DAWN OF A NEW ERA

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Here before Dawn has yet to appear

A forest of song caresses my ear 

A chorus of angels chases the night 

And summons the morning’s shimmering light 

I look to the East, I gaze at the skies 

And soon I can see her sparkling eyes 

With visions of her sweet smile 

Still lingering  

I knew it as soon as she stepped on the scene 

Here was the woman revealed in a dream 

Serene in a confidence fastened to Truth 

Veiling a glory of permanent youth 

I pray to the Lord, “O, how could it be, 

That You have provided this gift unto me? 

For I’m just an ungrateful child 

Still lost in sin” 

Long after time has ceased to make sense 

No longer trapped in these temporal tents 

The logic of all of Your Love will be known 

I will bow down at Your radiant throne 

And when I look up, without any word 

I’ll know all the pleas of my heart had been heard 

That You made the two of us one 

To worship You 

Together 

And to gather Together

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The One, The One The One, The One  

The One, from the beginning T

he One, here at the end 

The One, keeps us from sinning T

he One, our dearest Friend  

He spoke us into existence 

Exploding out of the void  

The One, The One  T

he One, without a blemish 

The One, washes us clean 

The One, sent to replenish 

The One, sent to redeem

 The One, put it in practice 

The One, shows us the way 

\The One, giving us access 

The One, hears when we pray  

Though bruised beyond recognition 

His wounds have covered our sins  

The One, The One  

The One, vanquishing Satan 

The One, conquered the grave 

The One, might keep us waitin’ 

But the One is mighty to save 

The One, beyond comprehension 

The One, bringing Shalom 

The One, lessening tension 

The One, making us whole    

Not one of His promises fails us 

Our Comforter here in the storm  

The One, The One  

The One, never forsakes us 

The One, always is true 

The One, loving and gracious 

The One, cares what we do 

The One, created the cosmos 

The One, counts every star 

The One, sees without flaws so 

The One, knows who we are  

He disciplines us as Our Father 

His Mysteries being revealed  

The One, The One  

The One, stands in the doorway T

he One, knocks at our heart 

The One, loves us in more ways 

So the One, never will part 

The One, holy and righteous 

The One, reigns from His throne 

The One, ever delights us 

The One, calling us Home  

He’ll come in shimmering glory 

To judge the living and dead  

The One, The One The One, The One 

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Wearin’ a mask in public

Fearin’ the latest news

Wishin’ they’d change the subject

I’m tellin’ ya’ what I got

I got the COVID Blues

Never been so frustrated

Bring me a barrel-o-booze

But I can’t barely taste it

I’m tellin’ ya’ what I got

I got the COVID Blues

Tryin’ to keep my distance

From everyone that I see

Buildin’ up my resistance

Prayin’ on bended knee

I frantically search for wisdom

On which of the shots to choose

Get jabbed or get sent to prison

I’m tellin’ ya’ what I got

I got the COVID Blues

Lord, how I’m feelin’ desperate

Dreadin’ the bitter end

But maybe there’ll be a respite

Comin’ around the bend

And so as I leave you wond’ring

Whether I’ve blown a fuse

I’m certain of only one thing

I’m tellin’ ya’ what I got

I got the COVID Blues

I’m tellin’ ya’ what I got

I got the COVID Blues

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Let us grow in wisdom and power and love  

Break open my heart 

Focus my eyes 

Lord, set me apart 

And make me wise  

Though lawlessness spills 

All over this place 

Lord, harness my will 

To seek only Thy face  

When floodwaters crest 

Then slowly subside 

Lord, into Thy rest 

Please let me abide  

Till righteousness reigns 

And we claim the prize 

Lord, ease all our pains 

And make us wise

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How can all o’ you be so stupid? 

How come everything’s such a mess? 

How’re you so quickly deluded 

Trustin’ every word of the press?  

You’re fallin’ for the schemes of the devil 

Don’t ya’ know he lurks in the church? 

He’ll tinker with yer’ thinkin’ and then he’ll 

Leave ya’ all alone in a Lurch  

Be reconciled 

Come as a child 

Rest in His embrace 

Glory in His face 

Of love for us 

Amen  

How could I be so apathetic 

Not to notice all of her pain? 

Shelter-less and so unprotected 

Shiverin’ alone in the rain  

Neither can I know all the sorrow 

That bigotry and racism wreak 

Help me, Lord, to make a tomorrow 

Where selfless love is all that I seek  

Be reconciled 

Come as a child 

Rest in His embrace 

Glory in His face 

Of love for us 

Amen 

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A loving wife 

You gave us life 

Now here we are 

To ease your strife  

Time to close your eyes 

No more painful sighs 

Heaven waits on high 

A Golden Lullaby  

You’ve done your best 

We’ll do the rest 

The four of us 

The ones you blessed  

Nurtured by your love 

We all rose above 

Heaven waits on high 

A Golden Lullaby  

Now it’s time 

To ease your mind 

To leave all cares 

And doubts behind  

Take a final breath 

No despair in death 

Heaven waits on high 

A Golden Lullaby  

And as we try 

To say goodbye 

Tears we’ll cry 

A Golden Lullaby