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NERE WORLD
(unreleased demo)
So many times I look at you and just smile,
I'll carry you as far as I can mile after mile.
Never trade you for another son in the whole world
But there'll come a day when you are on your way
And you will have to chart out your own course.
Look up and see these spacious skies,
May your heart and soul and spirit arise.
We rejoice in the day your life had begun,
When you came our way, we are here to say
Happy Birthday dear Ian, son.
Nere world - never trade you for another son.
No way, no way.
Nere world - never trade you for another in the whole wide world,
No way, no way.
Well I give you my endless love,
From father to son, from Heaven above
Though we walk in this world, this earth below
Remember the word that you have heard
Sing his praises as you go.
Nere world - never trade you for another son.
No way, no way.
Nere world - never trade you for another in the whole wide world,
No way, no way.
Well I'm yours, you're mine,
We are one in the same in heart,
Both in nature and the Kingdom divine.
Reborn in His name so let us remain,
And let us abide in the vine.
Your mother so loves you, as I,
Always remember this, by and by
We've known so well the gift that you are.
Be true to your call, rise up when you fall
And don't turn away from your morning star.
Nere world - never trade you for another son.
No way, no way.
Nere world - never trade you for another in the whole wide world,
No way, no way.
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A NEW STAR (from "Way Back
Home")
My mother, she was a queen in her time,
And her children sang, no other could bring
The meaning to rhyme as she did each day.
We loved her and now there's
A new star in her eyes.
We wonder and long to be joined
There on high, by and by.
My father, he gave what he could provide,
How he sacrificed, and of him, no better words
Could describe how he paid the price.
We loved him, now there's
A new star in his eyes.
The wonder of them being joined there on high,
Sweet by and by.
My brothers and sisters have faith in His time,
He will keep our lives together,
There is a place so sublime
Where His family thrives forever,
Now there's a new star in our eyes,
We wonder and long to be joined there on high
By and by.
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NOAH'S SONG (from "Way
Back Home")
Lift up your wings and fly,
Fly away far across the sea,
And bring to me the sign
That we are blessed free.
See how the sun shines in,
Oh how I've missed the warmth of light,
And sing to me the song
That removes the night.
Rain, rain, You were pouring rain
I wonder, Lord, were they tears of pain
Yet You saved me, Oh I praise You,
Hallelujah, all Your words are true.
See the rainbow, all creation new.
Speak now, Your servant hears,
For in my heart Your promise lives.
It says to me, all life is from You a gift.
See how the sun shines in,
Oh how I've missed the warmth of light,
And sing to me the song
That removes the night.
Rain, rain, You were pouring rain
I wonder, Lord, were they tears of pain
Yet You saved me, Oh I praise You,
Hallelujah, all Your words are true.
See the rainbow, all creation new.
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NOBODY'S PLAYGIRL NOW
(from "Play Thru Me")
What is that look you're wearing,
Deeper than love shine on your face,
What is that book you carry,
I'm amazed.
Didn't I know you long ago,
Didn't I see you wander,
Wasn't it you who told me no,
No one will bring me under.
Behold the lie of your life,
Watched it die, then you saw the light.
Now you're nobody's playgirl now,
Now you're nobody's playgirl now,
What is that look you're wearing,
Deeper than love shine on your face,
What is that book you carry,
I'm amazed.
Didn't you dream of fantasy,
Swimming in silk and pleasures,
Selling yourself for eyes to see,
Never brought lasting treasures.
Behold the lie of your life,
Watched it die, then you saw the light.
Now you're nobody's playgirl now,
Now you're nobody's playgirl now.
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NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD
(from "Crimson and Blue")
What can wash away my sins,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
What can wash away my sins,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Oh precious is that flow,
That makes me white as snow,
No other fount I know,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
What can wash away my sins,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
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NOW I CAN SEE (from
"What A Day")
I can feel a warmth inside filling me,
A hand touched my eyes.
Now I believe the Son did rise
And He will be my Everlasting Light.
Now I can see what He wants me to see.
I then shall be like a tree planted by a river.
And I shall not be moved.
Come and walk with Me, He said
Talk with Me, I am your Friend, your Friend.
Greater love hath no man than this;
That a man lay down his life for his friends.
And He did, yes He did.
That was God's love for man.
He took upon Him all of our sins
And this was His plan. His plan.
Now I can feel that warmth inside filling me,
His hand touched my life.
