1.

23th Psalm

Jan Howard

© Tree Pub, BMI

I've been told that fear is a natural companion on the battlefield
And that men of faith of'en reflect on these inspirational words
In preparation for the ordeal which lies ahead

Glory glory hallelujah glory glory hallelujah
Glory glory hallelujah his truth is marching on

The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures
He leadeth me beside the still waters
He restoreth my soul he leadeth me
In the paths of righteousness for his name's sake
Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I will fear no evil for Thou art with me
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies
Thou anointest my head with oil my cup runneth over
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever

Glory glory hallelujah glory glory hallelujah
Glory glory hallelujah his truth is marching on

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2.

How Great Thou Art

Stuart Hine

© Manna Music, BMI

Oh Lord my God when I in awesome wonder
Consider all this world Thy hands have made
I see the stars I hear the rolling thunder
Thy pow'r throughout the universe displayed

Then sings my soul my Saviour God to Thee
How great Thou art how great Thou art
Then sings my soul my Saviour God to Thee
How great Thou art how great Thou art
[ instrumental ]
When Christ shall come with shouts of acclamation
To take me home what joy shall fill my heart
Then I shall kneel in humble adoration
And then proclaim my God how great Thou art

Then sings my soul my Saviour God to Thee...

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3.

The Night Watch

Cindy Walker

© Valley Music, BMI

Bright stars are watching the world as it sleeps
Shepherds watch over the little white sheep
The lighthouse is shining for ships out 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
[ instrumental ]
So sleep sleep in peace and rest...

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4.

The Old Rugged Cross

George Bernard

© Word Music, ASCAP

On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross
The emblem of suffering and shame
And I love that old cross where the dearest and best
For a world of lost sinners were slain

So I'll cherish the old rugged cross
Till my trophies at last I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged cross
And exchange it some day for a crown
[ instrumental ]
To the old rugged cross I will ever be true
It's shame and reproach gladly bear
Then he'll call me some day to my home far away
Where his glory forever I'll share

So I'll cherish the old rugged cross...

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5.

The Pledge Of Allegiance

Jan Howard

© Tree Pub, BMI

When I was a little girl in school we always started each day
With the Pledge of Allgiance
But I never fully undestood the meaning
Until one night on nation wide television
One of the great entertainers of our time Red Skelton
Stood unashamed before the world and told a story
A story of how the Principle of his school
Realising that the Pledge might have become
Monotnous to the boys and girls
Took the time to explain each and every word

I me an individual a committee of one
Pledge dedicate all of my worldly goods
Allegiance my love and my devotion
To the Flag our standard Ol' Glory a symbol of freedom
Wherever she waves there's respect
Because your loyalty has given her a dignity
That shouts freedom is ev'rybody's job
United that means that we have all come together
States individual communities that have united into 48 great states
48 individual communities with pride and dignity and purpose
All divided with imaginary boundaries
Yet united to a common purpose and that's love for country
And to the republic
Republic a state in which soverign power is invested in representatives
Chosen by the people to govern and government is the people
And it's from the people to the leaders not from the leaders to the people
for which it stands one nation one nation meaning so blessed by God
Indivisible incapable of being divided with liberty which is freedom
The right of power to live one's life without threats fear or some sort of retaliation
And justice the principle or qualities of dealing fairly with others
For all for all
Which means boys and girls it's as much your country as it is mine
And now let me hear you recite the Pledge of Alligance

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
And to the republic for which it stands
One nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all

Since I was a small child two states have been added to our country
And two words have been added to the Pledge of Allegiance under God
Wouldn't it be a pity if someone said that is prayer
And that would be eliminated from schools too

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6.

The Lord's Prayer

Albert Mallotte - Arnold Strals

© Deveras Music, BMI

Our father which art in heaven hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors
And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever...Amen

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7.

