Ernie Haase + Signature Sound

The Early Years

Every group has to start somewhere, and you are holding in your hand a collection of some of our first musical works. Our group went through many changes in those "Early Years." From members... to clothing... to hair styles... Our means of travel and production changed... Our venues changed from 200 seat churches and school houses to theaters/music halls just to meet the demands of the market... However, God was always there for us on each step of the journey. The good times EHSS are experiencing now would not be as sweet without the hard times and challenges we encountered each step of the way - AND THERE WERE PLENTY!

One other force kept us going...the SONGS! We loved to sing and could always sing our blues away, when all was said and done. Together we always came out swinging SINGING! So, here are the songs... the "Early Years" of Signature Sound. The music and rhyme that launched a Gospel Quartet and a Quartet that has taken us on the ride of our lives.

"This 2 CD Set contains all songs from Stand By Me, Building A Bridge, Glory To His Name and The Ground Is Level"

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Track Listing

1. Stand By Me - Singin’ Over YonderListen

Words and Music by:
Marty Funderburk, Joel Lindsey

Verse:
There's nothing quite so dear to me, As old time four part harmony, From those yellowed hymnal pages, Songs about the Rock of Ages, I've sung of sweetness by and by in that bright land beyond the sky, But these days I can hardly wait, to stroll on through those pearly gates

Chorus:
There's gonna be singin' over yonder, That'll make the angels wonder, If they ever really knew how to sing, When they hear the saints together, sing a song that they could never sing, Because it is the melody of the redeemed, Then the host of Heaven will join the forgiven, Worshipping the King of Kings, So if you got a reservation, What a joyous celebration, you'll be singin' over yonder with me

Verse:
I can almost hear that angel band, Marching right through Gloryland, With the ones who've gone before us, Now a part of Heaven's chorus, They're playing all my favorite songs, I can't wait to sing along so I'll rehearse while here below, Until it's time for me to go

Daywind Music Publishing/BMI, Paragon Music/Vacation Boy Music, ASCAP (administered by Brentwood Benson Music Publishing Inc) All rights reserved. Used by permission
2. Stand By Me - Old Time Christian WayListen

Words and Music by:
Dewey Belknap, Rupert Cravens

Verse:
Look around you dear neighbor, In these times which we live, At the things you can see here today, It won't be long till Gabriel his trumpet shall sound, And the Lord comes to take his bride away

Chorus:
Well I wanna go back, back to the Bible, I wanna see old, old time revival, I wanna see people kneel at an old time altar to pray, I wanna see more camp meeting salvation, I wanna see saints, saints headed for Heaven, I wanna go back, back to the old time Christian way

Verse:
If your life brother sister, is not what it should be Jesus saves, He'll forgive you today, You can have peace from heaven down deep in your soul, Just go back to the old time Christian way

Stamps Baxter Music/BMI (Administered by Brentwood Benson Music Publishing Inc) All rights reserved. Used by permission
3. Stand By Me - Calvary Answers For MeListen

Words and Music by:
Joel Lindsey

Verse:
Satan just cowers, To think of the power he lost, When the Cross had its day, Gone are the mornings, When fear without warning, Would win and again have its way, Now when Satan reminds me of things I regret, I bring up Calvary lest he forgets

Chorus:
High on the mountain of sorrow and shame, Grace signed my pardon as Christ took the blame, When I'm called to answer for my history, Calvary answers for me, Calvary answers for me

Verse:
I am now under, The beautiful wonder of grace, That erased all my past, I feel the heartbeat of mercy inside me, And now I have found joy at last, I live in freedom that chains cannot bind, And I won't look back at what I've left behind

Paragon Music Corp/Vacation Boy Music/ASCAP (Administered by Brentwood Benson Publishing Music Inc) All rights reserved. Used by permission
4. Stand By Me - I Can't Wait For HeavenListen

Words and Music by:
Dwight Liles, John Darin Rowsey

Verse:
Some sweet morning, I'm gonna see that city, Set on a firm foundation, Laid by the hand of God, I've got loved ones awaiting, And I'm anticipating, yes I am, But between here and there, If I get happy, please don't think I'm odd

Chorus:
I can't wait for Heaven, I've gotta praise Him now, I can't wait for a golden street, underneath my feet, To shout His name out loud, He's made my life worth living, He's never let me down, I can't wait for Heaven, I've gotta praise Him now

