Such a simple thing
Just a common symbol
Seems it has wings
To fly away
No one believes it's real
No one sacrifices for it
Tiny piece of shiny steel
Only means a handshake or a deal
You say "I Do"
You join hands and move
Into a holy covenant
Between the Lord and you
The symbol is exchanged
Your lives forever changed
It should not be compromised for anything
Don't break the ring
Neverending love
Commitment and loyalty
Union consecrated above
Portrayed by Jesus and His bride
This time it's for real
Sacrifices will be made
Mold the clay and melt the steel
You must forgive...your debts are paid
You say "I Do"
You join hands and move
Into a holy covenant
Between the Lord and you
The symbol is exchanged
Your lives forever changed
It should not be compromised for anything
Don't break the ring
Most people seem to think
The bearer hold the key
Can call off the trust and break the vow
Why can't anyone see
The bearer cannot break it
Even if he wills it so
When his heart belongs to his Savior
In the end, EVERY knee will bow
You say "I Do"
You join hands and move
Into a holy covenant
Between the Lord and you
The symbol is exchanged
Your lives forever changed
It should not be compromised for anything
Don't break the ring
Once the vow has been made
The partakers must stand and say
My commitment I'll prove
Yes, I will be loyal to you
You say "I Do"
You join hands and move
Into a holy covenant
Between the Lord and you
The symbol is exchanged
Your lives forever changed
It should not be compromised for anything
Don't break the ring
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
Day of Our Lord
Where have you been
Forsaken and hated
With no one passing through
I will make you
An everlasting pride
A joy from generation to generation
Then you will know that I, the Lord,
Am your Savior
And I am your Redeemer
The holy one of Jacob
To bring good news to the poor
To bind up the brokenhearted
To proclaim liberty
To set the captives free
To proclaim the year of the Lord's favor
The day of His vengeance
To comfort all who mourn
He has made you beautiful
Behold, the day of the Lord
No longer will you need the sun
For light by day
Nor for brightness will the moon
Give you light
But you will have the Lord
For an everlasting light
And your God
For your glory
The smallest will become a clan
The least a mighty nation
To bring good news to the poor
To bind up the brokenhearted
To proclaim liberty
To set the captives free
To proclaim the year of the Lord's favor
The day of His vengeance
To comfort all who mourn
He has made you beautiful
Behold, the day of the Lord
Beauty for ashes
Oil of joy for mourning
Garment of praise
For the faint of heart
To bring good news to the poor
To bind up the brokenhearted
To proclaim liberty
To set the captives free
To proclaim the year of the Lord's favor
The day of His vengeance
To comfort all who mourn
He has made you beautiful
Behold, the day of the Lord
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
Forsaken and hated
With no one passing through
I will make you
An everlasting pride
A joy from generation to generation
Then you will know that I, the Lord,
Am your Savior
And I am your Redeemer
The holy one of Jacob
To bring good news to the poor
To bind up the brokenhearted
To proclaim liberty
To set the captives free
To proclaim the year of the Lord's favor
The day of His vengeance
To comfort all who mourn
He has made you beautiful
Behold, the day of the Lord
No longer will you need the sun
For light by day
Nor for brightness will the moon
Give you light
But you will have the Lord
For an everlasting light
And your God
For your glory
The smallest will become a clan
The least a mighty nation
To bring good news to the poor
To bind up the brokenhearted
To proclaim liberty
To set the captives free
To proclaim the year of the Lord's favor
The day of His vengeance
To comfort all who mourn
He has made you beautiful
Behold, the day of the Lord
Beauty for ashes
Oil of joy for mourning
Garment of praise
For the faint of heart
To bring good news to the poor
To bind up the brokenhearted
To proclaim liberty
To set the captives free
To proclaim the year of the Lord's favor
The day of His vengeance
To comfort all who mourn
He has made you beautiful
Behold, the day of the Lord
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
Heritage
Time goes by
With scarce a sound
Lives are saved
By Christ they're found
As in the days of old
One thing remains the same
It's time for you to stand
And the Lord's goodness proclaim
This is your time
This is your dance
This is your call
This is your chance
To prove to the world
You were bought with a price
By your Savior, Redeemer, Father
Your heritage is in Christ
The sound of rushing wind
Flows through your heart
Your soul is enlivened
As the Spirit takes part
Your lineage is of Kings
Expect great things
Then jump off the ledge
And attempt great things
This is your time
This is your dance
This is your call
This is your chance
To prove to the world
You were bought with a price
By your Savior, Redeemer, Father
Your heritage is in Christ
The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places
Indeed, my heritage is beautiful to me
This is your time
This is your dance
This is your call
This is your chance
To prove to the world
You were bought with a price
By your Savior, Redeemer, Father
Your heritage is in Christ
jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
With scarce a sound
Lives are saved
By Christ they're found
As in the days of old
One thing remains the same
It's time for you to stand
And the Lord's goodness proclaim
This is your time
This is your dance
This is your call
This is your chance
To prove to the world
You were bought with a price
By your Savior, Redeemer, Father
Your heritage is in Christ
The sound of rushing wind
Flows through your heart
Your soul is enlivened
As the Spirit takes part
Your lineage is of Kings
Expect great things
Then jump off the ledge
And attempt great things
This is your time
This is your dance
This is your call
This is your chance
To prove to the world
You were bought with a price
By your Savior, Redeemer, Father
Your heritage is in Christ
The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places
Indeed, my heritage is beautiful to me
This is your time
This is your dance
This is your call
This is your chance
To prove to the world
You were bought with a price
By your Savior, Redeemer, Father
Your heritage is in Christ
jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
You Give and You Take Away
When my hope is dashed
My dreams shattered
When life's trials overwhelm me
When I'm bruised and battered
When evil closes in
And dark nights begin to fall
When my troubles triumph over me
You are still Lord of all
When all hell closes in
And darkness closes out the day
When I'd rather give up and curse my God
Lord you give and you take away
When my joy is forayed
My strength weakened
My courage disheartened
My determination depleted
I have praised you in the good
And in the bad I'll declare your fame
My heart will choose to say
Lord blessed be your name
