CHORUS: FLIP THE SWITCH, TURN ON THE LIGHT. KEEP THE FLAME BURNING, KEEP THE FLAME BURNING. WE’RE BLAZING STARS, IN A WORLD OF NIGHT. KEEP THE FLAME BURNING, KEEP THE FLAME BURNING, WE ARE, WE ARE, THE PEOPLE OF LIGHT. VERSE 1: LIKE A MOTH TO A FLAME, WE ARE ALL DRAWN INTO THE LIGHT, WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING ANYTHING JUST WANNA FEEL ALIVE WE’RE LOOKING FOR JUST ONE SPARK TO THE HEART THATS ALL WE NEED TO SURVIVE OH ITS TIME TO VERSE 2: WE ARE IN A WAR FOR OUR SOULS IN THE BATTLE OF OUR LIVES THIS IS NOT A DRILL THIS IS REAL AND ITS TIME TO REALIZE WE JUST GOTTA STAND UP RISE UP JUMP INTO THE FIGHT AND BRIDGE: LET THE DARKNESS SCATTER LET THE SHADOWS HIDE LET OUR FEARS BE SHATTERED THIS IS OUR BATTLE CRY
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Livin’ Out Loud Becca Bradley, Nancy Blandford, Rhyan Shirley 11/9/15 V1: the earth is quaking saints and sinners waking up from every house and steeple the sound of heaven’s people come Pre: we won’t fear the rising tide, we have a hope we cannot hide this love within our lungs can’t be confined Ch: We will not be silent. We will be the proof that the blind will see, the lame will walk and the mountains can be moved Oh in this sea of voices we won’t be drowned out ‘cause we’re living out loud, livin’ out loud, livin’ out loud V2: Like the roaring thunder all creations crying out leaving darkness asunder every lie comes crashing down Br: at the trumpets sound every wall is broken down and hope is surely found when we’re living out loud, living out loud, living out loud like the river rolling the cry of praise keeps growing every heart extolling when we’re living out loud, Livin’ out loud
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Nice Try Crista Carnes, Nancy Blandford, Stephen Duncan Had a target on my back all the way there Felt the heat and the sting in every stare No, there’s no days off for the King of Despair Yeah you had me right where you wanted me Back to the wall, in my face, you taunted me Breaking me down to my knees You little devil, you are so naïve! CHORUS Nice try! You woke a sleeping giant Nice try! I’m ready now to fight ya Nice try! What you meant to destroy me It’s bringing down, bringing down, bringing down Heaven’s glory News flash: Heaven won’t take kindly To all you’ve done to maim and blind me Brace yourself, ‘cause the Lion is ready to roar It’s over, poser. Love’s gonna roll you over The end has been written so cower and run The battle may rage but the war has been won CHORUS BRIDGE Don’t you mess with me I am royalty You know, you know Winning's in my family tree
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Alive Nancy Blandford (BMI), Alex Enfiedjian (BMI) - Jan 16, 2016 We’ve been running in circles running on empty Our calendars packed, buried in busy We’ve been spinning our wheels as fast as we can But we’re burning out, ya we’re tired again So You beckon us back to breathe in your presence To chew on Your truth, taste of your goodness As we drink from the well that will never run dry Weary hearts burst back to life. We’re alive, alive, Filled with your Power, your Spirit in ours, Dry bones are brought to life. We’re alive, alive, Called from the grave, stone rolled away, Dead hearts have been revived Yeah we’re alive, alive. We are your saints your servants your soldiers We’ll go where you lead, we’re following orders To tell the whole world Your extravagant love Oh You fill up our lungs and we’re ready to run We’re alive, alive, Filled with your Power, your Spirit in ours, Dry bones are brought to life. We’re alive, alive, Called from the grave, stone rolled away, Dead hearts have been revived Yeah we’re alive, alive Limitless love, infinite light, burning like stars through the darkest night Limitless love, infinite light, burning like stars through the darkest night We have come Alive!
