Christian Music Thread

[MuskratSusie]

Hey everyone!

I really LOVE this song.


Give Us Clean Hands - Chris Tomlin

We bow our hearts
We bend our knees
Oh Spirit come make us humble
We turn our eyes
From evil things
Oh Lord we cast down our idols

So give us clean hands
and give us pure hearts
Let us not lift our souls to another
Oh give us clean hands
and give us pure hearts
Let us not lift our souls to another
Oh God let this be
a generation that seeks
Who seeks Your face, Oh God of Jacob
Oh God let us be
a generation that seeks
Who seeks Your face, Oh God of Jacob

We bow our hearts
We bend our knees
Oh Spirit come make us humble
We turn our eyes
From evil things
Oh Lord we cast down our idols

So give us clean hands
and give us pure hearts
Let us not lift our souls to another
Give us clean hands--Oh God
and give us pure hearts
Let us not lift our souls to another
Oh God let us be
a generation that seeks
Who seeks Your face, Oh God of Jacob
Oh God let us be
a generation that seeks
Who seeks Your face, Oh God of Jacob

Oh God of Jacob

(Give us clean hands)

So give us clean hands
and give us pure hearts
Let us not lift our souls to another
Give us clean hands--Oh God
and give us pure hearts
Let us not lift our souls to another
Oh God let us be
a generation that seeks
Who seeks Your face, Oh God of Jacob
Oh God let us be
a generation that seeks
Who seeks Your face, Oh God of Jacob

Oh God of Jacob
Oh God of Jacob

Give us clean hands
and give us pure hearts
Let us not lift our souls to another
Give us clean hands--Oh God
and give us pure hearts
Let us not lift our souls to another
Oh God let us be
a generation that seeks
Who seeks Your face, Oh God of Jacob
Oh God let us be
a generation that seeks
Who seeks Your face, Oh God of Jacob

Oh God of Jacob

 

[breezy1077]

I love Tomlin. DH and I want to go see him this April in Tampa.

This is one of my faves right now - the name of the song is our theme prayer this year (the chorus is just awesome)

Restoration
You bring restoration
You bring restoration
You bring restoration
to my soul

You've taken my pain
You call me by a new name,
You've taken my shame
And in its place You give me joy

You take my mourning
turn it into dancing,
You take my weeping
turn it into laughing,
You take my mourning
turn it into dancing,
You take my sadness
turn into joy

Halleleujah!
Halleleujah!
You make all things new
You make all things new

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LcyQOLVS_U

 

[SydneyBristow]

One of my new favorites, this song has really touched me-

Savior Please by Josh Wilson

Savior, please take my hand
I work so hard, I live so fast
This life begins, and then it ends
And I do the best that I can, but I don't know how long I'll last

I try to be so tough
But I'm just not strong enough
I can't do this alone, God I need You to hold on to me
I try to be good enough
But I'm nothing without Your love
Savior, please keep saving me

Savior, please help me stand
I fall so hard, I fade so fast
Will You begin right where I end
And be the God of all I am because You're all that I have

I try to be so tough
But I'm just not strong enough
I can't do this alone, God I need You to hold on to me
I try to be good enough
But I'm nothing without Your love
Savior, please keep saving me

Hallelujah
Everything You are to me
Is everything I'll ever need
And I am learning to believe
That I don't have to prove a thing
'Cause You're the one who's saving me
Hallelujah

I try to be so tough
But I'm just not strong enough
I can't do this alone, God I need You to hold on to me
I try to be good enough
But I'm nothing without Your love
Savior, please keep saving me
Savior, please keep saving me.

 

[breezy1077]

One of my new favorites, this song has really touched me-

Savior Please by Josh Wilson

Savior, please take my hand
I work so hard, I live so fast
This life begins, and then it ends
And I do the best that I can, but I don't know how long I'll last

I try to be so tough
But I'm just not strong enough
I can't do this alone, God I need You to hold on to me
I try to be good enough
But I'm nothing without Your love
Savior, please keep saving me

Savior, please help me stand
I fall so hard, I fade so fast
Will You begin right where I end
And be the God of all I am because You're all that I have

I try to be so tough
But I'm just not strong enough
I can't do this alone, God I need You to hold on to me
I try to be good enough
But I'm nothing without Your love
Savior, please keep saving me

Hallelujah
Everything You are to me
Is everything I'll ever need
And I am learning to believe
That I don't have to prove a thing
'Cause You're the one who's saving me
Hallelujah

I try to be so tough
But I'm just not strong enough
I can't do this alone, God I need You to hold on to me
I try to be good enough
But I'm nothing without Your love
Savior, please keep saving me
Savior, please keep saving me.

