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What a sweet country song to remind us of all the blessings the Lord God Almighty has given us and the beauty of all His creations. It also reminds of what Scripture says about disbelief in God: “The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God…" (Ps 14:1) LYRICS Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue? Have you ever felt the morning dew? Have you ever wondered why the grass is green? And why a sunset can bring you peace? God did that and I don’t know why He filled the oceans and made the deserts dry God did that and I believe it’s true Who am I to ask, God did that A new born baby cries out The Mississippi river flows south Sometimes it rains on a sunny day And a sunrise makes the darkness go away Well God did that and I don’t know why He filled the oceans and made the deserts dry God did that and I believe it’s true Who am I to ask, God did that Who would grow a tree, just to build a cross? And send his Son to die so I wouldn’t be lost God did that, I don’t know why He filled the oceans and made the deserts dry God did that, I believe it’s true Who am I to ask, ‘cause God did that Who am I to ask, God did that ____________________ And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so. (Gen 1:9)

This is one of the most powerful voices I’ve ever heard, and "Come Jesus Come" is one of the most gripping songs I’ve heard in a very long time. I’m relatively sure most will see this song as being about the return of our Lord Jesus Christ at His second coming. Personally, as a narrow way walker, I see this song as twofold. I was completely taken by it as a cry for Jesus to come and reveal Himself to all who entered, in truth, at the strait gate and walked the narrow way that leadeth unto eternal life at the end of the road. (Mt 7:14) LYRICS: Sometimes I fall to my knees and pray Come Jesus come Let today be the day Sometimes I feel like I’m gonna break But I’m holding on to a hope that won’t fade Come Jesus Come we’ve been waiting so long For the day you return to heal every hurt and right every wrong We need you right now Come and turn this around Deep down I know this world isn’t home Come Jesus come Come Jesus come There’ll be no war and there’ll be no chains When Jesus comes let today be the day He’ll come for the weak and the strong just the same And all will believe in the power of His name Come Jesus Come we’ve been waiting so long For the day You return to heal every hurt and right every wrong We need you right now come and turn this around Deep down I know this world isn’t home Come Jesus come Come Jesus come One day He’ll come, and we’ll stand face to face Come and lay it all down, cause it might be today The time is right now, there’s no need to wait Your past will be washed by rivers of grace Come Jesus Come we’ve been waiting so long For the day You return to heal every hurt and right every wrong We need you right now come and turn this around Deep down I know this world isn’t home Come Jesus come Come Jesus come Come Jesus come Come, Come Jesus come ____________________________ Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; (Titus 2:13)

I came across another song that moved me. At 79 years old Vivian Lee James still has an amazing voice. This song speaks to the one problem mankind has and needs to resolve; the heart. (Jer 17:9; Luke 4:18) We need to be reconciled back to God via a new heart at the revelation of Jesus Christ and rebirth, which occurs at the end of the narrow way. (2Cor 5:18-20) (Matt 7:13-14) (John 3:3-7) This is the songwriter’s description of the song: This will forever be one of my favorite worship moments! Vivian Lee James is 79 years old and loves JESUS with her WHOLE HEART. I was honored to write and record this song with her and my friend @curtvernonmusic3981 Vivian was a singer and recording artist in New York over 6 decades ago, performing in such places as the Apollo, but now she sings for JESUS. She is one of the most joyful people I have ever met! LYRICS: Everything I am and all I’m not You can have it all every part It feels like it’s not enough But all of me is all you want So I give you my whole, whole heart Lord I give you my whole, whole heart I give you my whole, whole heart My whole heart, my whole heart Everywhere I’ve been and where I’ll go I’ll walk with you down life’s narrow road It feels like it’s not enough But all of me is all you want So I give you my whole, whole heart Lord I give you my whole, whole heart I give you my whole, whole heart My whole heart, my whole heart Your word says you will never leave To the very end you’ll be with me It feels like you gave too much But on the cross you showed your love And you gave me Your whole, whole heart Lord you gave me Your whole, whole heart You gave me Your whole, whole heart Your whole heart, Your whole heart So I give you my whole, whole heart I give you my whole, whole heart Lord I give you my whole, whole heart My whole heart, my whole heart

