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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Real Life Conversations (1988)
Sometimes you wanna laugh,
sometimes you wanna cry You’re just not good enough no matter how you try So you go on but you know something’s wrong You meant it when you asked Him in down on your knees Somehow you lost the thrill and thrills are what you need To let you know where you’re gonna go (You struggle on) trying to earn what He’s given you (You struggle on) He died to give it what more can you do So consider it, consider it done That prize you’re fighting for is already won So consider it, consider it done You’ll find his work’s just begun When you consider it done God helps the ones who help themselves, some people say But are we helping out or getting in His way He wants our best and He’ll do the rest It’s by His grace we’re saved Not by the things we do So we’ve got to serve Him with a thankful attitude And let Him know where He leads we’ll go (From this day on) our hope’s in Jesus and His work’s complete (From this day on) He makes his experience our history So consider it, consider it done That prize you’re fighting for is already won So consider it, consider it done You’ll find his work’s just begun When you consider it done So consider it, consider it done That prize you’re fighting for is already won So consider it, consider it done You’ll find his work’s just begun When you consider it done So consider it, consider it done That prize you’re fighting for is already won So consider it, consider it done You’ll find his work’s just begun When you consider it done |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Real Life Conversations (1988)
It’s a brand new day
and the sun is shining bright Looks like it’s gonna be the very best day of my life So I jump out of bed into a world of opportunities I gotta get movin’, no time to get down on my knees Then the telephone rings It’s the voice of tragedy Now I suddenly find The time to get down on my knees I say, “I love You” I always look to You when trouble calls my name But if I’m gonna say, “I love You” I’ve gotta be faithful too The true test of my love will be Did I follow You consistently Through the good and bad I want to be faithful too Talk is cheap Some words come a dozen for a dime But a real life conversation Will take some precious time And if I give my all Lord that’s the least that I can do Compared to all the faithfulness I have found in You So if tragedy calls Or if everything goes my way I want to be found Faithful to You every day I say, “I love You” I always look to You when trouble calls my name But if I’m gonna say, “I love You” I’ve gotta be faithful too The true test of my love will be Did I follow You consistently Through the good and bad I want to be faithful too I say, “I love You” I always look to you Everyday I say, “I love You” I always look to You when trouble calls my name But if I’m gonna say, “I love You” I’ve gotta be faithful too The true test of my love will be Did I follow You consistently Through the good and bad I want to be faithful too |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Real Life Conversations (1988)
Too many hypocrites, I heard her say
I even saw it in the headlines today How can I follow God when His own people turn away She said, nobody’s perfect but I just want to see Somebody living what they say the believe If they’ve got all this world needs like they say I wonder why won’t they give some away Can she see God for who He really is In what she sees in you and me Can she see God for who He really For who He really is is all she really needs to see He slips into church and he puts up his guard They look so happy but his life’s been so hard He keeps his distance so they won’t see the scars It’s just religion that’s all dressed up in white And God is love as long as you’re living right But does he know that Jesus also has scars And His love can reach him no matter how far Can he see God for who He really is In what he sees in you and me Can he see God for who He really For who He really is, is all he really needs to see The skeptics are watching to see who will fall While those disillusioned search for the truth in it all Maybe today we’ll cross their paths unaware And they’ll stop and look at us. What will be there? Can they see God for who He really is In what they see in you and me Can they see God for who He really For who He really is, is all they really need to see |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Real Life Conversations (1988)
Sometimes His eyes were gentle
And filled with laughter And sometimes they cried Sometimes there was a fire Of holy anger In Jesus’ eyes But the eyes that saw hope in the hopeless That saw through the fault to the need Are the same eyes that look down from heaven Into the deepest part of you and me His eyes are always upon us His eyes never close in sleep And no matter where you go You will always be in His eyes, in His eyes Sometimes His voice comes calling Like rolling thunder Or like driving rain And sometimes His voice is quiet And we start to wonder If He knows our pain But He who spoke peace to the water Cares more for our hearts than the waves And the voice that once said, You’re forgiven Still says, You’re forgiven, today Sometime I look above me when starts are shining And I feel so small How could the God of heaven and all creation Know I’m hear at all But then in the silence He whispers My child, I created you too And you’re my most precious creation I even gave my Son for you And His eyes are always upon us His eyes never close in sleep And no matter where you go You will always be You will always be in His eyes No matter where you go You will always be in His eyes Sometimes His eyes were gentle And filled with laughter |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Real Life Conversations (1988)
I can do all things
Through Christ who gives me strength But sometime I wonder what He can do through me No great sucess to show No glory on my own Yet in my weakness He is there to let me know His strength is perfect when our strength is gone He'll carry us when we can't carry on Raised in His power, the weak become strong His strength is perfect, His strength is perfect We can only know The power that He holds When we truly see how deep our weakness goes His strength in us begins Where ours comes to an end He hears our humble cry and proves again His strength is perfect when our strength is gone He'll carry us when we can't carry on Raised in His power, the weak become strong His strength is perfect, His strength is perfect |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Real Life Conversations (1988)
Well, it’s my turn now
Yes, it’s my turn now My turn to give my life away I close the book and I shake my head Sometimes I can’t believe the things I’ve read I don’t deserve what He did for me He gave His love and His life away And now He’s asking me to do the same So I’m gonna give Him all I am And all I ever hope to be Well, it’s my turn now Yes, it’s my turn now My turn to give my life away I open up the book and look again I read the stories of the faithful men Who gave up all they had to follow Him He used the strong and He used the weak He even gave the timid words to speak He called whoever listened then And now His call goes out again Well, it’s my turn now Yes, it’s my turn now My turn to give my life away My turn to say I love Him My turn to let Him know My life is His so where He leads me that’s where I will go Well, it’s my turn now Yes, it’s my turn now My turn to give my life away |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Real Life Conversations (1988)
The TV said just make sure
you’re old enough And let your feelings tell you when it’s right What went wrong? She thought it was really love Now she wonders why she just can’t sleep at night She knew the rules but they were too old fashioned Was it worth the price she has to pay It’s either truth or consequences, there’s no other way Push truth aside, the other takes it’s place Well, you can close your eyes but that won’t make it go away The truth or consequences must be faced The headlines say our world’s in a lot of pain Hurt from all the selfishness and greed What went wrong? Like sheep all have gone astray We’ll reap what we sow, don’t be deceived His truth’s been given and it’s there before us Written on the page and in our hearts It’s either truth or consequences, there’s no other way Push truth aside, the other takes it’s place Well, you can close your eyes but that won’t make it go away The truth or consequences must be faced As sure as God made the sun to shine He made the rules we must all live by He loved us too much to leave us alone To our own devices It’s either truth or consequences, there’s no other way Push truth aside, the other takes it’s place Well, you can close your eyes but that won’t make it go away The truth or consequences must be faced |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Real Life Conversations (1988)
Just when I though I was strong
Another weak day comes along And all my righteousness goes wrong But I was doing so well My dreams to be a Godly man Seem out of reach of my own hand But where I fall short His grace still stands If I have faith like a child And if Monday’s child is fair of face And Tuesday’s child is full of grace Then you can call me a Tuesday’s child Like Wednesday’s child, I’m full of woe And Thursday’s child I’ve got far to go But you can call me a Tuesday’s child Sounds too easy some might say There’s a bigger price to pay But when Jesus gave His life away It was once and for all So with more of His grace filling me I more than ever want to be Growing up in purity With the faith of a child And if Monday’s child is fair of face And Tuesday’s child is full of grace Then you can call me a Tuesday’s child Like Wednesday’s child, I’m full of woe And Thursday’s child I’ve got far to go But you can call me a Tuesday’s child That’s what I want to be Full of His grace for me Knowing he’s all I need And if Monday’s child is fair of face And Tuesday’s child is full of grace Then you can call me a Tuesday’s child Like Wednesday’s child, I’m full of woe And Thursday’s child I’ve got far to go But you can call me a Tuesday’s child That’s what I want to be Full of His grace for me Knowing he’s all I need And if Monday’s child is fair of face Sharing the grace he gives That’s how I want to live Free in His promises I want to be a Tuesday’s child |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Real Life Conversations (1988)
You wonder when the Lord will renew
the strength within you You wonder how, how can He use you as you are Seems like you’re wasting precious time But then a voice comes to remind you (to wait) Wait, wait, wait on the Lord You will understand in time Why you must wait Wait, wait, wait on the Lord Yes, He hears you But for now you must wait on the Lord Answers come slowly to your cries of desperation But time is His tool, teaching the greatest lessons learned So let him do His work in you And watch the miracles come true as you (wait) Wait, wait, wait on the Lord You will understand in time Why you must wait Wait, wait, wait on the Lord Yes, he hears you But for now you must wait on the Lord They that wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength They will raise up with wings as eagles They will run, not get weary They will walk and no faint That’s a promise to us when we (wait) Wait, wait, wait on the Lord You will understand in time Why you must wait Wait, wait, wait on the Lord Yes, He hears you But for now you must wait on the Lord |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - More To This Life (1989)
Tomorrow morning if you wake up and the sun does not
appear I...I will be here if in the dark we loose sight of love hold my hand and have no fear I...I will be here chorus I ...I will be here when you feel like being guiet when you need to speak your mind I will usten and I will be here when the laughters turns to cry in through the win and loose and try in well be together I will be here Tomorrow morning if you wake up and the future is uncler I...I will be here just as sure as season are make for change, our life time are made for years I...I will be here chorus I will be here you can cry on my shoulder when the mirror tells us were older I will be hold you and I will be here to watch you grow in beauty and tell you all the things you are to me I will be here refran I will be true to the promise I have made to you and to the me who gave you to me I will be here well be together forever I will be here |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - More To This Life (1989)
