Tuesday, May 27, 2008

I Will Be There

I will be there, I will be there
When you’re in the valley
I will be there, I will be there
When you need Me I’ll be there

When the clouds are black, when the storms attack
When the skies are fair
I will be there, I will be there
When you seek Me, I’ll be there

I will be there, I will be there
When you’re in the storm-tossed sea
I will be there, I will be there
When you need Me I’ll be there

When the clouds are black, when the storms attack
When the skies are fair
I will be there, I will be there
When you seek Me, I’ll be there

I will be there, I will be there
When you cross that river
I will be there, I will be there
When you need Me I’ll be there

When the clouds are black, when the storms attack
When the skies are fair
I will be there, I will be there
When you seek Me, I’ll be there
I will be there, I will be there
When you seek Me, I’ll be there
When you seek Me, I’ll be there

http://www.box.net/shared/ou4ol4gg8k (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/kdzpy33ksg (track)

Copyright 2003 by John T. Anderson

I'll Be Moving On

When Jesus returns and sets me free
When sorrow and sighing are gone
When heart aches and trials forever flee
Then I’ll be moving on

I’ll be moving on to a far better place
Together we’ll sing, we’ve been “saved by grace”
I’ll see my Redeemer face to face
I’ll be moving on, I’ll be moving on

I’ve been waiting each day for that time to come
I know that it won’t be long
Till the trumpet blast sounds that “It is done”
Then I’ll be moving on

I’ll be moving on to a far better place
Together we’ll sing, we’ve been “saved by grace”
I’ll see my Redeemer face to face
I’ll be moving on, I’ll be moving on
I’ll be moving on, I’ll be moving on

http://www.box.net/shared/q2o56ec08w (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/e7br30zs48 (track)

Copyright 2003 by John T. Anderson

Always By Your Side

When faith grows dim, then turn to Him
He’s always by your side

When days are drear, filled with pain and fear
Then it’s time to abide in His love

He died to save you, His life He gave you
And He’s always by your side

When your friends leave then you must believe
He’s always by your side

When troubles call, when the tears fall
Then it’s time to abide in His love

He died to save you, His life He gave you
He’s always by your side

He died to save you, His life He gave you
He’s always by your side

http://www.box.net/shared/aum4hl5ogg (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/uffhlsps0o (track)

Copyright 2006 by John T. Anderson

I Still Believe

I believe that the Bible’s still God’s Word
That the Lord created the earth
Just as He said
And I believe that Noah built an ark
That one day the sky turned dark
And a flood was shed

I still believe that the Lord came down
And became a Man
I still believe that the thorns were His crown
And the nails pierced His hands
I still believe that a coming cloud
Will take us to that Beulah land
I still believe, I still believe
I still believe, I still believe

I believe that His precious blood atones
That it’s heaven’s way alone
To be saved
And I believe when a sinner calls on Him
That the Father takes him in
And his debt is paid

I still believe that the Lord came down
And became a Man
I still believe that the thorns were His crown
And the nails pierced His hands
I still believe that a coming cloud
Will take us to that Beulah land
I still believe, I still believe
I still believe, I still believe

I still believe that the Lord came down
And became a Man
I still believe that the thorns were His crown
And the nails pierced His hands
I still believe that a coming cloud
Will take us to that Beulah land
I still believe, I still believe
I still believe, I still believe

http://www.box.net/shared/fudcljdwk0 (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/mcbjpva2o4 (track)

Copyright 2004 by John T. Anderson

I'm Waitin'

I’m waitin’ for the golden bells to ring
I’m waitin’ for the holy angels to sing
I’m waitin’ for the trumpet sound when His cloud comes down that day

I’m waitin’ for the saints in Christ to rise
I’m waitin’ for the meeting in the skies
I’m waitin’ for the day when Jesus comes and takes His ransomed ones away

Will you be ready when He comes again
Ready to leave this old world
Will you be ready when we reach the end
To march through the shining gates of pearl

I’m waitin’ for the Lord to come back soon
I’m waiting for His glory to chase the gloom
I’m waitin’ for the golden bells to ring the jubilee

I’m waitin’ for the chariot of fire
I’m waitin’ for the heavenly attire
I’m waitin’ for the Lord of light to place a crown of life on me

I’m waitin’ for the never ending dawn
I’m waitin’ for the saved to sing their song
I’m waitin’ for the land of Canaan rest where we’ll share our blessed destiny

Will you be ready when He comes again
Ready to leave this old world
Will you be ready when we reach the end
To march through the shining gates of pearl

I’m waitin’ for the Lord to come back soon
I’m waiting for His glory to chase the gloom
I’m waitin’ for the golden bells to ring the jubilee

http://www.box.net/shared/ibtanpuwo0 (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/tmqctb6sk8 (track)

Copyright 2007 by John T. Anderson

Come With Me To Jerusalem

Come with me to Jerusalem, come and seek His face
Come with me to Jerusalem, come and sing His praise
His throne is high and mighty, come and kneel down
His glory shines so brightly, come and humbly bow
Come with me to Jerusalem, come and worship the Lord

Honor and glory to Him belong, He is the King of kings
Power and majesty fill our song, praise to the Lord we sing
His throne is high and mighty, come and kneel down
His glory shines so brightly, come and humbly bow
Come with me to Jerusalem, come and worship the Lord

Praise the Lord with all your might, praise Him with silver and gold
Praise the Lord with all your mind, praise Him with body and soul
His throne is high and mighty, come and kneel down
His glory shines so brightly, come and humbly bow
Come with me to Jerusalem, come and worship the Lord

http://www.box.net/shared/j43ktu4pww (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/im7vhjgw8k (track)

Copyright 1985 by John T. Anderson

When His Kingdom Comes

The world we know is growin’ old
It won’t be long until I’m told
We’ll walk those golden streets up there
Fulfilled prophecies abound
The last day sings are all around
Soon we’ll meet our Savior in the air