Came across another song I’d never heard until very recently and fell in love with it. What a blessing… Such a wonderful reminder of the importance and need I have for my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ every single day. Without Him I can do nothing. And actually, if it weren’t for the Lord I wouldn’t be alive today. He has saved me from myself on many an occasion throughout my life. He was always there watching over me… There Was Jesus by Demi Lee Moore & Riaan Benadé LYRICS Every time I try to make it on my own Every time I try to stand and start to fall And all those lonely roads that I have traveled on There was Jesus When the life I built came crashin’ to the ground When the friends I had were nowhere to be found I couldn't see it then but I can see it now There was Jesus In the waiting, in the searching In the healing, and the hurting Like a blessing buried in the broken pieces Every minute, every moment Where I've been and where I'm going Even when I didn't know it Or couldn't see it There was Jesus For this man who needs amazing kind of grace Forgiveness at a price I couldn't pay I'm not perfect so I thank God every day There was Jesus There was Jesus In the waiting, in the searching In the healing, and the hurting Like a blessing buried in the broken pieces Every minute, every moment Where I've been and where I'm going Even when I didn't know it Or couldn't see it There was Jesus On the mountain In the valleys There was Jesus In the shadows of the alleys There was Jesus In the fire and in the flood There was Jesus Always is and always was No, I never walk alone Never walk alone You're always there In the waiting, in the searching In the healing and the hurting Like a blessing buried in the broken pieces Every minute, every moment Where I've been or where I'm going Even when I didn't know it Or couldn't see it There was Jesus There was Jesus There was Jesus There was Jesus

Another beautiful song seemingly related to the walk of the narrow way; the only way Jesus gave us to attain true authentic salvation. (Matthew 7:14) A big thank you to my dear old friend Scubie for reminding me of the song and a special thanks to our friend Arthur James for bringing it to our attention in the first place long, long ago… LYRICS: City lights shine on the harbour, Night has fallen down, Through the darkness And the shadow I will still go on. Long, long journey Through the darkness, Long, long way to go, But what are miles Across the ocean To the heart that’s coming home? Where the road Runs through the valley, Where the river flows, I will follow every highway To the place I know. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. (Ps 23:4)

This song, sung by the late great Sam Cooke, written in 1908 reminds me of “The Walk” of the narrow way, especially when you read the song’s lyrics in their entirety (see below). They speak of the struggle and the search required to find our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Lyrics If I walk in the pathway of duty If I work ‘til the close of the day, Lord I shall see the great King in all his beauty When I’ve gone the last mile of the way, Lord, yes sir When I’ve gone the last mile of the way, oh yeah I shall rest at the close of day For I know there is joy awaiting When I’ve gone the last mile of the way If I were, for Christ to proclaim the glad story, oh Lord If I see for his sheep who’ve gone astray, oh Lord I am sure he will show me in his glory When I've gone the last mile of the way, Lord, yes sir When I’ve gone the last mile of the way, oh yes I shall rest at the close of day, oh yeah For I know, there is joy awaiting When I've gone the last mile of the way _____________________________ Additional Lyrics Not in Sam Cooke's Rendition: Here the dearest of ties we must sever, Tears of sorrow are seen every day; But no sickness, no sighing forever, When I’ve gone the last mile of the way. And if here I have earnestly striven, And have tried all His will to obey, ’Twill enhance all the rapture of heaven, When I’ve gone the last mile of the way. ______________________________ Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; (1Pet 1:13)

