Saturday, August 11, 2012

I Can Go In


He stood beside the gate of Heaven, waiting to go in,
And he wondered how this Holy Place could take a man like him.
With shouts of great rejoicing and with music then they came,
Of the angels standing by him he asked what could be their name?
 
These are the company of prophets. The goodly fellowship of souls 
Who spake God's Word with faith and boldness; 
who blessed the poor and made the wounded whole

Oh, he fell upon his knees, and cried, I am not one of these.

He waited 'til another band of shining ones drew nigh, 
They entered into Heaven with a Hallelujah cry.
He asked again, Who are these?  Can you tell me whence they came?
He seemed to see the answer in a burning tongue of flame.

These are the company of martyrs, the mighty fellowship of Saints.
Who knew our Lord and walked beside Him. 
Who ran the holy race and did not faint.
 
Oh, he fell upon his knees, and cried, I am not one of these.

Then suddenly, a multitude was heard from far away.
Their voices rang with songs of joy like children at their play.
He saw Rahab, he saw David, Mary Magdalene and Paul,
And the thief who died by Jesus was the one who led them all.

Who are these?! he almost shouted at the angels.
These are the sinners saved by grace!
The host of them who called upon the Savior; 
Washed in Blood and justified by faith!

And, Oh, he leaped up from his knees
Oh, I can go in with these

And I can go in, for my heart is free from sin.
I've been washed in the Blood, everlasting life to win.
I can rejoice, I can lift up my voice, I can sing and I can go in.

Oh, he thought there could be no hallelujahs and no cries,
For this lowly band of people by the world despised,
But as the scenes of heaven opened up before his eyes,
He saw the martyrs and the prophets, and the host of heaven rise,
And they sang, 
 
I can go in, for my heart is free from sin.
I've been washed in the Blood, everlasting life to win.
I can rejoice, I can lift up my voice, I can sing and I can go in. I can go in.
I can rejoice, I can lift up my voice...I can sing...and I can go in.
I can go in.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

I Cheer You On


To all the mothers who have
watched their children grow,
And then were brave enough to let them go.
To the fathers who gave dignity, not shame,
To the families who are more than just a fam'ly name.

To the teacher who sees the future in their eyes,
To the pastor who stayed true
to the calling and the prize;
To the servant in a system
that's begun to seem absurd,
To the singer or the dreamer
who is faithful yet unheard.

Chorus:
I cheer you on!
Did you think that no one noticed?
Did you think you were alone?
To each one who has made the choice
for right instead of wrong,
Your Heavenly Father smiles,
and I, I cheer you on.

To the one who stands unwaiv'ring
when temptation comes to call,
To the one who has forgiven the greatest hurt of all;
You're a remnant of the way, He wanted us to be
In a remnant of the world He wanted us to see.

Chorus:
I cheer you on!
Did you think that no one noticed?
Did you think you were alone?
To each one who has made the choice
for right instead of wrong,
Your Heavenly Father smiles,
and I, I cheer you on.

(1 key higher)
I cheer you on!
Did you think that no one noticed?
Did you think you were alone?
To each one who has made the choice
for right instead of wrong,
Your Heavenly Father smiles,
and I, I cheer you on.


Coda:
And I, I cheer you on.
I cheer you on.
I cheer you on.
I cheer you on!


Monday, July 2, 2012

I Believe



Verse 1
I believe that God made the universe in just the span of six days,
I believe that Noah built a mighty boat that floated safe on the waves;
I believe that Daniel slept his cares away on the floor of the lions' den,
I believe that the word of God is sure and points our hearts to Him.


CHORUS
I believe, I believe, From Genesis to Revelation, yes, Lord, I believe;
That Your word is sure, Your love is pure, Your grace I now receive,
the two words of my heart, Lord, I believe.


Verse 2
I believe that Mary had a baby boy, but Joseph was not his dad,
I believe that Jesus lived a perfect life, No one else ever has;
I believe that He died on a rugged cross to pay for all my sins,
I believe that early on the third day my Savior rose again.


CHORUS
I believe, I believe, From Genesis to Revelation, yes, Lord, I believe;
That Your word is sure, Your love is pure, Your grace I now receive,
the two words of my heart, Lord,
the two words of my heart, Lord,
the two words of my heart, Lord, I Believe

He's Still on the Throne


I
A sinner now saved, Blood washed by a Lamb;
My Brother's a King, the Son of I Am.
Sometimes I forget, to whom I belong,
Then the sweet Spirit cries,
My child, I'm still on the throne"

CHORUS
He's still on the throne (He's still on the throne)
So what could be wrong. (So what could be wrong)
It's well with my soul (It is well with my soul)
Let the stormy winds blow (Let the stormy winds blow)
I'm reminded today (I'm reminded today)
Praise God I am saved. (Hallelujah I am saved.)
Salvation's sweet song while ages roll on,
He's still on the throne.

II
Though Satan has power, & sometimes I'm weak.
And times I give up & he walks over me
But then Someone comes by with words loud & strong
Arise my child, it is I & I'm still on the throne

CHORUS
He's still on the throne (He's still on the throne)
So what could be wrong. (So what could be wrong)
It's well with my soul (It is well with my soul)
Let the stormy winds blow (Let the stormy winds blow)
I'm reminded today (I'm reminded today)
Praise God I am saved. (Hallelujah I am saved.)
Salvation's sweet song while ages roll on,
He's still on the throne.

Salvation's sweet song while ages roll on,
He's still on the throne.
He's still on the throne.

He's Holding On To Me


There's a path along life's highway
So common and well trod
By the shoes of burdened Christians
Who won't put their trust in God
They've been born of the Spirit,
But they live by what they see
So they trust in their own effort,
Never living in belief

Chorus:
I'm not holding on to Jesus, he's holding on to me
He died and rose again to set me free
I am resting in the Spirit, not afraid of what will be
I'm not holding on to Jesus, He's holding on to me

If you're living in the dungeon
In the heavy chains of fear
Don't live another minute
In the lies you're holding dear
The chains have all been shattered,
The light is streaming in
You can't close your eyes forever
To the One who lives within

Chorus:
I'm not holding on to Jesus, he's holding on to me
He died and rose again to set me free
I am resting in the Spirit, not afraid of what will be
I'm not holding on to Jesus, He's holding on to me

Repeat Chorus
I'm not holding on to Jesus, He's holding on to me
I'm not holding on to Jesus, He's holding on to me