Then we’ll celebrate God’s mighty victory
We’ll enjoy the fruit of heaven’s jubilee
We’ll join in singing praises through eternity
When His kingdom comes

We’ll wave a last goodbye to this old wicked world
We’ll march into the city through those gates of pearl
Beneath the banner of Mt. Zion’s flag unfurled
When His kingdom comes

I know you’ll want to be there when He gets here
I know you’ll want to watch Him wake the dead
I know you’ll want to rise to immortality
And meet the One Whose precious blood was shed

No more trials to take our happiness away
Beauty far beyond what any words can say
Walking with the Lord forever and a day
When His kingdom comes

All the disappointments will be in the past
Happy to believe that heaven’s home at last
Life so full it’s even more than we could ask
When His kingdom comes

(repeat from bridge)

http://www.box.net/shared/0ie1rhngg0 (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/upbldoeg40 (track)

Copyright 2002 by John T. Anderson

Monday, May 26, 2008

It's Bound To Be Good

I don’t know all that’s up there
But I know that it’s bound to be good
I’d climb on top of Nebo
Just to get a preview if I could
But I know that Jesus came here
And died to be my Savior
No I don’t know all that’s up there
But I know that it’s bound to be good

I don’t know what we’ll do there
But I know that it’s bound to be great
Make your reservation early
Take no chances on arriving late
It’s a life that’s full and free
For all eternity
No I don’t know what we’ll do there
But I know that it’s bound to be great

It’s bound to be a jubilee that cannot be described
His blood is Jesus’ guarantee that we’ll be satisfied

I don’t know all that’s up there
But I know that it’s bound to be fine
Forever we’ll remain
And never be restrained by time
As ages come and go
Our love for Him will grow
No I don’t know all that’s up there
But I know that it’s bound to be fine
As ages come and go
Our love for Him will grow
No I don’t know all that’s up there
But I know that it’s bound to be fine
No I don’t know all that’s up there
But I know that it’s bound to be fine

http://www.box.net/shared/lcupnc6os0 (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/lpdpw2t4w8 (track)

Copyright 2004 by John T. Anderson

I Have Nothing (If I Don't Have You)

If I possessed all the gold in the world
If I had the grandest home too
Peace would still be a stranger
‘Cause I have nothing if I don’t have You

If I had fame to the ends of the earth
If my name was one people knew
That would not guarantee gladness
‘Cause I have nothing if I don’t have You

I have nothing, nothing, nothing
Nothing if I don’t have You
I have nothing, nothing, nothing
Nothing if I don’t have You

If I were king and sat on a throne
With power and majesty too
My heart would still be lonely
‘Cause I have nothing if I don’t have You

If I had everything I desired
There was nothing that I couldn’t do
Happiness still would elude me
‘Cause I have nothing if I don’t have You
I have nothing If I don’t have You
I have nothing If I don’t have You

http://www.box.net/shared/vtxwirs00s (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/99xqv8a88s (track)

Copyright 2003 by John T. Anderson

I'll Follow You

No matter if the path is steep, no matter if the river is deep
I’ll follow You, I’ll follow You
No matter if the night is dark, no matter if my trials are hard
I’ll follow You, I’ll follow You

I’ll follow You through the storm when the cold winds blow
I’ll follow You through this wilderness below
I’ll follow You my Lord everywhere You go
I’ll follow You, I’ll follow You

No matter if I suffer loss, no matter what the pain or cost
I’ll follow You, I’ll follow You
No matter if the skies are gray, not matter what the crowd might say
I’ll follow You, I’ll follow You

I’ll follow You through the storm when the cold winds blow
I’ll follow You through this wilderness below
I’ll follow You my Lord everywhere You go
I’ll follow You, I’ll follow You

I’ll follow You through the storm when the cold winds blow
I’ll follow You through this wilderness below
I’ll follow You my Lord everywhere You go
I’ll follow You, I’ll follow You
I’ll follow You, I’ll follow You

http://www.box.net/shared/ydfez5p44c (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/ps8mpbm88c (track)

Copyright 2007 by John T. Anderson




Lord, We've Come To Worship You

Lord we’ve come to worship You
Lord we seek Your face
Humbly we bow, meet with us now
Fill us with Your grace
Lord we’ve come to worship You
Send us a blessing today,
Send us a blessing we pray

Lord we’ve come to worship You
Lord we confess our need
Take all the guilt away
Wash every stain away
Cleanse our hearts we plead
Lord we’ve come to worship You
Send us a blessing today,
Send us a blessing we pray

You’re meek and lowly
You’re awesome and holy
There’s no other One like You, like You

Lord we’ve come to worship You
Lord You’re forever the same
Through out all time
Creator sublime
Lord, we praise Your name
Lord we’ve come to worship You
Send us a blessing today,
Send us a blessing we pray
Send us a blessing we pray

http://www.box.net/shared/wh0zsjtwk4 (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/i7cq9fi80k (track)


Copyright 2004 by John T. Anderson

How Great The Price

How great the price for our sins He paid
When on the cross He died
He washed the stain and the guilt away
When He was crucified

How great the price when He shed His blood
How great a sacrifice
How great redemption’s saving flood
When the Lord of glory died

How great the price when He came to live
And was born in Bethlehem
He came to save, He came to give
New life to fallen man

How great the price when He shed His blood
How great a sacrifice
How great redemption’s saving flood
When the Lord of glory died

How great the agony He endured
When crushed by the weight of our guilt
How great the mercy that He conferred
When He climbed that lonely hill

How great the price when He shed His blood
How great a sacrifice
How great redemption’s saving flood
When the Lord of glory died
How great redemption’s saving flood
When the Lord of glory died

http://www.box.net/shared/slnder70ow (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/tx3buzhogw (track)

