1.I Still Believe
One thing I remember from the time I was a child
Rollin' off to Sunday school
There I'd learn about the Bible
Learn about the Lord
And I'd learn about the Golden Rule
'Write it down on your heart' they'd say
So when you're tried you're never caught of guard
And to this very day even when I go astray
I never wander off too far
Well, livin' in the '80s can be a little strange
Distractions on every hand
The talk of nuclear war
And a social revolution
And the evolution theory of man
Well, it's easier for me
To believe that the Creator
In a moment just said 'Let it be'
Than to swallow some jive about
Crawlin from the ocean
Or swinging down from the trees
Cause ya see
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I still believe--I still believe
Too many prayers have been answered
Too many fallen redeemed
Oh, I still believe
Not so long ago the papers ran a story
The headlines said that God is dead
Now they use the name of Jesus like a four letter word
They otta call it out in prayer instead
Pardon me--but that name that you're abusin'
Is livin' in my heart today
And I'll be praying for you that you will find Him too
But for now no matter what you say
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I've heard the demons believe and they tremble
But there's a difference between them and me ya see
'Cause my name's forever written in the book of life
I'll be singin' in eternity
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2.2 Loves
Real love--True love to last for a lifetime
I fell head over heels for her
Tell me--Do ya think we could grow old together
Broken--She said that she loved another
Heartache--Feeling despised and rejected
Jesus--I heard you felt it, too
Perfect--She said her first love was higher
Jesus--Her perfect love--Is it You
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Oh if Jesus takes over the heart of your love
When it comes to the needs of a man
If she's given her first love away
She can love you like nobody can
Like nobody can
Morning--First risen
Night--Last one sleeping
Treasured--Higher than finest gold
Serving--As unto God's higher calling
Beauty--Reachin' deep to the heart and the soul
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3.When God's People Pray
Lyricist:A Wayne Watson
Trouble knockin' on your window pane stormy weather at your door
And the outlook for the day ahead like the day before
People tell you prayin' changes things, but the words don't stop
the fear
The prayer is only pious repelling without a Father's ear
He will not turn away when His people pray
When God's people pray
And take the pains of earth to the doors of Heaven
When God's people pray
There is hope reborn, there is sin forgiven
And merely 'cos you can't explain a way
When God' people pray
Hopeless situation turns around, dilemma passes by and by
Look, there's a never-ending field of blue past your clouded sky
He alone can know the need in me before a single word begins
The Holy Spirit intercedes for me, I will trust in Him
No, He will not turn away when His people pray
When God's people pray
And take the pains of earth to the doors of heaven
When God's people pray
There is hope reborn, there is sin forgiven
And merely 'cos you can't explain a way
(When God's people pray)
When God's people pray
There is hope reborn, there is sin forgiven
And merely 'cos you cannot explain a way
(When God's people pray)
When God's people pray
Take the pains of earth to the doors of heaven
When God's People pray
(There is hope reborn)
There is hope
(Sin forgiven)
And merely 'cos you cannot explain a way
No, no, no, no
When God's people pray
Take it home
(When God's people pray)
When God's people pray
(There is hope reborn, sin forgiven)
There is sin forgiven
And merely 'cos you can't explain a way
No, no
When God's people pray
And take the pains of earth to the doors of heaven
When God's people pray
There is hope reborn, there is sin forgiven
And merely 'cos you can't explain a way
When God's people pray
Oh, When God's people pray
When God's people pray
4.Material Magic
Lyricist:Paul Mills, Wayne Watson
Pressure's on, I can't slow down
Got to make it 'fore the best years pass me by
Up before dawn, building my crown
In my own eyes, it's a noble sacrifice
I spend my time tryin' to make a little hay
Before the sun stops shinin'
Material magic got a spell on me one more time
Pile it high, save it up for a rainy day
For surprises, unexpected tragedy
Funny thing is, it can all blow away
Leave ya broken, leave ya beggin'
Down on your knees
It makes good sense till the walls of my security
Come crashin' in
Material magic got a spell on me, one more time
And the checkbooks and the credit cards go flyin'
You can get 'em in the mail before you apply
Can my limit take the weight of what I'm buyin'
Good money down on my own slice of the pie
Are we crazy or just out of control
That we bow down to what money can buy
Seems like people will trade in their souls
For the pleasure, for the ecstasy of the eye
Does Jesus weep, that I spend my time collectin'
What I cannot keep
I heard him say, 'Lay your treasure up
Where the hands of time cannot decay'
5.Watercolour Ponies
Lyricist:Paul Mills, Wayne Watson