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BEAUTIFUL ALLEGIANCE Nancy Blandford BMI, Rebecca Sehnert ASCAP VERSE 1: 1 4 5 1 He gave his life up for every man 1 4 5 1 Became the ransom to bear our sins 4 1 5 6m His body broken, God turned His face 4 5 6m The sacrificial lamb was slain 4 5 1 The sacrificial lamb was slain CHORUS: 4 1 4 1 Beautiful Allegiance. Astounding Loyalty. 4 5 6m 4 5sus 5 Mercy & Obedience, the cost of victory 1/3 5/3 6m 5/3 4/3 1sus 1 The precious blood of Jesus, poured out at Calvary. 4 1 4 4 5 1 Beautiful Allegiance. Astounding Loyalty. VERSE 2: 1 4 5 1 Robed in redemption by grace we’re free 1 4 5 1 Following in, the wake of Mercy’s lead 4 1 5 6m He goes before us, our sword and shield 4 5 6m The fearless Lion of Judah fights 4 5 1 The fearless Lion of Judah Fights VERSE 3: 1 4 5 1 Exalted Savior, God’s Perfect Son 1 4 5 1 Lord God Almighty, the glorious one 4 1 5 6m Unending praises rise from the earth 4 5 6m Creation bows before our King 4 5 1 Creation bows before our King.
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Check the Map Blandford/Collins VERSE 1: I’ve never been one to follow directions The joy in the journey is my only destination No need to plan, I just hit the open road Let the wind point the way, away I’ll go CHORUS: I’ll check the map when I get there Run my finger along the path Take a tour of all my snapshots Travel log of the best spots I’ll reminisce, crack a smile, when I look back Check the map, check the map, when I get there, I’ll check the map VERSE 2: I might catch some fireflies or watch a little paint dry Or dance with a stranger underneath the northern lights I’ll find adventure, a new discovery Tomorrow is uncharted, not sure where I’ll be CHORUS BRIDGE: Disconnect, from my GPS Unwind and leave behind the corporate craziness CHORUS
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We Behold You Written by Nancy Blandford, Rebecca Sehnert, & Kevin Winebarger Verse 1 You call us out of darkness Into Your light so marvelous Drawn by the warmth of Your kindness Lord, You’re changing us, You’re changing us Verse 2 There is no condemnation For we are called Your children Rescued and liberated By Your chain breaking love, Your chain breaking love Chorus We behold You, saving One In Your freedom, we come undone You have made us holy in Your perfect love We come alive here in Your glory, God Verse 3 We find our joy in Your presence Resting in all of Your riches We can’t help but shout out Your praises You’re so good to us, so good to us Bridge You are so beautiful, so beautiful You are so wonderful, so wonderful
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Nancy Blandford, Rebecca Sehnert, Sarah Stankiewicz VERSE 1 I may not have the courage of a warrior, But I’m protected by the living God Any giant that I face, I know He’ll overtake, He is my strength. (He is my strength) CHORUS Stand firm, with the belt of truth around your waist Stand tall, with the breastplate of righteousness in place Stand strong, holding onto the shield of faith After you’ve done everything you can Just Stand VERSE 2 So many days I wrestle with temptation But I have heaven’s army on my side Flaming arrows all around, and when I stand my ground He strikes them down (He strikes them down) CHORUS BRIDGE He fights for me, He fights for me No weapon formed against me will ever win He fights for me, He fights for me I'm clothed in His armor and I belong to Him CHORUS
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When the Winter Won’t Let Go Nancy Blandford / Amy Carlock / Jerald Hill There are seasons in our lives That linger longer than we'd like Leaving frost upon our souls When the winter won't let go When the bitter cold hangs on When the ground is hard as stone Nothing ever seems to grow When the winter won't let go Still we know these trying days Will come and go but our love remains Hold me close, so safe and warm We’ll find hope in each other’s arms There is beauty hidden deep Waiting for the kiss of spring Sheltered safe beneath the snow When the winter won't let go
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Something Beautiful [G] 4/4 BPM 134 [Nancy Blandford, Amanda Blankenship, Ben Calhoun, Jarred Lawson] Romans 5 Verse 1 I’m standing where I never thought I’d stand My life is not exactly what I’d planned Surprised at how You brought me back to life And how my fears have gone without a fight PreChorus1 Looking back I’m humbled just to see That You have always been so good to me so… Chorus I surrender all to you For my freedom is in you Every beat of my heart Every burden Every scar Take it all ‘Cause this is what I know You make it something beautiful Verse 2 And I will follow anywhere You lead Even when I can’t see I’ll believe PreChorus2 That I am here exactly as You planned No matter what I’m safe here in Your hands so… Chorus Bridge Oh what amazing grace That you would take my place That you would make a way And all I have to say is I surrender all to you Just as I am, Just as I am Chorus Tag