I like this one too

 

[breezy1077]

Another favorite right now is The Voice of Truth by Casting Crowns

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7N8PcDA3rk

Oh what I would do to have
The kind of faith it takes
To climb out of this boat I'm in
Onto the crashing waves

To step out of my comfort zone
Into the realm of the unknown where Jesus is
And He's holding out His hand

But the waves are calling out my name
And they laugh at me
Reminding me of all the times
I've tried before and failed
The waves they keep on telling me
Time and time again. "Boy, you'll never win!"
"You'll never win!"

Chorus:
But the voice of truth tells me a different story
The voice of truth says, "Do not be afraid!"
The voice of truth says, "This is for My glory"
Out of all the voices calling out to me
I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth

Oh what I would do to have
The kind of strength it takes to stand before a giant
With just a sling and a stone
Surrounded by the sound of a thousand warriors
Shaking in their armor
Wishing they'd have had the strength to stand

But the giant's calling out my name
And he laughs at me
Reminding me of all the times
I've tried before and failed
The giant keeps on telling me
Time and time again. "Boy you'll never win!"
"You'll never win!"

But the stone was just the right size
To put the giant on the ground
And the waves they don't seem so high
From on top of them lookin' down
I will soar with the wings of eagles
When I stop and listen to the sound of Jesus
Singing over me

I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth

 

[autumnpalm]

Some of my favourites:

Your Grace Is Enough- Chris Tomlin

Great is Your faithfulness oh God
You wrestle with the sinner's heart
You lead us by still waters and to mercy
And nothing can keep us apart

So remember Your people
Remember Your children
Remember Your promise
Oh God

Your grace is enough
Your grace is enough
Your grace is enough for me

Great is Your love and justice God
You use the weak to lead the strong
You lead us in the song of Your salvation
And all Your people sing along

So remember Your people
Remember Your children
Remember Your promise
Oh God

Your grace is enough
Your grace is enough
Your grace is enough for me [x2]

So remember Your people
Remember Your children
Remember Your promise
Oh God

Your grace is enough
Your grace is enough
Your grace is enough for me

Your grace is enough
Heaven reaching down to us
Your grace is enough for me
God I see your grace is enough
I'm covered in your love
Your grace is enough for me
For me

He Reigns- Newsboys
It’s the song of the redeemed
Rising from the African plain
It’s the song of the forgiven
Drowning out the Amazon rain
The song of Asian believers
Filled with God’s holy fire
It’s every tribe, every tongue, every nation
A love song born of a grateful choir

It’s all God’s children singing
Glory, glory, hallelujah
He reigns, He reigns
It’s all God’s children singing
Glory, glory, hallelujah
He reigns, He reigns

Let it rise above the four winds
Caught up in the heavenly sound
Let praises echo from the towers of cathedrals
To the faithful gathered underground
Of all the songs sung from the dawn of creation
Some were meant to persist
Of all the bells rung from a thousand steeples
None rings truer than this

It’s all God’s children singing
Glory, glory, hallelujah
He reigns, He reigns
It’s all God’s children singing
Glory, glory, hallelujah
He reigns, He reigns
It’s all God’s children singing
Glory, glory, hallelujah
He reigns, He reigns
It’s all God’s children singing
Glory, glory, hallelujah
He reigns, He reigns

And all the powers of darkness
Tremble at what they’ve just heard
‘Cause all the powers of darkness
Can’t drown out a single word

When all God’s children sing out
Glory, glory, hallelujah
He reigns, He reigns
All God’s children singing
Glory, glory, hallelujah
He reigns, He reigns

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMT_kAD6cOg

LOVE. this video.

 

[breezy1077]

Oooo, autumnpalm - I love both of those!

 

[live4christp1]

Our youth group always uses the month of February to do a "True Love Waits" campaign. This year the weeks were divided up among the leader/couples that wanted to teach. Last night was our turn. These are the two songs I picked. I really like the words to them. Hope you all enjoy!

