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first hand
(John 1:14)
steven curtis chapman, niles borop, phil naish
another sunday morning same old you
hoping that the preacher's preaching's almost through
not sure you need to hear this
seems like you've heard it all before
a hundred times or more
all this information second hand
is there something more that you don't understand
it's a way of life you're missing
where the Lord becomes a part of you
walking everyday with Jesus
finding out his promises are true
chorus:
living life first hand
learning the truth
straight from the Father
living life first hand
there's no middle man
when you walk with the Lord first hand
it's all in your mind the world will say
but this is something that they just can't explain away
not just some fancy talking
or just some emotion that you feel
it's a life of first hand walking
finding out his promises are real
(chorus)
c1987 New Wings Music (a div of Lorenz Creative Services)/
Greg Nelson Music/Sparrow Song/(BMI)/
Word Music(a div of Word, inc.)/LCS Songs/Pamela Kay Music/
Beckingus Music/(ASCAP)
weak days
(II Cor. 12:9)
steven curtis chapman, james isaac elliott
another rainy monday
looks like I'm gonna be late again
why does the race I'm runnin' never seem to have an end
a day away from sunday
feels like I'm already losing ground
funny sometimes how quickly my emotions get turned around
they're letting me down
chorus:
I gotta keep my eyes on Jesus
through the weak days
in a world where we really don't belong
I've discovered if I keep my eyes on Jesus
through the weak days
then even on the weak days He'll make me strong
the spirit is so willing
when the fellowship is so sweet
how soon all the good intentions
find the flesh is weak
but there's a power waiting
with no limits to time or space
all of our doubts and fears disappear without a trace
when we look on His face
(chorus)
and when we keep our eyes on Jesus
we'll gladly follow where He leads us
(chorus)
c1987 New Wings Music (a div of Lorenz Creative Services)/
Greg Nelson Music/Sparrow Song/(BMI)/Birdwing Music/(ASCAP)
hiding place
(Psalm 32:6-7)
steven curtis chapman, jerry salley
in the distance I can see the storm clouds coming
my way
and I need to find a shelter
before it starts to rain
so I turn and run to you Lord
you're the only place to go
where unfailing love surrounds me
when I need it most
chorus:
You're my hiding place
safe in Your embrace
I'm protected from the storm that rages
when the waters rise and I run to hide
Lord, in You I find my hiding place
I'm not asking You to take away
my troubles Lord
'cause it's through the stormy weather
I learn to trust you more
so I thank You for Your promise
I have come to know
Your unfailing love surrounds me
when I need it most
(chorus)
so let Your people seek You
while You may be found
'cause You're our only refuge
when the rain comes pouring down
(chorus)
c1987 Chalampy Music (SESAC)/
New Wings Music (a div of Lorenz Creative Services)/
Greg Nelson Music/Sparrow Song/(BMI)
run away
(I Cor. 10:13)
steven curtis chapman
strolling past temtation avenue
you hear so many voices calling you
maybe you'll step in and take a quick look around
try to walk through it
and your gonna fall down
chorus:
you've gotta run away
turn around and run the other way
don't even look in the direction
of a thought you should not entertain
you've gotta run away
it's a prision that is calling your name
you just can't win if you play
so run away
there comes a time when you must stand and fight
when the darkness tries to overcome the light
but sin that is dressed up in the color of gray
is only defeated when we run away
(chorus)
don't put yourself in that position
where sin can make it's proposition
and if you find that you have fallen
you gotta get up get ready to run
next time sin comes calling calling
(chorus)
c1987 New Wings Music (a div of Lorenz Creative Services)/
Greg Nelson Music/Sparrow Song/(BMI)
do they know
(Matt. 5:14-16)
steven curtis chapman
I'm one of the chosen few
God chose to carry to
a hopeless dying world
Good News
I'm a disciple of
a caring Father's love
a light to the world
to show them the way
chorus:
do they know
can they see
Jesus lives in me
do they know
can they see
Jesus lives in me
a vacant house comes alive
when somebody moves inside
a light in the window means somebody's home
I say Jesus lives in me
but can everybody see
the light of His love that shines in my heart
(chorus)
a cloud of whitnesses surrounds us
who long to share what we've received
tell me where will they see Jesus
if not in you and me
so we must let them know
let them see Jesus lives in you and me
let them know let them see
He is all they need
Jesus is all they need
c1987 LifeSong Music Press/Stych-n-Him Music/(BMI)
tell me
(Psalm 42:5)
steven curtis chapman
whatever happened to Johnny
he was in church every time the doors were opened
he gave his time and his money
why did he give up the fight
he was a spiritual hero
whatever happened to Sharon
she was the only one
you knew you could always turn to
how could she be so uncaring
she turned her back on you
who you going to turn to now
chorus:
tell me, tell me who are you depending on
tell me who do you believe
you lost your faith in so many people
but is your faith in who it should be
there's only One who keeps all His promises
He is the only solid ground
let Jesus be the One you are trusting
to lift you up because He'll never let you down
whatever happens He's faithful
those who depend on his will never be disappointed
so trust in His Word and be thankful
you found the One who's true
someone you can turn to now
(chorus)
c1987 New Wings Music (a div of Lorenz Creative Services)/
Greg Nelson Music/Sparrow Song/(BMI)
who cares
(Gal. 6:2)
steven curtis chapman, geoff moore, phil naish
trapped in simple conversation
hard getting past those old familiar lines
guarded hearts and with good reason
say how are you oh I'm doin' just fine
they've said all that they can say
then they turn and walk away
and the wounded hearts must wait another day
