Lyrics and music composed by Al Kehn, tracks 1, 6, & 8 as noted

Recorded and mixed at  rabbit tracks  studio, Waterloo, Ontario

Copyright and SOCAN 2002

Be a Friend  ( music by Carolyn Beaton )

Look around the world, what do you see High tech, Internet, big screen TV
Ya tell me there's somethin' missing in your life Ya wanna know Jesus
Is He here, or did He really die?

Look around the church, what do you see Empty pews, hypocrisy
There's people out there feeling like you do They wanna know Jesus
He is here, and here's the simple truth:

Chorus:
Be a friend, show you care Be an answer to a prayer
Seek the truth and don't tell lies And then you'll be an angel in disguise

Be a friend, don't delay Someone needs you everyday
The time is now so can't you see They'll see Christ in you and me

Discover who He is by reaching to all you see He said doing to the least, you will do to me
Faith comes when you get up off your chair The greatest one is the one who shows he really cares

Be a friend, show you care Be an answer to a prayer
Seek the truth and don't tell lies Then you'll be an angel in disguise

Be a friend, show you care Be an answer to a prayer
Let compassion run your life And then you'll be an angel in disguise

She Wasn't Ready

She always had a dream of just how her life would be
It might be just the two of them, it might be a family
They could travel round the world, they could always have some fun
It was just enough to be together, lyin' in the sun.

She was always early when she had somewhere to be go
Though she told him all the time, she loved him more than he could know
She liked it when they talked, when they made their plans
They took each other, better or worse,
Standing in the sand.

Chorus:
She wasn't ready when the world turned upside down
Wasn't ready for the pain to stick around
Wasn't ready for the earth to earth, dust to dust
Teary eyes
She wasn't ready for goodbye.

How could she know it wasn't just another day
When the call came to tell her that her loved had passed away
Suddenly her dreams, her plans, they all came crashing down
She can't believe he's never, ever gonna be around

Chorus:

She always thought they'd never be apart
She doesn't know how to live with a broken heart
Sayin' I love you would make everything right
But a thousand I love you's can change her life tonight.

Chorus twice.

Isn't Life Precious (Jessie's Song)

The time we have on earth may be short or long
We all will choose the way, the path we walk upon
So take a chance and be yourself, not matter what they say
To sleep at night with no regrets is better any day

Chorus:
And why would you walk when you can fly?
Free in His love you'll touch the sky
Laughing each day you'll have a ball
Isn't life precious, after all

Dare to dream, dare to try, following your heart
Life is what you make of it, from the very start
Brave and tall, you've got the power
To make those dreams come true
Life can be so wonderful, there's nothing you can't do

Chorus

Stand up and try Never say die
Doing the best that you can do
Why risk it all just to stumble and fall
And have it all taken from you

Chorus twice

Where is My Miracle

The TV screen flickers in the light of the morning sky
Another shuttle launch is cheered, the silver ball flies
Ten thousand children starve today to the wail of their mother's cries
Where is their miracle?

A little girl and her dolls settle down to play
All alone with just her thoughts, another lonely day
A year gone by without a smile since you took her mom away
Where is her miracle?

Have you left us on our own While you sit there on your throne
You said you have lots to share Is it more than we can bare?

We spend millions on our guns, even more on cars
We fight over land oil; how sad things are
No hope for tomorrow, no wish upon a star
Where is our miracle?

Why don't you answer me You're silent every night
Give us a sign to see We're really precious in your sight

You'd think you might tip your hand To someone who's truly your friend
Oh, come on and give me a clue To someone who follows you

You always knew just what to say, amazed everyone
The wise were left speechless, you were God's son
The blind could see, the dead were raised,
Just look at all you've done

Where is my miracle? Where is my miracle? Where is my miracle?

Unseen Hand

From the moment I took my first steps On my wobbly knees
Your unseen hand was guiding me from the things I could not see
And when my momma told me, to watch myself outside
You've been there, protecting me, Unspoken by my side

Chorus:
Its your unseen hand
Watching over me
Looking back I realize that you've always been with me
It's your unseen hand, everywhere I go
I can face what life can bring with your unseen hand

The things that make me worry And drive me to my knees
Not one of them has come true Not one has hurt me

Slowly now I realize That you're here all along
Your perfect love, mighty hand Turning tears into a song

It's your unseen hand
Watching over me
Looking back I realize that you've always been with me
Its your unseen hand, everywhere I go
I can face what life can bring with your unseen hand.

