Date: Aug 09, 2001 19:46 PDT From: "Songs of Praise" Subject: Songs of Praise - Lord Forever In Your Presence Hello everyone, Its been a while since I sent you a newsletter. Sorry about that. There are several new things available at "Songs of Praise" this week: (1) A new instrumental music CD is available. It contains 21 of the newer songs. The recordings are created from midi. Please see the ordering page for more information... http://songsofpraise.org/order.htm (2) Norma Stephenson sent an accompaniment track for her beautiful song, "I Believe". This was created by the Sound of Birmingham recording studio and is really well done. It is available for download on Songs of Praise "Tracks" page... http://mp3.com/songsofpraisetracks (3) ...and finally, we have a new song! "Lord Forever In Your Presence" features music by me and lyrics by Norma Stephenson and Larry Holder. Please visit this address to hear the midi... http://songsofpraise.org/forever.htm We will make the music score available shortly. Here are the lyrics... ==================================== "Lord Forever In Your Presence" Copyright ©2001 Elton Smith, Norma Stephenson and Larry Holder (Verse 1) Lord, forever in Your presence Is not time enough to praise You For the glory of Your awesome, holy Name: You are Master and Creator, My Brother and my Savior Whose love will never change. Lord, forever in Your presence What a joy to sing your praises, For to You I owe my life and all I am: I'm a child of the Kingdom, Now alive in Your freedom; Through Your love, by Your grace alone I stand. (Chorus) To Your throne I run -- On my knees I fall -- From my heart I cry: You're my Lord, my All! Lord, forever in Your presence I'll stay, I run to You! (Verse 2) Lord, forever in Your presence As I bow my head to listen To the voice of the Shepherd of my soul. As Your Spirit dwells within me, To guide and to defend me I seek Your will to know. Lord, forever in Your presence, You're my Anchor, my Assurance; I am humbled by the power of Your love. May I always live to serve You, Though I never could deserve You, My Lord and my God in heav'n above. (Repeat Chorus Two Times) To Your throne I run -- On my knees I fall -- From my heart I cry: You're my Lord, my All! To Your throne I run -- On my knees I fall -- From my heart I cry: You're my Lord, my All! You're my Lord, my All! Lord, forever in Your presence I'll stay, I run to You! ==================================== Steve Israel is still working hard to complete the next CD. I know I keep saying this, but "it will be ready soon" (and it will be worth the wait!) :-) Peace in Christ, Elton Smith http://songsofpraise.org (Songs of Praise) http://mp3.com/songsofpraise (Songs of Praise page at mp3.com) http://mp3.com/songsofpraisetracks (Songs of Praise tracks at mp3.com)