Verse:
I've seen Him turn a heartache, Into a shout of rejoicing, You wouldn't believe all the blessings. He showers down along my way, I won't wait no never, Till that sweet forever, no, Cause there's a million good reasons, To praise Him every single day

(Repeat Chorus)

Centergetic Music/ASCAP,Centergy Music/BMI/ International copyright secured. All rights reserved. Used by permission
5. Stand By Me - Stand By MeListen

Public Domain Author unknown

Verse:
Now there's a time, We feel alone, Although we've done no wrong,(Done no wrong), Oh Lord, (Oh Lord), Oh Lord, stand by me (Lord stand by me) And there's a time, We stand the test, Lord, you know we've done our best, (Done our best), Oh Lord, (Oh Lord), Oh Lord, stand by me (Lord stand by me)

Chorus:
Stand by me Lord, yeah, (Oh Lord, stand by me) While I walk, (While I walk this lonesome road) Stand by me Lord, yeah, (Oh Lord, stand by me) Help me to bear (Help me bear this load, this heavy load) And if I stumble, (If I stumble Lord), Pick me up, (Pick me up), Help me to drink, Yes, (Help me drink this bitter cup), Till I reach my home in Glory, (Oh Lord, oh Lord) Stand by me, (Lord stand by me)
6. Stand By Me - I Have Seen The LordListen

Words and Music by:
Belinda Smith, Sue C Smith

Verse:
Blinded by her tears, She didn't recognize, The Lord she loved was standing right before her eyes, Then He said her name, And the moment that she heard, A flame was lit within her that flowed out in these words

Chorus:
I have seen the Lord, I can't keep it to myself, I'll testify, That He's alive, What a glorious news to tell, My Savior lives, I have seen the Lord

Verse:
How can I do less, Than share it now with you, The Lord I love is risen, I know that it's true, There's an empty grave, And this heart of mine believes, The resurrection story has given life to me

(Repeat Chorus)

Tag:
I have seen the Cross, The blood, the nails, the crown, I have seen them take His lifeless body down, I have seen the sun set on all my hopes and dreams, Oh, but let me tell you what these eyes of faith have seen

(Repeat Chorus)

Bridge Building Music/BMI (Administered by Brentwood Benson Publishing Music Inc) All rights reserved. Used by permission
7. Stand By Me - City Built Four SquareListen

Words and Music by:
Joel Lindsey

Verse:
Planes, trains, automobiles, Carry my across this land, St Louis, Chicago, Nashville, Orlando, Jackson and Birmingham, Fine cities each and every one, But when my time on earth is done, I'm going to a city that is built four square

Chorus:
There is a city (city built four square) That is built four square (city built four square) Some glorious morning (I'm gonna go there), I'm gonna go there, Fifteen hundred miles on either side, It's just a high as it is wide, I'm going to a city that is built four square

Verse:
Who knows maybe today, I will soar beyond the moon, It may be tomorrow, But I sure hope it's soon, The day and hour nobody knows, But when old Gabriel's trumpet blows, I'm going to a city that is built four square

(Repeat Chorus)

Paragon Music Corp/Vacation Boy Music/ASCAP/ (Administered by Brentwood Benson Music Publishing Inc) All rights reserved. Used by permission
8. Stand By Me - The God Of TodayListen

Words and Music by:
Marty Funderburk, Joel Guinness

Verse:
Moses was leading God's children out, But he faced the Red Sea and an ocean of doubt, Then God did what no one dreamed He would do, He parted the waters and they passed safely through, When Daniel was thrown to the lions that day, God sent His angels and they kept Daniel safe, Now I love to read those stories of old, But the half's not been told

Chorus:
For the God of the past, Is the God of today, If He did it back then, He'll do it again, He forever remains the same, So trust in His unchanging power, And follow Him come what may, For the God of the past, Is the God of today

Verse:
If there is a sea of doubt you can't cross, And the enemy tells you that all hope is lost, Remember what God did just yesterday, He's still on the throne and He'll still make a way, When lions of fear start to rise up and roar, He will protect you cause He's done it before, God is still God, He's faithful and true, And He cares about you

Daywind Music Publishing/BMI All rights reserved. Used by permission
9. Stand By Me - Let's Talk About Jesus AmenListen

