i'm not the one to spoil a party
to break up all the fun
but mama says you've got a problem
so it seems my time has come
to open up the kingdom
to bring the truth home with a sign
better do what mama tells me
and turn this water into wine
well people choose to critise me
soon they'll start to call me names
they'll label me a 'wine bibber'
next i'll be the 'sinner's friend'
but i'm here to please the father
i didn't come to tow the line
and i'm ready to get started
by turning water into wine
now some find fault with my lifestyle
and my choice of company
but you need to get hands dirty
to save a lost humanity
soon i'll gather lifeless branches
and graft them to the living vine
but for now let's join the party
and turn this water into wine
Caravans from Midian
Laden with fine gold
Camel trains crossing desert sands
Traversing ancient roads
Merchants come from distant lands
Aromas thick with spice
Enrich the campfire’s mystic tales
Through those dark Arabian nights
Over spice, over spice laden mountains
Over spice laden mountains of old
Bearing tribute, precious tribute
Paying homage with their gifts of
Pure incense and gold
Nomads of our modern day
Bearing equal precious wares
Gold of worship, pure spice of love
Incense of fervent prayer
Travelers come from many lands
Unite as one to bring
A rich and fragrant offering
Unto the King of Kings
Over spice, over spice laden mountains
Over spice laden mountains of old
Bearing tribute, precious tribute
Paying homage with their gifts of
Pure incense and gold
May God be taken by surprise
By random acts of worship
May He take delight in what He hears
As we express our love for Him
May the Lord be stopped within His tracks
By a show of deep affection
As we seek to render to His Name
Highest honour and esteem
Taken by surprise
Surprised by worship
Taken by surprise
Surprised by worship
May God be taken by surprise
By a spontaneous combustion
Of worship pouring from the lips
Of a people set apart
May His Spirit spark the flame of love
When the oil of joy is flowing
Upon the glowing embers of
A broken contrite heart
May our worship be as fragrant
As the scent along the wayside
That reaches up to greet the passer by
With devotion that’s as varied as
The colours of the rainbow
That stretch across a grey and tear filled sky
Taken by surprise
Surprised by worship
Taken by surprise
Surprised by worship
By the rivers of Babylon
We sat and wept
When we remembered Zion
How we choked on our regrets
By the rivers of Babylon
We hung our guitars
“For Sale”
In a Babylonian street bazaar
In the gardens of Babylon
We hung our heads and cried
How can we sing the Lord’s song
With such emptiness inside
In the gardens of Babylon
How can we sing the
“Song of the Lord”
While in a strange and foreign land
If I forget you, Jerusalem
Or let another song my voice and skills employ…
If I forget you, Jerusalem
Or place another love above my highest joy…
Come unto me all who struggle within
Lean on me all who wrestle with sin
Take my yoke upon you
And learn from me
For my burden is light
My burden is light (repeat)
Come unto me all you who labour
I will give you rest
Come unto me when you grow tired
Take my yoke upon you
And learn, learn from me
For my yoke is easy
My burden is light
My burden is light
Got my share of bitter sorrows
Suffered wounds without a cause
Tarried long beside the bottle
In return got a fool's applause
Its hard to kick the habit
Once you crave the booze
Do you need some advice?