Now I can see what He wants me to see.
I then shall be like a tree planted by a river.
And I shall not be moved.
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O GOD OUR HELP IN AGES PAST (from the
"Our Hymns" collection)
O God our help in ages past.
Our hope for years to come.
Our shelter from the stormy blast
And our eternal home.
Before the hills in order stood
And earth received her frame,
From everlasting Thou art God,
To endless years the same.
Our help, our help, in ages past.....
O God our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come.
Be Thou our guard while life shall last,
And our eternal home.
Our home, our home, our home, our home,
O God, lead us, guide us, we pray.
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OLD TIME LOVE (from "Uncle
Duke")
When I watch her sitting stately there
Snuggled in her tilt back chair
I feel the urge to reach out and touch her hair and say
How much I love you - how very much I love you
When I feel her standing very near
And hear her breath so very clear
I want to hug her, for I fear her loss, I say
How much I love you - how very much I love you
When the daunting years have passed us by
Remember our youth and how very shy
Her every hurt would make me cry for her
When we pass through time, we grow together
Like linen and lace and English leather
I often ask myself that whether I'll live long enough to say
How much I love you - how very much I love you
I love you - how very much I love you
When I witness how our aging frienship
Has grown into a lasting kinship
I'm so thankful for our lifelongship, that allows my heart to speak
How much I love you - how very much I love you
When I think about the hardship years
The gloomy days and midnight tears
Your strength of purpose above your peers
I'm so very proud to say
How much I love you - how very much I love you
When we share our joys and laughter
As we walk the morning after
And discuss our life hereafter
I have thoughts I long to say
Like I love you
While our time on earth appears to shorten
I still remember our first courtin'
On the lakeside in midsummer the night
I dared to whisper in your ear
I love you - how very much I love you
When I place my arms around your shoulder
Knowing that we are getting older
Hugging you seems so much bolder
And easier for me to say
I love you - how very much I love you
When the daunting years have passed us by
Remember our youth and how very shy
Her every hurt would make me cry for her
When we pass through time, we grow together
Like linen and lace and English leather
I often ask myself that whether I'll live long enough to say
How much I love you - how very much I love you
I love you - how very much I love you
Please walk with me along the road
There is no time for getting old
This is the time for me to say again
How much I love you - how very much I love you
My friend.
Words by David "Uncle Duke" Keaggy, Music by Phil Keaggy
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OLIVIA (from "Way Back Home")
Olivia, oh how I love you,
Little one, you captured my heart.
Gift of life, I sing of amazing grace
For you are a true work of art, Olivia.
Darling girl, less than a year old,
Precious child, you brighten my world.
Gift of love, I'm blessed by your smiling face
And I'll be forever yours, darling girl.
Well, I've written songs for your mama,
She's among the faithful few,
And I've written songs for your sister,
Now I'm writing this song, Olivia, just for you.
Olivia, oh how I love you,
Little one, you captured my heart.
Gift of life, I sing of amazing grace
For you are a true work of art, Olivia.
Baby girl, His hand is upon you,
For in your eyes I can see Heaven.
Gift of joy, you hold a special place within our hearts
And you are a blessing, baby girl.
Well, I've written songs for your mama,
She's among the faithful few,
And I've written songs for your Alicia,
Now I'm writing this song, Olivia, just for you.
Olivia, oh how I love you,
Little one, you captured my heart.
Gift of life, I sing of amazing grace
For you are a true work of art, Olivia.
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ONCE I PRAYED (from "Way Back Home")
Once I prayed, I knew not what I said.
Show me myself, oh Lord,
Alas I did not dread
The hideous sight which now
I shudder to behold,
Because I knew not self-aright.
And I was led in answer to my prayer,
As step by step to see
My wretched heart lay bare.
Then I prayed,
Stay, Lord, I cannot bear the sight.
And pityingly His hand was stayed,
His hand was stayed.
Now I pray, I know that prayer is right,
Show me Thyself, oh Lord,
Be to myself the Bright and Morning Star
To shine upon the grave of self
And lead my heart from earth afar,
From earth afar.
Lyrics By Helen McDowell
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ON EAGLE'S WINGS (from "Backroom Trax
6")
I will hide beneath Your wings
Until the storm has passed,
The love, the light that warms my heart
Is what I know will last.
With a burdened heart and troubled soul
Upon you I cast my every care
And I will fly on eagle's wings.
