"Mercy of Jesus" from "Walls Fall Down"
Listen to “Mercy of Jesus” from “Walls Fall Down”
“Mercy of Jesus” Charts
mercy of jesus lyrics
Verse 1
I'm no stranger to sin
I've hurt You so
I don't do what I ought
I don't live what I know
But I fall in Your arms
Cry Father I've lost
The battle was long
The lines were all crossed but
Chorus
Oh the mercy of Jesus
Covers us worst ones covers me
Your blood the greatest of fountains
Oh mighty ocean please cover me
Mercy of Jesus You cover me
Verse 2
I've squandered my love
I've spent all my life
I find myself lost
'Cause I chose to hide
Oh Savior come save
I'm sick and in need
Oh will You come heal
What I've done to me oh
Bridge
All the sins of the world
Were washed by Your blood
When You spilled all Your love
Does Your heart still pour out
Forgive all my sin
Oh dear mercy please run
All the sins of the world
Were washed by Your blood
When You spilled all Your love
Does Your heart still pour out
Forgive all my sin
Oh dear mercy I come
"King of the Saints" from "Walls Fall Down"
Listen to “King of the Saints” from “Walls Fall Down”
King of the saints lyrics
Verse 1
Host of Heaven arise now and sing
Earth abound with praises
Let the sum of creation now bring
The song of ages
Chorus
To Him who sits on the throne be all
Blessing and Honor
Unto the Lamb who was slain be all
Glory and power, amen
Verse 2
Saints and sinners, behold now the King
God of Love and justice
By grace we are ransomed and free
Sovereign blood as saved us
Bridge
King of the saints will reign
Over every other name
The sons of the earth
And the gods of the world will proclaim
For You are the Lord over all
Every kingdom and nation will fall
At the feet of the Almighty God
So sing praise
"Divinity" by May Angeles
Listen to “Divinity” by May Angeles, from her debut album, “Never Wanna Go Back”
“Divinity” chord charts
Live Video From
The Emerging Sound Summer Songwriting Camp
“Divinity” lyrics
Verse 1
In the beginning
You spoke to the dark
Set into orbit
The moon and the stars
Mountains and valleys
Were carved by Your hand
Boundaries were painted
Between sea and sand
Pre-Chorus
You called it, "Good"
You call me, "Good"
Ooo, ooo
Verse 2
Son of Divinity
Wrapped in our flesh
You could have said, "No"
But You chose to say, "Yes"
Stepped out of heaven
Abandoned Your throne
Picked up my cross and
You called it Your own
Pre-Chorus
You called me in
You call me, "Friend"
Chorus
Ooo, ooo
Ooo, ooo
Verse 3
Spirit of holiness living in me
Fulfilling the promise
You said You would keep
And if I am abiding
With Father and Son
Your power is mine and
Your will shall be done
Your power is mine and
Your will shall be done
Chorus
Ooo, ooo
Ooo, ooo
"O Death" by Melanie Tierce
Listen to “O Death” by Melanie Tierce from her debut album, “City of God.”
Listen to “O Death”
from “City of God.”
O Death lyrics
VERSE 1
O death, where’s your boast
Where’s your glory
What of your pretension
Have you left
Foolish was your pride
And vain ambition
You tried and were found
Wanting in the end
CHORUS
All you did was all you
Could and yet it failed you
For Jesus rose and sank
You to the grave
And in resurrection
I refuse to fear you
O death, you died
And I’m alive instead
VERSE 2
O death, where’s your bite
Where’s your triumph
Quickly how the tables
Turned, it seems
You must’ve thought that
Friday sealed your victory
But Sunday came and
Trampled on your scheme
CHORUS
All you did was
All you could
And yet it failed you
For Jesus rose and
Sank you to the grave
And in resurrection
I refuse to fear you
O death, you died
And I'm alive instead
BRIDGE
All you meant for evil
God destined for my good
Kill my body you could
But still I’ll live on forever
And when I should
Breathe no more
Louder then I’ll sing for
Death you are the wide door
To where I’ll live on forever
(In the presence of my Savior)
CHORUS 2
Thank you Jesus for
The way that it is finished
Thank you Jesus for
The way that it is done
Thank you Jesus for
The \way of Your salvation
O Jesus, for Your
Death defying love
"Go To Live With God" from "Never Wanna Go Back"
Listen to “Go To Live With God” from “Never Wanna Go Back”
Listen to “Go To Live With God”
from “Never Wanna Go Back”
Lyric Video for “Go To Live With God”
“Go To Live With God” lyrics
Verse
Here I go to lay me down
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
I'll wake to find myself at home
There the Lord will welcome me
Chorus
And I will have all of Him
The moment I enter in
Then it will all make sense
When I go to live with God
Just like the setting sun
Oh when my race is run
I'll hear Him say "well done"
When I go to live with God
