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Beautiful Breakdown (2013)

by Stephen Hample

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Beautiful Breakdown (song) Little Johnny Jr. with wild look in his eyes Lived his life doing nothing too wise some drinking and driving, he'd party with friends suddenly it all just came to an end He had a beautiful...beautiful breakdown Beautiful...beautiful breakdown There was Sexy Sadie a big hit with the boys Looking for love all she was was their toy Her daddy was in prison for some things that he did Sadie turned her life around, gave up all that she hid She had a beautiful...beautiful breakdown Beautiful...beautiful breakdown A couple in their 20's said they’re calling it quits Every fight they have has them both throwing fits Some neighbors had them over for some coffee and tea Sitting hand in hand in church now they're 63 they had a beautiful...beautiful breakdown Beautiful...beautiful breakdown So you're looking at me what are you hoping to find? Would you believe I once was outta my mind? A spiritless insanity my life was a war Losing every battles, gave my life to the Lord I had a beautiful...beautiful breakdown Beautiful...beautiful breakdown Living in a world gone mad ain't easy to do Hard to lift Christ up when its pressuring on you They're running, they're hurting, they don't know that they’re lost When its crashing down on them we point them to the Cross They'll have a....beautiful...beautiful breakdown Beautiful...beautiful breakdown
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Battlefield 05:04
BATTLEFIELD words and music by S. Hample Battlefield at the moment, is the one that’s in my head Wish I could do without it, I should have stayed in bed What am I trying to do here, what is it that I lack I try to take three steps forward, but end up taking two of ‘em back Some days are better than others, I may feel okay But that doesn’t last forever, my mind gets in the way Sometimes feels like I’m spinning, tossed and turned by the sea Who’s this guy in my mirror, God, I’m afraid I’m looking at me Next day I’m totally frantic, not a second left for me Feel pulled in all directions, where do I need to be If I do well I doubt it, if I do wrong then I’m blind Another quick look in the mirror, what person am I gonna find Whose this monster inside me, what keeps his motor running Who threw out the picture for my puzzle box, I was almost done it I’m so tired of reading, books about my disease I’m just trying to find a way, to put my mind at ease I’ve got the skills and some talent, got some mercy and grace But still I’m running in circles, trying to save some face God I know you are out there, can you hear this simple prayer Cause right now I wanna give up, and not really sure I care
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God if you're out there, do you know how I feel ? Can you hear me calling ? I gotta know if you're real. I'm crashing down, can't get any lower I'm crashing down, can't move any slower I'm crashing down, losing all my power I'm crashing down, can we talk for an hour ? Dreams, I've had a few, now I just lose my mind Can't sort the mess I've made, I walk around blind I'm crashing down, can't get any lower I'm crashing down, can't move any slower I'm crashing down, losing all my power I'm crashing down, can we talk for an hour ? Friends, they've let me down, I don't know where to turn Last resort I talk to you before I crash and burn (God) stop my crashing down, don't know how to pray (God) stop my crashing down, don't know the words to say (God) stop my crashing down, make me who I need to be (God) stop my crashing down, thanks for listening to me God stop this crashing down...
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INSTRUMENTAL
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Words and Music by Terry Taylor ©1990 Cancel and Eat (ASCAP) Now if I said it real pretty in a pretty rhyme Does your mind get cloudy that's a dirty crime Does it do things any good to tell you That I'm standing here because- I love you You say the voice is soothing got those hypnotic eyes But man I wouldn't want to hand you any alibis You can blame it all on what you can But do you see just where I am- I love you I had a flash, I saw you crying in the night I said a prayer, I saw you walking in the light And you were saying how it all once was And how your life has changed because- He loves you And then you turned and told someone Who wouldn't believe you when you said- I love you Now if I find it rough going in expressing myself And between the lines it's coming from somebody else Don't you leave it altogether Put this upon the shelf- I said I love you Now when I say it real pretty in a pretty rhyme Does your mind get cloudy that's a dirty crime Well, Does it do things any good to tell you That I'm standing here because- I love you Well, does it do things any good to tell you That I'm standing here because- I love you Does it do things any good to tell you That I'm standing here because- I love you- yes I do I said I love you- love you- yes I do
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Man on a Ledge Word and music by S. Hample Spoken: Crowd: jump jump jump Woman: look there's a man on a ledge Cop: sir please step back in through the window Chorus 1 God talk me off the ledge I'm afraid of falling oh God God talk me off this ledge And into my calling oh God Spectators on the ground Some gawking there and cheer Others are hanging out windows Simply mocking taunt and jeer Chorus 1 Some call me in where it's safe But being there is what got me here Others secretly wish It was them standing here Chorus 2 God talk me off the ledge And take a leap of faith oh God God talk me off this ledge I wanna seek your face oh God I'm just a man on a ledge I can do this still I'm just a man on a ledge God catch me in Your will Both Choruses Bridge I feel my shaking feet Their teasing on the edge Your gentle breeze is Prodding me to go over the ledge Crowd: jump jump jump Are you wondering why I'm waiting? Is my moment coming near? Oh God You know I'm anxious Please calm these mortal fears Both Choruses Repeat bridge Repeat Chorus 1 Take my life...let it be Consecrated, Lord, it's all for Thee God talk me off the ledge (repeat out) Take my life let it be Consecrated, Lord, it's all for Thee
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Call To Me 03:12
Call to Me and I will answer...and show you things you never knew before (gradually built up to full lyric shown) Jeremiah 33:3 Call unto Me and I will answer you and show you great and wondrous things that you do not know.
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Take Me In 04:26
