Album Lyrics

1984 - Voices

1. The Battle is the Lord's

Words and Music by Steve Taylor and L. Wayne Hilliard

We have a sure defender, a strong and mighty captain

Leading us in battle - His Name is Lord of all.

Celebrate His conquering, raise His banner.

Lift Him high, lift Him high.


Chorus:

Not with a sword to destroy,

Not with a shield to defend,

Not with a spear to kill,

But in the Name of the Lord,

The battle is the Lord's.


(Repeat chorus)


His Name is our salvation,

A strong and mighty tower.

We will exalt Him,

The Son of Righteousness.

Worthy of glory, sing His praises.

Lift Him high, lift Him high.


(Repeat chorus)


I will lift up the Name.

The Name above all names.

All heaven and earth must bow

Before the Name almighty, God.


(Repeat chorus twice)

2. Burn Me With Your Love

Words and Music by Jerry Williams

In the presence of the Lord is an all-consuming fire

That tests the plan and purpose of each man and of each heart.

Many who are wise, when they come before His eyes,

Are cast upon the rocks of ruined men.


Chorus:

So burn me with Your love,

Burn me with Your love.

Take away the wooden treasures

I've gathered from the world.

Burn me with Your love, Lord,

Burn me with Your love,

That I might stand before You as Your son.


Many holy men, they're lifting holy hands,

Their hearts together in the awesome presence of the Lamb.

Their lives filled with power, as that all-consuming fire

Destroys the doubt and fear that dwells within.


(Repeat chorus and fade)

3. The Court of the Gentiles

Words and Music by Jerry Williams

The court of the Gentiles looked more like a stable,

Than it did a holy place.

They were sellin' their wares, cheatin' one another,

Made a mockery out of His grace.

But Jesus made a whip in His holy anger,

His power filled the air.

He turned over tables and scattered their money,

And said, "It's a place of prayer."


They were bitter and angry as they struggled out,

Wondering just what they had seen.

Deep down inside them, the worry and doubt,

For some was about to end.

For the weapon He used was a whip of love,

He made to set 'em free.

With every blow on their backs of pride.

Their eyes began to see.


Chorus:

Then He lifted His hands and said,

"My house will be a house of prayer,

So that all of the nations and all of the people,

Will know if you've been there."


The sting from the whip on their back is now gone,

But still they remember His face.

The power that came every time He spoke,

There was nothin' to do but obey.

Never had they seen such a holy man,

Who said He was the Son of God.

The words He spoke, like a sword of strength,

Drove the wickedness out.


(Repeat chorus four times)


They will know, they will know, know if you've been there.

They will know, they will know, know if you've been there.

They will know, they will know, know if you've been there.

4. On the Water

Words and Music by Marty and Vickie McCall

The wind blows strong in the moonlight.

The sea swells around the boat.

Among the waves a man appears,

Walking while we float.


His face glows bright in the moonlight,

With power, frightfully near.

Out of the mist, it's Jesus,

Reaching to calm my fear.


Chorus:

On the water, You were more than just a man.

On the water, the power of heaven in Your hand.

All my doubting died in a burial at sea.

Now faith in You is rising up in me.


He speaks my name in the moonlight.

I reach out to take His hand.

Then I hear His mighty voice

Calling me to stand.


(Repeat chorus twice)

5. Creator's Song

Words and Music by Jerry Williams

Chorus:

Worthy art Thou, O Lord, our God,

To receive glory, honor and power.

Worthy art Thou, O Lord, our God,

To receive glory, honor and power.


(Repeat chorus)


You have created and by Your will

All people on earth have their being.

You have created, and by Your will,

They exist to give You the glory.


(Repeat chorus)


From every people and nation on earth

You've purchased men by Your blood,

You've made them a kingdom and priests to our God.

They will reign on earth forevermore.


(Repeat chorus twice)


To receive glory, honor and power.

To receive glory, honor and power.

Glory, honor and power.

6. Get Me to the River

Words and Music by Jerry Williams

So many times I feel like givin' up, Lord,

And turnin' my back on You.

I realize only Your love and Spirit can lead me through.

When I'm in the desert and burnin' with fire

All I want to do is die.

