TAKE UP THY CROSS
(Decca DL-74464)
January/1964
Produced by Owen Bradley
1.
I'VE GOT THAT OLD TIME RELIGION IN MY HEART
(Hurdest Milsap)
« © '64 Bridge Building Music, BMI »
I'm glad Jesus came glory to his name of what a friend is he
He's so freely gave his own love to save from all the sins set free
I've got that old time religion in my heart the way down inside
I've got that new kind of feeling in my heart to joice shall by
Nobody knows what it clings to me nobody knows but my Lord and me
I've got that old time religion in my heart the way down inside
[ piano ]
Sinners want you now humbly to him vow just let the Lord come in
You'll find perfect piece joy shall never see you shall alive round then
I've got that old time...
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2.
I NEED THE PRAYERS
(James D. Vaughn)
« © '58 Word Music, ASCAP »
I need the prayers of those I love while traveling o'er life's rugged way
That I may true and faithful be and live for Jesus every day
I want my friends to pray for me to bare my tempted soul above
And intercede with God for me I need the prayers of those I love
[ piano ]
I need the prayers of those I love to help me in each crying hour
To bare my tempted soul to him that he may keep me by his pow'r
I want my friends...
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3.
OLD FOLKS HOME
(Eddie Collins)
« © '64 Sure-Fire Music, BMI »
What will happen to your mama and daddy after they have grown old
You know things're really changed a lot in these modern days
And as moms and daddys grow old seems like they kinda gettin' away
They raised a big family and then they left 'em on
Sent off somewhere to live in an old folks home
Oh they'd like to be with their children but they don't wanna impose
For you might have to wash up some of their faded old clothes
Yes they've nursed you and raised you until you were grown
But that's the thanks they get for all of this a place in an old folks home
Do you remember the many nights they sat beside your bed
And mama would place a cold cloth to your hot feveres head
And she'd say now don't you worry it'll be all right dear
For your mama and your daddy will gonna be sittin' right here
Why they sat there through the long night and then when daylight came
Mom and dad would go on with their hard day's work you'd never hear 'em complain
They nursered you cause they loved you why you were their very own
How in the world can you leave 'em out there livin' in the old folks home
Oh you have a beautiful place to live and you're drivin' a brand new car
Mom and dad would sure enjoy those comforts you enjoy livin' there where you are
Still you live there in splendor just like a king on his throne
And they're left somewhere neglected by you livin' in an old folks home
Why you have a nice room right there ahead of the stairs
And a big soft bed yes no one's sleepin' there
You have a big yardback out all full of pretty flowers
Why don't you bring 'em back from that old folks home
So the last hours would be happy hours
What will happen to your mama and daddy after they have grown old
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4.
I FEEL LIKE TRAVELING ON
(James D. Vaughn)
« © '59 Wretier Share, PD »
My heavenly home is bright and fair I feel like traveling on
No pain nor death can inner there I feel like traveling on
Yes I feel like traveling on I feel like traveling on
My heavenly home is fine and fair I feel like traveling on
[ ac.guitar ]
Its glittering towers the sun outshines I feel like traveling on
That heavenly mansion shall be mine I feel like traveling on
Yes I feel like...
[ dobro ]
The Lord has been so good to me I feel like traveling on
Until that blessed home I see I feel like traveling on
Yes I feel like...
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5.
MEDALS FOR MOTHERS
(Betty Sue Perry)
« © '68 Sure-Fire Music, BMI »
I dreamed mother walked up the heavenly stairs
And medals for mothers were given up there
They mentioned the million things mom did for me
Things I took for granted and never could see
If there's medals for mothers for all of the deeds they have done
If there's medals for mothers mama you'll win everyone
[ dobro ]
A medal of honor was pinned on her there a medal for patience and kind loving care
A medal for duty she won up above but the biggest of all was the one for her love
If there's medals...
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6.
LAND OF HEAVEN
(Jodi Bancino - Eillen Maultsby)
« © '64 Sure-Fire Music, BMI »
The land of heaven sweet land of heaven
You'll find heaven in your heart when you walk with the Lord
And you love livin' in the land of heaven where you live with Jesus and his word
If you're feelin' tired and weary and the road seems long and dreary
If you're livin' a world that's full of sin
Just put your trust in God he'll help your feet to trod
To a land where you'll find joy and piece within
The land of heaven...