Copyright 2007 by John T. Anderson

Walk With Me

Walk with me
With my hand in Yours, walk with me
When I’m weak, when I’m tired
Through the flood and through the fire
I’ll be safe as we go
If only I can know You’ll

Walk with me
When the morning is bright, walk with me
Through the day, in the night,
When the sky loses light
I won’t worry, I won’t care
If I know that You are there to
Walk with me, walk with me, walk with me

I need You there beside me
More than words can every way
Helping me to face another day

Walk with me
On the highway of my life, walk with me
When the road is smooth and straight,
When it’s rough and hard to take
I won’t murmur or complain
If only You will stay and

Walk with me
In the twilight of my life, walk with me
When I’m old, when I’m gray
When I’m near the end of days,
I won’t falter, I won’t fear
If always You are near to walk with me
Walk with me, walk with me, walk with me

http://www.box.net/shared/19kpy5yww4 (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/zjickuqtcw (track)

Copyright 2003 by John T. Anderson

Send Us Thy Power

A Hymn Of Benediction

Send us Thy power, strength for ev’ry hour
Give us faith that towers over ev’ry foe
Lend us Thy leading, sweet and gentle pleading
For we know we’re needing, Thy guidance as we go

This congregation lifts its adoration
Save us from temptation ‘til again we meet
Our hearts are broken by Thy message spoken
Send Thy Spirit’s token, the sweet amen of peace

http://www.box.net/shared/01ew54w000 (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/0r5j2v4g84 (track)

Copyright 2002 by John T. Anderson

Saturday, May 24, 2008

Stand Up Christian

Stand up Christian in the armor of God
Christian stand up and fight
The battle rages fiercely on this worldly sod
It’s time to fight for justice and right

Forward soldier forward don’t you give any ground
Retreat is not an option we choose
Christ is leading He’s defeating the enemy now
With Jesus here we cannot lose

Stand up Christian in the armor of God
Christian stand up and fight
The battle rages fiercely on this worldly sod
It’s time to fight for justice and right

Soon the battle will be over
We will go to Paradise
Christ will take us up to glory
There where no one ever dies

In this war the issue is love against hate
Force or freedom of choice
The devil says “It’s better if you do it my way”
But God says “Submit to My will”

Stand up Christian in the armor of God
Christian stand up and fight
The battle rages fiercely on this worldly sod
It’s time to fight for justice and right

Stand up Christian in the armor of God
Christian stand up and fight
The battle rages fiercely on this worldly sod
It’s time to fight for justice and right
Stand up Christian and fight

http://www.box.net/shared/4ssnqlyosk (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/6f4tmj4w0c (track)

Copyright 2003 by John T. Anderson

In The Morning

In the morning when I first awake
In the morning when the daylight breaks
I give praise to You, I give praise to You

In the morning when I first arise
In the morning when I open my eyes
I give praise to You, I give praise to You

You are Ruler and I praise Your name
You are Lord of heaven’s vast domain
You’re the only God I serve
King of all the universe

When I think of all the things You’ve done
When I think of how You sent Your Son
I give praise to You, I give praise to You

He came willingly to pay the price
By His pure and holy sacrifice
I give praise to You, I give praise to You

You are Ruler and I praise Your name
You are Lord of heaven’s vast domain
You’re the only God I serve
King of all the universe

In the morning when I first awake
In the morning when the daylight breaks
I give praise to You, I give praise to You

In the morning when I first arise
In the morning when I open my eyes
I give praise to You, I give praise to You

You are Ruler and I praise Your name
You are Lord of heaven’s vast domain
You’re the only God I serve
King of all the universe

http://www.box.net/shared/qczoo77k04 (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/y2cqx7tkc4 (track)

Copyright 2005 by John T. Anderson

Some Men Say

Some men say He was just a man
A carpenter who roamed the land
Some men say He did some good
Helping folk the best He could

But I believe that He’s God’s Son
The sacred Lamb, the Promised One
Yes, I believe He died for me
Crucified at Calvary

Some men say He’s dead and gone
Just a mem’ry that lingers on
Some men say it’s a waste of time
To chase someone you’ll never find

But I believe He rose again
Heaven’s Victor over sin
Yes, I believe an empty grave
Testifies He lives today

Some men say this earth will last
An endless cycle till ages pass
What’s ahead only time will tell
A godless future, a present hell

But I believe He’ll come once more
And take us to that heav’nly shore
We’ll live with Him eternally
In peace beside the crystal sea

Yes I believe He’ll come once more
And take us to that heav’nly shore
We’ll live with Him eternally
In peace beside the crystal sea
In peace beside the crystal sea

http://www.box.net/shared/mfo7ieuw44 (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/a0bw9jtc88 (track)

Copyright 2004 by John T. Anderson

In The Eastern Sky

In the eastern sky from His throne on high
We will see Him on a cloud in the eastern sky
The trump of God will sound that day
The saints of ages He will save
We will wing our flight away
In the eastern sky

In the eastern sky coming by and by
Jesus and His angel host in the eastern sky
He’s coming back very soon He said
He’ll give a shout and wake the dead
Tears of joy will then be shed
In the eastern sky

He came long ago to Bethlehem
The prophets testified
Back then He came to die for sin
But now He comes to claim His bride
Claim His bride

In the eastern sky from His throne on high
We will see Him on a cloud in the eastern sky
“Oh death,” we’ll ask “Where is your sting?”
We’ll shout ‘til heaven’s arches ring
Going up to meet our King
In the eastern sky

In the eastern sky coming by and by
Jesus and His angel host in the eastern sky
The sky will open like a scroll
He’ll take us to that city of gold
When He comes to call His roll
In the eastern sky, in the eastern sky, in the eastern sky

http://www.box.net/shared/dwuehjo08k (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/02lyml4g88 (track)

Copyright 2002 by John T. Anderson

Forever Is A Very Long Time

How long would it take to gather all the stars?
Or would you rather try to count the feathers
On the birds that sing?
How long would it take to count each grain of sand beside the sea?