When all hell closes in
And darkness closes out the day
When I'd rather give up and curse my God
Lord you give and you take away
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
My dreams shattered
When life's trials overwhelm me
When I'm bruised and battered
When evil closes in
And dark nights begin to fall
When my troubles triumph over me
You are still Lord of all
When all hell closes in
And darkness closes out the day
When I'd rather give up and curse my God
Lord you give and you take away
When my joy is forayed
My strength weakened
My courage disheartened
My determination depleted
I have praised you in the good
And in the bad I'll declare your fame
My heart will choose to say
Lord blessed be your name
When all hell closes in
And darkness closes out the day
When I'd rather give up and curse my God
Lord you give and you take away
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
Love Deeply
He was crushed for your iniquity
He was bruised for your sin
The punishment that brought you peace
Was thrust upon Him
By His stripes you are healed
By His words you have life
Our debt is paid in full
We are completely justified
Love deeply
Search the heart
Try the motives
Love through the scars
Continue when it hurts
Take the next step
Relax, let go
Be still and know
That I am God
Love deeply
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
He was bruised for your sin
The punishment that brought you peace
Was thrust upon Him
By His stripes you are healed
By His words you have life
Our debt is paid in full
We are completely justified
Love deeply
Search the heart
Try the motives
Love through the scars
Continue when it hurts
Take the next step
Relax, let go
Be still and know
That I am God
Love deeply
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
Captured
When the secrets of my life
Are hidden in heartache
When the cares of my heart
Are so many
Your love shines through
My darkest night
Points me to the light
And cheers my soul
My mind runs wild
My spirit's free
But you
You captured my heart
When the storms rage around me
The waves crash in
The water's rising higher
Will I sink or swim
The fire's hot
I cannot see
Your plan through the flames
Will I perish in the trial
Or will I come forth as gold
My mind runs wild
My spirit's free
But you
You captured my heart
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
Are hidden in heartache
When the cares of my heart
Are so many
Your love shines through
My darkest night
Points me to the light
And cheers my soul
My mind runs wild
My spirit's free
But you
You captured my heart
When the storms rage around me
The waves crash in
The water's rising higher
Will I sink or swim
The fire's hot
I cannot see
Your plan through the flames
Will I perish in the trial
Or will I come forth as gold
My mind runs wild
My spirit's free
But you
You captured my heart
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
Hold
How would a picture of your heart look
Timid, fearful, and alone
Afraid to speak your mind, this world is not kind
Would the picture of your heart be one of stone
Or would the picture of your heart be
One of loving admiration
Soft to the workings of God, clay in His hands
Would the picture of your heart be in His hands
His Father heart is weeping
His arms are aching
Just to hold you
Never forsaking
His hands can hold
Your deepest heartache
His words can calm
The troubled waters of your soul
The hands that calmed the oceans
Hold your heart
How would a movie of your heart play out
Wounded, bitter, and hurt
Afraid to love because it hurts
Would the scenes of your heart be filled with tragedy
Or would the movie of your heart be
Complete, loving, and beautiful
Blessed in its endeavors to become whole
Would the scenes of your heart be in His hands
His Father heart is weeping
His arms are aching
Just to hold you
Never forsaking
His hands can hold
Your deepest heartache
His words can calm
The troubled waters of your soul
The hands that calmed the oceans
Hold your heart
How would a book of your heart be read
A fear-filled story of unbelief
A novel of lies and doubts
Would the chapters of your heart be filled with terror
Or would the book of your heart be
True, sincere, and contrite
Earnestly seeking His sovereign plans
Would the chapters of your heart be in His hands
His Father heart is weeping
His arms are aching
Just to hold you
Never forsaking
His hands can hold
Your deepest heartache
His words can calm
The troubled waters of your soul
The hands that calmed the oceans
Hold your heart
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
Timid, fearful, and alone
Afraid to speak your mind, this world is not kind
Would the picture of your heart be one of stone
Or would the picture of your heart be
One of loving admiration
Soft to the workings of God, clay in His hands
Would the picture of your heart be in His hands
His Father heart is weeping
His arms are aching
Just to hold you
Never forsaking
His hands can hold
Your deepest heartache
His words can calm
The troubled waters of your soul
The hands that calmed the oceans
Hold your heart
How would a movie of your heart play out
Wounded, bitter, and hurt
Afraid to love because it hurts
Would the scenes of your heart be filled with tragedy
Or would the movie of your heart be
Complete, loving, and beautiful
Blessed in its endeavors to become whole
Would the scenes of your heart be in His hands
His Father heart is weeping
His arms are aching
Just to hold you
Never forsaking
His hands can hold
Your deepest heartache
His words can calm
The troubled waters of your soul
The hands that calmed the oceans
Hold your heart
How would a book of your heart be read
A fear-filled story of unbelief
A novel of lies and doubts
Would the chapters of your heart be filled with terror
Or would the book of your heart be
True, sincere, and contrite
Earnestly seeking His sovereign plans
Would the chapters of your heart be in His hands
His Father heart is weeping
His arms are aching
Just to hold you
Never forsaking
His hands can hold
Your deepest heartache
His words can calm
The troubled waters of your soul
The hands that calmed the oceans
Hold your heart
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
So Help Me God
What is the definition
Of a life worth living
What would you say
Is worth giving it all away
What would you say about a love
That makes you do crazy things
Could it be that the bearers of hope
Have been given sacred wings
An intense and devoted love for God
Knowing they were divinely called
Gives them courage to stand and proclaim
To plead the blood and speak His name
I will
Proclaim good news to the lost
Protect at any cost
The weak, abused, and storm tossed
For I have been called
To spread His name abroad
Stripping down the chipped facade
Give my life for the cross
So help me God
What is the course
Set for the journey
What are the highest stakes
It will not be an easy road to take
What is the plan
For a life worth living
How much is all in the "all"
Of "give up all and follow me"
It means your all on the altar
Of sacrifice laid