I can't imagine life apart from Your enduring grace,
Cause in these crazy hectic times
You aim to slow my pace.
Slow enough that you may find me,
I need you to remind me
That I have no hope at all apart from You.
I will hide beneath Your wings
Until the storm has passed,
The love, the light that warms my heart
Is what I know will last.
With a burdened heart and troubled soul
Upon you I cast my every care
And I will fly on eagle's wings.
Should the river rise and all
I possess be swept away,
You're the rock that I will cling to,
You're my anchor, come what may
Though the clouds gather round me,
Your love will still surround me,
For I've no hope at all apart from you.
I will hide beneath Your wings
Until the storm has passed,
The love, the light that warms my heart
Is what I know will last.
With a joyful heart and humble soul
Upon you I cast my every care
And I will fly on eagle's wings.
I can't imagine life apart from Your enduring grace,
Cause in these crazy hectic times
You aim to slow my pace.
Slow enough that you may find me,
I need you to remind me
That I have no hope at all apart from You.
I will hide beneath Your wings
Until the storm has passed,
The love, the light that warms my heart
Is what I know will last.
With a joyful heart and humble soul
Upon you I cast my every care
And I will fly on eagle's wings.
Written By Phil Keaggy & Geri Bobeck
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ONE IN A MILLION (from
"Underground")
Thank you for your sweet, sweet smile,
Do you know I like your style?
You have traveled so many days and nights
And you're still with me mile after mile.
Thank you for your words so wise,
And should I ever take you by surprise,
Well, you know me by now,
And you know my lines,
And you see who I am through those eyes.
Words are not enough,
But somehow I just gotta tell you,
Things are not enough,
Oh but I can give you my love.
Time is not enough, time is not enough,
It's not enough, not enough, not enough.
One in a million, one in a million
Moss a million, thanks a million.
Thank you for the joy you give,
When you're near me I'm amazed I lived
Without you in my life, but those days are gone,
Yeah, thank you for the joy you give.
You've got an understanding heart,
You've been special from the very start.
I remember when we spoke of honesty,
With ourselves and each other and God.
Words are not enough,
But somehow I just gotta tell you,
Things are not enough,
Oh but I can give you my love.
Time is not enough, time is not enough,
It's not enough, not enough, not enough.
One in a million, one in a million
Moss a million, thanks a million.
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ONLY YOU (CAN WASH MY SINS AWAY) (from "True
Believer)
Why in the world did I run and hide
From the Son of Man to shelter in my foolish pride?
The way, the truth, the life, the sacrifice,
As for me it's sweet surrender to my Lord Jesus Christ.
Let the thunder crash and the lightning strike,
And the sky cave in today,
Only You can wash my sins away.
Let the thunder crash and the lightning strike,
I'm down on my knees to pray,
Only You can wash my sins away.
See my face in the mirror, my blood runs hot and cold.
Like whisper speaking thunder into my very soul.
The faintest spark could strike and burst in to the flame.
I know You'll be that fire in me when I hear You call my name.
Let the thunder crash and the lightning strike,
And the sky cave in today,
Only You can wash my sins away.
Let the thunder crash and the lightning strike,
I'm down on my knees to pray,
Only You can wash my sins away.
Maybe a change of heart and mind
Could make me begin to read between the lines,
That fairy tales with happy endings
Were just once upon a time.
Let the thunder crash and the lightning strike,
And the sky cave in today,
Only You can wash my sins away.
Let the thunder crash and the lightning strike,
I'm down on my knees to pray,
Only You can wash my sins away.
Written By Alan Shacklock
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ON OUR OWN (from "Glass Harp")
You and me have been alone together,
On our own together,
Hoping things will be alright.
You and me can see the future together,
If it takes forever, we know things will be alright.
I see the trees in the meadow,
Walking around to find our way.
I see a beautiful rainbow,
Hangin' around on a sunny day.
All our friends can see the things that we see,
And they know that it can be
If they try to make their way.
We are all one person together,
And we know we'll never be alone in our days.
I see the trees in the meadow,
Walking around to find our way.
I see a beautiful rainbow,
Hangin' around on a sunny day.
Written By John Sferra & Phil Keaggy
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OUR LIVES (from "Town to Town")
My, how the days have gone by,
Did we sing, did we laugh, did we cry?
