for you
Daily change me to your image
Help me bear good fruit
Every day you're drawing closer
Trials come to test my faith
But when all is said and done Lord
You know, it's been worth the wait
Jesus, you're the one, who'll set my spirit free
Use me Lord, glorify, your Holy Name through me
Rushing wind blow through this temple
Blowing out the dust within
Come and breathe your breath upon me
So many times I've tried to tell you
But I don't think you've been listening
There's nothing I wanna try and sell you
'Cause His love is free
You're so proud of saying you're a seeker
But why are you searching in the dark
You won't find a thing
Until you soften your heart
The message is, oh, so very simple
You gotta be like a child to see, yes
'Cause Jesus said let the little children
Come unto me
You try to make things too complicated
But you really don't have to be so smart, no
You don't learn a thing
Until you soften your heart
Well, if this just this once
I could show you, your empty life
I know you would follow him right now
Well I know it sounds
Just too good to be true
But if He lives in you
You'll never die, you'll never die
You'll live forever
You'll never die, you'll never die
Take care of forever now
You tell everyone to keep on smiling
Your outlook on life is so positive, yes
But deep down inside
You're searching for a reason to live
Like everyone else you're scared of dying
But the power of death has been blown apart
And you'll live forever
If you soften your heart
You'll never die, you'll never die
You'll live forever
You'll never die, you'll never die
Take care of forever now
You'll never die, you'll never die
You'll live forever
So you wanna go back to Egypt
Where it's warm and secure
Are you sorry you bought the one way ticket
When you thought you were sure?
You wanted to live in the land of promise
But now it's getting so hard
Are you sorry you're out here in the desert
Instead of your own backyard?
Eating leeks and onions by the Nile
Ooh, what breath but dining out in style
Ooh, my life's on the skids, give me the pyramids
Well, there's nothing to do
But travel and we sure travel a lot
'Cause it's hard to keep your feet from moving
When the sand gets so hot
And in the morning it's manna hotcakes
We snack on manna all day
And they sure had a winner last night for dinner
Flaming manna souffle
Well, we once complained for something new to munch
The ground opened up and had some of us for lunch
Ooh, such fire and smoke
Can't God even take a joke, huh?
(No)
So you wanna go back to Egypt
Where old friends wait for you
You can throw a big party and tell the whole gang
That what they said was all true
And this Moses acts like a big-shot
Who does he think he is?
It's true that God works lots of miracles
But Moses thinks they're all his
Well, I'm having so much trouble even now
Why'd he get so mad about that cow, that golden cow
Moses sits rather idle, he just sits around
He just sits around and writes the Bible
Oh, Moses, put down your pen
What? Oh no, manna again?
Oh, manna waffles, manna burgers
Manna bagels, fillet of manna
This generation of believers that you and me are a part of
We are responsible for this generation of souls
All over the world, we're responsible for them
We're responsible to pray daily for the needs
Of ministries around the world and ask God
"How about me not sending my money this time
How about me going?" It's so easy to write checks
It's so easy, but God can't cash out of state
Checks in Heaven, He needs you
Open your eyes to the world all around you
Open your eyes, open your eyes
This world is much more than
The things that surround you
You must arise and open your eyes
Sometimes we're too busy to share
But Jesus wants to care, to care
Open your arms to the naked and shivering
Open your arms, open your arms
We need a little less taking a whole lot more giving
We're so safe and warm, we can open our arms
And love a little bit stronger
And pray a little bit longer, longer
Jesus says, when we love someone
In His name, we're loving Him
Jesus says, when we touch someone
In His name, we're touching Him
And we've got to show them the light
We've got to pour out our lives
Open your hearts to the ones who are desperate
Open your hearts, open your hearts
They may never repay you but their souls are worth it
The life you impart when you open your heart
Jesus loves all men the same
So we've got to go out in His name
Jesus says, when we touch someone
In His name, we're touching Him
Jesus says, when we love someone
In His name, we're loving Him
Jesus says, when we feed someone
In His name, we're feeding Him
And Jesus says, when we reach someone in His name,
He feels, He says, it's all for Him, it's all for Him
Open your eyes to the world all around you
Open your eyes, open your eyes
This world is much more than
The things that surround you
Jesus loves all men the same
So we've got to go out in His name
Jesus says, Jesus says, Jesus says, it's Him
Jesus says, when we love someone
Well, you can run to the end of the highway
And not find what you're looking for
No, it won't make your troubles disappear
And you can search to the end of the highway
And come back no better than before
To find yourself you've got to start right here
Well, I came running when I got the news
That you were leaving
Oh, I've gotta talk some sense to you
'Cause I'm your friend
You say you want to hit the road
'Cause life is so deceiving
Do you think it's different at the other end?
