Love Came Down is a live studio album of acoustic worship music from Brian Johnson, a senior worship pastor at Bethel Church in Redding, California.
Recorded at The Soundhouse in Redding, this album encompasses the intimacy that is at the core of Bethel worship. Instrument arrangements for each song were stripped down to feature only acoustic guitar, cello and grand piano.
If my heart is overwhelmed and I cannot hear your voice I hold onto what is true, though I cannot see If the storms of life they come, and the road ahead gets steep I will lift these hands in faith, I will believe
Pre-Chorus I remind myself of all that you’ve done And the life I have because of your son
Chorus Love came down and rescued me Love came down and set me free I am yours I am forever yours Mountain high or valley low I sing out and remind my soul I am yours I am forever yours
When my heart is filled with hope, and every promise comes my way When I feel your hands of grace, rest upon me Staying desperate for You God, Staying humbled at your feet I will lift these hands and praise, I will believe
Where You go I go What You say I say And what You pray I pray And what You pray I pray
Where You go I go What You say I say And what You pray I pray And what You pray I pray
Where You go I go What You say I say God And what You pray I pray
Cause Jesus only did what He saw You do And He would only say what He heard You speak And He would only move when He felt You lead Following Your heart following Your spirit
So How could I expect to walk without You When every move that Jesus made was in surrender I will not begin to live without You For You alone are worthy and You are always good
Where You go I go What You say I say God And what You pray I pray And what You pray I pray
Where You go I go What You say I say God And what You pray I pray And what You pray I pray
So How could I expect to walk without You When every move that Jesus made was in surrender I will not begin to live without You For You alone are worthy and You are always good [ From: http://www.elyrics.net/read/b/brian-lyrics/where-you-go-i_ll-go-(feat.-jenn-johnson)-lyrics.html ] You are always good
La, la, la, la Oh, the beauty of Your name will be seen upon my face, Oh, God La la la la Oh, the glory of Your name will be seen upon our face, Oh, God
Though the world sees and soon forgets We will not forget who You are and what You've done for us And what You've done for us And Though the world sees and soon forgets We will not forget what You've done for us
La la la la La la la
Where You go I go What You say I say God And what You pray I pray And what You pray I pray
Where You go I go What You say I say God And what You pray I pray And what You pray I pray
Where You go I go What You say I say God And what You pray I pray And what You pray I pray
I will follow You yeah, In this desert life, I will follow You Whatever comes my way Through every situation, I will follow You To the unknown, to the unsaved Give me a heart of no compromise
And He is jealous from me, loves like a hurricane, I am a tree Bending beneath the weight of His wind and mercy
When all of a sudden I am unaware of these afflictions Eclipsed by glory and I realize just how beautiful You are And how great Your affections are for me
And oh, how He loves us, oh Oh, how He loves us, how He loves us all
He is jealous from me, loves like a hurricane, I am a tree Bending beneath the weight of His wind and mercy When all of a sudden I am unaware of these afflictions Eclipsed by glory and I realize just how beautiful You are And how great Your affections are for me
Oh, how He loves, yeah, He loves us Oh, how He loves us, oh, how He loves us Oh, how He loves
And we are His portion and He is our prize Drawn to redemption by the grace in His eyes If His grace is an ocean, we're all sinking
And heaven meets earth like an unforeseen kiss And my heart turns violently inside of my chest I don't have time to maintain these regrets When I think about the way
Oh, how He loves us, oh Oh, how He loves us, how He loves all How He loves
Yeah, He loves us, oh, how He loves us Oh, how He loves us, oh how He loves Oh, I love
Yeah, He loves us, yeah, He loves us How He loves us, oh, how He loves us all
And He is jealous from me, loves like a hurricane, I am a tree Bending beneath the weight of His wind and mercy
When all of a sudden I am unaware of these afflictions Eclipsed by glory and I realize just how beautiful You are And how great Your affections are for me
And oh, how He loves us, oh Oh, how He loves us, how He loves us all
He is jealous from me, loves like a hurricane, I am a tree Bending beneath the weight of His wind and mercy When all of a sudden I am unaware of these afflictions Eclipsed by glory and I realize just how beautiful You are And how great Your affections are for me
Oh, how He loves, yeah, He loves us Oh, how He loves us, oh, how He loves us Oh, how He loves
And we are His portion and He is our prize Drawn to redemption by the grace in His eyes If His grace is an ocean, we're all sinking
And heaven meets earth like an unforeseen kiss And my heart turns violently inside of my chest I don't have time to maintain these regrets When I think about the way
Oh, how He loves us, oh Oh, how He loves us, how He loves all How He loves
Yeah, He loves us, oh, how He loves us Oh, how He loves us, oh how He loves Oh, I love
Yeah, He loves us, yeah, He loves us How He loves us, oh, how He loves us all
Grammy-winning Christian singer Steven Curtis Chapman suffered an unthinkable tragedy Wednesday when his 5-year-old daughter was killed in an accident involving her brother.