Again, there's a year left behind,
Did we rush, did we care to take time?
Time for old, forgotten people who look
To the older ones to be their eyes.
To inspire and to cheer,
Hold a hand and draw near to the wise.
Can we count the lessons that we've learned,
When love's a gift how then can it be earned,
Have we finally found the meaning to our lives.
We soon recall to mind
The days we'd gladly shoulder
Each other's burdens and hold hands.
The old were once so very young
But they grew older,
The children changed with every passing glance.
Here, passing through space and time,
Did we think that we could tow our own line?
Who said there's no God to be found?
You're misled, He is all around.
Round the corner there are children
Who look to the older ones to be their guide.
To inspire and to cheer,
Hold a hand and draw near to their side.
Can we count the lessons that we've learned,
When love's a gift how then can it be earned,
Have we finally found the meaning to our lives.
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PAKA (from "Inseparable")
Up before the sun, coffee pot's on,
Your workday's begun while I lie sleeping.
The new morning calm, the quiet words with Mom,
You're off with the dawn for our safe keeping.
Paka, Paka,
That's what your children
And grandchildren call you.
Paka, Paka,
Dear old Dad of mine.
How we recall, we've shared it all
Some stories I've heard puts me in stitches.
You must have been brave, Bill, Carl, Mike and Dave
Tell me you were great at building bridges.
Paka, Paka,
That's what your children
And grandchildren call you.
Paka, Paka,
Dear old Dad of mine.
Paka........
Paka, Paka,
That's what your children
And grandchildren call you.
Paka, Paka,
Dear old Dad of mine.
Well, I never knew all you went through,
But I have a clue it wasn't easy.
Your life was full and it took its toll
But Paka we are your loving family.
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PAPA SONG (from "Play Thru Me")
Papa will come home soon,
It won't be long til your heart will be satisfied.
Don't you know he's thinking of you,
It won't be long til he's by your side.
Traveling has taken him far away,
But if you will listen
You'll hear his heart when he says.....
Your papa will come home soon,
It won't be long til I'm holding you in my arms,
Do you know I'm thinking of you,
It won't be long til I'm by your side.
Mama said you called for me just today,
When she played the music, you looked around,
You heard her say.......
Papa will come home soon,
It won't be long til your heart will be satisfied.
Don't you know he's thinking of you,
It won't be long til he's by your side.
Do you know how special you are to me,
Do you know how thankful I am to God,
Just to be your papa.
Papa will come home soon,
It won't be long til your heart will be satisfied.
Don't you know he's thinking of you,
It won't be long til he's by your side.
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PASSPORT (from "Getting Closer")
Pardon me, is this the way
To the place I hear them call home?
Have your passport ready.
Cause I've been waiting since the day
I met the Stranger traveling on the road
Somewhere, you know.
How my heart still burns.
Help my doubt, my unbelief,
I want to see the face that draws me Home.
Have your passport ready.
And I've been looking for relief,
I long to see the place
Where you will never feel alone.
Have your passport ready.
And I'll be ready when the morning comes,
Please don't you leave me,
Cause I won't make it on my own.
How my heart still yearns.
Pardon me, is this the way to the place
I hear them call Home?
Have your passport ready.
Cause I've been waiting since the day
I met the Stranger traveling on the road
Somewhere, you know.
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PEACE (from "Backroom Trax 5")
There's peace in the stillness, the water so clear
So much of life's confusion disappears here.
You've made life so wondrous, the butterflies soar,
I wish I could be one and take off of life's shore.
The music speaks softly, the birds sing Your praise,
And fish flutter quietly beneath ripply waves.
There's peace, there's peace,
There's peace, there's peace.
There's peace in the stillness, I know You're with me,
I'll wait for You, Jesus, and listen quietly.
Why is it I feel You near when it seems You're so far?
You're peace is the stillness that calms my heart.
The wind whispers softly as I sing Your praise,
For I know You're with me in this Holy place.
There's peace, there's peace,
There's peace, You're peace.
There's peace in the stillness, the water so clear
So much of life's confusion disappears here.
You've made life so wondrous, you've made me secure,
I've come to believe in a peace that is sure.
The wind whispers softly as I sing Your praise,
For I know You're with me in this Holy place.
There's peace, there's peace.
Thank You Jesus for Your Peace.
From a Poem Written By Geri Bobeck
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PLAY THRU ME (from "Play Thru Me")
Up late again tonight,
I feel a song coming on too,
I might write one for you.