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Book Me a Room Nancy Blandford & Mitch Collins VERSE 1 My Father’s house, has lots and lots of space Don't need a lease, the rent’s paid up by grace The door’s wide open, don’t even need a key (where love ones wait for me) ‘cuz Jesus, is expecting me… CHORUS: Book me a room, leave on the light, I’m coming home to paradise Book me a room, open the gates Heaven is where my glory waits, book me a room. VERSE 2 My one room shack on this earth, ain’t worth much But I’ve been blessed with a roof and a woman’s touch So when I die I will have no regrets Jesus, just don’t forget... CHORUS VERSE 3 The Kingdom’s windows will have a perfect view Hope I see my old dog Red, and my grandma too Maybe she’ll be baking her famous shoofly pie Jesus, I’ll be coming by… CHORUS BRIDGE There’s open invitation for those who believe So I know there’s a reservation just for me, CHORUS
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Tag You’re It Girl, so you know, I like to play I am the kind of guy who loves the chase I’ve been looking out, for someone fun Ready, set, go, get your game on, let’s run I’m supersonic, gonna get you, yeah I’m comin’ Closing the gap with every kick Anticipating the moves you’re makin’, I ain’t gonna miss Your lips, with my kiss, just like this, tag, you’re it Boy, so you know, I hit the brakes Cuz’ getting caught by you has made my day Now it’s my turn and I play for keeps On your mark, let’s start, on the count of three, 1, 2, 3.. Hide and seek, I found you, Simon says,make your move, Duck, duck, duck...you’re the one I choose ©2017 Nancy Blandford & Mitch Collins mitchcollinssongs@gmail.com 423-504-4879
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THE LORD IS BY MY SIDE Nancy Blandford, Rebecca Sehnert, Sarah Stankiewicz Verse 1 We’ve all fallen, been knocked to the ground It’s hard to look up, when your face is turned down So many questions, it’s easy to doubt When all around, the world is crying out PC: (Where), Where is the Lord, Your God? (Where), Where is the Lord, Your God? Chorus The Lord is by my side, when I stumble in the darkness, He is my light, though enemies may taunt me In the end I’ll rise, I know that I will rise The Lord is by my side. Verse 2 I’ve a promise, I know there is hope The Lord loves and guards me, even though I fall short He will defend me and right all my wrongs never once left, been here all along PC: So, Where (Where) is the Lord, My God? (Where), Where is the Lord, My God? Chorus The Lord is by my side, when I stumble in the darkness, He is my light, though enemies may taunt me In the end I’ll rise, I know that I will rise The Lord is by my side. Bridge If I soar on the wings of the dawn Or settle on the far side of the sea Even then, Everywhere, His love is guiding me
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Crazy Life Nancy Blandford, Rachel Barrentine, Sarah Stankiewicz VERSE 1 I broke a plate Oh ain’t that great A million pieces on the floor Can't find my keys Where could they be? I'm just tryin' to get out that door PC1 You see I'm cranky And adore me anyway... CHORUS You're the glue that holds me together You're my sunshine in wintery weather You're my comfy cozy sweater You're my red hot chili pepper Oh I love love love this crazy life with you VERSE 3 As the day ends, When I am spent And the kids are running amuck You take my hand Ask me to dance And whisper that you still love us PC2 You see I'm stressing And adore me anyway BRIDGE Through the good and the bad Through happy and sad Through rich and often poor If you're fit or you're flabby I'll love you madly 'Cuz baby I'm all yours
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ONE TOUCH Nancy Blandford, Amy Carlock VERSE 1: His hands, weathered and calloused are the same hands that hold the universe in balance His hands, gentle and reaching Are the same hands that own the power of healing CHORUS: One touch, and the lame walk and the blind see One touch, made the deaf hear and the leper clean Just one touch, I was dead when He raised me There’s so much love, in His one touch VERSE 2: His hands, tear stained and trembling Are the same hands that prayed “Father, I am willing” His hands, stretched out and bleeding Are the same hands that took the nails and bought our freedom BRIDGE: I have never seen His palms or placed my fingers in His scars But even though I have not seen I am blessed cause I believe, yes, I believe Nancy Blandford 231-675-6892 nancy@builtindesign.net Amy Carlock 423-280-2097 eacarlock@gmail.com
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Can’t Stop Singing Your Name Nancy Blandford, Rebecca Sehnert, Sarah Stankiewicz VERSE 1 Here we stand with a song in our lungs It’s erupting from within As the music rolls off of our tongues We lift high, the Great I AM VERSE 2 Oh the joy, we are fully alive Resurrected from the grave We’re a symphony of new life Hear the anthem that we raise CHORUS Jesus marvelous name So worthy of highest praise Heartbeats echo Your fame And we can’t stop singing Your name Jesus, can’t stop singing Your name VERSE 3 With the angels and all of the saints We will join in heaven’s roar To the name that’s above every name Let our adoration soar CHORUS BRIDGE We shout it louder, Jesus, Jesus The darkness now cowers, Jesus, Jesus There’s so much power, Jesus, Jesus The Name above all names CHORUS
