Worship Collection: My Reason To Sing

My Reason To Sing
Nothing Can Compare
Abba Father
Unto My King
I Will Sing
Come And Rest
But God
He’s My All In All
I Will Call On You
She Loved Much
There’s More To Come
Until The Break Of Day

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These are the titles that I am hoping to record next. There are a couple that I'm not completely sure I want to include, so it may change as I go along. Usually I end up writing a new song during the recording process that goes with the theme, so that could also change the final version!

I've posted the lyrics below, and also links in the sidebar. I hope to record within the next six month, God willing.

Until The Break Of Day

Jesus promised that he would come again,
and with a shout he’ll call out every saint.
But before that day arrives we must give our hearts and lives,
until the shadows of the night give way to light.

And when the morning dawns we’ll rise to meet the Son.
We’ll fly beyond the clouds where shadows never come.
Forevermore we’ll gaze on Jesus precious face.
But now we watch and pray as we wait for that day.
There’s work for us to do until the break of day.

Though the night watch may seem so very long,
and there are times it’s hard to carry on,
Jesus said that we must go that the lost may come to know,
that there is hope beyond the shadows here below.

And when the morning dawns we’ll rise to meet the Son.
We’ll fly beyond the clouds where shadows never come.
Forevermore we’ll gaze on Jesus precious face.
But now we watch and pray as we wait for that day.
There’s work for us to do until the break of day.

What a wonderful day it will be when time comes to an end, and we will be forevermore with our Lord! But until that day comes Jesus calls us to serve him with our whole heart, and to use the talents he has given us to reach the lost, to encourage the brethren, and to bring glory to him.

1 Thessalonians 4:16,17 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
Luke 12:37a,38 Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching:
And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants.
Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

There's More To Come

Jesus left his heavenly glory to take the form of man.
When his blood was shed at Calvary, he fulfilled the Father’s plan.
Then he rose up from the grave;

defeated death, and the victory won.
God prepared for me a Saviour,

and more blessings are to come.

Precious promises prepared by my Father;

wondrous blessings he sends from above.
Praise God, my cup is overflowing,

and I know there’s more to come.
Praise God, there’s more to come!

Though I’ve lived in many houses; had rooms to call my own,
Jesus promised me a mansion, when I reach my heavenly home.
In that city of pure gold, with walls of jasper, on precious stones,
God’s prepared for me a blessing,

and there’s more to come I know.

Precious promises prepared by my Father;

wondrous blessings he sends from above.
Praise God, my cup is overflowing,

and I know there’s more to come.
Praise God, there’s more to come!

God gives friends to share in laughter; sends sunshine after rain.
He gives strength to bear each burden,

and his word to guide my way.
He gives wisdom, joy, and peace,

unending mercy, such grace and love.
God prepares me daily blessings,

and I know there’s more to come.

Precious promises prepared by my Father;

wondrous blessings he sends from above.
Praise God, my cup is overflowing,

and I know there’s more to come.
Praise God, there’s more to come!

Philippians 2:8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
1 Corinthians 15:3b,4 how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures: and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
John 14:2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
Revelation 21:11,19-21 Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like jasper stone, clear as crystal; And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald; The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolyte; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; the twelfth, and amethyst. And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass.
Hebrews 11:10 For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.

As a child, I always had a fascination with shiny stones, and I collected them whenever I had an opportunity. My favorites where called agates. I liked the way the light shone through them when I held them up to the sun. One of my older brothers even built me a special box to keep my rock collection in. I don’t know why we humans are so attracted to glittering stones and gems, but it’s obvious from the size of the jewelry industry that I’m not the only one who likes them.
When I began to seek God through his word, one of the first books I read was Revelation. I didn’t understand much of it, but when I came to Chapter 21, I began to read the description of the Holy City, Jerusalem. As I read about the light being like a jasper stone, clear as crystal, and how the foundations of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones, I couldn’t imagine anything more beautiful. I could picture the jasper light shining through the walls in some places, and reflecting off others, causing prisms to dance along that street of transparent gold. I thought about how most of us would be thrilled to hold just a handful of precious gems. I’m sure God knew how much importance we would place on these shiny bits of his creation. To think that he had used these gems as building blocks and paving stones made me realize just how small our dreams are in comparison to what God has prepared. I think I decided right then that I wanted to see that city for myself.

She Loved Much

She washed Jesus feet with her tears,

and wiped them gently with her hair.
She poured precious ointment from an alabaster box,
anointing the Lord, before all those standing there.
Though Jesus said, “She hath wrought a good work on me,”
She knew she could never give enough,

for her sins, which were many, he’d forgiven.
She owed so much………….and she loved much

Though they were many, he forgave all my sins.
All my love can never be enough.