And if you calculated every drop of moisture falling free
Then you would just be starting God's eternity
Forever is a very long time

Now our human minds can't comprehend what eternity's all about
But I want to spend forever with Him, though I can't figure it out

How much time would it require to add up each grassy spire?
Could you count the leaves on every maple tree?
How long would it take to find the home of every honey bee?

And if you counted to ten million, only one per century
Then you would just be starting God's eternity
Forever is a very long time

http://www.box.net/shared/55g6g4c0sw (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/dhhlkfhogw (track)

Copyright 1984 by John T. Anderson

Spread His Love

Spread His love around, spread His love around
Spread His love everywhere you go
Treasure it inside, then spread it far and wide
Happiness is found when you spread His love around

Spread His love when the darkness holds you in
Spread His love when your brother’s caught in sin
The devil’s misery he wants to share with you and me
But he can’t keep you down when you spread God’s love around

Spread His love around, spread His love around
Spread His love every single day
Spread it far and near, to everyone who’ll hear
Happiness abounds when you spread His love around

Spread His love, when the darkness holds you in
Spread His love when your brother’s caught in sin
The devil’s misery he wants to share with you and me
But he can’t keep you down when you spread God’s love around
No he can’t keep you down when you spread God’s love around
(Spread His love, spread His love around)

http://www.box.net/shared/qi84tdvxck (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/rd1pn44kk0 (track

Copyright 2007 by John T. Anderson

The Resurrection And The Life

They found Him in Gethsemane
Praying for the victory
His blood-stained brow one couldn’t miss
Tainted by the traitor’s kiss

To Pilate’s judgment hall they came
False accusers casting blame
The purple robe His royal gown
Thorny wreath His only crown

The led Him up to Calvary
Nailed Him to an ugly tree
Disciples fled, as did the sun
Very few heard “It is done.”

Then from the cross they took Him down
To Joseph’s tomb, the only sound
Was weeping women, Roman men
Rolled the stone to shut Him in

But when He rose up from the grave
This advice to us He gave
Don’t forget in this world’s strife
I’m the Resurrection and the Life!

http://www.box.net/shared/p75e16mwws (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/cm646llgcw (track)

Copyright 1985 by John T. Anderson

Friday, May 23, 2008

When Dreams Come True

Last night I dreamed that we were in heaven
All the redeemed in their robes pure and white
I saw the tree of life in the garden
I saw Jesus the Lamb glorified

There was John, there was Peter in glory
Trials were gone in that kingdom so fair
We were singing redemption's story
In a golden city foursquare

Some day we'll dream no more
We'll see the gleam of heaven's shore
Some day very soon
Someday will blend into a life without end
What a day when dreams come true

In my dream, when I was in Paradise
Oh it seemed so real to me
No more tears, no more sighs, no one ever dies
Someday we'll shout victory

Some day we'll dream no more
We'll see the gleam of heaven's shore
Some day very soon
Someday will blend in to a life with out end
What a day, when dreams come true
What a day when dreams come true
What a day when dreams come true

http://www.box.net/shared/q9xu0bvkgs (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/2476synswk (track)

Copyright 2006 by John T. Anderson

Take The World Away

Take the world away but give me Jesus
Take the world away but give me Him
This world will soon be gone, but Jesus' love lives on
Take the world away but give me Him

Be-cause there's no other name under heav'n to claim than Jesus
He's greater far than stars or cherubim
There's no other way to be saved than Jesus
Take the world away, but give me Him

Take the world away, but give me Jesus
Take the world away, but give me Him
Our days down here are few, we're only passing through
Take the world away, but give me Him

Be-cause there's no other name under heav'n to claim than Jesus
He's greater far than stars or cherubim
There's no other way to be saved than Jesus
Take the world away, but give me Him
Take the world away, but give me Him

http://www.box.net/shared/w99jjqao08 (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/td1u7sxogs (track)

Copyright 2007 by John T. Anderson

Long Ago And Far Away

Long ago and far away
A timber rose, a cross was made
The Son of God was lifted high
Upon a tree, up to the sky
And since that day at Calvary
Our sins are paid and we are free
Our record purged by a sacred flood
His cleansing, saving blood

Oh worship Him Who suffered and died
Whom angels of heav’n adore
Oh may His name be ever glorified
Jesus Christ the Lord

I once was blind and couldn’t see
My darkened mind beguiled me
But then He came and showed the way
He entered in, my Friend to stay
All because He came to earth
He rescued us and gave us worth
Our record purged by a sacred flood
His cleansing, saving blood

Oh worship Him Who suffered and died
Whom angels of heav’n adore
Oh may His name be ever glorified
Jesus Christ the Lord

Oh worship Him Who suffered and died
Whom angels of heav’n adore
Oh may His name be ever glorified
Jesus Christ the Lord

http://www.box.net/shared/janm5ifs4c (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/nr7m1ihsgo (track)

Copyright 2003 by John T. Anderson

What A Mighty God

What a mighty God You are, what a mighty God You are
God of rocks and trees, God of skies and seas,
God of galaxies afar
What a mighty God You are

What a mighty God You are, what a mighty God You are
You are marvelous, You are glorious
You are brighter than the stars
What a mighty God You are

You are greater far than mountains that rise
Greater far than the rivers that flow (rivers that flow)
Your majesty shines brilliantly, let Your splendor arise
Your glory’s more than we can ever know

What a mighty God He is, what a mighty God He is
He is Ruler of the heights above
Unfathomed love is His
What a mighty God He is

What a mighty God we serve, what a mighty God we serve
We’ll give Him praise throughout our days
For His grace so undeserved
What a mighty God we serve
What a mighty God we serve

http://www.box.net/shared/a2fofkasko (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/21f2rqp4oc (track)

