The Matchless Gift

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I remember the day He called to me
In a church so far away
His spirit reached out and captured me
As the altar call was played 
But I could not move out of my seat
As I sat with hand up raised 
And we left that night before I prayed
To ask Jesus in my heart 

Later that week the pastor came
To my friend’s house to see me
He asked if I wanted to pray that prayer
And I told him yes sir please 
As I prayed I felt my body chill
And the sweat gushed out if me
I knew that Jesus had come in
And I knew He had touched me

What a wonder
What a Savior 
What a matchless gift He gives
What a privilege 
What a mystery
How He washed away my sin
I will always have that memory 
Of the day He saved my soul 
I have never been the same again
As He made my new life whole 

I returned back home to my job and friends
But a change had just occurred
And I realized I had to change
I went back to my old church
I counseled with the pastor
And I lent my voice to the choir
But the friends I used to hang with
Were still there to lead me sour

Two years went by and I changed a lot
But the old ways wouldn’t go
I went back out to Iowa
I found a love that God had sown
Two months later I moved out that way
And I married that lady fair
Thirty-eight years later we’re serving God
And I know He’s always there

What a wonder
What a Savior 
What a matchless gift He gives
What a privilege 
What a mystery
How He washed away my sin

I will always have that memory 
Of the day He changed my life 
I have never been the same again
Since the day I took my wife
Jesus gave her to me
It’s the best thing He has giv’n
What a wonderful redeemer
He has made this life worth liv’n

What a wonder
What a Savior 
What a matchless gift He gives
What a privilege 
What a mystery
How He washed away my sin


Worshiping Your Name

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Hail to the one who gave His life
Hail to the one who bled and died
Hail to the one who reigns on high
Jesus Christ our Lord

Glory to Him, the sovereign King
Glory to Him for everything
Glory to Him, our praises ring
Jesus Christ our Lord

Lord of heaven, Lord of earth
Who can match your awesome worth
Let us lift our voices high
Worshiping your name

Worthy, oh worthy is your name
Worthy, oh worthy, risen Lamb
Worthy, oh worthy of our praise
Jesus Christ our Lord

Lord of Heaven, Lord of earth
Guide us with your holy word
Let us lift our voices high
Worshiping your name

I Am Your Father

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When life takes a turn
And hard times arise
It's easy to doubt God is near 
If you will be silent
And wait just a bit
There's a word that God wants you to hear

I am your Father, faithful and true
I'll always be here when you call
Do not be fearful I am with you
I’ll pick you up when you fall

I am your Father, holy and just
My grace is sufficient for you
When you feel lost and you can’t find your way 
I’ll always guide you through

I am your Father, loving and kind
I listen each time that you pray
I’ll send an answer when my time is right
There will never be a delay

 I lift up my voice
To the Father above
And thank Him for all He has done
The calm reassurance
He puts in my heart
Tells me that the victory’s won

Heavenly Father, I give you praise
I lift up my voice to your name
I worship you from the depths of my heart
You’ve lifted me up by your grace

My Heart Cries Out

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I'm not sure what this day will bring
Or how it will turn out
I only know what I feel now
And what I think about
It's early in the morning
The sun has just come out
And though I am still waking up
I feel a coming shout

A shout of praise is welling
Deep down inside my soul
I cannot stop the movement
I love to praise my Lord
This feeling overtakes me
My voice begins to toll
Like a loud and clanging bell
I ring out for my Lord
Hallelujah, Praise His name
Jesus Christ my King
Hallelujah, He is Lord
He's my everything
Glory to His holy name
I will shout and sing
Hallelujah, worship Him
Jesus Christ my King
This day would never be complete
If I did not praise His name
I start out in the morning
And praise Him all the day
Then when the sun is setting
My heart will sing His praise
This day will be fulfilling
Because His name was raised
Hallelujah, Praise His name
Jesus Christ my King
Hallelujah, He is Lord
He's my everything
Glory to His holy name
I will shout and sing
Hallelujah, worship Him
Jesus Christ my King

Good

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Twilight slowly turns to dark
Twinkling stars emit a spark
Children slowly leave the park
All is well and good

Silence fills the air this night
As the moon reflects sunlight
Birds are silent, halt their flight
I know this is good

In the quiet I can hear
Gently speaking in my ear
The voice of God is oh so near
Saying all is good

Jesus is so close to me
In this calm and gentle breeze
I can feel Him holding me
Telling me He’s good

In the night my Lord calls out
If you listen, hear Him shout
He wants you to venture out
Witness for my good

I stay with Him all through the night
He talks to me until sunlight
And I rejoice for He is right
All things work for good

So never will I fear or doubt
For He has straightened me right out
He’s right there with me, calling out
It all will come out good


God Shows Up

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When I am weary and worn, God shows up
When I am hurting and tired, God shows up
When I seem to have lost my way, God shows up
When I can't seem to bow and pray, God shows up
When I least expect it, God shows up
To help me on my way