Chapman's youngest daughter, Maria Sue, was hit in the driveway of her family's Franklin, Tenn., home by an SUV driven by her teenage brother, the Associated Press reports. The brother, whose name was not released, apparently did not see the girl.
"Just hours before this close knit family was celebrating the engagement of the oldest daughter Emily Chapman, and were just hours away from a graduation party marking Caleb Chapman's completion of high school. Now, they are preparing to bury a child who blew out 5 candles on a birthday cake less than 10 days ago," Chapman's manager Jim Houser wrote on a blog dedicated to Maria that was set up for condolences. "These words are unthinkable to type."
Longtime advocates of international adoption, Chapman and his wife adopted three daughters from China, including Maria, and have three biological children as well.
"After our first trip to China, my wife and I knew our lives were changing – our eyes and hearts were opening to how big God really is, and we have wanted to experience more of that," Chapman said on his Web site.
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Heaven is the face by Steven Curtis Chapman
Heaven is the face of a little girl With dark brown eyes That disappear when she smiles. Heaven is the place Where she calls my name Says, "Daddy please come play with me for awhile.”
Chorus:
God, I know, it's all of this and so much more, But God, You know, that this is what I'm aching for. God, you know, I just can't see beyond the door. So right now...
Heaven is the sound of her breathing deep, Lying on my chest, falling fast asleep while I sing. And Heaven is the weight of her in my arms, Being there to keep her safe from harm while she dreams
And God, I know, it's all of this and so much more, But God, You know, that this is what I'm longing for God, you know, I just can't see beyond the door.
Bridge:
But in my mind's eye I can see a place Where Your glory fills every empty space. All the cancer is gone, Every mouth is fed, And there's no one left in the orphans' bed. Every lonely heart finds their one true love, And there's no more goodbye, And no more not enough, And there's no more enemy.
Heaven is a sweet, maple syrup kiss And a thousand other little things I miss with her gone. Heaven is the place where she takes my hand And leads me to You, And we both run into Your arms.
Oh God, I know, it's so much more than I can dream. It's far beyond anything I can conceive. So God, You know, I'm trusting You until I see Heaven in the face of my little girl, Heaven in the face of my little girl.
Steven Curtis Chapman wrote a book about being a father titled Cinderella: The Love of Daddy and his Princess.
The story behind Cinderella
Cinderella
by Steven Curtis Chapman
She spins and she sways
To whatever song plays Without a care in the world And I'm sitting here wearing The weight of the world on my shoulders
It's been a long day And there's still work to do She's pulling at me Saying "Dad, I need you
There's a ball at the castle And I've been invited And I need to practice my dancing Oh, please, Daddy, please?"
So I will dance with Cinderella While she is here in my arms 'Cause I know something the prince never knew Oh, I will dance with Cinderella I don't want to miss even one song 'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight And she'll be gone...
She says he's a nice guy and I'd be impressed She wants to know if I approve of the dress She says, "Dad, the prom is just one week away And I need to practice my dancing Oh, please, Daddy, please?"
So I will dance with Cinderella While she is here in my arms 'Cause I know something the prince never knew Oh, I will dance with Cinderella I don't want to miss even one song 'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight And she'll be gone She will be gone
Well, she came home today with a ring on her hand Just glowing and telling us all they had planned She says, "Dad, the wedding's still six months away But I need to practice my dancing Oh, please, Daddy, please?"
