I MISS THE WAY - Michael W. Smith

Once a true believer
once there was a fire in your soul
you were the epitome of blessed faith astir
with thirst for holiness
and hunger for the word
now you move in other circles
to the beat of different drums
and i see only glimpses of the one you used to be
the inspiration that you were to me

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I miss the way his love would dance within your eyes
i miss the way his heart was the soul of your life
and somewhere in the saddest part of heaven's room
our father sheds a tear for you
he's missing you, too
Some are calling you a prodigal
some aren't calling you at all
but far away someone is calling you back home
do you hear it anymore out there on your own
Chorus
Once a true believer...

I KNOW YOUR NAME - Michael W. Smith

Who is the you that no one else can see
in your heart, a lonely one afraid to be
lost again, need a friend
You hide your soul to keep the hurt inside
all alone, your tears call out into the night
is he there, does he care

Chorus

Yes, i know your name
every prayer you pray
i'm the one who brought you to this place
the voice who sings to you
the hand that clings to you
oh my child, i've always known your name... known your name
I hold you close to me, close to heart
and this kind of love will find you anywhere you are
never fear, i am here

I HEAR LEESHA - Michael W. Smith

Seems like it was only yesterday
she was living here
yea, she was living here
lord knows why he's taken her away
it isn't very clear, no it isn't very clear
into every life a little rain must fall
and losing one you love is like a storm
but storms are passing

chorus:

I hear leesha
singing in heaven tonight
and in between the sadness
i hear leesha
telling me that she's alright
life goes on even after life
that's what i believe
yea, that's what i believe
leesha's gone, but she will still survive
in a memory that i'm keeping here with me
silencing the voice of mortal tragedy
listening to whispers of the soul
all is peaceful

I GIVE YOU MY HEART - Michael W. Smith

This is my desire
to honor you
lord with all my heart
i worship you
all i have within me
i give you praise
all that i adore is in you
Lord, i give you my heart
i give you my soul
i live for you alone
every breath i take
every moment i'm awake
lord, have your way in me

I CAN HEAR YOUR VOICE - Michael W. Smith

I'm in the river that flows from your throne
water of life
water of life
it covers me and i breath again
your love is breath to my soul
I can hear your voice as you sing over me
it's your song of hope breathing life into me
i can feel your touch as i come close to you
and it heals my heart
you restore and renew

I AM SURE - Michael W. Smith

Looking at the future
who can tell you what is going on
it seems we have become the generation
of wars and bombs
and the heart grows weak
and the fear grows strong
that the day may come and it may not be very long
and you want to run
but you don't know where
so where do you go
i know
and i tell you
chorus:
i am sure there will be a day
but it will not be like the nations say
the lord will come when this life is through
and his deep desire is to be with you
hearts will fly when the new world starts
and joy will rise like the morning star
god will meet every cry of the heart
and it's my prayer
i want you to be there
I like to think about the new creation
things that god will do
so every now and then i stop and close my eyes
i enjoy the view
and the heart grows strong
and the fear grows weak
and i cannot wait for the new world to come to me
and while i dream
oh, i pray for you
'cause he wants you to go
i know
and i tell you

HELP YOU FIND YOUR WAY - Michael W. Smith

It can be wise
or it can be a paradox
to seek solace in your solitude
and when it feels
like you're living in a box
you need someone who believes in you
a promise true when tried
i'll be right here by your side
so whenever your need be
know that you can lean on me

chorus:

I'll help you find your way
i'll help you find your way
when you're lost in all the madness
when you're blinded by your doubt
when you need someone to be there for you
i'll help you find your way
Don't keep your thoughts
locked behind your cellar door
all shrouded in a mystery
just let them out
that's what friends are for
to give without giving the "third degree"
no need to be ashamed
i've been thru' it just the same
so when your path misleads
know that you can call on me

HELLO, GOODBYE - Michael W. Smith

Where's the navigator of your destiny?
where is the dealer of this hand?
who can explain life and its brevity
'cause there is nothing here that i can understand
You and i have barely met
and i just don't want to let go of you yet

Chorus:

Noah, hello, goodbye
i will see you on the other side
noah, sweet child of mine
i will see you on the other side
And so i hold your tiny hand in mine
for the hardest thing i've ever had to face
heaven calls for you before it calls for me
when you get there, save me a place
A place where i can share your smile
and i can hold you for more than just a while

HEALING RAIN - Michael W. Smith

Healing rain is coming down
It's coming nearer to this old town
Rich and poor, weak and strong
It's bringing mercy, it won't be long

Healing rain is coming down
It's coming closer to the lost and found
Tears of joy, and tears of shame
Are washed forever in Jesus' name

Healing rain, it comes with fire
So let it fall and take us higher
Healing rain, I'm not afraid
To be washed in Heaven's rain

Lift your heads, let us return
To the mercy seat where time began
And in your eyes, I see the pain
Come soak this dry heart with healing rain
And only You, the Son of man
Can take a leper and let him stand
So lift your hands, they can be held
By someone greater, the great I Am

Healing rain, it comes with fire
So let it fall and take us higher
Healing rain, I'm not afraid
To be washed in Heaven's rain

To be washed in Heaven's rain

Healing rain is falling down
Healing rain is falling down
I'm not afraid
I'm not afraid
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HAND OF PROVIDENCE - Michael W. Smith

Providence, providence
see it laying down the cornerstone
the hand of providence - it's evident
for we could never make it on our own
apportioning the power
weighing all that it entails
giving us the fulcrum
and a balance to the scales

Chorus:

Oh, the hand of providence
is guiding us through choices that we make
oh, the hand of providence
is reaching out to help us on our way
Providence, ever since
any thesis ever entered man
the hand of providence
has been our best defense
tho' his ways are sometimes hard to understand
from the dying of a heartbeat
to another soul reborn
from in between and circling
our thoughts of love and war

GREAT IS THE LORD - Michael W. Smith

Great is the lord,
he is holy and just
by his power we trust
in his love
great is the lord
he is faithful and true
by his mercy he proves
he is love

Chorus:

Great is the lord
and worthy of glory
great is the lord
and worthy of praise
great is the lord
now lift up your voice
now lift up your voice
great is the lord
great is the lord
Great is the lord,
he is holy and just
by his power we trust
in his love
great is the lord
he is faithful, and true
by his mercy he proves
he is love

Chorus
Great are you lord
and worthy of glory
great are you lord
and worthy of praise
great are you lord
i lift up my voice
i lift up my voice
great are you lord
great are you lord

GO WEST YOUNG MAN - Michael W. Smith

I'm blazing a trail that leads to vice
so easily enticed
by darker means
when out of the wilderness of choice
i hear that one still voice
call to me

Chorus:

Go west young man
go west young man
when the evil go east
go west young man
go west young man
find a heart that's golden
Why must i wander like a cloud
following the crowd
well i don't know
but i'm asking for the will to fight
to wear the crown of life
and you say go

Chorus
The mind is weak the heart is frail
when it goes beyond the pale
so unwise