This is one of the most unique, touching and beautiful songs I’ve ever heard about our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. It made me cry the first time I heard it and it still takes my breath away. Putting this together was a true labor of love for me, as I occupy the time waiting for the revelation of Jesus Christ. I thank God for leading me to it and through it, and now allowing me to share it. LYRICS: Hagar was a single mother She was abandoned by the family she belonged to And there in the wilderness with her son alone With very little provision She was wondering She was questioning Does anyone care? She's cryin’ in the desert She's lost in her despair She thinks nobody loves her Hagar thinks nobody's there But God says I will be a ring of fire around her And I will be the glory in her midst And the power of my presence Will bring her to her knees And I will lift her up again For I'm the God who sees I'm the God who sees Oh, O Then He speaks in gentle whispers And He softly calls her name She feels His arms enfold her As He holds her And she'll never be the same 'Cause I'm the God who never changes And my promises are true And when this world deserts you This is what I'll do And then there was another woman named Ruth She was from the land of Moab and She was met with grief, and heartache She was a widow And she lived with her mother-in-law Who was also a widow And now it was time to move on But Ruth had never been to Bethlehem She had never tasted of the house of bread But now she had heard an inner invitation to come and taste and see And so she vowed herself to her mother-in-law and said Where you go, I will go Where you lie, I will lie Where you die, I will die And she begins a journey to the promise land She's travelin’ through the desert And she's leaving her despair She's hoping for a future Praying God will lead her there And He says I will put a ring around your finger And I will bless a child within your womb And the Saviour will be born through you To free the world from sin And He'll make all things new for you And love ya back to life again, Again And then from Ruth Who gave birth to a son, Obed Who gave birth to a son, Jesse Who gave birth to a son named David Now this same once shepherd boy, Mighty warrior Anointed king is alone Terrified in the darkness He's hiding in the desert He's battling despair David thinks his life is over, it's over And God, He doesn't care But God says I will be the rock of your salvation I'll hold you up, by the strength of my right hand And the power of my Spirit Will free you from all fear In the hour of your deepest need You'll find that I am near I am here 'Cause I will be a ring of fire around you And I will be the glory in your midst And the power of my presence Will bring you to your knees And I will lift you up again For I'm the God who sees And then from the line of David, finally Jesus, The Messiah, The Anointed One, Yeshua, The Christ Born in the same house of bread To be the bread of life In the town of Bethlehem And He would grow And He would be called the Son of God He would be called Emmanuel, God with us And He would heal and He would reveal And then He had an encounter with a woman Named Mary of Magdala Who was plagued by demons Tormented by evil spirits, And Jesus set her free And Mary followed Him She listened at his feet She served Him, and she loved Him Oh how she loved Him But then she watched As they nailed Him to the cross And as they placed His body in the tomb In that moment her hope died, it died She's cryin’ in the garden She's broken in despair She's searchin’ for her Saviour But His body isn't there Then He says… Mary Glory, glory, glory hallelujah I will be the glory in your midst And every knee will bow to me And every tongue confess Yes, all the world will worship me In all my Holiness I will be a ring of fire around you And I will be the glory in your midst And the power of my presence Will bring you to your knees And I will lift you up again For I'm the God who sees Who sees I'm the God who sees Oh-oh-O I'm the God who sees I see you I'm the God who sees you in your wilderness Sees you in your brokenness When you’re feelin’ lonely I'm the God who sees In the desert places In your empty spaces I'm the God who sees I'm nearer than you dare believe Here in the very air you breathe I'm the God who sees… You Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; (Titus 2:13)

What an amazing song, especially when you look at what is going on in the world today! The lyrics to this song are perfect for what I see, as I WATCH everything around me, just as Jesus commanded us all to do. Bible prophecy is being fulfilled right before our very eyes and so few are able or willing to see it. LYRICS: You can see it in the movies and the paper and the TV news Somebody's army is always on the move There's gonna be a battle the lines have been drawn They've got guns and tanks and planes The wells have gone dry and the water is bad and the air is acid rain There's war after war and rumors of war from the East There's a rumblin' in the ground and they're talkin' about the beast Good mothers cry ‘cause the rivers run high With the blood of too many sons Some people say peace is on the way But the worst is still to come ‘Cause the prophets wrote about it And Jesus spoke about it And John got to take a look And he told us what he saw and it's easy to see It's goin' by the book It's goin' by the book There's armies in the cities and the missiles stand ready for flight A pale horse rides like the wind across the night And that rumblin' in the desert like thunder gettin' closer Are the trumpet's gettin' ready to blow There's gonna be a shout that will wake the dead we better be ready to go ‘Cause the prophets wrote about it And Jesus spoke about it And John got to take a look And he told us what he saw and it's easy to see It's goin' by the book It's goin' by the book It's goin' by the book It’s Goin' by the book It's goin' by the book It’s Goin' by the book... ******* And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch. (Mark 13:37)