So I will dance with Cinderella While she is here in my arms 'Cause I know something the prince never knew Oh, I will dance with Cinderella I don't want to miss even one song 'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight And she'll be gone
You’re picking up toys on the living room floor for the 15th time today Matching up socks and sweeping up lost Cheerios that got away
You put a baby on your hip and color on your lips and head out the door And while I may not know you I bet I know you Wonder sometimes does it matter at all We’ll let me remind you it all matters just as long as you
Do everything you do to the glory of the One who made you Cause He made you to do Every little thing that you do to bring a smile to His face And tell the story of grace With every move that you make And every little thing you do
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Maybe you’re that guy with the suit and tie Maybe your shirt says your name You may be hooking up mergers, cooking up burgers But at the end of the day
Little stuff big stuff in between stuff God sees it all the same And while I may not know you I bet I know you Wonder sometimes does it matter at all We’ll let me remind you it all matters just as long as you do
Everything you do to the glory of the One who made you Cause He made you To do every little thing that you do to bring a smile to His face And tell the story of grace with every move that you make And every little thing that you do
Well maybe you’re sitting in math class Maybe anekatips on a mission in the Congo Maybe you’re working at the office Singing along with the radio Maybe you’re dining at a five star Or feeding orphans in Myanmar Anywhere and everywhere you are Whatever you do it all matters So do what you do and don’t ever forget to do
Everything you do to the glory of the One who made you Cause He made you to do Every little thing that you do to bring a smile to His face And tell the story of grace as you do Everything you do to the glory of the One who made you Cause He made you to do Every little thing that you do to bring a smile to His face And tell the story of grace with every move that you make And every little thing that you do
He cries in the corner where nobody sees He’s the kid with the story no one would believe He prays every night, “Dear God won’t you please… Could you send someone here who will love me?”
Who will love me for me Not for what I have done or what I will become Who will love me for me ‘Cause nobody has shown me what love What love really means, what love really means
Her office is shrinking a little each day She’s the woman whose husband has run away She’ll go to the gym after working today Maybe if she was thinner then he would’ve stayed
And she says… Who’ll love me for me? Not for what I have done or what I will become Who will love me for me? ‘Cause nobody has shown me what love What love really means, what love really means
He’s waiting to die as he sits all alone He’s a man in a cell who regrets what he’s done He utters a cry from the depths of his soul “Oh Lord, forgive me, I want to go home”
Then he heard a voice somewhere deep inside And it said, “I know you’ve murdered And I know you’ve lied And I have watched you suffer all of your life And now that you’ll listen, I’ll tell you that I…”
I will love you for you Not for what you have done or what you will become I will love you for you I will give you the love The love that you never knew
I dedicate this song to recession, depression and unemployment.
This song’s for you.
Today’s a new day, but there is no sunshine. Nothing but clouds, and it’s dark in my heart and it feels like a cold night.
Today’s a new day, but where are my blue skies. Where is the love and the joy that you promised me tell me it’s alright.
(I’ll be honest with you)
I almost gave up, but a power that I can’t explain, fell from heaven like a shower now.
(When I think how much better I’m gonna be when this is over)
I smile, even though I hurt see I smile, I know God is working so I smile, Even though I’ve been here for a while I smile, smile..
It’s so hard to look up when you look down. Sure would hate to see you give up now. You look so much better when you smile, so smile.
Today’s a new day, but there is no sunshine. Nothing but clouds, and it’s dark in my heart and it feels like a cold night.
Today’s a new day, but tell me where are my blue skies, where is the love and the joy that you promised me tell me it’s – alright.
(the truth is) I almost gave up, but a power that I can’t explain fell from heaven like a shower now.
I smile, even though I’m hurt see I smile, I know God is working so I smile, Even though I’ve been here for a while I smile, smile.
It’s so hard to look up when you look down. Sure would hate to see you give up now You look so much better when you smile.
Smile.. for me Can you just smile… for me. Smile.. for me Can you just smile… for me.
ohohoh, you look so much better when you ohohoh, you look so much better when you ohohoh, you look so much better when you ohohoh, you look so much better when you ohohoh, you look so much better when you (and while your waiting) ohohoh, you look so much better when you (and while your praying) ohohoh, you look so much better when you (look in the mirror) ohohoh, you look so much better when you (always remember) You look so much better when you smile
I almost gave up, but a power that I can’t explain fell from heaven like a shower now – right now.
