Verse I. If you find that you're living. In a desert. never fear. Even though the earth is hard and dry. If you'll share what you've been given. New life will appear.
Twila Paris. There is an ocean surrounding me. Mostly the water is calm. Just enough breeze to keep me sailing. I feel safe and warm. Angry winds blow suddenly.
..Chorus I... He was an independant son. Always on the run. No time to listen. To the Father. . He stood alone to face the gale. So afraid to fail. [One or 2 more lines and I can't rmember them! AHHHH!!!]].
Twila Paris. I am here to confess the same old thing. How can He still be listening. How many times will He forgive. Rescue me from the way I live. What does it take.
( Words and Music By Twila Paris). I know sometimes it's hard to believe it. But Love's been following you. From where I stand I'm able to see it. And Love's been following you.
Lord, Your name is above any. other name. And forever will remain. So let the words of my mouth. And the thoughts in my heart. Let them praise your name.
The kingdom of God shall have no end. A kingdom of love that is build in our hearts. And not by our hands. The kingdom of God shall have no end. This shining.
In this sanctuary. We have all beheld. Only You are holy. There is no-one else. No-one who is worthy. Worthy to sit upon the throne. In this sanctuary.
Just look at this mess that I'm in. Gentle lover you're a terrible friend. I swore I'd never get this close again. But I can't seem to stop myself from falling.
I will wait on the Lord. I will wait for His word. Because I fear His holy name. I will wait. I will wait. I will wait on the Lord. I will wait for His word.
Twila Paris. So many people we know. And even more that we don't. Have decided "together" is worse than "alone". And I believe it is time. That I am taking a stand.
Words and Music by Twila Paris. Hard as it seems. Standing in dreams. Where is the dreamer now. Wonder if I. Wanted to try. Would I remember how. I don't know the way to go from here.
Words and Music by Twila Paris. I look on the outside. You look on the heart. Where I see an ending. You can see another place to start. And every time I see Your hand reach down.
(Words and Music By Twila Paris). The eyes are young. I won't deny it. But oh, the dream of tender youth. The seed is small. Do not despise it. Put on the robe and speak the truth.
I won't forget that first time, Annie. I was afraid to try.. You told me I would never fall. If I only believed I could fly.. So I gathered my courage.
Verse I. I am ready to be. All You've given me to be. Lord. I offer You my pride. Lay it down. Where I have been bound. Father come and set me free. I am ready now to be finally -- me.
Words and Music by Twila Paris. I said I belonged to You. But in a secret room, I kept a secret list. I said, "Anything for You". "Anything but this, anything but this".
How beautiful the hands that served. the wine and the bread. and the sons of the earth.. How beautiful the feet that walked. the long dusty roads. and the hills to the cross..