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Nancy Blandford

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Genres Christian Contemporary (CCM), Christian Praise/Worship, Christian
Instruments Guitar, Mandolin
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PEOPLE OF LIGHT

Plays: 93
Lyrics
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

Livin' Out Loud

Plays: 12
Lyrics
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

NICE TRY

Plays: 4
Lyrics
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

Alive

Plays: 5
Lyrics
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!

BEAUTIFUL ALLEGIANCE

Plays: 4
Lyrics
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.

CHECK THE MAP

Plays: 2
Lyrics
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

WE BEHOLD YOU

Plays: 4
Lyrics
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

JUST STAND

Plays: 9
Lyrics
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

WHEN THE WINTER WON'T LET GO

Plays: 0
Lyrics
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

Something Beautiful

Plays: 4
Lyrics
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

BOOK ME A ROOM

Plays: 2
Lyrics
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



TAG YOU'RE IT

Plays: 1
Lyrics
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

THE LORD IS BY MY SIDE

Plays: 2
Lyrics
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

CRAZY LIFE

Plays: 1
Lyrics
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

ONE TOUCH

Plays: 2
Lyrics
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

CAN'T STOP SINGING YOUR NAME

Plays: 1
Lyrics
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

WHAT MY GOD CAN DO

Plays: 0
Lyrics
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

The Shepherd's Got My Back

Plays: 0
Lyrics
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

So Help Me

Plays: 0
Lyrics
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

HOLD ON TO HOPE

Plays: 1
Lyrics
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

CHEMISTRY

Plays: 0
Lyrics
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

Come See For Yourself

Plays: 0
Lyrics
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!

She's My Christmas List

Plays: 1
Lyrics
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.

Rest

Plays: 0
Lyrics
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

SURRENDER IS MY VICTORY

Plays: 0
Lyrics
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

He Paid the Cost

Plays: 0
Lyrics
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

The Craftsman

Plays: 3
Lyrics
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

Thunder in the Desert

Plays: 0
Lyrics
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

Workin' For My Lord

Plays: 1
Lyrics
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

The Wonder

Plays: 1
Lyrics
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

I CAN'T WAIT FOR CHRISTMAS

Plays: 1
Lyrics
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 

It's Christmas Everywhere

Plays: 2
Lyrics
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 

It Took A Cross

Plays: 0
Lyrics
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

Just Like Jesus

Plays: 1
Lyrics
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

All in God's Time

Plays: 0
Lyrics
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

Weightless

Plays: 1
Lyrics
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



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Showing Me

Plays: 0
Lyrics
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)

More To You

Plays: 0
Lyrics
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)

All That Glitters

Plays: 1
Lyrics
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 

Standing on That Rock

Plays: 0
Lyrics
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

I Just Can’t Tell It All

Plays: 1
Lyrics
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

Homeward

Plays: 0
Lyrics
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 
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