Lyrics

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Still, Still With Thee

Still, Still with Thee Lyrics adapted from the Christian Science Hymnal, No. 317 by Harriet Beecher Stowe. Still, still with Thee when purple morning breaketh, When the bird waketh, and the shadows flee, Fairer than morning, lovelier than the daylight, Dawns the sweet consciousness, I am with Thee. Alone with Thee, amid the changing shadows, Solemn the hush of nature, newly born; Alone with Thee, in breathless adoration, In the calm dew and freshness of the morn. So shall it ever be in the bright morning, When hearts awaking see the shadows flee, O, in that hour, and fairer than the dawning, Rises the glorious thought, I am with Thee. Composer: John B. Dykes, Music Arrangement: Tanya Kay Perkins and Peter B. Allen, Words used courtesy of The Mary Baker Eddy Collection

Gracious Spirit

Gracious Spirit Lyrics from the Christian Science Hymnal, No. 88 by Thomas T. Lynch. Gracious Spirit, dwell with me: I myself would gracious be, And with words that help and heal Would Thy life in mine reveal; And with actions bold and meek Christ’s own gracious spirit speak. Truthful Spirit, dwell with me: I myself would truthful be, And with wisdom kind and clear Let Thy life in mine appear; And with actions brotherly Follow Christ’s sincerity. Mighty Spirit, dwell with me: I myself would mighty be, Mighty, that I may prevail Where unaided man must fail; Ever by triumphant hope Pressing on and bearing up. Composer: Peter B. Allen, Piano: Peter B. Allen, Words used courtesy of The Mary Baker Eddy Collection.

Mother’s Evening Prayer

From the Still with Thee Collection. Lyrics from the Christian Science Hymnal, No. 209 by Mary Baker Eddy. O gentle presence, peace and joy and power; O Life divine, that owns each waiting hour, Thou Love that guards the nestling’s faltering flight! Keep Thou my child on upward wing tonight. Love is our refuge; only with mine eye Can I behold the snare, the pit, the fall: His habitation high is here, and nigh, His arm encircles me, and mine, and all. O make me glad for every scalding tear, For hope deferred, ingratitude, disdain! Wait, and love more for every hate, and fear No ill,—since God is good, and loss is gain. Beneath the shadow of His mighty wing; In that sweet secret of the narrow way, Seeking and finding, with the angels sing: “Lo, I am with you alway,”—watch and pray. No snare, no fowler, pestilence or pain; No night drops down upon the troubled breast, When heaven’s aftersmile earth’s tear-drops gain, And mother finds her home and heav’nly rest. Composer: Andreas P. Bergreen, Arranged by Tanya Kay Perkins and Peter B. Allen, Piano: Peter B. Allen, Words used courtesy of The Mary Baker Eddy Collection. speak. Truthful Spirit, dwell with me: I myself would truthful be, And with wisdom kind and clear Let Thy life in mine appear; And with actions brotherly Follow Christ’s sincerity. Mighty Spirit, dwell with me: I myself would mighty be, Mighty, that I may prevail Where unaided man must fail; Ever by triumphant hope Pressing on and bearing up. Composer: Peter B. Allen, Piano: Peter B. Allen, Words used courtesy of The Mary Baker Eddy Collection.

I Walk With Love

I Walk With Love Lyrics from the Christian Science Hymnal, No.139 by Minny M.H. Ayers. I walk with Love along the way, And O, it is a holy day; No more I suffer cruel fear, I feel God's presence with me here; The joy that none can take away is mine; I walk with Love today. Who walks with Love along the way, Shall talk with Love and Love obey; God's healing truth is free to all, Our Father answers every call; 'Tis He dispels the clouds of gray That all may walk with Love today. Come, walk with Love along the way, Let childlike trust be yours today; Uplift your thought, with courage go, Give of your heart's rich overflow, And peace shall crown your joy-filled day. Come, walk with Love along the way. Composer: Peter B. Allen, Piano: Peter B. Allen, Words used courtesy of The Mary Baker Eddy Collection.

I Walk With Love

Consecrated to Thee

Consecrated to Thee Lyrics from the Christian Science Hymnal, No.324 by Frances R. Havergal, Adapted. Take my life, and let it be Consecrated, Lord, to Thee. Take my moments and my days, Let them flow in ceaseless praise. Take my hands, and let them move At the impulse of Thy love. Take my feet, and let them be Swift and beautiful for Thee. Take my voice, and let me sing Always, only, for my King. Take my lips, and let them be Filled with messages from Thee. Take my every thought, to use In the way that Thou shalt choose. Take my love; O Lord, I pour At Thy feet its treasure store. I am Thine, and I will be Ever, only, all for Thee. Composer: Peter B. Allen, Piano: Peter B. Allen, Words used courtesy of The Mary Baker Eddy Collection.

Psalm 23 A Psalm of David

Psalm 23 A Psalm of David Lyrics from Psalm 23. The Lord is my Shepherd. I shall not want. 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. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Composer: Peter B. Allen, Piano: Peter B. Allen

Feed My Sheep

Feed My Sheep From the Still with Thee Collection. Lyrics from the Christian Science Hymnal, No. 304, by Mary Baker Eddy. Shepherd, show me how to go O’er the hillside steep, How to gather, how to sow, How to feed Thy sheep; I will listen for Thy voice, Lest my footsteps stray; I will follow and rejoice All the rugged way. Thou wilt bind the stubborn will, Wound the callous breast, Make self-righteousness be still, Break earth’s stupid rest. Strangers on a barren shore, Lab’ring long and lone, We would enter by the door, And Thou know’st Thine own; So, when day grows dark and cold, Tear or triumph harms, Lead Thy lambkins to the fold, Take them in Thine arms; Feed the hungry, heal the heart, Till the morning’s beam; White as wool, ere they depart, Shepherd, wash them clean. Composer: Peter B. Allen, Piano: Peter B. Allen, Words used courtesy of The Mary Baker Eddy Collection.

Speak Gently

Speak Gently Lyrics from the Christian Science Hymnal, No. 316 by David Bates. Speak gently, it is better far To rule by love than fear; Speak gently, let no harsh word mar The good we may do here. Speak gently to the erring ones, They must have toiled in vain; Perchance unkindness made them so; O win them back again. Speak gently, ’tis a little thing, Dropped in the heart’s deep well; The good, the joy that it may bring, Eternity shall tell. Composition From: The Sarum Gradual, 1527, Arranged by Tanya Kay Perkins and Peter B. Allen, Words used courtesy of The Mary Baker Eddy Collection.

I Know No Life Divided

I Know No Life Divided Lyrics from the Christian Science Hymnal, No. 135 by Carl J.P. Spitta, Richard Massie, TR., Adapted. I know no life divided, O Lord of life, from Thee; In Thee is life provided For all mankind and me: I know no death, O Father, Because I live in Thee; Thy life it is that frees us From death eternally. I fear no tribulation, Since, whatsoe’er it be, It makes no separation Between my Lord and me: Since Thou, my God and Father, Dost claim me as Thine own, I richly shall inherit All good, from Thee alone. Composer: Peter B. Allen, Piano: Peter B. Allen, Words used courtesy of The Mary Baker Eddy Collection.

Christ My Refuge

Christ My Refuge From the Still with Thee Collection. Lyrics from the Christian Science Hymnal, No. 253, by Mary Baker Eddy. O’er waiting harpstrings of the mind There sweeps a strain, Low, sad, and sweet, whose measures bind The power of pain, And wake a white-winged angel throng Of thoughts, illumed By faith, and breathed in raptured song, With love perfumed. Then His unveiled, sweet mercies show Life’s burdens light. I kiss the cross, and wake to know A world more bright. And o’er earth’s troubled, angry sea I see Christ walk, And come to me, and tenderly, Divinely talk. Thus Truth engrounds me on the rock, Upon Life’s shore, ’Gainst which the winds and waves can shock, Oh, nevermore! From tired joy and grief afar, And nearer Thee,— Father, where Thine own children are, I love to be. My prayer, some daily good to do To Thine, for Thee; An offering pure of Love, whereto God leadeth me Composer: Peter B. Allen, Piano: Peter B. Allen, Words used courtesy of The Mary Baker Eddy Collection.