Words and Music by:
Phil Johnson, C Aaron Wilburn

Verse:
We could all get together, Talk about the weather, And what we think it's gonna do, We could look at the sky, And try to figure out why, And state our point of view, But we waste the gift of precious time, Cause the weather's gonna change come rain or shine, And the wisdom of man, ain't worth a dime

Chorus:
Let's talk about Jesus, Amen, Lets talk about Jesus, Amen, I know we've told that story before, But I wanna hear that story once more, So let's talk about Jesus, Amen

Verse:
Let's have a conversation about salvation, And how I'm not the man I used to be, There's not a doubt, Folks counted me out, Till His hand rescued me, Old man death said, "You're the one that I want", Then God said "Not yet you don't", And thanks to Him I'm singing this song

(Repeat Chorus)

Tag:
Oh He's walked...He's walked, With me...with me, Through all these years, And in my time...my time, Of need...of need, He's always been right there for me, He's my Lord...my Lord, He's my healer...healer, My friend, He's my redeemer, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen

Spring Hill Music Publishing (Administered by Gaither Copyright Company) All rights reserved. Used by permission
10. Stand By Me - Sometimes This Is Heaven To MeListen
special appearance by George Younce

Words and Music by:
Joel Lindsey, Ernie Haase

Verse:
Now more than ever, I feel Heaven pulling at me, My bags are all packed, But I'm not quite ready to leave, Oh I'm not afraid, I'm not scared, It's hard to describe, I just wish the whole world could feel what I'm feeling inside

Chorus:
Cause when I hold the hand of an old trusted friend, This is Heaven to me, And when I see a smile on the face of a child, This is Heaven to me, So Lord, if you don't mind, I'd like a little more time, Cause there are songs that I still want to sing, There is laughter and tears, But I sure like it hear, Sometimes this is Heaven to me

Verse:
I'm caught in between this world, And the world still to come, And I'm tired from the race, That I've tried to faithfully run, I don't belong to this world, I'm just passing through, But don't tell me goodbye, Cause I've still got some livin' to do

(Repeat Chorus)

Paragon Music Corp/Vacation Boy Music/ASCAP/Bridge Building Music Inc/BMI (Administered by Brentwood Benson Music Publishing Inc) All rights reserved. Used by permission
11. Building A Bridge - I'm Telling The World About His LoveListen

Words and Music by:
Kenneth Fulkerson

Verse:
In sin I wandered, Talents I squandered, I did not hear (my brother), Him whom I need, Then Jesus found me, From sin unbound me, And now I'm telling the world about His love (His wondrous love)

Chorus:
I love to sing about my King (wonderful King) And make His praises gladly ring (gladly to ring) He gave His life (gave His own life) On Calvary's tree (Calvary' tree) That we from sing might be made free (might be made free)

I'm happy to say (I am glad to say) I'm on the right way (I am on the way) That leads from night (that leads from night) To perfect (unto perfect day), Tis joy to know (only I know), This friend of above (Jesus above), That's why I'm telling the world about His love (His wondrous love)

Verse:
Yonder in glory, We'll tell the story of Christ my Lord (my Savior), Trusting His word, With saints and sages through endless ages, We will tell the whole world about His love (His wondrous love)

(Repeat Chorus)

Tis joy to know (Only I know), This friend of above (Jesus above), That's why I'm telling the world about His love Stamps

Baxter Music/BMI
12. Building A Bridge - Oh What A SaviorListen

Words and Music by:
Marvin P Dalton

Chorus:
He gave His life's blood for even me

Verse:
Once I was straying, In sin's dark valley, No hope within could I see, They searched through Heaven and found a Savior, To save a poor lost soul like me

Chorus:
Oh what a Savior, Oh Hallelujah, His heart was broken on Calvary, His hands were nail scarred, His side was riven, He gave His life's blood for even me

Verse:
Deaths chilly waters, I'll soon be crossing, His hand will lead me safe o're, Then I'll join the chorus, In that great city, And sing up there forever more

(Repeat Chorus)

Stamps Baxter Music/BMI (Administered by ICG)
13. Building A Bridge - It's AlrightListen

Words and Music by:
George Younce

Chorus:
It's alright with my sould, It's alright He made me whole, My King Jesus gave me peace and it's alright, It's alright everyday, It's alright I'm on my way, My King Jesus gave me peace and it's alright

