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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
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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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Crashing Down
03:12
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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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5. |
I Love You #19
03:35
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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
06:52
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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(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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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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