Your heart surrendered
To His control
Your all on the altar laid
I will
Proclaim good news to the lost
Protect at any cost
The weak, abused, and storm tossed
For I have been called
To spread His name abroad
Stripping down the chipped facade
Give my life for the cross
So help me God
He is no fool who gives
what he cannot keep
To gain what he cannot lose
It is your life alone I choose
I will
Proclaim good news to the lost
Protect at any cost
The weak, abused, and storm tossed
For I have been called
To spread His name abroad
Stripping down the chipped facade
Give my life for the cross
So help me God
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
Of a life worth living
What would you say
Is worth giving it all away
What would you say about a love
That makes you do crazy things
Could it be that the bearers of hope
Have been given sacred wings
An intense and devoted love for God
Knowing they were divinely called
Gives them courage to stand and proclaim
To plead the blood and speak His name
I will
Proclaim good news to the lost
Protect at any cost
The weak, abused, and storm tossed
For I have been called
To spread His name abroad
Stripping down the chipped facade
Give my life for the cross
So help me God
What is the course
Set for the journey
What are the highest stakes
It will not be an easy road to take
What is the plan
For a life worth living
How much is all in the "all"
Of "give up all and follow me"
It means your all on the altar
Of sacrifice laid
Your heart surrendered
To His control
Your all on the altar laid
I will
Proclaim good news to the lost
Protect at any cost
The weak, abused, and storm tossed
For I have been called
To spread His name abroad
Stripping down the chipped facade
Give my life for the cross
So help me God
He is no fool who gives
what he cannot keep
To gain what he cannot lose
It is your life alone I choose
I will
Proclaim good news to the lost
Protect at any cost
The weak, abused, and storm tossed
For I have been called
To spread His name abroad
Stripping down the chipped facade
Give my life for the cross
So help me God
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
What Great Love
I was born into this world a sinful soul
But by God's grace I've been made whole
This narrow path is dark and filled with pain
But I'm the reason why my savior came
He took my cross
He took my pain
Cancelled my debt
Despised the shame
Now I'm alive
I am free
What great love
Does my Savior have for me
The trials of this life burden me down
But Jesus puts my feet on solid ground
When I'm tempted to grumble or to sigh
I remember why my savior came
He took my cross
He took my pain
Cancelled my debt
Despised the shame
Now I'm alive
I am free
What great love
Does my Savior have for me
My heart is healed my soul has been restored
When I leave the earth, I'm going with my Lord
He saw it fit to stay upon the cross
To save the lost, what a Savior
He took my cross
He took my pain
Cancelled my debt
Despised the shame
Now I'm alive
I am free
What great love
Does my Savior have for me
The Son of God came down to earth
To save a world of dying souls
If there was only one
He would have come
He took my cross
He took my pain
Cancelled my debt
Despised the shame
Now I'm alive
I am free
What great love
Does my Savior have for me
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
But by God's grace I've been made whole
This narrow path is dark and filled with pain
But I'm the reason why my savior came
He took my cross
He took my pain
Cancelled my debt
Despised the shame
Now I'm alive
I am free
What great love
Does my Savior have for me
The trials of this life burden me down
But Jesus puts my feet on solid ground
When I'm tempted to grumble or to sigh
I remember why my savior came
He took my cross
He took my pain
Cancelled my debt
Despised the shame
Now I'm alive
I am free
What great love
Does my Savior have for me
My heart is healed my soul has been restored
When I leave the earth, I'm going with my Lord
He saw it fit to stay upon the cross
To save the lost, what a Savior
He took my cross
He took my pain
Cancelled my debt
Despised the shame
Now I'm alive
I am free
What great love
Does my Savior have for me
The Son of God came down to earth
To save a world of dying souls
If there was only one
He would have come
He took my cross
He took my pain
Cancelled my debt
Despised the shame
Now I'm alive
I am free
What great love
Does my Savior have for me
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
Set Free
Can't see your plan for the trees
Can't see your hand for the forest
Can't see your loving heart in the fire
Can't hear your longing voice
Begging me to come home
Can't hear your still, small whispers to my soul
You must be lost before you are found
You must turn away before you turn around
You must be blind before you can see
You must have chains before you're set free
You must have chains before you're set free
Can't see my future through the trials
The gold in the furnace
The vessel being formed
Hard to continue trudging onward
Hard to take the next step
Reach your hand out Abba Father
And take me in your lap
You must be lost before you are found
You must turn away before you turn around
You must be blind before you can see
You must have chains before you're set free
You must have chains before you're set free
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
Can't see your hand for the forest
Can't see your loving heart in the fire
Can't hear your longing voice
Begging me to come home
Can't hear your still, small whispers to my soul
You must be lost before you are found
You must turn away before you turn around
You must be blind before you can see
You must have chains before you're set free
You must have chains before you're set free
Can't see my future through the trials
The gold in the furnace
The vessel being formed
Hard to continue trudging onward
Hard to take the next step
Reach your hand out Abba Father
And take me in your lap
You must be lost before you are found
You must turn away before you turn around
You must be blind before you can see
You must have chains before you're set free
You must have chains before you're set free
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Life's a Journey
Trust His hand
Love His heart
Run to Him
When the troubles start
Reach for grace
In this pain filled land
Just trust Him
He has a master plan
Life's a journey
It's a ride
It's a story of what
The Lord has done inside
A testimony
Of God's grace
Telling others just to
Call on Him in faith
Life's a journey
Just let go
Release your fears
He will care for you
His love is here
His word's a love song
To His bride
He wants to say, "well done
Good and faithful child"
Life's a journey
It's a ride
It's a story of what
The Lord has done inside
A testimony
Of God's grace
Telling others just to
Call on Him in faith
Life's a journey
When the dark nights come
Remember the one
Who banished the darkness
The battle is won
Life's a journey
It's a ride
It's a story of what
The Lord has done inside
A testimony
Of God's grace
Telling others just to
