Song Library

deliver me o lord from evil men preserve me from the violent who plan evil things in their hearts and stir up wars they make their tongues sharp as a serpents and under their lips is venom guard me o lord from wicked hands preserve me from the violent who have planned to trip up my feet the arrogant have hidden a trap for me with cords they have spread a net beside the way they have set i say to the lord you’re my god give ear to the voice of my cry o lord the strength of my salvation you cover my head on the battle day as for those who surround me let the mischief of their lips be overwhelming may burning coals fall on them may they be cast to fire and pits let no liar in the land and let evil hunt down the violent man the lord will maintain the afflicted he’ll give justice to the poor the righteous will give thanks to your name the upright will dwell in your presence

o lord i call to you come quick come quickly to hear my voice when i call to you may my prayers be like incense set a guard over my mouth let my heart not take a part in wicked deeds delicacies and the company of evil men let a righteous man strike me it’s a kindness let a righteous man rebuke me it is oil let a righteous man strike me it’s a kindness let a righteous man rebuke me it is oil my head will will not refuse it yet my prayer is against evil men when their judge is thrown from the cliff then the wicked will listen to my words and find them true they will say as the earth is plowed so our bones are scattered at the mouth of the grave but my eyes look out to you my lord and refuge let a righteous man strike me it’s a kindness let a righteous man rebuke me it is oil let a righteous man strike me it’s a kindness let a righteous man rebuke me it is oil my head will will not refuse it

i cry to the lord with my voice i cry out i plead to the lord for mercy mercy i pour out again my complaint before him i tell him my troubles when my spirit faints within me you know my way you know my way in my path where they’ve hid a trap for me you know my way you know my way i look to the right and see there is no one who cares who takes notice of me no refuge remains no one cares for my soul so i cry out to you lord when my spirit faints within me you know my way you know my way in my path where they’ve hid a trap for me you know my way you know my way i say you are my portion in the land of life won’t you come lord deliver me would you hear my cry bring me out of this prison for the thanks i have to give and the righteous will surround me because of your goodness

hear my prayer o lord give ear to my pleas in your faithfulness won’t you answer me do not bring your servant here into judgment for no one living is righteous before you enemies pursue me to the ground he sends me darkness is my dwelling like those long dead my spirit is faint my heart is dismayed but i remember old days and what your hands have done i stretch out my hands to you my soul it thirsts for you like a parched land would you answer me hide not your face from me lest i be dead and let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love set me on sure footing to do your will lord teach me let your spirit lead me on level ground i stretch out my hands to you my soul it thirsts for you like a parched land would you answer me o lord for your name’s sake save my life with your faith o lord for your name’s sake for i am your servant

blessed be the lord my rock who trains my hands for war he’s my fortress my stronghold and my deliverer he’s my shield and he in whom i take up my refuge who subdues the nations under me o lord what is man that you regard him or the son of man that you think of him man is like a breath his days are passing like a shadow like a shadow open up and bow the heavens o lord and come down touch the mountains so they billow smoke flash forth lightning scatter them and send your arrows out send your hand from high and rescue me o lord what is man that you regard him or the son of man that you think of him man is like a breath his days are passing like a shadow like a shadow i will sing a song to you on the harp i’ll play to you who rescues their servant from the sword rescue me deliver me from the hand of enemies whose mouths are filled up with lies and falsehood may our sons be plants full grown our daughters as cornerstones may our fields be filled into the thousands may there be no cries of grief blessed are those with such blessings blessed are those whose god is the lord o lord what is man that you regard him or the son of man that you think of him man is like a breath his days are passing like a shadow like a shadow

great is the lord and worthy to be praised his greatness none can fathom the lord is gracious merciful and compassionate slow to anger rich and abounding in love steadfast love love steadfast love all your works will give you thanks and all your saints will bless you they will say of the glory of your power and they will make make it known to their children of your kingdom everlasting your kingdom everlasting your dominion enduring your kingdom everlasting your dominion enduring for generations generations all generations generations all generations the lord is gracious merciful and compassionate slow to anger rich and abounding in love steadfast love love steadfast love