He never leaves me without hope
He guides me every day.
His strength becomes what carries me
Through all the storms and tests
I know that when He's by my side
My life can be at rest

When life gets hard, and fear is near, God shows up
When I can’t seem to get in gear, God shows up.
When clouds are all that fills the sky, God shows up
When all I do is wonder why, God shows up
When I least expect it, God shows up
To help me on my way

He never leaves me without hope
He guides me every day.
His strength becomes what carries me
Through all the storms and tests
I know that when He's by my side
My life can be at rest

He's there to hear my every cry
And answer every prayer
So when I seem to drift and sway
He's only a breath away

When I'm at peace, and life seems good, God shows up
When I am on the mountaintop, God shows up
When praise is all my lips will shout, God shows up
When He s all I think about, God shows up
So now I know that every moment,
Every single day
No matter what this world may throw
God will show up
And I will rest in knowing
That all things are for my good
Because he is always right there by me
Waiting to show up!



Get Busy

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"What is your will, Lord" I asked Him today 
As I knelt down this morning and started to pray 
I want to know that I'll walk in your way
For all the days of my life

"My will is that all will come to know me
Go into all of the world is my plea
Preaching the gospel and setting them free
My will has never changed "

I bowed my head as I knew I'd done less
I hadn't been doing His work to my best
And still He had seen that my life was blessed 
I praised Him for His sweet grace

He said "Son, I am pleased with your life at this time
You have done a great work, many souls are now mine
Never believe that your light has not shined
Your testimony is sure"

"But I know there's so much more I can do
To bring others along so they can know you
And save them from lives of eternal doom
Why have I been so laid back?"

I heard Him smile as He said "That is past
Remember the future is mine, and it lasts
So start today and give me your best
Get busy and preach the word"

My Way Back

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I saw the old man 
walk into church that Sunday morn
His clothes were tattered
his skin was worn
I could smell the hardness of life 
Three pews away
And I was ready to move 
when I heard him pray 

I've got to find my way back to you
I've drifted too far away
Not sure how far I've strayed
I've got to find my way back to you
Please keep shining your light 
into this night 
that I'm going thru

He sat alone
no one dared to come near
The music started 
he bowed his head
I could see the tears 
were running down his face
As we sang Amazing Grace 
he looked up and prayed

Dear God 
I'm not sure what I need to do
My life is such a big mess 
I can't find any rest
Dear God 
please show me what I need to do
To get turned around 
and be grounded in you again

I could feel the tears 
start running from my eyes
And while the music played on 
I moved to his side
I said friend 
the Lord has heard your cry
Would you come with me right now
I will help you find your way

As the music 
played just as I am
We knelt down
bowed our heads
closed our eyes
and he started to pray

Father forgive me 
for the wrongs I have done
I give you my life 
I'll follow your Son
I promise my life 
will be yours from now on
Dear Jesus
thank you for my friend

Then he took my hand
and gave a gentle squeeze
A smile as big as heaven 
broke his weary, worn face
I know that he'd met Jesus
and I looked up in praise

Lord I thank you 
for showing us the way
When we get lost on the path 
you keep drawing us back
Lord I thank you 
for this new-found friend
Yes he found his way back 
all the way back to you

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All Is Well

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It is well with my spirit
It is well with my Lord
I've been washed in the blood
I have been restored 
A home in heaven 
Will be my reward 
All is well, all is well 
With my Lord

It is well with my body
I am healed throughout 
By the stripes on his back
Healing came about
And each day when I wake up
I will sing and shout
All is well,  all is well
With my Lord

It is well in my mind 
There's no doubt or fear
For the thorns on His brow 
Left His peace in there
And the faith I now have
Gives me cause to cheer
All is well, all is well
With my Lord

All is well all the time
When I have His grace
All is well all the time 
When His mercy reigns
I can't wait for the day 
When I see His face
I'm in love,  I'm in love 
With my Lord

It is well with my life
Since the day I prayed
Asking Jesus to hear me 
So that I'd be saved 
Now I know He is with me
Each and every day 
All is well,  all is well
With my Lord

All is well, all is well 
With my Lord all the time 
He has given me love
He has given me live
I will follow Him
All the days if my life 
All is well, all is well 
With my Lord

Where Is Christ?

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I see you
Sitting in darkness
Covered by life
Smelly
Dirty
Overtaken in dismay
Disheartened 
Defeated 
Lost

I wonder 
How you got there
What was you're life
Successful
Happy
Enriched by children
Bright future 
Victorious 
Alive

Then it all fell apart
Crumbled 
Like a house of cards
All gone 
Job
Family
Respect 
Position 
One mistake
All gone

I don't see
Your need
I blind myself 
I shut my mind
I walk on by

Where is Christ 
Where is mercy
Where is compassion 
Where is love

Christ
Is in you
Calling out
Wanting me to turn
To open the door 
To let you in

Christ 
Is in me
Begging to act
To touch you
To heal you
To bring peace
Bring joy

I don't listen
I walk on by
I fail

Help me, Lord
To open my eyes
And my heart
To you.