Cristy

Lyrics to While I'm Waiting :
I'm waiting
I'm waiting on You, Lord
And I am hopeful
I'm waiting on You, Lord
Though it is painful
But patiently, I will wait

I will move ahead, bold and confident
Takeing every step in obedience
While I'm waiting
I will serve You
While I'm waiting
I will worship
While I'm waiting
I will not faint
I'll be running the race
Even while I wait

I'm waiting
I'm waiting on You, Lord
And I am peaceful
I'm waiting on You, Lord
Though it's not easy
But faithfully, I will wait
Yes, I will wait
I will serve You while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting
I will serve You while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting
I will serve you while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting on You, Lord


Soundtrack: Facing The Giants
Title: Never Give Up (Josh Bates)

Time after time you’ve been left behind
like the sun when it’s starting to rain
Time after time you’ve been forgotten
like a picture that’s faded with age
Time after time you ran after me
when I was still running away

Chorus:
You never give up on me
No, You never give up on me
Though I’m weak you are strong
You told me I still belong
No, you never, never give up on me

Time after time I’ve used your grace
as a way to do what I please
I’ve taken for granted prayers that you answered
never been all I could be
You are holding out your hands
and now I clearly see

Chorus

You always erase all my mistakes
You lift me up when I'm down
Through all the ages, Your love never changes
You welcome me just as I am

Chorus

never give up, never give up on me...

 

[Narnian_Princess]

This is my favorite song right now:

"Forever" - Red (From their new album, Innocence & Instinct)


I try to run, I try to hide from a voice I couldn't satisfy
That was me, always needing more
And letting go of all I had before
'Cause it feels like the end
A wound that I can't mend
I just can't fight any longer

CHORUS:
You waited 'til I sobered
You came when You knew that the game was over
I didn't even want to be found
But you chased me down and broke in just when
I was done believing
Spun me 'round so close now
I can feel you breathing
Sunlight burns inside and
I feel so alive and
Help me now, tell me how
How can this last forever, forever

I ignored the signs, opened every door
But I couldn't find what I searched for
I try to fight but I turn and run
Every move I make is the wrong one
You patiently wait for my next mistake
I know it won't be much longer

CHORUS

You gave me so much more
Than I could ever ask for
But I turned and followed
A road that left me hollow
And still you waited for me to come back home
You brought me home...

And chased me down and broken in just when
I was done believing
Spun me 'round so close now
I can feel you breathing
Sunlight burns inside and
I feel so alive and
Help me now, tell me how
How can this last forever, forever

 

[TLHB70]

I have been out of town for over a week now, and I am so far behind on reading these songs.
I have seen a few songs posted that I do not know. I look forward to checking them out online.
Cristy, who sings the song you posted titled "While I'm Waiting" ????
The words are beautiful. I would love to listen to it.
SydneyBristow, I really love the words to "Savior Please." I will try to find that one online to listen to some time today.

Thanks for sharing everyone!
I am so thankful for HIS faithfulness and for using all of you to remind me of it!

 

[TLHB70]

Hey everyone.
I heard a new one today that I wanted to share. The words were so gripping to me! Wow! I came straight home to download it. The singer is Chris Sligh, a former American Idol contestant. I also downloaded his song "Vessel." It is a great song too! I will post it next.

Empty Me
by Chris Sligh


I've had just enough of the spotlight
when it burns bright
to see how it gets in the blood.
And I've tasted my share
of the sweet life
and the wild ride
and found a little is not quite enough.

I know how I can stray
and how fast my heart could change.

Empty me
of the selfishness inside,
every vain ambition
and the poison of my pride
and any foolish thing my heart holds to,
Lord empty me of me
so I can be
filled with You.

I've seen just enough of the quick buys
of the best lies
to know how prodigals can be drawn away.

I know how I can stray
and how fast my heart could change.
Empty me
of the selfishness inside,
every vain ambition
and the poison of my pride
and any foolish thing my heart holds to,
Lord empty me of me
so I can be
filled with You.

Cuz everything is a lesser thing
compared to You
compared to You.
Cuz everything is a lesser thing
compared to You,
so I surrender all.

Empty me
of the selfishness inside,
every vain ambition
and the poison of my pride.