praise the lord oh my soul i will praise him all my life i’ll sing praises to my god i’ll sing praises til i die don’t put your trust in princes don’t put your trust in son of man in them there’s no salvation when they die so do their plans the lord brings forth justice he feeds the hungry he opens blind eyes he sets the prisoners free the lord lifts those who are down he loves the righteous he sees the foreigner he upholds the fatherless blessed is he whose help is god whose hope is in the lord alone the god who made heaven and earth the lord remains faithful forever faithful the lord brings forth justice he feeds the hungry he opens blind eyes he sets the prisoners free the lord lifts those who are down he loves the righteous he sees the foreigner he upholds the fatherless the lord will reign forever forever the lord will reign forever praise the lord praise the lord oh my soul i will praise him all my life i’ll sing praises to my god i’ll sing praises til i die

how good it is how good it is to sing praise to our god for the lord builds up jerusalem brings all the outcasts home again he heals the brokenhearted he binds up their wounds every single star he’s counted them how great his power abundant wisdom beyond all measuring he lifts up the humbles casts the wicked down how good it is how good it is to sing praise to our god he gives clouds to the heavens brings up the grass on the mountains he gives food to the animals when they cry he feeds their young he takes no delight in the horses strength takes no delight in a man’s legs he takes delight in those who fear him and hope in his love how good it is how good it is to sing praise to our god

praise the lord o praise the lord praise him angels all his hosts praise him from the highest heavens praise him moon and praise him sun praise him waters there above praise him from the highest heavens praise him from the furthest sky praise him all you stars that shine praise him from the highest heavens let them praise him let them praise for he spoke and they were made ever placed by the decree he gave praise the lord from the earth from the deeps fire and hail snow and mist stormy winds fulfilling every hill and mountain cedars and the trees cattle wild animals flying birds and creeping things kings o kings princes and all people young men and maidens old men and their children let them praise let them praise for his name alone is exalted let them praise let them praise for his glory towers o’er earth and heaven

sing the the lord a new song praise him the gathering come let the children of zion rejoice in their king let them praise his name with dancing let them praise his name with melody for the lord takes delight in his people and he crowns them with victory let the godly exult in glory let them sing for joy in their beds let the praises of god be in their mouths and in their hands a sword double edged let them praise his name with dancing let them praise his name with melody for the lord takes delight in his people and he crowns them with victory

praise the lord praise the lord praise him in his mighty heavens praise the lord praise the lord praise him his unequaled greatness let everything that breathes let everything that breathes let everything that breathes praise the lord praise him with harp and lyre praise him with trumpet sound praise him with strings and pipe praise him with cymbals loud

of the father's love begotten ere the worlds began to be he is alpha and omega he the source the ending he of the things that are that have been and that future years shall see evermore and evermore o ye heights of heaven adore him angel hosts his praises sing all dominions bow before him and exalt our god and king let no tongue on earth be silent every voice in concert ring evermore and evermore christ to thee with god the father and o holy ghost to thee hymn and chant and high thanksgiving and unwearied praises be honor glory and dominion and eternal victory evermore and evermore

come thou long expected jesus born to set thy people free from our fears and sins release us let us find our rest in thee israel's strength and consolation hope of all the earth thou art dear desire of every nation joy of every longing heart born thy people to deliver born a child and yet a king born to reign in us forever now thy gracious kingdom bring by thine own eternal spirit rule in all our hearts alone by thine all sufficient merit raise us to thy glorious throne

lo how a rose e'er blooming from tender stem hath sprung of jesse's lineage coming by faithful prophet’s sung it came a flower bright amid the cold of winter when half-spent was the night isaiah 'twas foretold it the rose i have in mind with mary we behold it the virgin mother kind to show god's love aright she bore for us a savior when half-gone was the night

o come o come emmanuel and ransom captive israel that mourns in lonely exile here until the son of god appear rejoice rejoice emmanuel shall come to thee o israel o come thou dayspring come and cheer our spirits by thine advent here disperse the gloomy clouds of night and death’s dark shadows put to flight rejoice rejoice emmanuel shall come to thee o israel o come desire of nations bind all people in one heart and mind bid envy strife and discord cease fill the whole world with heaven’s peace rejoice rejoice emmanuel shall come to thee o israel