There are watercolour ponies on my refrigerator door
And the shape of something, I don't really recognize
Brushed with careful little fingers and put proudly on display
A reminder to us all of how time flies
Seems an endless mound of laundry and a stairway laced with toys
Gives a blow by blow reminder of the war
That we fight for their well-being for their greater
understanding
To impart a holy reverence for the Lord
But baby, what will we do when it comes back to me and you
They look a little less like little boys every day
Oh, the pleasure of watchin' the children growin' is mixed with
a bitter cup
Of knowin' the watercolour ponies will one day ride away
And the vision can get so narrow, as you view through your tiny
world
And little victories can go by with no applause
But in the greater evaluation as they fly from your nest of love
May they mount up with wings as eagles for His cause
Still I wonder baby, what will we do when it comes back to me
and you
We'll look a little less like little boys every day
Oh, the pleasure of watchin' the children growin' is mixed with
a bitter cup
Of knowin' the watercolour ponies will one day, one day ride
away
6.We Belong To Him
Lyricist:Jeffrey Dale Nelson
How can we live in sin
Knowing He died to free us
From the chains within our soul
Let us give the Lord control
Of all the things that quickly bind us
And walk no longer in darkness
We belong to Him, we belong to Him
Crucified right by His side
Bought with a price through one sacrifice
We belong to Him
Now is the time to understand
That sin has no reign on us
The power of life in Jesus Christ
Has made us free from the ways of death
We belong to Him, we belong to Him
Crucified right by His side
Bought with a price through one sacrifice
We belong to Him
Flesh of His flesh, bone of His bone
Born of His blood, His very own
We belong to Him
At Calvary God's Son was made an offering
The price required, it was paid in full
The Word of God was spoken
The power of sin was broken
God's chosen seed has been redeemed
We belong to Him, we belong to Him
Crucified right by His side
Bought with a price through one sacrifice
We belong to Him
7.Would I Know You
Lyricist:Wayne Watson
Would I know You now if You walked into the room
If You stilled the crowd, if Your light dispelled the gloom?
And if I saw Your wounds, touched Your thorn pierced brow
I wonder if I'd know You now?
Would I know You now if You walked into this place
Would I cause You shame, would my games be Your disgrace?
Or would I worship You, fall upon my face?
I wonder if I'd know You now?
Or have the images I painted so distorted who You are
That even if the world was looking, they could not see You, the
real You?
Have I changed the true reflection, to fulfill my own design
Making You want, I want, not showing You forth divine, divine?
Would I miss You now, if You left and closed the door
Would my flesh cry out? I don't need You anymore
Or would I follow You, could I be restored?
I wonder, I wonder will I ever learn?
I wonder if I'd know You now?
8.Almighty
Lyricist:Wayne Watson
Almighty, most holy God
Faithful through the ages
Almighty, most holy Lord
Glorious, almighty God
The beasts of the field, the birds of the air
Are silent to call out your name
The earth has no voice and I have no choice
But to magnify God unashamed
Let the rocks be kept silent for one more day
Let the whole world sing out, let the people say
Almighty, most holy God
Faithful through the ages
Almighty, most holy Lord
Glorious, almighty God
Well, time marches on with the innocence gone
And a darkness has covered the earth
But his spirit still dwells, he speaks, it is well
And the hopeless still offered new birth
He will break the leash of death, it will have no sting
Let the prisoner go free, join the dance and sing, almighty
Almighty, most holy God
Faithful through the ages
Almighty, most holy Lord
Glorious, almighty
Almighty, most holy God
Faithful through the ages
Almighty, most holy Lord
Glorious, almighty God
Almighty, most holy God
Faithful through the ages
Almighty, most holy Lord
Glorious, almighty
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9.The Ones Left Standing
Lyricist:Wayne Watson
Who on earth could ever explain the great mysteries of life
Or the mournful and untimely face of death
But as long as we remain, we grow better, even stronger
Though we'll never be the same
'Cause the ones left standing have to cry all the tears
And replay all the memories, the good and bad from the years
And we shoulder the weight of the work left to be done
And the ones left standing carry on
The peace of God will abide in the season of our sorrow
In the valley of a pain we can't describe
In the palm of His hand is a shelter from the madness
We can never really understand
'Cause the ones left standing have to cry all the tears
And replay all the memories, the good and bad from the years
And we shoulder the weight of the work left to be done
And the ones left standing carry on
And in eternity when all the mysteries are gone
It will be clear that it was our God keeping us strong
'Cause the ones left standing have to cry all the tears
And replay all the memories, the good and bad from the years.
