Elkanah Music - Lyrics

LYRICS to the following Jules Riding Albums are available on this Page: CATACLYSM, Kids Time 1, Kids Time 2, Jerusalem and two songs from Revelation (Rider On The White Horse, Alleluia Lamb of God).

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Songs from CATACLYSM

EXILE
A stranger in a strange land
An exile in my own country
A vagabond of dubious means
A banished scholar unequal to the task
A bandit hunted and hounded

A fragile warrior of hope
Lambasted in the courtyards
Scorned and hanged by a rope..
A ruined sunset of derision
A fallen catastrophe of lies
A nest of inferiority and failure
A straight jacket that binds

Oh and what will you do with me?
If I don’t fit your mould
Will you pour on me expectation
Will you despise the old?
But the decrepit have the final say
Cos God champions the lost
Your forefathers disobedience
And it’s impossible to count… the cost

A spider web of indecision
Just spreads across my face
Timeless lack of motivation
Emotions sunk without a trace
One last futile condemnation
At the church’s poverty of love
Brings a wall of defeated purpose
That the blinded won’t discover

And the scars upon my face
Reveal the bitter pain
Born of miscommunication
The family fractures once again
by Jules Riding Copyright 2010 Elkanah Music
www.elkanah.org.nz

BROKEN
No one told me, life would be this hard
Is there some greater reason for pain and loss
No one told me, life would be unkind
Is there some greater reason for grief and loss
Oh Lord, hear my cry
Oh Lord, please hear my cry
My heart is hurting, my life is so much history
My eyes are flooding, my life is just a mystery.. to me

No one told me, that they loved me
Is there some greater reason they didn’t speak
My daddy never told me, that he loved me
Was there some greater reason, he could not speak
Oh Lord, speak to me
Oh Lord, please speak to me
My heart is hurting, my hopes lie in shreds
My mind in darkness, my dreams are all dead.. to me

When you pass through the valley of the shadow of death
When you’re in that deep deep valley of indecision
Each trial you face, an opportunity to trust
Each trial an opportunity to see My reason
Oh Lord, help me to see
Oh Lord, help me see Your reason
My heart is humbled, I fall on my face
My will dumbfounded, I receive your grace to me

No one told me, Jesus loves me
When I first heard, I was twenty three
All those long years, without a Saviour
Without the knowledge of who died for me
Oh Lord, I see Your face
Oh Lord, I see Your beautiful face
My heart is broken, I fall in my place
My will is vanquished, I stand in Your grace.. to me
Amazing grace how sweet the sound..
by Jules Riding Copyright 2010 Elkanah Music www.elkanah.org.nz

MASKS
I wear a mask to protect me
from the guilt of a failed life
With nails through my ambitions
With blankets on my emotions
With clamps on my expectations
And something’s strangling my voice....
I wear a mask to protect me
From the guilt of a failed life

I weigh in at the battle with odds a zillion to one
Why’s it so very hard to be me
Is it something I’ve done?
Fear clings like a night gone wrong
Emotional crises wreck my song
The wind howls like raging animal
And some animal is strangling my voice….
I weigh in at the battle with odds a zillion to one

I’m a wreck of a man defeated by defeat
Depressed by depression, cheated by a cheat
Sentenced to a life of gloominess
When victory was the need
The flag waver’s lost direction
And someone’s strangling my voice….
I’m a wreck of a man defeated by defeat

What hope is there now for me
When angels of light file past
When we should have been the very first one
And the Taxman says.... I’m last
I wear a mask to protect me
From the guilt of a failed life

The Lord says:
Take off your mask in a quiet place
Give Me your naked emotions
Give Me the skin on your face
Give Me the pain you see in the mirror
When you’re fragile and thin
Take off your mask, let Me help you in

Open your heart to Me in my presence
Be shattered like a broken pot
Everything that you are
Give Me all that you’re not
Life is worthless without Me
I’m the pearl of very great price
Can you see My big picture
Can you see My ultimate sacrifice?

So put on the garment of praise
Put on the ‘face plate’ of Me
Bring every thought captive to My will
In my presence liberty
Let your crusty burnt out mask fall and die
Lift up your hands now in surrender
Let your new self be born again
As I touch your face so tender, so tenderly
by Jules Riding Copyright 2010 Elkanah Music www.elkanah.org.nz

CRUCIFY
Coming to terms with anger
Is like dropping an egg on the pavement
Impossible to reclaim your position
What’s broken is broken, lost is lost
Impossible to reclaim your position
What’s spoken is spoken, lost is lost
And how would you re-construct?

Coming to terms with bitterness
Is a Mission Impossible
Cos no one wants to forgive
By holding on to it we think we have the power
But it has the power over us, power over us
How do you break it’s power?
Be a man, get on your knees and pray!

Scream at God your pain
But know He is the King of Forgiveness
Study the life of Jesus, see His pain
See how He forgave those who killed Him
Can you forgive those
Who hurt you or abused you?
If not, they will hurt and abuse your emotions for a lifetime

Hey hey this is a tough one
Cos no one wants to forgive
Cos it takes humility and none of us is humble
That’s why we won’t forgive
We hold our unforgiveness like a crown
Till it poisons us with bitterness and we die

Don’t die, crucify anger, learn to forgive x2
Don’t die, crucify bitterness, choose to forgive x2
Forgive, forgive, forgive, forgive..
by Jules Riding Copyright 2010 Elkanah Music www.elkanah.org.nz

DARK SECRETS
Everyone has an angel in their past
Everyone has a demon
Everyone has a black spot against their name
When we wanted a clean report card
Everyone has told a lie
When truth was sorely needed
We slipped into a white lie
It became a nasty habit

We allowed our eyes a peek
When eyes could have been averted
It’s You we did not seek
We listened to our own bad advice
The dark secret is something
Something we’re ashamed of
But by keeping it hidden it has power over us

By sailing too close to the wind
We compromised our faith
And a few years down the track
We’re off the straight and narrow
The hidden secret is a cancer
It has power over us
The white lie is a giant of a master
That bites us in the buttock

A secret peek at that dark screen
Is a ravenous dragon
You think nobody sees you
But you are so mistaken
The shake hands with the devil
You get your fingers burned..