good christian friends rejoice with heart and soul and voice give ye heed to what we say jesus christ was born today ox and ass before him bow and he is in the manger now christ is born today christ is born today good christian friends rejoice with heart and soul and voice now ye hear of endless bliss jesus christ was born for this he has opened heaven's door and we are blest forevermore christ was born for this christ was born for this good christian friends rejoice with heart and soul and voice now ye need not fear the grave jesus christ was born to save calls you one and calls you all to gain his everlasting hall christ was born to save christ was born to save

be still my soul the lord is on your side bear patiently the cross of grief or pain leave to your god to order and provide in ev'ry change he faithful will remain be still my soul your best your heav'nly friend through thorny ways leads to a joyful end be still my soul your god doth undertake to guide the future as he has the past your hope your confidence let nothing shake all now mysterious shall be bright at last be still my soul the waves and winds still know his voice who ruled them while he dwelt below be still my soul when dearest friends depart and all is darkened in the vale of tears then shall you better know his love his heart who comes to soothe your sorrow and your fears be still my soul your jesus can repay from his own fullness all he takes away be still my soul the hour is hast'ning on when we shall be forever with the lord when disappointment grief and fear are gone sorrow forgot love's purest joys restored be still my soul when change and tears are past all safe and blessed we shall meet at last

a mighty fortress is our god a bulwark never failing our helper he amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing for still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe his craft and power are great and armed with cruel hate on earth is not his equal did we in our own strength confide our striving would be losing were not the right man on our side the man of god's own choosing dost ask who that may be christ jesus it is he lord sabaoth his name from age to age the same and he must win the battle and though this world with devils filled should threaten to undo us we will not fear for god hath willed his truth to triumph through us the prince of darkness grim we tremble not for him his rage we can endure for lo his doom is sure one little word shall fell him that word above all earthly powers no thanks to them abideth the spirit and the gifts are ours through him who with us sideth let goods and kindred go this mortal life also the body they may kill god's truth abideth still his kingdom is forever

come ye sinners poor and wretched weak and wounded sick and sore jesus ready stands to save you full of pity love and pow'r i will arise and go to jesus he will embrace me in his arms in the arms of my dear savior oh there are ten thousand charms come ye needy come and welcome god's free bounty glorify true belief and true repentance ev'ry grace that brings you nigh come ye weary heavy laden bruised and broken by the fall if you tarry till you're better you will never come at all let not conscience make you linger nor of fitness fondly dream all the fitness he requireth is to feel your need of him lo the incarnate god ascended pleads the merit of his blood venture on him venture wholly let no other trust intrude

how firm a foundation you saints of the lord is laid for your faith in his excellent word what more can he say than to you he has said to you who for refuge to jesus have fled fear not i am with you o be not dismayed for i am your god and will still give you aid i'll strengthen you help you and cause you to stand upheld by my righteous omnipotent hand when through the deep waters i call you to go the rivers of sorrow shall not overflow for i will be with you your troubles to bless and sanctify to you your deepest distress when through fiery trials your pathway shall lie my grace all sufficient shall be your supply the flame shall not hurt you i only design your dross to consume and your gold to refine the soul that on jesus has leaned for repose i will not i will not desert to his foes that soul though all hell should endeavor to shake i'll never no never no never forsake

was it a frantic beauty or a calculated mess when the formless darkness your spirit sorted out of hiding out of hiding architect and builder same light then life came all is right and beautiful let’s make man the pinnacle let’s make man the pinnacle men couldn’t find his stride try but wipe the slate then abraham with perfect promise perfect promise armed your people with your faithfulness split red oceans at your wishes walked your chosen into life zion land and prophets countless none could answer the question quite right

old man hidden in a ritual cavernous put your head down do your stint oil and incense barren so long that you’ve gotten quite used to it remember when you used to wish still you never quit still you never quit zachariah chosen by lot all alone in the temple with god how could he have seen the angel coming with a word brand new to shatter hopelessness forever shatter hopelessness forever are you hearing things could it be as it seems the hopeful voice before you’s been quiet for centuries truly there will be a very real offspring for your boy awaits divine appointing zachariah you can know this for i come from the very presence how could you believe that i was sent by the most high and lifted god to shatter hopelessness forever shatter hopelessness forever now listen for you must i’ll take your words but give them to your son don’t lose hope and don’t lose trust he is a so very special one none borne of women like him none will be greater than him for the prophets all foretold him there’s a messenger in him he’ll make ready for the lord all the people he’ll make ready for the lord all his children he’ll make ready for the lord all who listen he’ll make ready the way ready the way zachariah chosen by lot all alone in the temple with god how could he have seen the angel coming with a word brand new to shatter hopelessness forever shatter hopelessness forever