O Lord I Would Delight In Thee

O Lord I Would Delight In Thee Lyrics from the Christian Science Hymnal, No. 224 by John Ryland, Adapted. O Lord, I would delight in Thee, And on Thy care depend; To Thee in every trouble flee, My best, my ever Friend. When all material streams are dried, Thy fullness is the same; May I with this be satisfied, And glory in Thy name. All good, where’er it may be found, Its source doth find in Thee; I must have all things and abound, While God is God to me. O that I had a stronger faith, To look within the veil, To credit what my Saviour saith, Whose word can never fail. He that has made my heaven secure, Will here all good provide; While Christ is rich, can I be poor? What can I want beside? O God, I cast my care on Thee; I triumph and adore; Henceforth my great concern shall be To love and praise Thee more. Composer: Peter B. Allen, Piano: Peter B. Allen, Words used courtesy of The Mary Baker Eddy Collection.

The Lord’s Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer Lyrics from Matthew 6. When you pray, go into your room by yourself, close the door. And pray unto your Father which is in secret, And your Father which sees in secret will answer your prayer. Our Father, which are in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Composer: Peter B. Allen, Piano: Peter B. Allen

Seven Synonyms for God

Seven Synonyms for God Words inspired by the seven synonyms for God found in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy pg. 465 God is Mind, God is Soul, God is Spirit and Principle. God is Life, God is Truth and God is Love. With every step He leads each day. In all we do He guides our way. He is our Life and He is Love, His precious gifts come from above. God is Mind, God is Soul, God is Spirit and Principle. God is Life, God is Truth and God is Love. Turn all your thoughts to eternal Mind. A greater peace we cannot find. Open your heart and you will see, God’s loving care for you and me. God is Mind, God is Soul, God is Spirit and Principle. God is Life, God is Truth and God is Love. Fear not oh little flock, For He will show you the way Composer: Robert Collister, Piano: Helyn Eitelman, Orchestration: Tom Capek.

Lead Me to the Rock

Lead Me to the Rock Lyrics from Psalm 61: 1-5, 8 Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry unto Thee, When my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock That is higher than I. For thou hast been a shelter for me, And a strong tower from the enemy. I will abide in thy tabernacle forever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry unto Thee, When my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock That is higher than I. For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: Thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear Thy name. So will I sing praise unto Thy name forever, That I may daily perform my vows. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry unto Thee, When my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock That is higher than I. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Composer: Robert Collister, Piano: Helyn Eitelman, Orchestration: Tom Capek, Used with Permission.

Feed My Sheep

Feed My Sheep From the Lead Me to the Rock Collection. Lyrics by Mary Baker Eddy, from the Christian Science Hymnal, No. 304. Shepherd, show me how to go O’er the hillside steep, How to gather, how to sow, How to feed Thy sheep; I will listen for Thy voice, Lest my footsteps stray; I will follow and rejoice All the rugged way. Thou wilt bind the stubborn will, Wound the callous breast, Make self-righteousness be still, Break earth’s stupid rest. Strangers on a barren shore, Lab’ring long and lone, We would enter by the door, And Thou know’st Thine own; So, when day grows dark and cold, Tear or triumph harms, Lead Thy lambkins to the fold, Take them in Thine arms; Feed the hungry, heal the heart, Till the morning’s beam; White as wool, ere they depart, Shepherd, wash them clean. Composer: Robert Collister, Piano: Helyn Eitelman, Orchestration: Tom Capek, Words used courtesy of The Mary Baker Eddy Collection.

Unto a Perfect Man

Unto a Perfect Man Lyrics from Ephesians 4: 1, 7, 13-14, 22, 24, 5: 14 I therefore beseech you, That ye walk worthy of the vocation, Wherewith ye are called. But unto every one of us is given grace According to the measure of the gift of Christ. Till we all come in the unity of the faith, And of the knowledge of the son of God, The knowledge of the son of God, Unto a perfect man. That we henceforth be no more children, Tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, By the sleight of men, Whereby they lie in wait to deceive. Put off the old man, put on the new man, Which after God is created in righteousness. Put off the old man, put on the new man, Which after God is created in true holiness. Wherefore he saith, awake thou that sleepest. And arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. Put off the old man, put on the new man, Which after God is created in righteousness. Put off the old man, put on the new man, Which after God is created in true holiness. Till we all come in the unity of the faith, Unto a perfect man. Composer: Robert Collister, Piano: Helyn Eitelman, Orchestration: Tom Capek, Used with Permission.

Communion Hymn

Communion Hymn Lyrics by Mary Baker Eddy, from the Christian Science Hymnal, No. 298 Saw ye my Saviour? Heard ye the glad sound? Felt ye the power of the Word? ’Twas the Truth that made us free, And was found by you and me In the life and the love of our Lord. Mourner, it calls you,— “Come to my bosom, Love wipes your tears all away, And will lift the shade of gloom, And for you make radiant room Midst the glories of one endless day.” Sinner, it calls you,— “Come to this fountain, Cleanse the foul senses within; ’Tis the Spirit that makes pure, That exalts thee, and will cure All thy sorrow and sickness and sin.” Strongest deliverer, friend of the friendless, Life of all being divine: Thou the Christ, and not the creed; Thou the Truth in thought and deed; Thou the water, the bread, and the wine. Composer: Robert Collister, Piano: Helyn Eitelman, Orchestration: Tom Capek, Words used courtesy of The Mary Baker Eddy Collection.

Be Still and Know

Be Still and Know Lyrics by Rosa Maud Turner, inspired by Psalm 46:10. When clouds are hanging low and drear And earth’s illusive mists are near; When tempest torn our way and dim, Let thought awake and rise to Him: Lift up the heart in faith above, Be still and know that God is Love. Lift up the heart in faith above, Be still and know that God is Love. When in the wilderness we roam, And far away seems God, and home, The valley’s shadows fearsome, near, The road we travel dimmed with fear; Lift up the thought above the sod, Be still and know that Love is God. Lift up the thought above the sod, Be still and know that Love is God. We need not cry with anxious fear, Nor restless, pace the pathway drear; We need not doubt, though clouds are grey Sunshine will chase them all away; And from our hearts the gloom will fall, Be still and know that Love is all. And from our hearts the gloom will fall, Be still and know that Love is all. Lift up the thought above the sod, Be still and know that Love is God. Lift up the heart in faith above, Be still and know that God is Love. Composer: Robert Collister, Piano: Helyn Eitelman, Orchestration: Tom Capek, Used with Permission.

Mother’s Evening Prayer

Mother’s Evening Prayer From the Lead Me To The Rock Collection. Lyrics by Mary Baker Eddy, from the Christian Science Hymnal, No. 207. O gentle presence, peace and joy and power; O Life divine, that owns each waiting hour, Thou Love that guards the nestling’s faltering flight! Keep Thou my child on upward wing tonight. Love is our refuge; only with mine eye Can I behold the snare, the pit, the fall: His habitation high is here, and nigh, His arm encircles me, and mine, and all. O make me glad for every scalding tear, For hope deferred, ingratitude, disdain! Wait, and love more for every hate, and fear No ill,—since God is good, and loss is gain. Beneath the shadow of His mighty wing; In that sweet secret of the narrow way, Seeking and finding, with the angels sing: “Lo, I am with you alway,”—watch and pray. No snare, no fowler, pestilence or pain; No night drops down upon the troubled breast, When heaven’s aftersmile earth’s tear-drops gain, And mother finds her home and heav’nly rest. Composer: Robert Collister, Piano: Helyn Eitelman, Orchestration: Tom Capek, Words used courtesy of The Mary Baker Eddy Collection.

Come Thou

Come Thou Lyrics by Mary Baker Eddy, from Miscellaneous Writings, Poems pg. 36. Come, in the minstrels lay; when two hearts meet, And true hearts greet, and all is morn and May. Come Thou! And now, anew, to thought and deed Give sober speed, Thy will to know, and do. Stay! Till the storms are o’er the cold blasts done, The reign of heaven begun, and Love, the evermore. Be patient, waiting heart: Light, Love divine is here, and thine; You therefore cannot part. The seasons come and go: Love, like the sea, Rolls on with thee, but knows no ebb and flow. Faith, hope, and tears, triune, above the sod find peace in God, And one eternal noon. Oh, Thou hast heard my prayer and I am blest! This is Thy high behest: Thou, here and everywhere. Thou, here and everywhere. Composer: Robert Collister, Piano: Helyn Eitelman, Orchestration: Tom Capek, Words used courtesy of The Mary Baker Eddy Collection.

