1.

In A Gospel Way

Earl Montgomery - George Jones

© Songs Of Universal, BMI

We all got together on a sawdust floor
God was there you couldn't ask for more
We all fell in love last night in a gospel way
I love to hear my mama sing and shout
And tell how the Lord has helped her out
We all fell in love together in a gospel way

Wel all got together there under a tent
And listened to the man that Jesus sent
For God put in his mouth these words to say
Don't you know the Bible plainly tell
A real true christinan won't go to hell
If we all fall in love together in a gospel way

He's one true friend that won't let you down
You better be ready when he comes around
Let's all fall in love together in a gospel way
I've heard some people curse his precious name
But we all know God stays the same
Let's all get a little bit closer in a gospel way

Let's all get together on a sawdust floor
God is there you can't ask for more
Let's all fall in love tonight in a gospel way
I love to hear my mama sing and shout
And tell how the Lord has helped her out
We all fell in love together in a gospel way
Let's all fall in love together in a gospel way
Let's all fall in love together in a gospel way
And we'll all get to heaven together in a gospel way

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2.

Why Me

Kris Kristofferson

© Resaca Music, BMI

Why me Lord what I have ever done
To deserve even one of the pleasures I've known
Tell me Lord what did I ever do
That was worth loving you or the kindness you've shown

Lord help me Jesus I've wasted it so
Help me Jesus I know what I am
Now that I know that I've needed you so
Help me Jesus my soul's in your hand

Try me Lord if you think there's a way
I can try to repay all I've taken from you
Maybe Lord I can show someone else
What I've been through myself on my way back to you

Lord help me Jesus I've wasted it so...
Jesus my soul's in your hand

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3.

Man I Always Wanted To Meet

Bobby Braddock - Curly Putman

© Tree Publishing, BMI

I was thrilled to death today that Babe Ruth signed my baseball bat
I'll always remember that the greatest one of all
When I was out in Hollywood John Wayne tipped his cowboy hat
And when I got his autograph I felt ten feet tall

I met great Hank Williams one night backstage at the Opry House
He looked down and grinned when I said I'm your biggest fan
And I was there the day when JFK rode into Dallas
I walked up to the limousine and shook his mighty hand

I've met the famous and I've met the best
But there's one man I've never met that outshines all the rest
And he's one man I always wanted to meet
He's the king of kings and he's a prince of peace
If I ever get the chance I'll fall down at his feet
He's one man I always wanted to meet
Jesus is the man I've always wanted to meet

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4.

Baptism Of Jesse Taylor

Dallas Frazier - Sanger D. Shafer

© Acuff-Rose Music, BMI

They baptized Jesse Taylor in Cedar Creek last Sunday
Jesus gained a soul and Satan lost a good right arm
They all cried hallelujah when Jesse's head went under
Cause this time he went under for the Lord

Among the local taverns there'll be a slack in business
Cause Jesse's drinkin' came before the groceries and the rent
Among the local women there'll be a slack in cheatin'
Cause Jesse won't be steppin' out again

The scars on Jesse's knuckles were more than just respected
The county courthouse records tell all there is to tell
The pockets of the gamblers will soon miss Jesse's money
And the black eye of the law will soon be well

They baptized Jesse Taylor in Cedar Creek last Sunday...

From now old Nancy Taylor can proudly speak to neighbors
And tell them how much Jesse hooked off with little Jim
Now Jimmy's got a daddy and Jesse's got a family
And Franklin County's got a lot more man

They baptized Jesse Taylor in Cedar Creek last Sunday...
They baptized Jesse Taylor in Cedar Creek last Sunday...

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5.

Release Me (From Sin)

Eddie Miller - William McCall

© Acuff-Rose Music, BMI

Please release me from my sin
Welcome Jesus come on in
For anly you can cleanse my soul
Release me from sin to sin no more

Let me walk on sacred ground
And lead the lost ship that you found
Just lead me on through heaven's door
Release me from sin to sin no more

Send your spirit from above
And teach me your sweet ways of love
I seek for all you have in store
Release me from sin to sin no more

Please release me from my sin...
Release me from sin to sin no more

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6.