You'll do well to heed the tale
Of the snalkbite blues
Took a stroll down to the drugstore
Put a quarter in the slot
Feel how the noose gets even tighter
As the hangman ties the knot
A slave bound to his master
Never gets to choose
If you'll take my advice
You'll do well to heed the tale
Of the snakebite blues
Sure, the taste is smooth and easy
Soon your sorrows start to pale
But best beware this sweet libation
Carries a sting within it's tail
Its the pathway to destruction
With everything to lose
The devil shows no mercy
When the sweet red mocker comes
To claim his dues
She broke an alabaster jar
Of exotic, rare perfume
A costly, aromatic brand
Of quality seldom seen
She squandered in a brief moment
The pride of her treasure chest
In a reckless gesture of her love
For the man from Nazareth
She did something beautiful
In her time
He grumbled for he deemed it waste
The scent split on Christ s head
It could have fetched a handsome price
And fed hungry mouths instead
But love was never in his heart
Nor philanthropy motif
For a man who cared not for the poor
A common pilferer and thief
He spoilt something beautiful
In his time
For it s not about how much we spend
Or counting up the cost
For lavish gifts that we bestow
On Christ are never lost
It s not about how much we spend
Or counting the expense
For selfless giving shuns reward
And seeks no recompense
We have so much to answer for
In the choices that we make
So take the time to make the most
Of opportunities we face
Spare no expense to show our love
In action and in thought
What we have may not seem much
But to others means a lot
If you want to make an imprint in this life
Go do something beautiful in your time
Yes, go do something beautiful in your time
Don't try to tell me
You ain't got what it takes
You get once chance at life
So, learn from your mistakes
To stand for your belief
Abandon your restraint
Its time to make a move
Nothin' ventured, nothin' gained
Don't shy away from
The challenge's embrace
The risk of failure
Small price for sure success
To make an impact
Will always cost you pain
Go ahead and prove me wrong
Nothin' ventured, nothin' gained
Nothin' ventured, nothin' gained
the trains are all on strike today
the kids are late for school
the traffic on the roads is out of hand
another day has just begun on the 'lonely hearts' estate
its may 24th and things are grand!
well people get together, complain about the weather
and talk of all the things they plan to do
they share their hopes and fears
and talk of better days then
take their place in the unemployment queue
there's rumours of another war
its on the latest news
a case of more unrest among the packs
the moabites by all accounts
have moved a boundary stone
the philistines demand they put it back
wouldn't it be nice if we all could live together
without the urge to shed each other's blood
to show respect for other's rights
and sow the seeds of peace
across the wastelands of our neighbourhoods
well Alex B. has struck it rich
his numbers all came up
when he played the nation's biggest lottery
he left his job and sold his house
he quickly found a wife
they're cruising in the south pacific sea
suzi's dad has lost his job
his pride was sacrificed
down by the profit idol's shrine
the stress was all to much for him
he later took his life
they say he had just turned forty nine
give us this day our daily bread
on a sunday of you please
the preacher stands to slice it with a knife
'we live each day by faith you see,
so don't rely on sight,
understanding's not the recipe for life'
God is in high heaven
the Lord sits on the throne
its may 24th Your will be done
its may 24th Your kingdom come
face in the earth
with a mouthful of dirt
wearing sackcloth and ashes
for laughter and mirth
its lonely down here
few people are found
shedding a tear
on this holy ground
room full of scent
exotic perfume
such love and devotion
so tearfully strewn
its lonely down there
as mary once found
wiping his feet
on that holy ground
A father and son on the beach hand in hand
'Dad, lets build a castle right here in the sand'
In the cool of the evening, on their knees side by side
Sharing moments together, precious moments together
They build it with pride
The following day they return at sundown
The child's happy smile has turned to a frown
For the castle they built on the previous day
By the incoming tide, by the incoming tide
Has been swept away
With much consolation homeward they turn
'Son don't be discouraged, there's a lesson to learn
For we built up our castle with its towers tall and grand
But we laid it's foundation, yes we laid it's foundation
In the shifting sand'
Well some choose for riches seeking fortune and fame
Building scaffolds of folly to uphold their name
But those who will follow the straight narrow way
Have laid their foundation, have laid their foundation
On the Rock that will stay
What are you building?
How long will it last?
Do you build with a view to eternity
Or solely with an eye on the past
What are you building?
How long will it last?