I fell in love with this song, Stand by Me, when I heard it the first time. While this song is simple in its production, it is beautiful and speaks volumes about the narrow way; how the search for Jesus and His salvation is not an altar call experience, nor "saying a sincere sinner's prayer," nor following some "ABCs of salvation." It's a BATTLE for one's soul. LYRICS: When the storms of life are raging, stand by me. When the storms of life are raging, stand by me. When the world is tossing me, like a ship upon the sea, thou who rulest wind and water, stand by me. In the midst of tribulation, stand by me. In the midst of tribulation, stand by me. When the hosts of hell assail, and my strength begins to fail, thou who never lost a battle, stand by me. In the midst of faults and failures, stand by me. In the midst of faults and failures, stand by me. When I’ve done the best I can, and my friends misunderstand, thou who knowest all about me, stand by me. When I'm growing old and feeble, stand by me. When I'm growing old and feeble, stand by me. When my life becomes a burden, and I'm nearing chilly Jordan, O thou Lily of the Valley, stand by me. ************ Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. (1Tim 6:12)

Some time after getting my life back on track in the mid-seventies, I came across this song. It appealed to me on a couple of different levels. I was restless, searching for truth and the reason for my being, for my existence here on earth. LYRICS: Said I'm scared, Lord, I'm scared, I'm terrified Never been much on religion But I sure 'nuff would like to hear the call I'm scared lordy Lord, I'm shakin' I'm petrified Never been much on religion but I sure 'nuff Just fell down on my knees Heard the choir singin’ somethin’ about goodwill toward men And even sleepin' in heavenly peace Stopped by to see Saint Thomas On a cold and dreary New York afternoon Something in the air was oh, so rare I don't know what it was but I know that it's still right there And I'm scared lordy Lord I'm shaken I'm terrified Never been much on religion but I sure 'nuff Just fell down on my knees Livin' in confusion, searchin' for truth that I never found I needed somethin' to really believe Looked toward the heavens on a dark and stormy winter afternoon Something in the air was oh so rare I'm not really sure what it was But I know for sure that it's still right there And I'm scared, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey I'm terrified Never been much on religion But I sure 'nuff just fell down on my knees Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh I'm scared, you know I'm shakin', I'm layin' awake thinking about it now I'm terrified Never been much on religion But I sure 'nuff would like to hear the call Common now, give me a sign your listening to me You hear me talkin', you hear me cryin' It's confusin' to me Lord, I'm terrified Never been much on religion but I sure 'nuff Just fell down on my knees Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

When I became a Christian this was one of the first songs I listened to. I have discovered recently that there are many different versions of this song, but this is the one I remember best. LYRICS: Oh Lord my God When I in awesome wonder Consider all the works Thy hand hath made I see the stars I hear the rolling thunder Thy power throughout The universe displayed And when I think of God, His son not sparing Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in That on the cross My burden gladly bearing He bled and died, To take away my sin Then sings my soul, My Saviour God to Thee How great thou art, How great thou art Then sings my soul, My Saviour God to Thee How great Thou art, How great Thou art When Christ shall come With shout of acclamation And take me home What joy shall fill my heart Then I shall bow In humble adoration And then proclaim “My God How great Thou art!” And then sings my soul, My Saviour God to Thee How great Thou art, How great Thou art Then sings my soul, My Saviour God to Thee How great Thou art, How great Thou art How great Thou art, How great Thou art How great Thou art, How great Thou art How great Thou art, How great Thou art Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered. (Ps 40:5)