How I long to hear from my Saviour dear,
“She loved much; yes, she loved much.”

She sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word,

and left her sister serving there.
She shared precious moments in the presence of her Lord;
a place at his feet, so much more than she deserved.
Though Jesus said, “She hath chosen that good part,”
She knew she could never give enough,

For her sins, which were many, he’d forgiven.
She owed so much………...and she loved much.

Though they were many, he forgave all my sins.
All my love can never be enough.

How I long to hear from my Saviour dear,
“She loved much; yes, she loved much.”

Luke 7:37,38 And behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster box of ointment, And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and annointed them with the ointment.
Mark 14:6 And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? She hath wrought a good work on me.
Luke 7:47 Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.
Luke 10:38,39,40a,41,42 Now it came to pass, as they went, that they entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. But Martha was cumbered about much serving,
And Jesus said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

I read these accounts and imagine how wonderful it must have been to be in the presence of Jesus; to sit at his feet, and to hear him speak. But then I realize that I have that same privilege. I may not be physically in the presence of the Lord, but I can still sit at his feet in worship, I can still hear him speak through his word, and I can show my love for him by serving him until the day I see him face to face. Oh to hear those words, “She loved much.”!

I Will Call On You

In joy I will praise you; in peace I will worship you.
In all I will call on you, my Saviour, my Lord.
In sadness I will cling to you; in turmoil I will rest in you.
In all I will call on you, my Saviour, my Lord.
When things go awry in this world of sin,
I’ll look to you for wisdom and strength.
When all is well, and I have peace within,
I’ll look to you with love and devotion.
In truth I will seek you; in faith I will follow you.
In all I will call on you, my Saviour, my Lord.
In doubting I will turn to you; distressed I will trust in you.
In all I will call on you, my Saviour, my Lord.
When lives all around are filled with such pain,
I’ll look to you for compassion and grace.
When prayers are answered; loved ones born again,
I’ll look to you with thanksgiving and praise.
In love I will serve you; in hope I will wait for you.
In all I will call on you, my Saviour, my Lord.
In gladness I will give to you; obeying I will live in you.
In all I will call on you, my Saviour, my Lord.

Philippians 4:11,13 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am , therewith to be content.
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Psalm 34:1 I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

I wrote the beginnings of this song when I had been saved about a year. It was the end of a bad day, and I had poured my heart out to the Lord, in the form of poetry; something I had never done before. I tucked that poem away, and forgot about it, until ten years later when I came across it. I added to the initial lyrics, but the theme remains the same. It’s the answer I found as a baby Christian when I was overwhelmed by the frustrations of this life: In all I will call on you, my Saviour, my Lord.

He's My All In All

Just like the woman at the well,

I couldn't see my real need,

'till one day I met the Master,

and he knew my every deed.

When he offered me a drink

from and everlasting flow,

oh, I drank His living waters,

and he quenched my thirsting soul.

Now He's my Saviour, He's my healer,

by His touch I've been made whole.

He's my Shepherd, He's my Master ,

and He's there each time I call.

He leads my by still waters;

He restoreth my soul.

His rod and staff are my comfort,

and He's my all in all.

Just like the woman in the crowd,

I'd sought help time and again,

'till I finally looked to Jesus,

knowing he could take my pain,

for I'd seen him heal the lame;

make a blind man to see.

When I touched the hem of his garmeny,

such sweet healing flowed through me.

Now He's my Saviour, He's my healer,
by His touch I've been made whole.
He's my Shepherd, He's my Master ,
and He's there each time I call.
He leads my by still waters;
He restoreth my soul.
His rod and staff are my comfort,
and He's my all in all.

Just like the woman who knelt down,

and with her tears washed Christ's feet,

I will never cease to thank him

for the grace He's shown to me.

Since I reached out for that hem,

Jesus garment covers me,

and that spring of living water

satisfies my every need.

Now He's my Saviour, He's my healer,
by His touch I've been made whole.
He's my Shepherd, He's my Master ,
and He's there each time I call.
He leads my by still waters;
He restoreth my soul.
His rod and staff are my comfort,
and He's my all in all.

*Will add song behind the story and scriptures later.*

But God

There are times I feel like David,

and a giant's taunting me.

He keeps pointing out my weakness

and all my shattered dreams.

But God can take a little stone

if I'll offer it to Him;use it for his own glory,

for in His strength I win.

But God is the strength of my heart

He will bring me through every trial

I will praise Him and thank Him,

delight in Him and trust

I'll commit my way to Him

and He will bring it to pass.

I was trudging through a valley,

shedding tears along the way.

Through those days so dark and dreary

all life's colors seemed to fade.

But God can make a flower bloom

out of season and in the gloom,

just to say,"You are loved,

and someone is praying for you."