Verse
How the light will warm my face
When I look into His eyes
I will hold the nail pierced hands
I'll lay my life down for His prize
Chorus
And I will have all of Him
The moment I enter in
Then it will all make sense
When I go to live with God
Just like the setting sun
Oh when my race is run
I'll hear Him say "well done"
When I go to live with God
Bridge
From glory to glory
I will see what I was made for
From glory to glory
I will see what I was made for
Chorus
And I will have all of Him
The moment I enter in
Then it will all make sense
When I go to live with God
Just like the setting sun
Oh when my race is run
I'll hear Him say "well done"
When I go to live with God
And I will have all of Him
The moment I enter in
Then it will all make sense
When I go to live with God
Just like the setting sun
Oh when my race is run
I'll hear Him say "well done"
When I go to live with God
I will go, I will go
Yes, I will go to live with God
I will go, I will go
I will go to live with God
"We the People Praise" feat. Wesley Nilsen, May Angeles, and Mary Grace
Listen to “We the People Praise” feat. Wesley Nilsen, May Angeles, and Mary Grace from the album, “Walls Fall Down”
We The People Praise lyrics
Verse 1
We confess we’re not the Savior
We confess we must be saved
We confess the mighty Warrior
Who has the Name above all names
Verse 2
We confess there’s one Provider
He alone the Source of good
The Lord of Hosts is our great Father
We trust like sons and daughters would
Pre-Chorus
Once we were tired poor
And huddled masses
Yearning to breathe free
Known as tempest-tossed neglected lost
Yet at best we were the least of these
Chorus
You took us in and
You called us Your children
Gave us a home
Where we gather at Your feet
You are the only One we’ll ever want
And You are all that we will ever need
Verse 3
Who is this who welcomes sinners
Who is this who makes them saints
Who is this who forms a kingdom
Of former prodigals and slaves
Bridge
Praise we the people praise
Everybody lift your voice
And praise King Jesus
Tag
You are the only One we’ll ever want
And You are all that we will ever need
CREDITS:
writers: Jennie Lee Riddle, May angeles, tobin alford
Producers: David Riddle & Mitch Schneider
mastered by Nathan Forsbach
mixed by David Riddle
"Time to Rise Up" feat. Wesley Nilsen, Mary Grace and May Angeles
Listen to “Time to Rise Up” from the album “Walls Fall Down”
Listen to “Time to Rise Up”
from “Walls Fall Down”
“Time To Rise Up” lyrics
Verse 1
In the name of Jesus
It will come to pass
Ev'ry hungry soul
Will feast on what will last
He is our sustainer
Manna that endures
Just as it is written
We will live on His ev'ry Word
Verse 2
In the name of Jesus
It will come to pass
The saints will all emerge
One thing within our grasp
The hand of our dear
Savior we take nothing less
Just as it is written we
Won't put Him to the test
Pre-Chorus
It's time to get ready
It's gonna be worth it
Chorus
Calling all you sleepers
Wake up and prophesy
The Kingdom is among us
It's not hidden from our eyes
It's truer than the morning
It's wider than the skies
Come on sons and daughters
It's time to rise up and shine
Verse 3
In the name of Jesus
It will come to pass
That every knee will bow
And every tongue confess
Jesus King of Glory
Lamb upon the throne
Just as it is written
We will worship Him alone
Bridge
The day is getting close
The table is prepared
The lamps are full and burning bright
The clouds are gathering
For the coming of the King
Shout it's almost wedding time
CREDITS:
writers: Jennie Lee Riddle, Wesley Nilsen, May Angeles, Mary Grace Batson, Tobin Alford, Luke Cyrus, Kaden Slay, Melanie Tierce, Laurel Taylor, Benjamin Gazdik
Producers: David Riddle & Mitch Schneider
mastered by Nathan Forsbach
mixed by David Riddle
Kevin Jones’ Full-Length Album, "Simple as That"
Purchase Kevin Jones first ever full-length album, “Simple as That” here.
Purchase Kevin Jones first ever full-length album, “Simple as That” here
100% of the profits & proceeds of this digital album go to the Matamoros Children’s Home
Get Charts for “Nothing Left to Prove” feat. May Angeles.
Get Charts for “I Love to Say I Love You”
Get Charts for “Never Wanna Go Back” feat. Charity Gayle.
Get Charts for “Let Revival Come” feat. Joshua Sherman
Get Charts for “Spirit of the Living God” feat. Melanie Tierce
"Walls Fall Down" feat. Mary Grace, Wesley Nilsen, and May Angeles is now available!
Listen to “Walls Fall Down” feat. Mary Grace, Wesley Nilsen, and May Angeles. Signed physical copies of “Walls Fall Down” are available in-store and online at A Whole World of Good.