Copyright 2007 by John T. Anderson

Palace On High

I’m on my way to a Palace on high
Far, far away
It’s where He’s made my home in the sky
Far, far away

He is coming back again
In the clouds of glory then
He’ll take us to the Palace on high

The Palace where we’ll see our Saviour’s face
The Palace where we’ll sing redeeming grace
The Palace where we’ll live forever in love divine

The Palace where all sorrows will be gone
The Palace where eternity will dawn
In the Palace, that Palace on high

I’m on my way to a Palace on high
Far, far away
It’s where the glorified will fly
Far, far away

He healed my mind and made me whole
He changed my life so I could go
To the Palace, that Palace on high

The Palace where we’ll see our ransomed friends
The Palace where our joy will never end
The Palace where we’ll live forever in love divine

The Palace where there’s room for me and you
The Palace where our dreams will all come true
In the Palace, that Palace on high
In the Palace, that Palace on high
In the Palace, that Palace on high

http://www.box.net/shared/z1k3opd5wo (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/ocp3hf30g4 (track)

Copyright 2005 by John T. Anderson

When We See Jesus

The day is getting nearer when we’ll cross to that fair land
And that thought gets ever dearer as we near the crystal strand
But more important than the glory of that city made of gold
Will be the moment we see Jesus, then we’ll be home

When we see Jesus robed in heaven’s light
When we see Jesus what a splendid sight
When we see Jesus nevermore to roam
When we see Jesus then we’ll be home

Ever since the day I heard of the Savior’s love for me
I discovered in His Word love’s greatest mystery
One glad day the sky will shine and His glory will be shown
The moment we see Jesus, then we’ll be home

When we see Jesus we’ll be free at last
When we see Jesus all trials past
When we see Jesus He’ll redeem His own
When we see Jesus then we’ll be home
When we see Jesus then we’ll be home

http://www.box.net/shared/c5xq52xgco (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/c8u9m4ckko (track)

Copyright 2003 by John T. Anderson

Three Trees

It is said that the basic questions of life are 1) How’d we get here?
2) Where are we now? And 3) Where are we going? The Bible answers
these questions in its portrayal of Three Trees.

I asked Him why this earth’s in such a mess
Why so much mis’ry and distress
I asked Him how we ever got this way
With wickedness and violence each day

So He took me to a tree
Where the serpent tempted Eve
Sin’s line was crossed, it was Paradise lost, mankind was no more free
All this started at Eden’s tree, all this started at Eden’s tree

I wondered then whatever could be done
To fix what this old world had become
I asked Him if a Savior could be found
To make things right and turn this world around

Then He took me to a tree
There at Calvary
What Adam lost was won back on the cross, Jesus paid sin’s penalty
All this happened at Calvary’s tree, all this happened at Calvary’s tree

I asked Him if in time we’d ever be
Together again as one family
He promised that we’d meet Him in the sky
And someday soon we’d eat from the tree of life

Then He’ll take us to the tree
There we’ll live eternally
It’s a fact He’s coming back, His glory soon we’ll see
Then He’ll take us all to the tree
Then He’ll take us all to the tree
Then He’ll take us all to the tree

http://www.box.net/shared/zl91w738k0 (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/ywum6a4kk8 (track)

Copyright 2003 by John T. Anderson

Thursday, May 22, 2008

The Chariot Is On Its Way

Elijah fled from Jezebel
He never felt so low
His faith was gone he stumbled on
He knew not where to go

Tired and weak he tried to proceed
And then he stopped and cried
“It’s no use Lord, I can’t go no more
I might as well just die.”

The chariot is on its way, Elijah
The chariot is on its way
Hold on a little longer
Be just a little stronger
The chariot is on its way

The chariot is on its way Elijah
The chariot is on its way
Its fiery wheels are blazin’
It’s bound for that sweet haven
The chariot is on its way
The chariot is on its way, on its way
The chariot is on its way, on its way

http://www.box.net/shared/mup41orwo8 (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/ra7poedmos (track)

Copyright 2005 by John T. Anderson

I Don't Much Care

I don’t much care for this world’s fancy things
I’d rather have the blessings He brings
Just give me daily bread and a roof above my head
I don’t much care for this world’s fancy things

I don’t much care for this earth’s costly toys
The expensive gadgets many folks enjoy
They’ll all soon fade away when Jesus comes that day
I don’t much care for this earth’s costly toys

Open my eyes so I can see
The secrets of Your mystery
Open my eyes so I will know
Your wisdom as Your plan unfolds

I don’t much care for treasures here below
I’d rather seek the pleasures He’ll bestow
When my life is past I want the crown that lasts
I don’t much care for treasures here below

You can have those snazzy boats and cars
And live like famous movie stars
I don’t much care for treasures here below
I don’t much care for treasures here below

http://www.box.net/shared/3oxqu02040 (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/3itxftrswc (track)

Copyright 2006 by John T. Anderson

Happy Heav'nly Home

We’re going to that happy heav’nly home up in the sky
Where the pavement’s purest gold and we’ll never die
It’ll be a jubilee that will last eternally
In that happy heav’nly home in the sky,
That happy heav’nly home in the sky.

We’re going to that happy heav’nly home up in the sky
He’ll break the silent tombs of stone and saints will fly
He’s returning soon one day and will wipe all tears away
In that happy heav’nly home in the sky
That happy heav’nly home in the sky.

Our friends will all be there
Our fondest mem’ries we’ll share
What a wond’rous celebration that will be
The Lord will be our Light
We’ll never know another night
Only glory far as you can see

We’re going to that happy heav’nly home ‘cause Jesus died
The price He paid we know, when crucified
But He rose up from the grave and won the right our souls to save
In that happy heav’nly home in the sky,
That happy heav’nly home in the sky,
That happy heav’nly home in the sky.

http://www.box.net/shared/vda1i3nswc (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/xugi80ycc4 (track)
Copyright 2005 by John T. Anderson

Are You Willing To Carry His Cross?

