Advent of a miracle
you're my beloved and all together lovely
as a gift that cant't be bought
as if gold could favor outweigh your meaning to me
the secrets of the heart made manifest
even beauty's priced beside thee proportioned lot the less
wishes fade as dreams break promise made
takes away your will
takes your whole heart captive
just for one promise
sell it all for one true word to hold on to
face the shame of it all
safer to neglect than open your callused heart
piece by piece you have lost a part of yourself
you share to gain but lose at love and learn to hate yourself
more and more each day and all the days thereafter
they labor to put back together and regain what is gone forever
wishes fade as dreams break promise made tomorrow takes
the most costly mistake is to try to change the past today
(what a void)
the filth and the shame they all wash away
for you Christ will clean the slate
only love can fill the void
when the world has taken its toll
hand in hand by your side
we'll walk down this path together
i'll take you to the place where promises will never break
to the advent of a miracle
for love is a miracle
true love is to die for
and is why i cry for you
and the pain you feel and feed can heal
if you'd just walk with me toward the light .
Increase
i fall i fall i fall to my knees
for this my Lord i plea
in this hour alone i shall surely stand stoned
for fear will face me
meet me where I flee
still, i run away this cup to pass i pray
as a river's end meets sea
so my eyes they flood into Thee
in many ways
i feel i've dug my own
grave grave grave
my own
a friend what does it mean
obedience what does it bring
knowledge comes easy
easily obtained
wisdom the greater
but only through pain
this i ask for to surround to near
the backbone to growth and therefore to clear
convictions that draw me
closer to lead me
decisions to follow
thoughts that bring healing
truth to perfection and my spirit discerning
but in all that i've learned
i am still learning
that the plague of my life
i must fight to survive
these self-same truths
revealed to me to be
the absolute
change starts in thought
as it can only be taught
with a deep concern
the heart through mind through time learn
wearily i divide i divide
you're called to disunite
afraid that they may scatter
but rather they gather.
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These times that try men's souls
thus this is all that i believe
to bear witness to my calling
my life escapes me
my days they shorten
these final breath to testify
to face these years is adversity in itself
calm passed long ago to reveal times foretold
before is the open book another page pieces fall in place
take heed to discern the times of the signs
these times that try men's souls
whereby we know this life is like a shadow
and death assuredly shall come down to greet the soul
the years they've coursed the storm that's been uprising
since the days of old building and now approaching
he sees not his shadow who faces the sun
for his eyes melt as wax
the price paid for living in light
is that of gold in the crucible ever
melting straining striving
to be made pure purity escapes me
remembrance breaks me down
though my knees become weak
i will cause my foot another step to carry the task
bleeds my hands but they are kept
remembrance breaks me down
but i will strive until it is the last time
praise is truly sacrifice
sorrow is a sage
so now i wait
i never dreamed that i'd be here
as a sacrament to be raised
and then broken
it never to spoken
still swallows my only breath of hope
incinerating words have never fallen so short
hands raised in submission
still your sanctuary burns still burning
no one told me that this grief would feel so much like fear
tears without protest a soul seeking solace
she's dying to wake but late is the daybreak
gasping and groaning the silence breaks for seething
i hear a still small voice inside me say grace grows in winter
how i long to believe that it speaks the truth
is this not my lot life
all is not comprehendible and all is not beautiful
however all has meaning and all can create beauty
let me see the meaning in this
let me find the beauty in this
life is learning
what cannot break you can only be
a catalyst for growth creation
groans for completion
truth wakes understanding
and the morning comes yielding peace
oh how i long for this to be truth
Council of perfection
truth and justice belong to You behold the power of His undying sacrifice as a sanctuary for the wounded in the council of perfection all creation stands as a witness all creation stands as a mark of Your will all creation stands on the breath of God wisdom hides behind Your eyes darkness divided by Your fallen tear there the wicked cease from turmoil and the weary are at rest all sacrifice and all suffering is redemption formed in the palm of God's mighty hand shaped by the work of His will and alive from the breath of His heart man's inspiration is God's touch on the quickened nerves of the spirit enflamed by Your unquenchable fire i stand in the spirit of conquest through You i am created to conquer fleeting living a life of calamity forces unseen are controlling your destiny we're not at the mercy of fate fears born of this world are groundless lord teach me and i will be silent word made flesh we long to hear You You are my advocate my mediator with complete power and perfect love You alone hold the scales of judgment
Count the cost