Signs of the Heart

Signs of the Heart Lyrics by Mary Baker Eddy, from Miscellaneous Writings, Poems pg. 24. Come to me, Joys of heaven! Breathe through the summer air A balm the long lost leaven Dissolving death, despair! O little heart, to me thou art A sign that never can depart. O little heart, to me thou art A sign that never can depart. Come to me, peace on earth! From out life’s billowy sea, A wave of welcome birth, The life that lives in thee! O Love divine, This heart of Thine Is all I need to comfort mine. O Love divine, This heart of Thine Is all I need to comfort mine. Come when the shadows fall, And night grows deeply dark; The barren brood, O call With song of morning lark; And from above, Dear heart of Love, Send us thy white winged dove. And from above, Dear heart of Love, Send us thy white winged dove. Composer: Robert Collister, Piano: Helyn Eitelman, Orchestration: Tom Capek, Words used courtesy of The Mary Baker Eddy Collection.

Satisfied

Satisfied Lyrics by Mary Baker Eddy, from the Christian Science Hymnal, No. 160. It matters not what be thy lot, So Love doth guide; For storm or shine, pure peace is thine, Whate’er betide. And of these stones, or tyrants’ thrones, God able is To raise up seed—in thought and deed— To faithful His. Aye, darkling sense, arise, go hence! Our God is good. False fears are foes—truth tatters those, When understood. Love looseth thee, and lifteth me, Ayont hate’s thrall: There Life is light, and wisdom might, And God is All. The centuries break, the earth-bound wake, God’s glorified! Who doth His will—His likeness still— Is satisfied. Composer: Robert Collister, Piano: Helyn Eitelman, Orchestration: Tom Capek, Words used courtesy of The Mary Baker Eddy Collection.

Wish and Item

Wish and Item Lyrics by Mary Baker Eddy, from Miscellaneous Writings, Poems pg. 38. I hope the heart that’s hungry for things above the floor, Will find with-in its portals an item rich in store; That melancholy mortals will count their mercies o’er, And learn that Truth and wisdom have many items more; That when a wrong is done us, it stirs no thought of strife; And Love becomes the substance, as item of our life; That every ragged urchin, with bare feet soiled or sore, Share God’s most tender mercies, find items at our door. Then if we’ve done to others some good ne’er told before, When angels shall repeat it, ‘twill be an item more. That when a wrong is done us, it stirs no thought of strife; And Love becomes the substance, as item of our life; Then if we’ve done to others some good ne’er told before, When angels shall repeat it, ‘twill be an item more. Composer: Robert Collister, Piano: Helyn Eitelman, Orchestration: Tom Capek, Words used courtesy of The Mary Baker Eddy Collection.

Love

Love Lyrics by Mary Baker Eddy, from the Christian Science Hymnal, No. 30. Brood o’er us with Thy shelt’ring wing, ’Neath which our spirits blend Like brother birds, that soar and sing, And on the same branch bend. The arrow that doth wound the dove Darts not from those who watch and love. If thou the bending reed wouldst break By thought or word unkind, Pray that his spirit you partake, Who loved and healed mankind: Seek holy thoughts and heavenly strain, That make men one in love remain. Learn, too, that wisdom’s rod is given For faith to kiss, and know; That greetings glorious from high heaven, Whence joys supernal flow, Come from that Love, divinely near, Which chastens pride and earth-born fear, Through God, who gave that word of might Which swelled creation’s lay: “Let there be light, and there was light.” What chased the clouds away? ’Twas Love whose finger traced aloud A bow of promise on the cloud. Thou to whose power our hope we give, Free us from human strife. Fed by Thy love divine we live, For Love alone is Life; And life most sweet, as heart to heart Speaks kindly when we meet and part. Composer: Robert Collister, Piano: Helyn Eitelman, Orchestration: Tom Capek, Words used courtesy of The Mary Baker Eddy Collection.

Hope

Hope Lyrics by Mary Baker Eddy, from Miscellaneous Writings, Poems pg. 45. ‘Tis borne on the zephyr at eventide’s hour; It falls on the heart like the dew on the flower, An infinite essence from tropic to pole, The promise, the home, and the heaven of Soul. Hope happifies life, at the alter or bower, And loosens the fetters of pride and of power; It comes through our tears, as the soft summer rain, To beautify, bless, and make joyful again. The harp of the minstrel, the treasure of time; A rainbow of rapture, o’erarching, divine; The God given mandate that speaks from above, No place for earth’s idols, but hope thou, and love. Composer: Robert Collister, Piano: Helyn Eitelman, Orchestration: Tom Capek, Words used courtesy of The Mary Baker Eddy Collection.

Christmas Morn

Christmas Morn Lyrics by Mary Baker Eddy, from the Christian Science Hymnal, No. 23. Blest Christmas morn, though murky clouds Pursue thy way, Thy light was born where storm enshrouds Nor dawn nor day! Dear Christ, forever here and near, No cradle song, No natal hour and mother’s tear, To thee belong. Thou God-idea, Life-encrowned, The Bethlehem babe— Beloved, replete, by flesh embound— Was but thy shade! Thou gentle beam of living Love, And deathless Life! Truth infinite,—so far above All mortal strife, Or cruel creed, or earth-born taint: Fill us today With all thou art—be thou our saint, Our stay, alway. Composer: Robert Collister, Piano: Helyn Eitelman, Orchestration: Tom Capek, Words used courtesy of The Mary Baker Eddy Collection.

Christ is Risen

Christ is Risen These lyrics were written by Joan Collister. It was early in the morning of the third and final day, Alone Mary ventured near the tomb and heard an angel say, Seek ye not Jesus here, for behold he is not dead, Christ is alive and walks among you, it was done just as he said. Alleluia, Christ is Risen, Alleluia, Christ is Risen. Moments later, we beheld him, while fishing by the sea. He called us his disciples and said, come dine with me. There he taught us the final lesson that takes away all fear Life overcoming death, can be demonstrated here. Alleluia Christ is Risen, Alleluia, Christ is Risen Composer: Robert Collister, Piano: Helyn Eitelman, Orchestration: Tom Capek, Used with Permission.

Christ My Refuge

Christ My Refuge Mr. Collister had written all the songs in this collection when I began this project, but did not yet have a version of Christ my Refuge. I asked him to write one for me so that all 7 hymns of Mrs. Eddy’s hymns used in our hymnal would be included. It has become a favorite among churches and certainly one of mine. From the Lead Me To The Rock Collection. Lyrics by Mary Baker Eddy, from the Christian Science Hymnal, No. 253. O’er waiting harpstrings of the mind There sweeps a strain, Low, sad, and sweet, whose measures bind The power of pain, And wake a white-winged angel throng Of thoughts, illumed By faith, and breathed in raptured song, With love perfumed. Then His unveiled, sweet mercies show Life’s burdens light. I kiss the cross, and wake to know A world more bright. And o’er earth’s troubled, angry sea I see Christ walk, And come to me, and tenderly, Divinely talk. Thus Truth engrounds me on the rock, Upon Life’s shore, ’Gainst which the winds and waves can shock, Oh, nevermore! From tired joy and grief afar, And nearer Thee,— Father, where Thine own children are, I love to be. My prayer, some daily good to do To Thine, for Thee; An offering pure of Love, whereto God leadeth me. Composer: Robert Collister, Piano: Helyn Eitelman, Orchestration: Tom Capek, Words used courtesy of The Mary Baker Eddy Collection.

