Songs

Easter Cantata Brian West Easter Cantata Brian West

Nothing But Pain

Hopefully some of his sheeple will see
When he hangs in shame, naked, then dead
Honor Rome, please the gods,
But look out for the frauds
Only you will get you daily bread

Chorus:
Oh, it's as plain as the sky and the rain
Oh, when you're weak you've got nothing but pain
When you're weak you've got nothing but pain

See that centurion, face full of doubt?
His privilege is weakening his soul
Mark my words, he's forgetting
The pow'r of bloodletting
Only fools give up any control

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Behold Your God

Glowing clouds of lightning
Quakes of mighty thunder
Our souls expand for what is grand,
To grow with awe and wonder
Varieties of plant and beast
And stars beyond all measure,
Every atom in the universe
Continues at God's pleasure

Chorus:
Behold Your God
Bow and worship
Throw down your crowns
Prostrate at His feet
Rejoice with all creation
He is Lord above all nations
His beauty, pow'r and justice are your song
Behold your God

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Rest in His Faithfulness

Let us take up the mantle
Of those who have suffered before us
Knowing there's no comparing
Our days of disease to their pain
Our afflictions are real
And all that we feel
Is not just imagined distress
But He's promised us joy
So let's rest in His faithfulness

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Advent Songs Brian West Advent Songs Brian West

The Lord Has Done Great Things

So much has been taken from our people
Taken from our families and friends
So how can we believe in new beginnings,
When so much sweet comes to a bitter end?
We will find reminders of redemption,
We will speak and sing the sacred truth
That when the darkness on us has descended
The Light will rise again and lead us through

Refrain:
Rejoice! The Lord has done great things!
Rejoice! The Lord has done great things!
The good news is the hist'ry of the healing that He brings
Rejoice! The Lord has done great things.

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Psalm 1 (Delight in the Lord)

Chorus:
Like a tree by a stream
You’ll grow roots and bear fruit
When you find your delight
In the law of the Lord

You will be fulfilled when you shun the wickeds' ways,
When you don't stand in the way of the sinner.
You won't sit with those who scoff, but will contemplate the Law
Day and night, your delight is the Lord

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Psalm 99

Praise His great and awesome name; Holy is He
A lover of justice, the mighty King established equity
Righteousness and justice in Jacob He has achieved
Exalt the Lord our God, worship at His feet; Holy is He

Chorus:
The Lord reigns, let the peoples tremble
He is enthroned above the cherubim
Let the earth shake! God is great in Zion
Over all the nations exalt Him

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Psalm 98

Chorus:
Sing to the Lord, sing to the Lord a new song
(sing to the Lord, sing to the Lord)
For He has done wonderful, wonderful things
(sing to the Lord, sing to the Lord)
His right hand and holy arm have won
(sing to the Lord, sing to the Lord)
The vict'ry of salvation for Him
(sing to the Lord, sing to the Lord)

The Lord has shown His salvation,
Revealed His righteousness to all the nations
Rememb'ring His faithful love and cov'nant with Israel
Every nation and tribe
Has seen the vict’ry of the Lord of life
So break forth in joyful shouts and songs, all you people 

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Psalm 96

Chorus:
Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice!
Let the sea and its creatures raise a thunderous voice!
Let the forests and fields sing a song of delight
For the Lord is coming to set all things right

Sing to the Lord a new song
Sing to the Lord all the earth, bless His name
Shout His good news of salvation
Tell of His glory to all every day
Every nation hungers and needs
To hear of all His wonderful deeds!

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Biblical Songs Brian West Biblical Songs Brian West

All Who Call

“In the last days,” says the Lord,
“I will pour out my Spirit
On all humankind,
And your sons and daughters
Will prophesy.
The young will see visions,
The old will dream dreams,
The men and the women
Who serve Me shall see;
In the last days,” says the Lord,
“I will pour out My Spirit,
And they’ll prophesy.”

Chorus:
And all who call on the name of the Lord
Shall be saved.
And all who call on the name of the Lord
Shall be saved.

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The Day of the Lord

Refrain:
We ache and rejoice, we long and we fear
For mercy and justice to visit us here
We tremble and trust as the Day of the Lord comes near

Days of injustice drag on
Corruption and sin all around
But when He returns to make everything right,
Will anyone righteous be found?

REFRAIN

Why does the Lord seem so far
Away from our suffering and pain?
Dear children of God, hear the Spirit and hope
O trust and do not be afraid

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Glory, Hallelujah

When our time on Earth is over, and we say goodbye to this life
We'll wake up to meet our Maker and receive our reward
In an instant of perfect vision, we'll see where we wasted our time
In all that we built without waiting on the Lord

Chorus:
Everything falls, everything fails
Except for the One whom the angels hail, crying...
Glory, glory, hallelujah
The Lord in heaven is laughing
The plans of the politicians are visions in vain
Don't put your hope in the things that won't last
Build on the One who is worthy, singing
Glory, glory, hallelujah

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House of Confusion (Part Two)

Caiaphas: Are you, O Pilate, a faithful, good servant of Caesar?
For this Jesus here makes a claim to be King of the Jews
If you would ignore him, you too would be guilty of treason
You’d best execute him, or you may be crucified, too

Pilate: I see your game—you’re determined to kill your Messiah [crucify, crucify, crucify!]
You’re just as barbaric and backward as any I’ve seen [crucify, crucify, crucify!]
So this time I’m cornered—you’ll get what your bloodthirst desires [crucify, crucify, crucify!]
But let the guilt fall upon you, and none upon me

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Easter Cantata Brian West Easter Cantata Brian West

Jesus Clears the Temple

Chorus:
Jesus clears the temple;
Who knew it could be so unclean?
He takes the prophet’s mantle;
Is He the king he claims to be?

I’ve seen Him work miracles,
Speak power and peace;
Now, chasing these swindlers out,
That power again is released—throw out the thieves!

I’m an honest businessman;
I help keep community strong
By offering services we all need—
Is making a profit so wrong? Here I belong!

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