At Calvery
Before
we know Christ, we all are wretched siners. We are chained to a burden
that we cannot bear, condemned by a fine that we cannot pay.
Our sin and guilt allow us no joy or peace, and Satan gleefully watches
as we wait in our dark cells for the day of judgement when we will be
sent to hell for eternity. There is only one Hope for us, and that Hope
is Jesus Christ. By
the power of His Blood we are set free from the burden of our sins.
When we repent and put our trust in the Savior, we are set free, and we
turn from a path of everlasting
darknes and walk into a new everlasting life.
At Calvery
Verse 1
I was in a cell
On the way to hell
My sinfulness had chained me in this
place
I had gone astray
And had a price to pay
For walking down the path of sinfulness
Chorus
At Calvary
We are set free
And the burden of our sin is cast away
And at that tree
We all can see
That the blood of Jesus sets the
captive free
At Calvary
Verse 2
He came suddenly
And set me free
He cut the cords that bound me to my sin
With perfect love
The God above
Sent His Son to give me liberty
Chorus
Bridge
I once lost but now I'm found, I
once was blind but now I see
He took my death and gave me life,
He lived and died to set me free
I once was in the darkest night,
devoid of truth and Godly light
But though wrong seems more than
right, He has not lost, He's won the fight
Chorus
| God Is With Me In This Gale
When I look through a Christian's life, and specifically my own life, I
can see adversities; things that are sad, stirring, and unpleasant to
go through. But I can always see how God works His purpose in me during
those rough times. The amazing thing is that He never left me when I
was going through a storm, and He never will. He puts us through hard
times to work His will in us and to refine us, but He is always with us
and He will never let us go. We are His children and He cares for us,
He is our shepherd and when we go through the valley of the shadow of
death, He right by our side.
Psalm
23:1 - 4
1The
LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2He
maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still
waters.
3He
restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his
name's sake.
4Yea,
though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no
evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
God Is With Me In This Gale
Verse 1
The waves in this storm
Are not the ones tossed up by the wind
The waves in this storm
Tear my heart in ways that I can't mend
But then I hear the voice of God through the pouring rain,
I see a hand reach through the sky and help me up again
Chorus
God is with me in this gale,
He holds my body, weak and frail
And guides my steps, leading me to His arms.
I struggle as the waves fall down,
The waters crash and the wind blows strong,
But I know that God is with me, every step of the way.
Verse 2
The Lightning strikes my heart,
And throws me to the ground, calling your name.
I know You see me fall; I raise my hands and cry for You again
But I see Your hand come down, and touch my heart and heal me,
Then You grasp my hand with Yours and pull me to my feet
Chorus | Come Back To Christ
I wrote this tune awhile back. However, the lyrics that I had written
didn't seem to fit, so I came up with a new set, which turned into
"Come Back To Christ".
When I look into Christendom, I see many different of people. I see
people who love God and get good fruit, and I see those who seem to
love God and get bad fruit. I also have observed those who seem to have
no love for God, get bad fruit, but consistently refer to themselves as
Christians because they go to church on Christmas or do some other
religious act. It seems confusing, but Jesus makes things very clear in
Matthew 7:14 - 20. He says: "you will know them by their fruits." You
can put on a fake face and a pretend love for God, but it is impossible
to have good fruit when you are bearing bad fruit. In the church today,
the divorce rate is high, many are willing to kill their children
(abortion), lie, steal, blaspheme God's name, and put their trust in
their money. These people sadden me greatly, because they believe they
are saved, Bible-believing Christians, but they really are not saved
and are walking the wide way, the way that leads to eternal life in
Hell.
Matthew
7:14 – 23
13Enter
ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way,
that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
14Because
strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and
few there be that find it.
15Beware
of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly
they are ravening wolves.
16Ye
shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or
figs of thistles?
17Even
so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree
bringeth forth evil fruit.
18A
good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree
bring forth good fruit.
19Every
tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the
fire.
20Wherefore
by their fruits ye shall know them.
21Not
every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom
of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
22Many
will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy
name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many
wonderful works?
