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Who Is He To You?
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"Who Is He To You?"
from "Come As U R!" album
You've heard a lot about Jesus ever since you were a kid
All those things he said and did so long ago
But now that you've gotten older--old enough to understand
Why they crucified that man, what does it all mean?
And that's a question worth asking
Who is Jesus to you?
Who is he to you?
Sometimes it's so familiar--you're in church most every week
And you say that you believe, but what's the big deal?
But stop minute and wonder--hey what if all those stories are true?
If Jesus died for you, how will you respond?
And when you listen deep inside you
Is someone knocking at the door?
The door of your heart (listen closely...'cause)
(Chorus)
It's one thing to hear it and another to believe
And there are some who just get near it (Matt.7:21; Lk.6:46ff)
And there are others who receive
And in a world full of questions let this be one you pursue
Who is Jesus Christ to you?
Who is he to you?
Everybody's got questions; I've got plenty of my own
Some have answers and some don't and some take time...
But I don't need all the answers to say yes to Jesus Christ
And I plan to spend my life just following him
'cause in my heart I know that Jesus
Holds the keys to life in his hands
My life's in his hands (yes it is)
(Chorus)
(Tag)
Jesus is standing, knocking at the door (Rev.3.20)
Let the Lord of Love come in
(a question that's worth asking--who is Jesus Christ to you?)
Credits:
Music & Lyrics By Bryan Sirchio
1991, Crosswind Music.
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All Things Together
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"All Things Together"
from "Come As U R!" album.
Janie's mom and dad were separated last year
Now she's always caught in between
Seems everyone she knows who gets married only ends up divorced
But Janie said she's never gonna marry no one
'cause marriage only ends up in pain
But Janie go close to Jesus and everything changed (2 Cor.5:17)
And now she prays God help me learn from those mistakes my parents made
So that I can keep that promise I make on my wedding day
(Chorus)
God is working all things together
God's working all things together
God's working all things together
Together for good
Stevie says his father's always flying somewhere
Says his dad's a big business man
He says his father's always got money but he's never got time
And Stevie said he's never gonna have any kids
'cause fathers only let children down
But Stevie became a Christian, and he's different now (Phil.3 13-16)
Now he prays, God I know what it's like when a father's never home
So if you bless me with my own kids I'll be there to watch them grow
(Chorus)
(Bridge)
I don't believe God pulls the strings
That cause the painful times
But God will use even the bad times
To bring good things to our lives (Phil.1:12-18)
(Double Chorus)
Credits:
Music & Lyrics By Bryan Sirchio
1991, Crosswind Music. All Rights Reserved.
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Live The 10
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"Live The Ten"
from "Come As U R!" album
Now I know you've all heard of the 10 commandments, but have you
taken time to understand them? They're more than a list of rules
to memorize, they're the Holy Torah--a way of life. Now I've laid
down a rhythm and it's bumpin', burnin'--move your body while you
do some learnin'. First I'm gonna give 'em to you right out straight
and then I'm gonna take time to elaborate. You gotta...
(Chorus)
Live the 10 -- intend to live!
Live the 10 -- intend to live!
(gonna live the 10 commandments--give my spirit to the God of Grace)
In the 20th chapter of Exodus, it's plain what God expects of us
It says 1--no other gods; 2--no graven image; 3--don't take God's name in vain
4--honor the Sabbath; 5--honor your parents; 6--thou shalt not kill;
7--no adultery; 8--thou shalt not steal; 9--don't bear false witness;
10--thou shalt not covet
(Chorus)
Now check this out...now remember right off there's only one Lord,
And I didn't say two and I didn't say four and whatever you do you
don't bow down before anything you make with your hands. And when
you smack your thumb hard with a hammer someday don't get all mad
and shout out God's name, 'cause God's not to blame for your lousy
aim and that's right--that's right! And remember the Sabbath, or
whatever you call it, that means pray and rest--don't be a
playaholic--and you love mom and dad even when they're not wise
and don't ever kill (does that go for flies? Hey that's a good
question man.) And when you marry someday don't you be a cheat, and
don't you ever steal, and don't lie through your teeth, and don't
want the things that your friend's got so bad you'd take it if you
could. And there you have it my friend, if you count 'em there are
10, and might I suggest that you rap it again, but if you have a
little trouble getting all 10 down, Jesus took 10 and made
'em into two somehow, he said
Love God the most, and your neighbor as yourself.