Verse:
Someday my life down here will be over, Someday the Master's voice will call for me, And when they lay be down beneath the clover, My soul will dwell with Him eternally, So when I lay my head upon my pillow, Yes, when I'm all alone with God at night, And though my day was like a raging billow, I hear His voice He tells me it's alright

(Repeat Chorus)

Tag:
Well it's alright with my soul, It's alright He made my whole, My King Jesus gave me peace and it's alright, It's alright everyday, It's alright I'm on my way, My Kind Jesus gave me peace, My King Jesus gave me peace, It's alright, It's alright, It's alright, It's alright

Eternal Music
14. Building A Bridge - Had It Not BeenListen

Words and Music by:
Rusty Goodman

Verse:
Just suppose God searched through Heaven, And couldn't find one willing to be, The supreme sacrifice that was needed, That would buy eternal life for you and me

Chorus:
Had it not been for a place called Mt Calvary, Had it not been for the old rugged cross, Had it not been for a man called Jesus, Then forever my soul would be lost

Verse:
Well I'm so glad He was willing to drink His bittercup, Although He prayed "Father let it pass from me", And I'm so glad He never called Heaven's angels, From these hands, Pulled the nails that torment me

(Repeat Chorus)

Tag:
Then forever my soul would be lost

Play In Tag Music (Administered by ICG)
15. Building A Bridge - I'm Building A BridgeListen

Words and Music by:
Leroy Abernathy

Verse:
I'm building a bridge (I'm building a bridge) God gave me the plan (God gave me the plan) It's right in the book (Yes, it's right in the book) I hold in my hand (I hold in my hand) On each page that I read (Each page that I read) Helps me understand (Helps me understand) To build on the rock (To build on the rock) And not on the sand (And not on the sand)

Chorus:
I'm building a bridge, (Yes, I am building a bridge)
Across the divide (Yes, it's across the divide) I'm building it strong (I'm building it strong) I'm building it wide (Yes, I'm building it wide) God gave me the plan, Oh yes, I'm following through (Yes, I'm following through) I'll make it somehow, Brother how about you (Brother how about you)

Verse:
God gave me a plan, I'm following through (Yes, I'm following through) I'll make it somehow (I'll make it somehow) Brother how about you (Brother how about you)

Abernathy Publishing (Administered by ICG)
16. Building A Bridge - Mansion Over The HilltopListen

Words and Music by:
Ira F Stanphill

Verse:
I'm satisfied with just a cottage below, A little silver and a little gold, But in that city where the ransom will shine, I want a gold one that silvered lined

Chorus:
I've got a mansion, Just over the hilltop, In that fair land where we'll never grow old, And someday yonder, We will never more wander, But walk on streets that are purest gold

Verse:
Don't think me poor or deserted or loney, I'm not discouraged, I'm heaven bound, I'm just a pilgrim, And I'm in search of a city, I want a mansion, a harp and a crown

(Repeat Chorus)

Tag:
And someday yonder, We will never more wander, But walk on streets that are purest gold

Singspiration (Division of Zondervan)
17. Building A Bridge - Gentle ShepherdListen

Words and Music by:
Bill Gaither

Chorus:
Gentle shepherd, Come and lead us, For we need you to help us find our way, Gentle shepherd, come and feed us, For we need your strength from day to day

There's no other, We can turn to, Who can help us face another day

(Repeat Chorus)

Gaither Music/ASCAP
18. Building A Bridge - Heavenly ParadeListen

Words and Music by:
Adgar Pace, JT Cook, James D Vaughn

Chorus:

Our traveling days will soon be over here, And we shall cross the rolling tide, For we are down here for just a little while, Our home is on the other side, Ambassadors true for Jesus our redeemer, And its a love crusade, For right against wrong, But soon we'll join the throng in Heaven when the saints parade

LEAD: For Heaven's Kings, We gladly sing the story old, Yet ever new in Glory Land, With that glad band, We'll promenade in Heaven's parade

TENOR: For Heaven's Kings, We will gladly sing the story old, Yet ever new in Glory Land in that fair land, We'll promenade in Heaven's parade

BARITONE: For Heaven's King of glory, We will gladly sing the story, Wonderful story is old yet is ever new in Glory Land, Up yonder with that great and happy band, We all them will promenade in Heaven in that grand parade

