"One Thing I've Learned"
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One Thing I’ve Learned lyrics
Verse 1
I forgot all Mamma taught
And made my bed in hell
I had wandered far from home
As good as dead until
The Lord remembered ev'ry prayer
My heart had dared to speak
And took me up on all the words
He'd ever heard me sing
Chorus
I may not know much
But I know this
The Lord's a promise keeper and I'm His
He is fierce He is grace
He wouldn't let me get away
One thing I've learned
He will never change
Verse 2
I have written down His words
O'er melody and time
I am not who I once was
I'm now Freedom's prize
On the far side of the sea
Above celestial shores
I am seated with my King
Who reigns forevermore
Bridge
Jesus loves me this I know
For the Bible tells me so
I have tested this again and again
I am His and He is mine
He'll prove it till the end of time
Forevermore I'll stand in awe of Him
And He'll be better still
Than I can comprehend
"Shalom" by Jordan Merritt and Travis Ryan
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“I’ve searched so many years and miles and finally come to realize
The thing I want is only in your presence”
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Shalom Lyrics
Verse 1
I had so many questions
How to fill my hearts desire
And traded all my peace
To find the answers
I’m constantly exhausted
By the racing of this life
But once I stop and wait
And let you enter
Chorus 1
There’s Shalom
Shalom
The place where my heart
Finally feels home
Shalom
Verse 2
Your kindness is an ointment
That mends and makes me whole
But somehow I’m ashamed
To say I’m hurting
Your presence like an ocean to
The desert of my soul
But the moment I admit
That I am thirsty
Chorus 2
There’s Shalom
Shalom
The place where my heart
Finally feels home
Shalom
Shalom
No matter what I feel (seems)
Is going wrong
In spite of all the questions
Still I know There’s shalom
Bridge
A peace within
The turbulence
A fathers strength
A mothers kiss
I never have to
Question its intention
The safety of a faithful friend
The comfort of a lovers hand
That calms my heart
With intimate affection
I see it in the green of spring
I hear it when my children sing
I feel it in a melody’s expression
I’ve searched so many years and miles
And finally come to realize
The thing I want is
Only in Your presence
"Thank You Song (Bonus Track)" by May Angeles
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Thank You Song lyrics
[Intro]
One, two, three, four
[Chorus]
You've been so good to me
I can't help but to sing
Of Your goodness, Your loving-kindness
You've been so good to me
I can't help but to sing
How I thank You, oh, how I thank You, Lord
You've been so good to me
I can't help but to sing
Of Your goodness, Your loving-kindness
You've been so good to me
I can't help but to sing
How I thank You, oh, how I thank You, Lord
[Verse]
You've been my strength and my shield
I trust in You
You've been my strength and my shield
I trust in You
You
[Chorus]
You've been so good to me (Oh, oh)
I can't help but to sing (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
Of Your goodness (Oh, oh), Your loving-kindness (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
You've been so good to me (Oh, oh)
I can't help but to sing (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
How I thank You, oh, how I thank You, Lord
[Outro]
Oh, oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
How I thank You, oh, how I thank You, Lord
Oh, oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
How I thank You, oh, how I thank You, Lord
Benediction (As You Go)
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Benediciton (as you go)
lyrics
Verse 1
May the Lord grant you peace
May His love shine down
Love shine down
And meet your every need
And keep your feet from stumbling
And fix your eyes
On the mark on the prize
As you go
May you rest in Christ
Verse 2
Receive His grace
To love all men
In spite of all our differences
May your words be filled with life
That crumble walls of fear and pride
Take up the cross
To serve the least and the lost
As you go be the hands of God
Bridge
He is your strength
And your victory yeah
He comes behind you and heals
He is the cup and the portion
Your banner and shield
Verse 3
So be released be blessed be free
Live and move as the Spirit breathes
As you go go with God go in peace
"You're Making A Way" by May Angeles
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You’re Making A Way lyrics
Verse 1
You hold what I can’t hold in my hands
I know there’s a purpose and a plan
Even when it’s hard to understand
Pre-Chorus
One thing I know
You're in control
Chorus
(You're) making a way
You are the light
Piercing through all the darkness
You’re taking away
My desire to figure it out
Your promise remains
What you begin You are faithful to finish
You give me Your grace
To trust You in the now
Verse 2
All the doubt inside will disappear
As I brave the weight and the unclear
Perfect love will cast aside all fear
Bridge
So I will trust You with all of my heart
Leaning not on what I know
With every step I take I’ll praise You
Jesus You’re my constant hope
And I will trust You with all of my heart
Leaning not on what I know
With every step I take I'll praise You
Jesus I know You are
Ending
You give me Your grace
To trust You in the now
Melanie Tierce’s Debut Album City Of God
“Once we finally decided on the song sequence for the album, we were amazed how it naturally divided into two sections,” said Melanie. “So we decided to release it in two chapters—two parts of the story.”
