lp discography - covers & lyrics

1.

WE THANK THEE

(Jim Reeves) « © '62 Tree Publishing, BMI »
We thank Thee each morning for a new born day
Where we may work the fields of new mown hay
We thank Thee for the sunshine and the air that we breathe oh Lord we thank Thee
Thank Thee for the rivers that run all day
Thank Thee for the little birds that sing along the way
Thank Thee for the trees and the deep blue sea oh Lord we thank Thee

Oh yes we thank Thee Lord for every flower that blooms
Birds that sing fish that swim and the light of the moon
We thank Thee every day as we kneel and pray
That we were born with eyes to see these things
Thank Thee for the fields where the clover is grown
Thank Thee for the pastures where cattle may roam
Thank Thee for Thy love so pure and free oh Lord we thank Thee

Oh yes we thank Thee Lord...
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2.

WHERE WE'LL NEVER GROW OLD

(James C. Moore) « © '59 Edward B Marks Music, BMI »
I have heard of a land on the faraway strand
This a beautiful home of the soul
Built by Jesus on high there we never shall die
This the land where we'll never grow old

Never grow old never grow old in the land where we'll never grow old
Never grow old never grow old in the land where we'll never grow old
[ piano ] When our work here is done and the life's crown is won
And our troubles and trials are o'er
All our sorrow will end and our voices will blend
With the loved ones who've gone on before

Never grow old...
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3.

I'LL FLY AWAY

(Albert E. Brumley) « © '32 Fly Away Music, BMI »
Some glad morning when this life is o'er I'll fly away
To a home on God's celestial shore I'll fly away
I'll fly away oh Glory I'll fly away when I die hallelujah by and by I'll fly away

When the shadows of this life have flown I'll fly away
Like a bird from prison bars has flown I'll fly away
I'll fly away oh Glory I'll fly away when I die hallelujah by and by I'll fly away
[ guitar ] Just a few more weary days and then I'll fly away
To a land where joy shall never end I'll fly away
I'll fly away oh Glory yes I'll fly away when I die hallelujah by and by I'll fly away
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4.

ACROSS THE BRIDGE

(Walter Scott) « © '62 Tree Publishing, BMI »
I have lived a life of sin in this world I'm living in
I have done forbidden things I shouldn't do
I asked a beggar along the way he could tell me where to stay
Where I could find real happiness and love that's true

Across the bridge there's no more sorow across the bridge there's no more pain
The sun will shine across the river and you'll never be unhappy again
[ organ ] Follow the footsteps of the King till you hear the voices ring
They'll be singing out the glory of the land
The river Jordan will be near the sound of trumpet you will hear
And you'll behold the most precious places ever known to man

Across the bridge there's no more sorow...
Across the bridge there's no more sorow...
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5.

HAVE THINE OWN WAY LORD

(George C. Stebbins - Adelaide A. Pollard) « © '53 Hope Publishing, ASCAP »
Have Thine own way Lord have Thine own way Thou art the potter I am the clay
Mould me and make me after Thy will while I am waiting huely and still
Have Thine own way Lord have Thine own way search me and try me Master today
Whiter than snow Lord wash me just now as in Thy presence humbly I bow
[ piano ] Have Thine own way Lord have Thine own way hold oe'r my being absolute sway
Filled with Thy spirit till all can see Christ only always living in me
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6.

MY CATHEDRAL

(Pat Twitty) « © '62 Tree Publishing, BMI »
My cathedral has a ceiling of blue my cathedral neath the sky
Where I may lift up my eyes unto the hills
And hear music from a stream rippling by
My cathedral has an alter of flowers their fragrant incense fills the air
In my cathedral I am closer to him than I could be anywhere
For here I pray in a place so grand the carpet I kneel on was made by his own hand
My cathedral has candles lighted by the stars and mighty pillars of trees
No other cathedral is so beautiful for God made my cathedral for me
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7.

NIGHT WATCH

(Cindy Walker) « © '58 Unichappell Music, BMI »
(God is keeping the night watch for you and for me)

Bright stars are watching the world as it sleeps
Shepherds watch over the little white sheep
The lighthouse is shining for ships far at sea
As God keeps the night watch for you and for me
So sleep sleep in peace and rest don't be afraid of the darkness
All's well for over the land and the sea
God's keeping the night watch for you and for me
[ piano - vibes ] (God is keeping the night watch for you and for me)
So sleep sleep in peace and rest...
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8.

I'D RATHER HAVE JESUS

(Rhea F. Miller - George B. Shea) « © '59 Bridge Building Music, BMI »
I'd rather have Jesus than silver or gold
I'd rather be his than have riches untold
I'd rather have Jesus than houses or land
Yes I'd rather be led by his nail pierced hands

Than to be the king of the best domain and beheld in sins dread's way
I'd rather have Jesus than anything this world affords today
[ vibes ] I'd rather have Jesus than worldly applause I'd rather be faithful to his dear cause
I'd rather have Jesus than world wide things I'd rather be true to his holy name

Than to be the king...
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9.

WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE

(Ray Griff) « © '62 Helene Blue Musique, ASCAP »
Where do I go from here what fate is drawing near
Touch my heart and guide my lips in prayer
Through the grace of God alone I'll cast aside these fears I've known
And lift myself from the depth of deep despair

Lead me through the darkness and through each gloomy day
Take my hand oh precious Lord and help me on my way
Give me strength that I might find abiding faith and peace of mind
And I won't ask where do I go from here
[ guitar ] Please lead me through the darkness...
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10.

TAKE MY HAND PRECIOUS LORD

(Thomas A. Dorsey) « © '38 Warner-Tamerlane Publishing, BMI »
When my way growith draer precious Lord linger near
When my life is almost gone
Hear my cry hear my call hold my hand last I fall
Take my hand precious Lord lead me home

Precious Lord take my hand lead me on let me stand
I am tired I am weak I am worn
Through the storm through the night lead me on to the light
Take my hand precious Lord lead me home
[ organ ] When my work is all done and my race here is run
Let me see by the light Thou has shone
That there city's so bright where the land is the light
Take my hand precious Lord lead me home

Precious Lord take my hand...
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11.

THIS WORLD IS NOT MY HOME

(Mary Reeves - Albert E. Brumley) « © '52 Bridge Building Music, BMI »
This world is not my home I'm just a passing through
My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue
The angels beckon me from heaven's open door
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore

Oh Lord you know I have no friend like you
If heaven's not my home then Lord what will I do
The angels beckon me from heaven's open door
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore

I have a loving mother just up in Gloryland
And I don't expect to stop until I shake her hand
She's waiting now for me in heaven's open door
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore
Oh Lord you know...
[ guitar ] Just over in Gloryland we'll live eternaly
The saints on every hand are shouting victory
Their songs of sweetest praise drift back from heaven's shore
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore

Oh Lord you know...
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12.

OH GENTLE SHEPHERD

(Cindy Walker) « © '57 Blackwood Music, BMI »
My soul has lost so lonely and so cold
Just like a lamb that has strayed from the fold
Across the barren waste of sin I roam
Oh gentle shepherd hear my cry and lead me home
The hours go by on frightened wings of flight
While wolves of hell are waiting for the night
To claim the soul that wandered from the fold
Oh gentle shepherd hear my cry and save my soul
Oh gentle shepherd hear my lonely cry
And in Thy cool green pastures let me lie
Beside the still clear waters lead Thou me
Oh gentle shepherd safe forevermore with Thee
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