Call on Him in faith
Life's a journey
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
Love His heart
Run to Him
When the troubles start
Reach for grace
In this pain filled land
Just trust Him
He has a master plan
Life's a journey
It's a ride
It's a story of what
The Lord has done inside
A testimony
Of God's grace
Telling others just to
Call on Him in faith
Life's a journey
Just let go
Release your fears
He will care for you
His love is here
His word's a love song
To His bride
He wants to say, "well done
Good and faithful child"
Life's a journey
It's a ride
It's a story of what
The Lord has done inside
A testimony
Of God's grace
Telling others just to
Call on Him in faith
Life's a journey
When the dark nights come
Remember the one
Who banished the darkness
The battle is won
Life's a journey
It's a ride
It's a story of what
The Lord has done inside
A testimony
Of God's grace
Telling others just to
Call on Him in faith
Life's a journey
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
Come to Me
Call on me
I will come to your rescue
Call on me
I will come to save you
Call on me
My heart is open
Call on me
To love the broken
A broken and contrite heart
I will not despise
A broken and contrite heart
Is lovely in my eyes
Come to me
Come to me
All ye weary
Come to me
My yoke is easy
Come
Call on me
I will carry your burdens
Call on me
I'll relieve all your fears
Call on me
I will take your guilt and shame
Call on me
I will wipe away your tears
A broken and contrite heart
I will not despise
A broken and contrite heart
Is lovely in my eyes
Come to me
Come to me
All ye weary
Come to me
My yoke is easy
Come
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
I will come to your rescue
Call on me
I will come to save you
Call on me
My heart is open
Call on me
To love the broken
A broken and contrite heart
I will not despise
A broken and contrite heart
Is lovely in my eyes
Come to me
Come to me
All ye weary
Come to me
My yoke is easy
Come
Call on me
I will carry your burdens
Call on me
I'll relieve all your fears
Call on me
I will take your guilt and shame
Call on me
I will wipe away your tears
A broken and contrite heart
I will not despise
A broken and contrite heart
Is lovely in my eyes
Come to me
Come to me
All ye weary
Come to me
My yoke is easy
Come
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
Live for You
You said the way is rough
You said the path is tough
You said that you're enough
To see me through
You say the road is hard
You say the trail is marred
But I know who bears the scars
Of true loves mark
Let me be the one no one else can be
Let me be a light for eternity
Let me do the things no one else wants to
Just let me serve you
Let my words be few
Let my heart be true
Let me live for you
I know the days get long
I know that I'll go wrong
I know that you are strong
To save
I'll try to talk the walk
And I'll try to walk to talk
I'll gladly wear
Ransom's mark
Let me be the one no one else can be
Let me be a light for eternity
Let me do the things no one else wants to
Just let me serve you
Let my words be few
Let my heart be true
Let me live for you
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
You said the path is tough
You said that you're enough
To see me through
You say the road is hard
You say the trail is marred
But I know who bears the scars
Of true loves mark
Let me be the one no one else can be
Let me be a light for eternity
Let me do the things no one else wants to
Just let me serve you
Let my words be few
Let my heart be true
Let me live for you
I know the days get long
I know that I'll go wrong
I know that you are strong
To save
I'll try to talk the walk
And I'll try to walk to talk
I'll gladly wear
Ransom's mark
Let me be the one no one else can be
Let me be a light for eternity
Let me do the things no one else wants to
Just let me serve you
Let my words be few
Let my heart be true
Let me live for you
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Paid in Full
You are standing
In the courtroom
You're condemned
For your sin
Judgement is passed
You are guilty
But wait
Here comes the King
He says my child
Plead the blood
Of Jesus and live
Your debt is paid
Your chains are gone
I've cast your sins from the east
To the west
Simply sanctified
Fully freed
Assuredly saved
Down on your knees
A bride madly in love
With her bridegroom
Only trusting
Ever loving
Paid in full
He says my child
Plead the blood
Of Jesus and live
Your debt is paid
Your chains are gone
I've cast your sins from the east
To the west
Simply sanctified
Fully freed
Assuredly saved
Down on your knees
A bride madly in love
With her bridegroom
Only trusting
Ever loving
Paid in full
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
In the courtroom
You're condemned
For your sin
Judgement is passed
You are guilty
But wait
Here comes the King
He says my child
Plead the blood
Of Jesus and live
Your debt is paid
Your chains are gone
I've cast your sins from the east
To the west
Simply sanctified
Fully freed
Assuredly saved
Down on your knees
A bride madly in love
With her bridegroom
Only trusting
Ever loving
Paid in full
He says my child
Plead the blood
Of Jesus and live
Your debt is paid
Your chains are gone
I've cast your sins from the east
To the west
Simply sanctified
Fully freed
Assuredly saved
Down on your knees
A bride madly in love
With her bridegroom
Only trusting
Ever loving
Paid in full
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
Handcrafted
A tree cut down in due season
Will become a treasure chest
Silver mined from the heart of the mountain
Will become purest gold
And a heart given to the will of the Father
Will be set on fire
And a soul surrendered to God's control
Will be the light of the world
Handcrafted by God
There are no mistakes
In the vessel He's made
You were handcrafted by God
Whatever fires you go through
His promise holds true
As silver is tried in a furnace of fire
So you'll become as gold
As clay in the steady hands of the potter
Conforming to His mold
Handcrafted
A crop planted and harvested
Will feed the multitudes
One tiny seed planted in the spring
Will grow to bear much fruit
So God's patient workings in our hearts
Will bring us to our knees
And as He carefully molds and shapes our lives
We'll bring others to belief
Handcrafted by God
There are no mistakes
In the vessel He's made
You were handcrafted by God
Whatever fires you go through
His promise holds true
As silver is tried in a furnace of fire
So you'll become as gold
As clay in the steady hands of the potter
Conforming to His mold
Handcrafted
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copyright 2010
Will become a treasure chest
Silver mined from the heart of the mountain
Will become purest gold
And a heart given to the will of the Father
Will be set on fire
And a soul surrendered to God's control
Will be the light of the world
Handcrafted by God
There are no mistakes
In the vessel He's made
You were handcrafted by God
Whatever fires you go through
His promise holds true
As silver is tried in a furnace of fire
So you'll become as gold