But where did I find these chords,
I've never heard them before,
Don't stop until you're through.
I've been listening to the radio
And when I do there's something I listen for,
A grain of truth that makes me long
For more of You.
Maker of all melody fill my heart with song,
Play how you feel, oh play thru me.
Healing can come through the song
Your own hands upon,
This is for real, no fantasy.
There's no position on earth,
That can take the place of where I'm living,
I can be found upon this rock, on solid ground.
And say, haven't you heard,
There's no limit to the power of God,
I've made a choice, I've heard His voice,
I just can't stop.
Maker of all melody fill my heart with song,
Play how you feel, oh play thru me.
Healing can come through the song
Your own hands upon,
This is for real, no fantasy.
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POEM WITHOUT A NAME (from "Uncle Duke")
A purty girl lay on the beach
One bright mid-summer day
She'd just lay and stare out on the lake
And pine her heart away
Now you can tell that she was lonesome
Her brow was wrinkled deep
A little tear was in her eye
She hadn't had much sleep
In her hand she held a letter
From far across the sea
'Twas an old high school boyfriend
He was her cup of tea
He's the boy who keeps her waiting
The boy for whom she weeps
The boy that will come back to her
And have her love for keeps
Now I'd give my life if I could have
Her waiting home for me
I'd gladly do my duty
In some foreign country
Now when you read this you may think
That I'm a little melancholy
So all I'll say, is that I'll pray
For him to make her happy
Now as soon as this old war is over
And I'm a free man
I'm coming home to see you
And offer you my hand
Please write to me and think of me
Just a little if you can
I send my love to you
A love that never ends.
Words by David "Uncle Duke" Keaggy, Music by Phil Keaggy
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POLLY WANT A CRACKUP (from "Uncle Duke")
Okay Doc, what's it this time - the couch or the chair?
I'll take either, what do I care?
These sessions don't seem to be working too well
If you're prying into my childhood, I got nothing to tell
How many parrots have you treated this way?
I need some serious help, Doc, and I'm here to say
If I don't get relief soon we're talking serious breakdown
I can't take another day in this cage as a clown
I'm living in this joint now for almost three years
This little old guy is driving me to tears
It's "Polly this" and "Polly that"
Hey, I'm a male bird so he should cut that crap, babe
He carries on with these gushy words
Like, "How's my sweetie" - "how's pretty bird?"
No wonder I'm schizo living like that
I'd like to knock him right on his prat
I pace the cage all day, can't sleep at night
He covers my cage, man what a fright
The only relief is when he heads for the store
Then I get even by spitting seeds on the floor
"How's my sweetie, how's pretty bird?"
The ugliest words I've ever heard
Day in, day out, this drivel goes on
Can't stand it, Doc, I'm going ding dong babe
And another thing, Doc, that food I get?
It's always moldy and mostly wet
The old skin flint is too cheap to buy
A decent kernel of barley or rye
He feeds me these seeds that he reads birds should eat
If I repeat his cuss words I might get a treat
A salted cracker, that's what he thinks is so neat
One more "Polly want a cracker" and he's dead meat, babe
Doc, help me here, you're not saying a word
This is too much talking for this feathered bird
I need some answers, not a knowing smile
I'm coming unglued and you say, "Stay a while"
It's him or me, Doc, there's no other way
There is no politically correct way to say
I've had it, and I can't take it anymore
One more "pretty bird" and I crap on his floor, babe
Get this, Doc, he pulls feathers from my tail
Sticks them in his hat and laughs when I wail
It's humiliating, Doc, and downright rude
He definitely needs sensitivity training, not to be crude
Well, I see my time's up, so I'll give it a rest
I'll come back Tuesday and tell you the best
I haven't mentioned his flea-bitten dog
His bark reminds me of a squealing hog
So long Doc, just mail me the bill
I've got Medicare, ain't that a thrill?
You should be thankful you're gonna get paid
I'm headed back to that tyrant, I'm afraid
Words by David "Uncle Duke" Keaggy, Music by Phil Keaggy
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PORTRAIT (from "Love Broke Thru")
Not only in the words you say,
Not only in your deeds confessed.
But in the most unconscious way
Is Christ expressed.
Is a beatific smile?
A holy light upon your brow?
Oh no, I saw His presence when
You laughed just now.