Everyone has an angel in their past
Everyone has a demon
Everyone has a black spot against their name
When we wanted a clean report card
Everyone has sworn a lie
When truth was sorely needed
We slipped into a white lie and it became
A nasty habit, a nasty habit, a dark secret
by Jules Riding Copyright 2010 Elkanah Music www.elkanah.org.nz

WOUNDED SPIRIT
What will become of me
My whole life has been shadowed and shaped
What will become of me
My whole life has been shadowed and shaped
By the pain of my youth
( By dysfunction in my youth)

What wounded spirit lies in the darkness
Weak, lonely, hounded
How on earth is it possible
To make sense of all this
When nothing makes sense
And I’m filled with errant emotion
Dark pallid days

How come I’ve made such mess of things
Wallowing in defeat
When I’ve preached victory
The irony won’t pass
Hypocrisy stares me in the face
My whole life passes in a blur.. of contradictions

The Psalmist is my friend
He seems to know my thoughts
He’s been there, done that, done that
The clamour of my mind
The tentacles of negativity
Who will free me from this self-inflicted prison
Who will bring release to my captive mind

LAST CHORUS
What has become of me
My whole life has been
Shadowed and shaped..
What has become of me
My whole life now shadowed and shaped..
In the shape of… a cross..
In the shape of a cross..
by Jules Riding Copyright 2010 Elkanah Music www.elkanah.org.nz

FORGIVE ME
You’ve hurt me, and you don’t even know it
You’ve abused me, and you don’t even care
You’ve run rough shod over my feelings
Trampled right over me
Blasted me in your anger and condescension
Berated me beyond my comprehension
And you’ve hurt me, and you don’t even care

And your selfishness overwhelms me
Your cold heart is an ice age
I’m so dumbfounded I can’t speak
So overwhelmed I can’t look at your face
Your under my skin, you’ve invaded my space
But I will let you go, I will release you now
Even though you hurt me
And you don’t even care

There’s poison inside my spirit
The poison of revenge and hate
But this poison it will poison me
Drain the life from me, drain the life from me
But I forgive you now, I release you now
Even though you don’t deserve it
And you don’t even care

It’s impossible Lord, without your mercy Lord
I’m broken Lord, in my uncontrolable rage
Cover my unforgiveness Lord
Take my hardened heart Lord
Guide these wooden footsteps
And blanket me with grace

You forgave me Lord, I didn’t deserve it Lord
Yes, you loved me Lord, when I didn’t care
On the cross Lord
Your blood flowed like a river Lord
Flowed like a river Lord
To break the unforgiveness snare

So forgive me Lord, I don’t deserve it Lord
Please forgive me Lord, I didn’t care..
by Jules Riding Copyright 2010 Elkanah Music www.elkanah.org.nz

CATACLYSM
There’s coming a time
When you’ll turn on your radio
And it won’t work
There’s coming a time you’ll switch on your tv
And it won’t feed you
A time unheralded in human history
When the nations will mourn
And not know what to do

There’s coming a time
Known only to the Father
When history stands still
And we look up in fear and wonder
Stars fall from the sky
There’ll be angels in flight
As the Son of Man makes his entrance
From stage right

The politicians had their day
Liberals had their sway
As history unlearns at the dawn
Before Jesus Christ returns

There’s coming a time of cataclysm
We know nothing about
This upheaval is social, political and natural
Life as we know it, takes turn about
And the devastation
Is beyond our comprehension
That so many could die here, on Planet Earth

And it’s all in God’s hand
Part of his master plan
How could a loving God
Allow Planet Earth to burn..
Before Jesus Christ returns

2 Peter 3.9 says God is not willing that any should perish.
He wants everyone to turn to him, but who will turn to Him?
The wise, the humble, the courageous.. and the broken..

There’s coming a time
Not the end of the world but the end of the age
With ‘business as usual’
Everyone selling their wares
On the global stage
How can we prepare
As we face Judgement Day?
We can store up food, be self-sufficient
Get out of the city
Or we can pray, learn to pray..
by Jules Riding Copyright 2010 Elkanah Music www.elkanah.org.nz

WILDERNESS (Psalm 63)
O God, you are my God
With my whole heart I search for you
My soul thirsts after you
My whole body longs for you
In this dry and weary land
Where there is no water..

I have seen you in your sanctuary
Gazed upon your power and your glory
Your unfailing love
Is better to me than life itself
How I praise you, how I praise you

I will honour you as long as I live
Lifting up my hands in prayer
You satisfy more than the richest of foods
How I praise you, how I praise you

I lie awake thinking of you
Meditating on you through the night
I think how much you have helped me
I sing for joy in the shelter of your wings

But those plotting to destroy me
Will go down to everlasting ruin
They will go into the depths of the earth
They will die by the sword..
And become food for jackals
by Jules Riding Copyright 2010 Elkanah Music www.elkanah.org.nz

IN YOUR PRESENCE
Love to be in your presence Lord, ooh ooh
Love to be in your presence O Lord
I love to be with You

I love to be in your presence
In your presence I am whole
In your presence I am healed
Time suspends, and the world dissolves

Wrap me, enfold me
Cradle me, hold me
Fill me, heal me
Still me, embolden me
In your lovely presence..
In your awesome presence..

Love to be in your presence Lord, ooh ooh
Love to be in your presence O Lord
I love to be with You
I love to be with You
by Jules Riding Copyright 2010 Elkanah Music www.elkanah.org.nz

HOLY GOD
Holy God, I bow down
I refuse myself, give you my crown
Of self-centredness, of self-righteousness
Of defeat, unforgiveness and despair
I give my all to You, I surrender all to You
And I worship You, Holy God, HaKadosh

Holy God, I have suffered much (Ps 119.107)
I have suffered much, Holy God
Restore my life again, just as you promised
Take defeat, unforgiveness and despair
I give my all to You, I surrender all to You
And I worship You, Holy God, HaKadosh

Come into His gates with thanks (Ps 100.4)
Enter His courts with praise
Confess your sin to Him
And worship God, a Holy God..