I smile, even though I’m hurt see I smile, I know God is working so I smile, Even though I’ve been here for a while
I smile, smile.. it’s so hard to look up when you look down. Sure would hate to see you give up now. You look so much better when you smile. so smile.
ohohoh, you look so much better when you ohohoh, you look so much better when you ohohoh, you look so much better when you ohohoh, you look so much better when you ohohoh, you look so much better when you ohohoh, you look so much better when you ohohoh, you look so much better when you ohohoh, you look so much better when you smile…
I just want you to be happy.. I want you to have joy ’cause can’t nobody take that away from you. I see you.. SMILE!!
There's a peace I've come to know Though my heart and flesh may fail There's an anchor for my soul I can say "It is well"
Jesus has overcome And the grave is overwhelmed The victory is won He is risen from the dead
And I will rise when He calls my name No more sorrow, no more pain I will rise on eagles' wings Before my God fall on my knees And rise I will rise
There's a day that's drawing near When this darkness breaks to light And the shadows disappear And my faith shall be my eyes Jesus has overcome And the grave is overwhelmed The victory is won He is risen from the dead
And I will rise when He calls my name No more sorrow, no more pain I will rise on eagles' wings Before my God fall on my knees And rise I will rise
And I hear the voice of many angels sing, "Worthy is the Lamb" And I hear the cry of every longing heart, "Worthy is the Lamb" And I hear the voice of many angels sing, "Worthy is the Lamb" And I hear the cry of every longing heart, "Worthy is the Lamb"
And I will rise when He calls my name No more sorrow, no more pain I will rise on eagles' wings Before my God fall on my knees And rise I will rise
Chris Tomlin talks about "I will rise"
chords
I Will Rise - Chris Tomlin Capo 4th fret
EmC There's a peace I've come to know GD Though my heart and flesh may fail EmC There's an anchor for my soul GD I can say "It is well"
GD Jesus has overcome EmC And the grave is overwhelmed GD The victory is won EmC He is risen from the dead
[Chorus:] GD And I will rise when He calls my name EmC No more sorrow, no more pain GD I will rise on eagles' wings EmC Before my God fall on my knees GC And rise GD I will rise
EmC There's a day that's drawing near GD When this darkness breaks to light EmC And the shadows disappear GD And my faith shall be my eyes
GD Jesus has overcome EmC And the grave is overwhelmed GD The victory is won EmC He is risen from the dead
[Chorus:] GD And I will rise when He calls my name EmC No more sorrow, no more pain GD I will rise on eagles' wings EmC Before my God fall on my knees GC And rise GD I will rise DCGD And I hear the voice of many angels sing, CGD "Worthy is the Lamb" DCGD And I hear the cry of every longing heart, CGD "Worthy is the Lamb" [x2]
[Chorus:] GD And I will rise when He calls my name EmC No more sorrow, no more pain GD I will rise on eagles' wings EmC Before my God fall on my knees GC And rise GD I will rise
I wonder if I'll ever find my way I wonder if my life could really change, at all All this earth Could all that is lost ever be found? Could a garden come out from this ground, at all?