All man made memorials
All our wonderful castles of clay
By the merciless tides of time
Will be swept away
Beside the Age Old Fountain
Come sinners gather round
Wash your robes in the river
Where the grace of God abounds
Come wash your robes in the river
Thats flowing from the Saviours nail pierced hands
Come wash your robes in the river
Thats flowing from the Saviours nail pierced hands
Beside the Age Old Fountain
There is reserved a place
For sinners such as you and me
In need of saving grace
Come put your trust in the Saviour
And lay your burdens down at His feet
Come put your trust in the Saviour
And lay your burdens down at His feet
Woke up, monday morning blues
Same old prospects, same old news
Standing at the bus stop at ten to nine
About to take my place in life's production line
Just another day down in the factory
Just another day down in the factory of life
Just turned ten my head starts to reel
Spinning like a top, like a cog in a wheel
Cerebral occlusions, my brain starts to melt
As i try to make some sense of life's converyor belt
Took a trip dowm memory lane
To see for myself how things have changed
You could live in the past but its all in vain
For the wheel of fortune will tunrn just the same
Just another day down in the factory
Just another day down in the factory of life
Look up to a higher sphere
To those who will listen the answer is clear
Schooled by the Master, learning through strife
Our souls are refined in this furnace called life
Just another day down in the faculty
Just another day down in the faculty of life
Just another day
Just another day
Just another day down in the faculty of life
Lord your mighty army
Is striding across the land
Sweeping aside its enemies
By the power of Your outstretched hand
Warriors, fierce and valiant
Yielding a two edged sword
Following in the footsteps of
Their ever victorious Lord
And I'm proud to stand
In the midst of this mighty throng
Proud to stand
Among the ranks of the mighty
Among the ranks of the armies of the Lord
Deep in the heart of battle
Waxing valiant in our fight
Relentless in the struggle
As our enemy turns to flight
We must tarry just a little longer
The victory is nearly won
Faith prevails, death is vanquished
In power His kingdom comes
And I'm proud to stand
In the midst of this mighty throng
Proud to stand
Among the ranks of the mighty
Among the ranks of the armies of the Lord
And I'm proud to serve
In the midst of this mighty throng
Proud to serve
Under the bloodstained banner
Of the mighty, victorious
Eternal, invincible Lord
Don't look back
If you value your life
Think pillar of salt
Remember Lot's wife
Burn all your bridges
Say goodbye,
To this dying world
His kingdom is near
Time to be good to your soul
Don't look back
Put your hand to the plough
Don’t put off ‘til tomorrow
What you need to do now
Step out in faith
Taking His Word
A lamp to light your path
Don’t risk turning back
Nail your colours to the mast
Don't look back
Learn the lesson of those
Who fell by the wayside
In love with this world
Be sure to take the time
To leave the past behind
There's a prize to be won
A treasure waiting to be found
A tribute to reluctant heroes everywhere who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of God and fellow man { Tags : Christian, commemerative, tribute }
Did you confuse me with someone else
When you branded me a hero
Placed a ribbon around the neck
Of an inconsolable widow
Do you believe thoughts of bravery filled
My mind when pressed on every side
Or courage was the driving force
When fate plucked me from the crowd?
There was no time to contemplate
The consequence of course or action
Ponder the value of the cause
No time for introspection
Our final thoughts a secret to the grave
As we reach far beyond where duty calls
Lay down our lives, say a fond farewell
At the place where heroes fall
Were they gallant in their noble deeds
Did their faith shine clear and bright
When they were plucked from obscurity
And thrust into the world's limelight
Did courage rise, were their doubts soon dispelled
As their feet reached the point of no recall
Were their heads held high with that final step
To the place where heroes fall?
We will remember with deep gratitude
Their sacrifice upon life's altar
Lay a wreath to commemerate lest
We forget their acts of valour
A candle flickers through a window pane
There's a plaque to remind us on the wall
Where we bow our heads, say a final prayer
At the place where heroes fall
Lord be gracious to me
for men are in pursuit
they take delight in laying
traps before my feet
all day long they twist my words
they plot to do me harm
they scheme behind my back
intent to bring me down
as for me
i am a man of peace
searching far and near
for a sign of peace ad hope
though it seems that peace
is but a dream
about as far away from here
as a dove in distant oaks
oh God have mercy on me
for i am in distress
my foes have tied the noose
that dangles round my neck
on no account let them escape
in anger foil their plans
reach out and rescue me
from falling in their hands
as for me
i am a man of peace
searching far and near
for a sign of peace ad hope
though it seems that peace
is but a dream
about as far away from here
as a dove in distant oaks
Won't you tell me, if you can
Will the hunter catch his prey
Will his arrow strike the eagle
Before breaking of the day?