Come, Holy Spirit

Let inspiration be illuminated within us, within church. WIND: That which indicates the might of omnipotence and the movements of God’s spiritual government, encompassing all things. (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 597:27–29) Come, thou Fount of ev’ry blessing, tune our hearts to sing Your praise, tune our hearts to sing Your praise. Come, Holy Spirit, fall upon this sacred place. Fill this house of worship with Your perfect grace. Shine Your light within us. Surround us with Your wind. Blaze in us a mission, Give to us a vision, renew us, Lord, again. Come, Holy Spirit, lead us in Your way. Give us all one language, one voice to sing Your praise. Make our lives Your holy temple. Make our hearts Your royal throne. We proclaim Your matchless glory. You are God alone. Come, Holy Spirit, make us strong and bold. Burn in us Your image, Refine us into gold. Let us serve with meekness. Lord, blaze in us anew. Shine on us Your glory, shine on us Your glory, shine on us, Lord, today! Shine on us, bright Holy Spirit, source of everlasting light. Burn in us a sense of mission, make us candles in the night. Give us courage, grant us wisdom, Let us all Your grace proclaim so the world will know Your glory, drawn to Your eternal flame. Alleluia! Composer: Joseph M. Martin, Piano: Lori Hermanson, © 2006 Malcolm Music, Used with Permission

The Greatest Gift Is Love

A clear and Biblical solo, based on I Corinthians 13. Tho’ I speak with tongues of angels, Tho’ my voice is touched with gold, Without Love each word is discord, Clanging brass and cymbals bold. Tho’ I know as much as prophets, Tho’ my faith is strong and sure, Without Love these are as nothing, Neither words nor work endure. Tho’ I give my goods to others, Purify my every turn, Without Love each gift is worthless, Till the gift of Love I learn. Love is always kind and patient, Neither jealous, boastful, rude; Neither selfish nor conceited, But with every grace imbued. Love releases all resentment, Takes no pleasure in the wrong, Love finds Truth delightful always, And endures, endures what comes along. Tho’ not easily offended, Love is eager to forgive, Always trusting, always hoping, Precious Love will always live! In a world that seems imperfect, Many gifts will pass away; Faith and hope and Love are endless; These, and these alone will stay. In a world where all seems changing Comes this promise from above: Faith and hope will last forever, But the greatest gift is Love! Adaptation of I Corinthians 13, Lyric adaptation Beth Rice Luttrell, Music: Mark Hayes, Piano and Arrangement: Tom Capek, © 1992 Beckenhorst Press, Inc., Used with Permission

When You Call

A song beautifully calling for humility in our prayers. Waiting in the stillness as I open my heart to You, waiting in the stillness, wond'ring what You would have me do, will I recognize that still, small voice when it speaks my name? Will I know You when You call? Will I hear Your voice at all? When You speak, Lord, I will listen, When You call me, I will hear. I am Yours, Lord, and I pray nothing earthly interferes. Where you lead me, I will follow. Where You send me, I will go. I am Yours, Lord, I am Yours. Speak, Lord, in the stillness as I open my heart to You. Speak, Lord, in the stillness, show me what You would have me do. I will recognize that still, small voice when it speaks my name. I will know You when You call. I will know You when You call, when You call. When You speak, Lord, I will listen, When You call me, I will hear. I am Yours, Lord, and I pray nothing earthly interferes. Where You lead me, I will follow. Where You send me, I will go. I am Yours, Lord, I am Yours. I will know You when You call. Composer: Ruth E Schram, Piano and Arrangement: Tom Capek, © 2011 Lorenz Music, Used with Permission

Bless The Lord, O My Soul

Beautiful Bible from Psalms 103 and 119. God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause His face to shine upon us: that Thy way may be known upon earth, Thy saving health among all nations. O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, I cried unto thee and Thou hast healed me. Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who redeemeth thy life from destruction: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities: Who healeth all thy diseases. Bless the Lord, O my soul. Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity: And quicken Thou me in the way. Let Thy tender mercies come unto me, come unto me, That I may live, For Thy law is my delight. O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, I cried unto thee and Thou hast healed me. Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who redeemeth they life from destruction: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities: Who healeth all thy diseases. Bless the Lord, O my soul. Composer: Clement W. Barker, Piano: Lori Hermanson, © 1948 R.D. Row Music Co., Used with Permission

Chariots of Fire

Moses, Elijah and Christ Jesus show the protection and guidance of legions of angels and the two-edged sword of justice. When Moses led the Children out Unto the Promised Land. They cried out for more bread and meat Than Moses found on hand. To feed and water all of them seemed A very heavy task, But when Moses turned to God in prayer, He only had to ask, He saw legions of angels, standing by his side. A chorus singing praises, Hallelujah, way up high! Those chariots of fire, driving Justice through the sky, And the two-edged sword of David, with the Lord God as his guide! Elijah was at one with God And did many wondrous things. He raised a child from the dead And saved the lives of kings. His doubts and fears were overcome As he drew close to God, His vision was uplifted And his heart was filled with awe, He saw legions of angels, standing by his side. A chorus singing praises, Hallelujah, way up high! Those chariots of fire, driving Justice through the sky, And the two-edged sword of David, with the Lord God as his guide! Our Lord and Master did it all: The sinner he redeemed. The sick were healed, the poor were fed He woke all from their dream! The kingdom of heaven is just within He told the people true. With confidence he blessed us all, And saved both me and you. He saw legions of angels, standing by his side. A chorus singing praises, Hallelujah, way up high! Those chariots of fire, driving Justice through the sky, And the two-edged sword of David, with the Lord God as his guide! Composer: Deborah Ann Offenhauser, Piano and Arrangement: Tom Capek, © 2015 BMI, Used with Permission

Pentecost

Truth and light purify, illumine, inspire. The language of Love heals, transforms. Truth's clear light does not only glow, its every spark is a burning fire, its every spark is a burning fire. All around us it forms a purifying halo, illumining every heart's pure desire, illumining every heart's pure desire. It lightens up the straight and narrow way with Divine radiance and power, with Divine radiance and power. This Love's light speaks in every heart, Speaks in every heart, in every heart a language. A language understood by every heart and in every age, healing and transforming hearts and mind, and transforming hearts and mind, healing and transforming hearts and mind, hearts and mind, hearts and mind. Lyrics: Steve Okwor, Music: Greg Granoff, Piano: Lori Hermanson, © 2013 Greg Granoff Music, Poem “Pentecost” © 2013 Steve Okwor, Used with Permission

Come Follow Me

Christ Jesus: our exemplar. “In his final demonstration, called the ascension, which closed the earthly record of Jesus, he rose above the physical knowledge of his disciples, and the material senses saw him no more.” (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, p.46:26) Take up thy cross, take up thy cross. Take up thy cross, and follow, follow, follow. Come faithful seeker of the light, My voice is calling in the night. Walk with me; I’ll be your guide. Follow me, follow me. Come weary pilgrim, take my hand, I’ll lift you us and help you stand. All who seek the promised land, Follow me, come follow me. All who hunger, all who suffer, all who sorrow, All who would be free, follow me. The path is steep, the road is long, But with my love I’ll keep you strong; Then my grace will lead you home, Come follow me, come follow me. Come follow me, o faithful one; Until the final race is won, Until the great Amen is sung! Follow me, come follow me. Until the great Amen is sung! Follow me, come follow me. Come and follow me. Follow me I am the Way, the Truth, the Life. Follow me! Composer: Joseph M. Martin, Piano: Lori Hermanson, © 2001 Harold Flammer, Used with Permission

The Majesty and Glory of Your Name

Psalm 8: Man is God’s beloved child. When I gaze into the night sky And see the works of Thy fingers The moon and stars, suspended in space But what is man that Thou are mindful of him? Thou hast given man a crown of glory and honor And hast made him a little lower than the angels Thou hast put him in charge of all creation The beasts of the field, the birds of the air, the fish of the sea But what is man? Oh, what is man, that Thou are mindful of him? O Lord, our God, the majesty and glory of Thy name Transcends the earth and fills the heavens O Lord, our God, little children praise Thee perfectly. And so would we, and so would we. Alleluia, Alleluia The majesty and glory of Thy name. Alleluia, Alleluia The majesty and glory of Thy name. Alleluia, Alleluia , Alleluia, Alleluia , Alleluia, Alleluia Man is God’s child, His beloved. Alleluia, Alleluia From Psalm 8 - Lyrics: Linda Lee Johnson, Music: Tom Fettke, Piano: Lori Hermanson, © 1979 Word Music, Inc., Used with Permission

The Work of Christmas

Let us remember, the blessings and activity of Christmas belong to every day. When the song of the angels is stilled, When the star in the sky is gone, When the kings and princes are home, When the shepherds are back with their flock, The work of Christmas begins. To find the lost, To heal the broken, To feed the hungry, To release the prisoner, To rebuild the nations, To bring peace among brothers, To make music, make music, Make music from the heart. When the song of the angels is stilled, When the star in the sky is gone, When the kings and princes are home, When the shepherds are back with their flock, The work of Christmas begins. Lyrics: Howard Thurman, Music: Dan Forrest, Piano and Arrangement: Tom Capek, © 2014, 2020 Beckenhorst Music Press, Inc., Used with Permission