So you can run to the end of the highway
And not find what you're looking for
No, it won't make your troubles disappear
And you can search to the end of the highway
And come back no better than before
To find yourself you've got to start right here
Oh, I came running when I got the news
That you were crying
Oh, my friend has life been so unkind to you?
You say you want to find a place
Where people are not lying
If you find a place like that I'll go there too
Oh, you can run to the end of the highway
And not find what you're looking for
You won't make your troubles disappear
And you can search to the end of the highway
And come back no better than before
To find yourself you've got to start right here
Oh, yes, to find yourself, you've got to start right here
Oh, you can run, run to the end of the highway
Oh, you can run to the end of the highway
You can run to the end of the highway
You can run to the end of the highway
You can run to the end of the highway
Well I pledge my head to Heaven for the gospel
And I ask no man on earth to fill my needs
Like the sparrow up above, I am enveloped in His love
And I trust Him like those little ones, He feeds
Well I pledge my wife to Heaven, for the gospel
Though our love each passing day just seems to grow
As I told her when we wed, I'd surely rather be found dead
Than to love her more than the one who saved my soul
I'm Your child and I want to be in Your family forever
I'm Your child and I'm going to follow You no matter
Whatever the cost, well I'm gonna count all things lost
Well I pledge my son to Heaven for the gospel
Though he's kicked and beaten, ridiculed and scorned
I will teach him to rejoice and left a thankful praising voice
And to be like Him who bore the nails and crown of thorns
I'm Your child and I want to be in Your family forever
I'm Your child and I'm going to follow You no matter
Whatever the cost and I'm gonna count all things lost
Oh no matter whatever the cost, well I'm gonna count all things lost
Well I've had the chance to gain the world
And to live just like a king
But without Your love, it doesn't mean a thing
Oh no matter whatever the cost
Well I'm gonna count all things lost
Oh no matter whatever the cost
Well I'm gonna count all things lost
Well I pledge my son, I pledge my wife
I pledge my head to Heaven
I pledge my son, I pledge my wife
Hallelujah, God's been talking to ya,
You can be what you're meant to be,
But only by following Jesus.
The kingdom come now,
The devil is on the run now,
And you can live for eternity,
But only by following Jesus.
Know where you're heading,
Cause it gets so upsetting,
When your friends let you down,
And there ain't no love around.
Look straight ahead now,
And learn what Jesus said,
He would never forsake you.
The time is short now.
You've got to give Him a good report now.
And start living accordingly.
It's getting hard now,
You gotta start in your own backyard now.
But it will be coming more easily.
But only by following Jesus.
Know where you're heading,
Cause there'll be no regretting.
When you walk in that place,
And see the glory on His face.
Look straight ahead now,
Remember what Jesus said,
How He would come back for you.
The world is dying,
And you've been getting so tired of trying,
But you'll be finding a remedy,
Only by following Jesus.
The time is coming,
When those on Earth will be hiding and running,
From the Lamb of Eternity,
Cause they weren't following Jesus.
No, No, they weren't following Jesus.
No, No, they weren't following, they weren't following,
They weren't following Jesus.
Hallelujah, the Lord of Heaven's been talking to ya.
Oh Lord, You're beautiful
Your face is all I seek
For when Your eyes are on this child
Your grace abounds to me
Oh Lord, You're beautiful
Your face is all I seek
For when Your eyes are on this child
Your grace abounds to me
I wanna to take Your word and shine it all around
But first help me to just, live it Lord
And when I'm doing well, help me to never seek a crown
For my reward is giving glory to You
Oh Lord, please light the fire
That once burned bright and clear
Replace the lamp of my first love
That burns with holy fear
I want to take Your word and shine it all around
But first help me just to live Lord
And when I'm doing well, help me to never seek a crown
For my reward is giving glory to You
Oh Lord, You're beautiful
Your face is all I seek
For when Your eyes are on this child
Your grace abounds to me
Oh Lord, You're beautiful
Your face is all I seek
Oh, my job keeps getting easier as time keeps slipping away
I can imitate the brightest light and make your night look just like day
I put some truth in every lie to tickle itching ears
You know I'm drawing people just like flies
'Cause they like what they hear
I'm gaining power by the hour they're falling by the score
You know, it's getting very simple now
Since no one believe in me anymore
Oh, heaven's just a state of mind my books read on your shelf
And have you heard that God is dead I made that one up myself
They dabble in magic spells they get their fortunes read
You know they heard the truth but turned away
And they followed me instead
I used to have to sneak around but now they just open their doors
You know, no ones watching for my tricks
Since no one believes in me anymore
Everyone likes a winner with my help, you're guaranteed to win
And hey man, you're ain't no sinner, no you've got the truth within
And as your life slips by you believe the lie that you did it on your own
But don't worry I'll be there to help you share our dark eternal home
Our dark eternal home
Oh, my job keeps getting easier as day slips into day
The magazines, the newspapers print every word I say
This world is just my spinning top it's all like child's play
You know, I dream that it will never stop but I know it's not that way