Bridge:
It took so much time It took looking back
It took grabbing hold Of your unseen hand

Chorus twice
He's Alive ( music by Carolyn Beaton )

He saw the man, he heard him call He saw the healing, he saw it all
He tasted wine, the crowd was fed He saw him live, he saw him dead
He turned away, he hid in shame The stone rolled back, and the answer came

Chorus:
He saw his saviour go to heaven He saw his saviour go to heave
He saw his saviour go to heaven And now he knows that He's alive

I loved my Dad, we walked together He taught me how to live with hope
His strong faith showed me that never Does God leave us alone to cope
I cried out when his time came, but In a vision, the answer came

Chorus

I saw my daddy go to heaven I saw my daddy go to heaven
I saw my daddy go to heaven And now I know that he's alive

Bridge:
Blessed are those who haven't seen And still prepare the way
Like Peter, Paul my Dad and me Walk by faith each day

Chorus

I know my daddy lives in heaven I know my Jesus lives in heaven
Someday we all will live in heaven We'll live forever by His side, Yah Cause I know that He's alive

God So Loved the World

Jesus came from heaven, to show us how to love
Left his home, glory and Father up above
Walked with poor, and the rich, every boy and girl
We might think its crazy but God so loved the world

Chorus:
God so loved the world he gave his only Son
To come down here, die for us, the victory is won
Gave his life, shed his blood, life is now eternal
We might think its crazy but God so loved the world

He healed sick, raised the dead, turned water into wine
All the time He did it He had you and me in mind
Taught them heaven was like the finest pearl
We might think its crazy but God so loved the world

Chorus

D'ever find life is hard, ya can't go on at all
Every time ya turn around, walk into a wall
Jesus said he'll carry you, give his love a whirl
You might think its crazy but God so loved the world

Chorus twice

     I Found You   ( lyrics by Jamie Mayer, music by Carolyn Beaton )

Somethings happened my life changed Overwhelming can't quite explain
Deep inside or from on high Somethings happened I can't deny

That's because I found you Your spirit like a light came shining through
Heart and soul it all came true That's because I found you

You said, "Come unto me" Any lay down your heavy load
You said, "Come unto me And I will give you, will give you rest"

That's because I found you Your spirit like a light came shining through
Heart and soul it all came true That's because I found you

Overwhelmed I can't explain When I heard you call my name
Leavin my past on memory lane Life will never be the same  

Chorus

Thank You Lord

I put paperwork down, I took a good look around and said
Thank you Lord, for being here
I put my cigarette out, I left the cap on my beer and said
Thank you Lord, for being here

I left the laundry alone, went and I unplugged the phone and said
Thank you Lord, for being here
I stared at the big blue sky and I, I thought about my life and said
Thank you Lord, for being here

I went out and looked at the starry night I came in and looked in my baby's eyes

I put the newspaper down, and on my knees on the ground I said
Thank you Lord, for being here
I swam clear cool lake and I thought how you died for my sake and said
Thank you Lord, for being here

I'll stop tryin' to go my own way Give you thanks and praise you everyday

I put my cigarette out, I put the cap on that beer and said Thank you Lord, for being here
I stared at the big blue sky and I, I thought about my life and said Thank you Lord, for being here

Thank you Lord, for being here Thank you Lord, for being here

Never Say Goodbye (A Song for Lisa)

Another Monday morning, first day of the week
Kids in school, me at work, you felt the need to sleep
Little did I know as I looked into your eyes
You were going away, not comin' back
We said our last goodbyes

Photographs, memories, and an aching in my heart
Are all that I have left of you since the day we had to part
Our little boy has got your smile, our daughter's got your eyes
We hold each other close and pray since we had to say good bye

Chorus:
Oh how I wish that the future would come soon
We'll be young, free and full of hope, like that day we met in June
Oh how I wish that I could look into your eyes
We'll walk along sweet heaven's shores
And we'll never say goodbye

Oh, I can't believe your gone My heart's ripped in two now,
The damage is done I can't believe your gone...

People say that they feel sad and they tell me "You're still young"
They don't know the pain I feel, O God, the nights are long
I'd give the world to have you back my wife, my butterfly
To hand your hand just one more time and we'd never say goodbye

Chorus

The Empty Chair

He came to our house on Friday nights A day I looked forward to
To share some bread and tell us stories Of the things he used to do.
When he left us on that warm spring day To go to the man upstairs
Friday nights never were the same And there sits an empty chair.

She wasn't much for books and school But sure 'nough had her dreams
As the years went by, the kids came along She was the best mom she could be
When she left us on that summer day In disbelief we stared
Silence fills a big, old house And there sits an empty chair.

Chorus:
There's a table up in heaven And all our friends are there
the day will come when we'll all sit down and There'll be so much to share
Even though I miss them here on earth I know I'm going there
There's a place for me at the table And there sits an empty chair

Bridge:
High up in heaven There's a place we all will fly
And be together forevermore And never say goodbye

We all have people in our lives we love, who love us to Don't wait to tell them how you feel
Don't waste an "I Love You" Cause its too late that fateful day
To tell them we really care When there gone and you can't bring them back
And there sits an empty chair

Chorus:

There's a table up in heaven And all our friends are there
the day will come when we'll all sit down there'll be so much to share
Even though I miss them here on earth I know I'm going there
There's a place for me at the table And there sits an empty chair

There's a place for me at the table
And there sits an empty chair

Your Love

When all good things must end The phone doesn't ring
Pain is my only friend The birds refuse to sing

When love your neighbour is just a line Stones are thrown despite the warning
Do unto others, a nursery rhyme Tears flow with the coming of the morning

Your love is the arm around my shoulder...