Songwriters: BROWNING, DAVE Take me past the outer courts Into the Holy Place Past the brazen altar Lord I want to see your face Pass me by the crowds of people And the Priests who sing your praise I hunger and thirst for your righteousness But it's only found in one place [Chorus:] Take me into the holy of holies Take me in by the blood of the lamb Take me into the holy of holies Take the coal, touch my lips, here I am
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Chip Away 05:23
Chip Away Search me oh God and know my heart Try me and know my thoughts And see if there be Any wicked way in me Lead me in the path everlasting Chip away at the coal Break all the chains Prune away the branch And wash away the stains Go on and chip chip chip away Chip chip chip away You've gotta chip away Search me oh God and know my heart Try me and know my thoughts And see if there be Any wicked way in me Lead me in the path everlasting Burn away the chaff Stir the embers cooled Still my anxious heart Make Your Word my tool You gotta chip chip chip away Chip chip chip away You've gotta chip away Search me oh God and know my heart Try me and know my thoughts And see if there be Any wicked way in me Lead me in the path everlasting God renew my heart And restore my soul Lord revive my zeal Then reprise my call Search me oh God and know my heart Try me and know my thoughts And see if there be Any wicked way in me Lead me in the path everlasting Chip away at the coal Break all the chains Prune away the branch And wash away the stains Burn away the chaff Stir the embers cooled Still my anxious heart Make Your Word my tool God renew my heart And restore my soul Lord revive my zeal Then reprise my call You gotta chip chip chip away Chip chip chip away You've gotta chip away Search me oh God and know my heart Try me and know my thoughts And see if there be Any wicked way in me Lead me in the path everlasting You gotta chip chip chip away Chip chip chip away You've gotta chip away
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Freedom 05:12
Freedom words and music by S. Hample Freedom, I'm talkin' 'bout freedom Freedom, I'm talkin' 'bout freedom How it began is up for debate now seems like a cell with no escape (and no...) Freedom, you're searchin' for freedom Freedom, you're searchin' for freedom You're staring at me you think I might know the secrets you hide are about to show (without...) Freedom, you're longin' for freedom Freedom, you're longin' for freedom Shackles and chains tied feet and hands leash 'round your neck livin' in shame (with no...) Freedom, you're yearnin' for freedom Freedom, you're yearnin' for freedom High on a cross Arms open wide Give up your burden lay down your pride (and claim...) Freedom, I'm talkin' 'bout freedom Freedom, I'm talkin' 'bout freedom Christ paid a debt for you and for me Salvation has come to set us free (and give us...) Freedom, I'm talkin' 'bout freedom Freedom, I'm talkin' 'bout freedom (you can live in...) You can have peace You can have joy all of the things the devil tried to destroy (you can have...) A verse from the Word I want you to heed If the Son set you free you are free indeed Freedom, I'm talkin' 'bout freedom Freedom, I'm talkin' 'bout freedom Freedom John 8:36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
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Who Am I ? 05:46
(preface read) And again, I will put my trust in Him. Saying, I will declare Your name unto my family, in the midst of Your church I sing praises unto You LORD our Lord, how excellent is Your name in all the earth! Who am I that you are mindful of me Lord? Son of man that you would come, give your life for me. Who am I ? Who am I ? You know when I’m sleeping and when I wake, You compass every step I take You know my thoughts each and every day You are wise to my actions and my ways. Who am I that you are mindful of me Lord? Son of man that you would come, give your life for me. Who am I ? Who am I ? You know each and every word I speak You laid Your hand on me, strong or weak On every side of me you do defend To try and understand, I can’t comprehend Who am I that you are mindful of me Lord? Son of man that you would come, give your life for me. Who am I ? Who am I ? (bridge 1) How precious also are Your thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them! If I should count them, they are more in number than all the granules of sand Who am I that you are mindful of me Lord? Son of man that you would come, give your life for me. Who am I ? Who am I ? Where can I hide from Your Holy Spirit? Or run from Your presence and not fear it ? You’re there if my bed is made in hell If I rise up to heaven, You’re there as well Who am I that you are mindful of me Lord? Son of man that you would come, give your life for me. Who am I ? Who am I ? I praise You for I’m wonderfully made Your path is light there is no shade So lead me with Your hand, hold me when I faint Counselor and Guide, possess my reins Who am I that you are mindful of me Lord? Son of man that you would come, give your life for me. Who am I ? Who am I ? (bridge) Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: See if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Who am I that you are mindful of me Lord? Who am I ?
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Beautiful Breakdown by S. Hample If there is beauty in brokenness...a paradox of hope envisioned in faith of the unseen...help me understand this in my beautiful breakdown On my knees in ashes...tears mixed with dying embers once aflame...burning passion squelched...renew with a spark from this beautiful breakdown Welcomed change, secret desire...tired of self...weary of this world. How long will You tarry ? How long until You call me home? Help me be content in this beautiful breakdown. Take these tears I cry and fill my cup with joy as I drink to You my Holy Host. Turn my mourning into dancing as I dance upon the grave of self to the tune of my beautiful breakdown. Left to self I plundered every attempt You made to make me what You had in store for me. Self reasoning became my own treasoning until the beautiful breakdown. May Your hand of mercy shake the grip this world has on me. Have me not take advantage of Your grace...so easy for me to do. Have me trust You in this beautiful breakdown. Be the shelter in my storm...the revealing ray of light to the shadow of my doubt. Sweep up the pieces of this broken vessel from this beautiful breakdown. Sigh of sorrow for loss of direction...Bread of Life leave a path of crumbs back home. Be the Holy Light at the end of my tunnel vision during my beautiful breakdown. What better way to go ? If it has to happen, this is the way I'd want it to be. In this lonely silence it comes to me...yet I don't feel alone in this beautiful breakdown. I am never alone in this beautiful breakdown....

