Date:  Jun 26 2000 08:42:36 EDT  
From:  "Songs of Praise" <elton@songsofpraise.org>  
Subject:  Songs of Praise - Mary's Song  


Dear friends,

We are still on track for releasing the new Christmas play (The Perfect
Gift) in July.  Please check out the newest song to be added... "Mary's
Song" by Lynn Cooper.  There is a link from here to Lynn's page where you
can find lots of original music...

    http://songsofpraise.org/marysong.htm

There is also a link from this page to Lynn's mp3.com page where you can
hear Lynn sing this and a lot of other wonderful songs.  

Many thanks to Rhesa for his help in making the midi file.  There is a
link to his page also.

Here are the lyrics for "Mary's Song"...

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"Mary's Song" by Lynn Cooper

(Mary)
Father God You sent Your angel Gabriel to me,
Greeted me as if I were some kind of royalty.
Now my heart's not changed by the promise I made
Just moments ago,
But I'm alone, confused and I have some doubts
You should know.

Though it was written by the prophet Isaiah
That this would come to be,
Surely there's someone 'lot stronger
Worthier than me.
Still You have chosen who You have chosen
Your promise fulfilled though me.
I am a handmaid.
(Gabriel)
Still He has chosen who He has chosen,
His promise fulfilled through thee.

(Mary)
Let it be done to me,
Let there be praise for Thee.
From this earthly vessel let Your Word be known,
Age to age Word made flesh from Your Heavenly throne.

Remember I'm betrothed to Joseph so gentle, meek and kind;
How will he react when I tell him, with Your Child am I?
Now I don't want to tell You how this plan of Yours should go;
Have You considered all the options is there someone else You know?

(Change key)
Let it be done to me,
Let there be praise for Thee.
From this earthly vessel let Your Word be known;
Age to age Word made flesh from Your Heavenly throne.

My soul sings of the promise that You bring;
The Mighty One has done great things
Holy is His Name.
My soul sings of the promise that You bring;
The Mighty One has done great things
Holy is His Name.
My soul sings of the promise that You bring;
The Mighty One has done great things
Holy is His Name.

Copyright © 1998 Lynn Cooper (ASCAP)

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Just one more song to go!  We're almost there!

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