But God is the strength of my heart

He will bring me through every trial

I will praise Him and thank Him,

delight in Him and trust

I'll commit my way to Him

and He will bring it to pass.

As I think of days gone by

and the heartaches I have known

I can see now I was learning

I can't make it on my own.

But God brought healing and sweet peace

out of tragedy and grief,

and the memories that linger

are now so precious to me.

But God is the strength of my heart

He will bring me through every trial

I will praise Him and thank Him,

delight in Him and trust

I'll commit my way to Him

and He will bring it to pass.

*Will add scriptures and story behind the song later.*

Come and Rest

Come and rest a little while

by the water so serene.
The peace will bring a smile,
as you sit at Jesus feet.

They that wait upon the Lord,
shall renew their strength.
They shall mount up with wings as eagles.
They shall run and not be weary,
and they shall walk and not faint,
they that wait upon the Lord.

Leave your burdens and your worries
in the Saviour’s caring hands,
and walk beside still waters through
this dry and thirsty land.

They that wait upon the Lord,
shall renew their strength.
They shall mount up with wings as eagles.
They shall run and not be weary,
and they shall walk and not faint,
they that wait upon the Lord.

Bring your worship to the Lord.
Lift your voice and sing his praise.
You’ll find your burdens leaving,
when you glorify his name.

They that wait upon the Lord,
shall renew their strength.
They shall mount up with wings as eagles.
They shall run and not be weary,
and they shall walk and not faint,
they that wait upon the Lord.

Give your heart to serving Jesus,
and he’ll guide you through this life.
You’ll know peace and contentment,
with the Saviour by your side.

They that wait upon the Lord,
shall renew their strength.
They shall mount up with wings as eagles.
They shall run and not be weary,
and they shall walk and not faint,
they that wait upon the Lord.

Psalm 23:2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
Psalm 63:1-3 O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.
Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint.

I Will Sing

Jesus sought me and redeemed me with his precious blood.
Forever I will sing his praise.
I’ll rejoice, for Jesus loves me and abides in me.
I will sing of his mercy and grace.

Yes, I’ll sing of the mercy and grace of God;
of his comfort, his love, joy and peace.
I will sing of his glory, his victory, his power.
I will sing till he comes back for me.
When I’m walking through a valley, Jesus takes my hand,
and guides me to the pastures green.
Then he leads me by still waters, and restores my soul.
Of his comfort and love I will sing.

Yes, I’ll sing of the mercy and grace of God;
of his comfort, his love, joy and peace.
I will sing of his glory, his victory, his power.
I will sing till he comes back for me.

I commit my way to Jesus, and I trust in him,
for he will always meet my needs.
God’s peace keeps my heart and mind through Jesus Christ, my Lord.
I will sing of his joy and his peace.

Yes, I’ll sing of the mercy and grace of God;
of his comfort, his love, joy and peace.
I will sing of his glory, his victory, his power.
I will sing till he comes back for me.

The creator, precious Saviour, Jesus Christ, my Lord,
the Lamb of God, the King of kings.
I will tell his wondrous works, and glory in his name.
Of his victory and power I will sing.

Yes, I’ll sing of the mercy and grace of God;
of his comfort, his love, joy and peace.
I will sing of his glory, his victory, his power.
I will sing till he comes back for me.

Psalm 23:2-4 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Unto My King

The God of all comfort, the Father of glory,
our God is faithful and true.
He is the only King of kings.
To him all glory is due.

Now unto the king, eternal, immortal,
be honour, and glory, and power,
through Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord,
Forever and ever, Amen.

The God of all hope, the Father of mercies,
the everlasting and wise.
He is the blessed Lord of lords.
All nature testifies.

Now unto the king, eternal, immortal,
be honour, and glory, and power,
through Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord,
Forever and ever, Amen.

2 Corinthians 1:3,18 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;
Ephesians 1:17a That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory,
Romans 15:13a Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing,
Romans 16:27 To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.
1 Corinthians 1:9 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
1 Timothy 6:15 Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
1 Timothy 1:17 Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Abba Father

Abba Father, Abba Father, my heart cries unto thee
Abba Father, Abba Father, you alone hear my plea.

When I don’t have the words to say, you know my every need.
When I don’t know just how to pray, your Spirit intercedes.

Abba Father, Abba Father, my heart cries unto thee.
Abba Father, Abba Father, you alone hear my plea.

When I can’t seem to find my way, you draw me to your side.
When I reach out in childlike faith, your Spirit always guides.

Abba Father, Abba Father, my heart cries unto thee.
Abba Father, Abba Father, you alone hear my plea.

When I am burdened down with care, you gently comfort me.
When I surrender all in prayer, your Spirit gives sweet peace.

Abba Father, Abba Father, my heart cries unto thee.
Abba Father, Abba Father, you alone hear my plea.

