I was sold to slavery. My brothers moved by jealousy. Father's favor to a well. My master's favor to a prison cell. But still Your kindness stayed with me.
I'm trading my sorrow. I'm trading my shame. I'm laying it down for the joy of the Lord. . I'm trading my sickness. I'm trading my pain. I'm laying it down for the joy of the Lord.
Oh God You've been so good to me. You came and found this orphan. And You brought me right into. Your family oh God. . You've been so good to me. You threw away my past.
I lay me down (4x). A living sacrifice to you,. a living sacrifice to you. . I lay it down, (e) (4x). A pleasing sacrifice to you,. a pleasing sacrifice to you.
VERSE 1. Whatever occurs I know. You carried the cross for my soul. You bled for my sin. Beginning life for all hope for all joy. For all unspeakable.
You Could've Heard A Heartbreak. ( written by Tim Johnson / Brett Jones ). . Tall and lean, sexy Dorene parted them swinging doors. She was holding hands with some honky tonk man, no one had ever seen before.
You found me in the darkness. And you brought me light. You took my lifeless heart. And you gave me life. You cleansed me from my sin. And filled me up.
When Mama Cried. ( Written by Daron Norwood / Wayne Perry ). . I was standing in the hall when they called the doctor in. Almost scared me half to death.
Where the spirit of the Lord if there is freedom?. Where the spirit of the Lord if there is freedom?. There is peace, there is love, there is joy. It is for freedom, you've set us free.
Try Getting Over You. ( Written by Paul Nelson / Craig Wiseman ). . Well, I see you still remember our old number. No, there's noone here but me tonight.
Ready, Willing And Able. ( written by Jess Leary / Jody Alan Sweet ). . Blue moon is rising, all hope seems gone. A heart can be lonely only so long. Baby don't worry 'cause somebody cares.
Phantom Of The Opry. ( Written by Billy Lawson / John Schweers / Roger Murrah ). . Around midnight. A shadow appears on center stage. And sings a haunting melody.
My Girl Friday. ( Written by Curtis Wright / Carl Jackson ). . She stands there with her suitcase. We've been through all this before. I know it's gonna hurt me.
If It Wasn't For Her. ( Written by J. L. Wallace / Terry Skinner ). . You wonder if I ever think about her. Baby I won't lie, I do sometimes. But honey all the things that I remember.
If I Ever Love Again. ( Written by Curtis Wright / Billy Spencer ). . I felt a little uneasy when you walked in. But I'm glad you agreed to see me once again.
I Was Losing You. ( Written by Bruce Burch ). . I should have noticed. When you started turning up the sad songs. It should have hit me when you began to sing along.
I Can't Strike That Match. ( Written by Tim Mensy / Gary Harrison ). . I find myself sitting here again. Surrounded by souvenirs. Letters and cards and tear-stained photographs.