People & Songs Presents “Walls Fall Down”
Singles from “Walls Fall Down” include, “We The People Praise,” “O Death,” “Mercy of Jesus,” “Time to Rise Up,” and “Psalm 46 (Lord of Hosts)”
Album Credits
Produced by: David Riddle & Mitch Schneider
Executive Producer/A&R: Jennie Lee Riddle
Mix: David Riddle
Studio: Forsbach Productions
Master: Nathan Forsbach
Features: Mary Grace, Wesley Nilsen, & May Angeles
Gang Vocals: The Emerging Sound
Musicians: David Riddle, Mitch Schneider,
Garret Tyler, Hannah Tyler & Thea Brown
Photography: Andrew Riddle
Album Art: Daniel Riddle
Songwriters
Time to Rise Up- May Angeles, Mary Grace, Wesley Nilsen, Jennie Lee Riddle,
Tobin Alford, Benjamin Gazdik, Kaden Slay, Melanie Tierce, Luke Cyrus, Laurely Taylor
We the People Praise- May Angeles, Jennie Lee Riddle, Tobin Alford
Love Like This- Jennie Lee Riddle, Jason Walker
Mercy of Jesus- Jade Lundgren, Jennie Lee Riddle
King of the Saints- Jennie Lee Riddle, Matt Boswel
Walls Fall Down- Mary Grace, Ryan Kennedy, Michele McGovern
Psalm 46 (Lord of Hosts)- Jennie Lee Riddl, Shane Barnard, Josh Miller, Josiah Warneking
O Death- Stephen Marti
Until That Day Comes- Sean Carter, Megan Thurman, Brandon Collins, Crystal Yates
Benediction (As You Go)- Jennie Lee Riddle, Todd Smith, Charity Gayle
Marketing Team: Daniel Riddle, Sabin Flore, Andrew Riddle,
Brynne Fritjofson, Lexi Pearson, & Charles Graves
Pre-Order WALLS FALL DOWN feat. Mary Grace, Wesley Nilsen, and May Angeles
Walls Fall Down feat. Mary Grace, Wesley Nilsen, and May Angeles is available for pre-order now.
New Album, “Walls Fall Down” feat. Mary Grace, Wesley Nilsen, and May Angeles is now available for pre-order.
Enjoy the following singles from “Walls Fall Down” feat. Mary Grace, Wesley Nilsen, and May Angeles: “We The People Praise,” “O Death,” “Mercy of Jesus,” “Time to Rise Up,” and “Psalm 46” (Lord of Hosts)”
“We The People Praise” (feat. Wesley Nilsen, May Angeles, and Mary Grace) is now available everywhere music is sold and streamed online
“We The People Praise” was written by Jennie Lee Riddle, May Angeles, and Tobin Alford. Charts are available here.
“O Death” by Stephen Marti (feat. Mary Grace, Wesley Nilsen, and May Angeles) is now available everywhere music is sold and streamed online.
“O Death” was written by Stephen Marti. Charts are available here.
“Mercy of Jesus” (feat. Mary Grace, May Angeles, and Wesley Nilsen) is now available everywhere music is sold and streamed online
“Mercy of Jesus” was written by Jade Lundgren and Jennie Lee Riddle. Charts are available here.
“Time to Rise Up” (feat. Wesley Nilsen, Mary Grace, and May Angeles) is now available everywhere music is sold and streamed online
“Time to Rise Up” was written by Jennie Lee Riddle, May Angeles, Wesley Nilsen, Mary Grace, Tobin Alford, Luke Cyrus, Kaden Slay, Melanie Tierce, Benjamin Gazdik, and L. Taylor. Charts are available here.
“Psalm 46” (Lord of Hosts) [feat. Wesley Nilsen] is now available everywhere music is sold and streamed online
“Psalm 46” (Lord of Hosts) was written by Jennie Lee Riddle, Josh Miller, Josiah Warneking, and Shane Barnard. Charts are available here.
May Angeles' Debut Album, "Never Wanna Go Back" is Available Now Everywhere Music is Sold and Streamed Online!
May Angeles’ Debut Album, “Never Wanna Go Back” is available now everywhere music is sold and streamed online!
Listen to May Angeles’ Debut Album, “Never Wanna Go Back”
A word from May Angeles regarding her debut album, “Never Wanna Go Back”
“God ordained this record even when I was still a child and its release 20 plus years later is His incredible faithfulness on display. These songs have been saturated in prayer and in faith for you to be healed, revived, reconciled, encouraged, set free, restored, forgiven, filled with Joy, and known by God. Once you’ve experienced the goodness of God, you’ll truly never want to go back to life without Him—that is, true relationship with Him. May these songs bless you, aid you, and help you see how wide, long, high and deep God’s love for you is. He is worth EVERYTHING.”