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WHAT MY GOD CAN DO Nancy Blandford, Amy Carlock VERSE 1 I was left abandoned, all alone I had let my heart grow cold as stone My soul deeply longed for something more When I heard You knocking at my door CHORUS You reached down, saved me from the depths of my sin Picked me up, led me out of the grave I was in You gave me heaven now, made me brand new I’m walking, talking, living, breathing proof of what my God can do VERSE 2 You hold me like a fragile butterfly Paint my nights with diamonds in the sky Of all creation’s wonders great and small I’m humbled by Your greatest work of all BRIDGE Creator of the universe Author of the living word Ruler of heaven, Savior of earth There is nothing You can’t do No, there’s nothing You can not do
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Nancy Blandford, Rebecca Sehnert, Sarah Stankiewicz Vs 1 O the valley ?It ain’t kind ?And the shadows I walk through ?Ain’t friends of mine ?But there’s a promise ?A trusted hope ?So nonetheless It is well with my soul C?So I sing to the shadows ?I am not afraid ?My help comes from the Maker ?And the Maker knows my name ?And I shout to the valley ?There is nothing that I lack ?For the Lord is my Shepherd ?And The Shepherd’s got my back Vs 2 O the sunshine Breakin’ through Pushin’ back the darkness That clouds my view Now I’m dancin’ What sweet release Cuz Amazing Grace Has got ahold of me BRIDGE: Surely goodness and love will follow me All the days of my life
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So Help Me God Nancy Blandford, Amy Carlock, Mitch Collins VERSE: Hey, Mr Smooth Talker, stop charming my soul, flirting with my mind Whispered temptations, forbidden fruit, promising delight Hey, Mr Dream Crusher, stop smashing my hopes, trampling on my heart All my tomorrows, shattered like glass, ground to broken shards PRE CHORUS: I’m barely breathing, Somehow I’ll beat them, yeah I’ll defeat them, I may bend but I won’t give in CHORUS: So help me God I swear, I’m done listening to all they’re dishin’ I’m not buying those lies, sayonara, bye-bye, Cause I want the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth So help me, So help me God. VERSE 2 Hey, Mr Hoodwinker, stop waggin’ your tongue, white washing the facts Cons and deception, blurring the lines, a minefield full of traps BRIDGE: All these villains and voices in my head Lookin’ for a victim but they found me instead
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Hold on to Hope Nancy Blandford, Rebecca Sehnert, Sarah Stankiewicz VERSE 1 I’m crying out to You, oh help me God I don’t even know what to say None of this makes sense, my world is shaken Gotta make it through one more day PRE CHORUS Yet no matter what I feel, I will always choose to… CHORUS Hold on to Hope, for however long it takes Hold on to Hope, in the anguish and the heartbreak I’m praying for a miracle, and praising while I wait I’ll just hold on… hold on to Hope VERSE 2 Even though I ask You, “Why this suffering?” I’m clinging to Your promises I will trust You when there’s no good answer My comfort is Your faithfulness PRE CHORUS Yet no matter what may come, I will always choose to… CHORUS Hold on to Hope, for however long it takes Hold on to Hope, in the anguish and the heartbreak I’m praying for a miracle, and praising while I wait I’ll just hold on… hold on to Hope BRIDGE: What we see is but a vapor, here today, gone tomorrow So I’ll fix my eyes on what I can’t see, eternity
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BLAME IT ON THE CHEMISTRY N. Blandford/A. Carlock/M. Collins VERSE 1 You are electric, I am a wire, The current that runs through my veins I am a candle, you are the fire The oxygen feeding my flame CHORUS Irresistible raw attraction Unstoppable chain reaction Baby, you and me, wrapped in a mystery of reckless intensity Blame it, blame it on the chemistry VERSE 2 You’re a love potion, I can’t resist One sip is never enough I am the passion burns on your lips You keep turning me up BRIDGE A magnetic combination too strong to pull apart An organic, no explanation, equation of two hearts
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Come and See for Yourself Nancy Blandford, Jerald Hill, Sarah Stankiewicz VS1 John and his disciples, stood by the river slope When they saw the Messiah coming, their hearts were filled with hope Curious and eager they asked where Jesus stayed His answer was “come and see” then he led the way VS2 They marveled at His teaching, heard His words of truth, Saw miracles and wonders, they had to share the news Earnestly they cried out, “People don’t delay! This is your chance, come and see, there’s no day like today.” CHORUS Come see for yourself, the one true Savior He’s power, He’s love, there’s no one greater He already knows you, calls you by name Come see for yourself, your life will be changed VS 3 If you need a Savior, He can save your life Let me tell you, brother, I’ll stand and testify He’s the way to freedom, just take a step, believe Now is the time, come and see, Oh He is all You need BRIDGE Hallelujah! What a Savior! Hallelujah! What a friend!