He Shall Feed His Flock Like a Shepherd

Wonderful echoes from Isaiah 40:11 and Psalms 23 of God’s protecting power. He shall feed His flock like a shepherd He shall gather the lambs with His arms, just one arm And carry them in His bosom, And gently shall lead those that are with young. He shall gather the lambs in His arms, just one And carry them close to His heart, And gently, so gently, so gently shall lead those with young. He shall feed His flock like a shepherd He shall gather the lambs with His arms, And carry them in His bosom, And gently, so gently, shall lead those with young. Adapted from Isa.40:11, Psalm 23:1, Composer: John Ness Beck, Piano: Lori Hermanson, © 1986 Beckenhorst Press, Used with Permission

The Pearl of Great Price

Parables about the precious Kingdom of Heaven from Matthew 13:45-46, 7:7-8. The kingdom of heaven is like a man looking for the finest pearls. And when he found the pearl of great price, he went and sold all that he had, and bought the pearl. Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For if you ask you will receive; And he who seeks will find; to him who knocks the door will open. Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For if you ask you will receive; And he who seeks will find; to him who knocks the door will open, to him who knocks the door will open. The kingdom of heaven is like a man looking for the finest pearls. And when he found the pearl of great price, he went and sold all that he had, and bought the pearl. From Matthew 13:45-46, 7:7-8, Composer: Peter B. Allen, Piano: Lori Hermanson, © 2002 PBA Music Publishing, Used with Permission

God is Revealed as Infinite Light

Celebrating light, Tanya sings Mrs. Eddy’s words, reflected in beautiful piano accompaniment. Mary Baker Eddy: “God is revealed as infinite light…There is no place where God’s light is not seen, since Truth, Life and Love fill all immensity and are ever present…Light destroys darkness, and in the place of darkness all is light…. For with thee is the fountain of life; in Thy light shall we see light.” Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures: 511: 12, 13; 504:13-15; 72:10-11, 190:30, 31 (quoting Psalms. 36.9). Composer’s adaptation: God is revealed as infinite light. There is no place where God’s light is not seen, Since Truth, Life and Love fill all immensity, There is no place where Gods light is not seen. For with Thee is the fountain of life, In Thy light shall we see light. God is revealed as infinite light. Words by Mary Baker Eddy: from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures: 511: 12, 13; 504:13-15; 72:10-11, 190:30, 31 (quoting Psalm 36.9), Words used courtesy of The Mary Baker Eddy Collection, Composer: Daniel Burton, Piano: Lori Hermanson, © 2010 Daniel Burton Music, Used with Permission

There is No Law of Sin and Death

Celebrating Christ’s resurrection: There is no law of sin or death! Rejoice! again rejoice and sing! Crown now, Life, Truth and Love, our King; Let all express with ev’ry breath: There is no law of sin and death, There is no law of sin and death. Tell sinful, sick and dying men That sweetest hope is born again; The voice of Love and Truth, it saith, There is no law of sin and death, There is no law of sin and death. Free! Soar above, thou child of God: Thy heritage is not the sod; For man-made law are dust beneath: There is no law of sin and death, There is no law of sin and death. Rise thou from graves of doubt and fear! Thy resurrection day is here. The Christ is risen! To thee it saith, I have destroyed both sin and death, I have destroyed both sin and death. I have destroyed both sin and death. Lyrics: Sarah Wainwright, Composer: Richard L.A. Wallbridge, Piano: Lori Hermanson, © 1948 R.D. Row Music, Used with Permission

Great is Thy Faithfulness

This magnificent and grand solo praises God for his faithful love for each one of us. Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father! There is no shadow of turning with Thee! Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not; As Thou has been, Thou forever wilt be. Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see! All I have needed, Thy hand hath provided, Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me. Summer and winter and springtime and harvest; Sun, moon and stars in their courses above, Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love. Pardon for sin, and a peace that endureth, Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide. Strength for today, and bright hope for tomorrow: Blessings all mine with ten thousand beside! Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see! All I have needed, Thy hand hath provided, Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me. Amen. Lyrics: Thomas O. Chisholm (1923), Music William Marion Runyan, Arrangement: by Dan Forrest, Piano: Lori Hermanson, © 2020 Beckenhorst Press, Inc., Used with Permission

Grace Alone

As Paul tells us in Ephesians, “…unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.” Perfect! Every prayer and step of faith, Every sin that we forsake, Every difference we will make, Is only by His grace. Every mountain we will climb, Every ray of hope we shine, Every blessing left behind, Is only by His grace. Grace alone, which God supplies, Strength unknown he will provide. Christ in us, our cornerstone. We will go forth in Grace alone. Every soul we long to reach, Every heart we hope to teach, Everywhere we share His peace, Is only by His grace. Every loving word we say, Every tear we wipe away, Every sorrow turned to praise, In only by his grace. Grace alone, which God supplies, Strength unknown he will provide. Christ in us, our cornerstone. We will go forth in Grace alone. We will go forth in Grace alone. Composers: Scott Wesley Brown, Jeff Nelson, Arr. Carl Seal, Piano: Lori Hermanson © 2018 Lillenas Publishing, Used with Permission

A Call To Silence

Magnificent celebration of God's presence as revealed in nature all around us, exhorting us to “Be still and know that I am God”. I listen to the forest in cathedrals made of trees, and to the twilight vespers as the sun falls to its knees. I listen to the echoes of the ageless canyon walls, and to the stained-glass worship of the rainbow as it calls: “Be still and know, be still and know, be still and know that I am God.” I listen to the whisper of the river as it flows, and to the swirling ballet of a thousand flakes of snow. And when I hear the eagle's wings repeat a soaring prayer, and when the Nfalling stars cry out, I know that God is there. “Be still and know, be still and know, be still and know that I am God.” Each of these a silent choir, a wordless hymn of praise, the language is unspoken yet heard in many ways, a soundless sanctuary where I am free to go to meet God in the silence to just be still and know: “Be still and know, be still and know, be still and know that I am God.” Lyrics: Pamela Martin, Composer: Craig Courtney, Piano: Hank Troy, © 2003 Beckenhorst Press, Inc., Used with Permission

Battle Hymn of the Republic

Inspired by the traditional American melody with alternate lyric arrangement by Tanya Kay Perkins using words from the Christian Science Hymnal, hymn 5 and 226 by Irving Tomlinson and Washington Gladden and Mary Baker Eddy’s definition of God from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures pg. 587 The great I Am, all-knowing, seeing, acting and all-wise, Created all, established it, and did not compromise. Thine is the kingdom, majesty and love that will prevail, For Truth will never fail. Glory, glory, hallelujah, glory, glory, hallelujah, glory, glory, hallelujah, God’s Truth will never fail. His voice from heaven we have heard, The call to rise from earth; Put armor on, the sword now gird, And for the fight go forth. The foe in ambush claims our prize, Then heed high heaven’s call, and let not fear enthrall. The cause requires unswerving might: With God alone agree. Then have no other aim than right; End bondage, O be free. Depart from sin, awake to love: Your mission is to heal, and only know the real. Glory, glory, hallelujah, glory, glory, hallelujah, glory, glory, hallelujah, And only know the real. Shine forth, O Light, that we may see, With hearts all unafraid, The meaning and the majesty Of things that Thou has made: Light up Thy word; the fettered page From darkened bondage free: Lead forth in Love’s large liberty. Liberty! Glory, glory, hallelujah, glory, glory, hallelujah, glory, glory, hallelujah. Lead forth Love’s liberty. Liberty! Music: Traditional American Melody, Adapted: Tanya Kay Perkins, using words from Hymn 5 and Hymn 226 by Irving Tomlinson and Washington Gladden from the Christian Science Hymnal and from Mary Baker Eddy’s definition of God from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, pg. 587, Arrangement Mark Hayes, Piano: Lori Hermanson, © 2000 Alfred Publishing, © 1960 The Christian Science Board of Directors, Used with Permission