Ever striving in his quest
Will he rest at last?
As he takes his nightly journey
On his herculean task.
Can you tell me, if you can
Why the nebula witholds
Hidden secrets of the universe
The chemisty of worlds?
Can you tell me where you were
When the stars first shone
When I laid the chief foundation stone
And mother earth was born?
Can you take me, if you can
To where the lightning is dispersed
To the place where winds are gathered
To be scattered throuhg the earth?
Can you take me, if you can
To the house of snow
Do you know the pathway of the storm
Come, surely you must know!
I have spoken hastily
Of things I have no knowledge of
I thought I knew the answers
But I was very far from the truth
Forgive my arrogance
I bow my head down in the dust
Silver the mists that usher the morn
That frolic and dance with the break of the dawn
Carefree the song of the skylark on high
Over meadows of ripe golden barley and rye
Lofty the mountains with their peaks tall and proud
Majestic in beauty, decked in the clouds
Raging of oceans mighty display
At the voice of Your thunder they hasten away
Soft are the raindrops in autumn that fall
Late in the evening the nightingale calls
Flight of the blackbird, setting of sun
Man goeth home for his labour is done
Sweet is the wine that makes glad heart of man
Fleeting his life, like a flower in its span
Soothing the oil that will make his face shine
When the curtains are drawn with the passage of time
The fool has said within his heart
That there is no God
The Lord looks down from heaven to see
If someone understands
They’ve all become corrupt and choose
Nighttime over day
They’ve all become corrupt and turned
Each one to his own way
The fool has said within his heart
God no longer cares
I do just as I please because
No blame will come my way
Don’t waste my time with pious talk
Of God and righteousness
I’ve made my choice to live this way
And I’ll bear the consequence
The wise man says within his heart
In God I do believe
He seeks to live his life with all
In perfect harmony
His delight is in God’s Word
He seeks to do His will
The Lord shall keep His hand on him
And guard him from all ill
The fool has said within his heart
Don’t think it very odd
For me to live so selfishly
And leave no time for God
I make my own decisions
When all is said and done
I live my life by the golden rule
Look after number one
Those who wait on the Lord
Renew their strength
They shall run and not grow weary
They shall walk and not grow faint (repeat)
They shall mount up with wings as eagles
Taking flight at His command
Spreading their wings as the Spirit leads them
Soaring to heights above
Far above all clouds of doubt and worldy care
Reaching to the skies above
To the place where eagles dare
Reaching to the skies above
To the place where eagles dare
A peel of thunder
Dark clouds gather in the sky
A flash of lightening
In the twinkling of an eye
The trumpet's sounding
A note that signals harvest time
The stars are shaken
Sun and moon hide out of sight
The climax of an age
The thief came throught the night
The waitings over
Labour pains have just begone
The gospel trains a comin'
Rollin'down that railway line
Better get on down, climb aboard
For the train departs on time
Well the gospel trains a comin'
Its a thundrin'down that track
Can you hear the whistle blowing
For my Lord He's a comin'back
Take me back to Oaklahoma
To the place where I was born
To that ranch out in the prairie
Amid those golden plains of corn
There the folks will still be waiting
Though I've wandered far away
Like the prodigal returning
Who's seen the error of his ways
I'm going back to where my heart is
Out in those wild and carefree plains
Where there'll always be a welcome
When a wanderer returns
Take me back to lonesome valley
To the place where I was born
Beside a cross up on a hillside
Where the Saviour hung forlorn
Yes I know He'll still be waiting
Though I've wandered far away
His open arms extend a welcome
To the sheep that went astray
I'm going back to where my heart feels
At peace and one with God
I'll tread again those age old pathways
As when at first I knew the Lord
I'm going back to where my heart feels
At peace and one with God
And I'll know that sweet communion
As when at first I knew the Lord
I'll know that sweet communion
As when at first I knew the Lord
I've lost track of the years I've been trapped in this state
A life thats been lost In infirmity's wake
All hope is blown away
Disappointment is here to stay
I'm paying for my crimes
Just an inmate doing time
From time to time When the season is right
The waters are troubled there's healing in sight
You need to be quick off the ground
To stand a chance in the press of the crowd
Can you help me if you please?