Then I look up, I see before me

A river runnin' full of life.


Chorus:

Get me to the river, Lord.

Back where the water flows.

Get me to the river, Lord.

The more I taste, the more I want.

Gotta' get up and go.

Gotta' get up and go.


Well, it's never very long I'm in the water,

I'm back in the desert again.

Lord, I'm so tired of startin' and fallin'.

Teach me to always stand.

Say to the desert and all of its fire,

"I'm never goin' back again."

I'm gonna' go to the river, drink of the water.

I can't wait to get in.


(Repeat chorus)


Get me to the river, Lord.

Back where the water flows.

Get me to the river, Lord.

Back where the water flows.


Get me to the river, Lord.

Back where the water flows.

Get me to the river, Lord.

The more I taste, the more I want.

Gotta' get up and go.

The more I taste, the more I want.

Gotta' get up and go.

The more I taste, the more I want.

I gotta' get up and go.

7. One Thing I Ask

Words and Music by Ed Kerr

One thing I ask of the Lord,

One thing will I seek,

That I may dwell in the house of the Lord

All my days.

To gaze upon the beauty of the Lord,

And to seek Him in His temple,

Where no foe can cause me harm.


Then will my head be lifted up,

Above my enemies,

And in His temple I will sacrifice,

And make music to my Lord.

One thing I ask, one thing will I seek in this world,

Simply to know Him.


There is no reason to fear when trouble comes my way,

Jesus will shelter me from harm every day.

For He is my salvation,

All my enemies will flee.

There is no foe that can defeat the Lord in me.


Then will my head be lifted up,

Above my enemies,

And in His temple I will sacrifice,

And make music to my Lord.


One thing will I seek in this world,

Simply to know Him.

Simply to know Him.

8. The Name of Jesus

Words and Music by Jerry Williams

Glory and majesty be Yours,

Honor and power forevermore.

By Your Spirit and through Your Word,

You've lifted Your Son over all of the earth.


Chorus:

So glory to Your name

The Name above all other names.

Glory to Your name,

The Name of Jesus.


Through Your death and the blood You've shed,

You've given us wisdom and righteousness,

You're our hope, You're the Son of Man,

So, worthy is the Lamb.


(Repeat chorus)

9. Know That I Am God

Words and Music by Jerry Williams

Behold, I lift My hand

And set before you all My plans

To bring to every son of man

Jesus Christ the Lord.


Behold, I made you strong.

I molded you a precious stone.

Then gave to you an everlasting

Song unto the Lord.


Chorus:

But if in darkness you lose your way,

The river rises, don't be afraid.

I've walked the deepest parts of

Every river that can rage.

When you're broken and all alone,

Your love has faded, your strength is gone,

Remember I gave My only Son that you might know.


Behold, the time has come

To gather all My chosen ones

And separate them from the wicked sons

Who love this world.


Behold, I am the Lord.

I stop the wind, I still the storm.

No weapon that is ever formed

Against you shall prevail.


So if in darkness you lose your way,

The river rises, don't be afraid.

I've walked the deepest parts of

Every river that can rage.

When you're broken and all alone,

Your love has faded, your strength is gone,

Remember I gave My only Son that you might know.


The storms will come, the rains will fall,

But in your darkest hour of all,

Lift your eyes and know that I am God.


The storms will come, the rains will fall,

But in your darkest hour of all,

Lift your eyes and know that I am God.

10. Voices

Words and Music by Jerry Williams

Voices in the city, voices in the street.

Voices in each home across the land.

Voices in the churches, saying "Peace, be still."

Where are all the voices in My fields?


Chorus:

Millions and millions dying.

Millions and millions crying.

Millions and millions don't know who I am.


Children on the highways

Children on the run.

Mothers in the alley ways,

They're killing all their sons.

The world is blinded in darkness.

I've given them the way.

Where are all My voices to lead them out today?


(Repeat chorus)


Where are the millions who love Me?

Where are the millions who say they know Me?

Where are the millions who'll stand and follow Me?


Tag:

Millions of people.

Millions of people.

Hear them crying.

See them dying.


(Repeat tag twice)