How I Love Your Word

Adapted from Psalm 119. I love Your Word, it gives me light, It guides me through the darkest night. Your law is perfect in every way, How I love Your Word, how I love Your Word. Sweeter than the honeycomb, More precious than the finest gold, Rich with treasures, new and old, Your Word gives life to me, When I am frightened, You calm my fears, When I am troubled, Your Word is clear, That in every moment You are here. Your Word brings peace to me. I love Your Word, it gives me light, It guides me through the darkest night. Your law is perfect in every way, How I love Your Word, how I love Your Word. I choose to follow Your commands, Your ways I want to understand. I long to learn all that I can, From the wisdom in your word. Your words I treasure deep within, They comfort me and discipline, That I may have no cause to sin. Your Word brings righteousness. I love Your Word, it gives me light, It guides me through the darkest night. Your law is perfect in every way, How I love Your Word,. How I love Your Word. How I love Your Word. How I love Your Word. Composer: Mark Hayes, Piano: Lori Hermanson, © 2004 Alfred Publishing, Used with Permission

The Master’s Voice

Listen, the Christ speaks to each of us. Come unto me, the Savior said, learn of me, listen to my words, the multitudes that followed there in Galilee, marveled at his wisdom and the truth they heard him speak. For in the Master's voice they heard the power that framed the heavens, the peace that stilled the tempest, the love that saves us all, Oh can you hear his voice reecho o'er the ages, with the promise of salvation to our souls? With the hope of life and everlasting joy, to the humble who will hear the Master's voice. Abide in me, the Savior said, walk with me in meekness and be blessed, He taught them on the mountain, he taught them by the sea, in word and deed he taught them and he said, come follow me. And in the Master's voice they heard the power that framed the heavens, the peace that stilled the tempest, the love that saves us all, Oh can you hear his voice reecho o'er the ages, with the promise of salvation to our souls? With the hope of life and everlasting joy, to the humble who will hear the Master's voice. Oh can you hear his voice re-echo o'er the ages, with the promise of salvation to our souls? with the hope of life and everlasting joy, to the humble who will hear the Master's voice. Composer: Sally DeFord, Piano: Lori Hermanson, © 2005 Sally DeFord Music, Used with Permission

Be Not Afraid

An inspirational solo celebrating God’s loving care and protecting power, based on Isaiah 43. Be not afraid for I have redeemed you, Be not afraid, I have called you by name. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; When you pass through the floods, they will not sweep o’er you; When you walk through the fire, you will not be consumed. You are mine; you are precious in my sight. Be not afraid for I have redeemed you, Be not afraid, I have called you by name. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; When you pass through the floods, they will not sweep o’er you; When you walk through the fire, you will not be consumed. You are mine; you are precious in my sight. My love for you is everlasting, my love for you shall have no end. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; when you pass through the floods, they will not sweep o’er you; when you walk through the fire, you will not be consumed. You are mine; you are precious in my sight. Composer: Craig Courtney, Piano: Lori Hermanson, © 1997 Beckenhorst Press, Inc., Used with Permission

Eternal God Our Father

Set to the glorious composition of Finlandia by Jean Sibelius Eternal God, the All-in-all, our Father, We lift our hearts in joyous song to Thee: From age to age Thy name doth stand exalted, Thy glory fills the earth, sky, and sea. Almighty One, creative Mind, immortal, Which was and is and ever shall be. Dear God of Love, eternal good, our Savior, Supply our need, our every need each day: Teach us to love, As Thou dost love, our neighbor, Purge us from sin and self, we pray. Thy kingdom come, in all the earth as heaven, Be Thou our guide, our hope our stay. In pastures green, by waters still, lead onward, Till we shall know that good alone is here. Help us to prove, As Jesus proved before us, Truth casts out sin, disease and fear. And may Thy Word abide with us forever, O Lord of Life, O Love most dear. Composer: Jean Sibelius, Piano and Arrangement: Hank Troy, © 1948 Carl Fischer, Inc., Copyright renewed, All rights assigned to Carl Fischer, LLC. This arrangement © 2023 Carl Fischer, LLC., Used with Permission

O Love, Our Mother Ever Near

Man, the child of God. The loved of Love. O Love, our Mother, ever near, To Thee we turn from doubt and fear! In perfect peace our thoughts abide; Our hearts now in this truth confide: Man is the child of God. O Light, in Thy light we can see That man is ever one with Thee. In love our lives Thou dost enfold, And now our waiting hopes behold That man is God’s own child. O joy that ever will remain, Midst seeming sorrow, hate, and pain, Our hearts to fill with this glad song That soars above the mists of wrong: Man in the loved of Love. Lyrics: Margaret Glenn Matters, Music: Peter B. Allen, Piano: Lori Hermanson, © 2002 PBA Music, Used with Permission

From Sense to Soul

Describes the glorious progress of thought from material sense to spiritual reality. From sense to Soul my pathway lies before me, From mist and shadow into Truth’s clear day; The dawn of all things real is breaking o’er me, My heart is singing: I have found the way. I reach Mind’s open door, and at its portal I know that where I stand is holy ground; I feel the calm and joy of things immortal, The loveliness of Love is all around. The way leads upward and its goal draws nearer, Thought soars enraptured, fetterless and free; The vision infinite to me grows clearer, I touch the fringes of eternity. Lyrics: Violet Hay, Music: Peter B. Allen, Piano: Lori Hermanson, © 2002 PBA Music Publishing, Used with Permission

If We Live in The Spirit

This text is from The Bible: II Corinthians, where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty, and includes more from II Timothy, Ephesians, Galatians. If we live in the Spirit, If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk, also walk in the Spirit. For God hath not given us, hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind, and of a sound mind. Be ye therefore followers of God as dear children; for ye are all the children, the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free. Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled, entangled again with the yoke of bondage. Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty. If we live in the Spirit, If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk, also walk in the Spirit. For God hath not given us, hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind, and of a sound mind. Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty. Composer: Clement W. Barker, Piano: Lori Hermanson, © 1948 Carl Fischer Inc., Used with Permission

My Grateful Spirit Sings

All the evidence of God seen in nature’s beauty and in the bounty of our lives inspires our spirit to sing with gratitude! In all thy works I see Thy glory, In mighty wonders, In small and simple things, My heart rejoices in The bounty set before me, And my grateful spirit sings. Each rising sun tells of Thy goodness, The rain proclaims Thee In the life it brings, All creation bears Thee sure and silent witness, And my grateful spirit sings. The stars that crown The realms of space Reflect the image of Thy grace, The rolling seas, the earth and sky, Declare Thy power, Thy majesty and might, I see Thy hand in man’s compassion, Thou art the font of kindness Whence it springs, Thy boundless charity hath wrought my soul’s salvation, And my grateful spirit sings. For changeless Love, And endless mercy, For countless blessings beyond the wealth of kings, For every perfect gift Thou sendest Lord, I praise Thee, And my grateful spirit sings. Composer: Sally DeFord, Piano: Lori Hermanson, © 2003 Sally DeFord, Used with Permission

Still, My Soul, Be Still

The beauty of this solo itself demonstrates Soul. It’s lyrics encourage us to reach out to Soul and renew our faith and trust in God alone. Still, my soul, be still and do not fear though winds of change may rage tomorrow. God is at your side; no longer dread the fires of unexpected sorrow. God, you are my God, and I will trust in You and not be shaken. Lord of peace renew a steadfast spirit within me to rest in you alone. Still, my soul, be still, do not be moved by lesser lights and fleeting shadows. Hold onto His truth, with shield of faith against temptation’s flaming arrows. God, you are my God, and I will trust in You and not be shaken. Lord of peace renew a steadfast Spirit within me to rest in You, alone. Still, my soul, be still, do not forsake the truth you learned in the beginning. Wait upon the Lord, and hope will rise as stars appear when day is dimming. God, You are my God, and I will trust in You and not be shaken. Lord of peace renew a steadfast spirit within me to rest in You alone. To rest in You alone. Composers: Kristyn Lennox Getty, Stuart Townend, Keith Getty, Arrangement Mary Macdonald, Piano and Arrangement: Tom Capek, © 2009 Thankyou Music LTD., Used with Permission

Let the Peace of Christ Rule in Your Hearts

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, Since as member of one body You were called to peace. Let the word of Christ dwell richly within, As you teach and encourage one another With all wisdom, Singing psalms, singing hymns, Singing spiritual songs with thanks in your hearts, Singing psalms, singing hymns, singing spiritual songs, With thanks in your hearts to the Lord. In whatever you do, in word or in deed, Do it all in the name of the Lord, The name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Giving thanks, giving thanks, Giving thanks, giving thanks, giving thanks to the Father Through Jesus Christ the Son, Through Jesus Christ the Son. Composer: Craig Courtney, Piano: Lori Hermanson, © 2004 Hal Leonard, Used with Permission