Singles from the record include “Come Through,” “Go To Live With God,”
“O Mercy,” “Never Wanna Go Back,” and “Hideaway”
Album Credits
Produced By: Jake Brueckner
Executive Producer: Jennie Lee Riddle
Recorded At: Inn Record Time
A&R: Jennie Lee Riddle
Mixed By: Jake Brueckner
Mastered By: Voyager Mastering
Features: Wesley Nilsen, Mary Grace, & Jordan Merritt
Gang Vocals: People & Songs, The Emerging Sound Musicians: Jake Brueckner, Wesley Nilsen, Tobin Alford, Sabin Flore, & Steven Vanhorn
Album Art: May Angeles & Daniel Riddle
Photography: Andrew Riddle
Additional Production: Wesley Nilsen, Sabin Flore, & Phillip Yancey
Songwriters
Divinity (Kevin Jones, May Angeles, Micah Tyler, Wesley Nilsen, The Emerging Sound)
Come Through (May Angeles, Ryan Kennedy, Jennie Lee Riddle)
You’re Making a Way (May Angeles, Sabin Flore, Jennie Lee Riddle)
O Mercy (May Angeles, Wesley Nilsen, L. Taylor, Jennie Lee Riddle)
I Breath Your Praise (May Angeles, Sabin Flore, Jennie Lee Riddle)
Go To Live with God (May Angeles, Ryan Kennedy, Paul Herman, Jennie Lee Riddle, The Emerging Sound)
Throne Room Song (May Angeles, Ryan Kennedy, Steven Musso, The Emerging Sound)
Wide Eyed Wonder (Dustin Smith, Michael Farren, Jennie Lee Riddle)
Hideaway (May Angeles, Wesley Nilsen, L. Taylor)
Lift Oh Gates (Corey Voss, May Angeles, Jennie Lee Riddle, The Emerging Sound),
Thank You Song (David Gentiles, Kevin Jones, May Angeles)
Marketing Team: Daniel Riddle, Sabin Flore, Andrew Riddle, May Angeles,
Brynne Fritjofson, Lexi Pearson, & Charles Graves
"Come Through" by May Angeles
Faith is an every day, everywhere we go kind of walk. It’s a journey God invites us to take with Him, one step at a time.
Listen to “Come Through” from “Never Wanna Go Back”
“Faith . . . learning how to walk it out”
Faith is an every day, everywhere we go kind of walk. It’s a journey God invites us to take with Him, one step at a time. We learn how to humbly depend on the grace and strength of Jesus, while holding onto God’s promise in Joshua 1:9 that He will be there no matter where we go. He will COME THROUGH for all who put their trust in Him.
“Come Through” Charts
Come Through Lyrics
Verse 1
Faith
Learning how to walk it out and obey
Trusting in Your sovereign ways
Left the hometown on my own now
On the road and getting used to it
Parts I let die parts You rewrite
It’s a journey to the grand prize
Pre-Chorus
I know You got good comin'
As I’m becomin' more and more like You
I know that You'll come
Chorus
I know that I know that
I know that You'll come through
I know that I know that
I know that You'll come through
Verse 2
Wait
Only in Your perfect time You unveil
Let Your will be over mine
So I step out You and me now
I surrender You have all of me
Be my guide stay by my side
I’m all in and I’m ready 'cause
Interlude
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Ending
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh
Oh I know that you'll come through
Psalm 46 (Lord of Hosts)
Listen to “Psalm 46 (Lord of Hosts)” from the album, “Walls Fall Down”
Psalm 46 (Lord Of Hosts)
Verse 1
O come behold
The works of God
The nations at His feet
He breaks the bow
And bends the spear
And tells the wars to cease
O Mighty One of Israel
You are on our side
We walk by faith
In God who burns
The chariots with fire
Chorus
Lord of hosts You’re with us
With us in the fire
With us as a Shelter
With us in the storm
You will lead us
Through the fiercest battle
Oh where else would we go
But with the Lord of hosts
Verse 2
O God of Jacob fierce and great
You lift Your voice to speak
The earth it bows
And all the mountains
Move into the sea
O Lord You know
The hearts of men
And still You let them live
O God who makes
The mountains melt
Come wrestle us and win
O God who makes
The mountains melt
Come wrestle us and win
Bridge
Though oceans roar
You are the Lord of all
The One who calms
The wind and waves
And makes my heart be still
Though the earth gives way
The mountains move into the sea
The nations rage
I know my God is in control
May Angeles’ Debut Record “Never Wanna Go Back” is Available for Pre-Order Now!
The May Angeles album is up for Pre-Order on iTunes!
may angeles’ debut record, “never wanna go back” is available for pre-order now!