This song reminds me of all the references Jesus made about picking up our own cross and following after him. Not too many people seem to mention that. They almost all say Jesus did it all for us; that picking up our own personal cross would be a work. I see it rather as a commandment directly from our Lord Himself. LYRICS: On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, The emblem of suffering and shame; And I love that old cross where the dearest and best For a world of lost sinners was slain. So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it someday for a crown. In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine, A wondrous beauty I see, For ’twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died, To pardon and sanctify me. So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it someday for a crown. To the old rugged cross, I will ever be true Its shame and reproach gladly bear Then he’ll call me someday, to my home far away Where His glory forever I’ll share So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it some day for a crown. Yes I’ll cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it someday for a crown. And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. (Matt 10:38)

After watching a video of a 70-year-old woman who became a quadriplegic at the age of 17 ["Songs of Suffering"], I was reminded—once again—of just how blessed I am and have been all of my life; how small my problems are in comparison to so many others. "Songs of Suffering" link: https://youtu.be/0H9ztsfGfRM LYRICS - Be Still My Soul Be still my soul, the Lord is on thy side Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain Leave to thy God, to order and provide In every change, He faithful will remain Be still my soul, thy best, thy heavenly friend Through thorny ways, leads to a joyful end Be still my soul, thy God doth undertake To guide the future as He has the past Thy hope, thy confidence, let nothing shake All now mysterious shall be bright at last Be still my soul, the waves and winds still know His voice who ruled them while He dwelt below In you I rest, in you I found my hope In you I trust, You never let me go I place my life within your hands alone Be still my soul Be still my soul, the hour is hastening on When we shall be forever with the Lord When disappointment, grief and fear are gone Sorrow forgot, loves purest joys restored Be still my soul, when change and tears are past All safe and blessed we shall meet at last In you I rest, in you I found my hope In you I trust, you never let me go I place my life within your hands alone Be still my soul In you I rest, in you I found my hope In you I trust, you never let me go I place my life within your hands alone Be still my soul, Be still my soul, Be still my soul ************* Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. (Isa 41:10)

This is a shortened song version with a beautiful voice singing it. It brings peace to my soul as I listen and think upon the word of God, while walking the narrow way… For more information visit: https://wayfaringgalblog.wordpress.com/2023/05/20/down-to-the-river-to-pray/ LYRICS: As I went down in the river to pray Studyin’ about that good ol' way And who shall wear the starry crown? Good Lord show me the way, oh… As I went down in the river to pray Studying about that good ol' way And who shall wear the robe & crown? Good Lord show me the way O sisters let's go down Let's go down, come on down O sisters let's go down Down in the river to pray As I went down in the river to pray Studyin’ about that good ol' way And who shall wear the starry crown? Good Lord show me the way! O brothers let's go down Let's go down, come on down O brothers let's go down Down in the river to pray Hmmm…Oh… Come on down Down in the river to pray Ooo…Oh, oh…O O sinners, let's go down Let's go down, come on down O sinners, let's go down Down in the river to pray **************** As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. (Prov 25:25)

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. (John 8:12) LYRICS: Sharp as glass from a broken bottle Loud as echoes in an open room You can’t see it but you sure can feel it Like shadows comin’ over you As clear as the ocean water As bright as the summer’s blue You put my dreams in color I can’t lie cause you’re my truth And my everything is you You are my everything You give me the melody I sing what you give to me I’ll be your passenger I’ll go where you want me to I’ll let you navigate Just let me ride with you I’ll be your passenger I’ll go where you wanna go If you show me the way Just lead and I’ll follow I’ll follow I’ll follow On the days when I’m feeling lonely Could you shower me with your tears? And paint a rainbow in the sky just for me Just to let me know you’re still there Your love is my religion That’s the only thing that I believe It’s never hard to make this decision Everywhere I go I take you with me My everything is you You are my everything You give me the melody I sing what you give to me O, oh… Yea, yea O, oh, Yea… O, oh… I’ll be your passenger I’ll go where you want me to I’ll let you navigate Just let me ride with you I’ll be your passenger I’ll go where you wanna go If you show me the way Just lead and I’ll follow Wherever you go I’ll follow you, O…oh I’ll be your passenger I’ll do anything to follow you Wherever you go I’ll be your passenger, yea yea I’ll close my eyes and I’ll trust you Take me wherever you want me to go And I’ll go there I’ll go there Even where the eyes can’t see As long as you’re with me I’ll be your passenger I’ll go where you want me to I’ll let you navigate Just let me ride with you I’ll be your passenger I’ll go where you wanna go If you show me the way