That's right, Love God the most, and your neighbor as yourself
Come on now,
(Chorus)
(Repeat 1,2,3, etc.)
I think you got it...
Credits:
Music & Lyrics By Bryan Sirchio
1991, Crosswind Music. All Rights Reserved.
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Faith History
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"Faith History"
from "Come As U R!" album
Jesus in the line of David, Holy One the Jews awaited
But some couldn't recognize a different kind of Christ
Pharisees and Pontius Pilate got together, crucified him
Blood shed, sacrifice, God's love paid the price
Friday was a bummer, Saturday grave
then early Sunday morning, everything changed
(yeah that's when everything changed)
50 days from the cross, Holy Spirit, Pentecost
Strong Wind tongues of flame, Church was born that day
Early Church met in homes, goods were shared and bread was broken
Priests mad, so was Rome, Peter jailed, Steven stoned
Saul was using force, he thought that he was right
God knocked him off his horse -- and then he saw the Light
(Chorus)
My faith has a history
There's a line that leads to me
Standing in the legacy of faith
Faith history
Word is spreading wider, wider Paul becomes a letter writer
Roman persecution time, Church is underground
Constantine in 313, Church becomes a legal thing
Pope strong, organize, scripture getting canonized
Council of Nicea -- the Trinity's in place
380 Theodosius -- the Church is now the state
(yeah that's a dangerous thing!)
Docetism, gnosticism, threaten to create a schism
"Fully God and fully mad" bishops writing creeds
Ambrose taking care of business, emperors still need forgiveness
Augustine of Hippo, Attila Hun and Leo
Mohammed's now a prophet -- he takes the Middle East
Crusader's fighting back -- a bloody, bloody scene
(Chorus)
8-0-0 and Charlemagne, crowned by Pope on Christmas day
Makes his conquered people choose--baptism or death
Schism's 'great' in '54; East and West are friends no more
Aquinas writes theology -- he does it systematically
By end of Middle Ages the Church has grown corrupt
It might have been the money -- or just a power lust
(yeah, sounds familiar...)
Renaissance and education, scientific exploration
People get to questioning the Church authority
Wycliffe in the British Isles, said we all should read the Bible
John Huss -- Word's enough -- Truth can come to anyone
Then there's Martin Luther -- he nailed it on the head
Salvation through believing -- that's what the Bible says
(yeah--that's what the Bible says)
(Bridge)
Reformation, confrontation, through the European nations
Read the Bible, keep it simple, sing a new song
Zwigli fights in Switzerland, Calvin's Presbyterian
See the Anabaptists saying no to taxes
Purify the institution, Separatists in Massachusetts
George Fox, inner light, Friends meet, equal rights
Wesley and the Methodists, Whitefield the evangelist
Missionaries to the tribes -- alcohol and genocide
And blacks on the plantations see through the masters' lies
They're worshipping God who hears the people cry (Ex.3:7-8)
(Chorus)
(Tag)
Faith history, her-story (repeat)
Credits:
Music & Lyrics By Bryan Sirchio
1991, Crosswind Music. All Rights Reserved.