angel gabriel listen in there’s a perfect message stirring not for one of us used to the light but for one who has to squint her eyes in the sunshine you’ve probably dreamed of a moment like this heard the others betting on specifics todays the day we’ve all been waiting infinite before infinite after you get to be the one to turn the page on the next chapter so go and tell the girl i show you she’ll have dirt beneath her nails a gentle voice that sounds like singing even when her patience fails her grip is strong but she’s quick to lend her knees are worn but her zeal’s not broken these are the joints that i have chosen to hold the greatest gift i’ll ever give when you find her won’t you say these words when you find her won’t you say do not be afraid for you have found this day girl favor with the lord like no one else before you you shall have a son and he shall be the one that tramples over death in the name of god above you will call him jesus he’ll be called the greatest on the throne of david through the house of jacob and his kingdom will have no end no his kingdom will have no end and his peace will be everlasting his peace will be everlasting

who is this you carry child you shine like never before who is this the holy spirit that i’ve never known spirit that i’ve never known tell me how your journey brought me such heavenly gold now i feel this baby turning like he now beholds some presence that he’s never known you are the most blessed of women and your child will be no different only more only more how could this scene happen that the mother of my lord i’d find from the moment your sweet greeting beheld my ears some joy inside burst forth in goodness truth and light you are the most blessed of children and your life will be no different only more only more

in the middle of the night that’s always been when you set me right sometimes i’m weary to close my eyes i tremble at the thought of all that you could want this time so come on spirit would you get right to it oh i think i’ve dreamed of this before seen glimpses in the mist oh son of david do not be afraid let this love befriend you like a desert to the rain for the girl before you is one i’ve made the simple beauty that you’ve seen is still the one you’ll take it’s not at all what your diffidence is telling you to think oh i think you’ve dreamed of this before you just didn’t have the score to the symphony of love that god’s been drawing up and from his overflowing heart a piece that never ends yet ends in eternity and he’s folding you into a fatherhood like no one could to take a son that isn’t yours adopt the one who will adopt the world there will be no glory for you all the glory will be given to the son you’ll raise up but i hate to say you’ll never see it his love i know i’ve heard this too many times to tell isaiah said it call him immanuel he’ll be with everyone but i’ll have him somehow more my hand shall feed his mouth as i partner with your favor be a father to the one who’s father is you who knew i’d get to watch perfection grow up i’ve built things all my life but never built love i’ll do everything you command and i thank you god i thank you

abraham fathered isaac and isaac fathered jacob then jacob fathered judah and his brothers judah he fathered perez who fathered hezron who fathered aram aram fathered aminidab who fathered nahshon who fathered salmon salmon fathered boaz by rahab boaz fathered obed by ruth and obed fathered jesse and jesse was the father of king david then david fathered solomon by uriah’s own wife solomon he was the father of rehoboam fathered abijah who fathered asa and then jehoshaphat jahoram fathered uzziah who fathered jotham jotham he fathered ahaz who was the father of hezekiah manasseh he fathered amon fathered josiah then jechoniah and his brothers amidst the exile shealtiel who fathered zerubbabel fathered abiud fathered eliakim fathered azor fathered zadok zadok who fathered achim fathered eliud fathered eleazar fathered mathan fathered jacob jacob was the father of joseph joseph took a virgin for his wife and mary was the one who gave birth to the son of god mary was the one who gave birth to the son of god and his name is jesus

in the garden he waits for the very moment he has made like the face before a fist like the eyes before a kiss it's beautiful anguish in the garden he prays that this overflowing cup could pass away and in this hour of need if there were ever such a thing out of fear i fall asleep in the garden he bleeds but a glimpse of the coming sea and every angel up above can not calm the sorrow when a father leaves his son oh the hour has come

who is this that comes amidst the shadows in the night swords and spears and one man’s kiss the weapons at their side his words are empty his lips no more do what you have come for for this is your hour this is the reign of darkness unmentioned of darkness untamed why do you march on him as though you have met your match twelve legions wait upon him but his father holds them back choose wise the side you take up in this war but do what you have come for for this is your hour this is the reign of darkness unmentioned of darkness untamed you ask his name as though he is some thief you’ve longed to see his answer short but shakes the air and drags you to your knees he stood in the temple he lived upon its floor do what you have come for for this is your hour this is the reign of darkness unmentioned of darkness untamed so over and over his mercies can come to fly the banner high and victorious