Still my work goes on and on always stronger than before
I'm gonna make it dark before the dawn
Since no one believes in me anymore
Well I used to have to sneak around but now they just open their doors
You know, no one watches for my tricks
Since no one believes in me anymore
Well I'm gaining power by the hour they're falling by the score
You know, it's getting very easy now since no one believes in me anymore
My eyes are dry, my faith is old
My heart is hard, my prayers are cold
And I know how I ought to be
Alive to You and dead to me
Oh what can be done for an old heart like mine
Soften it up with oil and wine
The oil is You, Your Spirit of love
Please wash me anew in the wine of Your Blood
My eyes are dry, my faith is old
My heart is hard, my prayers are cold
And I know how I ought to be
Alive to You and dead to me
Oh what can be done for an old heart like mine
Soften it up with oil and wine
You make my life a prayer to You
I wanna do what You want me to
No empty words and no white lies
No token prayers no compromise
I wanna shine the light You gave
Through Your Son You sent to save us
From ourselves and our despair
It comforts me to know You're really there
Well I wanna thank You now for being patient with me
Oh it's so hard to see, when my eyes are on me
I guess I'll have the trust and just believe what You say
Oh You're coming again, You're coming to take me away
I wanna die and let You give Your life to me, so I might live
And share the hope You gave to me, the love that set me free
I wanna tell the world out there, You're not some fable or fairy tale
That I've made up inside my head, You're God the Son
You've risen from the dead
Oh I wanna thank You now for being patient with me
Oh it's so hard to see, when my eyes are on me
I guess I'll have the trust and just believe what You say
Oh You're coming again, coming to take me away
I wanna die and let You give Your life to me, so I might live
And share the hope You gave to me
You wanna love with me, love with me then
I only ask that you still be my friend
For there are many where friendship's unknown
They live together, but really alone
And the days go their ways in silence
Tense hours of woe, we do not mean to have it so
I know that sometimes I'm harder to love
I thrash out blindly, like nothing's thought of
So won't you help me to help you be sure
For God only knows that I want to be pure
But the world keeps it promise daily, to let me down
But it can't hide what I have found
So I will love you, and love you, I do
It's not complete yet, but you know we're not through
And the days go their ways in blessings
Moments of truth, we truly dare not waste our youth
We truly dare not waste our youth
Lord, I'm gonna love You
Yes, I'm gonna love You
Oh, I'm gonna love You Lord
With all that's in my heart
Lord, I'm gonna trust You
Yes, I'm gonna trust You
How I'm gonna trust You Lord
With all that's in my soul
Lord I'm gonna thank You
Yes, I'm gonna thank You
How I'm gonna thank You Lord
With every thought of mine
Lord, I'm gonna praise You
Lord, I'm gonna praise You
Yes, I'm gonna praise You Lord
With all my strength and might
Lord I'm gonna follow
Yes, I'm gonna follow
Lord, I'm gonna follow You
With all my strength and might
With all that's in my heart and all that's in my soul
Lord, I'm gonna trust You
Lord, I'm gonna love You
Jesus commands us to go
But we go the other way
So He carries the burden alone
While His children are busy at play
Feeling so called to stay
Oh, how God grieves and believes
That the world can't be saved unless the ones He's appointed obeys
His command and His stand for the world
That He loved more than life, oh He died, and He cries out tonight
Jesus commands us to go
It should be the exception if we stay
It's no wonder we're moving so slow
When His church refuse to obey
Feeling so called to stay
Oh how God comes as He starts the great judgment of fire
So He can gain, His greatest desire
'Cause He knows that the souls of the lost
They can only be reached through us, we're His hands and His feet
Jesus commands us to go
It should be the exception if we stay
It's no wonder we're moving so slow
When God's children refuse to obey
When I was young I used to believe everything that I heard
Just what I heard
But now the only thing that I can believe is God's word
His Holy Word
But even now my doubts will open up for me
A world that I just despise
And then the shades come down, the light turn off
And I'm left alone with my helpless cries
When I hear all his lies, all of the devil's wicked lies
If you believe and your faith just dies
Don't you be a fool, don't you even open up
Or expose yourself to just one of his wicked lies
I want to go around the world and prove Jesus lives
You know He lives
And we're not only friends, we're family
We're relatives, relatives
But when I'm far from home and so alone
And my imagined fears get so over sized
That's when I listen to the one no one should listen to
And get fooled by his disguise
Feeling weak from his lies, all of his bad wicked lies
If you believe and your faith just dies
Don't you get fooled, don't you even open up
Or expose yourself to just one of his wicked lies
If you're well read, you probably know how the story goes
That wolf can look so good especially
Dressed in the right clothes, the woolly clothes
And as he starts to knit the counterfeit he'll totally make you
Feel like you're paralyzed
He'll keep you spun around and looking down
Just when you should be looking straight to the skies
Pleading help from his lies, all of the devil's wicked lies
If you believe and your faith just dies
Don't you be a fool, don't you even open up
Or expose yourself
To one of his wicked lies
If you love the lord, you will love his will for you.
