Don’t Walk Among The Idols
Verse 1
Purify yourselves; trust in the blood that saves you
Surround yourselves with love from the ones who follow God
Don’t walk among the idols, let’s grow in holiness
We are children of the King; in Him we find our rest
Chorus
Don’t walk among the idols; they’re waiting for you to miss
Your quiet time, your worship day so they can subtly kiss
Your mind with temptations and their temporal worldly ways
Don’t walk among the idols, pray hard and stay away.
Verse 2
Separate yourselves from darkness and walk in His light
Gather strength from others who know God is their might
Hang on to what is holy and believe God’s Word is true
Do what is right and love the Lord in everything you do.
Bridge
He strengthens me by His power, He teaches me from His Word
He loves me through His people and I am filled and encouraged
Faith is the mystery that heals us; His grace is sufficient for me
We must remember His promises; they’re coming true today
Verse 3
So do you want to follow Jesus and stand on Him alone
And be a light to your children, they will watch you as you grow
Jesus will protect you in everything you do
Only live your life as light to His Good News.
Verse 4
So remember when you walk out of here today
Someone may know Jesus by the things we do or say
So take courage and be still, you are Christ’s and you are filled
With all you need to get you through this day.
By Michael McIntyre Ó2000
I Am
Verse 1
Bring me your sorrows, bring Me your shame
Bring Me your growing guilt, bring Me your blame
I will forgive you, Redemption’s My Name,
Bring Me your burdens, fuel your flame.
Chorus
For I am the Living One, I am your Savior
I am the Lord on High, I am the Lamb.
Verse 2
Bring Me your weakness, bring Me your tears
Bring your unworthiness and your greatest fears.
I will have mercy and I’ll show you My love;
I’ll guide every footstep, just trust Me.
Bridge
When you walk with Me - I will set you free
From your worries and frustrations.
And when you thirst - seek My Kingdom first
And I will save you, I will rescue you.
Lyrics by Erin Cooley/Music by Michael McIntyre Ó 2002
Lift Up My Head
Verse 1
Lately I’ve been thinking Lord - How much You love me
How You were born to die - On the Cross at Cal’vry
Chorus
So, I lift up my head - I lift up my head - I lift up my head to You
Verse 2
Lately I’ve been thinking Lord - About this treasure
That You gave me long ago - In stormy weather
Bridge
And as the river rises on the shoreline - I will run to You with all my heart
Give me a passion to love You - Like I did at the very start
Verse 3
Lately I’ve been thinking Lord - about forever
My family and friends and me - With You together
Verse 4
Lately I’ve been thinking Lord - About forever
There’s smooth sailing up ahead - Looks like good weather
By Michael McIntyre © 2005
Jerusalem Days
Verse 1
A long time ago on a lonely hill
A Man shed His blood for you and me
He took the time to live His life
For all humanity
Verse 2
He didn’t have to leave His home
But He left because He loves us
It must have been fun for Him to walk
And laugh and live among us.
Chorus
But O those sweet Jerusalem days
When He sang sweet songs with His people
Though He knew great pain the joy remained
How He longs again for those days
Those sweet Jerusalem days
Bridge
And then He shall be King
Being loved by everyone
Not just a chosen few
We’ll all be mesmerized
Looking into His eyes
He will be glorified
No longer crucified
We’ll praise the Lord forever
Praise Him together
We’ll praise the Lord forever Hallelu…
Verse 3
Let’s be a light for the world
That’s what He told us to do
Holding hands in His Spirit
We must meet here and gather His strength
To see us week through
Ending
A long time ago on a lonely hill
A Man shed His blood for you and me
By Michael McIntyre Ó2001
I Surrender
Verse 1
A place where He ‘d found so much joy
Had turned into a garden of sorrow
It overwhelmed Him ‘til He cried,
“Oh I don’t won’t to die tomorrow.”
Chorus 1
“But I surrender, I surrender, because You love them so
“But I surrender, I surrender, because You love them so.”
Verse 2
“I am scared and I need company
But my friends won’t stay awake with Me.
Please take this cup out of my hands
For I see only darkness in front of me
Only darkness in front of Me.”
Bridge
“My God My God why have You forsaken Me?
I’m tasting death, are You leaving Me?
But no Your light is coming back
The light I see is Your love for the saints
And Your love for Me.
The Light I see is Your love for Me!”
Verse 3
They beat and mocked and killed our King
Oh to Him they did every wrong thing
But to the end as from the start
Only love filled His heart, only love filled His heart.
Chorus 2
I surrender, won’t you surrender, because He loves You so?
I surrender, let us surrender, because He loves us so.
By Michael McIntyre Ó 1994
Anthony
Verse 1
Anthony had grown up on the city streets
Had a rough life fought some tough fights now was king of his beat
But something still was missing and he began reminiscing
He said “Lord I’m tired of living this life and I’m ready to give it up.”
But I heard You would listen, don’t know about forgiving
All my sins Lord, all my sins
Verse 2
My mother used to pray for me when I was a child
Taught me about Jesus and how He loved me
But the streets were so easy and I forgot You Lord for years
But if it’s not too late, I hope it’s not too late…I’m ready to give it up
Cause I heard You would listen, don’t know about forgiving
All my sins Lord, all my sins.
Chorus
And the Lord said, “My son remember that I died for all.
Every nail that pierced my skin, every wound that hurt me so
Oh-oh I died for all. And I rose again like a fresh wind soaring above the world, bringing light and life, what a holy sight
And heaven rejoiced and angels gave voice to me, Anthony!
Oh oh I died for all.”
Verse 3
So ask Me Anthony, ask me to forgive,
Not your most horrible but all your sins
Ask Me Anthony ask me to come in, into your heart to live
Cause you heard I would listen and I’ll be forgiving
All your sins son, everyone.