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Stephanie Jones
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"Stephanie Jones"
from "Come As U R!" album
Stephanie Jones, she was a friend of mine a long, long time ago
Stephanie Jones, she was the kind of girl the boys all tried to know
They used to say she was so easy, 'cause she never would say no
Maybe you know, Stephanie Jones
Stephanie Jones, sometimes the walls would tumble down and she'd need to cry
Stephanie Jones, somehow she'd find her way to my home in those times
She'd say, be a friend and just hold me-and please don't ask for more
And I'd just say sure, Stephanie Jones
And the bathroom walls said, give S. Jones a call for a good time
And in the locker room they'd play that kiss and tell game
And Stephanie Jones was rarely alone on a Friday or Saturday night
But I always got this feeling that she was lonely deep inside
Stephanie Jones, one night she came to me and said, I don't need to cry
Stephanie Jones, she put her arms around me and pressed her lips to mine
And I said, Stephanie I'm tempted-but there's no way this could be right,
And I won't be holding you tonight
Stephanie Jones, at first she got angry, then this sadness came to her eyes
Stephanie Jones, she said, don't you want to use me like the other guys?
And I said, Stephanie I want you - to meet this friend of mine -
Who loves you so much he gave you his life
But she said the bathroom walls say give S. Jones a call for a good time
And if your friend knew that there's no way he'd love me still
I said Stephanie Jones, He already knows about everything you've ever done
And all he wants is to somehow show you-
Stephanie Jones is worth being loved
Stephanie Jones, sometimes I think of her and when I do I pray
Stephanie Jones, I pray she's found the One who died to heal the pain
They used to say she was so easy, but it was harder than they know
Maybe you know, Stephanie Jones
Credits:
Music & Lyrics By Bryan Sirchio
1991, Crosswind Music. All Rights Reserved.
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6. |
Be Yourself!
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"Be Yourself!"
from "Come As U R!" album
Some people are good with a baseball
And some spend every game on the bench (repeat)
Some are into athletics, some think sports are pathetic
God loves you the way you are
Some people look good in the mirror
And some, well, we don't look all that hot (repeat)
Some are born looking cute, some take longer to bloom
God loves you the way you are (so)
(Chorus)
Be Yourself! God loves you the way you are
Just Be Yourself! God loves you the way you are
Some people are good with their school books
And some do all they can to get by (repeat)
Some get A's on the test, some like weekends the best
God loves you the way you are
Some people wear plenty of makeup
And some go for that "ivory soap" look (repeat)
Some say natural's the way, some prefer Tammy Faye
God loves you the way you are
(Chorus)
Some people get so much attention
And some feel like they're not even seen (repeat)
Some are rowdy and loud, some blend in with the crowd
God loves you the way you are
Some people are searching for meaning
And some, they want to just cruise along (repeat)
Some think Jesus is weird, some have ears that can hear (Matthew 13:43)
God loves you the way you are
(Chorus)
Credits:
Music & Lyrics By Bryan Sirchio
1991, Crosswind Music. All Rights Reserved.
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Help In Troubled Times
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"Help In Troubled Times"
from "Come As U R!" album
There are times when human help can never be enough
Times when our best efforts feel so small
When words have all been spoken
And still the pain remains
There's only one thing more a friend can say
(Chorus)
Jesus is your help in troubled times
He's the one who feels the things you're feeling deep inside
And he' the one who'll give you strength
To make it through this day
He's the one who'll stay with you throughout the night
Jesus is your help in troubled times
It doesn't matter if its been a long time since you've prayed"
Maybe you've left God up on some shelf
But God knows where you are now, God will find your wounded heart
All that matters now is that you know
(Chorus)
(Bridge)
And Jesus will hold you when you can't hold your own
He'll help you take that one step at a time
And in his gentle, tender way
he'll speak of a Reunion Day
When God will wipe all human tears away (Isaiah 25:8)
All away...
(Chorus)
Credits:
Music & Lyrics By Bryan Sirchio
1991, Crosswind Music. All Rights Reserved.
