Date:  Apr 16 1999 19:47:24 EDT  
From:  Songs of Praise <elton@songsofpraise.org>  
Subject:  Songs of Praise  


Dear friends,

Steve Israel, Larry Holder and I have completed a new song entitled "I
Rejoice In Your Love".  Steve wrote the music and created the midi file.
All 3 of us contributed to the lyrics.  You can view our song at the
"Songs of Praise" web site.  Larry promises that the music score will be
completed shortly.

We tried to address all 3 aspects of God, "Almighty Father", "Beautiful
Savior" and "Comforting Spirit" in this song.  The music is easy to sing
and will work very well for a choir or for congregational singing.  

Here are the lyrics...

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(Verse One)
Almighty Father,
You are the reason I live.
I'll praise You forever,
Praise You for all that You give:
Grace without measure,
And love beyond compare.
I cried for mercy,
And Lord, You were there!

(Chorus 1)
No longer enslaved,
No longer alone:
You gave me new life,
And a place in Your home.
All praises to You,
Oh, Father above.
You made me Your child,
And I rejoice in Your love!

(Verse 2)
Beautiful Savior,
Giving Your life in my place.
How can I thank You
You bore my sin and disgrace.
Giving so freely,
The world You came to heal;
Bringing salvation
And hope that is real.

(Chorus 2)
No longer enslaved,
No longer alone:
You gave me new life,
And a place in Your home.
All praises to You,
Oh, Savior above.
You saved me by grace,
And I rejoice in Your love!

(Verse 3)
Comforting Spirit,
Giving me strength for each day.
Dwelling within me,
Showing me truth as I pray.
If I will listen,
Your voice is always there.
If I will follow,
Great joy you will share.

(Chorus 3)
No longer enslaved,
No longer alone:
You gave me new life,
And a place in Your home.
All praises to You,
Oh, Spirit above.
You dwell in my heart,
And I rejoice in Your love!

(Coda)
All praises to You,
Oh, great God above.
I live by Your grace,
And I rejoice... in Your love!

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Please stop by and hear the song.  Tell your church music director about
us.  Our songs are CCLI registered, but are freely available for use even
if your church does not participate in CCLI.

May God richly bless you as you sing His praises!

Yours in Christ,
Elton Smith
http://songsofpraise.org