I Am

Carter Howard

© Tree Pub, BMI

Not long ago a soldier was guarding the stockade in Fort Campbell Kentucky
And one of the prisoners a very mixed up young man ask the guard
What's so great about wearing this uniform and being an American
The guard said I'll have to think awhile before giving you my answer
He went back to the barricks and wrote something which filled my eyes with tears
But my heart with pride
That young soldier is my son Sargent Carter Howard of the United States Army
And this is his answer

I am a soldier I'm a slave of power
Power so great that it can destroy God's world with one mighty blast
I'm a machine a computer an engine programed to reap destruction wherever I go
I'm a bad risk for my credit is only backed up by the United States Government
My reputation is that of a braggart sex fien cheat and rustic hero
I'm a killer paid and trained to hit first before being hit and I do
I'm a soldier so who cares how dirty the job is
If it has to be done it's done right
But I'm also a human being I am myself good or bad
I smell the flowers in the spring hear the birds sing in the early morning
I feel the warmth of a fire in the winter and I feel the rain as it moistens my brow
I'm part of a family with God as my father and me the obedient child
I have wants and needs and the strength and faith to fullfill them
And I have passion the kind that brings forth a love so great
That no war tragedy or other being could ever destroy
I'm a human being and I feel things all around me
And I'm grateful
I'm an American and I am proud
I have the right to worship God as my Master
To love a wife children mother and father without the fear of political reprisal
My country gives me the right to build to destroy and to rebuild to better proportions
I am an American I have the right to listen the Star Spangled Banner
To feel a chill through my entire body when I look at the flag our flag
I have the right to defend to honor to pay tribute
To the great ones who have come and gone before why
Why because I am an American I can also cry
Cry for my lost brother who died defending us
Yes I am an American and I'm proud so very proud

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8.

Where No One Stands Alone

Mosie Lister

© Lillenas Pub, SESAC

Once I stood in the night with my head bowed low
In the darkness as black as the sea
And my heart felt alone and I cried oh Lord
Don't hide your face from me

Hold my hand all the way ev'ry hour ev'ry day
From here to the great unknown
Take my hand let me stand where no one stands alone
[ instrumental ]
I may live like a queen in a palace so tall
With great riches to call my own
A but there's not a thing in this whole wide world
That's worse than bein' alone

Hold my hand all the way ev'ry hour ev'ry day...

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9.

God Bless America

Irving Berlin

© Irving Berlin Music, ASCAP

God bless America land that I love
Stand beside her and guide her
Through the night with a light from above

From the mountains to the prairies
To the oceans white with foam
God bless America my home sweet home

From the mountains to the prairies...
God bless America my home sweet home

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10.

God Bless America Again

Bobby Bare - Boice Hawkins

© Return Music, BMI

God bless America again
You must know the trouble that she's in
Wash her pretty face dry her eyes and then
God bless America again

You know I wish God would bless America again
Just like you did way back there when it all began
He blessed her then but we sorta took it for granted
And didn't ask again
So let's just kinda hold her hand now that's all
In case she stumbles let's don't let her fall

God bless America again...

I don't understand ev'rything I read and hear about what's wrong with America
When you don't have a lotta book learnin' there's many things you don't understand
But I know this much she's like a mother to me and I love her with all my heart
And let me tell you this Sir ev'rything I am or ever hope to be I owe to her

God bless America again...
Oh yes God bless America again

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11.

I Believe

Ervin Drake - Al Stillman - Jimmy Shirl - Irvin Graham

© Gentleman Jim Music, ASCAP

(I believe)
I believe for ev'ry drop of rain that falls a flower grows
I believe that somewhere in the darkest night a candle glows
I believe for ev'ry one who goes astray
Someone will come to show the way
I believe I believe

I believe above the storm the smallest prayer will still be heard
I believe that someone in the great somewhere hears ev'ry word
Ev'ry time I hear a new born baby cry
Or touch a leaf or see the sky
Then I know why I believe

Ev'ry time I hear a new born baby cry
Or touch a leaf or see the sky
Then I know why I believe

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