In this little room I put my pen to the paper,
To write what's in my heart down on a page; With every line, a silent prayer is being lifted That the song will somehow find its way From this little room to your heart. In this little room with just a microphone to hear me, I sing what's in my heart while the music plays; And with every line, a silent prayer is being lifted That the song will somehow find its way From this little room to your heart. I close my eyes imagining your faces; I see the smiles, the tears, the joys, the pain. We may be strangers but I can give this song to you, Because the One who gave me this song knows your name, He knows your name, He knows your name. In this little room tonight I'll be praying, As Jesus comes to meet you where you are, We'll hear His voice together if we listen, And we'll find it's really not that far From this little room, from this little room, From this little room to your heart. |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - More To This Life (1989)
He prayed the prayer one Sunday morning;
He really meant the words he said. She prayed and gave her heart to Jesus, One night while kneeling by her bed. So many start on this journey, But they never make it out of the door; Their lives are caught in a moment in time, But there's so much more. CHORUS Than living for the moment when he's given us a lifetime, Living for the moment letting hours pass right by; It's gonna take forever to discover all that Jesus has in store, So live for every moment, And live every moment for the Lord. There are some mountains on our pathway; Sometimes we reach the very top, We like the feeling of the moment. Sometimes that's where we'd like to stop, But we've been given these moments To encourage us along the way. Now Jesus wants us to move ahead growin' every day. (chorus) This is the day that the Lord has created; This is the day that He has made To take us where our faith has never been before. (chorus) |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - More To This Life (1989)
There is a pressing question
My heart's been asking me: When I say "I love You Lord", What does it mean? I know it's one thing to say it, And another thing to do; How can I show you it's true? CHORUS I'm gonna love You with my life. I wanna love You with my life. I'm gonna listen and obey, I'm gonna live these words I say. I'm gonna love You with my life. Some people love with money; Some people love with words; Some people love because they love the returns; Yet with all these complications, The greatest love is always found In the one who lays his life down. (chorus) He said if we love Him, We're gonna do the things He told us, Walk the path He showed us; So if you love Him, show Him it's true in how you're living. If you mean it, say it with me. (chorus) |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - More To This Life (1989)
Lord, I don't know what to say;
As I get down on my knees to pray, The same old phrases come to mind, But You've heard them all a thousand times. It's not that it's untrue when I say "Lord, I love You", It's just that I want it to be more. CHORUS More than words, I want my prayer to be More than words, thoughts my heart alone can speak; As you listen to me tell of all Your power and mercy, Lord, You know it's my desire that what You hear is more than words. As I open up this Book, And read of all the love it took For a holy God to care for man; Spirit, help me understand. It's not that it's unclear, it's a letter to children, But Lord I know it's meant to be much more. CHORUS More than words, not just letters on a page; More than words, for every line and every phrase Was a breath of inspiration from a caring Father Who gave the gift of His Son to prove He loved us more than words. As I consider quietly the wonder of all Your ability, It's more than I can comprehend, and I find myself in need again; But if I had every word and a thousand years to use them, What You are to me would still be more, oh, so much more, more than words. |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - More To This Life (1989)
Today I watched in silence as people passed me by,
And I strained to see if there was something hidden in their eyes; But they all looked at me as if to say Life just goes on. The old familiar story told in different ways, Make the most of your own journey from the cradle to the grave; Dream your dreams tomorrow because today Life must go on. CHORUS But there’s more to this life than living and dying, More than just trying to make it through the day; More to this life, more than these eyes alone can see, And there’s more than this life alone can be. Tonight he lies in silence staring into space, And looks for ways to make tomorrow better than today, But in the morning light it looks the same; Life just goes on. He takes care of his family, he takes care of his work, And every Sunday morning he takes his place at the church; And somehow he still feels a need to search, But life just goes on. (chorus) So where do we start to find every part Of what makes this life complete; If we turn our eyes to Jesus we’ll find Life’s true beginning is there at the cross where He died. He died to bring us . . . (chorus) |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - More To This Life (1989)
There's a chapel on wheels parked at a truckstop,
Somewhere in the southern part of Florida tonight; Many are blown in by a strong wind: It's the wind of the Spirit. There's a preacher with his head bowed There at the altar, Whispering a prayer as the people wander in, Sayin' it's You, Lord, that they're lookin' for, Whether they know it or not, And that's the reason I've got to go CHORUS Out in the highways, out in the highways. Maybe this will be the day they come to meet You on their way, Out in the highways. There's a church down on the corner with stained glass windows, But time has stained the windows till no light is shining through; Those on the outside pass right by, Lost on a dark endless highway. There's a banner on the church wall They put up many years ago, Reminding them that Jesus said 'Go into all the world'; They need the Spirit wind to blow again And fan the flame of concern, Take the truth that they've learned and go CHORUS Out in the highways, out in the highways. Open windows, doors and hearts, take the light into the dark, Out in the highways. |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - More To This Life (1989)
The moon's waving the world goodbye;
The morning sun smiles and lights the sky. I hear the waves crashing into shore; The world's an ocean waiting at my door. Before I set out for the open sea, I'll take the word my Father's given me. CHORUS 1 And I'll go sailing out to Treasure Island, The Treasure Island that God's word can be; I'll pray and make my way to Treasure Island, And in those quiet times I know that I will find All the treasure I will ever need. I raise the sail as I kneel to pray, Check my course all along the way; A million thoughts like the rushing wind Are blowing this ship so I'll pray again. Soon I have landed on the solid ground; I take my life's concerns and lay them all down. (chorus 1) And when I return to the mainland, I'll take the treasure back with me. CHORUS 2 I'll go sailing out to Treasure Island, The Treasure Island that God's word can be; Ill go sailing out to Treasure Island, Guided by the Spirit's gentle wind. I'll pray and make my way to Treasure Island, And when the new day starts, I'll take my longing heart And sail to Treasure Island once again. |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - More To This Life (1989)
Standing on the edge of the truth
Looking out at the view Of all you used to believe From where you are You can see you're far away from home Echoes of the life you once knew Call out to you from across the divide And you know it's time To step back over the line But you're... Waiting for lightening A sign that it's time for a change You're listening for thunder While He quietly whispers your name Night falls and the curtain goes down No one's around, it's just you and the truth As you lie and wait For a feeling to take you by storm Somewhere in the depths of your heart Where it's empty and dark There's a flicker of light And the Spirit calls But do you know notice at all? Or are you... (chorus) But the sign and the word Have already been given And now it's by faith That we must look, and we must listen Instead of... (chorus) He whispers your name Don't wait, don't wait |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - More To This Life (1989)
Way beyond the blue, the Father is calling;
Let Him take you to a life beyond compare. The passion fades and your sense of adventure Sits collecting dust on a shelf; The new gets old and hearts get cold. Where's the flame that burned with excitement? Where's the hope you once knew so well? It's lost at sea with all your dreams. There you stand caught between an endless sky above and earth below; Look above and beyond what you can see to find a view of all that this life can be. CHORUS Way beyond the blue where the Father is calling, Let Him take you to a life beyond compare; His love is wider than the sky above you, And He has plans for you that go way beyond the blue. Like the wind carries an eagle, Let His hand carry you now, And show you scenes of His mighty strength. As you rise high above all the riches that this world could give, You will find the depth of His love, And His grace that is lifting you up to live. (chorus) God has raised us up with Christ And seated us with Him in heavenly places, So that He can show the riches of His grace To the coming ages. (chorus) |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - More To This Life (1989)
Well, I've been watching us very close,
And I guess the one thing that's been bothering me the most, Is when I see us playing by the same rules that the world is using. Well, I've been listening to the things that we say, And I, I hear us mention words like fortune and fame, And it makes me wonder if we're sure about the side we're choosing. That's why I'm asking you CHORUS Who makes the rules for me and you, When it's wrong or right is it black and white? Who makes the rules for me and you; It's our life at stake so we better know who makes the rules. When I see people just like you and me, Trying to live out the pictures they see on TV; Gotta have a new car, new clothes, new love when they get tired of trying. Well, I've been reading 'bout a different way, Talking 'bout dying to live and losing to gain; Seems like somebody's telling us the truth and somebody's lying. I wanna know who. (chorus) Two voices are calling out to you; You're serving the one you're listening to, So, tell me who, somebody tell me who. |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - First Hand (1989)
I’m one of the chosen few
God chose to carry to A hopeless and dying world Good News I’m a disciple of A caring Father’s love A light to the world To show them the way Do they know Can they see Jesus lives in me Do they know Can they see Jesus lives in me A vacant house comes alive When somebody moves inside A light in the window means somebody’s home I say Jesus lives in me But can everybody see The light of His love that shines in my heart Do they know Can they see Jesus lives in me Do they know Can they see Jesus lives in me A cloud of witnesses surrounds us Who long to share what we’ve received Tell me where will they see Jesus If not in you and me So we must let them know Let them see Jesus lives in you and me Let them know let them see He is all they need Jesus is all we need |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - First Hand (1989)
Another case of I wish I wouldn’t have
Another promise not to let Him down again Fighting battles in a war I thought was over The old man of sin died a long time ago But left behind a sinful nature deep within So if I want to win this fight There’s a part of me that must die But I’m not gonna cry ‘Cause I’m dying to live Live for Jesus Dying to give myself to Him And the life that He gives will be mine If I am dying to live Dying to live Live for Jesus I want to give myself to him Gonna give up from now on I’m dying to live Giving up what I can’t keep anyway To gain something that I know I’ll never lose Trading in the temporary for the eternal And though it’s settled I’m reminded everyday To live or die to self it’s up to me to choose So if I want to win the fight there’s a part of me That must die Well I’ve said my goodbyes ‘Cause I’m dying to live Live for Jesus Dying to give myself to Him And the life that He gives will be mine If I am dying to live Dying to live Live for Jesus I want to give myself to him Gonna give up from now on I’m dying to live ‘Cause I’m dying to live Live for Jesus Dying to give myself to Him And the life that He gives will be mine If I am dying to live Dying to live Live for Jesus I want to give myself to him Gonna give up from now on I’m dying to live ‘Cause I’m dying to live Live for Jesus Dying to give myself to Him And the life that He gives will be mine If I am dying to live Dying to live Live for Jesus I want to give myself to him Gonna give up from now on I’m dying to live |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - First Hand (1989)
