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He Leadeth Me (lyrics by J. Gilmore)

He leadeth me, O blessed thought

O words with heavenly comfort fraught

Whate'er I do, where'er I be,

still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me.

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He leadeth me, he leadeth me,

by his own hand he leadeth me;

his faithful follower I would be,

for by his hand he leadeth me.

Lord, I would place my hand in thine,

nor ever murmur nor repine;

content, whatever lot I see,

since 'tis my God that leadeth me.

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And when my task on earth is done,

when by thy grace the victory's won,

e'en death's cold wave I will not flee,

since God through Jordan leadeth me.

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His Eye Is on the Sparrow (lyrics by C. Martin)

Why should I feel discouraged, why should the shadows come,
Why should my heart feel lonely, and long for heaven and home,
When Jesus is my portion? A constant friend is He.
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches over me;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

Refrain

I sing because I’m happy,
I sing because I’m free,
His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches me (He watches me).

His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches, I know He watches,I know He watches me.

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Nothin’ But the Blood (lyrics by R. Lowry)

What can wash away my sin?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
What can make me whole again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus, uh-huh

I said, What can wash away my sin?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
What can make me whole again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus

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Oh! precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know, I said
Nothing but the blood of Jesus, yeah

For my pardon, this I see,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
For my cleansing this my plea,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Refrain

Nothin’ but the blood of Jesus

There’s power, power in the blood of Jesus

Well, this is all my hope and peace,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
This is all my righteousness, oh
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

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Smiling in Your Sleep (lyrics by C. Dyer)

I peek into your bedroom at the break of morning light

Trying not to wake you, making sure that you’re alright

Your eyes are closed, but still it seems you’re looking up at me.

I love it when you’re smiling in your sleep.

Chorus

Are you dreaming ‘bout the stars,

Jupiter and Mars,

Or maybe Tigger bouncing fancy-free?

Only God can know

The love for you I hold

As you just lay there smiling in your sleep.

Bridge

Oh, time flies.

Before you know it you and me will see eye to eye.

And my prayer for you will be

That one day you will see

A little child looking up to you.

Simple prayers and build-a-bears and drawings on the wall

Worn-out shoes and broken toys all scattered down the hall

Reminders of how heaven sent an angel down to me

I see it when you’re smiling in your sleep

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Slow Down (lyrics by C. Dyer)

Beep, beep, Busy Street, I’ve been there before

I used to have just one speed and it was pedal-to-the-floor

Too fast, out of gas, couldn’t keep that pace

Had to slow down to win the race

Grandpa worked on the farm from the day he could reach the corn

Good wife, six kids and a steady faith in the Lord

He taught me one of the keys to makin’ it through the long haul

You gotta kick on back, catch your breath, and listen to the swimmin’ hole call

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Slow down, look around and see what God has done

Slow down, listen now, better walk before you run

Whoa now, look around, leave the busy to the bees

Slow down, steady as you please

My boy can make a toy out of a stick and a tin can

He likes to be the superhero and wants me to play the bad man

Now I like my 9 to 5, but not as much as bein’ a dad

All work and no play makes a real dull boy -- you ain’t gotta teach a kid that, naw

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Slow down, look around and see what God has done

Slow down, listen now, it just ain’t life without some fun

Whoa now, settle down in the shade of your family tree

Slow down, steady as you please

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One, two, kick off your shoes

Three, four, bust open the door

Five, six, seven, eight, ain’t life great?

Some day, far away from all that rat race junk

I’ll have some gray on my hood and a little extra in the trunk

It don’t make no never mind if I ain’t got much to do

Sweet tea with my honey on the front porch swing -- I’m happy through and through, yeah!

We gonna

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Slow down, look around and see what God has done

Slow down, listen hon, how ‘bout a hammock in the sun?

Whoa now, look around, take my hand and feel the breeze

Slow down, steady as you

Hey now, it’s better as you

Slow down, steady as you please

Only a Man (lyrics by J. Lang)

I used to live my life in fear
Was worried all the time
From waking up to laying down
I had no peace of mind
The world became a darkened place
A struggle without end
Although bitter times, those were
The days that I began to understand
I was only a man

I grew up singing songs in church
With questions in my mind
Then turned my back and ran away
From God who gave me life
Then one night His presence fell
I wept and shook and then
I fell down and cried, “Dear Jesus, rescue me again
I understand I am only a man.”

