Saving Grace

Words and music by Tony Wood, Danny Myrick, and Brent Ronald

She's on the edge of a reputation
Grace wants to change
But it's just so tough
Out with her friends
Looking for attention
Just a girl who wants to be loved

Everyday life is moving faster
Grace is trying by it just won't work
She knows her life
Is headed for disaster
Never knew how much living could hurt

She was running in the wrong direction
Till she met a friend of mine
Now He's

CHORUS:
Saving Grace
From making mistakes
She'll never forget
Amazing Grace
From the heartache and regret
He is saving Grace

On the edge of a big decision
Temptation's calling
Her number's been changed
On her knees
She's talking and she's listening
She's found a way to avoid the pain

Now she's headed in a new direction
Since she met a friend of mine
Now He's

CHORUS

©1992 BMG Songs, Inc. (Gospel Div.)/ASCAP and Careers-BMG Music Publishing, Inc. (Gospel Div.)/BMI. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

What Are We Doing Here?

Words by Ray Boltz, Music by Steve Millikan and Ray Boltz

Last days, big city
What a place to live
High rise accommodations
Are so executive

Real life, just around the corner
Take a walk aroung the block
Pass by a family in the alley
Sleeping in a paper box

CHORUS:
What are we doing here?
Do we spend our time
Waiting on heaven?
What are we doing here?
Should we pack our bags
The moment we're forgiven?
Oh, there's a world
That needs to know
Jesus loves them so
His commission seems quite clear
What are we doing here?

They say we are pilgrims
Just passing through
Strangers in a strange land
That's me and you

One day we'll be up in glory
Walking on streets of gold
But right now my feet
Are on the pavement
And I just want to know

CHORUS

I see a starving brother
In a foreign land
I see a homeless child
Reaching out his hand
I see a world so angry
I can feel the rage
I see a city dying
Filled with crack cocaine
I hear the lions roar
The tires squeal
A generation saying what is real
If we know the truth
If we know the way
There ought to be something
We can do or say
We need to make a stand
Take a walk
Win this city,
Do it block by block
Stand up tall
And preach it without fear
If we won't do it
Then what are we doing here?

©1992 Word Music (a div. of Word, Inc.), Shepherd Boy Music (adm. by Word, Inc.) and Weedom & Reap/ASCAP. International copyright secured. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

For Only One    

Words and music by Ray Boltz and Steve Millikan

A simple gospel message
In a little church one day
Touched the heart of one
Who listened
As the congregation prayed
There'd been an invitation
Inviting all to come
But kneeling down to pray
Was only one

CHORUS:
For only one
He would have suffered
And given up His life
For only one
He'd have borne the shame
And made the sacrifice
For God so loved the whole world
He gave His only Son
But I believe
He'd have done the same
For only one

Now some may say, Why bother
With only one or two?
But Jesus knows the feeling
When the only one is you
So if you hear Him calling
Don't be ashamed to come
Even if you're the only one

CHORUS

For only one
He would have died for only one
You are the one

CHORUS

©1992 Word Music (a div. of Word, Inc.), Shepherd Boy Music (adm. by Word, Inc.) and Weedom & Reap/ASCAP. International copyright secured. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

The Last Time I Fall

Words by Ray Boltz, Music by Phil Naish

Today I faced
A world of compromise
I had to fight to stand my ground
One day I'll leave these struggles
Far behind
I will gladly lay them down

CHORUS:
When we get there
His voice we'll hear
Slowly each name He'll call
When He calls to me
I will fall to my knees
And He'll see
The last time I fall

I only dream
Of how it's going to be
But I'll keep fighting until then
When every loss
And every victory
Will be offered unto Him

CHORUS

Truth has conquered every lie
Love demands no alibis
Life has loved us
Loved enough to die

CHORUS

©1992 Word Music (a div. of Word, Inc.), Shepherd Boy Music (adm. by Word, Inc.) and DeVaub Music/BMG (adm. by BMG Songs, Inc. Gospel Div.)/ASCAP. International copyright secured. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Mercy

Words by Ray Boltz, Music by Phil Naish

You spoke the word
And lit the day
With loving hands
You formed the clay
And made the ones
Who would betray
Your mercy

On a mountain side
They heard You speak
Saying, Blessed are the poor
And meek
And on Your knees
You washed their feet
Oh, mercy

CHORUS:
Your mercy shines like the morning
When the darkness runs
From the day
Like the rising sun
Oh, Your glory
Chases the shadows away
And we are changed
By mercy

To bear the nails to save a friend
Is a thought I cannot comprehend
But to die for those
Who drove them in
That's Your mercy

And though heaven
Truly has in store
An eternity of great rewards
The only thing I'm praying for
Is Your mercy