Elohim, One True God
El Shaddai, Almighty God
El Elyon, Most High God
Adonai, Sovereign God
by Jules Riding Copyright 2010 Elkanah Music www.elkanah.org.nz

FOLLOW THE LAMB
Take up your cross, follow the lamb
Put your hand in the Saviour’s hand
Reckon yourselves dead to sin
Take up your cross, let Him in
Follow the lamb

Our sin nailed Him to the Cross
Our sin guaranteed our loss
What kind of love is this that pays so dearly
That we the guilty ones.. may go free

The depth of God’s love is overwhelming
The Cross is history’s greatest gift
The Saviour laid His life down sacrificially
Paid the price for our sin, that we might live..

Yield your will to the will of your Father
Yield your body to the flame of His holiness
Find yourself in Him, surrender all to Him
Surrender all and you will gain the Kingdom

‘I have been crucified with Christ
And I no longer live, but Christ lives in me
The life I live, I live by faith in the Son of God
Who loved me and gave himself for me’ Galatians 2.20
by Jules Riding Copyright 2010 Elkanah Music www.elkanah.org.nz

BECAUSE OF THE CROSS
Because of the Cross,
All things are possible Matt 19:26
Because of the Cross
Christ lives in me Gal 2:20
Greater is He who is in me
Than he who’s in the world 1John 4:4I
Because of the Cross, because of the Cross

Because of the Cross
I am always loved   1John 4:10
Because of the Cross
I am always blessed   Ps 84:4,5
I am complete, I’m established
In righteousness   Col 2: 9,10 Is 54:14
Because of the Cross
It is well with my soul   Is 26:3

Because of the Cross
I can forgive others Col 3:13
Because of the Cross
I am healed 1Peter 2:24   Is 53.5
I can tread on snakes and scorpions
And over the power of the enemy Luke 10:19
Because of the Cross, because of the Cross

Because of the Cross,
I have abundance   John 10:1
Because of the Cross
I’ve favour with God Luke 2:52
I have nothing to fear
I’ve love & a sound mind   Heb 13.6 2Tim 1.7
Because of the Cross, it is well with my soul

Because of the Cross
I belong in heaven 2Cor 5:1
Because of the Cross
I renew my strength Is 40:31
Sin has no power over me
I defeat the enemy of death   1Cor 15 Rom 6:14
Because of the Cross, because of the Cross

Because of the Cross
There’s hope for the future Rom 15:12
Because of the Cross
There is light in the darkness   1Peter 2:9
I will boast in nothing
But the Cross of Christ   Gal 6.14
Because of the Cross,
It is well with my soul     Is 26:3
by Jules Riding Copyright 2010 Elkanah Music www.elkanah.org.nz

ALL IS WELL
If God means what He said
If Jesus rose up from the dead
He can surely lift my head, all is well
If I live to take this breath
If I learn to treasure what is left
If I live beyond the second death Rev 20.11-15
All is well

All is well, His return is near
All is well, He banishes fear
Can you see the vision clear, all is well
All is well, His return is close
Escorted by the heavenly host
I can see the vision uppermost, all is well

We’re given one life to live
One lifetime just to learn to give
Each day is such a precious gift, all is well
Your Spirit will console
Lord save my very mortal soul
For You are in control, all is well

LAST CHORUS
All is well, His return is close
Escorted by the heavenly host
I can see the vision uppermost….
The Wedding Supper of the Lamb
by Jules Riding Copyright 2010 Elkanah Music www.elkanah.org.nz

CLOSER (dvd only)
Closer to the day of my death
Than the day of my birth x2
Closer to the bosom of God
Than the womb of the earth x2

Nearer to the one who really loves me
Stronger than death x2
Nearer to the one who will carry me
To my last breath x2

Place me like a seal over your heart,
like a seal on your arm. For love is as strong
as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave.
It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame.
Song of Solomon 8.6

Closer to the day of my death than the day of my birth
Closer to the bosom of God than the womb of the earth
Nearer to the one who really loves me stronger than death
Nearer to the one who will carry me to my last breath

Closer to the day of my death
Than the day of my birth x2
Closer to Your heart Lord, closer to You x2
Closer to Your heart Lord, closer to You..
by Jules Riding Copyright 2010 Elkanah Music www.elkanah.org.nz

Songs from KIDS TIME 1

Kia Ora Whanau
Kia ora whanau, kia ora whanau (welcome family)
It's so good to be together again
Kia ora whanau, ehoa mai (my friends)
Welcome to the House of the Lord
Kia ora whanau haere mai (hello)
Come and worship the King
Leave your cares and worries behind
Come and praise Jesus with me

LAST TIME:
Come and praise Jesus with me
And bring aroha (love) x2
Come and praise Jesus with me
Words & Music by Jim Russ © 1991 Elkanah Music
www.elkanah.org.nz info@elkanah.org.nz

What Makes You A Christian?
Sitting in a garage doesn't make you a car
Flying in a rocket doesn't make you a star
Y'know it doesn't matter whoever you are
Going to church
Doesn't make you a.. (X) ..Christian

Having Jesus in your heart
Talking to Him each day
Asking Him to guide you
And help you to obey
Reading His Word and following His ways
That's what makes you a.. (X) ..Christian
Yes that's what makes you a.. (X) ..Christian
Talking like a parrot
You can memorise a word
Flapping your arms
Will make you look like a bird
But it doesn't mean a thing
You'll only look absurd
Going to church
Doesn't make you a.. (X) ..Christian
Words & Music by Jennine Kelleher © 1997 Elkanah Music
www.elkanah.org.nz info@elkanah.org.nz

Gonna Snap Snap Snap

I'm gonna snap snap snap
I'm gonna clap clap clap
I'm gonna snap, I'm gonna clap
And praise the Lord
When the gates are open wide
Gonna sit by Jesus side
Gonna snap, gonna clap
And praise the Lord
I'm gonna fly fly fly
Through the sky sky sky
Gonna fly through the sky
And praise the Lord
When the gates are open wide
Gonna sit by Jesus side
Gonna fly through the sky
And praise the Lord
I'm gonna zoom zoom zoom
Around the room room room
I'm gonna zoom around the room
And praise the Lord
When the gates are open wide
Gonna sit by Jesus side
Gonna zoom around the room
And praise the Lord
I'm gonna snap, I'm gonna clap
I'm gonna fly through the sky
Gonna zoom around the room
And praise the Lord
When the gates are open wide
Gonna sit by Jesus side
Gonna snap, gonna clap
Gonna fly through the sky
Gonna zoom around the room
And praise the Lord