CITY OF GOD
Melanie Tierce
Melanie Tierce’s Debut Album, City Of God
City Of God, Chapter 1
Sing (feat. People & Songs)
City Of God
What Love Is Like (feat. Kaden Slay)
Simple
Hallelujah My Soul Sings (feat. People & Songs)
So Close (feat. Kaden Slay)
City of God was written by Mark Benjamin, Michael Lawson, Melanie Tierce, Mark Swayze, and Daniel Riddle. It was A&R and executive produced by Jennie Lee Riddle, and produced by film score composer Bradford Nyght. Bradford brings an epic, cinematic quality to each breathtaking song.
Melanie says, “Once we heard Bradford’s work on the first track, we found it astounding. It was a joy and honor to get to choose him to work with.”
She continues, “Throughout the production process I did wonder how we would express such a huge sound, and yet still keep the closeness of the lyric and the vocal. The heart and the humanness of these songs of worship are incredibly important to me. I am amazed at how this project has accomplished both. A beautiful, huge backdrop of stunning arrangements supporting a very close and intimate experience of worship.”
Jennie Lee Riddle, the PEOPLE & SONGS label head, Executive Producer and A&R for Melanie Tierce, reflects on the album, “This record tells the epic tale of redemption in every lyric and every note. It is stunningly imaginative and fills your spirit to the brim with the Truth-filled tapestry of our life with God. The Gospel goes forth through story and song in an unforgettable, state-altering way that easily becomes a part of you. Each song is a journey into the heart of God.”
“Of all the works I’ve been privileged to touch, by far, this holds my heart. I’ve had the joy of walking with Melanie since she was 17. What a powerful woman of God she has become! She’s so in love with Jesus, and I am thankful for the way she helps me to see Him.”
“The lyrics and beauty of this record begged for a physical keepsake that one could have forever. We went to the time and expense to put together a gorgeous 6-panel cover captured in the ruins of Gary, Indiana, and an 8-page book containing every life-giving lyric. Not customary in today’s digital world, but it had to be done. I had to hold it in my hands, behold the the faith-filled art that promises resurrection, and read each hopeful word with my own eyes!”
Andrew Riddle was Melanie’s choice of photographer, videographer and editor. The layout and design were brought further to life by Daniel Riddle. Together they created a work of art.
City Of God, Chapter 2
Don’t Ever Let Me Go
I Am Your God
One More Step
Give Us Your Heart (feat. Kaden Slay)
Compelled (feat. People & Songs)
When The Stars Burn Down (feat. People & Songs)
O Death
“Compelled” was written by Melanie, Mary Grace and Wesley Nilsen for the first-ever gathering of Assemblies Of God World Mission missionaries from all around the globe. PEOPLE & SONGS had the holy privilege of joining the gathering and leading worship. See full story. Charts are available here.
Autographed Physical CD Album
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"I Am Your God" by Melanie Tierce
Listen to “I Am Your God” by Melanie Tierce from her debut album, “City of God.”