chorus:
who cares when they're crying
who cares when they're all alone
and no one knows how much they long
to find someone
who cares that they're dying
who cares that the road is long
and you could be the one to lead them
to the One who cares
captured by the rush of living
so hard to hear our brothers' quiet cries
but freedom comes when we are willing
to open up our hearts and realize
they've said all that they can say
we can't turn and walk away
'cause the wounded hearts might not wait another day
(chorus)
the Father gave His Son
to show the world how much He cares
and now it's up to us to let them know
He cares
(chorus)
c1987 New Wings Music (a div of Lorenz Creative Services)/
Greg Nelson Music/Sparrow Song/(BMI)/LCS Songs/Pamelo Kay Music/
Beckingus Music/Paragon Music Corp./(ASCAP)
dying to live
(II Cor. 4:10)
steven curtis chapman
another case of I wish I wouldn't have
another promise not to let Him down again
fighting battles in a war I thought was over
the old man of sin died a long time ago
but left behind a sinful nature deep within
so if I want to win this fight
there's a part of me that must die
but I'm not gonna cry
chorus:
'cause I'm dying to live
live for Jesus
dying to give myself to Him
and the life that He gives will be mine
if I am dying to live
dying to live
live for Jesus
I want to give myself to Him
gonna give up from now on I'm dying to live
giving up what I can't keep anyway
to gain something I know I'll never lose
trading in the temporary for the eternal
and though it's settled I'm reminded every day
to live or die to self it's up to me to
choose so if I want to win the fight there's a part of me
that must die
well I've said my goodbyes
(chorus)
c1987 New Wings Music (a div of Lorenz Creative Services)/
Greg Nelson Music/Sparrow Song/(BMI)
said and done
steven curtis chapman
making promises came easy
back when they first fell in love
they talked of how they'd share the years together
said we'll work it out what ever comes
I guess we never know just how it happens
vows forgotten that were once so true
holding on to broken dreams and promises
it's time to act on what they said they would do
chorus:
'cause when it's all said and done
it's got to be all or none
words are no good unless they're backed with actions
it's easier said than done
talk of the race and never run
but the prise belongs to those who've said and done
love is one of many pages
in a story only time will tell
it's a book of all we're saying
read by those who see us do as well
(chorus)
when it's all said and done
have you done what you said
when it's all said and done
have you done what you said you would do
(chorus)
c1987 New Wings Music (a div of Lorenz Creative Services)/
Greg Nelson Music/Sparrow Song/(BMI)
my
redeemer is faithful and true
(Psalm 103:17)
james isaac elliot, steven curtis chapman
as I look back on the road I've traveled
I see so many times He carried me through
and if there's one thing that I've learned in my life
my Redeemer is faithful and true
my Redeemer is faithful and true
chorus:
my Redeemer is faithful and true
everything He has said He will do
and every morning His mercies are new
my Redeemer is faithful and true
my heart rejoices when I read the promise
there is a place I'm preparing for you
I know some day I'll see my Lord face to face
'cause my Redeemer is faithful and true
my Redeemer is faithful and true
(chorus)
and in every situation He has proven His love to me
when I lack understanding, He gives more grace to me
(chorus)
c1986 Birdwing Music(ASCAP)/Sparrow Song/
New Wings Music (a div of Lorenz Creative Services)/
Greg Nelson Music/(BMI)
Credits & Thanks
produced by: Phil Naish
executive producer: Greg Nelson
All rhythm arrangements by Phil Naish and Steven Curtis Chapman.
Background vocals arranged by Steven Curtis Chapman, Chris Rodriguez and
Phil Naish
Drums: Mark Hammond
Guitar: Jon Goin, Steven Curtis Chapman solo on "Dying To Live"
Bass: Mike Brignardello
Keyboard: Phil Naish
Strings: Carl Garodetzky and The Nashville String Machine
String orchestrations on "Do They Know" and "My Redeemer
Is Faithful And True" by Alan Moore
Background vocals: Chris Rodriguez, Wayne Kirkpairick, Herbert Chapman,
Steven Curtis Chapman
Featured background vocal on "Do They Know": Herbert Chapman
Engineer: Jeff Boldi
Assistant Engineers: Bill Whittington, Mike Clute
Studios: Bennett House Studio, Franklin, TN; OmniSound Studio, Hummingbird
Studio, Goldmine Studio, Center Stage Studio, Downstage Studio, Nashville,
TN Mastered at Georgetown Masters, Nashville,
TN by Denny Purcell
Production Coordinator: Cindy Wilt
Special thanks to Greg Nelson for bringing me in and going to bat;
Phil Naish for bringing it all together;
Elwyn, Billy Ray, Barbara, Peter and all my family at Sparrow and Lorenz.
Ya'll are the greatest!
Donny Daniels, Ron Griffin, Debbie Atkins and Phil Johnson for believing
in a kid from Paducah.
Jeff Balding, Billy Whittington, Geoff Moore and The Distance;
Dennis Disney, Opryland, U.S.A.;
Herb for the support , prayers and encouragement. What a bro!
Dad and Mom for the priceless gift of a Christ-centered home to grow up
in.
Chapman Music, Mayberry's Music, Corner Music;
Brother Al and Lighthouse Baptist Church;
The Flationder Clan, "Thanks for the Buckeye,"
Brent, Mark and Craig for the C/H years.
My lifetime friend and partner Mary Beth, for your unending support, love
and understanding. You truly are a precious gift from heaven. I love you!
Emily for reminding us what child like faith really means.
Above all, I want to offer up my deepest gratitude to the Savior and King
of Kings, Jesus Christ. Thank You for coming to this undeserving world
and showing us love and life First Hand.
For booking information contact: Charles Dorris and Associates 110 30th
Avenue, North Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 320 1990
Photography: Mark Tucker
Design: Jackson Design/Buddy Jackson
Art Direction: Barbara Catonzaro-Hearn
Title illustration: Both Middieworth
Mural in Santa Monica, CA c 1976 Jane Golden