Hearing this song reminds me of how I feel when I think about the verses posted below (after the lyrics), as I wait in the lowest room for Jesus to knock at the door and call my name, at the end of my search. (Rev 3:20) LYRICS: I can only imagine what it will be like When I walk by Your side I can only imagine what my eyes will see When Your face is before me I can only imagine Yeah… Surrounded by Your glory What will my heart feel? Will I dance for You, Jesus Or in awe of You be still? Will I stand in Your presence Or to my knees will I fall? Will I sing hallelujah Will I be able to speak at all? I can only imagine I can only imagine I can only imagine when that day comes And I find myself standing in the Son I can only imagine When all I would do is forever Forever worship You I can only imagine, yeah I can only imagine Surrounded by Your glory What will my heart feel? Will I dance for You, Jesus Or in awe of You be still? Will I stand in Your presence Or to my knees, will I fall? Will I sing hallelujah? Will I be able to speak at all? I can only imagine, yeah I can only imagine Surrounded by Your glory What will my heart feel? Will I dance for You, Jesus Or in awe of You be still? Will I stand in Your presence Or to my knees, will I fall? Will I sing hallelujah? Will I be able to speak at all? I can only imagine, yeah I can only imagine I can only imagine, yeah I can only imagine I can only imagine I can only imagine I can only imagine When all I would do is forever Forever worship You… I can only imagine _________________________ Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; (Titus 2:13) Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; (1Pet 1:13) Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. (Rev 3:20)

The song “Long Black Train” reminds me of the “many” who chose the “broad way” and the fake teachers and preachers who led them astray...(2Pet 2:1-2) LYRICS: There’s a long black train Comin’ down the line Feedin’ off the souls that are lost and cryin’ Rails of sin only evil remains Watch out brother for that long black train Look to the heavens You can look to the skies You can find redemption Starin’ back into your eyes There is protection and there’s peace the same Burnin’ your ticket for that long black train ‘Cause there’s vict’ry in the Lord, I say Vict’ry in the Lord Cling to the Father and His holy name And don’t go ridin’ on that long black train There’s an engineer on that long black train Makin’ you wonder if the ride is worth the pain He’s just a waitin’ on your heart to say Let me ride on that long black train But you know there’s vict’ry in the Lord, I say Vict’ry in the Lord Cling to the Father and His holy name And don’t go ridin’ on that long black train Well, I can hear the whistle from a mile away It sounds so good But I must stay away That train is a beauty makin’ everybody stare But its only destination is the middle of nowhere But you know there’s vict’ry in the Lord, I say Vict’ry in the Lord Cling to the Father and His holy name And don’t go riding on that long black train I said cling to the Father and His holy name And don’t go ridin’ on that long black train Yeah, watch out brother for that long black train That devil’s a drivin’ that long black train * * * * * * * * * * * * But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. (2Pet 2:1) And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. (2Pet 2:2)

This is my favorite version of this song and I’m still knocking on Heaven’s Door! LYRICS: Mama take this badge from me I can’t use it anymore It’s getting dark too dark to see I feel I’m knockin’ on heaven’s door Knock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s door Knock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s door O, oh… Knock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s door Knock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s door Mama put my guns in the ground I can’t shoot them anymore A cold black cloud is comin’ around And I feel I’m knockin’ on heaven’s door Knock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s door Feels like I’m Knock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s door Feels like I’m Knock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s door O, oh… Knock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s door Knock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s door Knock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s door Feels like I’m Knock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s door Knock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s door Mama, tell me Knock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s door Feels like I’m Knock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s door O, oh… Knock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s door O, oh… Knock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s door Feels like I’m Knock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s door Knock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s door Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: (Matt 7:7) For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. (Matt 7:8)