“I Am Your God”
from “city of god”
lyrics
Verse 1
I know that you have tried
And you've been disappointed
But I know how this story ends
I know that I'm the Healer
And I know My anointed
So take My hand
And let's begin again
Pre-Chorus
'Cause I'm not mad at you
Chorus
I am your God
You will have no other
I am your God
I've chosen You
I am your God
I have called you worth it
I am your God
Verse 2
I'm taking all your fear
I'm giving you My mercy
I'm clothing you in righteousness
I'm taking all your past
I'm showing you My goodness
Don't spend another
Moment with regret
Bridge
You're beloved you're beautiful
When I look at you I behold the Lamb
"Lift Oh Gates" by May Angeles
Listen to “Lift Oh Gates” by May Angeles, from her debut album, “Never Wanna Go Back”
Lift Oh Gates lyrcs
Verse 1
Let the host of heaven come rejoicing
Let the waters, wave and rocks cry out
Let every saint of God roar like thunders breaking out
Verse 2
Let the freedom singers raise an anthem
Let the streets resound with joy and praise
For there is a river filled with gladness and with grace
Chorus 1
Lift, oh gates, open wide
Come to life, come to life!
Verse 3
In the name of Jesus, valleys rise now
In the name of Jesus, mountains bow
In the name of Jesus, lost return to Father's house
Chorus 2
And lift, oh gates, open wide
Come to life, come to life!
Lamb of God, crucified
The Warrior is alive, come to life!
Bridge
See the Church arising
It is time now, time now
See the Kingdom coming
It is here now, here now
See the Son returning for His bride now
Sing a new song, sing a new song!
See the Church arising
It is time now, time now
See the Kingdom coming
It is here now, here now
See the Son returning for His bride now
Sing a new song, sing a new song!
Chorus 2
And lift, oh gates, open wide
Come to life, come to life!
Oh Lamb of God, crucified
The Warrior is alive, come to life!
Outro
Oh come to life
You gotta come to life
Come alive
"Until That Day Comes" from "Walls Fall Down"
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“Until That Day Comes” lyrics
Verse 1
There will come a day
When God will be our light
And the dark of night
Will be sent to its grave
And there will come a time
When we will live forever
In a city that will never pass away
Pre-Chorus
Oh how my soul
Yearns and even faints
Chorus
But until that day comes
I will go and warn the darkness
That the light of Jesus Christ
Has overcome
And until that day comes
I will speak to all injustice
That the moment of
Its ending is sure to come
(Oh the day will surely come)
Verse 2
We who are His church
Must prepare His coming
And go and tell
The nations of His worth
And let us give our lives
To the calling that is on us
To bind up every
Wound and every hurt
Interlude
Oh the day will surely come
Oh the day will surely come
Oh the day will surely come
Bridge
Oh the day will surely come
(All things will be made right
We'll stand in holy light)
Oh the day will surely come
(A pure and spotless bride
Before the Lord most high)
Oh the day will surely come
(On the dawning of that day
Old things will pass away)
Oh the day will surely come
(Until we see His face
Let us prepare the way)
"Hallelujah My Soul Sings" from "City of God"
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“Hallelujah My Soul Sings”
lyrics
Verse 1
I don’t wanna move from this moment
I don’t wanna miss one word that You speak
I was made to be with You, Jesus
How could I ever leave?
Verse 2
Nothing can compare to Your beauty
I just wanna stay right here at Your feet
You’re the only one that I long for
You’re so worthy
Pre
Oh how You’ve searched me
You’ve always found me
Lord, You have seen me all this time
Chorus
I love You, ‘cause You’ve loved me
Let me know You, as You’ve known me
There’s so much more, will You show me?
As I cry out, “You’re so holy, holy, holy”
Verse 3
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
Bridge
Hallelujah, my soul sings
Hallelujah, my soul sings
Hallelujah
"Simple" by Melanie Tierce
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“simple” lyrics
VERSE 1
Father I come
My words are few
Like a child I reach out
Just to be with you now
VERSE 2
You’ve held nothing back
In steady pursuit
A story composed
To bring me back home
PRE-CHORUS
You say “It’s already done”
The war for my heart is won
CHORUS
It’s really that simple
The way that you love me
It’s not complicated
I simply receive
BRIDGE
And I don’t need to strive
For what’s already mine
You’re already mine Jesus
"What Love Is Like" by Melanie Tierce feat. Kaden Slay and People & Songs
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lyrics
VERSE 1
When everything is wrong
And I wanna make it right
When it seems injustice
Has the final word
When I wanna run away
Or take up my sword and fight
Cause I can't just sit
And watch the way we hurt
CHORUS
I see my Savior
Bound by accusers
Blessing the hands
That take His life
I hear Him saying
“Father forgive them”
Showing the world
What love is like
POST-CHORUS
Can you hear Him say,
“Put your weapons away
And follow me”?