As clay in the steady hands of the potter
Conforming to His mold
Handcrafted
A crop planted and harvested
Will feed the multitudes
One tiny seed planted in the spring
Will grow to bear much fruit
So God's patient workings in our hearts
Will bring us to our knees
And as He carefully molds and shapes our lives
We'll bring others to belief
Handcrafted by God
There are no mistakes
In the vessel He's made
You were handcrafted by God
Whatever fires you go through
His promise holds true
As silver is tried in a furnace of fire
So you'll become as gold
As clay in the steady hands of the potter
Conforming to His mold
Handcrafted
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
They That Wait
The Lord has great things
To do in our lives
But impatience won't get you anywhere
Just sit back
Enjoy the ride
Follow His leading
He's the perfect guide
They that wait upon the Lord
Shall renew their strength
They that wait upon the Lord
Shall renew their strength
They shall run and not grow weary
They shall walk and not faint
They'll rise up on wings as eagles
They that wait
The screen of life is moving fast
Don't quicken your pace
Remember that in the end
Slow and steady wins the race
You have so much life before you
Don't hurry it along
It's what you do that counts
Not how much or for how long
They that wait upon the Lord
Shall renew their strength
They that wait upon the Lord
Shall renew their strength
They shall run and not grow weary
They shall walk and not faint
They'll rise up on wings as eagles
They that wait
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copyright 2010
To do in our lives
But impatience won't get you anywhere
Just sit back
Enjoy the ride
Follow His leading
He's the perfect guide
They that wait upon the Lord
Shall renew their strength
They that wait upon the Lord
Shall renew their strength
They shall run and not grow weary
They shall walk and not faint
They'll rise up on wings as eagles
They that wait
The screen of life is moving fast
Don't quicken your pace
Remember that in the end
Slow and steady wins the race
You have so much life before you
Don't hurry it along
It's what you do that counts
Not how much or for how long
They that wait upon the Lord
Shall renew their strength
They that wait upon the Lord
Shall renew their strength
They shall run and not grow weary
They shall walk and not faint
They'll rise up on wings as eagles
They that wait
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
Touch the Father's Heart
Can you see the shepherd's staff
Can you hear His melodies
Can you see Him gather the lambs in His arms
If you can then you have touched the Father's heart
Can you see the sling and stones
Is your heart being led by streams of water
Can you see Him lift you on His lap
If you can then you have touched the Father's heart
The Father's heart
Holds you, He holds you
He cries when you cry
He wipes your tears
He carries your fears
His heart beats for you
His Son died for you
Because you have touched the Father's heart
Can you see the cross and nails
Can you see the pain and agony
Do you know He died for you little one
If you do then you have touched the Father's heart
Can you see the tears in His eyes
Can you see Jesus by His side
Can you see His loving heart as He carries you
If you can then you have touched the father's heart
The Father's heart
Holds you, He holds you
He cries when you cry
He wipes your tears
He carries your fears
His heart beats for you
His Son died for you
Because you have touched the Father's heart
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
Can you hear His melodies
Can you see Him gather the lambs in His arms
If you can then you have touched the Father's heart
Can you see the sling and stones
Is your heart being led by streams of water
Can you see Him lift you on His lap
If you can then you have touched the Father's heart
The Father's heart
Holds you, He holds you
He cries when you cry
He wipes your tears
He carries your fears
His heart beats for you
His Son died for you
Because you have touched the Father's heart
Can you see the cross and nails
Can you see the pain and agony
Do you know He died for you little one
If you do then you have touched the Father's heart
Can you see the tears in His eyes
Can you see Jesus by His side
Can you see His loving heart as He carries you
If you can then you have touched the father's heart
The Father's heart
Holds you, He holds you
He cries when you cry
He wipes your tears
He carries your fears
His heart beats for you
His Son died for you
Because you have touched the Father's heart
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
Lift Up Your Eyes
The time is now
The day is nigh
Hearts have been prepared
Lives are on the line
You don't have yesterday
Tomorrow may not come
Live for Christ alone today
This battle will be won
Lift up your eyes
Open up your heart
The harvest is ready
The timing is right
Lift up your eyes
Open up your heart
The laborers are few
Is God calling you
Then go
The line has been drawn
Who's side are you on
Forces of darkness work even now
Seeking whom they may devour
Be a beacon of light
Illuminating the night
The battle is tough
The end is near
Oh sinner look to the skies
Lift up your eyes
Open up your heart
The harvest is ready
The timing is right
Lift up your eyes
Open up your heart
The laborers are few
Is God calling you
Then go
Go
just go
please go
Lift up your eyes
Open up your heart
The harvest is ready
The timing is right
Lift up your eyes
Open up your heart
The laborers are few
God is calling you
So go
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
dedicated to Matthew Bullen
copyright 2010
The day is nigh
Hearts have been prepared
Lives are on the line
You don't have yesterday
Tomorrow may not come
Live for Christ alone today
This battle will be won
Lift up your eyes
Open up your heart
The harvest is ready
The timing is right
Lift up your eyes
Open up your heart
The laborers are few
Is God calling you
Then go
The line has been drawn
Who's side are you on
Forces of darkness work even now
Seeking whom they may devour
Be a beacon of light
Illuminating the night
The battle is tough
The end is near
Oh sinner look to the skies
Lift up your eyes
Open up your heart
The harvest is ready
The timing is right
Lift up your eyes
Open up your heart
The laborers are few
Is God calling you
Then go
Go
just go
please go
Lift up your eyes
Open up your heart
The harvest is ready
The timing is right
Lift up your eyes
Open up your heart
The laborers are few
God is calling you
So go
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
dedicated to Matthew Bullen
copyright 2010
With You
I will be your friend
Forever till the end
I love your laugh
I hold your tears
Though you may go astray
My heart longs for you
I hear you in the night
Crying, "Lord please come through"
I'm with you my child
Let me have your pain and suffering
I'm with you my child
Joy comes in the morning
I'm with you my child
By your side I will stand
I'm with you my child
I am that I AM
I am always here
My love will never fail
