When dark covers from endless night
When peace vanishes out of sight
When fear cripples me to the core
I can't see good in this anymore
Bring me to new horizons
Where light breaks in and darkness fades
Your presence is my anchor
A new day's coming and hope remains
When all glimmers of joy are gone
When faith wanes as the fight goes on
When despair starts to suffocate
I can't breathe for the toll it takes
Bring me to new horizons
Where light breaks in and darkness fades
Your presence is my anchor
A new day's coming and hope remains
(written November 13, 2013)
Friday, December 6, 2013
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Run (To Lose Everything Is Gain)
The chorus for this song comes from three of my favourite passages of Scripture: Philippians 3:14, Hebrews 12:1-3 and James 1:2-3, 12.
Run (To Lose Everything Is Gain)
I walk a narrow road
My eyes on the Father
He keeps my troubled soul
In the palm of His hand
And when I lose my way
He guides me to safety
Forever my Escape
I wanna be lost in His love
So I will run for all I believe in
With patience until I see Him -
Jesus Christ, seated on His throne
A radiance I long to behold
And I will run the race to claim my prize
Of the upward call of Jesus Christ
Enduring through the trials and the pain
Knowing to lose everything is gain
This world, it gets so tough
When I lose my focus
Those mountain peaks and cliffs
Are so hard to climb
The only thing to do
Is cry out to Jesus
Revive this sinner's soul
Keep my eyes fixed on You God
And I will run for all I believe in
With patience until I see Him -
Jesus Christ, seated on His throne
A radiance I long to behold
And I will run for all the world to see
The light of Christ that shines through me
Rejoicing in the trials and the pain
Knowing to lose everything is gain
(written July 31, 2013)
Run (To Lose Everything Is Gain)
I walk a narrow road
My eyes on the Father
He keeps my troubled soul
In the palm of His hand
And when I lose my way
He guides me to safety
Forever my Escape
I wanna be lost in His love
So I will run for all I believe in
With patience until I see Him -
Jesus Christ, seated on His throne
A radiance I long to behold
And I will run the race to claim my prize
Of the upward call of Jesus Christ
Enduring through the trials and the pain
Knowing to lose everything is gain
This world, it gets so tough
When I lose my focus
Those mountain peaks and cliffs
Are so hard to climb
The only thing to do
Is cry out to Jesus
Revive this sinner's soul
Keep my eyes fixed on You God
And I will run for all I believe in
With patience until I see Him -
Jesus Christ, seated on His throne
A radiance I long to behold
And I will run for all the world to see
The light of Christ that shines through me
Rejoicing in the trials and the pain
Knowing to lose everything is gain
(written July 31, 2013)
You're All I Need
Thinking of all the things I love
Believing You don't measure up
Lord, how that must grieve Your heart
Forgive me and keep me in Your arms
Thinking of all the time I waste
Apart from You going my own way
Father don't stop chasing me
In You alone there's rest and peace
Please
Won't You change my priorities
Bring me to my knees
And help me see You're all I need
Help me mean it when I say
Take whatever's in my way
I cannot get through life apart from You another day
Help me mean it when I plead
Jesus, take my everything
Cause You held nothing back when You gave it all for me
Keep me at the cross
Remembering the cost
The suffering, the loss
My Saviour gave it all
Keep me at Your feet
In true humility
You rose in victory
And by Your grace I'm free
(written June 10, 2013)
Believing You don't measure up
Lord, how that must grieve Your heart
Forgive me and keep me in Your arms
Thinking of all the time I waste
Apart from You going my own way
Father don't stop chasing me
In You alone there's rest and peace
Please
Won't You change my priorities
Bring me to my knees
And help me see You're all I need
Help me mean it when I say
Take whatever's in my way
I cannot get through life apart from You another day
Help me mean it when I plead
Jesus, take my everything
Cause You held nothing back when You gave it all for me
Keep me at the cross
Remembering the cost
The suffering, the loss
My Saviour gave it all
Keep me at Your feet
In true humility
You rose in victory
And by Your grace I'm free
(written June 10, 2013)
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
This Season
I've had many a sleepless night
Thinking about this situation
Can it be fixed come morning light
Or will I remain in pained anticipation?
I never thought that this would happen
I've stopped in my tracks, now You've got my attention
I've never been in this place before
I'm speechless, now I'm free to hear Your voice Lord
The pain brings me to my knees
Now I bow before You Jesus
This wall of despair that I feel
Opens old wounds, it won't let them heal
But my God I will trust in You
By Your grace I know You'll see me through
This season is so hard
The road is at times so dark
But the sunrise reminds me
Your mercies are new every morning
Still my heart
Don't let me fall apart
Lord I need You to guide me
As I walk to where You are
(written November 28, 2011)
Thinking about this situation
Can it be fixed come morning light
Or will I remain in pained anticipation?