Another Sunday morning same old you
Hoping that the preacher’s preaching’s almost through Not sure you need to hear this Seems like you’ve heard it all before A hundred times or more All this information second hand Is there something more that you don’t understand It’s a way of life you’re missing Where the word becomes a part of you Walking everyday with Jesus Find out His promises are true Living life first hand Learning the truth Straight from the Father Living life first hand There’s no middle man When you walk with the Lord First hand It’s all in your mind the world will say But this is something That they can’t explain away Not just some fancy talking Or just some emotion that you feel It’s a life of first hand walking Finding out His promises are real Living life first hand Learning the truth Straight from the Father Living life first hand There’s no middle man When you walk with the Lord First hand |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - First Hand (1989)
As I look back on the road I’ve traveled
I see so many times He carried me through And if there’s one thing that I’ve learned in my life My Redeemer is faithful and true My Redeemer is faithful and true My Redeemer is faithful and true Everything He has said He will do And every morning His mercies are new My Redeemer is faithful and true My heart rejoices when I read the promise There is a place I am preparing for you I know someday I’ll see my Lord face to face ‘Cause my Redeemer is faithful and true My Redeemer is faithful and true Everything He has said He will do And every morning His mercies are new My Redeemer is faithful and true And in every situation He has proved His love to me When I lack the understanding, He gives more grace to me My Redeemer is faithful and true Everything He has said He will do And every morning His mercies are new My Redeemer is faithful and true My Redeemer is faithful and true |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - First Hand (1989)
Strolling past temptation avenue
You hear so many voices calling you Maybe you’ll step in and take a quick look around Try to walk through it and you’re gonna fall down You’ve gotta run away Turn around and run the other way Don’t even look in the direction Of a thought you should not entertain You’ve gotta run away It’s a prison that is calling your name You just can’t win if you play So run away There comes a time when you must stand and fight When the darkness tries to overcome the light But sin that is dressed up in the color of gray Is only defeated When we run away You’ve gotta run away Turn around and run the other way Don’t even look in the direction Of a thought you should not entertain You’ve gotta run away It’s a prison that is calling your name You just can’t win if you play So run away Don’t put yourself in that position Where sin can make it’s proposition And if you find that you have fallen You gotta get up get ready to run Next time sin comes calling, calling You’ve gotta run away Turn around and run the other way Don’t even look in the direction Of a thought you should not entertain You’ve gotta run away It’s a prison that is calling your name You just can’t win if you play You’ve gotta run away Turn around and run the other way Don’t even look in the direction Of a thought you should not entertain You’ve gotta run away It’s a prison that is calling your name You just can’t win if you play You’ve gotta run away |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - First Hand (1989)
Making promises come easy
Back when they first fell in love They talked of how they’d share the years together Said we’ll work it out whatever comes I guess we never know just how it happens Vows forgotten that were once so true Holding on to broken dreams and promises It’s time to act on what they said they would do ‘Cause when it’s all said and done It’s got to be all or none Words are no good unless they’re backed with actions It’s easier said than done Talk of the race and never run But the prize belongs to those who’ve said and done Love is one of many pages In a story only time will tell It’s a book of all the words we’re saying Read by those who see us do as well ‘Cause when it’s all said and done It’s got to be all or none Words are no good unless they’re backed with actions It’s easier said than done Talk of the race and never run But the prize belongs to those who’ve said and done When it’s all said and done Have you done what you said When it’s all said and done Have you done what you said you would do |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - First Hand (1989)
Whatever happened to Johnny
He was in church every time the doors were opened He gave his time and his money Why did he give up the fight He was a spiritual hero Whatever happened to Sharon She was the only one You knew you could always turn to How could she be so uncaring She turned her back on you Who you going to turn to now Tell me, tell me who are you depending on Tell me who do you believe You lost your faith in so many people But is your faith in who it should be There’s only One who keeps all his promises He is the only solid ground Let Jesus be the One you are trusting To lift you up cause He’ll never let you down Whatever happens He’s faithful Those who depend on Him will never be disappointed So trust His word and be thankful You found the one who’s true Someone you can turn to now Tell me, tell me who are you depending on Tell me who do you believe You lost your faith in so many people But is your faith in who it should be There’s only One who keeps all his promises He is the only solid ground Let Jesus be the One you are trusting To lift you up cause He’ll never let you down Tell me, tell me who are you depending on Tell me who do you believe You lost your faith in so many people But is your faith in who it should be There’s only One who keeps all his promises He is the only solid ground Let Jesus be the One you are trusting To lift you up cause He’ll never let you down Tell me, tell me who are you depending on Tell me who do you believe You lost your faith in so many people But is your faith in who it should be There’s only One who keeps all his promises He is the only solid ground Let Jesus be the One you are trusting To lift you up cause He’ll never let you down |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - First Hand (1989)
Another rainy Monday
Looks like I’m gonna be late again Why does the race I’m runnin’ never seem to have an end A day away from Sunday Feels like I’m already losing ground Funny sometimes how quickly my emotions get turned around They’re letting me down I gotta keep my eyes on Jesus Through the weak days In a world where we really don’t belong I’ve discovered if I keep my eyes on Jesus Through the weak days Then even on the weak days He’ll make me strong The spirit is so willing When the fellowship is so sweet How soon all the good intentions Find the flesh is weak But there’s a power waiting With no limits to time or space All of our doubts and fears disappear without a trace When we look on His face I gotta keep my eyes on Jesus Through the weak days In a world where we really don’t belong I’ve discovered if I keep my eyes on Jesus Through the weak days Then even on the weak days he’ll make me strong And when we keep our eyes on Jesus We’ll gladly follow where He leads us I gotta keep my eyes on Jesus Through the weak days In a world where we really don’t belong I’ve discovered if I keep my eyes on Jesus Through the weak days Then even on the weak days he’ll make me strong I gotta keep my eyes on Jesus Through the weak days In a world where we really don’t belong I’ve discovered if I keep my eyes on Jesus Through the weak days Then even on the weak days he’ll make me strong |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - First Hand (1989)
Trapped in simple conversation,
Hard getting past those old familiar lines, Guarded hearts and with good reason Say how are you, oh I'm doin' just fine; They've said all that they can say, Then they turn and walk away, And the wounded hearts must wait another day. CHORUS Who cares when they're crying; Who cares when they're all alone, And no one knows how much they long To find someone Who cares that they're dying, Who cares that the road is long, And you could be the one to lead them To the One who cares. Captured by the rush of living, So hard to hear our brothers' quiet cries, But freedom comes when we are willing To open up our hearts and realize They've said all that they can say; We can't turn and walk away, 'Cause the wounded hearts might not wait another day. (chorus) The Father gave His Son To show the world how much He cares, And now it's up to us to let them know He cares. (chorus) |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - For The Sake Of The Call (1990)
There's a teacher in a school room
Somewhere on the edge of town Telling innocent little children what we used to be They look and listen without a question They see the pictures passed around Making facts out of a theory and they all believe As the lost lead the way Another heart is led astray CHORUS These are the days when the blind lead the blind And there's one narrow way out of here So pray that the light of the world will keep your eyes clear 'Cause it's a dangerous place here where the blind lead the blind There's a preacher in a nice church Anchored in the heart of town People flock to hear his eloquent delivery He talks of Jesus how he can please us But the cross cannot be found Makin' theory out of facts until they're all deceived And the lost lead the way And more hearts are led astray CHORUS This is a dangerous time And the truth is hard to find So let His word light your way And guard every step you take CHORUS |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - For The Sake Of The Call (1990)
I know a man named Billy
He's got almost everything Three stories, two cars, one swimming pool And some broken parts of an empty heart And I'm thinkin'... CHORUS 1 Billy, Billy, Billy, you're a very busy man But you're running with your eyes closed You could be missing life all along the way And you'd never even know it You're a busy man Billy, Billy, you're a busy man Just too busy man You've got a lot of nice things there Billy But they've cost you more than you know 'Cause what is it really worth can you tell me If you're gaining the world but you're losing your soul And I'm thinkin'... CHORUS 2 Billy, Billy, Billy, you're a very busy man But you're running with your eyes closed Looks like you traded life for the things you have Not the thing you really wanted You're a busy man Billy, Billy, you're a busy man BRIDGE So when the day is over And the lights go out Do you ever stop and wonder Wonder what it's all about Wonder what it's all about Wonder what it's all about Hey Billy do you ever wonder What it's all about? CHORUS 1 FADE Slow down busy man take a look around you When it's all said and done tell me what's it gonna come to |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - For The Sake Of The Call (1990)
Nobody stood and applauded them
So they knew from the start This road would not lead to fame All they really knew for sure was Jesus had called to them He said "Come follow me" and they came With reckless abandon they came Empty nets lying there at the waters edge Told a story that few could believe and none could explain How some crazy fishermen agreed to go where Jesus lead With no thought for what they would gain For Jesus had called them by name and they answered CHORUS We will abandon it all for the sake of the call No other reason at all but the sake of the call Wholly devoted to live and to die For the sake of the call Drawn like the rivers are drawn to the sea No turning back for the water cannot help but flow Once we hear the Savior's call we'll follow wherever he leads Because of the love He has shown And because he has called us to go we will answer We will abandon it all for the sake of the call No other reason at all but the sake of the call Wholly devoted to live and to die BRIDGE Not for the sake of a creed or a cause Not for a dream or a promise Simply because it is Jesus who calls And if we believe we'll obey CHORUS |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - For The Sake Of The Call (1990)
