Not of this World (1983)
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1. Visions (Doxology)
2. Not of this World
3. Bema Seat
4. Grave Robber
5. Blinded Eyes
6. Not by Sight
7. Lift Him Up
8. Pied Piper
9. Occupy
10. Godpleaser
11. Visions (Reprise)
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Not of this World 
Words and music by Bob Hartman 
Based on 2 Peter 2:11, John 15:18-19, John 16:33, Matthew 16:18, John 14:3

We are pilgrims in a strange land 
We are so far from our homeland 
With each passing day it seems so clear 
This world will never want us here 
We're not welcome in this world of wrong 
We are foreigners who don't belong 

(Chorus) 
We are strangers, we are aliens 
We are not of this world 

We are envoys, we must tarry 
With this message we must carry 
There's so much to do before we leave 
With so many more who may believe 
Our mission here can never fail 
And the gates of hell will not prevail 

Jesus told us men would hate us 
But we must be of good cheer 
He has overcome this world of darkness 
And soon we will depart from here





Bema Seat 
Words and music by Bob Hartman 
Based on Romans 14:10, 1 Corinthians 3:12-15

Romans 14:10, 1 Corinthians 3:12-15 

When our labor all retire 
There will be a trial by fire 
Will your treasure pass the test 
Or will it burn up with the rest 
You may build upon a sure foundation 
With your building in dilapidation 
When it all comes down to rubble 
Will it be wood, hay, or stubble 
Or precious stones, gold and silver- 
Are you really sure? 

(Chorus) 
And we all will stand at the Bema Seat 
All will be revealed - it will be complete 
Will there be reward in the fiery heat 
When we see our lives at the Bema Seat 

Every talent will be sure counted 
Every word will have to be accounted 
Not a story will be left untold 
We will stand watch the truth unfold 
Every score - will be evened - nothing to defend 

Every building will be shaken 
Every motive will be tried 
He'll give reward to the faithful 
Will you receive or be denied?





Graverobber 
Words and music by Bob Hartman 
Based on Hebrews 9:27, John 4:14, 1 Peter 1:24, Romans 8:11, 1 Corinthians 15:26, 51-55, Revelation 7:17

There's a step that we all take alone 
An appointment we have with the great unknown 
Like a vapor this life is just waiting to pass 
Like the flowers that fade, like the withering grass 
But life seems so long and death so complete 
And the grave an impossible potion to cheat 
But there's One who has been there and still lives to tell 
There is One who has been through both heaven and hell 
And the grave will come up empty-handed the day 
Jesus will come and steal us away 

(Chorus) 
Where is the sting, tell me where is the bite 
When the grave robber comes like a thief in the night 
Where is the victory, where is the prize 
When the grave robber comes 
And death finally dies 

Many still mourn and many still weep 
For those that the love who have fallen asleep 
But we have this hope though our hearts may still ache 
Just one shout from above and they all will awake 
And in the reunion of joy we will see 
Death will be swallowed in sweet victory 

When the last enemy is done from the dust will come a song 
Those asleep will be awakened - not a one will be forsakened 
He shall wipe away our tears - He will steal away our fears





Blinded Eyes 
Words and music by Bob Hartman 
Based on Matthew 15:14, 1 Corinthians 4:3-6, Ephesians 4:18

Don't know where you're going but you think you know the way 
20-20 vision but you can't see the light of day 
Road is wide or narrow but you can't tell which is which 
Blind will follow blind and you'll both end up in the ditch 
Can't you see you can't see? Don't you know - you don't know? 

(Chorus) 
Blinded eyes can't see the light 
When it's glowing in the night right in front of you 
Blinded eyes can't see the truth 
When it's written on the wall in plain view 
Blinded eyes can't see the Son 
Or the work that He has done out of love for you 
Blinded eyes 

Groping in the darkness searching for the missing switch 
Come up empty-handed try to scratch the endless itch 
There is only one light that can penetrate your mind 
Just one look at Jesus could leave their scales behind 
Can't you see - you could see? Don't you know - you could know?