CHORUS

Let Your mercy fill my heart

CHORUS

©1992 Word Music (a div. of Word, Inc.), Shepherd Boy Music (adm. by Word, Inc.) and DeVaub Music/BMG (adm. By BMG Songs, Inc. Gospel Div.)/ASCAP. International copyright secured. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Seasons Change    

Words by Ray Boltz, Music by Steve Millikan and Ray Boltz

I see a farmer in a field at dawn
His land is crying out for the rain
The year's been hard
His crops are almost gone
But he is not to blame

The morning sun is climbing
In the sky
I see him smiling through the tears
I wonder how can men
Like this survive
But he's been here for years

CHORUS:
Seasons change
Barren fields will bloom again
Seasons change
Gentle rains will fall
Seasons change
Better days will come and then
You will find the blessing
Is worth the pain
So just believe
And let the seasons change

I see a farmer in his field at dusk
With joy he bring a harvest in
The pride he feels
Is in the one he trusts
And he offers thanks to Him

CHORUS

Hearts grown cold
May be warmed by the summer sun
Dreams you hold
May be closer than you know
Let the

CHORUS

©1992 Word Music (a div. of Word, Inc.), Shepherd Boy Music (adm. by Word, Inc.) and Weedom & Reap/ASCAP. International copyright secured. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Heaven Is Counting On You    

Words and music by Ray Boltz and Steve Millikan

CHORUS:
Heaven is counting on you
Run with a heart that is true
Carry the cross
Reaching the lost
Heaven is counting on you

We are standing at the end of time
We are part of a grand design
We are grateful to a risen Lord
For the others who have gone before

I hear voices in the heavenlies
They are calling to you and me
Saying rise up
There's a world to win
I hear them saying again

CHORUS

Many suffered, even gave their lives
For the message of the risen Christ
Now they're watching
Seated high above
Shouting to us as we run

CHORUS

There is a race
There is a prize
There is a price to pay
And the saints beyond
Cheer us on today

CHORUS

©1992 Word Music (a div. of Word, Inc.), Shepherd Boy Music (adm. by Word, Inc.) and Weedom & Reap/ASCAP. International copyright secured. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Not Long Ago

Words by Ray Boltz, Music by Steve Millikan and Ray Boltz

Not long ago you were happy
There was a light in your eyes
Not long ago how you loved Him so
Remember when you
Gave Him your life?
Can you tell me what happened?
Did your heart slowly grow cold?
Did you give in to temptation
And now you feel so alone?

CHORUS:
When not long ago
Seems so far away
The journey begins
The moment you pray
Like a prodigal son
It's time to come home
To the One that you loved
Not long ago

Not long ago God gave us
The gift of His own precious Son
Not long ago, how He suffered so
For all of the wrongs we have done
If He suffered to save us
If He would pay such a cost
He'll put His arms around you
And give you back what you've lost

CHORUS

©1992 Word Music (a div. of Word, Inc.), Shepherd Boy Music (adm. by Word, Inc.) and Weedom & Reap/ASCAP. International copyright secured. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

I Want To See

Words by Ray Boltz, Music by Steve Millikan

He sat in the darkness
At the edge of the road
He heard the crowd passing by
But he couldn't go
So he started crying
Like a child at the door
When they tried to quiet him
He shouted it more

CHORUS:
I want to see
Free me from this darkness
Sweeping over me
I want to see
Son of David, have mercy on me

Now his heart was trembling
Could this really be true?
A voice in the darkness said,
What do you want Me to do?

CHORUS

Eyes opened in a moment of grace
Light filled the skies
One touch
And he sees the face of life

Now I'm like that blind man
Who lived long ago
I want to see Jesus
And I just don't care who knows

CHORUS

©1992 Word Music (a div. of Word, Inc.), Shepherd Boy Music (adm. by Word, Inc.) and Weedom & Reap/ASCAP. International copyright secured. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

I Think I See Gold

Words by Ray Boltz, Music by Steve Millikan and Ray Boltz

I see you struggling every day
You think, How long
Can I go on this way?
On and on
Again and again
Oh, when will it end?

You think, I just can't go on
Much longer
But inside, my friend,
Your faith is growing stronger
You feel the fire burning
Deep in your soul
But I want you to know

CHORUS:
I think I see gold
I think I see gold in the fire
Right there in the ashes
Is all you've desired
Oh, it's hard
As you press toward the goal
Don't give up
Don't give in
Don't stop now
I think I see gold

Until this moment
You've always believed
When life grew darkest
By faith you could see
Open your eyes
Look for the light
You see, you were right

These lonely hours
Like a fire refining
Something that's precious
Something that's shining
There in the darkness
Surrounded by coals
Is starting to glow

CHORUS

©1992 Word Music (a div. of Word, Inc.), Shepherd Boy Music (adm. by Word, Inc.) and Weedom & Reap/ASCAP. International copyright secured. All rights reserved. Used by permission.