why do you come against me why do you seek false testimony i tell you you will find none but still you say show us show us you son of god two have brought their witness saying he will destroy he will rebuild in three days no words i say could sway you but still you say by the living god show us show us you son of god what blasphemy what further need now tell me people what do you think he deserves death every bit of it oh come and prophesy whose mouth forfeits this show us show us show us show us show us you son of god show us show us show us show us show us you son of god

i said even if everyone else turns on you i promise i never will i thought you were wrong wrong wrong wrong about me i screamed even if I have to die i’m never never gonna deny you i thought you were wrong wrong wrong wrong about me you used the words of an old gone man said god will strike the shepherd down i know these lines have never been wrong before but i swear they won’t define me now i knew you were wrong wrong wrong wrong about me when she asked her question that servant girl she broke my heart i knew she was the message that you had spoken all along and two behind her followed in the prints her feet had made said they’d seen me walking with you said my tongue gave me away but i swore against their charges claimed you i’d never known just in time to hear the bird you promised lift its head and crow lift its head and crow oh jesus i wish you were wrong wrong wrong wrong about me

husband come and hear my plea i’ve seen this man you keep he visits me between the walls of my dreams he comes upon the whitest righteous wings do not break do not lose to the roaring round what they beg of you what their voices howl it’s an evil born from their bones that they don’t know i see the crowd turn and move as one they’re fools to follow themselves their fools in what they want his blood’s upon their hands and on their children’s fate it wasn’t made to bathe their greed still it was made for this very claim do not break do not lose to the roaring round what they beg of you what their voices howl it’s an evil born from their bones that they don’t know i heard you ask what you already know where is he from where will he go it was he who said his kingdom’s not of here and a throne i cannot see is a throne that i must fear do not break do not lose to the roaring round what they beg of you what their voices howl it’s an evil born from their bones that they don’t know

he spoke His preparation he spoke of this time said they will hand him over to be mocked to be flogged to be crucified so they led him down to the post he knew to be tied and bound to be stripped and bruised with a scarlet robe wrapped around his frame they spit insults inside a deserving name then the whip falls down oh on his back you come again with your nine black straps oh whip fall down you can have your day for these stripes will heal oh these stripes will save you can strike this man you can make him bleed but some day you’ll answer on your knees wind those thorns make your cursed crown while you bind those horns trap a good reason there’s a sacrifice on the table set but abe’s son was spared and the lord’s he forgets you can strike this man you can make him bleed but some day you’ll answer on your knees whip fall down would you make your mark you have set the stage you are just the start you have paved the way you are just the start you have paved the way you are just the start

so he then handed him on to them to be crucified they took him and he went out bearing his own cross to the place called the place of the skull golgotha there they crucified him

brother simon of cyrene you know not what you mean you know not what you mean chosen from the ranks unknown enlisted in an army the only one worth fighting for the only one worth fighting for lost I’m sure but what you hold was made to save the world no broken tree so beautiful water blood the stains to come but your sweat joins in the mix like no others ever did like no others ever did

daughters of jerusalem do not weep for me cry for yourselves and your children follow on hosea’s lead blessed are those who barren sit who’ve never known their children’s screams they’ll ask the mountains please fall on us follow on hosea’s lead for terror comes with roman siege

above his head read the charge king of the jews torn and marred and they nailed him up as the priests remarked go on and save yourself man of god they took his clothes and they tore apart as they rolled their dice as they cast their lots but what he wore was seamless art hidden on the skin of God even after all the evil even when they raised him from the ground as countless weight was laid upon Him he could only speak the sound his voice could only cry the sound forgive them they know not what they do

there next to him two unrighteous men who’d wasted their lives on their taste for their sins one spoke with no worry through his dying breaths with mocking he cried out to jesus are you not the christ are you not the king are you not the man you yourself claimed to be climb down from this tree kill the men at your feet and save yourself the other said have you no fear this is god whom you speak the one of us three who hangs underserving for our sins paint us black by our sins we were cast can’t you see this man is white as driven snow lord remember me when you come into your kingdom truly i tell you this very day you will be with me in my holy place in paradise in paradise forever