PHYSICAL COPIES OF MAY ANGELES’ DEBUT ALBUM, “NEVER WANNA GO BACK” ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.
AUTOGRAPHED COPIES OF “NEVER WANNA GO BACK” ARE NOW AVAILABLE
The May Angeles album is up for Pre-Order on iTunes! We are releasing our first pop record at the timely moment when the Joy, Peace, and Hope of Jesus Christ is needed more than ever! The restless world is spinning at a rapid pace and Jesus is calling for us! Onward, forward, outward, upward! Grab hold of your faith, fill up with oil, and get ready to run! Let’s Go Church! #NeverWannaGoBack
Enjoy the following singles from May’s debut album: “Come Through,” “O Mercy,” “Hideaway,” “Never Wanna Go Back” & “Go To Live With God.”
“COME THROUGH” BY MAY ANGELES IS NOW AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE MUSIC IS SOLD OR STREAMED ONLINE
“COME THROUGH” CHARTS AVAILABLE NOW!
“Come Through” by May Angeles, Jennie Lee Riddle, and Ryan Kennedy
“O MERCY” BY MAY ANGELES (FEAT. WESLEY NILSEN) NOW AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE MUSIC IS SOLD OR STREAMED ONLINE
“O MERCY” CHARTS AVAILABLE NOW!
“O Mercy” by Jennie Lee Riddle, May Angeles, Wesley Nilsen, and L. Taylor.
“HIDEAWAY” BY MAY ANGELES (FEAT. MARY GRACE & WESLEY NILSEN) EVERYWHERE MUSIC IS SOLD OR STREAMED ONLINE
“HIDEAWAY” CHARTS AVAILABLE NOW
“Hideaway” by May Angeles, Wesley Nilsen, and L. Taylor
“NEVER WANNA GO BACK” BY MAY ANGELES (FEAT. PEOPLE & SONGS) AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE MUSIC IS SOLD AND STREAMED ONLINE
“NEVER WANNA GO BACK” CHARTS ARE AVAILABLE NOW
“Never Wanna Go Back” by Kevin Jones, May Angeles, and The Emerging Sound
“GO TO LIVE WITH GOD” FEAT. MAY ANGELES NOW AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE MUSIC IS SOLD OR STREAMED ONLINE
“GO TO LIVE WITH GOD” CHARTS NOW AVAILABLE
“Go To Live With God” by Jennie Lee Riddle, May Angeles, Paul Herman, Ryan Kennedy, & The Emerging Sound
Never Wanna Go Back
The heart of Never Wanna Go Back is in many ways the spiritual grand-child of Leslie B. Tucker’s I Have Decided to Follow Jesus….
The heart of Never Wanna Go Back is in many ways the spiritual grand-child of Leslie B. Tucker’s I Have Decided to Follow Jesus.
“The cross before me, the world behind me; no turning back, no turning back”
It’s about never wanting to go back to old crutches, unhealthy coping mechanisms, or vices. It’s about leaving things that belong in the past to finally stay in the past and, with everything in us, pressing forward in pursuit of health, hope and trust in SOLID ground—that is Jesus. I’m here as a living testimony to the wonder-working power of Jesus leading me to health, hope and solid ground. Where would I be without Him? ..ah yes, I remember. I never wanna go back to that way of living.
I remember being obsessed with trying to live a perfect life and making sure Jesus only had good things to say about me on the Final Day of Judgement. Growing up in church, I learned all the do-not things and spent my adolescent years making sure I NEVER did any of the do-not things. “Do not be unkind”, “do not dishonor your parents'', “do not be selfish”, “do not be prideful”, “do not--” this consumed my mind 24/7. I spent every moment interrogating myself and, because of my small perspective, I convicted myself guilty every time. When I did fall short (because we all have and will fall short) and mess up, those moments became confirmation bias of the lies I bought into about myself.
That was a gateway to anxiety, depression, fear, worry, bitterness, anger, self-loathing, and comparison to name a few. I might as well have run right up to the Judgment Seat, taken the gavel out of Jesus’ hand and tried to do His job better. “Guilty! Guilty! Guilty!”, I would say. If you know me, I bet you’re thinking “what? no way.. sweet little joyful May?” Yes sir, yes ma’am. Sin looks ugly on everyone, and it will warp your ability to understand Grace. Looking back now, leaning on my own understanding was a big oof-and-a-half. All the while, sweet Jesus with His kind eyes (that brought me to repentance) was looking at me with care and perfect love. He was fully aware of everything I was feeling and thinking, but felt no need to give attention to what wasn’t true. He gently took the gavel back from my hand and struck the sounding block. Not Guilty! Not Guilty! Not Guilty! ...rang each hit. I couldn’t help but think about His sacrifice on the cross. He cast my sin away as far as west to east. Now that’s Grace.