Nobody stood and applauded them
So they knew from the start This road would not lead to fame All they really knew for sure was Jesus had called to them He said "Come follow me" and they came With reckless abandon they came Empty nets lying there at the waters edge Told a story that few could believe and none could explain How some crazy fishermen agreed to go where Jesus lead With no thought for what they would gain For Jesus had called them by name and they answered CHORUS We will abandon it all for the sake of the call No other reason at all but the sake of the call Wholly devoted to live and to die For the sake of the call Drawn like the rivers are drawn to the sea No turning back for the water cannot help but flow Once we hear the Savior's call we'll follow wherever he leads Because of the love He has shown And because he has called us to go we will answer We will abandon it all for the sake of the call No other reason at all but the sake of the call Wholly devoted to live and to die BRIDGE Not for the sake of a creed or a cause Not for a dream or a promise Simply because it is Jesus who calls And if we believe we'll obey CHORUS |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - For The Sake Of The Call (1990)
If I could only fly, I'd go up and look down from the sky
So I could see the bigger picture And Lord if I could sit with you at your feet for an hour or two I'm sure I'd ask too many questions 'cause there's so much going on down here That I must confess I just don't understand, I don't understand And I have prayed, that at your feet my whole life has been laid So I won't worry I won't be afraid Cause My soul is resting on your higher ways So let the road ahead become unclear For I am yours so what have I to fear If my soul is resting on your higher ways Your higher ways teach me to trust you Your higher ways are not like mine Your higher ways are the ways of a father hiding his children in his love So let it rain and if my eyes grow dim with tears of pain This hope I have will not be washed away Because this soul of mine is resting on your higher ways Your higher ways teach me to trust you Your higher ways are not like mine Your higher ways are the ways of a father hiding his children in his love Someday I will fly and maybe then you will take me aside and show me the bigger picture But until I'm with you I'll be here with a heart that is true and a soul that's resting on your higher ways Your higher ways Resting on your higher ways |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - For The Sake Of The Call (1990)
I wake to the sound of different voices calling my name
Two little ones who want to start another day And one voice that's calling Take up your cross and come follow me CHORUS I want to get lost In the shadow of the cross To answer the call surrender it all In the shadow I want to live each (this) day With a humble heart That's ready to pay Whatever it cost, to find myself lost In the shadow of the cross Living beneath the burden of this cross I carry I'm finding more of Christ and losing more of me So I'll hide in His shadow Until I am nothing and He is everything CHORUS The voices that call to me like my little ones are sleeping But here in the shadow there's one whisper I still hear CHORUS |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - For The Sake Of The Call (1990)
I was eight years old
When I decided to follow Jesus, yeah I started down that road Somebody told me that this path that leads to Heaven Will not be the easy way Well I found that to be true But I also found, (also found) I found out there's Chorus: No better place on earth Than the road that leads to heaven No other place I'd rather be, yeheh No better place on earth Than the road that leads to heaven No better place to be, yea Well I know this road Has a final destination, oh But I also know That if we're only looking for the prize that's waiting We'll miss so much along the way Cause Jesus came to give us life in the here and now (here and now) And to show us that there's Chorus: No better place on earth Than the road that leads to heaven No other place I'd rather be, yeheh No better place on earth Than the road that leads to heaven No better place to be I know this path we travel along Is very straight and narrow But I've looked down other roads along the way And from all I've seen I can say without a doubt there's Chorus Chorus Chorus |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - For The Sake Of The Call (1990)
Sweet are the branches growing the fruit that comes from the vine
But these are just branches blown by the wind holding on to life I want to be like them holding on to the One whose life is mine And I know as I follow him His life will sure show in me CHORUS He said you will Show yourselves to be the ones who follow Me By the evidence you leave along the way They'll know that you are mine like the branches on the vine If you show yourselves to be following me Faith joins our heats to Him, it's not a result of anything we do But if we are part of Him, there will be reasons to believe it's true The fruit cannot help but grow if the branch is joined into the tree And love cannot help but show in the one who goes where Jesus leads CHORUS BRIDGE Planted in the fertile soil of quiet times Watered by the rains of trouble, growing toward the sun that shines They'll know that you are Mine like the branches on the vine If you show yourselves to be following Me |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - For The Sake Of The Call (1990)
Anybody in their right mind
Would've given up their preaching and headed for home They've been warned a hundred times But something inside them keeps giving them hope And just when you think they'd be crying Instead of the tears, there's joy in their eyes CHORUS 1 What kind of joy is this That counts it a blessing to suffer What kind of joy is this That gives the prisoner his song What kind of joy could stare death in the face And see it as sweet victory This is the joy of a soul that's forgiven and free Anybody else with his pain Would want to shake their fist at heaven And give up the fight 'Cause trouble had been Paul's middle name Ever since he'd been captured by God's blinding light But just when his hope should be dying If you listen you'll hear him singing a song CHORUS 1 CHORUS 2 What kind of joy is this The Father has promised his children What kind of joy is this That Jesus has come to reveal What kind of joy could give hope in this world To someone just like you and me This is the joy of a soul that's forgiven and free I've found this joy for my soul is forgiven and free |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - For The Sake Of The Call (1990)
When you are a soldier I will be your shield
I will go with you into the battlefield And when the arrows start to fly Take my hand and hold on tight I will be your shield, 'cause I know how it feels When you are a soldier When you're tired from running I will cheer you on Look beside you and you'll see you're not alone And when your strength is all but gone I'll carry you until you're strong And I will be your shield 'cause I know how it feels When you're a soldier BRIDGE I will be the one you can cry your songs to My eyes will share your tears And I'll be your friend if you win Or if you're defeated Whenever you need me I will be here When you're lost in darkness I will hold the light I will help you find your way through the night I'll remind you of the truth And keep the flame alive in you And I will be your shield 'Cause I know how it feels When you are a soldier |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - For The Sake Of The Call (1990)
I saw you staring out your window
Watchin' the people passing by Taking some notes on what you saw out there So you would know how hard you need to try I heard you asking lots of questions How in comparison you stand Please let me warn you to be very careful God wants our best and not our better than CHORUS But you know better, better than that You know better than, better than that You should know better, truth is the only measure You know better than, better than that Now just in case I've got you thinkin' And if you're feeling like I do Maybe it's time we open up the Holy Bible And see exactly what He's called us to He said the least would be the greatest The greatest is the one who serves We must be living by a different standard A life that isn't graded on a curve CHORUS |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Great Adventure, The (1992)
I can still hear the prayers you prayed for me all those years
And I see now more than ever what a difference they have made And I can still hear your words Spoken from a heart of great concern Saying keep your eyes on Jesus and love him more than anything I've watched the wind blow hard against you And I have seen your faith get weakened by the pain And I want you to know that I will be prayin' for you To hold on Don't let the fire die The flame has been dimmed by the tears that you cry But I can still see the spark of His love in your eye So don't let the fire, please don't let the fire die This heavy weight you carry around Of letting yourself and everybody down Is pouring water on the passion that use to burn so bright Well I know you've got your reasons for resentment And I know it's more than I can understand So just let me say that I am going to be praying for you To let it all go Don't let the fire die The flame has been dimmed by the tears that you cry But I can still see the spark of His love in your eye And I'm not praying for the fire to burn the way it did before Because I believe the one that started this flame in your heart He wants to give you more So Don't let the fire die Don't let the fire die Don't let the fire die The flame has been dimmed by the tears that you cry But I can still see the spark of His love in your eye So don't let the fire, please don't let the fire die Because I can still see the spark of His love in your eye |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Great Adventure, The (1992)
I know you've heard me say
These words before But every time I say "I love you" The words mean something more I spoke them as a promise Right from the start I said death would be the only thing That could tear us apart And now that you are standing On the edge of the unknown "I love you" means I'll be with you Wherever you must go I will take a heart as nature As to be beat for me alone And fill it up with you Make all your joy and pain my own No matter how deep a valley you go through I will go there with you And I will give myself to love The way love gave itself for me And climb with you to mountain tops Or swim the raging sea To the place where one heart is made from two I will go there with you I will go there with you I see it in your tears You wonder where you are The wind is growing colder And the sky is going dark Though it's something neither of us understands We can walk through this together If we hold each other's hand I said for better or for worse I'd be with you So no matter where you're going I will go there too I know sometimes I've let you down But I won't let you go We'll always be together |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Great Adventure, The (1992)
G-O-T-T-O-B-T-R-U
Well normally at this point you'd hear me sing And I'd be doing that acoustic guitar thing So by now you're probably wondering what's going on 'Cause this is really starting to sound like one of those rap songs Well let me tell you what the boy's up to You see I like rap music and the beat box groove And sometimes I gotta admit I close all the doors And wave my arms around and I pace the floor But then I crack up laughing, I gotta stop And just face the facts the boy don't hip hop You see I grew up in a state where the grass is blue So if it's gonna be believable it's got to b tru CHORUS It's got to b tru I've gotta be living what I say I believe It's got to b tru even when nobody but Jesus is watching me It's got to b tru every single minute of every day If anybody's ever gonna look at me and say hey it's got to b tru You hear me saying that it's got to b tru And no my homeboy Toby wants to talk to you Tru check it out I got a next door neighbor And I can tell he's been watching my behavior Yo he's heard that I'm a Christian guy He wants to know if that's the truth or a lie He's got a list of reasons not to believe Like doubt, dissolution, hypocrisy It's gonna take some living proof to break through those walls Yea, it's got to b tru if he'll believe at all (Chorus) G-O-T-T-O-B-T-R-U |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Great Adventure, The (1992)