Not By Sight 
Words by John Slick 
Based on 2 Corinthians 6:9, Romans 5:1-5, Haakkuk 2:3-4, Galatians 5:16-24, Hebrews 6:11-12

Sometimes we're runnin' along 
Blind to where we're goin' 
Sometimes we lose our bearings 
When the storm is blowin' 

We know this shadow land is only temporary 
These light afflictions work a great eternal glory 

(Chorus) 
We walk by faith, not by sight 
Strengthened by His glorious might 
Walk by faith, not by sight 
Heading for that land of light 
Walk by faith and not by sight 

Sometimes we ain't so sure 
He sees us when we're kneelin' 
Sometimes we forget salvation ain't a feelin' 
We know that Jesus died for our justification 
We grow in His image by suffering tribulations 

Hold fast your confidence 
You've got an invitation 
To meet Him in the air 
at His revelation





Lift Him Up 
Words and music by Bob Hartman 
Based on John 12:32, 3:14, Luke 19:2-4

The world is looking for a revelation 
We're always under their investigation 
They look at us to hear we got to say 
They can't see Jesus when we stand in the way 
They don't need no more eleveated speeches 
We're keeping Jesus just beyond their reaches 
Can't see the forest for all of the trees 
They won't see Jesus till we fall on our knees 

(Chorus) 
Lift Him up higher and higher 
Lift Him up set the world on fire 
It doesn't take much theology 
Just lift Him up so the world can see 
Lift Him up tell the gospel story 
Lift Him up left them see His glory 
It doesn't take any Bible degree 
Just lift Him up so the world can see 

Sometimes they just can't see beyond the haze 
Or find their way through the religious maze 
Just like Zaccheus they're trying to see 
They got to somehow see beyond you and me 

Oh - how the world needs to see him 
So they can believe Him 
Oh - how can we ever hide Him 
As if we had denied Him 
Oh - How could He ever draw them 
If they never saw Him 
Oh - How can they see His glory 
Without you and me





Pied Piper 
Words and music by Bob Hartman 
Based on 1 Timothy 6:5, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, 2 Timothy 4:3, Romans 16:17

It's not so hard to understand what people see in you 
You tell them it's okay to have their cake and eat it too 
You traded truth for Godless gain and noone will suspect 
You're such a clever counterfeit of all that you reject 

(Chorus) 
Pied piper, playin' the tune they want to hear 
Putting a tickle in their ear 
Pied piper, wanting them all to follow you 
Not know where you lead them too 
But all the time you're leading them astray 

The sheep just sit there grinning as they listen to your lies 
Never knowing when you pull the wool over their eyes 
You've got them trained to say "How high?" whenever you say "Jump!" 
And those who disagree with you, you always seem to stump 

You may not mean to harm a soul you say you're innocent 
But when the final tally comes, you made more than you spent 
You knew they'd have to pay the price for listening to you 
You knew before too long they'd have to pay the Piper too





Occupy 
Words by John Slick 
Based on 1 Peter 5:8-11, Mark 13:13, Revelation 14:12, Isaiah 14:24, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

The enemy surrounds the perimeter 
Searching for an op'ning 
Sneaking 'round, tryin' to gain some ground 
He's laying down a smokescreen 
Never full, he prowls about 
For someone to devour 
Blind with rage, his reign is threatened 
By a greater power 

(Chorus) 
Occupy, occupy 
Standing firm, lifting high the holy standard 
Occupy, occupy 
'Till out captain marches in 

He'll catch your eye with some cheap disguise 
Or innocent distraction 
Then he'll infiltrate the ranks 
And split you into factions 
He never sleeps, but constantly 
Is planning some new angle 
A soldier must be diligent 
To keep from getting tangled 

He shall return with the armies of the Lord 
The King of Kings, in vengeance wielding His sword 
Gotta draw His power - watching for that hour 
We are His people and He's our great reward





Godpleaser 
Words and music by Bob Hartman 
Based on Proverbs 14:12, Ephesians 6:6, Galatians 1:10, 1 Thessalonians 4:1, Matthew 6:2, 25:23, Colossians 3:23

So many voices telling me which way to go 
So many choices come from those who think they know 
There's a way that seems right to a man 
But it only brings him death 
I wanna go the way that leads to life 
Till I draw my dying breath 

(Chorus) 
Don't wanna be a manpleaser - I wanna be a Godpleaser 
I just want to have the wisdom to discern the two apart 
Don't wanna be a manpleaser - I wanna be a Godpleaser 
I just want to do the things that please the Father's heart 

Some make a sacrifice and never let it show 
Some make a point of letting everybody know 
Some will live their lives as unto men 
And they have their reward 
I just wanna do everything I do 
With all my heart unto the Lord 

I just want my life to glorify His Son 
To make my Father proud that I'm His child before I'm done 
No need to pat me on the back or stop the shake my hand 
I just want to hear my Father say "Well done, well done" 
I just want to hear my Father say "Well done"