See, Amid the Winter’s Snow

Find the inspiring video of this song on YouTube. Search for: Tanya Kay Perkins "See, Amid the Winter's Snow" Alleluia, Alleluia When the stars together sang, then the Truth triumphant rang: be there light and there was light, gone are chaos, fear and night. Hail, thou ever blessed morn, hail redemption’s happy dawn: sing through all Jerusalem, “Christ is born in Bethlehem.” Alleluia, Alleluia Truth hath rolled the mists away, dawns on earth harmonious day: hear th’angelic song again, Peace on earth good will to men. Hail, thou ever blessed morn, hail redemption’s happy dawn: sing through all Jerusalem, “Christ is born in Bethlehem.” Alleluia, Alleluia Hymns of joy and shouts of praise, men and angels anthems raise: Sing ye joyous children sing, glorious is the Christ our King. Hail, thou ever blessed morn, hail redemption’s happy dawn: sing through all Jerusalem, “Christ is born in Bethlehem.” Alleluia, Alleluia Lyric Arrangement: Tanya Kay Perkins from lyrics: John Randall Dunn. Christian Science Hymnal, Hymn 310. Words ©1932, renewed 1960 The Mary Baker Eddy Collection. Original Lyrics: Edward Caswall 1858, Lyric Adaptation made with Permission of Beckenhorst Press ©2016, Beckenhorst Press, Inc. ©2020, All rights reserved, Composer: John Goss 1871, Music Arrangement Dan Forrest, Piano: Carolyn George Tyler, Used with Permission

Medley

Medley Lyric Arrangement and Conception by Tanya Kay Perkins. Music Arrangement By Hank Troy There’s a bright golden haze on the meadow, there’s a bright golden haze on the meadow, the corn is as high as an elephant’s eye, and it looks like its climbing right up to the sky. Oh, what a beautiful morning, oh what a beautiful day, I’ve got a beautiful feeling, everything’s going my way. All the sounds of the earth are like music, all the sounds of the earth are like music, the breeze is so busy it don’t miss a tree and that old weepin’ willer is laughin at me Oh what a beautiful morning, oh what a beautiful day, I’ve got a beautiful feelin…… Got no mansion, got no yacht, still I’m happy with what I got, I got the sun in the morning and the moon at night… Got no silver, got no gold, what I got can’t be bought or sold, I got the sun in the morning and the moon at night… Sunshine gives me a lovely day, moonlight gives me the milky way. Got no heirlooms for my kin, made no will, but when I cash in, I’ll leave the sun in the morning and the moon at night..and with the sun in the morning and the moon in the evening, I’m all right… You have the cool, clear, eyes of a seeker of wisdom and truth… Yet there’s that up-turned chin, with the grin of impetuous youth… Oh I believe in you. I believe in you… I hear the sound of good solid judgement whenever you talk… Yet there’s the bold, brave spring in the tiger that quickens your walk… Oh, I believe in you, I believe in you… You got to AC-CENT-TCHU-ATE THE POSITIVE eliminate the negative, latch on to the affirmative, don’t mess with MR. in-between. You’ve got to spread joy up to the maximum, bring gloom down to the minimum, have faith or pandemonium liable to walk upon the scene. To illustrate, my last remark, Jonah and the whale, Noah and the ark, what did they do, just when everything looked so dark. Man, they said! We’ve got to AC-CENT-TCHU-ATE THE POSITIVE, eliminate the negative, latch on to the affirmative, don’t mess with MR. in-between. No No, don’t mess with Mr. In-between… I’m flying! Look at me, way up high suddenly here am I, I’m flying… I’m flying… I can soar, I can weave and once more, I’m not even trying… High up and as light as I can be. I must be a sight lovely to see. I’m flying… NOTHING WILL STOP ME NOW, HIGHER STILL LOOK AT HOW, I CAN ZOOM AROUND, WHY UP OFF THE GROUND, NOW THE WAY IS CLEAR, NEVER WILL I FEAR, ALL THE WORLD CAN SEE … IM FLYING, FLYING…

My House

Will you build me a house? A house that really will be mine. Then let me give you my design. A simple scheme of ... the house I dream of. Build my house of wood. Build my house of stone. Build my house of brick and mortar. Make the ceiling strong. Strong against the storm. Shelter when the days grow shorter. But build my house of love. And paint my house with trusting. And warm it with the warmth of your heart. Make a floor of faith. Make the walls of truth. Put of roof of peace above. Can you build my house of love.

So In Love

So in Love Cole Porter From Kiss Me Kate Strange, dear, but true, dear When I'm close to you, dear The stars fill the sky So in love with you am I Even without you My arms fold about you You know, darling, why So in love with you am I In love with the night mysterious The night when you first were there In love with my joy delirious When I knew that you could care So taunt me, and hurt me Deceive me, desert me I'm yours, ‘til I die So in love So in love So in love with you, my love, am I

To Make the Boy a Man

To make the boy a man make me all i have to be if i must make him strong then let me find his strength in me to make the boy a man who can see beyond his eyes enable me to see into his heart into his fear into his doubt his soul! to make the boy a man who can reach beyond his hand let mine be there to hold don’t let me fall 'till he can stand as straight as any man with the pride to make him proud as tall as any man his head unbowed and crowned with stars with stars let him be not false but true and please for me, gentle too and not afraid to cry i’ve got to make him grow into what he can become i’m frightened for i know the little boy i’m starting from to make the boy a man the man that he should be give me the years the boy will need let me be there give me my prayer give me my prayer

If I Only Have A Brain

I could while away the hours, conferrin' with the flowers Consultin' with the rain. And my head I'd be scratchin' while my thoughts were busy hatchin' If I only had a brain. I'd unravel every riddle for any individ'le, In trouble or in pain. With the thoughts id be thinkin' i could be another Lincoln If i only had a brain. Oh, I could tell you why The ocean's near the shore. I could think of things I never thunk before. And then I'd sit, and think some more. I would not be just a nothin' my head all full of stuffin' My heart all full of pain. I would dance and be merry, life would be a ding-a-derry, If I only had a brain.

The Morning Stars Sang Together

Where were you in the beginning when the stars in heaven were made? When God balanced the galaxies and the universe was laid, Where were you? You were there when the stars began to shine, And the morning stars sang together to glorify God’s great design! At the dawn of creation God formed his wonderful plan, To include His vast universe and His image man. When light shined in darkness before unending day, Life, Truth, and Love shown like stars to light the Way. And the sons of God shouted for joy as they saw and heard, The morning stars sing together God’s eternal Word. Where were you when earth’s foundation was laid? When God formed lakes and seas? When God gave each creature its own special melody? You were there! You were there, when God made mountains and trees When the morning stars sang together creation’s harmonies! You were there! You were in the Mind of God, the image of His Love, You are His purpose, perfection from above. It is God who has made us as, as He made everything, So give to God the glory when you hear the morning stars sing. And the morning stars sang together, Yes, the morning stars sang together. O, the morning stars sang together to glorify God’s great design! You were there. Composer: Carolyn Kardinal, Piano and Arrangement: Tom Capek, Used with Permission

Soul's Perfection

In Him we live and move and have our being. A gentle smile; beauty perceived; a tender word; a truth believed; a kindness shown in unselfish deed; Gratitude; blessings revealed; a life reclaimed; a problem healed; a gift of heart meeting a need. This is Soul’s perfection unfolding its reflection as idea pure and undefiled. This is our true being, Love’s expression we’re seeing: man ordained as God’s own child. Childlike trust; a humble prayer; a debt forgivʼn; tender care; a loving home; helping hands. Enduring hope; a faith-filled day; a heart that sings, “I’ve found the way!”, Receptive thought that understands. This is Soul’s perfection unfolding its reflection as idea pure and undefiled. This is our true being, Love’s expression we’re seeing: man ordained as God’s own child. In Him we live and move and have our being. Composer: Carolyn Kardinal, Piano and Arrangement: Tom Capek, Used with Permission