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Where I was...where I am now...where you are...where you can be !!!
Based on Luke 22:31-32, Psalm 139, Jeremiah 29
A few years in the making from times in my life years ago...a few songs re-mixed...a lot of God's refining fire...that is what makes up Beautiful Breakdown. What can make a guy go from a messed up head to healed heart and restoration of mind? Follow the progress...(best heard with headphones !!) CLICK ON THE SONG TITLE (not play button) FOR LYRICS AND INFORMATION ON EACH SONG

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released June 13, 2013

All Words and Music by S. Hample*
Instruments, vocals and recording by S. Hample
(*except I Love You #19 by Terry Scott Taylor
and Take Me In by David Browning)

When listening to this CD follow the flow...there is a progression to the songs. It is testimonial from years past...struggles with sin and struggles with knowing God's will. I am hoping my experiences of forgiveness and growing in faith will resonate with you. Praying that you find your freedom from sin and the hope of what Christ can do in your life. That as (if) a Christian that you know who you are in Christ and that you are constantly seeking God's will for your life even if it means giving up on what you think is best. Who are you that God is mindful of you ? Someone who needs chipping and the ability to take a leap of faith into God's will. Yes, it may take years BUT the journey is so worth it !!

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Stephen Hample New Jersey

Stephen Hample started in youth work when he was 17yrs old and has since traveled the country speaking to youth at camps, churches and schools. Lately he's been concentrating on "more grown up" venues, writing and sound preaching and teaching to men on men's issues and how to be accountable, grow in Christ and be the men God wants them to be. His site offers teachings as well as original music. ... more

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