My hand extends to the highest hill
I'm in the deepest vale
I will carry you
When you grow weak
My heart feels your pain
My fellowship is sweet
I'm with you my child
Let me have your pain and suffering
I'm with you my child
Joy comes in the morning
I'm with you my child
By your side I will stand
I'm with you my child
I am that I AM
You are mine
My love
You are mine
My beloved
I'm with you my child
Let me have your pain and suffering
I'm with you my child
Joy comes in the morning
I'm with you my child
By your side I will stand
I'm with you my child
I am that I AM
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
Forever till the end
I love your laugh
I hold your tears
Though you may go astray
My heart longs for you
I hear you in the night
Crying, "Lord please come through"
I'm with you my child
Let me have your pain and suffering
I'm with you my child
Joy comes in the morning
I'm with you my child
By your side I will stand
I'm with you my child
I am that I AM
I am always here
My love will never fail
My hand extends to the highest hill
I'm in the deepest vale
I will carry you
When you grow weak
My heart feels your pain
My fellowship is sweet
I'm with you my child
Let me have your pain and suffering
I'm with you my child
Joy comes in the morning
I'm with you my child
By your side I will stand
I'm with you my child
I am that I AM
You are mine
My love
You are mine
My beloved
I'm with you my child
Let me have your pain and suffering
I'm with you my child
Joy comes in the morning
I'm with you my child
By your side I will stand
I'm with you my child
I am that I AM
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
You Are Mine
The ways of life are storm tossed
Our paths are marred by pain
Our hearts have been broken
Our spirits have been lamed
We fall we cannot rise
Troubles push us to the ground
Keep striving for the prize
Don't walk away child turn around
Take my hand stay close to me
Walk beside me I can see
Over the crowded ways of life
I'll carry you and keep you safe
Crawl in my lap when you're afraid
When your head on your pillow you have laid
I will never leave you nor forsake
All your sorrows I will take
My child you're mine
Heavens' gates are open wide
He is always by your side
His loving arms are wide and deep
Oh your soul I the Lord will keep
When my plan you have sought
When in a storm you have been caught
I love you more than anything
You're a prince, you're a princess, you're my child
Take my hand stay close to me
Walk beside me I can see
Over the crowded ways of life
I'll carry you and keep you safe
Crawl in my lap when you're afraid
When your head on your pillow you have laid
I will never leave you nor forsake
All your sorrows I will take
My child you're mine
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
Our paths are marred by pain
Our hearts have been broken
Our spirits have been lamed
We fall we cannot rise
Troubles push us to the ground
Keep striving for the prize
Don't walk away child turn around
Take my hand stay close to me
Walk beside me I can see
Over the crowded ways of life
I'll carry you and keep you safe
Crawl in my lap when you're afraid
When your head on your pillow you have laid
I will never leave you nor forsake
All your sorrows I will take
My child you're mine
Heavens' gates are open wide
He is always by your side
His loving arms are wide and deep
Oh your soul I the Lord will keep
When my plan you have sought
When in a storm you have been caught
I love you more than anything
You're a prince, you're a princess, you're my child
Take my hand stay close to me
Walk beside me I can see
Over the crowded ways of life
I'll carry you and keep you safe
Crawl in my lap when you're afraid
When your head on your pillow you have laid
I will never leave you nor forsake
All your sorrows I will take
My child you're mine
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
Night of Love
Where's the light
Am I forsaken
Why oh God
Have you deserted me
What have I done
What must I do
To see the light again
To hear you say, "I love you"
Oh the storm is so rough
The night is so dark
My heart is beating in my chest
Where have I missed the mark
But we all must have
A night in the garden
And a cross of Calvary
We must be strong through
God's night of love
Where have you gone
Where is your hand
Did I do something wrong
Where is your plan
When I look up
There's only darkness
Where is the morning
And the coming of the day
Oh the storm is so rough
The night is so dark
My heart is beating in my chest
Where have I missed the mark
But we all must have
A night in the garden
And a cross of Calvary
We must be strong through
God's night of love
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
Am I forsaken
Why oh God
Have you deserted me
What have I done
What must I do
To see the light again
To hear you say, "I love you"
Oh the storm is so rough
The night is so dark
My heart is beating in my chest
Where have I missed the mark
But we all must have
A night in the garden
And a cross of Calvary
We must be strong through
God's night of love
Where have you gone
Where is your hand
Did I do something wrong
Where is your plan
When I look up
There's only darkness
Where is the morning
And the coming of the day
Oh the storm is so rough
The night is so dark
My heart is beating in my chest
Where have I missed the mark
But we all must have
A night in the garden
And a cross of Calvary
We must be strong through
God's night of love
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
Cookie Cutter People
Break the mold
Dare to change
Strike out on your own
Shed some light
Choose to be strong
Don't conform to the world
We are bought with a price
We are precious in His sight
We're a peculiar treasure
We are sought as a bride
We are a pearl of great price
We are a new canvas on God's easel
We are not cookie cutter people
Stand your ground
Don't look back
Don't wait to make a choice
You're a vessel
Bold and bright
Submit to His loving hands
We are bought with a price
We are precious in His sight
We're a peculiar treasure
We are sought as a bride
We are a pearl of great price
We are a new canvas on God's easel
We are not cookie cutter people
Make a move
It's your right to choose
But choose wisely
There are lives at stake
There are hearts to save
It's up to you to pave the way
We are bought with a price
We are precious in His sight
We're a peculiar treasure
We are sought as a bride
We are a pearl of great price
We are a new canvas on God's easel
We are not cookie cutter people
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copyright 2010
Dare to change
Strike out on your own
Shed some light
Choose to be strong
Don't conform to the world
We are bought with a price
We are precious in His sight
We're a peculiar treasure
We are sought as a bride
We are a pearl of great price
We are a new canvas on God's easel
We are not cookie cutter people
Stand your ground
Don't look back
Don't wait to make a choice
You're a vessel
Bold and bright
Submit to His loving hands
We are bought with a price
We are precious in His sight
We're a peculiar treasure