Instead of questions why, there'll be praise for all he brings you through.
And if you love the lord, you will love his holy commands.
Delight yourself in them, and everything you do will surely stand.
We are his workmanship, created for good works in christ.
He calls us to offer up ourselves a living sacrifice.
Well if you love the lord, his discipline you won't despise.
Cause it will prove to you, that you're a child in his eyes.
And if you love the lord, you'll seek his face with all your heart.
And even when you're old, from his holy place you won't depart.
We are his workmanship, created for good works in christ.
He calls us to offer up ourselves a living sacrifice.
We are his workmanship, created for good works in christ.
He calls us to offer up ourselves a living sacrifice¡..
We are his workmanship, created for good works in christ.
He calls us to offer up ourselves a living sacrifice.
We are his workmanship, created for good works in christ.
Feeling good bout the way I am,
How come you can't just let me be.
Oh, I've got no use for your master plan,
No one's running this life but me.
Oh cause i, I have to stand on my own,
No I can't lean on nobody else.
Cause i, I learned a long time ago,
I've got to keep looking out for myself.
And you can keep all that junk to yourself.
You keep warning me about the way I'm going,
But my future's looking just fine.
And I've got no use for your scary tales,
I'm sure I've got long till I die.
Cause my time, you know, it more important to me,
Then to talk about angels and hell.
Cause i, I've read the Bible before,
And it keep it right there on the shelf.
And you can keep all that junk to yourself.
Yes, I'm feeling real good bout my life right now,
And I'm sure that for you it's all true.
If it makes you happy, enjoy yourself,
I'm so glad it's working for you.
But for me, you know, I've got to stand on my own,
No, I can't lean on nobody else.
Cause i, I've learned a long time ago,
Got to keep looking out for myself.
And you can keep all that jive to yourself.
And you can keep all that junk to yourself.
As each day passes by, I feel my love run dry
I get so weary, worn and tossed 'round in the storm
Well I'm blind to all His needs and I'm tired of planting seeds
I seem to have a wealth of so many thoughts about myself
I want to, I need to, be more like Jesus
I want to, I need to, be more like Him
Our Father's will was done by giving us His Son
Who paid the highest cost, to point us to the cross
And when I think of Him taking on the whole world's sin
I take one look at me compared to what I'm called to be
I want to, I need to, be more like Jesus
I want to, I need to, be more like Him
Remember, there's no greater love
Than to lay down your life for a friend
The end of all my prayers is to care like my Lord cares
My one and only goal, His image in my soul
Yes, my weakness is revealed when by His stripes I'm healed
He's faithful and He's true to complete the work He begins in you
I want to, I need to, be more like Jesus
I want to, I need to, be more like Him
Remember, there's no greater love
Than to lay down your life, no
There's no greater love than to lay down your life
For a friend, for a friend
I want to, I need to, be more like Jesus
I want to, I need to, be more like Him
I want to, I need to, be more like Jesus
I want to, I need to, be more like Him
I want to, I need to, be more like Jesus
After all the things that You have shown me
I'd be a fool to let them slip away
And doing things I know I shouldn't do
Well I don't wanna fall away from You, from You
After all I've only grieved Your spirit
And then I don't know why You stay with me
But every time I fall Your love comes through
And I don't wanna fall away from You, from You
When the light is gone and good times are getting old
There's no one left to count on and all my friends are cold
When I thirst for love, oh Lord, You're a fountain to my soul
My soul, my soul, oh, oh, my soul
In a way my life is full of burden
But in a way You carry them from me, Jesus
'Cause no one understands the way You do
And You know Lord, I don't wanna fall away from You
Well, every day I pray to start anew
'Cause You know Lord, I don't wanna fall away from You
No Lord, I don't wanna fall away from You
No Lord, I don't wanna fall away from You