For I'm the man whom angels tease
The years roll by with me locked in this snare
When along comes a man to relieve my despair
He doesn't raise his voice or shout
When he enters and singles me out
Take up your bed and leave
For it's the hour of your reprieve
He finds me again somewhat later that day
Down in the temple learning to pray
He said "Son you ve been made whole
Sin no more less a worse fate befall"
I got my second chance
Down by Five Porticoe's entrance
Yes I got my second chance
Down by Five Porticoe's entrance
Do you believe that one man by his vision
Can make a difference, could put an end to war?
That passive action can stem the tide of anger
To turn the other cheek kicks violence out the door?
What do you believe?
Do you believe a shallow explanation
Can offer comfort to a mother in distress
When in her arms she hears her childrens' cry of anguish
And in her heart she bears a world of hopelessness?
What do you believe?
Do you believe that all the worlds oppression
Serves some greater good, some mystical design
Could all this mayhem form the pieces of a puzzle
That fit together in some seamless masterplan?
Tell me what do you believe?
I believe that in the end love conquers
In a world where evil holds the upper hand
That simple faith can move the highest mountain
The rose of hope can blossom in a desert land
I believe in God
I believe in God
I believe in God
And the power of love
Many oh Lord are Your wonderful works
Which You have done
Day after day Your glory shines forth
With the strenght of the midday sun
Who can recount the works of the Lord
Which He has done
Day after day their number mounts up
Who can recall their sum
Who can declare the works of the Lord
Many oh Lord are Your tender thoughts
Shown unto me
More than the countless stars in the sky
Or grains of sand by the sea
If I would try to count them all
Then I should fail
No one can fathom the depth of the love
That fastened those hands to the nails
Many oh Lord are your tender
Many oh Lord are your tender
No one can fathom the depth of the love
That drove those hands through the nails
Many oh Lord are your tender
Many oh Lord are your tender
Many oh Lord are your tender
thoughts to me
where would i be
if the lord had not watched over me?
where would i be
if i had never known his love?
i'd be cast adrift on an open sea
tossed about by restless waves
washed up like driftwood on some distant shore
without a cross on my grave
a man without purpose and hope
whose got no meaning in life
thats where i'd be
i said
thats where i'd be
where would i be
if the lord had not watched over me?
I said where would i be if i had never known his love?
i'd be wandering aimlessly down some dead end street
trapped in a hopeless plight
caught up in a net with no escape
i'd be lost in the dead of night
a man without purpose and hope
whose got no meaning in life
thats where i'd be
i said
thats where i'd be
Chorus
You can’t stop the Son from shining
From shining on me
You can’t take away the joy
That Jesus Christ bequeathed to me
You can’t stop the Son from shining
Shining down on me
You can’t take away the joy
The joy that Jesus Christ has given to me
I’ve got that California feeling
Deep down in my soul
The scars are gone, the pain is healed
For Jesus made me whole
The clouds of doubt have been dispelled
And cares cast far away
The outlook for the soul is good
Blue skies are here to stay
I feel the spirit rise within
There’s music all around
The summer of the soul has come
I’ve been lifted to higher ground
I am the man who knows affliction
Struck down by the rod of Gods wrath
Call me unlucky, a child of misfortune
In darkness I’m doomed to walk
Repeatedly He turns his hand
And strikes with heavy blows
My skin and flesh just waste away
He has broken all my bones
I’m like a city He has besieged
Encircled with bitterness
He’s locked me up, I can’t escape
He ignores my cry of distress
Is it good for a man to sit
Alone and chew on dust?