You make beautiful things You make beautiful things out of the dust You make beautiful things You make beautiful things out of us
All around, hope is springing up from this old ground Out of chaos life is being found, in you
You make beautiful things You make beautiful things out of the dust You make beautiful things You make beautiful things out of us Oh, You make beautiful things You make beautiful things out of the dust You make beautiful things You make beautiful things out of us
You make me new, You are making me new You make me new, You are making me new... (Making me new)
You make beautiful things You make beautiful things out of the dust You make beautiful things You make beautiful things out of us Oh, You make beautiful things You make beautiful things out of the dust You make beautiful things You make beautiful things out of us
You make beautiful things You make beautiful things out of the dust You make beautiful things You make beautiful things out of us
You make me new, You are making me new You make me new, You are making me new
Oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh I am casting my cares aside I am leaving my past behind I'm setting my heart and mind on You Jesus I am reaching my hand to Yours Believing there's so much more Knowing that all You have in store for me is good Is good
Today is the day You have made I will rejoice and be glad in it Today is the day You have made I will rejoice and be glad in it
And I wont worry about tomorrow I am trusting in what You say Today is the day
Oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh (Today is the day) Oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh
I putting my fears aside I am leaving my doubts behind I am giving my hopes and dreams to You Jesus
I am reaching my hands to Yours Believing there's so much more Knowing that all You have in store for me is good Is good
Today is the day You have made I will rejoice and be glad in it Today is the day You have made I will rejoice and be glad in it And I won't worry about tomorrow I am trusting in what You say Today is the day
Oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh (Today is the day) Oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh
I will stand upon Your truth I will stand upon Your truth And all my days I'll live for You All my days I'll live for You
And I will stand upon Your truth I will stand upon Your truth And all my days I'll live for You All my days I'll live for You
Today is the day You have made I will rejoice and be glad in it Today is the day You have made I will rejoice and be glad in it
And I won't worry about tomorrow I am giving You my fears and sorrows Where You lead me I will follow I am trusting in what You say Today is the day
Oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh (Today is the day) Oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh (Today is the day)
Oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh (Today is the day) Oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh (Today is the day)
Oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh (Today is the day) Oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh (Today is the day)
Gotta find the strength to rise From the ashes and make a new beginning Anyone can feel the ache You think its more than you can take But you are stronger, stronger than you know Don't you give up now The sun will soon be shining You gotta face the clouds To find the silver lining
I've seen dreams that move the mountains Hope that doesn't ever end Even when the sky is falling And I've seen miracles just happen Silent prayers get answered Broken hearts become brand new That's what faith can do
It doesn't matter what you've heard Impossible is not a word It's just a reason for someone not to try Everybody's scared to death When they decide to take that step Out on the water It'll be alright Life is so much more Than what your eyes are seeing You will find your way If you keep believing
I've seen dreams that move the mountains Hope that doesn't ever end Even when the sky is falling And I've seen miracles just happen Silent prayers get answered Broken hearts become brand new That's what faith can do
Overcome the odds You don't have a chance (That's what faith can do) When the world says you can't It'll tell you that you can!
I've seen dreams that move the mountains Hope that doesn't ever end Even when the sky is falling And I've seen miracles just happen Silent prayers get answered Broken hearts become brand new That's what faith can do That's what faith can do! Even if you fall sometimes You will have the strength to rise
And watch us where we go And help us to be wise In times when we don’t know
Let this be our prayer As we go our way Lead us to a place Guide us with your grace To a place where we’ll be safe La luce che to dai
I pray we’ll find your light Nel cuore restero And hold it in our hearts A ricordarchi che When stars go out each night L’eterna stella sei Nella mia preghiera Let this be our prayer Quanta fede c’e When shadows fill our day Lead us to a place Guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we’ll be safe. Sognamo un mondo senza piu violenza
Un mondo di giustizia e di speranza Ognuno dia la mano al suo vicino Simbolo di pace e di fraternita
La forza che ci dai We ask that life be kind E’il desiderio che And watch us from above Ognuno trovi amore We hope each soul will find Intorno e dentro a se Another soul to love
Let this be our prayer Let this be our prayer Just like every child Just like every child
Needs to find a place, Guide us with your grace Give us faith so we’ll be safe E la fede che Hai acceso in noi Sento che ci salvera
You must You must think I'm strong To give me what I'm going through
Well, forgive me Forgive me if I'm wrong But this looks like more than I can do On my own
I know I'm not strong enough to be everything that I'm supposed to be I give up I'm not stong enough
Hands of mercy won't you cover me Lord right now I'm asking you to be Strong enough Strong enough For the both of us
Well, maybe Maybe that's the point To reach the point of giving up
Cause when I'm finally Finally at rock bottom Well, that's when I start looking up And reaching out
I know I'm not strong enough to be Everything that I'm supposed to be I give up I'm not stong enough Hands of mercy won't you cover me Lord right now I'm asking you to be Strong enough Strong enough
Cause I'm broken Down to nothing But I'm still holding on to the one thing You are God and you are strong When I am weak
I can do all things Through Christ who gives me strength And I don't have to be Strong enough Strong enough
I can do all things Through Christ who gives me strength And I don't have to be Strong enough Strong enough
Oh, yeah
I know I'm not strong enough to be Everything that I'm supposed to be I give up I'm not stong enough Hands of mercy won't you cover me Lord right now I'm asking you to be Strong enough Strong enough Strong enough