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She’s My Christmas List Nancy Blandford, Amy Carlock, Mitch Collins VERSE 1 Dear Santa, do you remember all those crazy things I’ve had on my Christmas lists, that you did not bring Like that classic ‘67 convertible corvette Or a private island of my own, where I land on my Learjet Now Santa, this year I’m begging, please don’t let me down Cuz I’ve met the woman of my dreams she’s all I think about CHORUS She’s the jingle, jingle, jingling, ringing my bell Yeah, the tingle, tingle, tingling, I need this Noel So while you’re out Chris Kringling, don’t forget my wish She’s the only thing I want, she’s my Christmas list VERSE 2 I know you cannot leave her under my tree Maybe she’s been asking for a country boy like me Please use your Santa magic before ho, ho, hoing, home I don’t wanna be all by myself beneath the mistletoe Santa come Christmas morning, I don’t know what's in store But I hope I hear her knock, knock, knocking, knocking at my door CHORUS She’s the jingle, jingle, jingling, ringing my bell Yeah, the tingle, tingle, tingling, I need this Noel So while you’re out Chris Kringling, don’t forget my wish She’s the only thing I want, she’s my Christmas list BRIDGE I wake up to the sound of reindeer on my roof I run down, all I find, a brand new pair of boots. To my surprise,tucked inside, I find her Christmas list. On every line, my name is all that’s written down on it.
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Rest Nancy Blandford, Sarah Stankiewicz, Cole Tague VS1 The hands of time are clutching at my chest And they squeeze, squeeze, squeeze, till there’s nothing left I can’t see straight. I don’t know where to look I can’t give up, but I wish I could VS2 My thoughts erupt, with never ending lists As I check, check, check, things keep getting missed I can’t live up, and I never will But You show up and tell me to be still CHORUS Hit pause, reset, It’s time to catch my breath, Find peace, refresh, With You, I find my rest. VS3 I’ve found my stride, when You took the lead Now I rise, rise, rise, to Your victory In everything, You are all I see You are all I breathe, You are all I need V4 And even if I fall apart again And then I fall again I know I’m gonna win Cause you’re everything, You are all I see You are all I breathe, You are all I need
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Surrender is My Victory Nancy Blandford, Laura Dickey, Sarah Stankiewicz, Cole Tague VERSE 1 Back and forth Like a tug-of-war Hold on tight Then yank it right back VERSE 2 Feel the burn Pull a little more No control Yet I tighten my grip I think I might slip Don’t think I can hold on any longer CHORUS Let go, Give in Lay down, to stand again God, You know what’s best for me Surrender is my victory VERSE 3 Now I know That we’re on the same page When I mess up (wait What’s my line?) Then i’ll bring it right back Don’t think twice just hold on a bit longer BRIDGE Just like a game, I want to win But winning means I’m giving in And giving in, means trusting You So I trust you
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Paid the Cost Nancy Blandford, Chris Clayton, Russ Parrish, Sarah Stankiewicz Vs 1 A crushing debt I could not pay My sin so vile, I was wrecked by shame The chasm was wide, yet He found me He bought my freedom at Calvary Chorus: Paid in full, with His blood It is finished, Love has won Every sin nailed to the cross Once and for all, He paid the cost Vs 2 No more a slave to what I’ve done Forever free, new life’s begun It’s not by works that I am saved But by His power, His endless grace Bridge: He chose to die, at my expense So I’ll choose to live, Only for Him x2 Vs 3 So when I shed my earthly flesh My soul released, I’ll be home at last Hell lost its power, death lost its sting Christ is my vict’ry, Christ is my King
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The Craftsman Nancy Blandford, Rebecca Sehnert, Sarah Stankiewicz VERSE 1 The table saw is silent The craftsman has gone home I still can see him smiling As he chiseled and he honed He left his favorite hammer On the workbench by the door By trade he was a carpenter But he worked on so much more CHORUS A life of building patience, a heart that modeled grace His blueprint was the Bible, and the love of God, his strength He always sought the Master in each and every task And I learned from the craftsman, that what’s built for heaven lasts VERSE 2 His hands were rough and calloused And skilled to make wood shine So obvious his talent Yet he stayed meek and kind His time on earth seemed measured By the heirlooms that he made But he was crafting treasures That he knew would never fade BRIDGE As he stood before the Father Overwhelmed by perfect love I know he heard those precious words Well done, my faithful son Well done... He lived... nancy@builtindeign.net 231-675-6892