I remember being on the floor on my knees when He opened my eyes. Repentance hit me like a salty wave, but washed me clean like His blood. It was like I could finally breathe for the first time and this weight I grudgingly carried all my life was lifted and placed where it belonged—not on my shoulders, but Jesus’. Perfectionism took its true and hideous form right before my eyes and I could see it for what it was. Ew. I couldn’t believe I wore that every day! Since then, I’ve resigned from trying to do God’s job. He does it so much better!
I’ve stopped searching and judging my own heart and I’ve dived head first into Psalm 139:23-24, “search me and know my heart. Try me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” I’ve found life now, and I’m leaving guilt in the past where it belongs. It’s so much better this way. Why would I ever want to go back to how I was? That chapter is sealed in Jesus’ name, and I praise the Lord for it! Now every time the enemy tries to attack me, I hang onto God’s every word of Revelation 12:11 which says, “they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.”
When we’re caught in the crossfire of anxiety and defeat, we have a third choice. And it’s a path far less traveled. One that often feels invisible when we’re blinded by our loyalty to ourselves. It’s a path that requires us to fix our eyes upward, rather than on ourselves. Who knows what treasures we’ll miss if we walk through life staring at our own feet in fear of whether the ground will hold or give way. I don’t know what you’re struggling with today, but one: it doesn’t define you. Two, there’s a better way and His name is Jesus. He leads to Life. I know that’s what you’re looking for. Three, behold, Jesus will make all things new. Journey onward with me toward this Promise:
“And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying:
“Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them.
They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God.
‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death
or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”
It is an invitation to go forward with Jesus, and not go back. Are you in?
“He's Way Ahead of You”
In life, all kinds of crazy things are thrown at us and they sometimes even make us feel crazy. And no matter how much we want to dodge them, we just can’t. We’ve all “taken some arrows” that pierced right to the core.
He’s Way Ahead of You
In life, all kinds of crazy things are thrown at us and they sometimes even make us feel crazy. And no matter how much we want to dodge them, we just can’t. We’ve all “taken some arrows” that pierced right to the core.
It wasn’t our choice for those things to happen to us, nor are they what we ever planned for. Life just happened. It’s okay that we don’t have all of the answers when the pain hits us all at once. It’s okay that we don’t understand what has happened, because “there is One Who understands.” Before we even knew it, Jesus went ahead of us and took those arrows using His own Body as our shield.
Jesus took on all of the pain, rejection, and distress known to humankind—the same pain, rejection, and distress that every one of us would experience. When time comes for the shots to be fired at us, His covering strength literally becomes our own and suddenly we are no longer vulnerable or alone.
Although there is actually a real hurt that barrels in and tries to stop us, and worse even, make us bitter, God is in the business of taking what was meant to harm us and turn it around for good.
"Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us" (Romans 5:3-5 NIV)
““I know you didn’t see this coming. I know it’s not what you planned. And its okay that you don’t know what to say or to do. God knows what has happened, and He’s way ahead of you.””
Verse 1:
This world is crazy
spinning out of control
people do the wildest things
And try to rob you of hope
Verse 2:
But there is a Promise
He’ll keep you stable and sane
His Word will give You clarity
and Faith to face the day
Pre Chorus:
There’s a hurt that
tries to stop you
And make you bitter if it could
But what was meant to harm you
My God will turn it
‘round for good
Chorus:
I know you didn’t see this coming
I know it's not what you planned
And it’s okay that you don’t
Know what to say or to do
God knows what has happened
And He’s way ahead of you
Verse 3:
So you’ve taken some arrows
Pierced you right to the core
But there is one who understands
He knows what you’ve faced them for
Verse 4:
He chose you on purpose
And put you on the front lines
The devil aimed and shot to kill
But He only hit your pride
Bridge:
You were fearfully
and wonderfully made
To be fearfully and
wonderfully brave
By Denita Gibbs feat. People & Songs, written by
Jennie Lee Riddle, Denita Gibbs and Laurel Taylor.
CCLI Song # 7164437
Hallelujah My Soul Sings
Though we may not recognize it in every moment, our very deepest need is the same one as the first man and woman that walked with God in the garden. They had face to face, heart to heart communion with Him. That was all they ever needed, and all any of us need. But…
How I long to join in with Heaven
How I long to meet with You face to face
But until I see You completely
I’ll wait with eyes of faith
Though we may not recognize it in every moment, our very deepest need is the same one as the first man and woman that walked with God in the garden. They had face to face, heart to heart communion with Him. That was all they ever needed, and all any of us need. But now we live in a broken world facing the consequences of having chosen something lesser.
In Christ, we've been forgiven and made alive; we're given a new heart that yearns for the breath of God the way our bodies require oxygen.