This is my heart's cry
I want to know the one who saved me and gave me life This is my heart's cry to be so close to Him that all my life becomes A testimony of my Saviour's grace and love This is my heart's cry This is my heart's cry Much more than just a great desire--it's like a fire in me I hear my heart cry each time I think about the cross where Jesus died The cross should have been mine but His love broke through time And heard my heart's cry--He heard my heart's cry Now every other hope and dream is lost inside of this one thing To know the one who died for me and live my life for Jesus Christ Oh this is my heart's cry So let my life become a testimony of my Saviour's grace and love Oh, this is my heart's cry--to stand before the Father one day And hear Him say well done--this is my heart's cry |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Great Adventure, The (1992)
Maria
She's too young to understand But old enough to feel the pain Of living where no love can grow With no hope for change Maria Her world is an angry place But she makes sure the scars don't show And with every hurt Her tender heart is growing cold, but... Who, who's gonna love Maria? Who, who's gonna touch her With the tenderness she longs for Like a desert longs for rain She's got a hunger deep inside And with every tear she cries She wonders if there's someone Out there somewhere Who's gonna love Maria? She looks in the mirror now And the little girl is gone But still the search for someone's love Goes on and on for Maria But does anybody care Or even notice her at all? Is anyone listening close enough To hear her call? Maria, if you can hear me Please know that you're not forgotten Somebody's trying to get to you |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Great Adventure, The (1992)
There a hole the size of a cruel word In a wounded heart somewhere that's learning to hide the pain
There's a thorn stuck in the conscience of Someone who spoke a word in anger And they can't wash away the stain, sorry's such a hard word to say CHORUS But while it's still called today, won't somebody make it right Before the day slips into night and the moments waste away While it is still called today, we've got to say the words That are longing to be heard 'cause tomorrow may be too late Go on and say what you need to say while it is still called today There's a girl who's waiting day after day To hear her daddy say "I love you," now the days have turned to years There's a wall that silence has turned to stone Between a man and woman, she's holding back the tears And he's holding on to his fears (Chorus) BRIDGE 'Cause there's a time when the sun goes down And the flowers are laid on the grave Will the tears that fall to the ground Be the tears of regret for the words someone didn't say |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Great Adventure, The (1992)
Jimmy and Mary were quite a pair back in their younger days
They met a married in six weeks time and That was sixty years ago this May Four kids made a house a home And a love for Jesus kept them strong Now every morning at eight A.M. Jimmy takes a drive through town He spends his days at Mary's side In a home for the old and broken down With a cane in his lap and a Bible in his hand He reads her stories about the promised land And with tears in their eyes they dream of a place Where everything changes in the light of Jesus' face and CHORUS That's paradise... Hey, that's paradise... When the life breaks through and the old's made new And the joy will never die, that's paradise In another corner of this world, met another man named Jim Told me how twenty years of running from God Had finally gotten the best of him He said all hope was gone and he wanted to die 'Cause what could God do with such a messed up guy So we talked about Jesus, God's love and His plan And when Jim walked away he was a brand new man (Chorus) Now listen, Well I know the best remains to be seen In a place that's far beyond our wildest dreams But until we see heaven we've got Jesus' world That He'll never leave us and each prayer will be heard |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Great Adventure, The (1992)
I prayed a prayer for wisdom just like a farmer prays for rain
'Cause I know that I must have it to survive in this life And I stared out in the distance 'cause it seemed so far away And I waited for the lightning But the lightning and the thunder never came So I took a look beside me to my left and to my right And saw people full of wisdom all around in my life And it started to come clearer I began to understand That my prayer was being answered, it's all part of God's plan CHORUS If we walk with the wise we will grow wise ..wo ..wo If we walk in the light then our path will be bright I know There's someone who's already been where we must go In the light of what they've learned we find That we will grow wise if we walk with the wise I've learned to look for answers in those born before my time As I listen to them tell me what they've learned in their lives I talk to friends with understanding much deeper than my own And gain wisdom beyond measure I could never find alone (Chorus) BRIDGE One life can be a candle with wisdom as its fire And every life touches with its flame is set ablaze |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Great Adventure, The (1992)
A gentle breeze was blowing
The air was heavenly sweet - life was so complete In a picture perfect garden While the sun went down you could hear the sound Of a man and woman crying - saying what have we done We made our choice and now we're dying And we've got to leave this place and hide from God's face but this is CHORUS Where we belong where you and I were meant to be (from now on) all along Made by the Father to live in His love It's the purpose and plan for the heart of man This is where we belong The warm winds of change were blowing After years and years of hopeless tears One man became the doorway That would lead back to the place where life was new A place just like the garden where we walk and talk with God The way creation started Where each heart and soul can come and be whole (this is) (Chorus) BRIDGE Like the stars belong in the sky like a fish belongs in the water Just like children you and I belong in the hands of the Father (this is) (Chorus) |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Live Adventure, The [live] (1993)
I know a man named Billy
He's got almost everything Three stories, two cars, one swimming pool And some broken parts of an empty heart And I'm thinkin'... CHORUS 1 Billy, Billy, Billy, you're a very busy man But you're running with your eyes closed You could be missing life all along the way And you'd never even know it You're a busy man Billy, Billy, you're a busy man Just too busy man You've got a lot of nice things there Billy But they've cost you more than you know 'Cause what is it really worth can you tell me If you're gaining the world but you're losing your soul And I'm thinkin'... CHORUS 2 Billy, Billy, Billy, you're a very busy man But you're running with your eyes closed Looks like you traded life for the things you have Not the thing you really wanted You're a busy man Billy, Billy, you're a busy man BRIDGE So when the day is over And the lights go out Do you ever stop and wonder Wonder what it's all about Wonder what it's all about Wonder what it's all about Hey Billy do you ever wonder What it's all about? CHORUS 1 FADE Slow down busy man take a look around you When it's all said and done tell me what's it gonna come to |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Live Adventure, The [live] (1993)
Nobody stood and applauded them
So they knew from the start This road would not lead to fame All they really knew for sure was Jesus had called to them He said "Come follow me" and they came With reckless abandon they came Empty nets lying there at the waters edge Told a story that few could believe and none could explain How some crazy fishermen agreed to go where Jesus lead With no thought for what they would gain For Jesus had called them by name and they answered CHORUS We will abandon it all for the sake of the call No other reason at all but the sake of the call Wholly devoted to live and to die For the sake of the call Drawn like the rivers are drawn to the sea No turning back for the water cannot help but flow Once we hear the Savior's call we'll follow wherever he leads Because of the love He has shown And because he has called us to go we will answer We will abandon it all for the sake of the call No other reason at all but the sake of the call Wholly devoted to live and to die BRIDGE Not for the sake of a creed or a cause Not for a dream or a promise Simply because it is Jesus who calls And if we believe we'll obey CHORUS |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Live Adventure, The [live] (1993)
I know you've heard me say
These words before But every time I say "I love you" The words mean something more I spoke them as a promise Right from the start I said death would be the only thing That could tear us apart And now that you are standing On the edge of the unknown "I love you" means I'll be with you Wherever you must go I will take a heart as nature As to be beat for me alone And fill it up with you Make all your joy and pain my own No matter how deep a valley you go through I will go there with you And I will give myself to love The way love gave itself for me And climb with you to mountain tops Or swim the raging sea To the place where one heart is made from two I will go there with you I will go there with you I see it in your tears You wonder where you are The wind is growing colder And the sky is going dark Though it's something neither of us understands We can walk through this together If we hold each other's hand I said for better or for worse I'd be with you So no matter where you're going I will go there too I know sometimes I've let you down But I won't let you go We'll always be together |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Live Adventure, The [live] (1993)
Tomorrow morning if you wake up and the sun does not
appear I...I will be here if in the dark we loose sight of love hold my hand and have no fear I...I will be here chorus I ...I will be here when you feel like being guiet when you need to speak your mind I will usten and I will be here when the laughters turns to cry in through the win and loose and try in well be together I will be here Tomorrow morning if you wake up and the future is uncler I...I will be here just as sure as season are make for change, our life time are made for years I...I will be here chorus I will be here you can cry on my shoulder when the mirror tells us were older I will be hold you and I will be here to watch you grow in beauty and tell you all the things you are to me I will be here refran I will be true to the promise I have made to you and to the me who gave you to me I will be here well be together forever I will be here |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Live Adventure, The [live] (1993)
Today I watched in silence as people passed me by,
And I strained to see if there was something hidden in their eyes; But they all looked at me as if to say Life just goes on. The old familiar story told in different ways, Make the most of your own journey from the cradle to the grave; Dream your dreams tomorrow because today Life must go on. CHORUS But there’s more to this life than living and dying, More than just trying to make it through the day; More to this life, more than these eyes alone can see, And there’s more than this life alone can be. Tonight he lies in silence staring into space, And looks for ways to make tomorrow better than today, But in the morning light it looks the same; Life just goes on. He takes care of his family, he takes care of his work, And every Sunday morning he takes his place at the church; And somehow he still feels a need to search, But life just goes on. (chorus) So where do we start to find every part Of what makes this life complete; If we turn our eyes to Jesus we’ll find Life’s true beginning is there at the cross where He died. He died to bring us . . . (chorus) |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Live Adventure, The [live] (1993)
Well, it’s my turn now