count yourselves worthy to suffer loss brought down held back marvel not that the world hates you if you were of it it would hold you high but as it hated Christ it hates those that follow him not withholding pride not withstanding right unashamed we rise to the name of Christ keep yourselves pure for the renewing of your minds to be a light in deed and word for this is life for this is love abiding in the will of the Father count the cost suffering all lost in the name of Christ take up your cross looking to that which is unseen to our eternal hope not moved by the things of this world our redemption draws near the end is in sight hold true Christian brethren to these promises of life
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Division
failure in short can be defined by an unwillingness to learn from a past mistake with every decision there is a condition and in every choice a price to pay as we carry on in this day and age the hardships that befall us for our mind set often come from misunderstanding turned judgment and so we are separated and labeled outcasts intolerant short-sighted narrow-minded unfairly held to an unfair vice but we cannot compromise what we believe even though it brings condemnation it will come again persecution this division amongst men only causes dissent the distance between us is merely difference if we do not have regard for a mutual respect who will benefit this separates man this age of anger is choking itself these hands have killed this age of anger is choking itself they shall surely do it again this age of anger is shedding its own these hands must learn
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Forgiven
there is nothing in this world that is new what is has been and what was will be what do i work for why do i toil what can man change there is nothing new under the sun Lord deliver us from this world for the things it offers mean nothing to me this is not prayer this is my plea requesting your guidance when it seems i've turned my back you encourage me just the same without remembrace of my acts you take it all when it seems i've turned away without regard for you your spirit brings me back it brings me back to you i answer to you alone for there is nothing else before you i stand to do your work manifest yourself in me
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Gates of atonement
a time to mourn this world cries out in despair to overrun by adversity decision is given to it and although seeing does not see the evils that consume its desire(s) these crimes cry for a redeemer left to grieve it suffers in sorrow for even though hearing it does not hear every time i die is it in vain hands held out in misery grasping for a breath of hope but none can be ushered in as it crucifies itself hidden amongst the anguish is the key to comfort a release in an hour of need help in a time of tribulation dying to its own reaping what it’s sown these tears to teach the tears i weep fall to the sufferings for souls thereof i’ve cried till blood to offer as a covering a time to heal all is not lost in this endless hour as there is time for everything this too shall pass away this that this world faces is merely momentary this affliction works patience into experience we wait to be saved by a hope
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Innocence lost
just one time for this precious one let there be life let there be love compassion fails it falls asleep as they die in their youth arise a rescue from death for a life there's just one chance for this child in your hands taken its future when given the choice but this child is sacred its blood let us believe what no one can see is a life sacrificed for selfish reasons a broken bond between mother and child forsaken mercy for inconvenience a selfish choice a precious loss regret for this unborn child put to death still grace abounds forsaken mercies still grace abounds a life of regret still grace abounds
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Measure of consequence
raging your eyes seeking cleansing for their disease hatred suffocating reason the ground cries out for the spirit broken erased by aberration turn the pages of sacrifice blood cursed with retribution to the blind a cancer but for chosen generations memories to sorrow for their souls a lamentation therefore he has come for Christ is comfort forevermore forevermore countless numbers of bodies raped of their lifetime and end to families through heritage survives a lifeline voices that call through seasons carry timeless a measure of consequence never again to create the cycle ever again denying their lives please help us oh Most High to never again see through those eyes take heart oh Israel for we stretch forth hands come to you as offerings of hope you you
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More bitter than death
i refuse to shudder in the face of sacrifice undying the legacy of truth shines through adversity the furnace of affliction could not absolve it and you in your high-chair comfort stagnant thoughts the accolades of arrogance wear them like a crown heart painted scarlet and your followers follow you down now drown in your contradictions turned religion consumed by the grave for death is to feed on these things and more the power which they've given you will still surcease still more bitter that death is to walk in silence is to die discontent is to gaze in the eyes of your maker and to feel no love only resentment this more bitter than death itself i've seen the face of redemption and i've closed my eyes i've felt the hand of grace mend my broken heart i've pierced my savior's side with deceit and lies in the midst of betrayal still repentance waits and this i resolved within myself my adversary will no longer be my master for this i weep bitterly in the night i sought shelter in sleep but sleep is restless without hope i looked for a thread of hope but he was frail frayed fabric slowly wearing i have no use for remorse save for learning slowly wearing have no use for remorse yet it consumes me
