‘Til It Shines

In a world of dimestore diamonds
We’re all lookin’ for a gem
You might even find a blossom
In a field of stones and stems
But inside there lies a treasure
Beneath the layers of honest grime
Could You buff this rusted halo
Of this angel out of time
‘Til it shines
‘Til it shines
Walkin’ through the streets of Dallas
On a cold dark windy night
There’s a beggar on the corner
Barely hangin’ onto life
But if hope could be his blanket
And if faith could be his wine
He’d be new again tomorrow
I believe he still has time
‘Til it shines
‘Til it shines
Your love is my compass
Come show me the way
With You there’s no drivin’ blind
Help me to polish each moment
Each dream left behind
‘Til it shines
In a world of dimestore diamonds
You know I found myself a gem
Love’s a flower that can blossom
In a field of stones and stems
Deep inside You placed Your treasure
Now You can see it in my eyes
Could You buff this rusted halo
Only You would take the time
‘Til it shines
‘Til it shines

Copyright © 1998 New Spring Publishing, Inc.


If I Were Jesus

If I were hungry and hurting
Could I rise and turn to you
Would you color me different
If my skin was not like you
Would you hold me if I was dying
Would you need a reason to
Keep your faith if we
Came face to face
If I were Jesus
Would you crucify me once again
Would you stand by me ‘til the bitter end
If I were Jesus
Would you deny me would you fear me
If you looked me in the eye
Would you run out and desert me
Would I be someone to despise
Without a reason why
Would you hear my cries
If I were Jesus
Would you be the one to give me up
Or soothe my thirst and fill my cup
If I were Jesus
Would you leave me wounded in the dark
Would you bury me inside your heart
Unlock your chains
Climb out of the dark
I’ll share your pain
Come take my heart
If I were Jesus

Copyright © 1998 RadioQuest Music Publishing


Tabula Rasa (Clean Slate)

Just a man at the end of my rope
All alone in a life without hope
Had it all, lost it all
Because of pride and inattention
Saw a flash in the pitch black of night
Saw a face bathed in glorious light
Heard a voice
Take my hand and I will lead you to redemption
Then my heart was cleansed and my soul redeemed
And my faith restored again
When we walk in the spirit that Jesus lived
Then the gift of forgiveness is ours to give
For that one second chance to begin again
There’s a wise and sacred phrase
Tabula rasa
Shattered heart, precious pieces of glass
Just a child forced to grow up too fast
All alone with her innocence betrayed and dreams forsaken
Now her soul cries out for the grace of love
And she hears a voice within
When we walk in the spirit that Jesus lived
Then the gift of forgiveness is ours to give
For that one second chance to begin again
There’s a wise and sacred phrase
As the chains are removed from our fear and doubt
Let us now greet the brand new day
Tabula rasa
Behind every face and inside every heart
The scars of the past weigh you down
Your destiny’s chosen before you start
You’re free it don’t matter now
Bridge: Oh, oh the slate is clean
Oh, oh the road is marked
Oh, oh we turn the page
Oh, oh we give our hearts

Copyright © 1998 New Spring Publishing, Inc.


Be

Be here in my eyes
So others may see
The beauty and presence of Your love
In one who was blind but now believes
Be here in my heart
Flow through my blood
Strengthen my soul and wash me clean
A living example of what our grace has done
I will walk beside You
I give You my life
And when others seek to find You
May I be a light that shines
Be here in my hands
Give me Your touch
Use me to comfort and to build
Shelter for those who need Your love
Breathe words to my lips
So I may speak
Echo Your truth and living words
Lord, make me all I can be
I will walk beside You
Jesus, I give You my life
An when others seek to find You
May I be the light that shines
Be here in my heart
Flow through my blood
Strengthen my soul and wash me clean
Lord, make me all that I can be
Lord, please make me all that I can be

Copyright © RadioQuest Music Publishing


The Significance of a Single Day

From the rising of the sun
God knows what this day holds
Will we walk or will we run
In the mystery called life
May we understand how fast time flies
The significance of a single day
The significance of the words we say
The significance of a single day
Each moment spent with you
God took time to make the rose
In Heaven they’ll tell you so
How fast each moment goes
How do you spell love?
If you really love someone
It’s spelled time
The significance of a single day
The significance of the words we say
The significance of every single day
Each moment spent with you
How I thank God for you
God knows how I love you

Copyright © 1998 New Spring Publishing, Inc.