23And
then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye
that work iniquity.
Come Back To Christ
Verse 1
You’re wealthy, and you have no problems.
Your strength is only in this world
You claim that God's power has given you your wealth,
But what did Jesus say about this world?
Chorus
Come back to Christ,
Bow before His mighty throne.
You don't care about God's ways,
and your love for Him is fake,
'Cause you’re not following Him.
Verse 2
A child is on the way, and you’re worried
You want to keep working your shift
You wrestle with ideas, and then you stop a beating heart,
And at the same time, proclaim that God saved you
Chorus
Bridge
Church of Christ,
Get up and fight,
You’re not a slave to sin
If you love sin,
And won't do right,
What makes you think
You’re going to heaven?
Chorus | Without You, I'm Dust
Without God, we are nothing. He made us, and without Him we cannot
exist. He is our life, strength, and hope. Without Him we would not be
alive, and without His salvation we would be doomed to hell. Without
His guidance we would be wandering specks of dust blowing in the wind.
Without God, we are nothing. With God we have life, truth, hope, and
strength to do His will.
John
1:3 - 4
3Through
him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been
made. 4In
him was life, and that life was the light of men
Without You, I'm Dust
Verse 1
I am a vapor, a speck of helpless sand
I struggle, grow weary, so worthless I am!
you didn't have to make me, you don't need my help
Your power is awesome, but I can only fall
Chorus
It' so amazing that you want me
That You would even think of calling me Your son
And I am strengthened because You’re with me
I don't need to be accepted in this world
'cause I am Yours.
Verse 2
People may think I am lacking in earthly things
I don't care because I have eternal life
I'm going to serve God, and give Him my life
Because He had mercy, I'm no longer bound to sin
Chorus | Here Am I, Lord
I was dreaming, when I heard this song in the dream. The words were
there and everything, I almost did not write it because I thought it
might have been another artist's song that I heard a long time ago, but
had forgotten about it and was just beginning to remember. But then I
did go ahead and write/record what I heard in the dream.
This is the newest song on this record, and it has not had a lot of
time to mature, but I think that it makes an important point. When we
submit ourselves to God and are willing to follow Him, He can use us.
When we are concentrated on our own ways, our own goals, our own life,
and our own pleasure, we are trying to do things our way, and not
God’s way. We should submit ourselves to the will of God, no
matter what. It is amazing what God can do with anyone who is willing
to let Him be their king. In Samuel 3, we read about how Samuel learned
how to hear from God and obey Him at an early age. God used Samuel in
great ways throughout his whole life because he was submitted to God's
will and was ready and willing to do whatever God asked him to.
1
Samuel 3:1 – 10
1
The boy Samuel ministered before the LORD under Eli. In those days the
word of the LORD was rare; there were not many visions.
2
One night Eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely
see, was lying down in his usual place. 3
The lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the
temple [
of the LORD, where the ark of God was. 4
Then the LORD called Samuel. ? Samuel answered, "Here I am." 5
And he ran to Eli and said, "Here I am; you called me." ? But Eli said,
"I did not call; go back and lie down." So he went and lay down.
6
Again the LORD called, "Samuel!" And Samuel got up and went to Eli and
said, "Here I am; you called me." "My son," Eli said, "I did not
call; go back and lie down."
7
Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD : The word of the LORD had not yet
been revealed to him.
8
The LORD called Samuel a third time, and Samuel got up and went to Eli
and said, "Here I am; you called me." Then Eli realized that the LORD
was calling the boy. 9
So Eli told Samuel, "Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, 'Speak,
LORD, for your servant is listening.' " So Samuel went and lay down in
his place.
10
The LORD came and stood there, calling as at the other times, "Samuel!
Samuel!" Then Samuel said, "Speak, for your servant is listening."
Here Am I, Lord
Verse 1
In the night, I hear a voice,
Still and small, it ushers me
Through the calm and restful night,
It clearly calls my name
Chorus
Here am I Lord, send me
You have saved me from the follies of my sin
Here am I Lord, I will go,
You have bought me for a price that none can know,
Send me.