Empty me
of the selfishness inside,
every vain ambition
and the poison of my pride
and any foolish thing my heart holds to,
Lord empty me of me
so I can be
Lord empty me of me
so I can be
filled with You
filled with You
empty me.


http://www.tangle.com/view_video.php?viewkey=4a54788169495dbb74ec

 

[TLHB70]

Vessel
by Chris Sligh

Safe inside your hands you hold me
Pain and tribulations mold me
I try to run away from you
The pain's too great you put me through
I find myself on my knees to pray
Then you hear the words you long for me to say

Make of me a vessel that you can always use
No matter how you break me, what I win or what I lose
Let me be a vessel pure and holy, perfect in your eyes
Lord, hear me when I cry, for you to make me, a vessel

Deep inside my heart you've shown me
Despite all my sins you've known me
I try to run away again
I break your heart with all my sin
I fall to you with tear-filled eyes
I run to you with broken heart and cry

Make of me a vessel that you can always use
No matter how you break me, what I win or what I lose
Let me be a vessel pure and holy, perfect in your eyes
Lord, hear me when I cry, for you to make me, a vessel

Make me into what you want for me to be
Oh, Lord, may my prayer be
Make of me a vessel that you can always use
No matter how you break me, what I win or what I lose
Let me be a vessel pure and holy, perfect in your eyes
Lord, hear me when I cry, for you to make me, a vessel
Oh Lord make me, a vessel


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-uz24bu2CM

 

[TLHB70]

I am not sure who originally sang this song. Our choir does it at church, and that is where I learned it.

Lord You're Holy

Lord You're Holy
Lord You're Holy
Lord, You're Holy
Lord, You're Holy
And we lift You up
And magnify Your Name
Lord, You're Holy
Lord, You're Holy
And we lift You up
And magnify Your Name


As I look around and I see
All the works that Your hands have made
The awesomeness of You
And how Your love will never fail
Mere words cannot express what I feel
inside
I can't describe Your glory divine
But as a token of my love
This is what I'll do
I lift my hands and cry holy


Lord, You're Holy
Lord, You're Holy
And we lift You up
And magnify Your Name
Lord, You're Holy
Lord, You're Holy
And we lift You up
And magnify Your Name


There's not enough words that I can say
To tell you how much I appreciate
All the wonderful things You've given me
Your loving kindness
Your tender mercies
It's my desire to praise You
And tell you how much I love You
You're worthy of all the honor
Lord You're worthy of all the praise


I don't know how
You can love me
How You could give me
So much mercy
You didn't have to suffer and die for me
Way back on Calvary
But I just wanna thank you

I thank you
I thank you
I thank you


Wonderful, Glorious, Holy, and Righteous
Victorious, Conqueror, Triumphant and
Mighty
Healer, Deliverer, Shield and Defense
Strong Tower and My Best Friend
Omnipotent, Omnipresent
Soon Coming King
Alpha, Omega, Lord of everything
Holy, holy, holy is Your Name.

http://www.tangle.com/view_video.php?viewkey=d59ab170b54c001db5b0

 

[TLHB70]

I would like to share a couple of new ones that I heard this weekend. The first one is from Gateway Worship. It is called "We Cry Out." I have found a video online with the words, but I cannot find a web site with the lyrics listed for me to copy and paste. So I just decided to share this video of it being performed live......BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
http://www.ccli.com/CCLITV/Default.aspx?v=817a6a3e-ea7b-41a6-a011-b5b4d4c68cbf

 

[TLHB70]

Here is the next one..................


Before the Throne of God Above
by Selah

Before the throne of God above
I have a strong and perfect plea.
A great high Priest whose Name is Love
Who ever lives and pleads for me.
My name is graven on His hands,
My name is written in His heart.
I know that while in heaven He stands
No tongue can bid me thence depart.
No tongue can bid me thence depart.

When Satan tempts me to despair
And tells me of the guilt within,
Upward I look and see Him there
Who made an end to all my sin.
Because the sinless Savior died
My sinful soul is counted free.
For God the just is satisfied
To look on Him and pardon me
To look on Him and pardon me.

Behold Him there the risen Lamb,
My perfect spotless righteousness,
The great unchangeable I AM,
The King of glory and of grace,
One with Himself I cannot die.
My soul is purchased by His blood,
My life is hid with Christ on high,
With Christ my Savior and my God!
With Christ my Savior and my God!
One with Himself I cannot die.
My soul is purchased by His blood,
My life is hid with Christ on high,
With Christ my Savior and my God!
With Christ my Savior and my God!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xUK2Dx5RkY&feature=related

 

[TLHB70]

Good morning everyone!