I Just Wanna Be A Sheep

I just wanna be a sheep ba ba ba baa
I just wanna be a sheep ba ba ba baa
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
I just wanna be a sheep ba ba ba baa

I don't wanna be a HYPOCRITE
I don't wanna be a HYPOCRITE
Cos they're not HIP with it
I don't wanna be a HYPOCRITE
I don't wanna be a SADDUCEE
I don't wanna be a SADDUCEE
Cos they're so SAD y'see
I don't wanna be a SADDUCEE
I don't wanna be a PHARISEE
I don't wanna be a PHARISEE
Cos they're not FAIR y'see
I don't wanna be a PHARISEE
I don't wanna be a GOAT nope nope nope
I don't wanna be a GOAT nope nope nope
Cos a GOAT ain't got no hope
I don't wanna be a GOAT nope nope nope

BRIAN HOWARD © 1974 Mission Hills Music missionhills@aol.com

Bananas For The Lord

He's the peach of a Saviour
He's the apple of my eye
He prunes away the branches
When the branches get too high
He bears fruit in season
And His love will never die
And that's why I'm bananas for the Lord

Glory glory we're the branches
Glory glory we're the branches
Glory glory we're the branches
And that's why I'm bananas for the Lord
Now Jesus is the Saviour
He's the One who came to die
He's the One who lights my life
I never have to lie
He is the very reason
And His love just makes me cry
And that's why I'm bananas for the Lord

Composer Unknown. (2nd verse by Jules Riding) Melody: Public Domain
This arrangement © 1996 Elkanah Music www.elkanah.org.nz

Giantkiller

Who's that tiny little boy
His tiny little sling looks just like a toy
When all the blokes are looking coy
His heart is strong with faith and joy

Great big giant standing tall
The bigger they are the harder they fall
Standing firm with your back to the wall
You know whose name to call: JESUS!
Come now Davey Boy, see what I bring
Put on your armour said the King
With all this junk I can't move a thing
All I want is my God and my sling

CHORUS
Look here Goliath you mound of muscle
You're just here to laugh and to hustle
But I know if it comes to a tussle
The Lord is with me I don't have to bustle

CHORUS
So if you feel you have come to a crunch
And one of your giants is gonna eat you for lunch
Just when it looks like he's going to munch
Remember God and you are the invincible bunch

Words & Music by Brian Harris © 1997 Ph: (64)9-527-2016
or contact Elkanah Music

Butterfly Flying

Butterfly flying on a winter's day
Looking for the sunshine gone away
Looking for the children lost in play
Looking for a rainbow in the day x2
Lala lala lala lala la la la x2
Butterfly flying high in the sky
Looking for the clouds that float so high
Looking for the birdies flying by
Looking for the other butterfly-y-y-ys x2
Lala lala lala lala la la la x2
Butterfly flying into the park
Looking for a ladybird or a lady lark
Looking for Noah and his great Ark
Looking for a dog without a bark x2
Lala lala lala lala la la la x2
Butterfly singing such a happy song
Singing bout the hose where you belong
Singing bout the time that won't be long
Singing bout this singy singy singy singsong
Lala lala lala lala la la la x2

Jesus Reigns In Us

As the rain falls down
Bringing puddles to the ground
Down it comes like showers
Jesus pours his love into our hearts
Into our hearts....
It taps on our windows
Washing them clean
Just as we ask Jesus to forgive us
When we've sinned, when we've sinned

Jesus reigns in us, Jesus reigns in us
Jesus reigns in us
If we open our hearts to Him
Jesus lives in us, Jesus lives in us
Jesus lives in us
If we give our lives to Him
The rain helps the sun
To make the garden grow
Like we reap when we sow
The sun comes out & dries up all the rain
Leaving everything alive again, alive again

Love Is Red

Love.......... is red
Love.......... is red

Redder than any rose
Redder than my cold nose
It's like a fire burning
Keeps me warm
When I am learning

CHORUS
Love is in the shape of a heart
It can be broken with a black dart
But love is stronger than hate
God's love is very great

CHORUS

I Am The Way

I am the Way, the Truth and the Life
These are the words that Jesus said

Do you believe it? Amen!
Do you receive it? Amen!
Well, if you love the Lord
Then the Lord will set you free

Sing glory Hallelujah! Ooh Ooh
Glory Hallelujah! Ooh Ooh
Glory Hallelujah! Ooh Ooh
Glory Hallelujah....
Well, if you love the Lord
Then the Lord will set you free

Stinky Sox

CHORUS 1
Stinky Sox, Stinky Sox
Under the bed or shoved in a box
You just can't get away
From those Stinky Sox

After a while you forget they're there
But now and again you sniff the air
Then you find out how you care
About those Stinky Sox

CHORUS 1
They're sometimes so very easy to clean
Other times they need a washing machine
Try to hide the odour of Stinky Stinky Sox

CHORUS 1

BRIDGE:
Sin is like my Stinky Sox
Hidden away so on one can see
But God can see my stinky sin
That's why he sent Jesus for me

CHORUS 2
Stinky sin, stinky sin
Let it out and let Jesus right in
He's paid the price
For all our stinky sin x2

CHORUS 1

C'mon Everybody

Clap your hands and clap em real good
Clap your hands and clap em real good
Clap em to the left
Clap em to the right
C'mon Everybody, Praise our Lord!
Shout real loud to tell Good News
Shout real loud to tell Good News
Shout it to the left.. Praise our Lord!
Shout it to the right.. Praise our Lord!
C'mon Everybody, Praise our Lord!
Jump up & down let's praise our Lord
Jump up & down let's praise our Lord
Jump to the left..
Jump to the right..
C'mon Everybody, Praise our Lord!
Raise your hands yeah clap em real good
Raise your hands yeah clap em real good
Clap em to the left..
Clap em to the right..
C'mon Everybody, Praise our Lord!