To me twas not the truth you taught,
To you so clear to me so dim.
But when you came to me
You brought a sense of Him.
And from His light He beckons me,
And from your lips His love is shed.
Til I lose sight of you and see
The Christ instead.
Is a beatific smile?
A holy light upon your brow?
Oh no, I saw His presence when
You laughed just now.
From the poem, "Portrait of a Christian" by
Beatrice Clelland
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PSALM 139 (from "Backroom Trax 5")
Oh Lord you have know me
When I rise and when I sit down
You know every though from a far
And wherever I go there You are
Oh where could I go from your spirit
Or where can I flee
Your presence is near, I know You are here,
I know You're with me
Search me, oh God, and know my heart,
Try me and know my anxious thoughts,
And see if there be any hurtful way in me.
And lead me in the ever lasting way.
If I take the wings of the dawn,
If I dwell in the deepest part of the sea
Even there You will lead me
There You will hold me close to Thee.
And when I awake I find I am still in Your hand
And if I should count Your thoughts toward me
They'd out number the sand.
Search me, oh God, and know my heart,
Try me and know my anxious thoughts,
And see if there be any hurtful way in me.
And lead me in the ever lasting way.
I will give thanks to Thee for I am fearfully
And wonderfully made.
Wonderful are Thy works and
My soul knows it very well.
Apart from You there's nothing that I can do
For You are the source and giver of life,
This I know is true.
Create in me a clean heart so that I can be
Willing to yield and able to hear
Whenever You speak
Search me, oh God, and know my heart,
Try me and know my anxious thoughts,
And see if there be any hurtful way in me.
And lead me in the ever lasting way.
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PULLING DOWN (from "Ph'Lip Side")
Engaged in a battle, but not against flesh and blood.
Arrayed in the armor, of good and light and love.
To pull down the strongholds of which we are speaking of.
The strongholds of Satan, we rise up above the floods.
Pulling down, pulling down,
Walls of deception are crumbling all around.
Hear the sound, like the walls of Jericho,
Crashing to the ground.
Though many among us are weak and weary souls.
Yet God has the answer, just let Him take control.
In His perfect timing we'll pull every fortress down,
He goes on before us, it's He that will wear the crown.
The sword of the Spirit is like the cutting edge,
Those who will bear it for those who are true to this pledge,
No weapon will prosper, directed against His own,
The Lord is our Victor, it's He that is on the throne.
Pulling down, pulling down,
Walls of deception are crumbling all around.
Hear the sound, like the walls of Jericho,
Crashing to the ground.
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QUITE SUDDENLY (from
"Phil Keaggy")
Quite suddenly, it may at the turning of a lane,
Where I stand to watch a skylark soar
From out of the swelling grain.
That the trump of God shall thrill me,
With its call so loud and clear,
And I'm called away to meet Him,
Whom of all I hold most dear.
Quite suddenly, it may be in His house I bend my knee,
When a Kingly voice long hoped for
Comes at last to summon me.
And the fellowship of earthlife
That has seemed so passing sweet,
Proves nothing but the shadow of
Our meeting round His feet.
Quite suddenly, quite suddenly.
Quite suddenly, it may be as
I lie in dreamless sleep.
God's gift to many a sorrowing heart,
With no more tears to weep.
That a call shall break my slumber,
And a voice sound in my ear,
Rise up, my love, and come away,
Behold, the Bridegroom's here.
Quite suddenly, quite suddenly.
Quite suddenly.
From "The Continual Burnt Offerings" by H.A.
Ironside
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REACHING OUT (from
"Getting Closer")
Had a dream just yesterday,
Though not asleep, I was awake.
In my mind I saw these hollow faces.
They were young and looked neglected.
They weren't loved, they were rejected,
And their eyes despaired of happy places.
Could a world so lost be found again?
Could a child so lonely find a friend?
Reaching out to feel the touch of one hand.
Near the bedside of one dying,
Down the hall a newborn crying,
In my heart I have so many questions.
In the season of the Spring,
New life flows through everything,
Though memories of some are cold reflections.
Could a world so lost be found again?
Could a child so lonely find a friend?
Reaching out to feel the touch of one hand.
A new city is being formed,
May your weary hearts be warmed
Everyone who faints with sorrow enter.
And when the pain is passed away
And the night has met the day,
There the Son will melt away the winter.
Could a world so lost be found again?