We are sought as a bride
We are a pearl of great price
We are a new canvas on God's easel
We are not cookie cutter people
Make a move
It's your right to choose
But choose wisely
There are lives at stake
There are hearts to save
It's up to you to pave the way
We are bought with a price
We are precious in His sight
We're a peculiar treasure
We are sought as a bride
We are a pearl of great price
We are a new canvas on God's easel
We are not cookie cutter people
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
She Cried
Last thing she saw was her mama's hand
When she woke up she hurt again
Her head throbbed and her body hurt
But it was her heart that broke
And she cried harder than before
The pain was too much
Her soul was aching and sore
Would she make it out
Would she live to see her 13th birthday
Her mama's hand came down again
Her hand grasped the knife
The pain was searing but somehow healing
But it was her heart that broke
And she cried harder than before
The pain was too much
Her soul was aching and sore
Would she make it out
Would she live to see her 16th birthday
Her daddy's heart became like stone
He cared only for himself
As he took advantage of her
But it was her heart that broke
And she cried harder than before
The pain was too much
Her soul was aching and sore
Would she make it out
Would she live to see her 18th birthday
Up against the wall she fell fighting for her life
Prince Charming had just ridden in and grabbed the wielding knife
Her parents said "No, he cannot have you"
But it was her heart that broke
And she cried harder than before
The pain was too much
Her soul was aching and sore
Would she make it out
Would she live to see her 21st birthday
Her mama's hand raised just one last time
Her daddy stepped over the boundary line
"I'm leaving and don't follow" were the last words she spoke
But it was her heart that broke
And she cried harder than before
The pain was too much
Her soul was aching and sore
But she would make it out
By God's grace she was saved
Her Father in heaven raised His hand saying enough
Bring her here so I can hold her close
She climbed up into His lap and cried
But it was His heart that broke
And He cried as His soul ached
But He waited and His heart broke
But He knew she would make it
He led her through her darkest days
She didn't cry hard as she had before
Her heart was safe
In the hands of her Father
Her heart was free and her soul had wings
She had made it to God's mercy seat
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
dedicated to all people who are or have been victims of abuse
copyright 2010
When she woke up she hurt again
Her head throbbed and her body hurt
But it was her heart that broke
And she cried harder than before
The pain was too much
Her soul was aching and sore
Would she make it out
Would she live to see her 13th birthday
Her mama's hand came down again
Her hand grasped the knife
The pain was searing but somehow healing
But it was her heart that broke
And she cried harder than before
The pain was too much
Her soul was aching and sore
Would she make it out
Would she live to see her 16th birthday
Her daddy's heart became like stone
He cared only for himself
As he took advantage of her
But it was her heart that broke
And she cried harder than before
The pain was too much
Her soul was aching and sore
Would she make it out
Would she live to see her 18th birthday
Up against the wall she fell fighting for her life
Prince Charming had just ridden in and grabbed the wielding knife
Her parents said "No, he cannot have you"
But it was her heart that broke
And she cried harder than before
The pain was too much
Her soul was aching and sore
Would she make it out
Would she live to see her 21st birthday
Her mama's hand raised just one last time
Her daddy stepped over the boundary line
"I'm leaving and don't follow" were the last words she spoke
But it was her heart that broke
And she cried harder than before
The pain was too much
Her soul was aching and sore
But she would make it out
By God's grace she was saved
Her Father in heaven raised His hand saying enough
Bring her here so I can hold her close
She climbed up into His lap and cried
But it was His heart that broke
And He cried as His soul ached
But He waited and His heart broke
But He knew she would make it
He led her through her darkest days
She didn't cry hard as she had before
Her heart was safe
In the hands of her Father
Her heart was free and her soul had wings
She had made it to God's mercy seat
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
dedicated to all people who are or have been victims of abuse
copyright 2010
Intimate Friends
The furnace is hot
The trials are hard
But there's a purpose
Behind the suffering
Is it worse than the nails
The shame and the scorn
My savior took my pain
What have I wherewith to complain
Trials are what set us apart
If we're children of God we'll be tried in a furnace of fire
Those dark nights of the soul have an end
They turn servants of the Most High into intimate friends
The path is steep
The way is torn
The fellowship of His suffering
My sea tossed with a storm
My hand in His
My head upon His shoulder
Crawling up into HIs lap
Crying Abba Father
Trials are what set us apart
If we're children of God we'll be tried in a furnace of fire
Those dark nights of the soul have an end
They turn servants of the Most High into intimate friends
Are you a friend of God
Have you been counted worthy
To carry a cross
Changing lives for eternity
You shall know them by their fruits
Whose are you
Trials are what set us apart
If we're children of God we'll be tried in a furnace of fire
Those dark nights of the soul have an end
They turn servants of the Most High into intimate friends
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
The trials are hard
But there's a purpose
Behind the suffering
Is it worse than the nails
The shame and the scorn
My savior took my pain
What have I wherewith to complain
Trials are what set us apart
If we're children of God we'll be tried in a furnace of fire
Those dark nights of the soul have an end
They turn servants of the Most High into intimate friends
The path is steep
The way is torn
The fellowship of His suffering
My sea tossed with a storm
My hand in His
My head upon His shoulder
Crawling up into HIs lap
Crying Abba Father
Trials are what set us apart
If we're children of God we'll be tried in a furnace of fire
Those dark nights of the soul have an end
They turn servants of the Most High into intimate friends
Are you a friend of God
Have you been counted worthy
To carry a cross
Changing lives for eternity
You shall know them by their fruits
Whose are you
Trials are what set us apart
If we're children of God we'll be tried in a furnace of fire
Those dark nights of the soul have an end
They turn servants of the Most High into intimate friends
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
I Need You
When I've lost my way
And I don't stop to pray
When my heart no longer seeks your face
When my heart is torn
I see blessing in the thorn