I never thought that this would happen
I've stopped in my tracks, now You've got my attention
I've never been in this place before
I'm speechless, now I'm free to hear Your voice Lord
The pain brings me to my knees
Now I bow before You Jesus
This wall of despair that I feel
Opens old wounds, it won't let them heal
But my God I will trust in You
By Your grace I know You'll see me through
This season is so hard
The road is at times so dark
But the sunrise reminds me
Your mercies are new every morning
Still my heart
Don't let me fall apart
Lord I need You to guide me
As I walk to where You are
(written November 28, 2011)
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Whom Have I? (Psalm of Asaph)
This song was written from Psalm 73, one of my favourites!
Whom Have I? (Psalm of Asaph)
I used to be jealous of the insolent
I used to be envious of the arrogant
But now I see my wrong, I sing a greater song with You
With You
I used to crave the riches of the wicked
I thought in vain I washed my hands in innocence
But I'd rather be mocked for living out what You taught
What You taught
Whom have I in heaven but You Lord?
You're all that I desire
My flesh and heart may fail
But You're the strength of my heart
And my portion forever
I used to be bitter and senseless
I used to be a fool who lived in ignorance
But now I see the truth, I am always with You
With You
And now I live with freedom and assurance
You hold my hand and guide me to Your radiance
You'll never let me go, my good is that You're so close
You're so close
Whom have I in heaven but You Lord?
You're all that I desire
My flesh and heart may fail
But You're the strength of my heart
And my portion forever
(started September 10, 2010, completed February 2, 2013)
Whom Have I? (Psalm of Asaph)
I used to be jealous of the insolent
I used to be envious of the arrogant
But now I see my wrong, I sing a greater song with You
With You
I used to crave the riches of the wicked
I thought in vain I washed my hands in innocence
But I'd rather be mocked for living out what You taught
What You taught
Whom have I in heaven but You Lord?
You're all that I desire
My flesh and heart may fail
But You're the strength of my heart
And my portion forever
I used to be bitter and senseless
I used to be a fool who lived in ignorance
But now I see the truth, I am always with You
With You
And now I live with freedom and assurance
You hold my hand and guide me to Your radiance
You'll never let me go, my good is that You're so close
You're so close
Whom have I in heaven but You Lord?
You're all that I desire
My flesh and heart may fail
But You're the strength of my heart
And my portion forever
(started September 10, 2010, completed February 2, 2013)
Untitled
Well I can't speak for what you're going through
I don't have the answers, I won't pretend I do
But I can tell it's hitting you hard
Don't give up, the end's not far
Maybe it's God way of turning you back to Him
Maybe it's God's way of proving He's sovereign
Maybe it's God's way of showing you He's working out His plan
Maybe it's God's way of reminding you
He's got the whole world in His hands
God never promised life would be easy
He didn't say we'd never know pain
But He gave us His Spirit and said He'd never leave us
And He gives us strength and hope for the day
(written August 4, 2011)
I don't have the answers, I won't pretend I do
But I can tell it's hitting you hard
Don't give up, the end's not far
Maybe it's God way of turning you back to Him
Maybe it's God's way of proving He's sovereign
Maybe it's God's way of showing you He's working out His plan
Maybe it's God's way of reminding you
He's got the whole world in His hands
God never promised life would be easy
He didn't say we'd never know pain
But He gave us His Spirit and said He'd never leave us
And He gives us strength and hope for the day
(written August 4, 2011)
Untitled
Close my eyes
And I will sleep well tonight
Clinging to
The promises found in You
There's no need
To let fear keep me from peace
There's no need
To worry, I'll close my eyes and fall asleep
Run this race
With patience from You alone
Fix my eyes
On the Author of my faith
There's no need
For despair to tie me down
There's no need
To lose hope, I'll run this race to claim my crown
And though it seems to take forever
Your promises are always true
You give me hope of something better
If I will only wait on You
(written April 30, 2012)
And I will sleep well tonight
Clinging to
The promises found in You
There's no need
To let fear keep me from peace
There's no need
To worry, I'll close my eyes and fall asleep
Run this race
With patience from You alone
Fix my eyes
On the Author of my faith
There's no need
For despair to tie me down
There's no need
To lose hope, I'll run this race to claim my crown
And though it seems to take forever
Your promises are always true
You give me hope of something better
If I will only wait on You
(written April 30, 2012)
Holy One
Brighter than the morning sun
There's no comparison to anything or anyone