How Great Thou Art

O Lord my God, When I in awesome wonder, Consider all the works Thy Hands have made; I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed. Then sings my soul, in praise my God, to Thee, How great Thou art, How great Thou art. Then sings my soul, in praise my God, to Thee, How great Thou art, How great Thou art! I lift my voice, in grateful acclamation, That Thou maintain the universe and man, That each idea, throughout Thy vast creation, Reflects the light of Thy unfolding plan! Then sings my soul, in praise my God, to Thee, How great Thou art, How great Thou art. Then sings my soul, in praise my God, to Thee, How great Thou art, How great Thou art! I touch the Christ, suddenly I see clearly, That all is held in perfect harmony, Thy changeless Truth, I’ve learned to love so dearly, Reveals Thy Love and pure reality. Then sings my soul, in praise my God, to Thee, How great Thou art, How great Thou art. Then sings my soul, in praise my God, to Thee, How great Thou art, How great Thou art! How great Thou art, How great Thou art! Additional Lyrics and Composition by Carolyn Kardinal, Piano: Hank Troy, Orchestration: Tom Capek

Truth & Love

Truth and Love In the presence of Truth and Love, precious synonyms for God, we rise and find freedom and safety, warmth, light and love. Wake now, dear child of God. Open your eyes. Leave all the dreaming and believing error’s lies. Hold to Truth’s mighty rock that shelters from the storm. Where Love is the Master, you’re secure and warm. Let your sorrows go. Let the Truth set you free. In Truth and in Love you’ll find harmony. Though the storm may rage, and though cold winds blow. You’re safe in the light of Truth and Love . . . Let your sorrows go. Peace now, beloved one. It’s time to realize Truth gives the victory and freedom is the prize. No harm can enter. No enemy within. Love lets you leave the past so a new day can begin. Let your sorrows go. Love is all around you like the eagle’s sheltering wing. Love lifts you far above error’s cruel sting. Let your sorrows go. Let the Truth set you free. In Truth and in Love there is liberty. Though the storm may rage, and though cold winds blow. You’re safe in the light of Truth and Love . . . Let your sorrows go. Let the Truth set you free. Composer: Carolyn Kardinal, Piano: Rodney Sauer, Used with Permission

Trust In Him

Trust in Him This solo beautifully expands Proverbs 3, Verse 5. Trust in Him with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding. Tenderly He leads you along life’s rocky shore. Gently He carries you when you can walk no more. Softly He whispers the Truth to wake your Soul. Trust in the Redeemer for only He can make you whole. Trust in Him in your darkest hour. Trust in Him He is the only power. Beyond your understanding, His wisdom you will see, When you trust in Him unfailingly. Tenderly He lifts you from trouble’s angry hand, Gently He teaches you lessons can understand. Softly He speaks Truth’s mighty healing word. When you listen to His voice you’ll find rest undisturbed. Tenderly He guides you and tells you what is true. Gently He reveals your higher self to you. Softly He calls you when you go astray. Trust in the Redeemer He’s with you every step of the way. Trust in Him in your darkest hour. Trust in Him He is the only power. Beyond your understanding, His wisdom you will see, When you trust in Him unfailingly. Trust in Him with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding. Composer: Carolyn Kardinal, Piano: Rodney Sauer, Used By Permission

Here Am I

Here Am I In the Bible, I Samuel 3, Eli instructs Samuel to answer the Lord’s call. So too, this beautiful solo encourages us to answer “Lord, here am I”. When forces array against you, when happiness seems to flee, when mortal din overwhelms with fear, the Christ will set you free. Hear his gentle whisper “Turn to the light”. Feel his spirit calling you, and answer, “Here am I”. Let his love embrace you. Seek to overcome the senses deceitful picture, the serpent’s lying tongue. Know you are hid in Christ. He is your very life. With him all things are possible, when you answer, “Here am I”. On winds of inspiration take your freedom flight. Hold Truth’s mighty wing, dominion is your right. Beloved child of God soar where eagles fly. Receive His blessing, when you answer, “Lord, here am I”. Know you are unspotted, by thought or circumstance. You’ve always been God’s image, not subject to change or chance. Never fear resistance that would fail the blessed light. Open your heart with gratitude and say, “Here am I”. Christ is the light of the world that leads through the night. Christ is our shield, our rock, our fortress, the champion of right. On Him we place reliance. When He calls give your reply without fear or hesitation, “Here am I, Lord, here am I”. On winds of inspiration take your freedom flight. Hold Truth’s mighty wing, dominion is your right. Beloved child of God soar where eagles fly. Receive his blessing, when you answer, “Lord, here am I”, When you answer, “Lord, here am I”. Composer: Carolyn Kardinal, Piano: Rodney Sauer, Used By Permission

Gratitude

Gratitude Echoing Psalm 136, this solo illustrates the blessings of gratitude. O give thanks unto the Lord for He is good for His mercy endureth forever. In the light of understanding, on the straight and narrow path, You'll receive all of God's blessings, for He gives you all He hath. Every trial is a blessing, deleted for a proof of the Father's care. If you look very carefully, you'll find blessings everywhere. Gratitude brings the sunshine that lights the stormy sky; Its rainbow a reminder that God is always nigh. Gratitude brings the gentle rain to those who are athirst, And blessings bud and blossom when we learn to put God first. If you know all things are possible, you'll see blessings great and small, So count them before they're seen, and be grateful for them all. Turn to God with thanksgiving for all you have been given, And blessings pour abundantly, for this is the way of heaven. Gratitude brings the sunshine that lights the stormy sky; Its rainbow a reminder that God is always nigh. Gratitude brings the gentle rain to those who are athirst, And blessings bud and blossom when we learn to put God first. O give thanks unto the Lord for He is good for His mercy endureth forever. Composer: Carolyn Kardinal, Piano: Rodney Sauer, Tin Whistle: Eric Olsen, Used with Permission

Wheat and Tares

Wheat and Tares This favorite parable from Matthew 13, where Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to the farmer who plants good seed. Musically Kardinal has used the melody of Amazing Grace in the accompaniment with the lyrics echoing The Lord’s Prayer, to wrap it with a perfect bow. The serpent would despoil the righteous farmer’s field With aggressive mental tares that force lesser seeds to yield. But the seeds of Truth and Spirit have borne a crop of wheat To make Christ’s bread of salvation eternally sweet. The kingdom of heaven within you is like the farmer’s crop. The grain will grow to harvest; no blight can make it stop If we guard our fields and burn the weeds the enemy has sown. God’s kingdom will shine more brightly if we see it as our own. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Seeds of fear, misunderstanding, revenge, hypocrisy, Grow the tares that imprison man and deny his liberty. Mortal thoughts of self-pity, anger, pride, and hate Must be weeded out by humility, patience, love, and grace. Tares are the enemy’s lie that we’re not in God’s presence; But God, good, fills all space; the wheat is His very essence. So, ignite the fire of Spirit to burn the tares in your field, And see the eternal riches your crop of wheat will yield. Are there any tares of mortal thought that survive divine Love’s purging When the wheat of inspiration is continually emerging? Let Love divine correct you; let the tares be burned away, And your fields will produce the fullness of the kingdom of God today. Thy kingdom come. Thy will is done on earth as it is in heaven. Composer: Carolyn Kardinal, Piano: Rodney Sauer, Used with Permission

I'll Bear Witness

I’ll Bear Witness Our prayer in song to let our lives reflect God in all we do. How wonderful the Truth that casts out all doubt and fear, revealing God, unbounded good that wipes away all tears. The dear Christ, Truth that is here for all who seek with honest thought, forever faithful, comes to those willing to be taught. Let me be one with Thee. Let Thy Spirit shine through me, that whatever I do whatever I say, I’ll bear witness to Truth today. Let me live each day to prove Thy power and Thy grace. Let me humbly walk with Thee and speak to Thee face to face. How precious is the Love that rolls away the stone and resurrects the hardened heart and forms it as its own. That dearest Love forgives all sin and heals disease and pain. It’s comforting message bids us wake to Truth and Love’s reign. Let me be one with Thee. Let Thy Spirit shine through me, that whatever I do whatever I say, I’ll bear witness to Love today. Composer: Carolyn Kardinal, Piano: Rodney Sauer, Used with Permission

TANYA KAY PERKINS

Lyrics

I hope you find inspiration in these lyrics.

Still, Still With Thee

Gracious Spirit

Mother’s Evening Prayer

I Walk With Love

I Walk With Love

Consecrated to Thee

Psalm 23 A Psalm of David

Feed My Sheep

Speak Gently

I Know No Life Divided

Christ My Refuge

O Lord I Would Delight In Thee

The Lord’s Prayer

TANYA KAY PERKINS