Verse
Through the storms and howling wind,
I will calmly do His work
Though the trials and struggles never cease,
I will serve Him day and night
Chorus
Bridge
Here I am Lord,
I will go Lord,
I will serve You all my days
Here I am Lord,
I will follow
I am here, I live to give You praise
Chorus | Give Me Love
There are many people in the world who don't know God. Some have never
heard of Him, some have and don't believe, and others heard the truth
and believed. The ones who put their trust in God and have repented
their sins need to be spreading the news to the entire world. Before
Jesus left the earth, He told His disciples to spread the news; if we
are to be His disciples, we have to spread the news to, and I have not
always been good at that. We have to realize that if a servant of God
had not told us of the Gospel, we would be in the same place as all the
sinners we see walking the streets. It is only by God's grace and mercy
that we are alive in Him, and it is very important that we tell others
about that abundant grace and mercy.
Matthew
28:16 - 20
16Then
the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had
told them to go.
17When
they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted.
18Then
Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has
been given to me
. 19Therefore
go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
20and
teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am
with you always, to the very end of the age."
Give Me Love
Verse 1
Lord Jesus, give me Your love for the lost
Help me see the people the way You do
Give me love for the unsaved that need the News
I want to see them in the light of Your love
Chorus
Give me love for the lost,
They need to know of You
I know someday you will judge all on earth
and the slaves to sin will go to hell
Verse 2
Strengthen me, set my heart on fire for You
Help me be a faithful servant to You
Guide my heart; I want it to do Your will
I want to tell the people of the light of Your truth
Chorus | Christ Like Love
This song poses a question. What is Christ Like love? When we get into
a relationship with a brother or sister in Christ, and we see them
struggling with something, what will we do? Look down on them, or pray
for them? Will we envy others of their blessings, or will we be content
with what God gives us? Will we hold grudges, or will we forgive? Will
we be angered easily, or will we be long suffering and kind? When a
brother is sinning, will we give them truth or will we let them walk in
darkness? Will we work out our relationships in love, or will we do
things out of spite? How do we have loving, caring relationships with
others, even those that hate us?
1 Corinthians 13 tells what Christ like love is. Love is patient and
kind, it is not easily angered, it is humble, it is polite, it is
selfless, it is truthful, it is protective, it is trusting, it is
hoping, and it is persevering. This is how we should treat everyone,
even our enemies. (See Matthew 5:38 - 48)
1
Corinthians 13:4 - 7
4Love
is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is
not proud.
5It
is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps
no record of wrongs.
6Love
does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
7It
always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Matthew
5:38 - 48
38 Ye have heard that it hath
been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
39 But I say unto you, That ye
resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek,
turn to him the other also.
40 And if any man will sue thee
at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also.
41 And whosoever shall compel
thee to go a mile, go with him twain. 42 Give to him that asketh thee,
and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away. 43 Ye have
heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate
thine enemy.
44 But I say unto you, Love
your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you,
and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
45 That ye may be the children
of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the
evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
46 For if ye love them which
love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?
47 And if ye salute your
brethren only, what do ye more than others ? do not even the publicans
so?
48 Be ye therefore perfect,
even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
Christ Like Love
Verse 1
What does Christ like love mean to everyone today?
Does it mean when someone's in a storm, we turn away?
Or does it mean we'll stand by them, and help them fight their war,
With patients and a heart that's filled with godly love?
Chorus 1
What does Christ like love mean to you?
When the gail is blowing and tossing your friend , will you mock his lack of might?
Or will you stay with him and fight through the night?
Tell me, what is Christ like Love?
Verse 2
What does Christ like love mean to everyone today?
does it mean when someone's sinning we laugh it away?
Or does it mean we'll give them truth, and lead them to God's word,
Giving them the love they may not give you in return?
Chorus 2
What does Christ like love mean to you?
If you see a brother fall into sin, will you let him walk in the night?
Or will you shine the truth, and humbly give light?
Tell me, what is Christ like Love?
Verse 3
What does Christ like love mean to everyone today?
does it mean when someone's struggling we judge their ways?