Crowded Jerusalem byway
Friday on Passover morn
People were lining the highway
Shouting their hatred and scorn

Bearing His cross Jesus stumbled
There in the midst of the road
He Who was Christ nearly crumbled
Under the weight of the load

Are you willing to carry His cross?
Are you willing to bear shame and loss?
Will you walk by His side, ever there to abide?
Are you willing to carry His cross?

A stranger named Simon was taken
Who happened to stand there that day
The shoulders of Simon were laden
With the cross for the rest of the way

Glory and greatness were waiting
Priceless the cargo he bore
Wonderful honor in aiding
By bearing the cross of the Lord

Are you willing to carry His cross?
Are you willing to bear shame and loss?
Will you walk by His side, ever there to abide?
Are you willing to carry His cross?
Are you willing to carry His cross?

http://www.box.net/shared/qzvi9b3uoc (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/9x80aroo0o (track)

Copyright 1985 by John T. Anderson

Far Beyond The Sky

Far beyond the sky is the home He has prepared for us
Stars and worlds pass by as we go to the city of righteousness

Because the day will come when the vict’ry’s won
And we’ll be on our way
To that fair land with the crystal strand
Where cares will fade away

Soon we’ll see His face and time will meet eternity
True and full of grace, He is mine I know for certainty

Because the day will come when the vict’ry’s won
And we’ll be on our way
To that fair land with the crystal strand
Where cares will fade away

Gloria, alleluia to the Lamb upon His throne
The story of His truth and love we’ll tell till all have known

His cloud in beauty shines when the Lord reigns on high
He’ll give a shout and saints will rise to glory we will fly

Because the day will come when the vict’ry’s won
And we’ll be on our way
To that fair land with the crystal strand
Where cares will fade away

His cloud in beauty shines when the Lord reigns on high
He’ll give a shout and saints will rise to glory we will fly
To glory we will fly, to glory, to glory we will fly

http://www.box.net/shared/8h9jchps8s (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/hlsnrr9s8k (track)

Copyright 2003 by John T. Anderson

He Is Coming

Soon one day, not very far away, Jesus Christ will come again
Eastern sky, alive with glorious lightning brighter than it’s ever been

The Savior once came in a manger
The Babe was born in Bethlehem
Lowly, so meek and so holy
He live as a Man among men

But now He’s coming back as King of kings
Lord of lords in majesty

He is coming, Jesus Christ will come again
The King is coming, halleluiah amen

The Savior once came in a manger
The Babe was born in Bethlehem
Lowly, so meek and so holy
He live as a Man among men

But now He’s coming back as King of kings
Lord of lords in majesty

He is coming, Jesus Christ will come again
The King is coming, halleluiah amen
He is coming, Jesus Christ will come again
The King is coming halleluiah amen halleluiah amen

http://www.box.net/shared/nu6pyur7og (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/widnltj40g (track)

Copyright 1984 by John T. Anderson

Garden Tomb

We went to view the garden tomb
To see where He was laid
Though it was dark, there was a Roman guard
And the stone to roll away

We came up to the cave
We saw the empty grave
And then we heard the angel say

He isn’t here for He is risen
This is the messge that He has given
Go tell My friends don’t be dismayed
I am alive today

The spices bought, the ointments brought
We’d use another day
For He has been anointed in
A very different way

Declared to be God’s Son
Resurrection’s Holy One
For this we heard the angel say

He isn’t here for He is risen
This is the messge that He has given
Go tell My friends don’t be dismayed
I am alive today
I am alive today

http://www.box.net/shared/qh7rxw084w (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/nyngsar0og (track)

Copyright 1984 by John T. Anderson

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Strong Tower

Proverbs 18:10

The Lord is a strong tower, in Him I will be safe
The Lord has great power, in Him I will be saved

He is my refuge and hope
He will guide me each day
His strength’s like a mighty oak
He is worthy of praise

The Lord is a steadfast stone that never will be moved
His deeds by all are known, they’re righteous, just and true

He is my refuge and hope
He will guide me each day
His strength’s like a mighty oak
He is worthy of praise

Honor and majesty, to our gracious King
Enthroned as deity, His excellence we sing

The Lord is a strong tower, in Him I will be safe
The Lord has great power, in Him I will be saved

He is my refuge and hope
He will guide each day
His strength’s like a mighty oak
He is worthy of praise, of praise.

http://www.box.net/shared/fb9saxmsk8 (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/prlxcgback (track)

Copyright 2007 by John T. Anderson

Savior And Guide

In the deepest dark of night, when it seems no help’s in sight
Jesus comes and whispers to my soul
I am there wherever you may go
When the road is long and hard
When you’re filled with fear, I’ll be there to bring you hope and cheer

I am your Savior and Guide, I’ll never leave your side
When the shadows fall, on Jesus I will call
He is my Savior and Guide

When the cross seems hard to bear, when my mind is filled with care
Jesus comes with comfort for my heart
I’ve been with you from the very start
When you tried to do it all
When you slipped and fell, I was there to heal and make you well

I am your Savior and Guide, I’ll never leave your side
When the shadows fall, on Jesus I will call
He is my Savior and Guide
When the shadows fall, on Jesus I will call
He is my Savior and Guide

http://www.box.net/shared/z6w6760cow (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/amlaschwgs (track)
http://www.box.net/shared/vbe9w1t8ow (instrumental)

Copyright 2008 by John T. Anderson

I'm On A Journey

I’ll walk the narrow way that leads safely home
I know that angels guard me by orders from His throne
Jesus is my Guide, He’s there by my side
I’ll walk the narrow way that leads safely home

I’m on a journey to a home above
Where His grace will reign with peace and love
Can you see the gleaming mansions in the sky?