Yes, it’s my turn now My turn to give my life away I close the book and I shake my head Sometimes I can’t believe the things I’ve read I don’t deserve what He did for me He gave His love and His life away And now He’s asking me to do the same So I’m gonna give Him all I am And all I ever hope to be Well, it’s my turn now Yes, it’s my turn now My turn to give my life away I open up the book and look again I read the stories of the faithful men Who gave up all they had to follow Him He used the strong and He used the weak He even gave the timid words to speak He called whoever listened then And now His call goes out again Well, it’s my turn now Yes, it’s my turn now My turn to give my life away My turn to say I love Him My turn to let Him know My life is His so where He leads me that’s where I will go Well, it’s my turn now Yes, it’s my turn now My turn to give my life away |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Live Adventure, The [live] (1993)
I was eight years old
When I decided to follow Jesus, yeah I started down that road Somebody told me that this path that leads to Heaven Will not be the easy way Well I found that to be true But I also found, (also found) I found out there's Chorus: No better place on earth Than the road that leads to heaven No other place I'd rather be, yeheh No better place on earth Than the road that leads to heaven No better place to be, yea Well I know this road Has a final destination, oh But I also know That if we're only looking for the prize that's waiting We'll miss so much along the way Cause Jesus came to give us life in the here and now (here and now) And to show us that there's Chorus: No better place on earth Than the road that leads to heaven No other place I'd rather be, yeheh No better place on earth Than the road that leads to heaven No better place to be I know this path we travel along Is very straight and narrow But I've looked down other roads along the way And from all I've seen I can say without a doubt there's Chorus Chorus Chorus |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Live Adventure, The [live] (1993)
Jimmy and Mary were quite a pair back in their younger days
They met a married in six weeks time and That was sixty years ago this May Four kids made a house a home And a love for Jesus kept them strong Now every morning at eight A.M. Jimmy takes a drive through town He spends his days at Mary's side In a home for the old and broken down With a cane in his lap and a Bible in his hand He reads her stories about the promised land And with tears in their eyes they dream of a place Where everything changes in the light of Jesus' face and CHORUS That's paradise... Hey, that's paradise... When the life breaks through and the old's made new And the joy will never die, that's paradise In another corner of this world, met another man named Jim Told me how twenty years of running from God Had finally gotten the best of him He said all hope was gone and he wanted to die 'Cause what could God do with such a messed up guy So we talked about Jesus, God's love and His plan And when Jim walked away he was a brand new man (Chorus) Now listen, Well I know the best remains to be seen In a place that's far beyond our wildest dreams But until we see heaven we've got Jesus' world That He'll never leave us and each prayer will be heard |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Heaven In The Real World (1994)
In the spring of 1519
A Spanish fleet set sail. Cortez told his sailors, "This mission must not fail." On the eastern shore of Mexico, they landed with great dreams, but the hardships of the new life made them restless and weak. Quietly they whisper "Let's sail back to the life we knew" but the one who led them there was saying, "Burn the ships! In the spring of new beginnings a searching heart set sail looking for a new life and a love that would not fail. on the shores of grace and mercy it landed with great joy. but the enemy was waiting to steal kill and destroy Quietly he whispered "sail back to the life you know" But the one who led us here was saying Burn the ships! We're here to stay. There's no way we could go back now that we've come this far by faith Burn the ships. We've passed the point of no return. Our life is here so let the ships burn. Let 'em burn!" |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Heaven In The Real World (1994)
Once upon a time not so long ago in a land not so far away
Right and wrong were not quite so hard to know And black and white were not so gray Times have changed and now it seems Conscience has gone the way of the dinosaur But I believe it's still alive and well today In the hearts of those who will stand up and say CHORUS I'm dancing with the dinosaur Living my life with conscience and conviction I don't want to see the truth ignored So I've gotta keep on dancing I've gotta keep on dancing with the dinosaur There's a banner waving saying tolerance will set you free, it's the latest thing While the consequences it leaves behind are like a ball and chain But there's a voice in everyone called conscience That's been around since God created man And as we learn to listen to its whispering We'll find the greater freedom when we stand up and sing (Chorus) BRIDGE Right is right and wrong is wrong just like it has been along We cannot sit by and see conscience become history So come on, get up and dance Dance this dance with me (Gonna keep on dancing, gonna keep on dancing with the dinosaur Gonna keep on dancing, gonna keep on dancing with the dinosaur) (Chorus) (Outro) (Gonna keep on dancing, gonna keep on dancing with the dinosaur Gonna keep on dancing, gonna keep on dancing with the dinosaur) |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Heaven In The Real World (1994)
Well I don't wanna' take up anybody's time
I'm just givin' my opinion with a rhythm and a clever rhyme I don't want these words to sound Like I think I've got it all figured out But there are a few things I can say I know without a doubt Chorus: I know there's a God who knows my name And a Son who died to take the blame I believe that Jesus is coming back 'cause promises are promises and facts are facts These days some say there's no one way to believe Just keep it loose, you're free to choose There's no absolute it's all relative you see Calling all defenders of the truth Live a life that spells out God's worldview Let these words be heard in everything you say and do Chorus: I know there's a God who knows my name And a Son who died to take the blame I believe that Jesus is coming back 'cause promises are promises and facts are facts BRIDGE: As sure as there's a law of gravity That says what goes up must come down This is the ultimate reality That God is, and God loves, and God can be found Well I know there's a God who knows my name Promises are promises and facts are facts And a Son who died to take the blame Promises are promises and facts are facts And I believe that Jesus is coming back 'Cause promises are promises and facts are facts (Chorus) Promises are promises and facts are facts (x3) |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Heaven In The Real World (1994)
I pulled up to the stoplight
And I saw him standing there The cardboard sign he held Said he was hungry I looked the other way And waited for the light to change As if to say "I'd help, But I'm in such a hurry." These are the moments of truth What would love have me do? Heartbeat of heaven I want you to be my own Heartbeat of heaven I want my life to show The kind of love that comes and goes With the heartbeat of heaven I know sometimes this heart of mine Beats only for itself Full of hopes and dreams, and plans of progress But this heart beating here in me Belongs to Someone else He bought it with His life to show His love This is my prayer, Lord, today Let this heart beat Your way Loving, joyful, peaceful, patient Kind and good, and full of faith Self-controlled and gentle Oh, the heart of heaven beats this way Heartbeat of heaven, beat in me |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Heaven In The Real World (1994)
I pulled up to the stoplight
And I saw him standing there The cardboard sign he held Said he was hungry I looked the other way And waited for the light to change As if to say "I'd help, But I'm in such a hurry." These are the moments of truth What would love have me do? Heartbeat of heaven I want you to be my own Heartbeat of heaven I want my life to show The kind of love that comes and goes With the heartbeat of heaven I know sometimes this heart of mine Beats only for itself Full of hopes and dreams, and plans of progress But this heart beating here in me Belongs to Someone else He bought it with His life to show His love This is my prayer, Lord, today Let this heart beat Your way Loving, joyful, peaceful, patient Kind and good, and full of faith Self-controlled and gentle Oh, the heart of heaven beats this way Heartbeat of heaven, beat in me |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Heaven In The Real World (1994)
i saw it again today
int he face of a little child looking through eyes of fear and uncertainty it echoed in a cry for freedom across the street and across the miles cries from the heart to find the missing part CHORUS: where is the hope where is the peace that will make this life complete for every man, woman, boy, and girl looking for heaven in the real world stand in the pouring rain and believe the sun will shine again to know that the grade is not the end to feel the embrace of grace across the line your real life beings you know in your heart you found the missing part Chorus: there is a hope there is a peace that will make this life complete for every man, woman, boy, and girl looking for heaven in the real world heaven in the real world happened one night with the tiny baby's birth God of creation crying he sent heaven to earth he is the hope he is the peace that will make this life complete for every man, woman, boy, and girl looking for heaven in the real world (2X) heaven has come to the real world heaven has come come to the real world he is the hope he is the peace jesus is heaven heaven in the real world |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Heaven In The Real World (1994)
Well, the day has just begun
And I'm already running late With too many irons in the fire And too much on my plate I'd be pulling out my hair If I could just get one hand free And I'd stop this world If I could find the key What I feel Is telling me I'm going crazy But what is real Says God's still on His throne What I need Is to remember one thing: That the Lord of the gentle breeze Is Lord of the rough and tumble And He is the King of the jungle People say this world's a jungle And sometimes I must admit I'd be scared to death If I did not know who was king of it But the truth is God created This whole world with His own hand So everything is under His command, and... What I feel Is telling me this world's gone crazy But what is real Says God's still on His throne What I need Is to remember one thing: That the Lord of the gentle breeze Is Lord of the rough and tumble And He is the King of the jungle K-i-n-g of the j-u-n-g-l-e He's king of creation K-i-n-g of the j-u-n-g-l-e Ruler of all of the sky and the sea K-i-n-g of the j-u-n-g-l-e He's always in control K-i-n-g of the j-u-n-g-l-e He is the King of kings K-i-n-g of the j-u-n-g-l-e He's sitting on the throne K-i-n-g of the j-u-n-g-l-e He is the King of kings |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Heaven In The Real World (1994)
Echoes of careless words and slamming doors
Are still ringing in the night I've taken my side and you've taken yours We're both wrong and we're both right Once again misunderstanding has turned us into enemies I will forgive you, will you forgive me? Chorus: Love and learn, that's what we will do Love and learn through the flood and through the flame This world will turn and the seasons will change But there's nothing we can't get through As long as we both hold on to the hand of God and each other And take a lifetime to love and learn We start out believing we know love so well But through the years we find True love is a story only time can tell And God has made this lifetime yours and mine Chorus So until that day when one of us Has to lay the other in the arms of Jesus I will be with you and you will be with me Chorus |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Heaven In The Real World (1994)
If the truth was known and a light was shown