BASS: For Heaven's own King, For Heaven's Holy King, So gladly we will shout and sing, The blessed old story, Sing it for His glory, Tis old yet ever new in Glory Land fair up yonder in the air, In with eternal happy band, We'll promenade there, And never know a care in Heaven, When the saints parade

(Chorus all parts)

Pathway Press, Stamps Qt Music (Administered by ICG)
19. Building A Bridge - No One Ever Cared For MeListen

Words and Music by:
CF Weigle

Verse:
I would love to tell you what I think of Jesus, Since I found in Him a friend so kind and true, I would tell you how He changed my life completely, He did something that no other friend could do

Chorus:
No one ever cared for me like Jesus, There's no other friend so kind as He, No one else could take the sin and darkness from me, Oh how much He cares for me

Verse:
Every day He comes to me with new assurance, More and more I understand His words of love, But I'll never know just why He came to save me, Until someday I see His blessed face above

(Repeat Chorus)
20. Building A Bridge - They'll Be Shouting On The HillsListen

Words and Music by:
EM Bartlett

Verse:
What a happy time is coming, when we reach our home in Heaven, And the burdens which we bore, We'll bear no more, When the angels sound the trumpet, Drawing us to those bright mansions, There'll be shouting on the everlasting shore

Chorus:
There'll be shouting on the hills of Glory, Shouting (on the hills) yes (shouting on the hills) When we reach that land of which we heard the story, There'll be shouting on the hills of God

Verse:
On that blessed and happy morning, When old friends are reunited, And with all our loved ones we will see again, In that happy land eternal, We will live in joy supernal, And with Jesus o'er His angels ever reign

(Repeat Chorus three times)

Tag:
When we reach the land of which we heard the story, There'll be shouting, There'll be shouting, There'll be shouting on the hills of God

Albert E Brumley & Sons Publishing (Administered by ICG)
21. Glory To His Name - Glory To His NameListen

Verse:
Down at the cross where my Savior died

Down where for cleansing from sin I cried

There to my heart was the blood applied

Glory To His Name

Chorus:
Glory to His name Glory to his name

There to my heart was the blood applied

Glory to His name

Verse:
Come to this fountain so rich and sweet

Cast thy poor soul at the Saviors feet

Plunge in today and and be made complete

Glory to His Name
22. Glory To His Name - I'm Glad I KnowListen

Words and Music by:
Steve Lacey

Verse:
I don't know how a man can go, From here up to the moon, And I can't explain how the sun and the rain, Can make a flower bloom, But I know a man who holds the moon in His hands, And He calls every star by name, And ever since I met Him, I've never been the same

Chorus:
I'm glad I know this man called Jesus, I'm glad I know His grace is free, I'm glad I know I've been forgiven, I'm glad I know Jesus, And I'm glad I know Jesus loves me,

Verse:
I've got a love divine, peace of mind, Joy that I can't explain, I know I once was lost but now I'm found, Since I called upon His name, Now I confess I've had regrets, About the way I sometimes live, But since I met the Savior, I ask and He forgives

Chorus:
I'm glad I know this man called Jesus, I'm glad I know His grace is free, I'm glad I know I've been forgiven, I'm glad I know Jesus yes, I'm glad I know Jesus (He loves me) I'm glad I know Jesus, Yes I'm glad I know Jesus (He loves me) I'm glad I know Jesus, yes, I'm glad I know Jesus loves me

I'm glad I know (I'm glad I know) This man called Jesus (this man called Jesus) I'm glad I knw (so glad I know) His grace is free (His grace is free) I'm glad I know (so glad I know) I've been forgiven (I've been forgiven) I'm glad I know Jesus, yes, I'm glad I know Jesus, I'm glad I know Jesus, Yes I'm glad I know Jesus, I'm glad I know Jesus, Yes I'm glad I know Jesus loves me

Steve Lacey Music/Lonesome Bend Music/BMI (Administered by ICG)
23. Glory To His Name - Dry BonesListen

Chorus:

Ezekiel in the valley of dry bones, Ezekiel in the valley of dry bones, Ezekiel in the valley of dry bones, Now hear the word of the Lord (Let me tell 'bout) Ezekiel in the valley of dry bones, Ezekiel in the valley of dry bones, Ezekiel in the valley of dry bones, Now hear the word of the Lord