And we shoulder the weight of the work left to be done
And the ones left standing carry on
10.Somewhere In The World
Lyricist:Wayne Watson
Somewhere in the world today
A little girl will go out to play
All dressed up in mama's clothes
At least the way that I suppose it goes
Somewhere in the world tonight
Before she reaches to turn out the light
She'll be prayin' from a tender heart
A simple prayer that's a work of art
And I don't even know her name
But I'm prayin' for her just the same
That the Lord will write His name upon her heart
'Cause somewhere in the course of this life
A little boy will need a godly wife
So hold on to Jesus, baby wherever you are
Somewhere in the world out there
That little girl's learnin' how to care
She's pickin' up her mama's charms
Or maybe swingin' around in her daddy's arms
Somewhere in the world to be
Though the future's not really clear to me
Theirs could be a tender love
Grounded in eternal love above
And I don't even know her name
But I'm prayin' for her just the same
That the Lord will write His name upon her heart
'Cause somewhere in the course of this life
My little boy will need a godly wife
Oh, so hold on to Jesus, baby wherever you are
Oh, hold on to Jesus, baby wherever you are
11.For Such A Time As This
Lyricist:Wayne Watson
Now, all I have is now
To be faithful, to be holy and to shine
Lighting up the darkness
Right now, I really have no choice
But to voice the truth to the nations
A generation looking for God
For such a time as this
I was placed upon the earth
To hear the voice of God
And do His will, whatever it is
For such a time as this
For now and all the days He gives
I am here, I am here and I am His
For such a time as this
You, do you ever wonder why
Seems like the grass is always greener
Under everybody else's sky
But right here, right here for this time and place
You can live a mirror of His mercy
A forgiven image of grace
For such a time as this
I was placed upon the earth
To hear the voice of God
And do His will, whatever it is
For such a time as this
For now and all the days He gives
I am here, I am here and I am His
For such a time as this
Can't change what's happened till now
But we can change what will be
By living in holiness
That the world will see Jesus
For such a time as this
I was placed upon the earth
To hear the voice of God
And do His will, whatever it is
For such a time as this
For now and all the days He gives
I am here, I am here and I am His
For such a time as this
12.Merciful Heaven
Lyricist:Wayne Watson
Merciful heaven, have mercy on me
Seven times seven, I've always believed
You've got the power and I have the need
Merciful heaven, have mercy on me
Some people want what they deserve
But not me, no, I know my heart too well
And I've just barely got the nerve
Just to make this one request
And I know that You will hear me
This is the place where I can live
At Your feet forgiven perfectly
'Cause I've got nothing good to give
Nothing more than just myself
I know You want for nothing else
13.The Blood Of Jesus
Lyricist:Wayne Watson
I don't believe we've met
But I know who you are
Your story made the papers
Most Wanted ran your name
The press called out for justice
For all the misery, the pain
You must have stunned the gates of Heaven
He said, 'It's easy to explain'
It was the blood of Jesus
The blood of Jesus
That opened Heaven's door to let me in
It was the blood of Jesus
The blood of Jesus
That washed away my guilt
That washed away
The guilt of all my sin
You know you can't help believing
That when we breathe our last
And we mercifully go free of earthly ties
And we wake up in that city
And behold the family
Who is there and who is missing
Well, we may just be surprised
It was the blood of Jesus
The blood of Jesus
That opened Heaven's door to let me in
It was the blood of Jesus
The blood of Jesus
That washed away my guilt
That washed away
The guilt of all my sin
I believe that there's reality in mercy after all
There is truth in being saved by grace though faith
And I believe that when I'm called
To give an answer on that day
I'll be sure that my debt is paid
Gonna fall on my knees and say
It was the blood of Jesus
The blood of Jesus
That opened Heaven's door to let me in
It was the blood of Jesus
The blood of Jesus
That washed away my guilt
That washed away
The guilt of all my sin
14.The Class Of '95
Lyricist:Wayne Watson
Every tree is green again in the
Wood out my back door
Every spring that scene, again
Faithful coming as before
And every living thing is sure
With time to come of age
Just like girls and boys
Outgrow their toys and reach to turn the page
To the class of '95
Congratulations are in line
God has surely been most faithful
He's been so much more than kind
So get ready to test your wings
And fly away but when you do
Remember you are loved
And somebody here is always praying for you
So this is what I bargained for
Hushed hello and a rushed goodbye
Old folks said I'd be amazed at how
Quickly the time would fly
Even so, I'm thankful that my God saw fit to lend
This child into my unworthy hands
Who's less a child now and more a friend
To the class of '95
Congratulations are in line
God has surely been most faithful
He's been so much more than kind
So get ready to test your wings
And fly away but when you do
Remember you are loved
And somebody here is always praying for you
I could pray, the road would rise to meet your
And that the wind would blow softly on you soul
But sometimes life can sure mistreat you
And troubled times will take their toll
And so the best that I can wish you
No, even better, some good, I will pray
That the Lord in mercy keeps you
And that you hold on to your childlike faith
To the class of '95
Congratulations are in line
God has surely been most faithful
He's been so much more than kind
So get ready to test your wings
And fly away but when you do
Remember you are loved
And somebody here is always praying for you
15.Friend Of A Wounded Heart
Lyricist:Claire Cloninger, Wayne Watson
Smile, make 'em think you're happy
Lie and say that things are fine
And hide that empty longing that you feel
Don't ever show it, just keep your heart concealed
Why are the days so lonely?