Superheroes

Who's gonna be my Superhero?
Who's gonna be the one to save me?
Y'know I'm lost without a hero
Something everybody needs
Where are all of these Superheroes
When I'm lost and can't be found
I call for some of these Superheroes
They aren't any help at all

I called for:
BATMAN, SUPERMAN
XENA THE WARRIOR
LEGEND OF HERCULES and
SAMURAI PIZZA CATS to save the day
Then there's HERO ALADDIN
And his GENIE
And GARGOYLES killing the BADDIES
COUNT DUCKULA and THE PHANTOM
And POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN
Toot! Toot!
Then I remembered a Superhero
One I knew in Bible Class
He healed the sick & raised the dead
Is He the One who'll save me?
Come to Me all you children
That is what Jesus said
Leave these heroes and follow Me
I'm the One who'll set you free

You've got JESUS SON OF GOD
He's the MIGHTY WARRIOR
He's the One who saved me

Now I don't need:
BATMAN, SUPERMAN
XENA THE WARRIOR
LEGEND OF HERCULES and
SAMURAI PIZZA CATS to save the day
Then there's HERO ALADDIN
And his GENIE
And GARGOYLES killing the BADDIES
COUNT DUCKULA and THE PHANTOM
And POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN
Toot! Toot!

LAST CHORUS:
You've got JESUS SON OF GOD
He's the MIGHTY WARRIOR
He's the One who saved me
He's the One who saved me X3

Jesus Christ Rap

We thank you Lord for all you've done
You gave us Jesus Christ your Son
Yo! Children come to Me he says
And Jesus Christ He hears our prayers
And Jesus Christ He hears our prayers
So every single day we know
he's with us everywhere we go
We may be young, we may be small
But Jesus Christ He loves us all
But Jesus Christ He loves us all

CHORUS
He loves us all, alright
He loves us all, oh yeah
He loves us all.... alright

C'mon kids yeah clap your hands
Take this rap to many lands
Let's rap about an awesome man
Through Jesus Christ we will stand
Through Jesus Christ we will stand

CHORUS

You Have Been Made

You have been made
In the image of God
You're His son, you're His daughter
You're precious every one

You have been made
In the image of God
You're fearfully, wonderfully made, woh

God makes no mistakes, oh no
God makes no mistakes, oh no
No matter what they say, oh no
Heaven's door is open for us

by David & Lynnette Thomas © 1996
D&LT GMCO PO Box 40-062, Auckland 1310 NZ

Thank You Lord

Thank you Lord for such a beautiful day
It reminds me of the love you gave to me
I want to reflect your love
To the people that I meet

Thank you Lord for such a beautiful day
It reminds me of the love you gave to me
I want to reflect your love
To the people that I meet today

Every day is a gift from You
Every day you help me start anew
And I know that your love
Can make this day
A very special day
So help me Lord
To live this day for you.

I Am A CHRISTIAN

I am a C.
I am a C.H.
I am a C.H.R.I.S.T.I.A.N.

If I have C.H.R.I.S.T
In my H.E.A.R.T
I will L.I.V.E. E.T.E.R.N.A.L.L.Y.

Songs from KIDS TIME 2

Love God First

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 X2
It's good to be reminded, every now and again

That God's given us 10 Commandments
And written them on our hearts
You probably already know many of them
But here is where you start:
ONE you've gotta love God first
Before anyone or anything else
TWO don't make any other gods
Cos you can't put God on a shelf

MINI-CHORUS
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
THREE don't use His name wrong
To say a swear word or just for fun
FOUR keep the seventh day just for Him
So you can keep Him Number One
FIVE give honour to Mum and Dad
Obey them and you'll live long (it's a promise)
SIX don't kill anyone at all
I'll bet you knew that one was wrong

MINI-CHORUS
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
SEVEN is committing adultery
Acting married to someone you're not
EIGHT is stealing, you know that's wrong
To take something that you haven't bought
NINE is sometimes a difficult one
Don't ever lie but tell the truth
TEN don't desire what your neighbours got
Be content with what God's given you

CHORUS

CODA:
You gotta love God first, love God first
Not 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th you gotta love God first
Now the others are important
But not as important as this:
You gotta love God first

Cast Your Cares

Cast your cares on the Lord
And He will sustain you
Cast your cares on the Lord
And He will sustain you
yeah yeah yeah yeah

Be joyful every day
Pray in every way
Give thanks in every circumstance
For this is the will of the Lord..

CHORUS
No matter what people say
No matter what comes your way
Give thanks in every circumstance
For this is the will of the Lord

BRIDGE
God.. You are.. Our Rock.. And Helper..

LAST CHORUS
I've cast my cares on the Lord
Now He has sustained me
I've cast my cares on the Lord
Now He has sustained me
Yeah yeah yeah yeah X3

Fruit of the Spirit

The Fruit of the Spirit is Love, Joy, Peace
Patience, Kindness..x..Goodness
Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self Control
Galatians 5:22

Now Love is the first one, love God first
The Joy of the Lord makes you strong
With the Peace of Christ in your heart every day
You'll be able to sing this song

CHORUS
Patience is a challenge cos you want it now
Be Kind to everyone you meet
Goodness show up in a world gone bad
So everyone repeat

CHORUS
God is Faithful, so you be Faithful
Be Gentle when the going gets tough
Don't blow your cool and lose Self Control
Remember when you've had enough, that

CHORUS

by Heather Jeffcote (Chorus) and Jules Riding (Verses)
© 2003 Elkanah Music www.elkanah.org.nz

God Loves Me

Jesus made the birds and the bees
Jesus made the flowers and the trees
He made me and this I know, God loves me

CHORUS:
He loves me (yes He does)
He loves me (yes He does)
I'm so happy this I know, God loves me
God told Noah to build a boat
Sent Jonah the whale so he could float
He's my friend and so you see
God loves me

CHORUS
Jesus died on a wooden cross
Jesus died to save the lost
He died for the lambs and the little fleas
God loves me

CHORUS

BRIDGE
Let's pray and sing together
Be weaved and joined forever
Jesus is the King of Kings
Lord of Lords and Prince of Peace
It doesn't matter what colour you are
It doesn't matter if you're rich or poor
It doesn't matter if you're big or small
God loves you X2

LAST CHORUS
God loves you (shuby doo wah)
God loves you (shuby doo wah)
Jesus told me to tell you so
God loves you X3

by Colleen Duncan, Georgina Waikato-Ruru & Kerry Harrington
© 2003 Elkanah Music www.elkanah.org.nz info@elkanah.org.nz

The Lord's Army

I may never march in the Infantry
Ride in the Cavalry, shoot the Artillery
I may never fly o'er the enemy
But I'm in the Lord's Army, yes Sir!