The first time I heard this song I thought of my Daddy because his hands were extremely callused from all his manual labor, and then again, it reminds me of the Lord's Discipline. LYRICS: I remember daddy's hands Folded silently in prayer And reaching out to hold me when I had a nightmare You could read quite a story in the calluses and lines Years of work and worry had left their mark behind I remember daddy's hands How they held my momma tight And patted my back for something done right There are things that I’ve forgotten that I loved about the man But I'll always remember the love in daddy's hands Daddy's hands Were soft and kind when I was cryin’ Daddy's hands Were hard as steel when I'd done wrong Daddy's hands Weren't always gentle but I've come to understand There was always love in daddy's hands I remember daddy's hands workin’ til they bled Sacrificed unselfishly just to keep us all fed If I could do things over I'd live my life again And never take for granted the love in daddy's hands Daddy's hands Were soft and kind when I was cryin’ Daddy's hands Were hard as steel when I'd done wrong Daddy's hands Weren't always gentle but I've come to understand There was always love in daddy's hands Daddy's hands Were soft and kind when I was cryin’ Daddy's hands Were hard as steel when I'd done wrong Daddy's hands Weren't always gentle but I've come to understand There was always love in daddy's hands Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live? (Heb 12:9)

A ton of Scripture flooded in as I listened to this sweet voice singing the profound words of this song. In the end it is our last state which God accepts. (Ezek 18:20-24) LYRICS: It won't matter about your political views It won't matter where you sat on the pew Won't make a difference how much you knew When it comes down to the end And it won't matter what kind of car you drove And it won't matter where you lived on the road Did you do your best? Did you love your most? That's what matters in the end Cuz in the end, there's no rewind There's no turning back the time When you leave this world behind Will they say you were their friend? That's what matters in the end It won't matter how many candles lit your cake And it won't matter if sometimes you slept in late But if your love didn't overcome your hate Well, that's what matters in the end Cuz in the end, there's no rewind There's no turning back the time When you leave this world behind Will they say you were their friend? That's what matters in the end Cuz in the end, there's no rewind There's no turning back the time When you leave this world behind Will they say you were their friend? That's what matters in the end

A very old and beautiful hymn that reminds me of many verses from The Holy Bible. LYRICS: Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me, save that Thou Art. Thou my best thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light. Be Thou my Wisdom, Thou my true Word; I ever with Thee, Thou with me, Lord; Thou my great Father, and I thy true son; Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one. Be Thou my battle-shield, sword for the fight, Be Thou my dignity, Thou my delight. Thou my soul's shelter, Thou my high tower. Raise Thou me heavenward, O Power of my power. Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise, Thou mine inheritance, now and always: Thou and Thou only, first in my heart, High King of heaven, my Treasure Thou art. High King of heaven, after victory won, May I reach heaven's joys, O bright heav'ns son! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, Still be my vision, O ruler of all. Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art. Thou my best thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light. ************* Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; (Titus 2:13) ************* Song From: O Church Arise (Live) The Mandate feat. Stuart Townend Album • 22 SONGS • 1 HOUR AND 41 MINUTES • JAN 01 2006

A beautiful rendition of a song I think has a deeper Biblical understanding regarding rebirth. LYRICS: Some say love, it is a river That drowns the tender reed Some say love, it is a razor That leaves your soul to bleed Some say love, it is a hunger An endless aching need I say love, it is a flower And you, its only seed It's the heart that fears the breaking That never learns the dance It's the dream afraid of waking That never takes a chance It's the one who won't be taken Who cannot seem to give And the soul, afraid of dying Who never learns to live When the night has been too lonely And the road has been too long And you think that love is only For the lucky and for the strong Just remember in the winter Far beneath the bitter snows Lies the seed that with the Sun's love In the Spring becomes the rose When the night has been too lonely When the road has been too long When you think that love is only, Only for the lucky, the lucky and the strong Just remember in the winter Far beneath the bitter snows Lies the seed that with the Sun's love In the Spring becomes the rose, the rose

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