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THUNDER IN THE DESERT Nancy Blandford, Amy Carlock, Shirley Nagel  VERSE 1: John was a voice crying in the wilderness Like thunder announcing the rain He boldly proclaimed, Prepare Ye the way, For the One who is mighty to save! CHORUS: Do you want to be the thunder in the desert? Just like John, do ya wanna point the way? We are called to Testify, This Barren Land can be revived Do you want to be the thunder in the desert today? VERSE 2: We are a voice calling in our wilderness Come drink from the fountain of grace  We boldly proclaim, Our Lord is the way He’s the One who is mighty to save BRIDGE See the lightning flash, Hear the thunder crash The world is gonna feel it when we rumble
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Workin’ For My Lord Nancy Blandford & Shirley Nagel VERSE 1 I work for the night is coming When man shall work no more I keep my hand upon the plow Cause I’m workin’ for my Lord VERSE 2 I work for the promised harvest I’ll gladly do my part Each day I try to do my best Cause I’m working for my Lord...Oh yes CHORUS I’m workin’ for my Lord, sowing seeds of truth Everywhere I set my feet, I’m sharing God’s good news I’m not chasing worldly gain, heaven holds my reward Cause Jesus is my Master and I’m working for my Lord VERSE 3 I work for my Savior’s glory My time on earth is short But I’ll boldly wave His banner high Cause I’m working for my Lord...Oh yes CHORUS BRIDGE/MOD Though I may not see the yield It’s my job to tend the field There’s kingdom work to do But the laborers are few...so I’m CHORUS/TAG
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The Wonder Of It All Nancy Blandford, Mark Kimmel, Ed Stivers V1 The house is decorated A feast is on the stove Momma’s wrapped the presents Pretty ribbons, dainty bows The family has all gathered Singing carols and old hymns Daddy’d read the gospel story Peace on earth, goodwill to men CH Oh the wonder of it all The wonder of it all This tiny baby born in Bethlehem Oh the wonder of it all Grace became so small                       Heaven’s Child became The Wonder Of It All V2  The Lord of all creation Sleeping in the hay The hope of all the nations Drew His first breath on that day No had expected Every heartbeat of this child Would beat with God’s own mercy His love so meek and mild BR A gift beyond all measure The Father’s perfect son The fullness of His glory in A bundled little One
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I Can’t Wait for Christmas (Christmas Everywhere) Rachel Barrentine, Nancy Blandford, Sarah Stankiewicz Vs 1 Crackling fires and hot cocoa   Kisses ‘neath the mistletoe Oh, I can’t wait for Christmas Scent of pine trees, homemade pie Windows full of candle light Oh, I can’t wait for Christmas Chorus Counting down the days Magic fills the air Hear the laughter, feel the cheer Families on their way Homes are lit with love  It’s Christmas everywhere Vs 2 Snowy sidewalks, silver bells Santa and his happy elves Oh, I can’t wait for Christmas Children snugglin’, lights turned low Listening for that “ho, ho, ho” Oh, I can’t wait for Christmas 
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It’s Christmas Everywhere Rachel Barrentine, Nancy Blandford, Sarah Stankiewicz Vs 1 Crackling fires and mistletoe Cider bubbling on the stove Oh, I can’t wait for Christmas Scent of pine trees, homemade pie Windows full of candlelight  Oh, I can’t wait for Christmas Chorus Counting down the days Magic fills the air Hear the laughter, feel the cheer Families on their way Homes are lit with love  It’s Christmas everywhere Vs 2 Frosty sidewalks, silver bells Santa and his happy elves It’s almost time for Christmas  Children snugglin’, lights turned low Listening for that “ho, ho, ho” It’s almost time for Christmas 