Will you take this blessed journey?
For His sake and by His mercy
This journey to His kingdom on high

I put my trust in Him, I’ll not be afraid
I’m headin’ toward that other shore where flowers never fade
When temptation comes to Jesus I will run
I put my trust in Him, I’ll not be afraid

I’m on a journey to a home above
Where His grace will reign with peace and love
Can you see the gleaming mansions in the sky?

Will you take this blessed journey?
For His sake and by His mercy
This journey to His kingdom on high
This journey to His kingdom on high
This journey to His kingdom on high

http://www.box.net/shared/ca81v4o00c (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/cddih1uw48 (track)
http://www.box.net/shared/zizjvrawwo (instrumental)


Copyright 2008 by John T. Anderson

Do Not Despair

Sometimes when I’m tired and blue, when I’m blue
Sometimes when I don’t know where to go
He brings me hope dispelling the gloom
He whispers sweet and low

Child I’m with you, you’re never alone
Trust Me that I am there
I’ll never leave you, for you are My own
When there is darkness, do not despair

Sometimes when the shadows sweep over my heart
Sometimes when the clouds cover my soul
His beams of light make the darkness depart
He whispers sweet and low

Child I’m with you, you’re never alone
Trust Me that I am there
I’ll never leave you, for you are My own
When there is darkness, do not despair
When there is darkness, do not despair
http://www.box.net/shared/ht05cqbmsw (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/6l18a7cco8 (track)

Copyright 2008 by John T. Anderson


Monday, May 19, 2008

At Calvary

Crown of thorns upon His head
Through the city He was led
Many wished to see Him dead at Calvary

Hands He cured were raised in jest
Tongues He loosed joined with the rest
Cursing were the ones He blessed at Calvary

But still He came to Calvary’s hill
There His precious blood would be spilled
Then at last salvation’s cup would be filled
For you and me

Heaven’s highest throne He would leave
Knowing well the treatment He’d received
Risking all if only one would believe
In Calvary

Carpentry was once His trade
Furniture it was He made
Now upon the cross He’s laid at Calvary

Wood and nails the things He used
Now with these His body bruised
The chance to save Himself refused at Calvary

But still He came to Calvary’s hill
There His precious blood would be spilled
Then at last salvation’s cup would be filled
For you and me

Heaven’s highest throne He would leave
Knowing well the treatment He’d received
Risking all if only one would believe
In Calvary, Calvary, Calvary, Calvary

http://www.box.net/shared/v2m1wcz4o0 (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/pavhyj18gg (track)

Copyright 1984 by John T. Anderson

Praise Him In The Highest

Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him for His goodness
Give Him the glory and honor due His name
Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him for His greatness
Raise all your voices, His majesty proclaim

For His mercy will last forever
His grace will fail never
Nothing can ever sever
His love for you and me

So praise Him, praise Him, praise Him in the highest
Let everyone that lives give Jesus praise

Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him all ye people
Let every tongue tell His wonders and His fame
Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him every creature
Let everything that has breath His works proclaim

For His mercy will last forever
His grace will fail never
Nothing can ever sever
His love for you and me

So praise Him, praise Him, praise Him in the highest
Let everyone that lives give Jesus praise

http://www.box.net/shared/5dy1dcdck0 (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/m51luvdkc0 (track)

Copyright 2002 by John T. Anderson

He Is A Friend Of Mine

He is the One Who made the worlds
He flung the stars in space
The largest sun and the smallest pearl
Speak of His wondrous grace

Maker of earth and sky and sea
He drew the world’s design
Though He inhabits eternity
He is a Friend of mine

By His breath He made the air
He lit the mighty sun
The world came to be when He declared
He spoke and it was done

Maker of earth and sky and sea
He drew the world’s design
Though He inhabits eternity
He is a Friend of mine

By His own creative hands
That clay became alive
For into the form of Eden’s man
He breathed the spark of life

Maker of earth and sky and sea
He drew the world’s design
Though He inhabits eternity
He is a Friend of mine

http://www.box.net/shared/fuq6wps4ks (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/y2qkltq2ow (track)

Copyright 1984 by John T. Anderson

God's Watchin' Out For Me

I won’t worry, I won’t fret,
I won’t be anxious or be upset
‘Cause God’s watchin’ out for me
God’s watchin’ out for me

Ev’ry minute, ev’ry day
In His mercy and by His grace
God’s watchin’ out for me
God’s watchin’ out for me

He knows when sparrows fall
He knows when I’m in need
He’s there to listen when I call
Yes, God’s watchin’ out for me

When I’m happy, when I’m sad
In the good times and in the bad
God’s watchin’ out for me
God’s watchin’ out for me

He knows when sparrows fall
He knows when I’m in need
He’s there to listen when I call
Yes, God’s watchin’ out for me
God’s watchin’ out for me
God’s watchin’ out for me

http://www.box.net/shared/it7ehroo4o (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/a6vizy9ogs (track)

Copyright 2007 by John T. Anderson

Come Into His Courts

Come into His courts and let your anthems ring
Come into His courts and sing,
Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna to our King

He is our great Creator, He is our mighty Savior, He is our Liberator
In praise to Him we sing

Come into His courts and join the heav'nly throng
Honor and praise to Him belong
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia is our song

He is our great Creator, He is our mighty Savior, He is our Liberator So sing with voices strong

Come into His courts today your voices raise
Come into His courts and say
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia Jesus reigns

Kingdoms of men are passing, but His reign is everlasting
His pow'r is all surpassing, to Him we bring our praise
To Him we bring our praise, to Him we bring our praise

http://www.box.net/shared/bqxggmles4 (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/ce5hkp5cc0 (track)

Copyright John T. Anderson 2002

Sunday, May 18, 2008

I Believe

I believe that Jesus cares
I believe He answers prayers
I believe He’s always there to guide us