Amazing Grace

John Newton - Bill Walker - William Gaither

© Bridge Building Music, BMI

Amazing grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me
I once was lost but now I'm found was blind but now I see

Twas grace that taught my heart to fear and grace my fears relived
How precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed

Through many dangers toils and snares I have already come
Tis grace that has brought me safe thus far and grace will lead me on

When we've been there ten thousand years bright shining as the sun
We've no less days to sing God's praise than when we first begun
And than when we first begun

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7.

Mama's Hands

Larry Kingston - Frank Dycus

© Careers Music, BMI

My daddy's hands held Three's and Two's while mom's were holding me
And daddy's hands lost everything to a hand of Kings and Three's
And daddy's hands they shook so bad that he turned to wine
But mama's hands were strong and calm as they held on to mine

Yes mama's hands held on to mine to guide me day and night
And it took the schem of mama's hands to teach me wrong from right
When times were bad and money's slim she'd fold her hands in fray
Ands somehow she would make the food hold out another day

Now mama's hands they tremble when she prays
But her voice is strong as she thanks God for the bygone days
She looks at me and then she smiles she knows I understand
That everything I am today I owe to mama's hands
Everything I am today I owe to mama's hands

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8.

God Keeps The Wild Flowers Blooming

Bobby Abshire

© Screen Gems Music, BMI

I been working all day long on some old forgotten place
A place where mom and papa rest beneath the cold cold clay
Though the tears may fill my eyes there's a smile upon my face
I see God remembered mom and daddy put flowers on their grave

And there's wild flowers blooming on mom and papa's graves
There's no tameones ever brought here anymore
For the family they've all gone I've been in prison much too long
But God keeps the wild flowers blooming on mom and papa's grave

You know I still remember just as though it was only yesterday
All the hell that my mom and dad went through to live on from day to day
But the love they both gave us ohh it was surely heaven sent
And all the heartaches that I know I've caused 'em God knows I'll always regret

And there's wild flowers blooming...

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9.

Mama Was A Preacher Man

Earl Montgomery - George Jones

© Songs Of Universal, BMI

(Mama was a preacher man mama was God's right hand)

I remember when daddy died he said the Lord was by his side
With his last breath he said I'm goin' to the promised land
That's when mama told us all that she had heard the call
And mama would be a preacher man

Far as I can remember back mama was a woman that dressed in black
With the sould filled full of gospel and the Bible in her hand
She would go from town to town spreading God's word all around
Yes mama was a real strong preacher man

Mama was a preacher man mama was God's right hand
Mama really knew just how to reach way out
Mama was a preacher man mama was God's right hand
Mama knew what the holy word was all around

I sit there on the very first row as she pleaded to lost souls
Tellin' them about Jesus there in the holy land
Although mama past away she still lives on today
Yes mama was an old time preacher man

Mama was a preacher man mama was God's right hand...
Mama was a preacher man

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10.

I Wonder How John Felt (When He Baptized Jesus)

Billy Sherrill - Norro Wilson - Carmol Taylor

© Algee Music, BMI

Do you remember how you felt when you kissed your brand new bride
Or the feeling that ran through you when you held your new born child
And when he called you daddy did you feel ten feet tall
Well I heard about a man who must have had the greatest thrill of all

John was just an ordinary man like you and me
And he did lotta preaching near the Sea of Galilee
Well he must have been a pretty good preacher he sure could tell the news
But he said there's a man coming after me and I can't tie his shoes

I wonder how John felt when he baptized Jesus
Hod did he feel when Jesus came and said let it be done
I wonder how John felt when he led him in the water
Don't you know it was a blessin' to baptize God's only son

John walked to a lot of people and many saw the light
But what about walking up and shaking hands with Jesus Christ
I wonder if he trembled when he first saw the man
Don't you know he felt the spirit when he touched the Master's hand

I wonder how John felt when he baptized Jesus...
I wonder how John felt when he baptized Jesus...

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11.

I Can't Find It Here

Curly Putman

© Tree Publishing, BMI

You know that I'm a humble man Lord
And I try just as hard as I can Lord
I've searched this life for joy but mostly I found tears
So lead me home for I can't find it here

Lead me home for I can't find it here
Everything I've ever wanted always disappeared
Take my hand and with your hand dry my tears
And lead me home for I can't find it here

For all my plans and dreams I called on you
For a simple man there's not much chance for me to do
And you've done your share Lord but I'm just weak and full of fear
So lead me home for I can't find it here

Lead me home for I can't find it here...
Lead me home for I can't find it here

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