Or does it mean we'll pray for them, and love them just like Christ,
Refusing to look down on them, and ministering God's truth?
Chorus | It's By Your Blood
This is the oldest song I have on this Album. I am so thankful to God
for sending His Son to shed His blood so we can be redeemed! Praise the
Lord that we all can have eternal life with Him! Thank God that He sent
His son to shed His blood on the cross so that we could be justified by
His grace!
Romans
3:25 - 25
24Being
justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ
Jesus:
25Whom
God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to
declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past,
through the forbearance of God;
It's By Your Blood
Verse 1
It's by Your blood that I stand here now
Free from all the prisons of worldliness
It's by Your blood that I am no longer
Apart of earthly kingdoms
And I believe...
Chorus
...That you are God
The King of all
The Greatest Ruler,
Creator of This World
And You are Lord
Of All Creation
Your children bow down
And praise you for your grace
Verse 2
It's by Your blood that I have not fallen
Into pits of darkness, and lost all hope
It's by Your blood that I have compassion
For sinners all around me,
They need to hear...
Chorus | You Sent Your Son
I wrote this as a salvation/sanctification story. It tells how I was
once a sinner, and how God sent His son to save me from my sin, giving
me everlasting life. We have all fallen short of the glory of God and
are in need of His saving grace.
Mark
16:16
16 He that believes and is
baptized shall be saved; but he that believes not shall be damned.
You Sent Your Son
Verse 1
My goodness is filthy rags,
Compared to You, Lord
Without salvation, I'm going to hell.
I've broken your laws and not
Followed your ways, oh Lord
With no forgiveness, I'm going to burn
Chorus
You sent Your Son
to die for me
His blood was shed
To pay my fine
Your only Son
Now by your side
Has made a way
For us to be with you
Verse 2
Now I'm a child of Yours,
Waiting on You, Lord
Without Your guidance, I wander away
My whole life depends on You
I know that You'll see me through
I thank You Lord for all You have done
Chorus | Worship
Once I was thinking about worship (while washing the dishes, I might
add), and I came upon a few thoughts that I decided to write about.
If we worship God with our mouths but do not truly live for God, our
audible worship means nothing. Worship goes beyond singing songs, our
lives are worship to God. Living in truth, and walking on the narrow
way is true and pure worship and it brings glory to God. What we do in
worship service at church proclaims God's glory, but if we don't truly
live for God's glory, we might as well never sing in worship service again,
because the worship is not truly from the heart, it's only from the
vocal chords. Our lives speak volumes above our singing; we must bring
God glory with the way we live before we attempt to worship in song.
Matthew
15:8 - 9
8This
people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with
their lips; but their heart is far from me.
9But
in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of
men.
Worship
Verse 1
The praises that I bring
Are not the songs I sing,
But It’s the life I live
To glorify your, Lord.
May the words I sing to you
Be in my life so true
That I will live to glorify your name.
Chorus
Worship does not mean to bring you songs,
It means to glorify your name in the manner that we live,
Lord may we all strive to bring you praise
By letting the voice of our songs raise.
Verse 2
The worship that you hear
Doesn’t mean I’m near
To God the way
That everyone should be.
Please let my life speak,
And tell you what I seek,
I seek to be a man after God’s heart.
Chorus | Amazing Grace
Music by an unknown person,
lyrics written by Patrick Coffey
This song is about God's grace. We were once lost, blind, and filthy,
but God shed His mercy on us, and gave His only begotten Son to shed
His blood for our transgressions. Through Christ, we all can be
redeemed, and that is amazing. Praise God for His abundant grace!
Amazing Grace
Words by Patrick Coffey
Verse 1
When I was a slave to Satan's things,
God's truth shed light on me
His grace has saved me from my sin,
And given me life from Him
Verse 2
Now I've been given a robe of white,
A shining sword in hand
His light on my path, His truth in my mouth,
I'll go proclaim His word
Verse 3
Though many storms may blow my way,
I find my hope in God
I cling to Him, and follow His lead
My strength is bound in Him |
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