Lamb of God

Your only Son, No sin to hide
Yet You have sent Him from Your side
To walk upon this guilty sod
..and to become the Lamb of God

Your gift of love
They crucified
They laughed and scorned Him
As He died
The humble King
They named a fraud
And sacrificed the Lamb of God

Oh Lamb of God
Sweet Lamb of God
I love the Holy Lamb of God
Oh wash me in His precious blood
My Jesus Christ
The Lamb of God

I was so lost
I should have died
But you have brought me
To Your side
To be led by Your staff and rod
And to be called a lamb of God

Oh Lamb of God
Sweet Lamb of God
I love the Holy Lamb of God
Oh wash me in His precious blood
Till I am just a lamb of God
Oh wash me in His
Precious Blood
My Jesus Christ
The Lamb of God


My favorite version of this song is by the Gaither Vocal Band when Michael English was singing with them. I cannot find a video of it. It is on iTunes.

 

[breezy1077]

Good morning!

 

[live4christp1]

Good morning friends!!!!!!

Cheri Keagy - Little Boy on His Knees

He see's me in the morning,
Lifting him out of bed.
The sun comes with little warning,
A brand new day's ahead.
To the kitchen for some breakfast,
A plate of toasted bread,
A cup of milk just as expected,
Close your eyes and bow your head.

You can thank him for anything you want to,
For the flower's and the trees
And pray,Lord Jesus, make me,
A little boy on my knees.

He's Mommy's little helper.
Learning to comb his hair.
And loves his baby sister,
Though he doesn't always share.
A quarter in the bucket,
A memory verse or two,
Although he may not know it,
He's beginning to follow you.

You can thank him for anything you want to,
For your Daddy and for me.
And pray, Lord Jesus, make me,
A little boy on my knees.

As we teach our Son to serve the Lord, in every way,
Lord the most important thing is this that we now pray,
Lord, we thank you everything you give us, but most importantly,
We pray Lord Jesus, make our Son a little boy on his knees.

Lord we thank you for everything you give us, but most importantly
We pray, Lord Jesus, make our Son,
A little boy on his knees.
We pray that someday he'll become,
A young man on his knees.

 

[TLHB70]

Does everyone know yet that Mandisa's new album will release March 24? I am so excited! Her first album is so great! I know that her next album will be just as great!
Here is a promo link that allows you to listen to the songs:
http://widget.nabbr.com/mandisa.html
Just click on the play button in the little box.




I thought I would post a Mandisa song for today, to celebrate her new album.

Only the World (and boy, do I need reminding of that daily with the economic and political situation!)
by Mandisa

Been a hard one
Been a bad one
Been a tough one
Been a sad one
It's been just one of those days
That keeps chipping away at my heart
Nothin' new here
It's what I do here
It's a stereotypical day in the life
I'm surrounded by all of the pain and the strife
But I know it's alright

'Cause it's only the world I'm living in
It's only today I've been given
There ain't no way I'm giving in
'Cause it's only the world
I know the best is still yet to come
'Cause even when my days in the world are done
There's gonna be so much more than only the world for me

Anybody, do you hear me?
Do you feel me?
I mean do you feel me?
I know I'm not the only one wearing the weight of this world
We got problems, said it's alright
Just remember, yeah it's alright
Take a good look around
We're just stuck on the ground for a little while
Don't it make you smile

Heaven is a place
Where the tears on every face will be wiped away
Oh and I can't wait to go
But for now, it's enough to know
This is only temporary

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pL-FbAmIPcE&feature=related

 

[fortheluvofpooh]

I'm gonna wrap my arms around my daddy's neck and tell him that I've missed him and tell him
all about the man that i became and hope that it pleased him there's so much i want to say
there's so much i want you to know.

[chorus]
When i finally make it home when i finally make it home.

Then I'll gaze upon the throne of the King frozen in my steps and all the questions that i
swore i would ask words just won't come yet so amazed at what I've seen so much more than this
old mind can hold. [back to chorus]

And the sweetest sound my ears have yet to hear voices on angels. [back to chorus]