Could a child so lonely find a friend?
Reaching out the healing touch of God's hand.
Written By Phil & Bernadette Keaggy
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REAL LIFE (from "Inseparable")
I had a dream I was running
Towards Your mountain.
Real life, this is real life.
And in my dream I wasn't alone.
Real life, this is real life.
Hundreds and thousands dressed in white.
I believe in You.
Say You will come and I'll be waiting for You.
Washed in the blood of the lamb........
May you be strong
And always believing what's true.
Come away with me into the everlasting light,
I do believe in you
Now I do believe, I believe
Real life, this is real life.
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REJOICE (from "What A Day")
Now the time of the harvest is near,
Don't be blind and take heed how you hear.
Now there are many saying which way to go,
And you listen but still you don't know.
He is the Shepherd that will give you rest
All ye heavy laden.
He who asks will receive and
All who seek will find Him
Can you dig what this means?
All the angels in Heaven above
Rejoice when there's a soul saved.
All the angels in Heaven above
Rejoice when there's a soul saved.
Don't close your eyes,
Don't let your heart become cold
What has been said is what has to be told.
Don't be deceived, let the blind lead the blind
But now receive and life you will find.
He is the Shepherd that will give you rest
All ye heavy laden.
He who asks will receive and
All who seek will find Him
Can you dig what this means?
All the angels in Heaven above
Rejoice when there's a soul saved.
All the angels in Heaven above
Rejoice when there's a soul saved.
All true saints of Jesus Christ
Rejoice when there's a soul saved.
All true saints of Jesus Christ
Rejoice when there's a soul saved.
All the angels in Heaven above
Rejoice when there's a soul saved.
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REUNION OF FRIENDS (from "Crimson and
Blue")
Look at you, look at me,
Together once again.
This is a day to celebrate reunion of friends.
Sha la la la la la la la la la.
Time to dance, time to sing,
Time to join our hands.
This is a day to celebrate reunion of friends.
We can recapture the years that slipped away,
We can relive all the memories still,
So don't you be sad for our prayers
Have been answered today.
It's time to celebrate.
See you laugh, see you smile,
Blessed with innocence.
This is the day to celebrate reunion of friends.
This is the day to celebrate reunion of friends.
We can recapture the years that slipped away,
We can relive all the memories still,
So don't you be sad for our prayers
Have been answered today.
It's time to celebrate.
We can recapture the years that slipped away,
We can relive all the memories still,
We can rebuild all His mercy, peace, and grace.
And there is no dream that He can't fulfill
So let's celebrate today.
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RILEY THE RATTLER (from
"Uncle Duke")
Yeah, baby
I'm Riley the Rattler, but who really cares
Stuck in the desert eating toads and hares
Enduring the dryness and all that heat
Crawling over rocks until I'm beat
Spending the nights just trying to be cool
I'm rejected in love, man, I feel like a fool
I'm telling you it's tough to wear these scales
Have two buck teeth and rattles on your tail
Nobody likes me - even the other snakes hide
While I slither around and rattle my pride
The only thing going for me are my ferocious eyes
I can stare down a mouse until it cries
So what's the big deal? It takes a mouse a day
Just to keep the doctor away
The days are sweltering and the nights are cold
The hunters are merciless, the coyote's too bold
I haven't bitten a good human in weeks
All that show up are a bunch of geeks
They stole my name and put it on a stadium
They stole my rattle and named it Palladium
They swiped my scales and fashioned a purse
How would you feel with that wretched curse?
You know the whole thing about this whole affair
Is that I have to go through life without any hair
I have a tongue so long it gets caught in the weeds
When it gets too sore I can't chew seeds
I suppose you think squirting venom in an artform
I'll let you in on a secret, bud, it just gives me heartburn
The weekends are the worst with the trail-ridin' honkies
Tearing up the earth with their horses and donkeys
There once was a time when I could lay on a rock
Take in the sun without watching the clock
Now all I do is hide in some hole
And breathe in the gas fumes and look for a mole
It's a disgusting life for the chief of all snakes
I don't get no respect from all those flakes
In years gone by I was king of the road
Just one coil would scare the warts off a toad
Guess there's no sense in complaining about things as they are
I'm just lucky I haven't been hit by a car
Just thinking of traffic can give me a chill
One false move and I'll end up road kill
A guy on TV gets 4 mill for being a Diamondback
If I get caught I'm stuffed in a sack
Thrown in a trunk with smelly cactus
And later dumped out to become target practice
I'm Riley the Rattler, but who gives a hoot
They spend hours looking for me, just to shoot
I'd give my left rattle to trap one gun
And bite him a good one right on the bun
I'm Riley the Rattler and I'm bad to the core
I gotta change my look, you know, like Al Gore
Say baby, let's slither up the knoll
Coil around a toadstool and shake, rattle, and roll
Yeah baby....