On every hidden part of my soul Most would turn away, shake their head and say he still has such a long way to go If the truth was know you'd see that the only good in me Is Jesus, oh it's Jesus If the walls could speak of the times I've been weak When everybody thought I was strong Could I show my face if it weren't for the grace Of the one who's known the truth all along If the walls could speak they'd say that my only hope is the grace Of Jesus, the grace of Jesus But, oh the goodness and the grace in Him He takes it all and makes it mine and causes his light in me to shine And he loves me with a love that never ends Just as I am not as I do Could this be real, could this be true This could only be a miracle This could only be the miracle of mercy |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Heaven In The Real World (1994)
I couldn't help but wonder
What he was thinking As he stared out the window Through the sky It seemed he was taking His last look at freedom From the hopeless, longing look in his eyes There were chains on his hands And chains on his feet And as I passed him by The thought came to me... Remember your chains Remember the prison that once held you Before the love of God broke through Remember the place you were without grace When you see where you are now Remember your chains And remember your chains are gone There's no one more thankful To sit at the table Than the one who best remembers from his pain And no heart loves greater Than the one that is able To recall the time when all it knew was shame The wings of forgiveness Can take us to heights we've never seen But the wisest ones, they will never lose sight Of where they were set free (chorus) And in the light of all that we've been forgiven of We will find our heart's full look at freedom To give and receive God's love (chorus) Remember your chains are gone |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Heaven In The Real World (1994)
God our Father, God our Father
Once again, once again. We bow our heads and thank You Bow our heads and thank You Amen, Amen. I would lay me down to sleep And pray the Lord my soul to keep. And though I never saw Him there, I believe He heard each prayer. For God was great, And God was good. And I knew if I spoke the words, He would be listening. The years can take us far away From the simple childlike faith. But I am longing to return To the place where I first learned. That God is great and God is good So I will speak the words Chorus: God our Father, once again I bow my head to pray. You are my Father and my Friend, And You hear every word I say. A prayer for forgiveness, A desperate cry for help, Or praise flowing from a thankful heart. Like each time before I come knowing You're still listening. I will never understand How the words of mortal man, Can reach the ears of one so pure And touch His heart, but they do I'm sure. For God is great and God is good, and He is love. Chorus: God our Father, once again I bow my head to pray. You are my Father and my Friend, And You hear every word I say. A prayer for forgiveness, A desperate cry for help, Praise flowing from a thankful heart. Like each time before I come knowing You're still listening. Still listening Now I lay me down to sleep, And pray the Lord my soul to keep. And though I may not see You there, I believe You'll hear each prayer. |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Heaven In The Real World (1994)
Excuse me, I couldn't help but notice
That heartsick look in your eyes You hide it very well, but I've got the same disguise I know from all you see around you You feel worth a very small price So plain and ordinary, but there's a pearl inside And if you look in the mirror in the light of the truth You'll see there's really nothing you could say or do To make you worth more to the One who made you CHORUS Your are a treasure Worth more than anything under the sun or the moon God's greatest treasure Is the treasure of you The rich man treasures gold and silver The wise man, his knowledge of truth Some will hold to memories and some will cling to youth But the one who carved out the oceans And painted the stars in the sky You are His prized creation, the apple of His eye There's no one else in the world who could take your place Just the thought of you brings a smile to His face God loves you with amazing grace (Chorus) BRIDGE So take a look in the mirror in the light of the truth Oh, yes it's true See there's nothing more you can say or do God loves the way He created you (Chorus) From the T to the R to the E to the A to the S to the U to the R to the E God made everything and everything He made More than anything He treasures you and me Check in in the mirror in the light of the truth There is nothing you will ever say and nothing you will do The will ever make God care more than He does for the treasure God's treasure is you |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Music Of Christmas, The (1995)
Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing o'er the plains And the mountains in reply Echo back their joyous strains Gloria, Gloria Shepherds, why this jubilee Why your joyous strains prolong Say what may these tidings be Which inspire your heavenly song Gloria, Gloria Gloria, in excelsis Deo Gloria, in excelsis Deo Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing Come adore on bended knee Christ the Lord, the new born King Gloria, Gloria Gloria, in excelsis Deo Gloria, in excelsis Deo We sing gloria Gloria, in excelsis Deo Gloria, in excelsis Deo |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Music Of Christmas, The (1995)
Carol Of The Bells
Hark how the bells, sweet silver bells, all seem to say, throw cares away Christmas is here, bringing good cheer, to young and old, meek and the bold, Oh how they pound, raising the sound, o'er hill and dale, telling their tale, Gaily they ring while people sing songs of good cheer, Christmas is here, Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas, Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas, On on they send , on without end, their joyful tone to every home Dong Ding dong ding, dong Bong |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Music Of Christmas, The (1995)
In a one bedroom apartment
On the humble side of town There stands a little Christmas tree Looks a lot like Charlie Brown's And underneath there's one little gift for him And one little gift for her After six months on the new job They're still barely getting by So in the way of decorations There's nothing there to catch your eye But both of them Would be the first to say We're together We're gonna have the merriest Christmas Anyway 'Cause Christmas is all in the heart That's where the feeling starts And like a fire inside It touches every heart And even if no white snow falls That's all right because The joy can still be found Wherever you are 'Cause Christmas is all It's all in the heart Two little blonde haired boys with big dreams Tried to sleep but sleep wouldn't come We'd be tearing into presents Long before the break of dawn With Mom and Dad and cameras making sure We'd never forget that day Now I'm the one who's taking pictures In the middle of the night Of my own blonde headed dreamers That just can't wait until daylight And in my sleepy eyes The spark still glows Well I guess there's just some things A kid never outgrows 'Cause Christmas is all in the heart That's where the feeling starts And like a fire inside It touches every part Christmas is all in the heart And even if no white snow falls That's okay because The joy can still be found Wherever you are 'Cause Christmas is all It's all in the heart No, it's not in the snow That may or may not fall And it's not in the gifts Around the tree It's in the love heaven gave The night our Savior came And that same love Can still be found where ever you are 'Cause Christmas is all in the heart It's all in the heart |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Music Of Christmas, The (1995)
Her house was where the family gathered every Christmas eve;
A feast was set on the table and gifts were placed beneath the tree. Everything was picture perfect, Grandpa would laugh and say, That woman spends the whole year getting ready for this day. One year the leaves began to fall and her health began to fade; We moved her to a place where they could watch her night and day. But she kept making plans for Christmas from her little room; She told everyone, I'll miss you but I'll be leaving soon. I'm going home for Christmas and I'm going home to stay; I'm going home for Christmas and nothing's gonna keep me away. I'll be with the ones I love to celebrate the Savior's birth; This gift will be worth more to me than anything on earth. I'm going home, home for Christmas. All the leaves outside have fallen to be covered by the snow; The family comes with food and gifts and Grandpa comes alone. There's a sadness in our silence as the Christmas story's read, And with tears, Grandpa reminds us of the words that Grandma said. I'm going home for Christmas and I'm going home to stay; I'm going home for Christmas and nothing's gonna keep me away. She'll be face to face with Jesus as we celebrate His birth, And this gift will be worth more to her than anything on earth, 'Cause she'll be home. And as we sing 'Joy to the World' I can't help thinking Of the joy that's in her eyes right now. And though our hearts still ache, we know that as we celebrate, She's singing with the herald angels and heaven's glowing on her face. And now she's home for Christmas and now she's home to stay; She's home for Christmas, and nothin' could've kept her away. She'll be face to face with Jesus, as we celebrate His birth, And this gift will be worth more to her than anything on earth. She's home, she's home for Christmas. She is home, she's home for Christmas. |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Music Of Christmas, The (1995)
O come all ye faithful
Joyful and triumphant O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem Come and behold Him Born the King of angels O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord Sing choirs of angels Sing in exultation O sing all ye citizens of heaven above Glory to God All glory in the highest O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord Yea, Lord we bless thee Born for our salvation Oh Jesus, forever be Thy name adored Word of the Father Now in flesh appearing O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Music Of Christmas, The (1995)
O come, O come Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel Shall come to Thee, O Israel Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel Shall come to Thee, O Israel |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Music Of Christmas, The (1995)
One of us is crying
As our hopes and dreams Are led away in chains And we're left all alone And one of us is dying As are love Is slowly lowered in the grave Oh, and we're left on our own But for all of us who journey Through the dark abyss of loneliness There comes a great announcement "We are never alone" For the One who made each heart that breaks The Giver of each breath we take Has come to earth And given hope its birth (chorus) And our God is with us, Emmanuel And He's come to save us, Emmanuel And we will never face life alone Now that God has made Himself known As Father and Friend, with us through the end Emmanuel He spoke with prophets' voices And He showed Himself in a cloud of fire But no one had seen His face Until the One most holy Revealed to us His perfect heart's desire And left His rightful place And in one glorious moment All eternity was shaken As God broke through the darkness That had kept us apart And with love that conquers loneliness And hope that fills all emptiness He came to earth to show our worth (chorus) So rejoice, oh, rejoice Emmanuel has come (chorus) |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Music Of Christmas, The (1995)
Oh what a precious promise,
Oh what a gift of love; An angel told a virgin that She's gonna have a son. And though it's a precious promise, She wonders how can this be; What will the people say And what if Joseph can't believe. And her questions and her fears Are met with an overwhelming joy That God has chosen her. Oh what a precious promise; Mary waits as heaven comes to her. Oh what a precious promise, Oh what a gift of love; Joseph makes his choice to do What few men would have done: To take Mary as his bride, When she's already carrying a child That isn't his own. Oh what a precious promise; Mary and the child will have a home. And shepherds stand on a hillside, Their hearts racing with the news the angel told them; A star's light fills up the dark sky, As a night of precious promise is unfolding. Oh what a precious promise, Oh what a gift of love; The waiting now is over and The time has finally come. For the God who made this world To roll back the curtain And unveil His passion for the heart of man. Oh what a precious promise, Lying in a manger in Bethlehem. |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Music Of Christmas, The (1995)