How long will You reject outright
The man whom You have crushed?
New every morning is God’s faithfulness
With every sunrise his mercy goes forth
The lord’s love will never cease
His compassion never fails
The Lord will shed abroad His light
Where darkness still prevails
Yet in the depths of my despair
I will never give up on hope
For I recall when the sun still shone
In the land of honey and milk
I cried out loud in my distress
My plea reached to his ears
The Lord has listened to my prayer
His has vanquished all my fears
New every morning is God’s faithfulness
With every sunrise his mercy goes forth
The lord’s love will never cease
His compassion never fails
The Lord will shed abroad His light
Where darkness still prevails
Where did you find such harmony of colour
When you first began to paint the dawn
Blending sight and scent and sound together
To compliment the rising sun?
What is the hidden combination
To unlock the secret of the colour wheel?
Where did you find such inspiration
When you designed the blueprint for the dawn?
I try to match you stroke for stroke
To the embarrassment of a blushing canvas
Shades of crimson alizarin
Wash into a sea of cerulean blue
Whatever made me think I could capture
Something of the beauty of creation’s rapture
Try as I may I can never reach
The quality of handiwork
In your “Morning” masterpiece
Like a bad dream, by day and through the night
An open wound turning septic in my sight
I’ve been caught within a net
Hedged in with no way out
I cry aloud but will anybody hear?
I need a friend but no one ventures near
I’m forgotten and despised
All my hope is gone
But I know that my Redeemer lives
He shall stand upon the earth
But I know that my Redeemer lives
And at last I shall see God
Face to face
A courtroom drama, I protest my innocence
Standing in the dock but where is my defence?
When the verdict has been passed
Justice goes astray
No words express the anguish that I feel
I’ve lost my case with no hope of an appeal
Oh that my words were written down
Engraved in rock for all to read
But I know that my Redeemer lives
He shall stand upon the earth
Yes I know that my Redeemer lives
And at last I shall see God
Yes I know, yes I know
My Redeemer lives
Yes I know, yes I know
My Redeemer lives
And at last I shall see God
Face to face
I don’t know much about philosophy
Ain’t got a masters in psychology
If you ask me the meaning of life
There’s a time to be born
There’s a time to die
And if the subject of theology
Leaves me spinning in my head
What should I do then with the Christ who claims
To have died and come back from the grave?
He’s a modern day dilemma
He’s a puzzle that won’t easily be solved
Is He an alien come from outer space
Is He a mystic or the Son of God?
Some claim He’s a guru with new angles on life
Others cry imposter and fraud
Could He be a good man who has just been mislead
Is He a wise man, Messiah, or a prophet from God
The claim He makes you can choose to ignore
Only at the peril of your spiritual health
Could He be the answer to the meaning of life
You’ll have to judge that for yourself
He’s a modern day dilemma
He’s a puzzle that won’t easily be solved
Is He an alien come from outer space
Is He a mystic or the Son of God?
He’s a modern day dilemma
He’s a puzzle that won’t easily be solved
Is He the answer to the meaning of life
Go find out for yourself!