Lyrics by David "Uncle Duke" Keaggy, Music by Phil Keaggy
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RISE UP O MEN OF GOD (from "Town to Town")
Rise up O men of God,
Have done with lesser things.
Give heart and soul and mind and strength,
To serve the King of Kings,
To serve the King of Kings.
Rise up O men of God,
His Kingdom tarries long,
Bring in the day of brotherhood,
And end the night of wrong,
And end the night of wrong.
Rise up O men of God,
The Church for you doth wait.
Send forth to serve the needs of men
In Christ our strength is great,
In Christ our strength is great.
Lift high the Cross of Christ,
Tread where His feet have trod,
As brothers of the Son of Man,
Rise up O men of God,
Rise up O men of God.
Rise up O men of God,
Have done with lesser things.
Give heart and soul and mind and strength,
To serve the King of Kings,
To serve the King of Kings.
Traditional - Arrangement by Phil Keaggy
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RIVER OF LIFE (from
"Invention" - Keaggy, King, Denté)
I watch you dancing inside your wide-eyed world.
Your heart is a flag unfurled,
You say everything is alright, it's ok,
And then you're on your way.
Even if I know that you've turned aside
You would still hear me say,
I know you think there's nothing
That you haven't tried,
But trying will take you
To the river, to the river of life,
Your tears disappear in the flow.
To the river, to the river of life,
It's where you and I wanna go.
Down to the river,
With the roots of the healing tree
Draw from the river, the water of life
For the healing of you and me.
There's nothing you can do
That has not been done,
So let the river run.
We'll see everything as it was meant to be,
So come along with me
To the river, to the river of life,
Your tears disappear in the flow.
To the river, to the river of life,
It's where you and I wanna go.
Down to the river,
With the roots of the healing tree
Draw from the river, the water of life
For the healing of you and me.
To the river, to the river of life,
Your tears disappear in the flow.
To the river, to the river of life,
It's where you and I wanna go.
Down to the river.
Down to the river.
To the river, to the river of life......
Written By Alan Bradley, Terry Burns, & Phil Keaggy
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ROUND ABOUT YOU (from the
"At the Foot of the Cross" collection")
Clouds are round about You,
Clouds are round about You,
Clouds are round about You,
Shadows veil Your eyes,
Shadows veil Your eyes.
The sower comes by morning
To scatter light like seed,
But clouds are round about You,
Shadows veil Your eyes.
Shadows veil Your eyes.
And when we come as children
You give us all we need.
But clouds are round about You,
Shadows veil Your eyes.
Shadows veil Your eyes.
Clouds are round about You,
Clouds are round about You,
Clouds are round about You,
Shadows veil Your eyes,
Shadows veil Your eyes.
Written By Steve Hindelong
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A ROYAL COMMANDMENT (from "Ph'lip
Side")
Have you a standard to live by,
Some absolute to live by,
Lift the banner up on high,
Let the nations see it fly,
Humanism is a lie,
Have you a standard to live by?
Have an occasion to rise to,
Something much better to rise to,
This world's wisdom just won't do,
It will hardly get you through,
Complicated points of view,
Have something better to rise to.
A Royal Commandment to live by,
A pure law of love to live by,
Lift your heart and lift your eyes,
Your redemption draweth nigh,
This is where it all applies,
A Royal Commandment to live by.
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RYAN'S SONG (from "Emerging")
Waiting for this son,
We've yearned, we've learned
He's with Someone.
We won't be cryin' soon,
No tears, no fears,
No one's alone back home.
Care is there the lamb will lend a tender hand
And lead us to that land, we understand
And we won't be cryin', Ryan,
We'll come visit you instead.
Care is there the lamb will lend a tender hand
And lead us to that land, we understand
And we won't be cryin', Ryan,
We'll come visit you instead.
No we won't be cryin', Ryan,
We'll come visit you instead.
From A Poem Written By Bill Clarke
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