Paul says in Romans 8 that all of creation is groaning as it longs for the day that we will be glorified with Christ as the children of God. And in 1 Corinthians 13, “For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known.” What a promise! The earth, the heavens, our very bones, aren’t crying out in vain. One day I’ll know Jesus as intimately as He knows me. For now, In His kindness, He is revealing more and more of Himself through His Word and His Spirit than I’ll ever be able to fully grasp in this lifetime.
How I long to join in with Heaven
How I long to meet with You face to face
But until I see You completely
I’ll wait with eyes of faith
A Word from Melanie Tierce on City Of God
Right there in the midst of barren ruins, joy compelled me to dance. Over and over again I decided to spin on top of and in spite of the decay that surrounded me….
“For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come” - Hebrews 13:14
There is nothing that more thoroughly reminds me, “You are here on the map”, than when my eyes are filled with the sight of where we, as the Body of Christ, are headed! Again and again, I tell my soul of the destination toward which we are steadily running, where this race of faith finds its ultimate finish: the City of God. How often I must remind myself, “This is temporary! Look ahead! Do not forget what Jesus Himself is preparing! Don’t get too comfy! This world is not your home! Jesus is coming!” It is when I am filled with this faith that I am fueled to do what He has asked of me until He returns.
I once heard one of the most profound messages presenting the Gospel from pastor Renaut van der Riet, who spoke of our responsibility as Christ’s followers to “redeem the unredeemed spaces” by bringing the message of Christ’s redemption. This requires a willingness to go where most people do not want to go. It requires forsaking comfort and ease for the sake of loving sacrificially. We who have been redeemed can do nothing less than share Christ’s redemption to all people! We who have had our ashes traded for beauty, now, have the honor and responsibility of seeing all desolate things made beautiful.
This is why I love how the Lord orchestrated the artwork for this album, City of God. Right there in the midst of barren ruins, joy compelled me to dance. Over and over again I decided to spin on top of and in spite of the decay that surrounded me, hoping to capture in a picture the commissioning message of the Body of Christ: to live a life of redeeming the unredeemed spaces.
As the people of God, there is not a moment we wait aimlessly. As we actively and patiently anticipate God’s Kingdom, here in this in-between, we have the mandate to not grow weary in doing good. All of our sufferings, joys, tribulations, and triumphs dim in comparison to the glory in Him that is in fact being prepared for us! It is His word of promise to us,
“Let not your hearts be troubled […] I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.”
John 14:1-4 ESV.
We find our footing on the solid ground of the promise that faith indeed will one day be sight! Weeping will in fact only last for the night, and joy will stay for good when He brings that final morning dawn. Death will be fully swallowed up. Tears will be dried. And we will have Him—all of Him! No more seeing Him dimly as through a veil. Our hearts will finally meet what they have been longing for all this time: Our God, face to face. Jesus, the Son of God, on full display!
“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. “ And he who was seated on the throne said, ‘Behold, I am making all things new.’”
Revelation 21:1-5
Everything will be shaken. Everything temporary will pass away. Build here on Earth with materials that will last into eternity, and stake your life on the only things that will remain: the mercy, the magnificence, and the beauty of Jesus! Forever and ever, Amen.
Melanie Tierce
Sing
Since I was saved at the age of 15, I have been utterly fascinated with the “off script” pieces of our times of corporate worship. What I mean by that is….
SING
By Melanie Tierce
Since I was saved at the age of 15, I have been utterly fascinated with the “off script” pieces of our times of corporate worship. What I mean by that is….
“Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.” (Psalm 96:1)
“Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy” (Psalm 33:3)
“He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God.” (Psalm 40:3)
“Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, and His praise in the congregation of the godly ones!” (Psalm 149:1)
NEW songs written right there on the spot when the people of God gathered! Faith, expressed through melody by singers and non-singers alike! My goodness, it was beautiful! And exhilarating! It was so clear what special role God had designed “new songs” of worship to be!
Now, I know that this space in worship is not one that all denominations emphasize or practice. I wrote “Sing” as an invitation and challenge for those who are used to this way of worshipping Jesus AND for those for whom it is completely new! Its aim is to leave space for the believer to practice a posture that I believe is crucial to the life of faith. Brand new, in the moment praise, and the practice of it corporately, is a skill, a muscle, and I would even say a weapon, that God has given to His saints, and that we have the joy and honor of learning how to yield.
“Sing” is a means of posing to you this question, Church. Do we as a people know only how to follow another in worship, or do we, each of us of our own accord, know how to boldly enter the throne room of God by faith with thanksgiving and praise - any time and anywhere? When discouragement rears its head, and there is no one there to encourage us to sing, will the muscle be developed in us to recount the glories of God? Do we know how to stir our hearts to thanksgiving and praise IN SPITE of how we feel on any given day?