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright 'round yon virgin mother and child Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace Away in a manger, no crib for a bed The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head The stars in the sky look down where He lay The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me I pray Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care And fit us for heaven, to live with Thee there O holy night, the stars are brightly shining It is the night of the dear Savior's birth Long lay the world in sin and error pining 'Til He appeared and the soul felt it's worth A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn Fall on your knees, oh hear the angel voices O night divine, O night when Christ was born O night divine, O night, O night divine |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Music Of Christmas, The (1995)
Well He cried when He was hungry
Did all the things that babies do He rocked and He napped on His mother's lap And He wiggled and giggled and cooed There were the cheers when He took His first step And the tears when He got His first teeth Almost everything about this little baby Seemed as natural as it could be But this baby made the angels sing And this baby made new star shine in the sky And this baby had come to change the world This baby was God's own son This baby was like no other one This baby was God with us, This baby was Jesus And this baby grew into a young boy Who learned to read and write and wrestle with dad There was the climbin' of trees and scrapin' of knees And all the fun that a boy's born to have He grew taller and some things started changing Like His complexion and the sound of His voice There was work to be done as a carpenter's son And all the neighbors said He's such a fine boy But this boy made the angels sing And this boy made a new star shine in the sky This boy had come to change the world This boy was God's own son This boy was like no other one This boy was God with us This boy became a man And love made Him laugh And death made Him cry With the life that He lived And the death that He died He showed us heaven with His hands and His heart 'Cause this man was God's own son This man was like no other one Holy and human right from the start This baby made the angels sing And this baby made a new star shine in the sky This baby had come to change the world This baby was God's own son This baby was like no other one This baby was God with us This baby This baby was Jesus Yeah This baby was Jesus This baby was Jesus |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Early Years, The (1996)
Another case of I wish I wouldn’t have
Another promise not to let Him down again Fighting battles in a war I thought was over The old man of sin died a long time ago But left behind a sinful nature deep within So if I want to win this fight There’s a part of me that must die But I’m not gonna cry ‘Cause I’m dying to live Live for Jesus Dying to give myself to Him And the life that He gives will be mine If I am dying to live Dying to live Live for Jesus I want to give myself to him Gonna give up from now on I’m dying to live Giving up what I can’t keep anyway To gain something that I know I’ll never lose Trading in the temporary for the eternal And though it’s settled I’m reminded everyday To live or die to self it’s up to me to choose So if I want to win the fight there’s a part of me That must die Well I’ve said my goodbyes ‘Cause I’m dying to live Live for Jesus Dying to give myself to Him And the life that He gives will be mine If I am dying to live Dying to live Live for Jesus I want to give myself to him Gonna give up from now on I’m dying to live ‘Cause I’m dying to live Live for Jesus Dying to give myself to Him And the life that He gives will be mine If I am dying to live Dying to live Live for Jesus I want to give myself to him Gonna give up from now on I’m dying to live ‘Cause I’m dying to live Live for Jesus Dying to give myself to Him And the life that He gives will be mine If I am dying to live Dying to live Live for Jesus I want to give myself to him Gonna give up from now on I’m dying to live |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Early Years, The (1996)
In the distance I can see the storm
clouds coming my way And I need to find a shelter Before it starts to rain So I turn and run to You Lord You’re the only place to go Where unfailing love surrounds me When I need it most You’re my hiding place Safe in Your embrace I’m protected from the storm that rages When the waters rise And I run to hide Lord, in You, I find my hiding place I’m not asking You to take away My troubles Lord ‘Cause it’s through the stormy weather I learn to trust You more So I thank You for Your promise I have come to know Your unfailing love surrounds me When I need it most You’re my hiding place Safe in Your embrace I’m protected from the storm that rages When the waters rise And I run to hide Lord, in You, I find my hiding place So let Your people seek You While You may be found ‘Cause you’re our only refuge When the rain comes pouring down You’re my hiding place Safe in Your embrace I’m protected from the storm that rages When the waters rise And I run to hide Lord, in You, I find my hiding place |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Early Years, The (1996)
Sometimes His eyes were gentle
And filled with laughter And sometimes they cried Sometimes there was a fire Of holy anger In Jesus’ eyes But the eyes that saw hope in the hopeless That saw through the fault to the need Are the same eyes that look down from heaven Into the deepest part of you and me His eyes are always upon us His eyes never close in sleep And no matter where you go You will always be in His eyes, in His eyes Sometimes His voice comes calling Like rolling thunder Or like driving rain And sometimes His voice is quiet And we start to wonder If He knows our pain But He who spoke peace to the water Cares more for our hearts than the waves And the voice that once said, You’re forgiven Still says, You’re forgiven, today Sometime I look above me when starts are shining And I feel so small How could the God of heaven and all creation Know I’m hear at all But then in the silence He whispers My child, I created you too And you’re my most precious creation I even gave my Son for you And His eyes are always upon us His eyes never close in sleep And no matter where you go You will always be You will always be in His eyes No matter where you go You will always be in His eyes Sometimes His eyes were gentle And filled with laughter |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Early Years, The (1996)
I can do all things
Through Christ who gives me strength But sometime I wonder what He can do through me No great sucess to show No glory on my own Yet in my weakness He is there to let me know His strength is perfect when our strength is gone He'll carry us when we can't carry on Raised in His power, the weak become strong His strength is perfect, His strength is perfect We can only know The power that He holds When we truly see how deep our weakness goes His strength in us begins Where ours comes to an end He hears our humble cry and proves again His strength is perfect when our strength is gone He'll carry us when we can't carry on Raised in His power, the weak become strong His strength is perfect, His strength is perfect |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Early Years, The (1996)
As I look back on the road I’ve traveled
I see so many times He carried me through And if there’s one thing that I’ve learned in my life My Redeemer is faithful and true My Redeemer is faithful and true My Redeemer is faithful and true Everything He has said He will do And every morning His mercies are new My Redeemer is faithful and true My heart rejoices when I read the promise There is a place I am preparing for you I know someday I’ll see my Lord face to face ‘Cause my Redeemer is faithful and true My Redeemer is faithful and true Everything He has said He will do And every morning His mercies are new My Redeemer is faithful and true And in every situation He has proved His love to me When I lack the understanding, He gives more grace to me My Redeemer is faithful and true Everything He has said He will do And every morning His mercies are new My Redeemer is faithful and true My Redeemer is faithful and true |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Early Years, The (1996)
Well, it’s my turn now
Yes, it’s my turn now My turn to give my life away I close the book and I shake my head Sometimes I can’t believe the things I’ve read I don’t deserve what He did for me He gave His love and His life away And now He’s asking me to do the same So I’m gonna give Him all I am And all I ever hope to be Well, it’s my turn now Yes, it’s my turn now My turn to give my life away I open up the book and look again I read the stories of the faithful men Who gave up all they had to follow Him He used the strong and He used the weak He even gave the timid words to speak He called whoever listened then And now His call goes out again Well, it’s my turn now Yes, it’s my turn now My turn to give my life away My turn to say I love Him My turn to let Him know My life is His so where He leads me that’s where I will go Well, it’s my turn now Yes, it’s my turn now My turn to give my life away |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Early Years, The (1996)
Strolling past temptation avenue
You hear so many voices calling you Maybe you’ll step in and take a quick look around Try to walk through it and you’re gonna fall down You’ve gotta run away Turn around and run the other way Don’t even look in the direction Of a thought you should not entertain You’ve gotta run away It’s a prison that is calling your name You just can’t win if you play So run away There comes a time when you must stand and fight When the darkness tries to overcome the light But sin that is dressed up in the color of gray Is only defeated When we run away You’ve gotta run away Turn around and run the other way Don’t even look in the direction Of a thought you should not entertain You’ve gotta run away It’s a prison that is calling your name You just can’t win if you play So run away Don’t put yourself in that position Where sin can make it’s proposition And if you find that you have fallen You gotta get up get ready to run Next time sin comes calling, calling You’ve gotta run away Turn around and run the other way Don’t even look in the direction Of a thought you should not entertain You’ve gotta run away It’s a prison that is calling your name You just can’t win if you play You’ve gotta run away Turn around and run the other way Don’t even look in the direction Of a thought you should not entertain You’ve gotta run away It’s a prison that is calling your name You just can’t win if you play You’ve gotta run away |
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from Steven Curtis Chapman - Early Years, The (1996)
Just when I though I was strong
Another weak day comes along And all my righteousness goes wrong But I was doing so well My dreams to be a Godly man Seem out of reach of my own hand But where I fall short His grace still stands If I have faith like a child And if Monday’s child is fair of face And Tuesday’s child is full of grace Then you can call me a Tuesday’s child Like Wednesday’s child, I’m full of woe And Thursday’s child I’ve got far to go But you can call me a Tuesday’s child Sounds too easy some might say There’s a bigger price to pay But when Jesus gave His life away It was once and for all So with more of His grace filling me I more than ever want to be Growing up in purity With the faith of a child And if Monday’s child is fair of face And Tuesday’s child is full of grace Then you can call me a Tuesday’s child Like Wednesday’s child, I’m full of woe And Thursday’s child I’ve got far to go But you can call me a Tuesday’s child That’s what I want to be Full of His grace for me Knowing he’s all I need And if Monday’s child is fair of face And Tuesday’s child is full of grace Then you can call me a Tuesday’s child Like Wednesday’s child, I’m full of woe And Thursday’s child I’ve got far to go But you can call me a Tuesday’s child That’s what I want to be Full of His grace for me Knowing he’s all I need And if Monday’s child is fair of face Sharing the grace he gives That’s how I want to live Free in His promises I want to be a Tuesday’s child |
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