The last words of a repentant criminal who found no mercy at the hands of man
but in his dying moments finds mercy and forgiveness from the bleeding hands of
the Saviour sharing a similar fate on the cross at Calvary. { Tags : Christian, contemporary, acoustic, rock }
Lord remember me when you come into your kingdom
Lord remember me for night draws near
Lord remember me when you enter your kingdom
Lord remember me for the end is near
Nailed to a cross on Calvary
I’m repaying my debt to society
There’s no mercy on earth for this sinner’s deeds
O Lord please have mercy on me
Nailed to a cross on Calvary
Your bearing the sins of humanity
Just an innocent man who’s committed no crime
Lord have mercy on me for it’s time
Lord remember me when you come into your kingdom
Lord remember me for night draws near
Lord remember me when you enter your kingdom
Lord remember me for the end is near
Shadows steal across the silent desert sands
Night falls hard as sunlight fades
A myriad of silver stars survey the lonely road
Nearing journey’s end, her time draws near
Yesterday a child, today the call of motherhood
It’s busy on the streets in downtown Bethlehem
On this the birth of Christmas eve
An anxious father shops around for room and board
Time and time again he’s turned away
There’s nothing left in town but a run down one star cattle shed
For unto us, unto us a son is given
Unto us, unto us a child is born
As shepherds slumber with their flocks upon the hills
Beneath a starlit canopy
A band of restless angels burst upon the peaceful scene
And to everyone’s bewilderment
Eternal mysteries in choral song reveal
I fasten tinsel to the tree on Christmas eve
And pour a glass of festive cheer
And while I warm myself beside the open hearth
A mother wraps her newborn child in rags
And baby Jesus draws first breath
Sweet stench of cattle hide
For unto us, unto us a son is given
Unto us, unto us a child is born
The government shall rest upon his shoulders
The destiny of all mankind placed in such tiny Hands
I was glad, very glad when they said unto me
Let us go to the House of the Lord
Our feet are standing within your gates
In your gates O Jerusalem
Within these walls we will raise a shout
A cry of victory unto the Lord
Declare His strength, sing of all His might
And celebrate the power, celebrate the power
Celebrate the power of His love
You’d better watch out
Better mind your step
They’re out to get you
They’ll scheme behind your back
Just around the corner
Lying there in wait
When you least expect it
You’ll find there’s no escape
Skating on thin ice
Pushing your luck to the limit
Skating on thin ice
Taking the chance that your luck runs out
I tried to warn you
Your heading for a fall
Odds stacked against you
With no way back at all
Advice rejected,
Instruction you have spurned
Well you know the proverb
Play with fire and you’ll get burned
Skating over thin ice
Don’t push you luck
Don’t push you luck to the limit (repeat)
Wisdom cries aloud
Her voice raised in the streets
In the open markets
The gates where people meet
If you had listened
Took heed to my advice
You’d have found the Way out
But now you’ll pay the price for
Skating on thin ice
Pushing your luck to the limit
Skating on thin ice
Taking the chance that your luck runs out
As for God, His way is perfect
The Word of the Lord is tried
He is a shield to those who will trust Him
To those taking refuge by His side
For who is God but the Lord
And who is a rock beside our God
The God who girds me with strength
And sets my feet upon high places
He trains my hands for the battle
Teaching me to yield the weapons of our warefare
He's given me the shield of salvation
His right hand keeps me from falling
My heart is astir with a goodly theme
I will address these verses
To the King of Kings
My heart overflows with a noble cause
I will ascribe my worship
To the Lord of Lords
My tongue is the pen of a gifted scribe
My voice the ink that flows
My heart a living manuscript
Where worship is composed
My hands are the tools of an artisan
With fingers trained to dance
Over ivory inlaid frets they skip
His worship to enhance
Bread of my body broken for you
Take it and eat it and as you do
Wine of my lifeblood freely outpoured
Take it and drink it and as you do
Do it in love for me
Eat it and drink it and as you do
Do it in love for me
Eat it and drink it and as you do
Do it in love and remembrance of me
Do it in love
Do it in love
Do it in love for me
May the Lord answer you
When you are in distress
May the God of Jacob protect you
And guard your every step
May He send you help from heaven
May He give you His support
For within the walls of Zion
Is our strength forevermore
May He grant the desires of your heart
May He make your plans succeed
May He give you rest from all your foes
And meet your every need
The Lord is my shepherd
I shall not need
He makes me to lie down
In pastures green
He leads me beside
Still waters of quietness
Gently restoring my soul
And though I should walk
Through the valley of shadows
Death holds no fear
With You by my side
Your rod and Your staff
Are ever before me
Their presence my comfort and guide
You set forth before me
A table to envy
Annointed with oil
My cup overflows
Your goodness and mercy
My footsteps shall follow
All the days, all the days of my life
Remember now your creator
In days of your youth
Before the evil years draw in and surround you
And quench desire for the truth
Before the sun, the moon and all the stars are darkened
And the clouds return again after the rain
For in that day the watchmen tremble,
Mighty men grow weak
The windows all have been darkened
And the doors in every street
Have all been shut
Remember Him before the silver cord is broken
And the golden bowl lies crushed beneath it’s weight
The pitcher by the well has cracked
The wheel no longer turns
The dust returns into the earth
The spirit unto God
From whence it came
Running the gauntlet
Running the gauntlet
Breaking all the rules
Pushing the limit
Pushing the limit
Ain’t nobody’s fool
I’m tired of hiding, being taken for a coward
Let’s take this risk for great is the reward
No more waiting the courage we will find
Let’s get reckless throw caution to the wind
Who knows the outcome, the victory to be gained?