Have we rehearsed the wonders of His character to such a degree that it is our first response when life shakes us to the core and no one is looking?
Perhaps, this powerful skill is a small piece of what it looks like for us as the Body of Christ to continue growing up into “the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ” (Ephesians 4:13).
It is time we practice our praise.
Is it risky? Perhaps a little. Of course it is essential we stay grounded in the Word and always only offer healthy food to the body of Christ! However, it’s not risky enough to not do it! The Holy Spirit is excellent at teaching us the ways of praise!
Is it awkward? YES, AND THAT’S THE BEST PART. It is truly a fast track of growth for the Body! It immediately requires the corporate letting down of pride, and the LEAPING right on out of our comfort zone! It allows the worshipper to declare “I care more about God being praised than I care about what others think of me”
Is He worthy? Oh, yes. And that truly is the bottom line. Jesus is simply worthy of it ALL. Worthy of 100 percent of the glory. Worthy of a joyful noise, even when we look like fools! So go ahead and fling the doors of your heart wide open. Tell Jesus how much you love Him! For His glory, for His fame, right there in your living room, right there in your car! As we make our way all the way home... (Isaiah 35:10)
SING, saints of God.... go ahead and sing a new song!
If there were no more words on the screen
Would we still know how to sing?
How to bring a true offering of our devotion
We can’t rely on building drums
To come and stir our faith up
We’ve gotta know how to come
and lead ourselves in worship
Sing, saints of God, Sing!
Make your own melody of praise
And tell Him how you love Him
Sing, saints of God, Sing!
Let your hearts now respond
To our God and give Him glory
All it takes is “You are Good”
All it takes is “Thank you, Lord”
All it takes is “Worthy is the Lamb”
Isn’t he worthy?!
Worthy of a joyful noise
Even if I look like a fool!
My Jesus is just that good
I can’t contain it!
Get the Charts and Album.
Every Day
Right from the opening “ooo’s,” you know it’s going to be good. And when that first chorus hits, you can’t help but sing along:
Every Day
New Single From PEOPLE & SONGS Releases On Leap Day, 2020
Right from the opening “ooo’s,” you know it’s going to be good. And when that first chorus hits, you can’t help but sing along:
I gotta sing out a new song
Until my heart sings along
I’m gonna lift up a true praise
‘Cause You make me glad
So I will rejoice
Every Day…
“Every Day” is the latest single from PEOPLE & SONGS, released (ironically) on February 29, a special day that only comes around once every 4 years.
Wesley Nilsen, vocalist and bassist for PEOPLE & SONGS and one of the song’s co-writers, reflects, “Psalm 96 says, ‘Oh sing to the Lord a new song, sing to the Lord all the earth! Sing to the Lord, bless his name, tell of his salvation from day to day.’
“My salvation story is not always the first thing on my mind when I wake up in the morning, or even the central meditation of my heart throughout the day. But that’s to be expected; as humans, we’re all distractible and forgetful. I have to choose to obey the command to ‘sing a new song!’ My salvation isn’t a thing of the past; every day there is some new way that Jesus is working in me. He’s always leading me deeper in the new life I was born into. Like the chorus of this song says, I have to sing UNTIL my heart agrees with the truths that are being sung. That’s how I choose joy and stay thankful for what He’s done and what He’s doing!”
The third verse begins:
I tried to do life on my own
It left me empty and alone
I needed You to come and fill me...
Mary Grace, who sings lead on the third verse, says, “I love that reminder. We need Him to completely fill every space that we have tried to fill with lesser things. God longs to inhabit every part of our lives. He gives new life. He restores. He is redemption.
“It was such an honor to sing on this song with my good friends Wesley Nilsen and Kaden Slay,” continues Mary Grace. “I love the power behind the words ‘I’ve gotta sing out a new song until my heart sings along.’ Training our souls to sing in spite of what we feel is such a good skill to practice as a believer. I pray that this song helps you to lift your head no matter the circumstances and sing out your very own song to the only worthy King.”
“Every Day” was written by Wesley, Charity Gayle and Jairus Withrow, and recorded at the 3rd annual Turn Up The Lights worship festival in La Porte, Indiana last October. The purpose of Turn Up The Lights is to unite churches and entire cities in lifting up the Name of Jesus. “It’s stunning to realize that what began here in 2017 has quickly spread to various parts of the United States,” said Jennie Lee Riddle, founder of PEOPLE & SONGS and Turn Up The Lights. “This year we have seven festivals scheduled across the country.” For more information, go to turnupthelights.org.
Charts for “Every Day” are available on the People & Songs web store.
Also available on SongSelect. https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/7145985/every-day
CCLI #7145985