CHORUS:
I'm in the Lord's Army, yes Sir!
I'm in the Lord's Army, yes Sir!
I may never march in the Infantry
But I'm in the Lord's Army
I may never fly as a Rocket Ace
Zoom into Outer Space, land on a Lunar Base
I may never walk into Outer Space
But I'm in the Lord's control, Roger!

CHORUS
I may never Lasso a Buffalo
Ride in a Rodeo, fight with a Badeo
I may never Gun Sling in Mexico
But I'm one of God's Cowboys, Yehaw!

CHORUS
I may never work for the FBI
Shadow a Russian Spy, outfox a Private Eye
I may never zoom over Cuban Skies
But I'm one of God's Top Guys, na na na na!

CHORUS
I may never look like a Movie Star
Drive in a Chevy Car, strut down the Boulevard
I may never Jitterbug in my back yard
But I'm one of God's Cool Cats, woah!
I may never fly like Superman
Climb like Spiderman, swim like Aquaman
Indiana Jones is no match for who I am
Cos I'm one of God's Heroes, Da-da!

Armour of God

Put on the Belt of Truth
Put on the Breastplate of Righteousness
Shoe your feet, with the Gospel of Peace
And take up the Shield of Faith
Put on the Hope of the Helmet of Salvation
Take up the Sword of the Spirit
For the Sword of the Spirit is the Word of God
And the Glory of the Lord is our Rear Guard

CHORUS

Alleluia, alleluia
We're completely covered now
In the Name of Jesus
Alleluia, alleluia
And the Glory of the Lord is our Rear Guard

Creator God

In the beginning on the very first day
The light of the Lord shone all the darkness away
Then God made the sky and the waters below
He made all the trees and the flowers to grow
God made all the stars & the moon & the sun
The fish and the animals, He made every one
Now when I wake up, rub the sleep from my eyes
I see all the beauty that was made by my..

CHORUS:
Creator God (Creator) the Maker of all things
Creator God (Creator) the King of all Kings
Lala lala lala Lala lala lala
Things down here on earth & things up in the sky
Things under the sea & things too small for our eyes
The tiny wee bugs and the beautiful stars
Remind all your people you are Jehovah

CHORUS
I wonder how come that I've got nails on my toes
I wonder how come that I can smell with my nose
There's so many things that I just don't understand
But I know you made me and you love me my

CHORUS

Nothing Can Separate Me

Nothing can ever separate me
From the love of my Lord
Nothing now or in my future
Will take the love of my Lord

No height no low (no low)
No matter how deep it goes
As wide (as wide) as the sky (as the sky)
Jesus that is your love for me

CHORUS
No problem (no problem)
No danger (no danger)
No matter how much I'm afraid
I'm more (I'm more)
Than a winner (than a winner)
In Jesus who loves me always

CHORUS

God You're Gorgeous

God you're gorgeous, yes you are
And I love you, you're a star
You're so big, I'm so small
But you're there when I call
And I love you, you're so beautiful
God you're gorgeous, yes you are
God you love me, yes you do
Even when I'm angry, you pull me through
You've got a big heart, even when I'm sad
And you love me, you're like my Dad
And I love you, you're so beautiful
God you're gorgeous, yes you are
God you're awesome, just wanna say it
This world is incredible, how you made it
All creation, it tells a story
All creation reveals your glory
And I love you, you're so beautiful
God you're gorgeous, yes you are

REPEAT VERSE ONE

CODA:
God you're gorgeous, yes you are
God you're gorgeous, yes you are

by Jules Riding © 2003 Elkanah Music
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Wakarimasita (Japanese)

Wakarimasita, wakarimasita ka
Wakarimasita, wakarimasita ka X2
I see, do you see?
I understand, do you understand?
1. 1. Jesus came from heaven above
  He came to show us that God is love
  He came and died and rose again
  If you want to get to know Him
  You must be born again CHORUS
2. 2. You can't get to heaven by singing a song
  You can't get to heaven by trying to do no wrong
  But if you ask Jesus to forgive your sin
  You will get to heaven
  And the party will begin
  
  CHORUS
by Bruce Jones © 2003 Elkanah Music
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Wakarimasita, Wakarimasita Ka is more than just a kids’ song. It’s about honouring the Japanese culture and sharing the gospel with friends. During 1997 when I returned to Auckland to finish my degree I met a group of Asian students who helped broaden my view of their culture. We did many things together, shared cultural meals went on holiday and just sat around and talked between classes. As most of the Kiwi friends were Christian, religion would often come up as a topic and we would discuss the traditions and fears of different types of religion verses the relationship that we can have with God through Jesus. A key phrase during this time became Wakarimashita, Wakarimashita Ka? As we would check for understanding and clarification about different issues. As a result of our friendships two of the students became Christians which was pretty awesome and hopefully they have been able to grow in their faith and influence their families and communities. The words Wakarimashita, Wakarimashita Ka were chosen for the chorus in memory of those friends. Bruce Jones

The Prodigal Bug

I'm a bug, a bug, a big green bug
With legs, legs, big hairy legs
Got a spike on my head and a sting in my base
And eyes that seem to say 'Get off of my case
And get outta my face..'
1. I saw a caterpillar on a leaf today
  Just chomping and chomping his life away
  But he told me that Jesus was God's only Son
  And a butterfly is what he'd become, but..
  
