lp discography - covers & lyrics

1.

HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN

(Mosie Lister) « © '57 Mosie Lister Songs, BMI »
How long has it been since you talked with the Lord
And told him your heart's hidden secrets
How long since you prayed how long since you stayed
On your knees till the light shone through

How long has it been since your mind felt at ease
How long since your heart knew no burden
Can you call him your friend how long has it been
Since you knew that he cared for you

How long has it been since you knelt by your bed
And prayed to the Lord up in heaven
How long since you knew that he'd asnewer you
And would keep you the long night through

How long has it been since you woke with the dawn
And felt this day is worth living
Can you call him your friend how long has it been
Since you knew that he cared for you
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2.

BEAUTIFUL LIFE

(William M. Golden) « © '58 Bridge Building Music, BMI »
Each day I'll do a golden deed by helping those who are in need
My life on earth is but a spent and so I'll do the best I can

Life's evening sun is sinking low a few more days and I must go
To meet the deeds that I have done where there will be no setting sun
While going down life's weary road I'll try to lift some traveler's load
I'll try to turn the night to day make flowers bloom along the way

Life's evening sun...
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3.

TEACH ME HOW TO PRAY

(Kathryn Twitty) « © '58 Tree Publishing, BMI »
(Daddy my daddy teach me how to pray)
One night a sleepy little boy knelt beside my bed
He smiled and looked into my eyes and this is what he said
Daddy my daddy you've taught me lots today
So daddy my daddy teach me how to pray
You brought me home a brand new kite showed me how to fly
And there ain't no wonder kid who's dad can knock a ball so high
I'd like to thank God for you but I don't know what to say
So daddy my daddy teach me how to pray
I'd had to turn and leave his room he began to cry
I didn't want my boy to know but so did I
His best pal forsaken him but what was there to say
For daddy yes daddy had forgotten how to pray
(Daddy my daddy teach me how to pray)
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4.

IN THE GARDEN

(Austin C. Miles - Robert Hebble) « © '46 Word Music, ASCAP »
I come to the garden alone while the dew is still on the roses
And the voice I hear falling on my ear the son of God discloses

And he walks with me and he talks with me and he tells me I am his own
And the joy we share as we tarry there none other has ever known

(He speaks and the sound of his voice is so sweet the birds hush their singing)
And the melody that he gave to me within my heart is ringing

And he walks with me...
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5.

FLOWERS THE SUNSET THE TREES

(Mattie O'Neal) « © '58 Acuff-Rose Music, BMI »
Each time I touch a rose petal and breathe the sweet fragrance it brings
I know there's a God up in heaven no human could create these things

The dogwood the oak and the willow so gracefully wave in the breeze
The dogwood I'll always remember my Lord died upon one of these

The sunset in its golden splendor such colors no artist can do
I know when I look on its beauty each page in the Bible is true

No picture or painting can capture the beauty of any of these
The handwork of God is revealed in the flowers the sunset the trees
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6.

IT IS NO SECRET (WHAT GOD CAN DO)

(Stuart Hamblen) « © '50 Songs Of Universal, BMI »
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 I have news for 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
You'll always feel at home wherever you may roam
There is no power can conquer you while God is on your side
Take him at his promise don't run away and hide

It is no secret what God can do...
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7.

PADRE OF OLD SAN ANTONE

(Tim Spencer) « © '54 Unichappell Music, BMI »
I strolled to an old mission garden and as I was kneeling alone
An arm gently fell on my shoulder it was the padre of old San Antone
We went for a walk in the garden and as we were talking alone
He told why he came to the mission to the mission in old San Antone
Then the chapel bells they rang and an angel chorus sang
Mi amore Thea ma mio from the sky
Then he kneeled down to pray in the garden and whispered Mi amore mi Corazonne
Then I knew that his love was an angel the padre of old San Antone
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8.

PRECIOUS MEMORIES

(J.B.F. Wright) « © '25 Bridge Building Music, BMI »
Precious mem'ries unseen angels sent from somewhere to my soul
How they linger ever near me as the sacred past unfold

Precious mem'ries how they linger how they ever flood my soul
In the stillness of the midnight precious sacred scenes unfold

As I travel on life's pathway know not what the years may hold
And as I ponder hope grows fonder precious mem'ries flood my soul

Precious mem'ries how they linger...
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9.

SUPPERTIME

(Ira P. Stanphill) « © '50 Singspiration Music, ASCAP »
Many years ago in days of childhood I used to play till evening shadows come
Then winding down that old familiar pathway I'd hear my mother call at set of sun

Come home come home it's suppertime the shadows lengthen fast
Come home come home it's suppertime we're going home at last

Some of the fondest mem'ries of my childhood are woven around suppertime
When mother used to call from the backsteps of the old homeplace
Come on home now son it's suppertime oh gee but I'd love to hear that once again
But you know for me the time has woven a realization of truth that's even more thrilling
And that's when the call comes from the portals of glory well come home it's suppertime
When all of God's childrern shall gather round the table with the Lord himself
At the greatest suppertime of them all

Come home come home...
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10.

WHISPERING HOPE

(Alice Hawthorne - Alton Howard) « © '51 Howard Publishing, BMI »
Soft as the voice of an angel breathing a lesson unheard
Hope with a gentle persuasion whispers a comforting word
Wait till the darkness is over wait till the tempest is done
Hope for the sunshine tomorrow after the darkness is gone
Whispering hope oh how welcome Thy voice making my heart any sorrow rejoice
If in the dusk of the twilight dimmed be the region afar

Will not the deepening darkness writin' the glittering star
Then when the night is upon us why should the heart sink away
When the dark midnight is over watch for the breaking of day
Whispering hope oh how welcome Thy voice making my heart any sorrow rejoice
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11.

EVENING PRAYER

(Charles H. Gabriel - C.M. Battersby) « © '58 Word Music, ASCAP »
(Dear Lord forgive)

If I have wounded some poor soul today if I have caused one foot to go astray
If I have walked in my own willful way dear Lord forgive
If I have uttered idol words in vain if I have turned aside from want or pain
Yes I offend some other through the strain dear Lord forgive
[ piano ] Forgive the sins I have confessed to Thee forgive the secret sins I do not see
Guide me love me and my keeper be dear Lord forgive
(Dear Lord forgive)
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12.

GOD BE WITH YOU

(J.E. Rankin - W.C. Tomer) « © '48 Edward B Marks Music, BMI »
God be with you till we meet again by his cancels guide and pull you
With his sheeps securely fold you God be with you till we meet again

Till we meet till we meet till we meet at Jesus feet
Till we meet till we meet God be with you till we meet again

God be with you till we meet again need his wings protect and hide you
Daily man I still provide you God be with you till we meet again

Till we meet till we meet...
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