mother look upon your son my dear friend behold your mother now

from the sixth hour it came a darkness like no man had seen the sun’s light failed and through the black a voice that held all breathing as his friends stood distant still his thirst the wine his pierced side fulfilled bowed his head the innocent he left his life and spirit he cried my god my god why have you forsaken me the veil was torn from top to bottom the tombs opened and the holy ones rose his murderers saw what they had done a soldier spoke what he had come too late to know truly this was the son of god

go on brothers lay him down go on brothers lay him down wrap his body with a clean white shroud roll that stone leave him in the ground go on brothers lay him down go on sisters cry for him go on sisters cry for him but wipe your eyes and dry your skin the crying will be done in three mornings go on sisters cry for him hold on children wait and see hold on children wait and see the death that’s come is a death too weak can’t take my jesus cannot take my king so hold on children wait and see oh glory glory won’t you come for me glory glory won’t you come for me i know your slumber is a momentary sleep i feel you rising up from the deep oh glory glory you will come for me

tree oh tree how'd you come to be oh be so barren tis season sees a sight of you unseen man oh man how'd you come to wear this mask of leaf on loan and hide your fruit right when your fruit should shine i want to see your faith i want to see your faith swell with oceans roar and oceans sway to swallow mountains whole curse oh curse how'd you reach from limb to root foretelling of a nation's fall rebirth along with it i want to see your faith i want to see your faith swell with oceans roar and oceans sway to swallow mountains whole

open every door i thought i wanted open seemed to close right when i saw the light in that tiny crack between the hinge and frame what hope’s born of the smallest sign of change every season every history is made from the destruction of the one before open your eyes see the signs of the times coming open your eyes battle every war i tried to walk away from seemed to grow four legs and find its stride its run and follow me with everything it had it is instinct that serves each animal their prey and this one has a hunger for certain name mine all mine open your eyes see the signs of the times coming open your eyes gave your word one after another said that sky and earth all will pass away but every sound i heard will be the ground that everything’s rebuilt on oh lord if you’re not the one with beam in hand ten what woven wall what mighty mountain has a chance they will fall and fall again they will fall and fall again they will fall and fall again they will fall and fall again

i am moving from the valley i am breaking up my land i am giving every title to any stranger any friend i was tired of the chains that i had welcomed i had put myself in i was boarding up the windows ‘til a buyer finally came but i wouldn’t wait on any man to keep me from my way i left a courtyard full of idols kept a pocket full of empty space but the day i made that trade was the day i felt safe what’s a house more than a cave with a door to lock you in what’s a bath more than a rain without the fun of it i was seeing for the first time everything that i had long missed when the son of man came to me and spoke plainly of this there’s a treasure waiting for me on high when to glory i go when i die oh that splendor will never fail its shine in the never ending light i took the gun from this world’s worries took the knife from his cold hand now i know that his riches can never hold me up again try to shackle me with money and i’ll slip right from his greedy grip for where i buy and bond is where my heart is there’s a treasure waiting for me on high when to glory i go when i die oh that splendor will never fail its shine in the never ending light

he said to me where is your halo where are your wings your black book bible i’ve lost them all but you know it’s not your fault he asked me how i said the devil rides on my back every mile and he won’t take his claws out of my skin i’m sorry if i’m bleeding he bent down and wrote it in the sand made a wave and spelled it out in the ocean said we’ll be singing those angel hymns all together when the army comes marching right down from the sky i can help is what came from his mouth i’d yell yes please but i’ve never spoken to the clouds the weight it grows everyday ever hour second and eternity he laughed out loud and asked me to explain forever no end death and being born again if it’s the universe you want to see come and take a walk with me he bent down and wrote it in the sand made a wave and spelled it out in the ocean said we’ll be singing those angel hymns all together when the army comes marching right down from the sky i told myself son you better listen and we went into the garden and saw adam die alone saw a baby in the water floating to a safer home saw the walls fall to the trumpeters then to gilead we ran by the time we made it to the top we were out of breath again ten we stood on the moon moved the craters to make faces stuck our tongues out at the earth then slowed it’s rotation it was july in the winter before we moved it back to june passed the speed of sound the speed of light and the speed of time too and he said all of this is mine and yours too