And He said, What will it be now?
Will you choose me or keep swimming up stream now?
I've been inside your head hearing you scream out.
Well here I am, just take my hand and I'll take out
All of the pain and all of the fear
All of the fear

I'll give you my burdens (I'll give you peace)
All of my desires (I'll give you what you need)
And what about these chains, Lord? (I'll set you free)
But they're so heavy (Lay them at my feet)
I'll lay them at your feet
Just promise you won't leave (I'll never leave)
So where do I go from here, Lord? (Just follow me)
(Just follow me)
I'll follow you (Just follow me) wherever you lead
Wherever you lead, wherever you lead

The Savior Is Waiting (lyrics by R. Carmichael)

The Savior is waiting to enter your heart
Why don't you let Him come in?
There's nothing in this world to keep you apart
What is your answer to Him?

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Time after time
He has waited before
And now He is waiting again
To see if you are willing
To open the door
Oh, how He wants to come in.

If you'll take one step
Toward the Savior, my friend,
You'll find His arms open wide.
Receive Him, and all of your darkness will end
Within your heart He'll abide.

(Chorus)
(Flugel solo)

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Breathe on Me, Breath of God (lyrics by E. Hatch)

Breathe on me, breath of God.

Fill me with life anew

That I may love what thou dost love

And do what thou wouldst do.

Breathe on me, breath of God,

‘Till I am wholly thine,

‘Till all this earthly part of me

Glows with thy fire divine.

Noah (lyrics by C. Dyer)

Hello, my name's Noah

They thought I was outta my head

And they didn't know it

But they would all soon be dead

Because the Lord chose to flood the town

Corruption went up, so the rain came on down

And I knew that they thought I was crazy, but I’m not

The Lord said "Hey, Noah

I want you to build a boat.

Ever heard of a cubit?

I’ll see to it that it floats.

And make the whole thing of gopher bark."

I said "Why so big?" He said "'Cause it's an ark

That will carry a zoo – animals two of every kind."

They laughed like a child ‘cause I appeared a little bit wild with all my crazy ideas

But I knew what was happenin’, maybe I am no genius

But what’s so strange about knowin’ God is bigger than me

I knew that this was meant to be

So I started hammerin' most every day,

My friends thought that I should be put out to graze,

Which is really ironic ‘cause here comes two cows

The ark’s not done, they’re gonna smell up the house

Now do you think I was crazy?

I may have been just an old man, but I kept swinging’

Now here come the sheep and the goats

And there goes an elephant, and also an emu

And boy do I feel sorry for the one who has to feed

All of the bears and angry ostriches stuck in the sand

I’ve gotta brain, goin’ insane, oh what a shame to think of all the pigs

Who will be really, really angry – all because I chose to name my first son “Ham”

Hello, my name’s Noah

They thought I was outta my head

But I said, “Dear people,

I think that it’s you instead

‘Cause look, I see a thing that’s unique and new

It’s called a raincloud and it’s ready to spew.”

Boy, I’m glad that I’m through gathering animals 2 by 2

‘Cause you know two heads are better than one.

He Shaped the Mountains and the Seas (lyrics by C. Dyer)

Am I a leaf upon the wind,

An incidental grain of sand,

Or is this tossing to and fro

Part of a straight and perfect plan?

O, winding river in the night,

I dare not question where you lead,

But trust your current to break forth

Into a deep and crystal sea

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He shaped the mountains and the seas

He paints the sky, whispers the breeze

Surely he cares as much for me

O, Savior, quicken me

I am a question, You’re the key

Unlock the secret part of me

And though my eyes may never see

I will love You, You first loved me

(Chorus X 2)

In time the night will bow to dawn

And all the wondering erased.

The weary traveler counts it joy

When with the Maker, face to face,

O sweet perfection, face to face.

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus (lyrics by H. Lemmel)

O soul, are you weary and troubled?
No light in the darkness you see?
There’s a light for a look at the Savior,
And life more abundant and free!

(Refrain)

Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.

His Word shall not fail you—He promised;
Believe Him, and all will be well:
Then go to a world that is dying,
His perfect salvation to tell!

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(Instrumental solo verse)

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