Who has the courage, is not easily afraid?
Desperation has brought us to this place
With few or many, the Lord has power to save
Running the gauntlet
Running the gauntlet
Breaking all the rules
Taking our chances
Taking our chances
Got nothing left to lose
Remember now your creator
In days of your youth
Before the evil years draw in and surround you
And quench desire for the truth
Before the sun, the moon and all the stars are darkened
And the clouds return again after the rain
For in that day the watchmen tremble,
Mighty men grow weak
The windows all have been darkened
And the doors in every street
Have all been shut
Remember Him before the silver cord is broken
And the golden bowl lies crushed beneath it’s weight
The pitcher by the well has cracked
The wheel no longer turns
The dust returns into the earth
The spirit unto God
From whence it came
Patiently we wait with expectation
For the advent of , the advent of that day
Poised on the verge of earth’s pending dissolution
Hastening His desire through our fervent prayer
Seeking always to be found in Him
Free from blemish and reproach
Awaiting with anticipation
His promised world of righteousness
His promised world of righteousness
Even so Lord Jesus come
Maranatha come Lord come!
In just a little while
I’ll be leaving you
In just a little while
I’ll be gone
For just a little while
You will grieve for me
But I will not forsake you
As orphans in the storm
In just a little while
I’ll be leaving you
In just a little while
I’ll be gone
For just a little while
You will grieve for me
But sorrow turns to gladness
Grief gives way to joy
In just a little while
I’ll be leaving you
In just a little while
I’ll return
The sun has shone down in the Valley of Engedi
The grapes upon the vine are ripe
The wooden press will soon be full to overflowing
When new wine flows the peoples’ hearts rejoice
Raise your glass to the Master
And let the ceremony begin
Let’s stand to toast the Lord of the harvest
For all His goodness shown to the sons of men
The Son has shone along the highway up to Zion
The Spirit flows like wine outpoured
There’s people dancing in the street with jubilation
Hearts rejoice with the joy of the Lord
Raise your glass to the Master
And let the ceremony begin
Propose a toast the Lord of the harvest
The Spirit falls and new wine is outpoured
Return to the dust
O sons of men
Return to the dust
From whence you came
Return to the dust
O sons of men
Mother earth waits
To receive you again
To receive you again
Lord You have been our dwelling place
Through the raging of the storm
A solace in the land of gloom
When the garment of hope has been torn
Teach us to number the days of our life
To seek wisdom with all of our heart
Give us joy and relief in return for the years
Of sorrow spent hid from Your sight
Lord of the Ages, Timeless One
Who can recount all Your days?
You never grow old with the passing of time
You're immune to the onslaught of years
So teach us to number the days of our life
To seek wisdom with all of our heart
Give us joy and relief in return for the years
Of sorrow spent hid from Your sight
In life or in death
May the beauty of God
As a garment
Encircle our lives
Man is a flower
In the morning he blooms
In the evening
He withers and dies
Return to the dust
O sons of men
Return to the dust
From whence you came
Return to the dust
O sons of men
Mother earth waits
To caress you again
To caress you again
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Sons of Asaph's music, last updated : November 1, 2009