  CHORUS
2. So I watched for a while, a thought came to me
  When people look at me, is that all they see
  I might look ugly but I'm soft within
  And Jesus is the one who'll take all my sin
  
  CHORUS
3. So I thought for a while, decided what to do
  Jesus is the Man who can make me new
  So I said to the Lord 'Come into my heart'
  Now I gotta new life, I can make a new start
  
  CHORUS
  
  LAST CHORUS:
  Not just a bug, a bug, a big green bug
  With legs, legs, big hairy legs
  Got a spike on my head but a Brand New Heart
  Cos Jesus gave me a Brand New Start
  I said a Brand New Start
by Steve Kerr © 2003 Elkanah Music
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Comin Round The Mountain
1. He'll be comin round the mountain when He comes
  He'll be comin round the mountain when He comes
  He'll be comin round the mountain
  There'll be lots of people shoutin
  He'll be comin round the mountain when He comes
2. He'll be wearing a white robe when He comes
  He'll be wearing a white robe when He comes
  He'll be wearing a white robe
  He'll be seen around the globe
  He'll be wearing a white robe when He comes
3. He'll be riding a white horse when He comes
  He'll be riding a white horse when He comes
  He'll be riding a white horse
  Majestically of course
  He'll be riding a white horse when He comes
4. There'll be lots of angels flying when He comes
  There'll be lots of angels flying when He comes
  There'll be lots of angels flying
  And you won't do no more cryin
  There'll be lots of angels flying when He comes
5. He'll be comin round Mt Zion when He comes
  He'll be comin round Mt Zion when He comes
  He'll be comin round Mt Zion
  You won't do no more sighin
  He'll be comin round Mt Zion when He comes
6. Singing halle-hallelujah praise the Lord, yee-ha!
  Singing halle-hallelujah praise the Lord, yee-ha!
  Singing halle-hallelujah, Halle-hallelujah
  Singing halle-hallelujah praise the Lord, yee-ha!
Melody Public Domain Words by Jules Riding© 2003 Elkanah Music
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Yeah Yeah
1. I wanna sleep in the morning & wake up thru the night
  Gonna dance in the moonlight, oh don't you get a fright
  Cos I'm a BAT, that's where it's at, yeah I'm a BAT (eek, eek)
  Cos I'm a BAT, that's where it's at, yeah I'm a BAT (eek, eek)
2. I wake up with the sunshine, I'm plodding thru the grass
  I'm gonna do the milking, yeah that's my daily task
  Cos I'm a COW, don't ask me how, yeah I'm a COW (moo..)
  Cos I'm a COW, don't ask me how, yeah I'm a COW (moo..)
3. I see you at the window, I'm running thru the gate
  I just can't wait to tell ya, that you're my best mate
  Cos I'm a DOG, I'm not a hog, yeah I'm a DOG (woof, woof..)
  Cos I'm a DOG, I'm not a hog, yeah I'm a DOG (woof, woof..)
4. I'm walking past your window with my tail up in the air
  Oh you can try & call me, I'll pretend that I don't hear
  Cos I'm a CAT, I'm where it's at, yeah I'm a CAT (meow..)
  Cos I'm a CAT, I'm where it's at, yeah I'm a CAT (meow..)
5. I'm strutting round the farmyard so everyone can see
  I tell the world about me, I crow so graciously
  I'm a ROOSTER, it's what I'm used ta, yeah I'm a ROOSTER
  I'm a ROOSTER, it's what I'm used ta, yeah I'm a ROOSTER
6. Now God made every animal & God made you and me
  He thinks we're really special, He loves us don't you see
  Cos I'm ME, so special you see, yeah I'm ME, yeah yeah
  Cos I'm ME, so special you see, yeah I'm ME, yeah yeah
7. Yeah yeah etc
  
  REPEAT VERSE SIX and last line 3 times
by Karlene Hamblyn © 2003 Elkanah Music
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I'm So Free
1. I'm so free, I'm so free
  I'm so free, in You
  Free to be me, free to be me
  Free to be me, in You
2. Me in You Lord, me in You Lord
  You've set me free to be, me in You
  You let me be me, you let me be me
  Thank you Jesus, I'm free in You
  
  CHORUS:
  You see me as You'd like me to be
  Yet You love me as I am
3. By your blood Lord, You've set me free
  By Your Spirit, You're You in me
  By Your grace Lord, I'm me in You
  You in me Lord, me in You
4. All I can be, is in Your hands
  Thank You Father, You call me child
  Your Divine plan, for my life
  Bought and paid for with Your love
  
  CHORUS
  
  CODA:
  I'm so free, I'm so free
  I'm so free, in You
by Ruth Barrett-Salter © 2003 Elkanah Music
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Let The Little Children
1. Let the little children come unto Me
  Let the little children come unto Me
  And hinder them not, and hinder them not
  As for such is the Kingdom of Heaven
2. Let the little children come unto Me
  Let the little children come unto Me
  Believe like a child, believe like a child
  As for such is the Kingdom of Heaven
3. Come unto Me says the Lord, My child
  Come unto Me, says the Lord, My child
  I gave My life for you, I gave My life for you
  As for such is My love for you
  
  REPEAT VERSE ONE
by Johanna van Miltenburg © 2003 Elkanah Music
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New Love In You

I've found a new love in You
I've found a true love in You
Some don't believe me
But they just don't see X2
1. Now the star shine brighter
  Now my burden seems a whole lot lighter
  When I saw You waiting for me
  Now I know it's truly (a new love in You..)
  
