lp discography - covers & lyrics

1.

WHEN IT'S ROUNDUP TIME IN HEAVEN

(Jimmie Davis)
« © '54 Peer International, BMI »
Oh they tell me of a place and they tell me of a day
Where the saints shall be gathered to stay
They shall come from the east they shall come from the west
Whe we gather on that roundup day

When it's roundup time in heaven and our travels on earth are on
All the friends that day has served shall gather on that golden shore

Twill be sweet when we meet at Jesus feet
With no heartaches no pains no sigh
When they're on heaven's plains will they find your name
At the great roundup in the sky

Twill be sweet when we meet...
**********

2.

CHAPEL ON THE HILL

(Eddy Arnold - Pee Wee King - J.L. Frank)
« © '54 Acuff-Rose Music, BMI »
I can hear the organ playing gentle strains of peace be still
I can see my mother praying in the chapel on the hill

While the choir turns the pages in my heart I feel a thrill
Now they're singing Rock of Ages in the chapel on the hill
How that vision makes me ponder and I know it always will
Till my weary footsteps wander to the chapel on the hill

(I can hear the organ playing...
How that vision makes me ponder...
**********

3.

TWAS THE DAWN OF A BEAUTIFUL DAY

(Glenn Wagoner)
« © '56 Writer Share, PD »
Twas the dawn of a beautiful beautiful day
When Jesus came into my heart
He came in the darkness and blackness of night
And bade all my sins to depart

The old days are gone and a new day I see
He made all things new when He set my heart free
Twas the dawn of a beautiful beautiful day
When Jesus came into my heart

(The old days are gone...

Twas the dawn of a beautiful beautiful day
I'll walk in the old past no more
I'll whisper the story to hearts that are sad
And tell of the Christ I'll adore

The old days are gone...
**********

4.

PRAYER

(Alfred Bryan - Edward Lisbona)
« © '53 Anne Rachel Music, ASCAP »
Prayer is a song we all can sing a light that the blind can see
Prayer is a gift the poor can bring however poor they'd be

Prayer is a star that lights the way for those who are in despair
And when your heart kneels down to pray God will hear your prayer

(Prayer is a song we all can sing...
Prayer is a star that lights the way...
**********

5.

HIS HANDS

(Stuart Hamblen)
« © '56 Chappell & Co, ASCAP »
His hands paint the flowers he puts leaves on the trees
At His whisper birds start singing when my heart needs melodies
Why I strayed from all his goodness my poor mind can't understand
I'm to blame for my misfortune I lost hold of his hands
Those hands that give me mercy when I'm wrong as wrong can be
If they really gave me justice I'd be lost on homeless seas
I've been lost in the shuffle I've obeyed the wrong commands
I'm going back to the chapel in search of his hands
[ guitar ] Why I strayed from all his goodness...
**********

6.

IT TOOK A MIRACLE

(John W. Peterson)
« © '56 Peer International, BMI »
My Father is all powerful and that you can't deny
A God of might and miracles it's written in the sky
It took a miracle to put the stars in place
It took a miracle to hang the world in space
But when he saved my soul cleansed and made me whole
It took a miracle of love and grace

The bible tells us of his pow'r and wisdom all way through
And every little bird and flow'r are testimonies too

It took a miracle...
**********

7.

TODAY

(Thomas A. Dorsey)
« © '53 Warner-Tamerlane Publishing, BMI »
Have I given anything today
Have I helped some needed soul on the way
From the dawn till setting sun have I wounded anyone
Shall I weep for what I've done today

Oh today oh the day oh the day
Have I failed some greater flame on the way
Just to know I've done my best as I go to take my rest
Let my name be blessed today

(Have I made some person glad today
Did I help someone who had a mortal day )
Did I cancel with the sad try to make some poor heart glad
Answer wisdom what I had today)

Oh today oh the day...
**********

8.

ROBE OF CALVARY

(Kathleen Twomey - Fred White - Elaine Rivers)
« © '54 Anne Rachel Music, ASCAP / Pamasons Publishing, BMI » »
(His robe his robe the robe of calvary
Twas worn by my redeemer who lives eternaly)

Kings wear robes of gold and velvet soon their glory fades away
But the king of kings in heaven wore a homespun robe that day
Soldiers gambled for his garment while the sun turned dark above
But the men who crucified him were forgiven by his love

His robe his robe...

Those who saw his robe knew torment if they lived by sin and fault
But if they renounce the evil they were welcome by the Lord
Though it seems so plain and humble there was fate in every breath
He who wore that lives forever he has risen from the death

His robe his robe...
**********

9.

I CALLED ON THE MASTER

(Gorad Brady - Ralph Wingert)
« © '54 Anne Rachel Music, ASCAP » »
I called on the Master I said Lord help me to pray
For I'm that little black sheep that you've been haunting today
I thought I could wander and find my way all alone
Now I want you to guide this rolling stone

Then I heard His answer so clear to me
Tell again what I learned at mother's knee
Now I thank to Master for starting my life anew
Just ask and He'll do the same my friend for you

(I thought I could wander...
Then I heard His answer...
**********

10.

TOUCH OF GOD'S HAND

(Bob Nolan)
« © '36 Music Of The West, BMI / Unichappell Music, BMI »
The prairie sun sends down its ray to warm my heart through every day
The starlight beam that guides my way is just the touch of God's hand
The scattered pearls of morning dew the rainbow mist on hills of blue
The silver veil of moonbeans too is just the touch of God's hand

(The desert breeze that brushed my hair the leaf that fell from who knows where
The scent of wildflowers in the air is just the touch of God's hand
The wasteland fall that fills the sky the hum of wild wings sailing by
The warm earth bed on which I lie is just the touch of God's hand)

The desert yields a water pool where wild things meet their thirst to cool
Anbd I'm a carefree happy fool I know the touch of God's hand
The rain that falls I love so dear and joy is mine just living here
I know he must be standing near I felt the touch of God's hand
**********

11.

IT IS NO SECRET (WHAT GOD CAN DO)

(Stuart Hamblen)
« © '50 Songs Of Universal, BMI »
(It is no secret what God can do)
The chimes of time ring out the news another day is through
Someone slipped and fell was that someone you
You may have long for added strenght your courage to renew
Do not be this hearten for I bring hope to you
It is no secret what God can do what he's done for others he'll do for you
(With arms wide open He'll part anew) it is no secret what God can do
(There is no night for end his light you'll never walk alone
Always feel at home wherever you may roam
There is no power can conquer you while God is on your side
Just take him at his promise don't run away and hide)
It is no secret what God can do what he's done for others he'll do for you
(With arms wide open He'll part anew) it is no secret what God can do
(What God can do)
**********

12.

CRYING IN THE CHAPEL

(Artie Glenn)
« © '53 Unichappell Music, BMI »
You saw me crying in the chapel the tears I shed were tears of joy
I know the meaning of contentment now I am happy with the Lord
Just a plain and simple chapel where humble people go to pray
I pray the Lord that I'll grow stronger as I live from day to day
I've searched and I've searched but I couldn't find
No way on earth to gain peace of mind
Now I'm happy in the chapel where people are of one accord
We gather in the chapel just to sing and praise the Lord
Every sinner looks for something that will put his heart at ease
There is only one true answer he must get down on his knees
You'll search and you'll search but you'll never find
No way on earth to gain peace of mind
Take your troubles in the chapel get down on your knees and pray
Your burdens will be lighter and you'll surely find your way
**********