Then my soul is lifted by your grace
I need you, Lord Jesus, in my life
I need you, Lord Jesus, through the bitterness and strife
When the world is dark and lonely, I can't see my way through
I raise my hands to heaven, and you fill my life with truth
I need you
When pain becomes a friend
Christ's love will never end
When my weaknesses show God stronger
When life's trials come my way
In Jesus' arms I'll stay
I will bless you when you give or take away
I need you, Lord Jesus, in my life
I need you, Lord Jesus, through the bitterness and strife
When the world is dark and lonely, I can't see my way through
I raise my hands to heaven, and you fill my life with truth
I need you
When my soul is dry
When I seek you asking why
When my broken heart can't hold on much longer
When people's hearts rejoice
As they turn back to the Lord
That is when we need you Lord Jesus
This is when I need you Lord Jesus
I need you, Lord Jesus, in my life
I need you, Lord Jesus, through the bitterness and strife
When the world is dark and lonely, I can't see my way through
I raise my hands to heaven, and you fill my life with truth
I need you
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copyright 2010
And I don't stop to pray
When my heart no longer seeks your face
When my heart is torn
I see blessing in the thorn
Then my soul is lifted by your grace
I need you, Lord Jesus, in my life
I need you, Lord Jesus, through the bitterness and strife
When the world is dark and lonely, I can't see my way through
I raise my hands to heaven, and you fill my life with truth
I need you
When pain becomes a friend
Christ's love will never end
When my weaknesses show God stronger
When life's trials come my way
In Jesus' arms I'll stay
I will bless you when you give or take away
I need you, Lord Jesus, in my life
I need you, Lord Jesus, through the bitterness and strife
When the world is dark and lonely, I can't see my way through
I raise my hands to heaven, and you fill my life with truth
I need you
When my soul is dry
When I seek you asking why
When my broken heart can't hold on much longer
When people's hearts rejoice
As they turn back to the Lord
That is when we need you Lord Jesus
This is when I need you Lord Jesus
I need you, Lord Jesus, in my life
I need you, Lord Jesus, through the bitterness and strife
When the world is dark and lonely, I can't see my way through
I raise my hands to heaven, and you fill my life with truth
I need you
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
Love, Daddy
Dear precious one
Come talk to me
Come walk by my side
I will never leave
What is burdening you
I will listen
I am ever near to a contrite heart
My child give me your burdens
My child I write this letter to you
To show my love
To reassure your trembling heart
Of the devotion of your Father above
I want nothing more than the best for you
I ask nothing in return
Only let me love you
You are the apple of my eye
The joy of my life
Love, Daddy
Dear child of mine
Come sit in my lap
Why is your heart so heavy
Why are you so sad
Who hurt you so bad
Who took away your sweet innocence
Who told you you were damaged goods
I died for you washing it all away
My child I write this letter to you
To show my love
To reassure your trembling heart
Of the devotion of your Father above
I want nothing more than the best for you
I ask nothing in return
Only let me love you
You are the apple of my eye
The joy of my life
Love, Daddy
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
Come talk to me
Come walk by my side
I will never leave
What is burdening you
I will listen
I am ever near to a contrite heart
My child give me your burdens
My child I write this letter to you
To show my love
To reassure your trembling heart
Of the devotion of your Father above
I want nothing more than the best for you
I ask nothing in return
Only let me love you
You are the apple of my eye
The joy of my life
Love, Daddy
Dear child of mine
Come sit in my lap
Why is your heart so heavy
Why are you so sad
Who hurt you so bad
Who took away your sweet innocence
Who told you you were damaged goods
I died for you washing it all away
My child I write this letter to you
To show my love
To reassure your trembling heart
Of the devotion of your Father above
I want nothing more than the best for you
I ask nothing in return
Only let me love you
You are the apple of my eye
The joy of my life
Love, Daddy
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
copyright 2010
Beautiful
The story of her life
Is one of sadness and hardships
Her life should be marred
By a permanent cloud
But her face is light
Her eyes look up
Her words continually speak of His love
She's beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful to God
Her eyes shine and her heart tells His love
She's beautiful, beautiful
from the inside out
Her heart is radiant
And she loves deep
She's beautiful
Although her life is rough
And her path has been hard
The joy in her heart
Conquers the evil darts
Man couldn't see
The jewel before them
So God reaches out
And says my child you are
She's beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful to God
Her eyes shine and her heart tells His love
She's beautiful, beautiful
from the inside out
Her heart is radiant
And she loves deep
She's beautiful
Man didn't respect
What the Lord had created
They almost ruined everything for good
But God took the pain
And the shame and the anguish
He refined a diamond
Made a precious jewel
She's beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful to God
Her eyes shine and her heart tells His love
She's beautiful, beautiful
from the inside out
Her heart is radiant
And she loves deep
She's beautiful
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
dedicated to Monica Carpenter
copyright 2010
Is one of sadness and hardships
Her life should be marred
By a permanent cloud
But her face is light
Her eyes look up
Her words continually speak of His love
She's beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful to God
Her eyes shine and her heart tells His love
She's beautiful, beautiful
from the inside out
Her heart is radiant
And she loves deep
She's beautiful
Although her life is rough
And her path has been hard
The joy in her heart
Conquers the evil darts
Man couldn't see
The jewel before them
So God reaches out
And says my child you are
She's beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful to God
Her eyes shine and her heart tells His love
She's beautiful, beautiful
from the inside out
Her heart is radiant
And she loves deep
She's beautiful
Man didn't respect
What the Lord had created
They almost ruined everything for good
But God took the pain
And the shame and the anguish
He refined a diamond
Made a precious jewel
She's beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful to God
Her eyes shine and her heart tells His love
She's beautiful, beautiful
from the inside out
Her heart is radiant
And she loves deep
She's beautiful
Jana Brannon-lyrics and music
dedicated to Monica Carpenter
copyright 2010
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