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Amos I Hear Your Voice
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"Amos I Hear Your Voice"
from "Come As U R!" album
Lord I've got an ego I want people to like me (Luke 6:26)
I love to sing the songs that make them laugh and feel good
But Lord I know you've called me
To stand up for the gospel
To preach the truth in love and carry my own cross (Mark 8:34-38)
(Chorus)
Amos I hear your voice
Saying let justice roll, and righteousness flow
Amos I hear your voice
Saying my music is noise, unless I cry for justice
Right now there are people dying of starvation
And we all know there's food enough to feed this planet
Let's beat some swords to plowshares (Isaiah 2:1-4)
Or turn some tanks to tractors
I mean feed the people before we oil the war machine
(Chorus)
(Bridge)
Well there's more to being human than a big piece of the pie (Deut 8:3;Mk. 8:36; Mk.10:17-22; Lk.12:13-21)
And there's more to being Christian than a home up in the sky (Luke 17:21)
I want to live that prayer we pray every week in every church
Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, right here on earth (Mark 6:10)
Well it don't take calculators to know that something's wrong
When 6 percent of the world consume a third of its resources
And the scriptures say it clearly
God will judge the nations (Matthew 25:31-46)
And justice for the poor will be the plumb line (Is. 28:17; Amos 7:7-8)
(Double Chorus)
Credits:
Music & Lyrics By Bryan Sirchio
1991, Crosswind Music. All Rights Reserved.
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9. |
The Truth And The Life
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"The Truth And The Life"
from "Come As U R!" album.
There's so many things in this world that compete
To be that which is most important to me
They say I'll be happy if I'll give my all to them
I'm talking about all these cultural gods
Like do anything for a high paying job
I mean, we all need money
But there are some things I won't do
Like walking on you ('cause)
(Chorus)
I believe in God, I believe in Love (what do you believe in?)
I believe in Jesus Christ
I believe in God, I believe in Love
And that Christ is the way, the truth, and the life
O God I need help to see through all the lies
Of those who can't back up what they advertise
Don't let me chase after this world's empty promises
They say no one's too rich and no one's too thin
But truth is our goods and our things can't begin
To give us what our souls were created to be longing for (Psalm 42:1-2)
The love of the Lord
(Chorus)
There's so many things in this world that compete
To have my devotion and best energy
They say I'll be happy if I'll spend it all on them
I'm talking about all these slogans they sell
Like who says you can't have it all for yourself
They may make good commercials
But don't let them make up your mind
You won't buy those lines (when you)
(Chorus)
Credits:
Music & Lyrics By Bryan Sirchio
1991, Crosswind Music. All Rights Reserved.
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All I Needed
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"All I Needed"
from "Come As U R!" album.
A couple years ago if someone had said to me
You will soon be going to church and singing songs like these
I'd have said you're crazy -- you see religion's not for me
I don't need a money hungry church preaching hypocrisy
You see I'd never seen a Christian who was any different from me
Except for these do's and don'ts that they could never keep
They'd go to church on Sunday, but their lives stayed just the same
No better off on Monday - it seemed just like some foolish game (but)
(Chorus)
All I needed was to see God's love in another
To be loved just like a brother
With the love only God can give
To sense God loving me through another's life
Was really quite enough
God fills a heart with love
And love's on thing I can't deny
Well I'd heard about how Jesus came to die for all my sins
But saw no reason why I should let him in
You see God seemed like this concept, too for removed from me
I wouldn't acknowledge anything I couldn't first touch and see
But then I met this Christian, and she really knew the Lord
And when I saw God's love in her, it wasn't long before
I bowed down before God with tears rolling from my eyes
Asking God to give me love-to come and live inside me (Rev. 3:20)
(Chorus)
Credits:
Music & Lyrics By Bryan Sirchio
1991, Crosswind Music. All Rights Reserved.
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Put It In The Hands
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"Put It In The Hands"
from "Come As U R!" album.
A long time ago back in Bible time the one we call the Son of God
was on a mountainside, and he talked about God, he talked about
love, and the people who listened couldn't get enough. The day
rolled along and it began to get dark, and the people back then
didn't drive any cars; it was time to go home but their homes
were too far, the master said people you stay where you are, and
(Chorus)
Whatever you got, a little or a lot
You gotta put it in the hands of Jesus (repeat)
Now the 12 said Jesus what are we gonna do? There's over 5000
people and we got no food. You better send them away before we
have a bad scene, but the master said well you can give them what
they need. The Bible doesn't tell us what went on in their heads,
but they were learning to do whatever Jesus said, particularly
when he seemed to make no sense, so they found a little boy with
some fish and bread, and...