  CHORUS
2. Now my days are spent with You
  And you always show me what to do
  When situations seem so hard
  I know You'll always be my guard
  
  CHORUS
  
  BRIDGE:
  I feel sorry for those who just don't know
  How much joy you can really bring
  But now I will be able to show them
  Just how You make me sing CHORUS X2
by Hannah (16) and Ruth Emerson (14) © 2003 Elkanah Music
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God's Love
1. Oh Lord you know me
  When I sit, when I rise
  My going out, my lying down
  Oh Lord you love me, you made me
  And you've laid your hand upon me
  
  CHORUS:
  Woah, God's love stretches
  From the North to the South
  God's love stretches
  From the East to the West
  God's love stretches
  From the North to the South
  And it's never gonna go
  Never gonna go away
  (God's love.. God's love..
  And lead me in the way, everlasting)
2. Oh Lord I praise you
  Your awesome works and plans exalt you
  Oh Lord you are the Light
  You show me hope in a world of darkness
  
  CHORUS
by Katie Hutton (15) © 2003 Elkanah Music
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Songs from 'JERUSALEM'

Safe Ps 31:6

Safe safe in the arms of Jesus
Ooh safe in his everlasting arms
1. No matter what the pain
  No matter what the cost
  No matter what’s been won
  Or the feelings that you’ve lost
  No matter where you’ve been
  No matter what the sin
  No matter how lonely
  His love will see you through
2. No matter what you’ve done
  No matter what went wrong
  No matter you fell short
  You never did belong
  No matter how you’ve cried
  No matter who has died
  No matter how you hurt
  His love will see you through
  
  BRIDGE
  The Saviour reaches down no
  Holds you in his palm
  He picks you up so lightly
  And nestles you in the cradle of his arm
  The cradle of his arm
by Jules Riding © 1999 Elkanah Music
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Who Am I?

I sit in your presence Lord
I come to worship you alone
I bring you all I am and all that I am not
And I worship at your throne

I’ve been the prodigal
I’ve been through endless fire
And suffered the affliction of following my own way
I’ve felt the countless loss
I’ve seen the passing years
The folly of my selfishness leads me just to say..

Who am I? Who am I?
Who am I Lord? Who am I Lord? 'You’re my child and I love you
I want the best for you, I’ve got a plan for your life
I’ve seen all you’ve been thru, I bind up your wounds
I love you, let me now heal your heart
In my presence is fullness of joy
In my presence is fullness of joy
In my presence I will heal your heart
Come into my presence, there’s fullness of joy'

by Jules Riding © 1999 Elkanah Music
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Create In Me Ps 51
1. Create in me a pure heart O God
  And renew a right spirit in me
  Create in me a pure heart O God
  And renew a right spirit in me
2. Have mercy on me O God
  According to your unfailing love
  According to your compassion
  Blot out my transgression..
3. Hide your face from my sins
  And blot out my iniquity
  Let me hear joy and gladness
  Let the bones you have crushed rejoice!
4. Don’t cast me from your presence
  Or take your Holy Spirit from me
  Give me back the joy of salvation
  Renew a willing spirit to sustain me..
  
  Then I will teach the fallen of your ways
  To lead their hearts from sin back to you
  For the sacrifice acceptable to God
  Is a broken spirit
  A broken and a humble heart
  You wont despise, you wont despise
by Jules Riding © 1999 Elkanah Music
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(Note: this version contains an extra verse)

Look to the Hills Paraphrase of Ps 121
1. The road has been long, the trials have been hard
  The lessons come slowly some times
  We’ve been misunderstood and not done what we should
  The road ahead just climbs and climbs
  
  CHORUS
  So we look to the hills with light in our eyes
  A song on our tongues we sing
  Yes Jesus is Lord He’s risen from the dead
  And its Him we proclaim as King
2. The challenges of faith we haven’t always met
  Some times fear in our heart has been our guide
  But as we speak the Word the fears seem so absurd
  And there isn’t any need to hide CHORUS
3. The world closes in with cynicism and sin
  It can offer no hope just despair
  And I feel sucked down by the ever-sinking ground
  But before I choke I’m coming up for air CHORUS
by Jules Riding © 1999 Elkanah Music
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Place of Honour 1 Peter 3:22
1. We give You the place of honour
  We lift our hands we raise You up
  Mm we give to You the place of honour
  And we worship Jesus Christ as King of Kings
2. Yes we give You the place of honour
  Almighty One over all the nations
  Oh we give to You our thanks and praise Lord
  And we worship You until You come again
  
  CHORUS
  And all glory and all honour
  Be to the Lamb slain from earths foundation
  And all majesty and dominion
  Be to Jesus Christ the ruling King of Kings
by Jules Riding © 1999 Elkanah Music
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Shalom Numbers 6:22

The Lord bless you and keep you
The Lord make his face shine upon you yeah
The Lord lift up His countenance on you
And give you His peace

The Lord is coming back so soon
So people get ready, get ready to move

Y’ve-rech-echah Adonai V’yish-ma-recha
Ya’er Adonai Pan-av el-echa V’choo-necha
Yi-sah Adonai Pa-nav ele-cha
V’yah-sem L’cha Shalom

by Jules Riding © 1999 Elkanah Music
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Songs from 'REVELATION'

Rider On The White Horse Rev 19:11-16

CHORUS
King of Kings, Lord of Lords
He's the Rider on the White Horse X2
1. I saw heaven standing open
  And there before me was a white horse
  Whose rider is called Faithful and True
  With justice, He judges and makes war
  
  CHORUS
2. His eyes are like blazing fire
  And on His head are many crowns
  He has a name written on Him
  That no one but He Himself knows
  
  CHORUS
3. He's dressed in a robe dipped in blood
  And His name is the Word of God
BRIDGE:
The armies of heaven were following Him
Riding on whites horses
And dressed in fine linen, white and clean
Out of His mouth comes a sharp sword
With which to strike down the nations
He'll rule them with an iron sceptre
He treads the winepress of the fury
Of the wrath of God Almighty
On His robe, on His thigh
He has this name written

CHORUS

by Jules Riding © 1991 Elkanah Music
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Alleluia Lamb of God

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia Lamb of God
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia Lamb of God

Son of God, Son of Man
First and Last, the Beginning and the End
Holy and True, Jesus Faithful Witness
Bright Morning Star

Word of God, The Living One
King of Kings, Root and Offspring of David
Faithful and True, The Firstborn from the Dead
Jesus Christ, King of the Ages

The Amen, the Alpha and Omega
Lion of Judah, Lord God almighty
Jesus, Lord of Lords, the Ruler of Creation
The Ruler of the Kings of the Earth

by Jules Riding © 1991 Elkanah Music
www.elkanah.org.nz julesriding@gmail.com

Songs from KIDS TIME 2

Songs from 'REVELATION'