The title highlights Scripture that Grant clung to during a difficult time in his life to trust Christ to provide. Again and again.
Lyrics
Faith Looks Up
© 1998 Dumb Sheep Music
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Verse 1:
I look up, when I’m down
I should be smiling no more frowns
I look up, when I’m down
And I see You LORD, I see You, in the clouds
Verse 2:
I look up when I’m down
I should be singing, LORD, no more frowns
I look up, when I’m down
And I see You LORD, I see You, in the clouds
Chorus:
And I look up
Oh, I look up
‘Cause FAITH LOOKS UP, FAITH LOOKS UP
Bridge:
Sorrow looks down
Oh, worry looks all around
But FAITH LOOKS UP to You LORD
FAITH LOOKS UP and knows You are God
I look up, when I’m down
I should be smiling no more frowns
I look up, when I’m down
And I see You LORD, I see You, in the clouds
[chorus]
(c) 1998 Grant Van Leuven
Resurrection Blues
© 1998 Dumb Sheep Music
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I’m goin’ to see Jesus, goin’ to see Jesus!
‘Cause He took my burden as His own
I’m goin’ to see Jesus, goin’ to see Jesus!
Gave Him my body, gave Him my soul
I may be weary, I may be lonesome
But I am not alone
I’m goin’ to see Jesus, ’cause I believe
I’m goin’ home!
I’m goin’ to heaven, goin’ to heaven!
By the blood of the Lamb
I’m goin’ to heaven, goin’ to heaven!
Gonna be with the Great I AM
I don’t have all the answers
I am just a man
But I’m goin’ to heaven
‘Cause I have faith
Oh yes I am!
Jesus is calling
Can you hear Him calling?
Do you have ears to hear?
Jesus is coming, He is coming
But you don’t have to fear!
You can come with us, and live forever!
Do you listen? Do you hear?
Jesus is coming
And He is calling
The Day draws near…
(c) 1998 Grant Van Leuven
Pride
© 1998 Dumb Sheep Music
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Chorus:
So-long to you
I’m not going with you any further
You’ve just been lying to me all this time
And I’ve known only pain
So-long to you
I’ve found my Home
And I’m never looking back
Leaving myself behind
To keep you company
I’m giving up on you
You never made me any friends
To glory in me is vain! and ugly! and boring!
I like God better
He fills me with a joy you’ll never know
This denying myself for others
Is better than I’d ever imagined
[chorus]
I’m unable to hate like I used to
The anger subsides
Healthy habits are forming
More and more as I try
Can’t say I’m sorry to see you go
I know you’ll pay visits sometimes
But just so you know
My door will be closed to you
[chorus]
Humble thyself, Humble thyself
Humble thyself
And you will be exalted!
(c) 1998 Grant Van Leuven
A Sinner’s Lullaby
© 1998 Dumb Sheep Music
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Verse 1:
As I lay myself to sleep
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
I did not please the Lord today
Still, He calls me to obey
Verse 2:
I fail to live His will for me
And so, I am on bended knee
Still, He calls me every day
I’ve hope in this, and thus, I pray
Chorus:
Jesus show Your mercy to me
I am living life in grief
Jesus show Your mercy mild
Help me be Your faithful child
Verse 3:
As I lay myself to sleep
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
I did not please the Lord today
Still, He calls me and I pray
[chorus]
(c) 1998 Grant Van Leuven
Thine is the Kingdom
© 1998 Dumb Sheep Music
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Thine is the Kingdom,
Thine is the name
Thine is the mercy, Lord
Mine is the blame
Alone, we are broken
But in You, complete
In Jesus is victory
In Satan, defeat
Bridge:
I’m following You, Lord
I’m following You
My soul waits on You, Lord
My soul waits on You
Thine is the power
Thine is the grace
Mine was the debt
That in love You erased
Out of the darkness
Into the light
Only through You, Lord
Can we be made right
[bridge]
Thine is the glory
Shining above
Saved is my soul
Thine is my love
(c) 1998 Rustie Hill
music by Grant Van Leuven
Young Man’s Prayer
© 1998 Dumb Sheep Music
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I’ve got a long way to go
And Lord I’ve just begun
Got a long way to go
Lord, I’ve just begun
But I ain’t lost
‘Cause I’m followin’ the Son
I’ve gotta slow things down
I’ve been movin’ too fast
Gotta slow down
I’ve been movin’ too fast
Start pacin’ myself to find the things that last
Time to open my arms
And spread Joy all around
Time to open my arms
Spread Joy all around
‘Cause I’m so full of the full Joy that I found!