The foot bone connected to the ankle bone, The ankle bone connected to the shin bone, The sin bone connected to the knee bone, The knee bone connected to the thigh bone, The thigh bone connected to the hip bone, the hip bone connected to the back bone, The back bone connected to the shoulder bone, The shoulder bone connected to the neck bone, The neck bone connected to the head bone, Them bones got up and the walked around

Chorus:
Them bones them bones got up walked around, Them bones them bones got up walked around, Them bones them bones got up walked around now hear the word of the Lord (repeat)

The head bone connected to the neck bone, The neck bone connected to the shoulder bone, The shoulder bone connected to the back bone, The back bone connected to the hip bone, The hip bone connected to the thigh bone, The thigh bone connected to the knee bone, The knee bone connected to the shin bone, The shin bone connected to the ankle bone, The ankle bone connected to the foot bone, Now hear the word of the Lord

Chorus:
Ezekiel in the valley of (dry) dry bones, Ezekiel in the valley of (dry) dry bones, Ezekiel in the valley of (dry) bones, Now hear the word of the Lord

Chorus:
Them bones them bones got up walked around, Them bones them bones got up walked around, Them bones them bones got up walked around, Now hear the word of the Lord, Now hear the word (of the Lord) of the Lord, (the word of the Lord)
24. Glory To His Name - Going HomeListen

Words and Music by:
Bill Gaither, Gloria Gaither

Verse:
Many times in my childhood, When we traveled so far, By nightfall how weary I'd grow, Fathers arms would slip 'round me, And gently he'd say, "My child we are going home"

Chorus:
Going home, I'm going home, There is nothing to hold me here, I've caught a glimpse of that Heavenly land, Praise God we are going home

Verse:
Now the twilight is fading, And the day soon shall end, I get homesick the farther I roam, But my father has led me each step of the way, And now I am going home

(Repeat Chorus)

Tag:
I've caught a glimpse of that Heavenly land, Praise God we are going home

Gaither Music Co/ASCAP
25. Glory To His Name - When They Ring The Bells Of HeavenListen

Word and Music by:
Albert E. Brumley, Sr. & Marion W. Easterling

Verse:
That'll be a happy morning over the sea, When the cares of life shall pass away (shall pass away forever), He'll be there to welcome all the ransom and free, When they ring the bells of Heaven on that day

Chorus:
When they ring the bells of Heaven (Heaven), Ring the bells of glory (glory) When redeemed are gathered on that day (on the hallelujah morning) Everybody singing (shouting) What a happy meeting, When the ring the bells of Heaven on that day

Verse:
Press along rejoicing through this unfriendly land, Glory land is waiting all the way (the sun is always shining) That'll be a glad homecoming won't it be grand, When they ring the bells of Heaven on that day

(Repeat Chorus Twice)

Tag:
Everybody singing what a happy meeting, When they ring the bells of Heaven on that day

1941 Stamps-Baxter Music/BMI
26. Glory To His Name - Happy RhythmListen

Words and Music by:
Mosie Lister

Chorus:
There's a happy rhythm, It's a rockin and rollin, I can feel it movin, When I'm singing this song, What a thrill to feel it movin on, And never stoppin deep within my heart, It keeps a rollin and a rockin, Rollin and a rockin and a rockin and a rollin, It's a happy rhythm in my soul, In my soul

Verse:
Brother let me tell you, How I feel tell you 'bout a feelin feelin that is real, Brother let me tell you, How the glory rolls, Tell ya how it bubbles in my happy soul, Happiness is free, Its never bought a soul, Let me tell ya how I feel, Let me tell you

(Repeat Chorus Twice)

1953, renewed 1981 Mosie Lister Songs (admin. by The Copyright Co) BMI
27. Glory To His Name - GoneListen

Words and Music:
Eldridge Fox

Verse:
Mary came unto the tomb of Jesus, The stone was moved, He had gone away, The angle said "Fear not I know whom seek ye, for He has risen'

This she heard him say

Chorus:
Gone the stone is rolled back, Gone the tomb is empty, Gone to sit at the Fathers side, Gone over death triumphant, Gone sin is defeated, Gone He live forever more

Verse:
Oh come with me and see this risen Savior, Who can still turn the dark of death today, He can calm the storms of doubt and part the oceans, And He can still roll your heavy stone away

(Repeat Chorus)

Tag:

Gone (over death triumphant) Gone (sin is defeated) Gone He lives forever more, Yes He's gone

1972 Kingsmen Publishing Co/BMI
28. Glory To His Name - God Made A WayListen

Words and Music by:
JD Sumner

Verse:
I am going to a city far beyond the sky, I have made my preparations for that home on high, My soul was bought at Calvary by the Fathers only son, And He has my mansion ready when my work is done.