(Chorus)
Well now they prob'ly thought well this will never go around - I
mean what are 2 fish among such a crowd? But whatever they
thought they didn't think it too loud, the master said go and make
the people sit down. And he took the bread and fish and he began to
pray - gave thanks to the one who feeds us every day, then he
gave the bread and fish to the people there, and they were more
than satisfied with the meal they shared...
(Chorus)
Now if you're looking for a message in the words I say, some kind
of moral to the story you can take away, well there's no end to
meaning in a story so rich, but I'll give you one and it goes like
this. Whoever you are, you may be big or small, you may be living
in a shack or in the Taj Mahal, you take whatever you got and in
the Savior's hands, its more than enough to carry out the plan,
because a little in the hands of the God of all is bigger than
big, and taller than tall, so whenever you find yourself against
the odds, you got to give the situation to the Son of God...
(Chorus)
Credits:
Music & Lyrics By Bryan Sirchio
1991, Crosswind Music. All Rights Reserved.
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As God Sees You
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"As God Sees You"
from "Come As U R!" album.
You say you really need to lose some weight
Being heavy isn't in these days
Lose the pounds and everyone will notice you
You're gonna perm your hair
Change the styles you wear
Gonna show this world a brand new you
But you're more than just some package that must be wrapped upright
And you're more than you can see with your own eyes
(Chorus)
When God sees you, God doesn't see the person you see in the mirror
God sees much clearer
God sees the meaning in your life
And all the beauty deep inside
And Jesus died to make a way for you
To see yourself as God sees you
We're living in a world of magazines
Vogue, and Vanity, and Seventeen
And life is hard for those who haven't got "the look"
You try to do your best
Though you don't feel blessed
With the kind of face that opens doors
But you're more than just on image some camera lens can catch
And you're more than you reflection in the glass
(Chorus)
(Bridge)
Let the gospel set you free from a world of vanity
Let the Savior set your standards, not a vain society
There's a beauty that will last
When the world is long since passed
All eternity - that's what God sees...
(Chorus)
Credits:
Music & Lyrics By Bryan Sirchio
1991, Crosswind Music. All Rights Reserved.
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New Testament
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"New Testament"
from "Come As U R!" album.
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Romans, first and second Corinthians (repeat)
Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians (repeat)
1, 2 Thessalonians, 2 Timothies, and a Titus (repeat)
Philemon and Hebrews and James and Peter, 1 and 2 (repeat)
3 from John, 1 from Jude, and Revelation ends it dude! (repeat)
New Testment... gonna memorize it cold!...
Credits:
Music & Lyrics By Bryan Sirchio
1991, Crosswind Music. All Rights Reserved.
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14. |
Ask, Seek, Knock
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"Ask, Seek, Knock"
from "Come As U R!" album
Sometimes its hard to believe in Someone my eyes can't see
Sometimes I question and doubt the way Thomas did (John 20:24-29)
But God's no the kind who says don't use your mind
So when questions trouble my soul
I trust in the promise that Jesus made to us all
(Chorus)
When we ask, seek, knock we will receive from God
When we ask, seek, knock surely we'll find
When we ask, seek, knock doors will swing open wide
So let us ask, seek, knock all of our lives
Sometimes when I'm feeling strong I promise things I can't keep
Sometimes I let Jesus down the way Peter did (John 18:15-27)
But God gives me grace to learn from my mistakes
And to pick up the pieces again
And trust that the Savior is working good through it all (Romans 8:28)
(Double Chorus)
Credits:
Music & Lyrics By Bryan Sirchio
1991, Crosswind Music. All Rights Reserved.
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