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IT TOOK A CROSS Nancy Blandford, Kerry Buck, Shirley Nagel VERSE 1 A mother’s eyes were filled with tears She had held His hand for years But His hands are held by rusty nails today Why didn’t He resist? Did it have to end to this? Couldn’t there have been another way? CHORUS It took a cross to crucify my Savior It took a cross to change the course of time A rough and rugged tree held heaven’s perfect King To make a way for you and me it took a cross VERSE 2 The Father knew this day would come When He’d offer up His Son In a scene so cruel He’d turn His face away But to pay sin’s awful price Would demand a sacrifice That Christ, the spotless Lamb, would have to pay BRIDGE Lifted up just like the prophets said Pierced for me, the one who should have been condemned
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Just Like Jesus Nancy Blandford, Rebecca Sehnert, Sarah Stankiewicz Vs 1 My Jesus, looked upon the crowd Deeply moved with compassion His mercy poured out To the hopeless and hurting To the weary and lost My Savior, He saw it all Vs 2 My Jesus, knelt down in the dirt Humbly washed the feet of sinners He taught how to serve All the orphans and widows, Every neighbor and friend My Savior, His love knew no end CHORUS So let me love like He loves See as He sees us Oh help me walk and talk and move and breathe Live each moment faithfully I want to be, I want to be, just like Jesus VS3 My Jesus, left the ninety-nine Fiercely chased down this rebel Said “This one is mine” Oh the ultimate kindness The favor of His touch My Shepherd,He lifted me up My Shepherd, lifted me up
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ALL IN GOD’S TIME Nancy Blandford, Diana Blum, Shirley Nagel  VERSE 1 Fear of the future Regrets of the past So much unknown How long will this last? But I’m waiting Growing Trusting  Knowing that it’s all in God’s time.                                       CHORUS All in God’s Time All in God’s Time Jehovah Jireh, the Lord will provide Yes, it’s all in God’s time. VERSE 2 Here in this moment He’s working His plan No need to doubt He’s holding my hand While  I’m waiting Growing Trusting  Knowing that it’s all in God’s time CHORUS All in God’s Time All in God’s Time Jehovah Jireh, the Lord will provide Yes, It’s all in God’s time. BRIDGE/MOD My God’s always faithful       In all of His ways He’s never early,  Never late CHORUS
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WEIGHTLESS Nancy Blandford, Shirley Nagel, Sarah Stankiewicz VERSE 1 Clouded by uncertainty Can’t escape reality Anxious thoughts are pulling me down You hear me as I’m crying out VERSE 2 I struggle even though I know You’re the One who’s in control Show me how to let it go And live CHORUS Weightless, floating free  Untethered, no gravity You’re all that carries me I am weightless VERSE 3 Lifted from the lowest depths Lifted by Your very breath Up to heights I’ve never been Now I’m CHORUS BRIDGE Take me higher, and higher and higher I want to soar Higher, and higher and higher CHORUS Nancy Blandford; blandfordnancy@gmail.com; 231.675.6892
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Showing Me Nancy Blandford, Cole Tague, Sarah Stankiewicz Verse 1 There’s love that goes beyond the stain of sin Love that goes much deeper than the secrets held within Love that would embrace me as I am Is greater than the stench of every place that I have been PC You have every right to boast but You won’t So I’ll boast for You Chorus God rolled back death like a stone When He rose No greater love has ever been shown And You keep on showing me Your love goes on and on and all along You keep on showing me You keep on showing me Verse 2 There’s love that goes beyond a burden bared Love that’s standing stronger than the sinner you have spared Love that would replace me as I am There’s love that bore a lion from a sacrificial lamb Bridge The cross says that we are loved The tomb shows that we’re alive Your spirit proves You’ve never left our side Oh, we can’t deny (last time)
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More To You Alisen Wells, Cole Tague, Nancy Blandford VERSE 1 To think the thought of you would be enough to keep me going But going was good enough for you I guess that all this time I missed the signs that you were showing It’s showing how much I played the fool PRE-CHORUS If you left cause there’s less of me It’s cause I gave CHORUS More to you With all the time spent I thought that I meant More to you With all that I’ve spent I wish that I meant More to you x2 VERSE 2 I hope you think I’m swimming, but I’m drowning in a thought, babe I thought, babe, you’d pull me from the deep But now my heart is filling with the weight of this regret, babe Regretting, that you made me believe PRE-CHORUS That you left cause there’s less of me It’s cause I gave BRIDGE Just trying to find us, I couldn’t remind us Of love ever after, cause I’m just an after, afterthought And I thought you would want me, that I meant Something, anything (more to you)