In perfect majesty You reign
Your selflessness I'll never grasp, You gave Yourself away
You bring me to my knees in awe
And I will bow in reverence before You God
You're the Holy One
Farther than the eye can see
Heaven is Your throne, the earth a footstool at Your feet
Yet still You choose to draw me near
You come so close and gently whisper in my ear
You bring me to my knees in awe
And I will bow in reverence before You God
You're the Holy One
And my eyes fail with longing to see You
I keep them toward the sky
To sing to You praises forever
Will be my great delight
(written August 2, 2010)
There's no comparison to anything or anyone
In perfect majesty You reign
Your selflessness I'll never grasp, You gave Yourself away
You bring me to my knees in awe
And I will bow in reverence before You God
You're the Holy One
Farther than the eye can see
Heaven is Your throne, the earth a footstool at Your feet
Yet still You choose to draw me near
You come so close and gently whisper in my ear
You bring me to my knees in awe
And I will bow in reverence before You God
You're the Holy One
And my eyes fail with longing to see You
I keep them toward the sky
To sing to You praises forever
Will be my great delight
(written August 2, 2010)
Even In These
Even in these, my times of deepest pain
You take every sorrow, every fear away
You replace these saddened thoughts with thoughts of peace
And bid every impending worry cease
For You, my gracious God, my heavenly Father
Keep Your arms of love on every son and daughter
You lift our eyes that we may see Your face
That darkest night may turn to brightest day
Though the outcome we may not understand
We trust this time fits in Your perfect plan
You never give us more than we can bear
So we cast to You right now our every care
(written January 29, 2008)
You take every sorrow, every fear away
You replace these saddened thoughts with thoughts of peace
And bid every impending worry cease
For You, my gracious God, my heavenly Father
Keep Your arms of love on every son and daughter
You lift our eyes that we may see Your face
That darkest night may turn to brightest day
Though the outcome we may not understand
We trust this time fits in Your perfect plan
You never give us more than we can bear
So we cast to You right now our every care
(written January 29, 2008)
The One, The Only
We bring praise, we give glory
To the One, the only King of kings
Lord You reign, You are holy
And it’s for Your majesty we sing
When we think of that day so long ago
How the Father sent His only Son
To the earth, from on high He left His throne
And He came to save the world He loves
We bring praise, we give glory
To the One, the only King of kings
Lord You reign, You are holy
And it’s for Your majesty we sing
Christ walked the earth, then He was nailed to a cross
Where He hung for us and breathed His last
He died for us, He bore our sins and paid our cost
And satisfied the Father’s righteous wrath
We bring praise, we give glory
To the One, the only King of kings
Lord You reign, You are holy
And it’s for Your majesty we sing
Jesus lives, for He rose up from the grave
And He rules and reigns in victory
Trust in Him, Jesus Christ alone can save
By grace through faith, a gift you must receive
We bring praise, we give glory
To the One, the only King of kings
Lord You reign, You are holy
And it’s for Your majesty we sing
(written December 13, 2010)
To the One, the only King of kings
Lord You reign, You are holy
And it’s for Your majesty we sing
When we think of that day so long ago
How the Father sent His only Son
To the earth, from on high He left His throne
And He came to save the world He loves
We bring praise, we give glory
To the One, the only King of kings
Lord You reign, You are holy
And it’s for Your majesty we sing
Christ walked the earth, then He was nailed to a cross
Where He hung for us and breathed His last
He died for us, He bore our sins and paid our cost
And satisfied the Father’s righteous wrath
We bring praise, we give glory
To the One, the only King of kings
Lord You reign, You are holy
And it’s for Your majesty we sing
Jesus lives, for He rose up from the grave
And He rules and reigns in victory
Trust in Him, Jesus Christ alone can save
By grace through faith, a gift you must receive
We bring praise, we give glory
To the One, the only King of kings
Lord You reign, You are holy
And it’s for Your majesty we sing
(written December 13, 2010)
Abide
I’m beat, I’m beat!
The thing has won.
I tried, I failed
I’m finished, I’m done!
My soul is weary
My strength is gone
It’s all too much
I can’t go on.
But wait, but wait -
What’s that I hear?
The voice of God
So calm and clear:
Abide in Me
He says with love
Keep the faith
And don’t give up
This thing you can’t
Do on your own
My strength to you
I will bestow
(written October 28, 2008)
The thing has won.
I tried, I failed
I’m finished, I’m done!
My soul is weary
My strength is gone
It’s all too much
I can’t go on.
But wait, but wait -
What’s that I hear?