VERSE 2
Faith will be my sight
I'll fall on my knees to rise
Until Your Kingdom
Comes in all the earth
And the darkness of the tomb
Meets the brilliance of Your light
Yours will always be the final Word
BRIDGE
We lift our eyes above
We don't battle flesh and blood
We lift our eyes above
To Jesus
"Like The Morning Sunrise"
Listen to “Like The Morning Sunrise” feat. Travis Ryan and Jennie Lee Riddle from “I Stand Before Almighty God Alone”
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Feat. Travis Ryan and Jennie Lee Riddle
Like The Morning Sunrise
(Fill This House)
Verse 1
Faithful like the
Morning sunrise
We're grateful
You meet us
Every time
We call to You
Chorus
Fill this house
With praise and glory
Fill this house
With joy everlasting
Fill this house
With praise
And glory God
Verse 2
Thirsty You
Are living water
We're thankful
You meet us ev'ry time
We call to You
Bridge
You are here
You are here
You're with us
How we love
How we love
Your presence
You are here
You are here
You're with us
Emmanuel
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"He is God Alone"
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Verse 1
God has been our fortress
He has been our strength
In times of change He stays the same
Exalt His holy name
Chorus
Be still and know that He is God
He reigns forevermore
Through yes and no His glory shows
He is God alone
He is God alone
Verse 2
We will not be shaken
We won't be afraid
Our God has been all that we need
He is our victory
Bridge
We exalt Thee we exalt Thee
Holy is Your name
We exalt Thee we exalt Thee
And You remain the same
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"All For Your Fame"
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All For Your Fame lyrics
Verse 1
Oh we surrender
All we have
Purify like fire
Give us holy hands
You’re all we long
for so we wait
For the weight of glory
To fall in this place
Chorus 1
Lord we exalt You
Lift high Your name
Come get Your glory
Come have Your way
Search me and cleanse
Me so all that remains
Is all for Your glory
All for Your honor
All for Your fame
Verse 2
So lead us onward
Past Your gates
'Til we stand before You
And behold Your face
There is no other
You’re the One
Who has won us over
We have come undone
Who has won us over
we have come undone
Bridge
We’ll have no other
God before You
We have tasted
And seen that You are good
We will take up
Our cross to follow
Let Your Kingdom come
Chorus 2
Lord we exalt You
Lift high Your name
Come get Your glory
Come have Your way
Search me and cleanse
Me so all that remains
Is all for Your glory
(All for Your honor)
Ending
All for Your glory
All for Your honor
All for Your glory
All for Your honor
All for Your fame
"Together At The Cross"
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Together At The Cross lyrics
Verse 1
Welcome saint and sinner
There's room enough for all
We're no longer cursed
No longer lost
We are now His children
By election and by blood
That joins us here
Together at the cross
Chorus
Ev'ry pilgrim ev'ry prodigal
And ev'ry wayward son
Will find all that's worth finding
As they gaze upon the One
Who took on flesh
Became the Lamb
And bridged the gap
Of God and man
And joins us here
Together at the cross
And joins us here
Together at the cross
Verse 2
Standing in the chasm
Of a vast eternity
A beam of hope
From Heaven down to dust
His love has spanned the distance
As far as west from east
And joins us here
Together at the cross
Bridge
Life and death have intersected
From the depths we're resurrected
Hallelujah
Verse 3
When I was lost You found me
When I was slave You freed
Enraptured now
I'm yoked to liberty
Like a lover You have sought us
And won the battle for us
And joined us here
Together at the cross
"One More Step"
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Live From Turn Up The Lights
lyrics
Verse 1
Why are you sad oh my soul
Why so angry now with yourself
Do you not know there is hope
Don’t you know this isn’t the end
Pre-Chorus
Oh I know that
With all these shadows
That somewhere there is sunshine
Out of sight but morning’s coming
Chorus
One more one more step
I know you can do it
One more one more step
Yes I know you’ll make it through
One more one more step
Slowly and steady
You will win this race
One more one more step
And you’ll reach
The promised land
Verse 2
There can be peace in the trouble
It’s the art of lifting your eyes
There can be joy in the sorrow
It may hurt oh but still
You’ve got to keep singing
Bridge
Oh don't don't you
Dare give up now
The wall’s about
To come down
Don’t you dare
Take your last breath
You’re almost out
Of the wilderness
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Written by Melanie Tierce & Jennie Lee Riddle.