Chorus:
God made a way (made a way for me) Beyond that crystal sea, He's coming back (coming back someday), Gonna take me home to stay, I'll live forever (live forever more) All along that golden shore, Oh what a wonderful happy day, God made a way

Verse:
Soon my mansion will be ready, I'll be going home, Never more to be discouraged, Never more to roam, And on some happy morning, When the dead in Christ shall rise, I will go to meet my Lord up yonder in the skies

(Repeat Chorus Twice)

Tag:
Marvelous, infinite, beautiful, glorious, wonderful happy day, God made a way

1958, renewed 1986 Gospel Quartet Music (admin by ICG) BMI
29. Glory To His Name - There Is A SaviorListen

Words and Music by:
Sandi Patti, Bob Farrell, Greg Nelson

Chorus:
There is a Savior, What joys expressed, His eyes of mercy, His word is rest, For each tomorrow for yesterday, There is a Savior who lights our way

Verse:
Are there burdens in your heart, Is the past a memory that binds you, Is there something that you've carried far too long, Oh there's strength in your heart with His good news, There is a Savior and He's forgiven you

(Repeat Chorus Twice)

Tag:
There is a Savior who lights our way

Careers BMG/Sandis Songs/River Oaks Music/BMI
30. Glory To His Name - Old Rugged CrossListen

Words and Music by:
George Bennard

Verse:
On A hill far away stood an old rugged cross

The emblem of suffering and shame

How I love that old cross

Where the dearest and best

For a world of lost sinners was slain

Chorus:
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross

Till my trophies at last I lay down

I will cling to the old rugged cross

And exchange it someday for a crown

Public Domain
31. The Ground Is Level - Glory Glory Clear The RoadListen

Chorus:
Glory glory clear the road, I'm tired of totin this heavy load, Ol St Peter I'm a running late, Can't you get that key and unlock the gate

Verse:
Once I heard a preacher man, Preachin about that promised land, How it flowed with sparkling wine, Luscious fruit hung on the vine, Not a worry, not a care, All is peace and no despair, For on that day I had aspired, To reach that land of so desire

(Repeat Chorus)

Verse:
Then He preached about that place, That's reserved for fallen race, And damnation for the stray, That would come along the way, There is Devil is a-waitin by a might lake of fire, All the rest you know so well, Only flame they call if Hell

(Repeat Chorus)

Bridge:
Gonna preach now (oh yeah) I'm gonna tell you how (oh yeah), How you can get up there (oh yeah) How you can reach that city so bright and fair, You gotta live right, (oh yeah) You gotta pray each night (oh yeah) Down on your bended knee (oh yeah) You gotta trust in God He'll set you free, Up in the good land (oh yeah) Where all the righteous stand (oh yeah) I'm gonna see His face (oh yeah) He's gonna say "My child you've run the race", Beauty so rare, (oh yeah) It's beyond compare (oh yeah) You'll never know a care (oh yeah) Up on the golden streets so bright and fair, Then you'll be shouting, Glory, glory glory clear the road
32. The Ground Is Level - The Ground Is LevelListen

Chorus:
The ground is level and the foot of the cross, Anyone may come there for there is no cost, Rich man or poor man, Bound man or free, The ground was leveled that day at Calvary

Verse:
You may be a beggar have nothing to wear or eat at a table without one crumb to spare, You may live in mansion all the world know your name, But at the foot of the cross my friend everyone stands the same

(Repeat Chorus Twice)

Tag:
The ground was leveled that day at Calvary (leveled that day at Calvary)
33. The Ground Is Level - Old Campmeeting DaysListen

Verse:

Long ago when but a boy at old camp meeting time, How my heart would leap for joy to hear the old bells chime, Calling all the saints of God into the house of prayer, Oh such singing shouting for the Lord was there

Chorus:
I like the old time preaching, praying, singing, shouting, I like the old time reading of God's word, I like to hear those old time, Hallelujah, glory, I like the old time worship of the Lord