I wonder where, where can a heart go free
And who will dry the tears that no one's seen?
There must be someone to share your silent dreams
Caught like a leaf in the wind
Lookin' for a friend, where can you turn?
Whisper the words of a prayer and you'll find Him there
Arms open wide, love in His eyes
Jesus, He meets you where you are
Jesus, He heals your secret scars
All the love you're longing for
Is Jesus, the friend of a wounded heart
Joy comes like the the morning
And hope deepens as you grow
And peace, beyond the reaches of your soul
Comes blowing through you, for love has made you whole
Once like a leaf in the wind
Looking for a friend, where could you turn?
You spoke the words of a prayer and you found Him there
Arms open wide, love in His eyes
Jesus, He meets you where you are
Jesus, He heals your secret scars
All the love you're longing for
Is Jesus, the friend of a wounded heart
He meets you where you are
Jesus, He heals your secret scars
All the love you're longing for, all the love that you need
Is Jesus, the friend of a wounded heart
The friend of a wounded heart
The friend of a wounded heart
The friend of a wounded heart
The friend of a wounded heart
The friend of a wounded heart
16.Touch Of The Master's Hand
Lyricist:John Kramp
Well it was battered and scarred
And the auctioneer felt it was hardly worth his while
To waste much time on the old violin
But he held it up with a smile, it sure ain't much
But it's all we got left
I guess we ought to sell it too
Now who'll start the bid on this old violin
Just one more and we'll be through
And then he cried, 'One, give me one dollar
Who'll make it two? Only two dollars
Who'll make it three? Three dollars twice
Now that's a good price but who's got a bid for me?â
â½Raise up your hand and don't wait any longer
The auction's about to end, who's got four?
Just one dollar more to bid on this old violin'
Well, the air was hot and the people stood around
As the sun was setting low
From the back of the crowd a gray-haired man
Came forward, picked up the bow
He wiped the dust from the old violin
And tightened up the strings
Then he played out a melody pure and sweet
Sweeter than the angels sing
And then the music stopped and the auctioneer
With a voice that was quiet and low, he said
'What am I bid for this old violin'
Then he held it up with a bow
Then he cried out, 'One, give me one thousand
Who'll make it two? Only two thousand
Who'll make it three? Three thousand twice
Well, that's a good price but who's got a bid for me?'
The people cried out, 'What made the change?
We don't understand', then the auctioneer stopped
And he said with a smile
'It was the touch of the master's hand'
Now you know, many a man with a life out of tune
Is battered and scarred with sin
And he's auctioned cheap to a thankless world
Much like that old violin
Then the Master comes and the foolish crowd
They never understand the worth of a soul
And the change that is wrought
Just by one touch of the Master's hand
Then he cried out, 'One, give me one thousand
Who'll make it two? Only two thousand
Who'll make it three? Three thousand twice
Well, that's a good price but who's got a bid for me?'
The people cried out, 'What made the change?
We don't understand', then the auctioneer stopped
And he said with a smile
'It was the touch of the master's hand'
17.There Is A Greater Love
Lyricist:Robert Burk Farrell, Gregory Allan Nelson
When parents weep, there is a greater love
When children lose their way, a greater love
When wives cry out and men have lost their dreams
There is a greater love
There is a greater love
There is a greater love
When tears pour out, there is a greater love
When healing does not come, a greater love
When sorrows flow and joy is swept away
There is a greater love
There is a greater love
There is a greater love
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