I Will Answer the Call
Far to the East there's a star that is falling
Calling for you to prepare
Out in the West there's a child who is crying
God wants to know, "are you there?"
(chorus) But hearts turn cold
Like the winds in November
They shiver, and they turn away
I cannot go with them
My heart says to stay
For I will answer the call today
Will we embrace him -- the one from the stable
Who comes to die on the cross?
He will ask much -- there is much that is needed
He won't be concerned with the cost
Chorus
So if you belive in the fisherman's promise
And if you believe in his word
Then let us join hands -- let us join those around us
Who live by the will of the Lord
Chorus
Lyrics and Music by Tim Brace
By My Side
The Lord is by my side
As I meet the joys and sorrows of my day
The Lord is by my side
All along the way
The Lord is by my side
As I face the fears that press upon my heart
The Lord will provide
But I must do my part
(chorus) I will lay my burden down
There is much I can do
There is much I can learn
And the Lord is here
The Lord is by my side
As I walk the lonely roads with tears I hide
The Lord will provide
All alone the way
Chorus
I'd never heard the voice that lifts under mine
I'd never realized that God would never leave
In my laughter, in my grief...
The Lord is by my side
As I meet the joys and sorrows of my day
The Lord is by my side
All along the way
Chorus
...by my side.
Lyrics and Music by Tim Brace
Out of the Night
Oh my Lord
I call your name
When I am alone
I can hear your voice in the wind
Oh my Lord
I call your name
When I am with friends
I can see your face in a smile
(Chorus) And as I walk my road
And drag my heavy load
I know that you will walk with me
And make my burden light
And if this road should end
It won't cause me sorrow
I know that you will lift me up
And carry me with you out of the night
Oh my Lord
I call your name
When I am afraid
I can feel your touch in the rain
Oh my Lord
I call your name
When I need a friend
I can see your face in a smile
Chorus
Oh my Lord
I call your name
When the light's just right
I can see you dance in the wind
Lyrics and Music by Tim Brace
Follow Me To Jordan
When I think about tomorrow
And I think about today
I am filled with fear and sorrow
For the plans have gone astray
I was young, and I was restless
And I always had my way
Didn't know which path would serve me
Didn't know which road to take
(Chorus) Follow me to Jordan
Will you follow me, he said
You can lean upon my shoulder
You can rest your weary head
Come with me and smell the sunshine
On a bale of golden hay
You will find your way beside me
Will you come with me today?
Oh, the days have come and gone now
There are dreeams that have been lost
But the roads lead on to other roads
We have to bear the cost
Our lives are filled with choices that we cannot see past
There are days of resignation; there are days of standing fast
Chorus
When I think about tomorrow
And I think about today
I am filled with fear and sorrow
For the plans have gone astray
But I know the path I've traveled
wasn't cleared by me alone
There's a hand that guides me onward
Toward dreams as yet unknown
Chorus
Lyrics and Music by Tim Brace
Father's Song
Who is this who comes in the night?
Whos is this, the star shining bright?
Who is this gift of love?
Who is this child of God?
And am I strong enough for what is asked?
And am I good enough for the task?
Who is this who brings forth a life?
Who is this in whom we delight?
And am I strong enough for what is asked?
And am I good enough for the task given to me?
Am I prepared to give the best of me away?
Who is this we wait for today?
Who is this who shows us the way?
And am I strong enough for what is asked?
And am I good enough for the task
Given to me?
Lyrics and Music by Tim Brace
The Water is Wide
The water is wide, I can't cross over
And nor have I the wings to fly
Give me a boat that can carry two
And we will row, my Lord and I
I'll put my trust in God's good care
And he shall be my guardian guide
For I will walk forever free
His presence sweet right by my side
And far beyond the golden sun
My father's home awaits for me
And when I leave this earthbound life
That mansion mine I know shall be
The water is wide, I can't cross over
And nor have I the wings to fly
Give me a boat that can carry two
And we will row, my Lord and I
traditional British, lyrics by Hal Hopson (?)
And We Will Fly
Now I see, now I understand
What was lost to me before
You sent him here
You sent him here to me
What was lost will now be found
I will know
What I am living for
I will see the sounds around
You sent him here
You sent him here to me
What was lost will now be found
(Chorus) Now I can see
How you have shown me the way
Scattered the clouds and lighted my day
How you have opened the door
I will put my hand in yours
And we will walk across the sea
And we will fly
Follow me
Follow yonder star
What can be will now be known
All will see
All will understand
What will be, what seeds have been sown
Chorus
Lyrics and Music by Tim Brace
Life's Railway to Heaven
Life is like a mountain railroad
With an engineer that's brave
We must make the run successful
From the cradle to the grave
Watch the curves, the fills, the tunnels
Never falter, never quail
Keep your hands upon the throttle
And your eyes upon the rail
(Chorus) Blessed savior, thou wilt guide us
Till we reach that blissful shore
When the angels wait to join us
In thy praise for evermore
You will roll up grades of trial
You will cross the bridge of strife
See that Christ is your conductor
On this lightning train of life
Always mindful of obstruction
Do your duty, never fail
Keep your hand upon the throttle
And your eye upon the rail
Chorus
You will often find obstructions
Look for storms of wind and rain
On a fill, or curve, or trestle
They will almost ditch your train
Put your trust alone in Jesus
Never falter, never fail
Keep your hand upon the throttle
And your eye upon the rail
Chorus
As you roll across the trestle
Spanning Jordan's swelling tide
You behold the Union Depot
Into which your train will glide
There you'll meet the Superintendent
God, the Father, God the Son
With the hearty, joyous plaudit:
"Weary pilgrim, welcome home."
Chorus
Music by Charles D. Tillman, lyrics by Eliza Snow and M.E. Abbey
How Could He Live?
How could he live?
How could he rise and walk away?
How could he live today?
How could he roll the stone away?
How could he touch?
How could a man such as he
Open a heart like mine?
How could he know my life?
I heard the words he said
As they gathered 'round
I saw the things he did
And I wondered how -- will my heart allow?
How can I know?
How can I see and not believe?
How can my world remain?
How can my heart refrain?
I saw them run away
Out of fear of him
Only a few had stayed
And took his life within, took his life within
What can I give?
How can I right my life with his?
How can I live today?
How can I roll the stone away?
How can I roll the stone away?
Lyrics and Music by Tim Brace
Signs Along the Way
In the silence of the night
Can you hear the cries of a lonely heart?
When you listen to the wind
Does the spirit linger near?
In the moments before dawn
Can you feel the souls around you rise?
And as the shadows grow long
Do you recognize your song?
(Chorus)And the times when confusion is the sound
That you hear in the noise of your days
Just look for the signs all around
Of a hand that guides us if we will obey
Open up your heart
You will see the signs along the way
And the dancing of the leaves
Do you see it as a miracle?
In the laughter of a child
Do you hear the spirit's smile?
And when the winter winds blow
Can you feel the earth around you turn?
And the summer sun's warm glow
Does your heart begin to know?
Chorus
And the voices in the trees
Do you hear them as they sing to you?
Do you feel it in the breeze?
It is dancing in the air
And have you known a heart to heal
Just by sitting in the silence
In the glow of one who loves
In the presence of a friend?
Chorus
Lyrics and Music by Tim Brace