I believe all power is His
I believe His grace forgives
I believe His Spirit lives inside us

The roses declare His love everywhere
The lofty mount speaks His might
The birds of the air have carols to share
In the velvet twilight

I believe in Bethlehem
I believe He took our sin
I believe they crucified Him ion Calvary

I believe in an empty tomb
I believe salvation bloomed
I believe He’s coming soon in glory

I believe in an empty tomb
I believe salvation bloomed
I believe He’s coming soon in glory

http://www.box.net/shared/9brzdqqw48 (vocal)

http://www.box.net/shared/4ipsg9hk4k (track)


Copyright 2007 by John T. Anderson

Once And For All

Once and for all, once and for all
Jesus died, crucified once and for all
He paid the debt we owed
Ransomed us from the fall
Jesus came, praise His name, He died
Once and for all

Not for the righteous did He come
And give the Gospel call
But for everyone God sent His Son
Who died once and for all

Once and for all, once and for all
Jesus died, crucified once and for all
He paid the debt we owed
Ransomed us from the fall
Jesus came, praise His name, He died
Once and for all
He died once and for all

http://www.box.net/shared/6e9k5rg5c8 (vocal)

http://www.box.net/shared/xuzh4p7sos (track)
Copyright 2008 by John T. Anderson

Purple Was The Robe

Purple was the robe He wore
In Pilate’s judgment hall
They mocked and taunted Jesus more
But He didn’t try to stop them at all,
No He didn’t try to stop them at all
My Jesus climbed that lonely hill,
They called it Calvary
That’s were my Savior’s blood was spilled
To pay the price for me
Purple was the robe He wore
In Pilate’s judgment hall
They mocked and taunted Jesus more
But He didn’t try to stop them at all,
No He didn’t try to stop them at all

Crimson was the blood that flowed
From His head, His hands, His side
The greatness of God’s love was told
When the Lord of life was crucified,
When the Lord of life was crucified
My Jesus climbed that lonely hill,
They called it Calvary
That’s were my Savior’s blood was spilled
To pay the price for me
Crimson was the blood that flowed
From His head, His hands, His side
The greatness of God’s love was told
When the Lord of life was crucified,
When the Lord of life was crucified

Blackened was the sky that day
The sun refused to shine
Nature turned her face away
And the penalty He bore was mine
Yes the penalty He bore was mine
My Jesus climbed that lonely hill,
They called it Calvary
That’s were my Savior’s blood was spilled
To pay the price for me
Blackened was the sky that day
The sun refused to shine
Nature turned her face away
And the penalty He bore was mine
Yes the penalty He bore was mine
Yes the penalty He bore was mine

http://www.box.net/shared/6hokn686c4 (vocal)

http://www.box.net/shared/8j36sra8g0 (track)

Copyright 2002 by John T. Anderson

Hold Me In Your Arms Of Grace

Hold me in Your arms of mercy
Hold me in Your arms of grace
‘Till we finish life’s long journey
Hold me in Your arms of grace

This world’s a perilous place to be
Hold me in Your arms of grace
There’s evil rising constantly
Hold me in Your arms of grace

Hold me in Your arms,
Hold me in Your arms
Hold me in Your arms of grace
‘Till this world of sin is o’er
‘Till we reach the other shore
Hold me in Your arms, hold me in Your arms
Hold me in Your arms of grace
Hold me in Your arms of grace

Hold me in Your arms of mercy
Hold me in Your arms of grace
‘Till we finish life’s long journey
Hold me in Your arms of grace

There’s danger lurking all around
Hold me in Your arms of grace
The devil wants to pull me down
Hold me in Your arms of grace

Hold me in Your arms,
Hold me in Your arms
Hold me in Your arms of grace
‘Till the storms of life are past
‘Till we meet there safe at last
Hold me in Your arms, hold me in Your arms
Hold me in Your arms of grace
Hold me in Your arms of grace

http://www.box.net/shared/5h7lgtkgsk (vocal)

http://www.box.net/shared/40g8si1s0c (track)

Copyright 2003 by John T. Anderson

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Sing Praises

Sing praises to our King, lift up your voice and sing
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia,
Sing praises, sing praises, to our King

He is forever Lord, He’s the God that we adore
With power to save from sin and grave
He’s the Shepherd, He’s the Door

Jesus reigns on high today, He’s the Life and He’s the Way
His grace and peace will never cease
His Word we will obey

Sing praises to the Lamb, He is the great I Am
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia
Sing praises, sing praises, to the Lamb

He is forever Lord, He’s the God that we adore
With power to save from sin and grave
He’s the Shepherd, He’s the Door

Jesus reigns on high today, He’s the Life and He’s the Way
His grace and peace will never cease
His Word we will obey, His Word we will obey.


Copyright 2008 by John T. Anderson


http://www.box.net/shared/pzrog6lwkw (vocal)

http://www.box.net/shared/mvhgn9g5c0 (track)
Oh, What Joy

We see the signs of the times around us
We see the tokens of His coming every day
The more you look, the warnings of His Book surround us
He’s coming soon to take His bride away

Oh, what joy when we see the Son in glory
Oh what joy when see the Savior then
Oh what joy when we sing redemption’s story
Oh what joy when Jesus comes again

Soon His cloud will come and the ransomed ones will sing
The victory song the only they can know
In praise to Jesus Christ the righteous King
We’ll shout aloud, to heaven we will go

Oh, what joy when we see the Son in glory
Oh what joy when see the Savior then
Oh what joy when we sing redemption’s story
Oh what joy when Jesus comes again
Oh what joy when Jesus comes again

Copyright 2008 by John T. Anderson


http://www.box.net/shared/4juc0bn4s4 (vocal)

http://www.box.net/shared/mjzbpcc0sk (track)