[ dobro ]
There was somethin' I once needed when I left the cold and heated
And then I'll let my Jesus take my hand
Because I do believe a blessing I'll receive
One day I know he'll take me to that land
The land of heaven...
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7.
MOVE UP A LITTLE CLOSER
(Johnny Mullins)
« © '64 Sure-Fire Music, BMI »
Oh how well I do remember back to old camp meetin' times
I lingered in the shadows to hide this face of mine
I could barely hear the preacher barely hear the olders pray
Then one night I heard the still small voice say
Move up a little closer don't hide in shadows
Come now and be counted with the children of the Lord
Move up a little closer climb high up the mountain
Move up a little closer to the kingdom of the Lord
[ piano ]
I pretended not to listen tried to close my burning ears
Although I'd been a sinner who wasted many years
So I turned to leave the meetin' but somehow I couldn't start
Once more I heard the voice in my heart
Move up a little closer...
[ dobro ]
I'm so thnakful for the message that was sent to me that night
I dawned by Christian armor and I bowed to spread the lights
Now when I see you sinner standing in the shadows dim
I bow my head and say this praer for him
Move up a little closer...
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8.
TAKE UP THY CROSS
(A.H. Ackley)
« © '52 Word Music, ASCAP »
I walked one day along a country road and there a stranger journeyed too
Bent low beneath the burden of his load it was the cross the cross I knew
Take up Thy cross and follow me I hear the blessed Saviour call
How can I make a lesser sacrifice when Jesus gave his all
[ piano ]
I cried Lord Jesus and he spoke my name I saw his hands all bruised and torn
I stooped to kiss away the marks of shame the shame for me that he had born
Take up Thy cross...
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9.
STEAL AWAY
(Eddie Brackett)
« © '49 Unart Catalog, BMI / Unichappell Music, BMI »
Steal away steal away home I ain't got long to stay here steal away steal away hmm
I was walkin' in Savannah passed the church decayed and dim
When slowly through the window came a plaintive funeral hymn
A sympathy awakened and a wonder quickly grew
Till I found myself environed in a little negro pew
Out front a few young couple sat in sorrow nearly wild
On the altar was a coffin and in the coffin was a child
Rows of sad old negro preacher from a little wooden desk
In a manner rather aquared with the countment grotesque
And he said now don't you be a weepin' for this pretty bit of clay
For the little boy who lived there has done gone and run away
He was doin' very finly and he appreaciated your love
But he's sure enough father want him in that large house up above
The Lord didn't give you that baby by a hundred thousand miles
He just think you need some sunshine and he lend him for awhile
He let you love and keep it till your hearts were bigger grown
These silver tears you've shed they're just interest on the lawn
So my poor dejected mourners let your hearts with Jesus rest
And don't go criticizin' the one that knows the best
He's give us many comforts he has the right to take away
To the Lord be praised in glory now and ever let us pray
My Lord calls me he calls me by the thunder the trumpet sounds within my soul
I ain't got long to stay here
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10.
MY JESUS HAS BROAD SHOULDERS
(Teddy O'Neil)
« © '64 Writer Share, PD »
I took a long long walk by the river at a quite peaceful talk with my Lord
He found my heart heavy with troubles but our talk seemed to lighten my load
My Jesus has broad shoulders his back is stronger than mine
He was there the first time I called him he'll be there anyplace anytime
[ dobro ]
Now it's true that I've still got some troubles but since Jesus and I had our talk
I found peace of mind and contentment I'm so glad in his presence to walk
My Jesus has broad shoulders...
[ banjo ]
So I peek on the right road to heaven for the way that he showed me is clear
And no matter what happens tomorrow if I need him I know he'll be there
My Jesus has broad shoulders...
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11.
GIVE THEM THE ROSES NOW
(James Rose - R.H. Cornelius)
« © '64 Bridge Building Music, BMI »
Wonderful things of folks are said when they have passed away
Roses're torn the narrow bed over the sleeping clay
Give me the roses while I live trying to cheer me on
Useless to flowers that you give after the soul is gone
Praises I've heard not by the dead roses they cannot see
Let us not pray till souls have pled generous friends to be
Give me the roses while...
[ dobro ]
Olds are forgiven when folks lie cold in the narrow bed
Let us forgive them where they die now should the words be said
Give me the roses while...
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12.
GO ON HOME UNSAVED
(Eddie Collins)
« © '64 Writer Share, PD »
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