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Remaining
not a tie to this world above its reproach i laugh in the face of the folly it gives way to remaining strong in and true to you oh Lord Your commands guide my paths they keep me pure hopelessly trying to break my stand but i am blind to these worthless attempts at me the weakness i overcome has now become my strength the strength i have in you what i did for pleasure has been brought to task i will never slide denying the foolish ways of my past what i once partook of is cleansed at last i’ve seen the truth i’ve seen the light this revelation i now fight
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Suplication
there can be no justice where there is no truth a life of self-sacrifice a new creation devotion to purity in the midst of the light of conviction set fire to the hearts desire taken by storm no longer in the dark dwelling in the shadows nevermore i surrender all all i am i give give thereof till end much more more than this is death i surrender all all i am i've spent spent my essence and much more more than this is death far be it from me to flee from the den of lions the truth can be blinding cast me forth for stoning misunderstanding causes fear i feel your pain i feel your emptiness and on this day your blood will touch blood because i am an example i will not flee waiting for an end as breath fades away fades away fades away waiting for an end as breath fades away
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Stand together
though we are separate we are one in the same i am with you always because you are in my name i will see you through it we will stand together if you turn away i will be with you time and time remain upright i will see you through as you begin to stray i will not leave you through and through it’s all the same we will renew
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Strenghtened in faith
men prepared for battle brought on by greed obeying their their leaders not questioning their authority stories of honor glory untold wars we’ve waged what does man learn the things we’ve faced in the past are to better our future we must gain from their loss even daily soul upon soul prepares for battle every day brings conflict to refine us what does it mean to better ourselves we must stand the tests of time accomplishing the perfecting of our lives an understanding of what is right accepting our allotment in this life these days are numbered rooted in turmoil we must fight the good fight man against man is only a symptom man’s violent nature hand in hand with hatred we must rise up realize the true problem aware of attack the trying of our hearts every day brings a spiritual battle not exceeding anyone’s limitations to purify us so that we may be prepared for the next though we become weary it has been granted unto us the ability to remain loyal unshaken in spirit for those strengthened in faith all things work for good hope for tomorrow the perfecting of the saints
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Take this hand
return from your slumber reprobate in mind consequence abandoned your hands teach hatred and your mouth speaks lies divorced from conviction defilement the firstfruits of your heart though peace has touched your spirit slowly dies inside uplift yourself when the light shines where do the shadows cast do they reveal fear and frustration these downfalls we all have in common face this pain resolve this strife take this hand
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The fall od Babylon
when the nations rise with the eyes of arrogance raise your war cry and be shattered the strings of dissention ensnared by an evil tongue cast your ring of disappointment the plague of dissolution the plans of your devise they will be thwarted spirit stained by corrupted flesh your hollow truths will be shattered your riches are acquired by the misfortune and bloodshed of others within our midst is the prophesied age of a new babylon all the images of its gods lie smashed on the ground it's driven by darkness the dwelling place for demons for the nations race to drain the cup of the maddening wine of power to deny a man of his rights to deprive a man of justice he looked for justice but saw bloodshed for righteousness but heard cries of distress he will cleanse the bloodstains of the oppressed by a spirit of judgment spirit of fire he things that drive us to hate to love to lust to greed and to good is longing every soul is born with that vague undefined hole we search each other's eyes for answers and fine none God will break the yoke that burdens you but those who refuse to see leading others astray in your iniquities terror will seize you the hour of your judgment will come
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Together (hidden track on the "Advent" cd, cover of Endure)
you say we'll never make a difference, we'll never make a chance if we always listen to you things will always stay the same i'm sick of seeing nothing lost and nothing ever gained we want our country back and things that should have never changed justice is what you call it giving them their "rights" they get away with murder you think that's right maybe you've forgotten what our forefathers said one nation under God and thats how we plan to live the kids are on the streets they're speaking their minds opposition's what we get resistance is all we find bottled up anger that's held inside restricting and binding a young mind it's gonne break free before long together we'll make the change before we're gone together we'll take back what's ours together it won't be long together can you see it now together we've just begun to start and together we'll win!