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"When The Stars Burn Down" by Melanie Tierce
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When The Stars Burn Down lyrics
Verse 1
When the stars burn down
And the earth wears out
And we stand before the throne
With the witnesses
Who have gone before
We will rise and all applaud
Chorus
Singing blessing and honor
And glory and power
Forever to our God
Singing blessing and honor
And glory and power
Forever to our God
Verse 2
When the hands of time
Wind fully down
And the earth is
Rolled up like a scroll
The trumpets will call
And the world will fall
To it's knees as we go home
Bridge
Star of the morning
Light of salvation
Majesty
God of all mysteries
Lord of the universe
Righteous King
Verse 3
There will come a day
Standing face to face
In a moment we will be like Him
He will wipe our eyes dry
Take us up to His side
And forever we will be His
This is the Kingdom Now: A Christmas Devotional
How and where did God establish the reign of His Kingdom on earth? How would you normally expect a king to come and announce his rule and reign over a province? In Roman times, it would have been with a large procession of people.
This Is The Kingdom Now: A Christmas Devotional
How and where did God establish the reign of His Kingdom on earth? How would you normally expect a king to come and announce his rule and reign over a province? In Roman times, it would have been with a large procession of people. Officials would go before the king to announce his coming and the townsfolk would come out to meet and welcome him at the city gates. It would have been a grand entry, indeed.
But how did our King, King Jesus, enter the scene? What about His grand entrance and the crowds of people surrounding Him at His coming? How was He welcomed and greeted? Where did He make His grand entrance? In a royal palace surrounded by prestigious attendants? No, our King did not have any of those things. He was greeted by the sights and smells of farm animals and manure. He was born in a messy, lowly place and was laid to rest in a feeding trough for cattle. “What kind of King is this?” one might ask. “And, what makes Him so kingly? What kind of Kingdom does He belong to?” In the words of Jesus, “My Kingdom is not of this world.”
Jesus didn’t need a grand entry like the kings of this world needed because His Kingdom existed long before the foundations of the earth were laid. Today we celebrate the reality of His Kingdom breaking into the earth. We celebrate both the triumphal entry and triumphal reign of Christ on the earth. This “holy infant so tender and mild” is also the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. He is Immanuel, God with Us.
Scripture References: Luke 2, John 18:36, Psalm 145:13, Isaiah 9:6
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"Compelled" from "City Of God"
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Compelled Lyrics
Verse 1
We see righteousness
And praise rising up
Throughout the earth
The Saints of God
A pure and spotless bride
Clothed in white
Full of faith
Head lifted high
Pre-Chorus
(and) We declare
Chorus
You are God
Glorious and mighty
Wellspring for the thirsty
The Answer for all
You are King
Jealous for the nations
Sending out an army
Compelled by Your love
Verse 2
We see every prison
Door flinging wide
As justice flows
You’re glorified
Salvation for the
Least and the lost
Your perfect blood
Your saving cross
Bridge
You’ve compelled us
With Your compassion
To proclaim joy and liberty
You’ve compelled us to take action
To see every captive freed
You've compelled us
With faithful mercy
To repair ruins
And bring good news
You've compelled us
For Your glory
To lead hungry hearts to You
The earth is waiting
For the unveiling
Of sons and daughters
The children of God
Release the fullness of Your Spirit
On every tribe
And on every tongue
Tag
May the Lamb of GOD
Receive the full reward
Of His suffering