Verse:
Preaching in those good ol' days were filled with a holy flame, Preaching for the souls of men not for worldly fame, Under such old preaching sinner fell to pray, And the lord would save them in that good ol' fashion way
34. The Ground Is Level - The Other Side Of The CrossListen

Verse:

There were tears in the eyes of Jesus, There were nails in the palms of His hands, There were thorns in His brow, And only God could know, How much beating and pain He could withstand,

There was blood all around the hillside as a mother mourned her loss, And we all stood to gain from the Heavenly pain on the other side of the cross

Chorus:
On the other side of the cross, The side that no one could see, Hung the spirit of things yet to come, Hung the future of you and me, And what He gave that day on the cross not one bit of love has been lost, Hold my hand, Stand up and say if you were there on that day, On the other side of the cross

(Repeat Chorus)
35. The Ground Is Level - I Know Who Holds TomorrowListen

Chorus:
Many things about tomorrow, I don't seem to understand, But I know who hold tomorrow and I know who holds my hand

Verse:
I don't know about tomorrow, I just live from day to day, I don't borrow from it's sunshine for it's skies may turn to gray, I don't worry over the future for I know what Jesus said, And today, I walk beside Him for He knows what lies ahead

(Repeat Chorus Twice)
36. The Ground Is Level - Victory SideListen

Verse:
There's a place where flowers graze the dry desert floor, Where there's still a fountain flowing from the mountainside, Where the angry waves of life are calmed by peaceful shores, Faith let's you ride stop just short of Heaven on the victory side

Chorus:
Victory all around us far removed from the fields, All who are there abounding resounding with cheer, Though we have not made it home over the mystic foam, We now reside temporary on the victory side

Verse:
Are you heavy laden down with Satan's defeat, Do you feel disgraced that there's just no place to hide, Didn't anyone tell you he's already been beat, When Jesus died to stop just short of Heaven on the victory side

(Repeat Chorus)
37. The Ground Is Level - He Touched MeListen

Words and Music by:
Bill Gaither

Verse:
Shackled by a heave burden, 'Neath the load of guild and shame, Then the hand of Jesus touched me, And now I am no longer the same

Chorus:
He touched me, Oh He touched me, And oh the joy that floods my soul, Something happened and now I know, He touched me and made me whole

Verse:
Since I met this blessed Savior, Since He's cleansed and made me whole, I will never cease to praise Him, I'll shout it while eternity rolls,

(Repeat Chorus Twice)

Tag:
I've caught a glimpse of that Heavenly land, Praise God we are going home

Gaither Music/BMI
38. The Ground Is Level - When The Saints Go Marching InListen

Chorus:
When the Saints go marching in, When the Saints go marching in, Oh Lord I want to be in that number, When the Saints go marching in

Verse:
I am just a weary pilgrim traveling through this world of sin, Getting ready for my Savior when the Saints go marching in

(Repeat Chorus)

Verse:
I have a loving mother she's gone on before, But I promised I'd would meet her on Heaven's golden shore

(Repeat Chorus)

Verse:
And my father may God bless him I can see him now as then, With a robe of white around him when the Saints go marching in, I am waiting for the chariot to swing low and I'll step in, On a cloud of white I'll leave here when the Saints go marching in

(Repeat Chorus Twice)
39. The Ground Is Level - He Didn't Come DownListen

Words and Music by:
Al Harkins

Verse:
Often I stop to thing just where I'd be, Had Jesus come down from that cruel tree, There be no hope for man no peace could be found, Praise God I'm glad that He didn't come down

Chorus:
He didn't come down, Oh no He didn't come down, Ten thousand angels were camped all around, He could have called them to set Him free, But He stayed on the cross for you and for me

Verse:
Picture His mother there with tears in her eyes, As they mocked and scorned Him and pierced His side, They said "If thou be the King then come to the ground", Praise God I'm glad that He didn't come down

1973 Homeward Bound Music
40. The Ground Is Level - There's Something /I Will Serve TheeListen

Chorus:
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, there's just something about that name, Master, Savior, Jesus, like a fragrance after the rain, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, let all Heaven and earth proclaim, Kings and kingdoms will all pass away, but there's something about that name

I will serve thee because I love thee, You have given life to me, I was nothing until you found me, You have given life to me, Heartaches, broken pieces, ruined lives are why You died on Calvary, Your touch was what I longed for, You have given life to me

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