There are so many times when I really don’t know just how to pray or what I should pray for. All I know is that I want God’s way and will in my life, and in the lives of those I love. It’s such a comfort to know that I can go to God in silence, and he will search my heart and his Spirit will make intercession for me.

Galatians 4:6 And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
Romans 8:26,27 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.

Nothing Can Compare

A garden filled with lilies in every shade and hue;
a field of fragrant roses, fresh with morning dew.
A little glimpse of heaven, we’re tempted to declare,
but God has his own garden, and nothing can compare.
The lily of the valleys, that bloomed among the thorns;
the precious rose of Sharon, petals crushed and torn.
A blossom sent from heaven, to die then reappear,
now blooms in God’s own garden, and nothing can compare.
No, nothing can compare with the garden God’s prepared,
where the lily blooms forever, and the rose scent fills the air.
No, nothing can compare with the garden we will share,
as we stroll between our mansions in that city bright and fair.
How I long to see my Saviour, for nothing can compare!

My parents have a beautiful garden filled with various flowering shrubs and perennials. It changes with the seasons, from the soft greens of spring to the brilliant colors of summer, then the muted shades of autumn. I never tire of spending time strolling through the garden. I’m always amazed at how intricate and unique each flower is. From the perfectly curled petals of a dahlia formed into a pom-pom, to the towering blue spires of delphiniums, down to the soft silvery-green leaves of lamb’s ears, each is so beautiful, and yet so different. And there’s nothing like the soft scent of roses on a breeze, or the fragrance of a lilac as you pass by.
It occurred to me that God must be fond of flowers too. After all he chose a garden to be the first home, and later, Jesus is referred to as the lily of the valleys, and the rose of Sharon. I thought of how flowers appear so fragile, and easily broken, and yet each spring they reappear, springing forth with new life. Then my thoughts turned to eternity. If we can grow such beautiful flowers here on this fallen earth, how gorgeous will the flowers be in the holy city, new Jerusalem? I truly can’t imagine a mansion without a garden, and a garden planted by God, what an awesome, breathtaking thought!
While touring my parents garden, I’ve heard people say, “It’s a little piece of heaven.” Although my parents garden is as beautiful as any I have seen on earth, I’m certain it doesn’t come close to what God has prepared for us, where we will live forever with our precious Saviour, the lily of the valleys, and the rose of Sharon. No, nothing can compare. I can’t wait to take a stroll through God’s garden!

Song Of Solomon 2:1,2 I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. As the lily among the thorns, so is my love among the daughters.
Revelation 21:24 And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it.
Revelation 22:2 In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.
Isaiah 40:8,18,26a The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand forever.
To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye compare unto him?
Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things,
Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
Isaiah 37:17 Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold the land that is very far off.

My Reason To Sing

God laid the Earth’s foundation, and set the world in it’s place;
raised up majestic mountains, carved valleys, and spread out the plains.
God made and garnished the heavens, and set the stars in the night;
designed the morning sunrise, bestowed on the world his light.

And yet he thought of me, with a love that spans all time and space.
Yes, created me with a special plan for all my days.

God made my heart to hold him, before my life had begun,
Then gave me breath to praise him,
and whispered, “There’s songs to be sung.”

And now he lives in me, and he gives me a reason to sing.
Yes, abides in me; my Creator, my Saviour and King.

To God be the glory, he is my reason to sing!

What an awesome thought! The God who created this world, this universe, and things that I can’t even see or imagine, loves me! To think that before I was even born, he knew me, and he had a plan for my life!


Hebrews 1:10 And, thou , Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:
Psalm 8:3,4 When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; What is man, that thou art mindful of him? And the son of man, that thou visitest him?
Psalm 104:33 I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.

Songs Of Praise

I'm hoping to record another cd in the coming year. This will be another collection of songs that I've written over the years, with the emphasis on praising the Lord. The title song is "My Reason To Sing." Right now, I'm sorting through songs and touching up the sheet music. Once I determine which songs make the cut, I'll be recruiting some friends to record the music tracks. I really want some variety on this cd, so hope to have piano, guitar, violin, and whatever other instruments I can possibly include. Because I've had family members ask, "Why don't you sing your own songs?" I hope to do most of the vocals myself this time, along with some duets. In the meantime, I will be working on posting links to the lyrics.
So, please pray for me as I work on getting this project together!

Welcome To Songs Of Faith

This site continues to be a work in progress! Finding a reliable player that allows me to upload an unlimited number of songs is proving to be difficult! However, I have managed to upload most of the songs from three of my cd's, and you can now access them by clicking on the link near the top of the sidebar.

You can also scroll down the sidebar to find the links to lyrics for each song. I hope you'll take some time to have a listen and let me know what you think!

Thanks for stopping by!

~~~Deborah