(c) 1998 Grant Van Leuven
Awakening
© 1998 Dumb Sheep Music
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Too many times
I’ve walked alone
Searching for nothing
With emptied soul
Shallow and lost
With nothing to give
Nothing that led me
That I believed in
Too many times
I’ve gone to sleep
With nothing inside me
To bring me to dreams
A broken shell
Rendering no meat
Nothing inside me
Nothing sweet
Bridge:
Then You gave fire to me
And Your love blessed
A soul that was dead
Too many ways
I never knew
What I was missing
Until I found You
I walked alone
Escaping the Truth
Too few to love
Loving too few
[bridge]
(c) 1998 Grant Van Leuven
Worth Something
© 1998 Dumb Sheep Music
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Verse 1:
I ride away into the sun
I’m deathly afraid, yet I carry no gun
I know I won’t always be here on this earth
So I’m taking pains…
Chorus:
To make it all WORTH SOMETHING, WORTH SOMETHING,
WORTH SOMETHING, WORTH SOMETHING
Verse 2:
I draw pictures of houses with burnt matches
Waiting for something inside me to happen
Deep down in my belly there’s a passion that lurks
And I’m taking pains…
[chorus]
Bridge:
Well, everything, everything I had planned on is gone
Oh, each day I struggle just to carry on
Still, this fiery trial has brought me to terms
With Jesus the Christ, Who took the pain…
[chorus]
He made it all WORTH SOMETHING, la la la la la la la, oh
(c) 1998 Grant Van Leuven
Take My Soul
© 1998 Dumb Sheep Music
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Take my soul
I give it gladly now
I see it’s only for You to keep
Take my soul
I understand now
Your love makes me complete
Take my soul! Take my soul!
Take my life
It is in Your hands
I can no longer speak
Take my heart, Jesus
And make me the man
That You want me to be
Take my soul! Take my soul!
(c) 1998 Grant Van Leuven
The Only One
© 1998 Dumb Sheep Music
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Verse 1:
Open your hands to the wind
This time draw your strength from God, He is Your only friend
While others chide, tease, and pretend
In the sacrifice of self, you will be whole again
Chorus:
He is the only One you can trust
Even I am sure to fail
He is the only One, the only One
Eat His body, drink His blood
Verse 2:
Shattered dreams of who you are
You will find yourself in worship of the Morning Star
A broken heart burning in your breast
Come to Jesus, and He will give you rest
[chorus]
Bridge:
Hands ripped by nails, skin scarred by sin
His sacrifice of self has glorified Him
You need His love, forgiveness
Repent, Believe, Confess, and live
[chorus]
Don’t Harden Your Heart
© 1998 Dumb Sheep Music
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Verse 1:
I’ve been thinking, and I’ve come to some conclusions ‘bout what kind of man I am
I’ve found that there’s a struggle between right and wrong inside me
And I’m needin’ to make a plan
You see, I’ve found my intentions are good
But my head often leads me astray
I’ve decided to control this craziness inside me and live for the LORD
Chorus:
Don’t harden your heart, when you’re struck with the truth
Don’t harden your heart, before the lesson is through
Don’t harden your heart, you must let go of your pride
If you don’t open your heart, you keep the Devil inside
Don’t keep the devil inside
Verse 2:
Well I wanted things to be different
But I expected the world to take the first step
Now I see the problem’s inside of me
Can’t wait for others, I’ll only regret
And no, it ain’t easy to start
No, it ain’t easy to let go
But once the Spirit enters your heart
Righteousness begins to flow!
[chorus]
(c) 1998 Grant Van Leuven