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ALL THAT GLITTERS Nancy Blandford BMI 550392432, Amy Carlock BMI 00239687714, Kathy Kay Wallace V1 Wished  he’d  turned  to Jesus to help him find his way back   After wastin’ his life chasin’ things,  he thought he had to have The shimmer and sparkle lured him down an empty path     And he found out the hard way that shiny doesn’t last   CHORUS All That Glitters is not gold                                 Smoke and mirrors led him far away from home Denied himself nothing, left everything behind  Walked away from family just to feed his foolish pride One day he woke up cold and all alone   And realized All That  Glitters is not gold   V2 Dancin’ with his demons, He was putin’ on a show   Running fast pace in a losing race, tired and feeling old  All his fame and fortune can’t buy back what the devil stole  Riches don’t mean nothin’ when there’s tarnish on your soul CHORUS All That Glitters is not gold  Smoke and mirrors led him far away from home Denied himself nothing, left everything behind  Walked away from family just  to feed his foolish pride  One day he woke up cold and all alone  And realized All That Glitters is not gold  BRIDGE Every mistake, every wrong turn   Every hard lesson that he had to learn  LAST CHORUS All That Glitters is not gold  Smoke and mirrors led him far away from home Denied himself nothing, left everything behind  Walked away from family just to feed his foolish pride  Today he woke up tired of being alone  And realized All That Glitters is not gold 
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Standing On That Rock Nancy Blandford, Rebecca Sehnert, Sarah Stankiewicz VERSE 1: There is no other God beside our God Everlasting, faithful and strong He’s our firm foundation Throughout all the ages There is no other God beside our God CHORUS: We’re standing on that solid Rock The Rock that won’t be shaken And we’re trusting in our sovereign God Whose love is never changing In this world we will have trouble But Jesus said take heart For He has overcome the world And we’re standing on that Rock VERSE 2: There is no better place that we can be Than surrounded and guarded by peace Though we’re crushed, we’re not broken His promise still holds us There is no better place that we can be BRIDGE: Our rock, that never moves? Our rock, of grace and truth The rock that never fails us Oh, You’ll never fail us Our rock, through history? Our rock, You’ll always be The rock of our salvation?Oh, Jesus, our salvation
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I JUST CAN!T TELL IT ALL © 2023. Written By: Rhonda Frye, Nancy Blandford, & Jaclynn Huse VERSE 1: I know me So does He The things I!ve done (all) My unbelief How could Jesus give such grace? Show me undeserving love? How do I begin to thank Him? When words can!t measure up CHORUS He took the nails on that rugged tree He bore the cross that was meant for me He cleared my name when He took the fall I just can!t tell it all (No, I just can!t tell it all) VERSE 2: I know Him He!s my friend He!s always there Yes, He!s always been What did Jesus see in me? Why would He redeem my life? He!s been so faithful and so good Oh I gotta testify… BRIDGE: No book could hold my story His blood stains every page His mercy overwhelms me There!s so much l wanna say
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HOMEWARD   Stacy Riddle, April Joiner, Nancy Blandford Verse 1 I’m on my way,  I’m chasing dreams, Tryin’ to find my place in this big world, this big world Was glad to give up everything For the chance to go give it a whirl, to find that pearl Pre-Chorus Sittin’ here alone I see It’s so much harder than it seems              All my small town memories got me looking… Chorus Homeward— Homeward— No matter where on earth I go There’s a longing in my soul Leading me, leading me Leading homeward Verse 2 I thought I had it figured out I was sure by now I’d make my mark, reach the stars Stranger’s faces all around Now these crowded streets have lost their charm …. Pre-Chorus Underneath these neon lights All the colors shine so bright But I miss my diamond sky, got me looking                              Bridge Back to where the people love me Where everybody knows my name                                  All these things that I thought would make ?me happy Maybe I was wrong  Take me…
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