I Wonder As I Wander

One of the most haunting melodies and stirring pieces of lyrics I have ever come across.

I wonder as I wander out under the sky
How Jesus the Saviour did come for to die
For poor on'ry people like you and like I;
I wonder as I wander out under the sky

When Mary birthed Jesus 'twas in a cow's stall
With wise men and farmers and shepherds and all
But high from God's heaven, a star's light did fall
And the promise of ages it then did recall.

If Jesus had wanted for any wee thing
A star in the sky or a bird on the wing
Or all of God's Angels in heaven to sing
He surely could have it, 'cause he was the King

My Top 5

Christmas Songs of all time:
1. Carol of the Bells
2. O Holy Night
3. Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire (officially, "The Christmas Song")
4. Santa Baby
5. It's Cold Outside
6. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
7. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
8. Away in a Manger
9. Nut Cracker Suite
10. Hallelujah Chorus (I realize that it is often sung at Easter, but it can be my favorite for two seasons...)

And who was I kidding? You're talking to a music person. I can't hold it to just 5.

Somebody explain it to me, please

I don't understand why people can be more involved and "in" to the music at a James Taylor, Rolling Stones, KISS, 50 Cent, Beyonce, ___(fill in the blank)___ concert than while worshiping our Creator. They would rather talk and yawn through it....they'd rather complain that it's too loud (I wonder if they would say that to Big and Rich) or that it's "Not their style" - or whatever. I am at a loss.

My only observation? Get over it. You aren't gonna like Heaven if you don't like praisin' and singin' - and there may be only one style - one song for that matter! Get over yourself.

sorry for the rant.....

Carefree

The idea of being carefree and joyful has been one that I have really wanted to explore musically lately...I think it's because I feel the need to let God's joy be MY joy and to let God handle the big stuff and the small stuff...Why worry? Christians are some of the gloomiest people I know. Why is that? I think the world would be full of MORE of us if we weren't so sour...

His Joy

I'm gonna leave all this world has to give me
Gonna leave it all behind
I'm gonna lose all the guilt and the suffering
Gonna throw it all aside

When it comes down to it I have a choice to make
I can sink or I can swim
When the rubber meets the road I have one path to take
My choice is to follow Him

I want His joy. I want His joy.
Time to make a decision
I want His joy. His joy.
Time to see with His vision.
Leave it all behind. Use His eyes as mine.
I want His joy.

Only You

V 1:
They say "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger."
I'm sure I don't want this any longer
"It's not the end of the world," "It's who you know."
"Someday you'll understand." I say, "It hurts to grow."

If You've gone before me why is the path unclear?
If You've provided my needs why am I filled with fear?
It's not about the getting, it's all their taking.
All these doubts...inside I'm breaking.

C1:
Could it be that my sights are lost?
Could it be I'm shaky and tossed?
Bring me back toYour steady plan.
Reach out so I can take Your hand.
I don't have to be gripped by fear.
I just have to let You near.
I fix my eyes on You.
Only You

V3:
I've heard it said that love is blind.
From where I stand, You're not the kind
To veil Your truth, to mask Your grace.
No, love is pouring out from Your face.
I'm not listening to any more of their lies,
Loving something doesn't mean letting it fly.
I want to hold on tight and never let it go
You are the One, the One I know.

C2:
Could it be that my sights were lost?
Could it be I was shaky and tossed?
Bring me back toYour steady plan.
Reach out so I can take Your hand.
I don't have to be gripped by fear.
I just have to let You near.
I fix my eyes on You.
Only You

Just When

I'm the empty one.
Sitting in the back row.
I know it will soon pass.
But for now this is all so
Draining. Tiring. Sad.
I want to feel something..
Anthing. I'd even
Settle for mad.

It's all just become this way of life.
Can't put the pieces back all right.

But...

Just when I think I slipped Your mind.
Just when I think I was left behind.
Just when I think I'm so far away
You walk before me, I hear You say,
"Hang on. I'm still your friend."
Just then.

Funny how life seems
To pull me outside.
When I just want to fall
In Your arms and hide.
Take this away,
I've grown colder and colder
Help me to place
This hurt on Your shoulders.

It's all just become this way of life.
Can't put the pieces back all right.

But...

Just when I think I slipped Your mind.
Just when I think I was left behind.
Just when I think I'm so far away
You walk before me, I hear You say,
"Don't fear. I'm still your friend."
Just then.

I'm clinging by a thread
Dangling on a prayer
I'm holding my breath
Lord, show me You care
I believe in Your mercy.
I believe in Your grace.
I just want to look past
To see Your face.

But...
Just when I think I slipped Your mind.
Just when I think I was left behind.
Just when I think I'm so far away
You walk before me, I hear You say,
"Here I am. I'm still your friend."
Just then.