The voice of God
So calm and clear:
Abide in Me
He says with love
Keep the faith
And don’t give up
This thing you can’t
Do on your own
My strength to you
I will bestow
(written October 28, 2008)
Walk With You
I will walk with you forever
No matter where the road leads
Mountains, valleys, water, fire
I will never leave
I will walk with you all your days
No matter what you go through
Fear, confusion, joy, happiness
I’ll be there with you
Even when you can’t see Me, the night is dark
Even when you can’t feel My warm impressions on your heart
Even when you can’t hear Me, patience is gone
I will be your perfect Guide, I’ll lead you on, I’ll lead you on
Even when pain engulfs you, your fight is done
Even when you feel alone, like help will never come
Even when you turn your back and try to hide
You can’t escape My presence child, I’m at your side, I’m at your side
Even when your eyes wander, lose sight of Me
Even when life falls apart and for a time your faith is weak
Even when failure mocks you, all hope seems lost
I have overcome the world, look to the cross, look to the cross
I’ll walk with you
I’ll walk with you
I’ll walk with you
Walk with you forever
(written April 18, 2010)
No matter where the road leads
Mountains, valleys, water, fire
I will never leave
I will walk with you all your days
No matter what you go through
Fear, confusion, joy, happiness
I’ll be there with you
Even when you can’t see Me, the night is dark
Even when you can’t feel My warm impressions on your heart
Even when you can’t hear Me, patience is gone
I will be your perfect Guide, I’ll lead you on, I’ll lead you on
Even when pain engulfs you, your fight is done
Even when you feel alone, like help will never come
Even when you turn your back and try to hide
You can’t escape My presence child, I’m at your side, I’m at your side
Even when your eyes wander, lose sight of Me
Even when life falls apart and for a time your faith is weak
Even when failure mocks you, all hope seems lost
I have overcome the world, look to the cross, look to the cross
I’ll walk with you
I’ll walk with you
I’ll walk with you
Walk with you forever
(written April 18, 2010)
A Simple Prayer
Your timing is perfect
When my time is rushed
Your Word speaks out boldly
When my lips are hushed
Your plans are far greater
Than any can know
Your Spirit’s the water
That helps me to grow
You bestow freely
Love without strings
Your grace keeps my mind
On heavenly things
Your perfect faithfulness
Helps me to trust
You are my Saviour
And I’m merely dust
I recognize Father
My need for Your grace
You took sin off my hands
You took my place
Thank-You dear Jesus
For all that You do
I know you love me
And I love You too
(written January 14, 2001)
When my time is rushed
Your Word speaks out boldly
When my lips are hushed
Your plans are far greater
Than any can know
Your Spirit’s the water
That helps me to grow
You bestow freely
Love without strings
Your grace keeps my mind
On heavenly things
Your perfect faithfulness
Helps me to trust
You are my Saviour
And I’m merely dust
I recognize Father
My need for Your grace
You took sin off my hands
You took my place
Thank-You dear Jesus
For all that You do
I know you love me
And I love You too
(written January 14, 2001)
My Story
I wrote My Story on April 4, 2011. I was contemplating life; why I’m here, what my purpose is, and it dawned on me that no matter what season I’m in or what I’m facing, my story will always be to glorify God and tell others about Him.
My Story
This is my story, why I’m here on earth
To tell of Your glory, to sing of Your worth
This is the reason why I live, the reason why You saved me
This is the reason why You give me breath of life each day
So I can praise
This is my story, to boldly speak Your truth
No matter where You call me, God I will live for You
This is the reason why You made me hands and feet to follow
This is the reason why You gave me lips to share Your Word
So I can serve
This is my story, in times of peace and pain
Green pastures or the valley, I am safe
You are the reason I am brave, why I can stand unshaken
You are the reason I can say my hope will not be taken
I will not be anxious for the future
I will not worry about the past
I will not be troubled in this present day
I’ll live for You, whatever comes my way
This is my story
My Story
This is my story, why I’m here on earth
To tell of Your glory, to sing of Your worth
This is the reason why I live, the reason why You saved me
This is the reason why You give me breath of life each day
So I can praise
This is my story, to boldly speak Your truth
No matter where You call me, God I will live for You
This is the reason why You made me hands and feet to follow
This is the reason why You gave me lips to share Your Word
So I can serve
This is my story, in times of peace and pain
Green pastures or the valley, I am safe
You are the reason I am brave, why I can stand unshaken
You are the reason I can say my hope will not be taken
I will not be anxious for the future
I will not worry about the past
I will not be troubled in this present day
I’ll live for You, whatever comes my way
This is my story
Laura-Beth King
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