Chorus:
Your love says "Well done!" Your love says "It's okay"
Your love pulls me on with laughter through each day
Your love never fails Your love won't grow cold
It's the wind in my sails It's the endless well of hope

When the dreams don't come true Healing doesn't come
Forgiveness is refused The promise comes undone

When the voices are silent The angry door is slammed
I'm lonely, I'm cryin' Judged for who I am

Your love is the arm around my shoulder...

Chorus

When I climb that mountain, when I win the game I can feel you cheer me all along the way
When I scrape my heart, when I scrape my knee I am not afraid, cause You are here with me

Chorus

One More Day With You

Everyone it seems these days is scared what life may bring
Will I be acceptable, will I wear a wedding ring
I walk in to every day knowing you're by my side
Never worryin' about my life.
Its good to know you hold the light

Chorus:
One less mountain that I have to climb One less fear I face alone
The road ahead is paved with gold It feels just like I'm going home
One less pressure that can hold me down One less needless, sleepless night
One more day humming a happy tune One more day with you

Will I fit with my closest friends, will my first love love me too
Can I be an astronaut, will I do real well in school
Will our planet live in peace, is the fighting going to end
I know deep down in my heart
You're our loving caring friend

Chorus...

Bridge..
Will I grow old gracefully Will I be alone
What will be now, it will be The Cards are yours, yours to hold...

One less mountain that I have to climb One less fear I face alone
The road ahead is paved with gold It feels just like I'm going home
One less pressure that can hold me down One less needless, sleepless night
One more day humming a happy tune One more day with you
One less mountain that I have to climb One more day with you.

Meaning of Life

The waves roll in, the waves roll out Markets rise and fall
The sun comes up, the sun goes down What's the meaning of it all?
Are we here to learn to love Or to get all that we can?
Where's the answers to the questions That are in the heart of man?

The shiny things we love to treasure We can fly around the sun
Hungry children go to school While we get the deals done
We wonder what's the meaning of this crazy life we lead
The spirit is willing, the flesh is weak We eagerly concede

Chorus:
Love your neighbour as yourself And give all that you can
Then you'll find the answer To life's meaning and God's plan (repeat)

We don't work hard now we work smart We're not the kind to dawdle
We carry the pains of yesterday And hope the sun comes up tomorrow
We watch the images go by and say "Oh, that's a shame"
Just a click of the remote control can take away the pain

Chorus

When we look beyond ourselves Embracing one another
Only then we'll realize We're all sisters, we're all brothers

Chorus

When The Sun Goes Down

I remember daddy's face, it seemed so calm
Never scared, he never was afraid, no matter what went wrong
I remember how he loved the story of Jesus Christ And he told me...

Chorus:
Everyday when the sun goes down
And the world turns dark again
The Son of God is still around
He'll be at your side and then
Everyday when the sun comes up
And the sky turns to blue
Jesus Christ, right by your side will walk through
Everyday with you

I remember Sunday mornings, I never understood
Jesus Christ and all his glory It seems in time I would
Like my dad I learned to love the story To spread the news just like he told me...

Chorus

It's my turn to tell the story Of Jesus Christ and all his glory
I want the world to look at his face To walk with him and not be afraid, cause

Chorus

Come Along

Get up every morning, go to work back to the grind
Overcrowded highways, overdrawn, overtime
Climbing up the ladder lookin' out for number 1
Backstabbing, backorders, comin' undone
Computer crash, getting stressed, can't take much more
Can hardly wait to get back home and slam that front door

Thinkin' to yourself, "O man, is this all there is?"
Eatin', sleepin', working and bussing the kids
Saving up your money for a rainy day
Hopin' that the tax man won't take it away
Broken car, leaky roof and paying the bills
Voices in my head are sayin' head for the hills

Chorus:
Come along (Now, Now, Now) Follow God (Now, Now, Now)
Hear him call (Now, Now, Now) Come along (Now, Now, Now)
Come along (Now, Now, Now) Come along (Now, Now, Now)

God knows what you're going through and He don't like it either
God wants you to be happy and give yourself a breather
The way to find true life is just listening to his son
You'll see your life has meaning it was meant to be fun
By sharing, learning, loving and to be all you can
Jesus said you'll find your life by lending a hand

Chorus:
Come along (See your friend) Come along (Lend a hand)
Come along (No more tears) Come along (God is here)
Come along (Sing His praise) Come along (He's the way)

Get up every morning, go to work, back to the grind Peace filling your heart, a joyous song on your mind
Climbing up the ladder while you witness to the son Eternal life is waiting when your work is all done
Nothin' much can phase you when you're walking with Him Your cup is running over, you know that life never ends.

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