Beyond the Tears

Daybreaks
Heartaches
Life takes years
When sun shines
Through God’s eyes
You can see beyond the tears
I got a feelin’ that it’s one of those days
World’s got me spinnin’ but it’s not goin’ my way
Lookin’ in the mirror all I see is doubt
To work it out
That’s when I tell myself
Daybreaks
Heartaches
Life takes years
When sun shines
Through God’s eyes
You can see beyond the tears
What good is hangin’ on a wing and a prayer
When you don’t believe the answers waiting out there
Take it from someone who’s been down there before
So look up high
You’ll find the reason why
Daybreaks
Heartaches
Life takes years
When sun shines
Through God’s eyes
You can see beyond the tears
You can see beyond the tears
Look beyond the tears

Copyright © 1998 New Spring Publishing, Inc.


In My Prayers Tonight

While you’re sleeping God’s angel’s keeping a close watch over you
Rest your weary head and know His love will see you through
Time tells me that love is all that remains
When time is gone
My love will comfort you until the dawn
Across the oceans, beyond the mountains
My prayers will follow you
No matter where the road may lead
I’ll send you skies of blue
With you I’ll always be
Even when I’m not by your side
For the best I can do, beyond loving you
Is in my prayers tonight
I’ve seen in my darkest hour what the power of prayer can do
Know that through the trials and tears I’m here to hold onto
There’s no way I could ever show you
How much I truly care
If you ever lose faith, I’ll be there
Across the oceans, beyond the mountains
My prayers will follow you
No matter where the road may lead
I’ll send you skies of blue
With you I’ll always be
Even when I’m not by your side
For the best I can do, beyond loving you
Is in my prayers tonight
Every night when I’m through
God knows I love you
‘Cause you’re in my prayers tonight

Copyright © 1998 New Spring Publishing, Inc.


Hey, Hey Believer

People wonder why believers always try to shout
Jesus is the only way
We can’t get along, always finding something wrong
It’s like love is on a holiday
If we only realize when other people’s eyes see
We’re not living the truth
We must come together to become the living proof
Talkin’ ‘bout love – love for everyone
Talkin’ ‘bout peace – pray that it will come
Live the life that shows the world amazing grace
Talkin’ ‘bout faith – faith will see us through
Talkin’ ‘bout truth - in what we say and do
Forgiveness is the cross that covers me and you
Hey, Hey believer
Denomination lines on everybody’s minds
Surely isn’t part of the plan
And if we boycott the mouse
It’s like burnin’ down the house
How’s Mickey gonna understand
What people need to see
Is people who believe
A cross is not a thing that you wear
The sacrifice a willing life
Display the fact that He cared
Talkin’ ‘bout love – love for everyone
Talking’ ‘bout peace – pray that it will come
Live the life that shows the world amazing grace
Talkin’ ‘bout faith – faith will see us through
Talkin’ ‘bout truth – in what we say and do
Forgiveness is the cross that covers me and you
Hey, hey believer
We must come together to become the living proof

Copyright © 1998 New Spring Publishing, Inc.


Nothin’s Gonna Hold Me Back

Shadows of a broken man
Is no longer who I am
I’ve broken free can’t You see
I really wanna be like You
Take away all my sin
To finally let me ship come in
Drowning in Your ocean of love
And I’m happy now
Lookin’ what I used to be
I never really had a clue
"Til I gave up everything
In my way, on my way to You
I was holdin’ on way too tight
Never livin’ a real life
Now I know that You’re the way to love
And that’s a fact
Nothin’s gonna hold me back
My friends think I’m kinda strange
Ever since I made the change
Even now I wonder why I always try to be like You
Now I’m livin’ every single day
Make mistakes along the way
Though I let You down I always find
I can always count on You

Copyright © 1998 New Spring Publishing, Inc.


The Way to Love

As I looked on while His mother cried
Why was this Man so willing to die
As He bowed His head the sky turned dark
The words He spoke pierced my heart
Now forever His blood covers me

Chorus:
Let it be - The way to love
As He laid down His life for me
You could almost hear the Father cry
Don’t you see this is the way
The way to love

With my eyes closed I could clearly see
The love He displayed as He died for me
With a broken heart I walked away
Knowing the price that He paid
Now forever His blood covers me
Let it be – The way to love
As He laid down His life for me
Let it be – The way to love
I must live as I truly believe
You could almost hear the Father cry
Don’t you see this is the way
The way to love
You could almost hear the Father cry
Don’t you see this is the way
Can’t you see He is the way
The way to love

Copyright © 1998 New Spring Publishing, Inc.