Date:    August 25, 2002
From:    "Songs of Praise" <elton@songsofpraise.org> 
Subject: Songs of Praise - In Prayer You Lift Me Up, O God 

Hello everyone,

I pray that God is blessing you abundantly! The newest song on Songs of
Praise is called "In Prayer You Lift Me Up, O God". I met Bob Reynolds
at a Vineyard songwriter's forum a couple of months ago. He brought
some lyrics in need of music. It took some iterating, but we finally
got it all together. I hope you enjoy our song and find it useful.
Please see this page...

   http://songsofpraise.org/lift.htm

There are two versions of the midi... a slower emotional version and a
faster latin version. See which one suits your taste. I will work on
the lead sheet music score.

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"In Prayer You Lift Me Up, O God"
Copyright © 2002 by Bob Reynolds and Elton Smith

(Verse 1)
When life is hard, and burdens rise,
In prayer You lift me up, O God.
When tears of sorrow fill my eyes,
In prayer You lift me up, O God.

(Chorus)
For I behold Your lovely face
And sense Your presence in this place;
I feel Your arms in sweet embrace.
In prayer You lift me up, O God.

(Verse 2)
When troubles come and cares abound,
In prayer You lift me up, O God.
When evil rages all around,
In prayer You lift me up, O God.

(Repeat Chorus)
For I behold Your lovely face
And sense Your presence in this place;
I feel Your arms in sweet embrace.
In prayer You lift me up, O God.

(Bridge)
In prayer my tears and burdens flee;
In prayer Your mercy covers me.
In prayer no foe has victory;
In prayer You lift me up.
For I behold Your lovely face
And sense Your presence in this place;
I feel Your arms in sweet embrace.
In prayer You lift me up!

(Modified Chorus)
O how I love Your lovely face!
I love Your presence in this place!
I love Your arms in sweet embrace!
In prayer You lift me up, O God.

(Ending)
Lift me up, O God...
Lift me up, O God...
Lift me up!

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Peace in Christ,
Elton Smith

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