Bridge
I am the Light of the world and I’m reaching out to you
Take a hold of My hand and leave this world behind you.
By Michael McIntyre Ó1990
Who Deserves Your Time?
Verse 1
Well I know the dishes are dirty
And you’ve got to get supper going
And maybe the kids are calling
And the nightly news is on
Chorus
Ah but Who deserves your time
Who deserves your time
Isn’t He the One who died
On the Cross?
Verse 2
And maybe there’s best seller books
You’ve been reading instead of His Word
And you find yourself needing more time
To do the things you never do get done
Bridge
Satan is stealing our time away
He’s keeping us away from God each day
By getting us off of our knees
He robs our spirits blind
Verse 3
Whenever I’m getting ready to pray
Something hits me and tries to pull me away
By reminding me of all the things I have to do
And then I remember the words to this song
And the Holy Spirit and me sing along
And I find myself on my knees and I begin to say
By Michael McIntyre Ó2000
Coming Clean
Verse 1
Have you ever felt dirty, like you would never come clean?
Something you had done has kept you from the One
Who surrendered His life for you and me.
Do you know you can be forgiven every wrong that you have ever done?
This we know for God tells us so in His holy and wonderful Word.
Chorus 1
Ask my child and you shall receive Him, His arms are open wide for you today.
Now is your day for salvation. God has come, God has come for you today.
Verse 2
Jesus will surely change you, but He says be not afraid
Turn from your sin, yes turn and enter in, into paradise, it’s just a prayer away.
Reach out and touch the hand of your creator. Trust as a child and simply say
“Lord I’m afraid and I need You! Come into my heart today”.
Chorus 2
Ask my child and you shall receive Him, His arms are open wide for you today.
Now is your day for salvation, turn from your sin,
Turn and walk away and run to Jesus.
Bridge
Jesus has the power to change you. He’ll give you hope and raise you up on high.
He will turn your sins into white snow and you will change like a butterfly
And you’ll fly.
Verse 3
Have you ever felt dirty, like you would never come clean?
Something you had done has kept you from the One
Who surrendered His life for you and me, So surrender your life and be free.
Music and Lyrics by Michael McIntyre © 1991
A Follower Of Your Heart
Chorus
Jesus, help me Lord to be, a follower of Your heart
Jesus, help me Lord today, I need to make a fresh start.
Verse 1
‘Cause I’ve tried to make it all on my own
And I have never felt so alone.
Verse 2
‘Cause I long to be loved just as I am
Someone to hold me and help me to stand.
Bridge
And I want to know, why You love me so
I’ll never understand, but hold me in Your hand
By Michael McIntyre ã 2007
Reflections
Verse 1
Remember back when you were just a mere lad
And you put on clothes that belonged to your mom and dad
You wanted to pretend to be just like them
So you stared in the mirror at your reflection
Verse 2
Now no longer children we’re growing in the love of our Lord
Trying not to get tossed by waves of the ocean
One Lord, one faith, one God and Father of all
Now we’re called to be His reflection
Chorus
So stand strong and remember, you don’t belong to the world
You were ransomed by His blood
So dwell not on your sins, but confess and begin again
We are made new in His love
Verse 3
We are called to be humble, gentle and patient in love
To lift up each other in His peace
So come on there’s much to do
Don’t let satan remind you of what God’s forgiven you.
Verse 4
Now that we are grown let our eyes be on our children
And learn from their simple faith and trust
Let’s put our lives in the One Who makes us righteous and holy
And calls us to trust like children in His love
Verse 5
So let’s go to the water and put on the clothes of our Father
And share His reflection with the world
And every time at night pray that someone will see His light
As you cast His reflection upon the water
Let us cast His reflection upon the water
We can bring His reflection to the world.
By Michael McIntyre Ó 1982
Peter’s Song
Verse 1
Lord where are You going? What am I to do?
Without You here beside me
The days are turning blue, without You.
Verse 2
You rose again like a fresh new wind and You appeared before us all.
Now You’re ascending, is this all ending? Are we alone after all, after all?
Pre-Chorus 1
I’m scared and lonely Jesus, don’t know what to tell our friends
I’m uninspired and oh so tired, I wish this feeling would just end
Chorus 1
Then suddenly the room was filled with a rushing wind
There were flames of fire filling God’s desire
And I knew You were with us again
Then I remembered what You said, about a gift to be received
Your beautiful Spirit descended and released
Our hearts for the purpose of serving You, risen Lord
Now I’m inspired and my heart’s on fire
With the Spirit of our living Lord, living Lord
Bridge
Lord I feel Your presence now and I rest in Your Spirit
I resign my heart to Your Third Part
Verse 3
Today I remembered oh just who is my King
Now by His power I can do anything
Anything for the kingdom – anything for His glory
Verse 4
Let God’s Spirit set you on fire again, go spread His news about Jesus Christ
To every stranger, family and friend.
He gives His Spirit freely – When we ask we will receive,
So get down brothers and sisters, get down on bended knee
Pre-Chorus 2
Now build Your Church upon this rock You call Peter!
Chorus 2
Whatever your name may be, You’re a rock for the man from Galilee
Will you go build His Church just like me?
Will you go build His Church just like me?
Ending
I was scared and lonely Jesus, ‘Till Your Spirit set me free!
By Michael McIntyre Ó2003
Blessed Be The Name Of The Lor
Verse 1
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be the name of the Lord
For He is worthy of praise, and He is able to save
The souls of men
Verse 2
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be the name of the Lord
For He is filled with such love
And pours it down from above
He loves us so.
By Michael McIntyre Ó 2009