orphaned child or shadowed man your brow bright gold your birthright unknown do either know for what i wait no neither know the hour oh lamp light stay by my tired side i can’t miss the new sun shining when this night is finally done a set trap sits in anxious pain a balanced thirst with slight foretaste as freedom seeks to be unleashed like a desert waits for water or the first man seeks his eve oh lamp light stay by my tired side i can’t miss the new sun shining when this life is finally done don’t be blind with worry or eye-closed sleep for a noble thief lies in waiting two will slave and toil but only one remain alone he stands forever he will be oh lamp light stay by my tired side i can’t miss the new sun shining when the morning finally comes oh lamp light stay by my tired side i can’t miss the new sun shining when the glory finally comes

why’d you ever take a risk on me didn’t know my own heart didn’t know my greed you left house and home to a slave unfreed why’d you ever take a risk on me brother took most but the most he made multiplied five fold with the gold you gave sister no thought did the very same took two made two in her master’s name i was tired of thinking on your reasonless escape a trust so far unknown so foreign made to me i set out in of the night as the fear set in pulled ground from the ground till my two hands quit there was not a soul to see where i hid every single ounce every single cent you'd given i was tired of thinking on your reasonless escape a trust so far unknown so foreign made to me when he returns he calls for my brother when he returns he calls for her too with joy in his eyes he sees their faithful work and says well done my child come rejoice with me well done my child come rejoice with me hung my head when he called my name knew i'd done nothing but cowering took him to the pit as i hid my face gave back to him the only chance he gave i gave back to him the only chance he gave

hard hard days coming up ahead leave your money at home take empty hands instead wolves wait around every corner now the second that you see their eyes sneaking through the trees would you call them out stay as white as doves stay as sharp as snakes know the kings you meet there’s not one i didn’t make so so long since i’ve felt the sun i’ve plenty of enemies but being lost in the cold isn’t one tis world isn’t one i need to see if I’m faithful with a little i’ll be trusted that beyond my wildest dreams stay as white as doves stay as sharp as snakes know the kings you meet there’s not one i didn’t make don't you be afraid let the words you speak only be the ones i give you tarnished brass rotten bread all my life all i had every try every drop of salty sweat from my head all unrighteous in the end belts that broke backpack holes every time a scramble for what fell out on the ground the very place it will stay when the final fire wins masters come masters go felt a slave did not know the choice was mine always mine though it seemed so powerful how many can you really serve know the one you love know the one you love know the one you must despise know the one you love

pack my debts on the backs of men you’re left with an army ten thousand burdened tired and slow to move weighed down by the price i owe to you a penny’s all i ever gave to a faithful man to a fellow slave he asked for patience he asked for grace but i choked him down when he could not pay show me your way breaking mine it was always seven times until you spoke of your immeasurable approach just a shadow of where you’re from and where we’ll go by word you heard of my hardened head as i kept your kindness to myself all compassion since betrayed my tortured term was the bed i made show me your way breaking mine it was always seven times until you spoke of your immeasurable approach just a shadow of where you’re from and where we’ll go you breathed and said receive tis ghost to guide you as you go and fight for me it is he who’ll cry out for you we pray lead us not into what tempts our bones desires forgive our unending sins as day after day we commit them as time after time we forget them show me your way breaking mine it was always seven times show me your way breaking mine it was always seven times

could i steal a word with you could i offer you my hand tough it seems your time is priceless i can’t help myself but ask every term you make is foreign every breath a mystery but it's the answers that i’m going for it’s the answers that i need how can i hope to ever see to understand i’m a broken mind in a broken man how can i hope to understand even all the angels don’t know they’ve never seen every side of you all eternity can’t hold the majesty the whole sight of You is it me who forms the puzzle is it me who sets the trap tough i’ve tried so hard at knowing maybe you never wanted that i can see my heart is hardened i can see my flesh is stone but i will pray my blind eyes open i will pray my off ears on how can i hope to ever see to understand i’m a broken mind in a broken man how can i hope to understand even all the angels don’t know they’ve never seen every side of you all eternity can’t hold the majesty the whole sight of you i can’t wait to get a glimpse of you oh lord just to see your face it’s the only thing i want to see it’s the only thing i need to see