Ephesus (2025)
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Bring down this Temple
Broken Glass, Broken Heart
All Things New
Farewell, My Prom King
Hail...Mary?
I Killed My Brother
Josephs Myth Jr
Lay the Hammer Down
Let Your Glory Flow
My Son is God
Sovereign Love
Marvelous Maker's Mark
The True Ark
The Tulip Fields
The Unforgiving
Sleep My Child
Then I Wept
These Are My Solas
Washing the Feet of God
Washing the Feet of God (The Duet)
What About You
AND WE SANG A NEW SONG
(Music and Lyrics by Howard E.)
Intro
I held You close that silent night
The stable walls, the starlight bright
The shepherds came, the angels sang
I kissed Your brow and whispered Your name
Verse 1
You were the promise Gabriel told
The child I'd cradle, heaven's gold
Born in my arms, the Holy One
The Light of Heaven come as my son
Pre-Chorus
You laughed, You wept, You learned to stand
The boy I taught to hold my hand
But now those hands are pierced through
Oh God… what have they done to You?
Chorus
My Son, my Savior, nailed and raised
Bloodied, broken — yet still praised
I gave You birth, You give me life
Through every lash, through every strife
My tears fall down — the veil will too
You die for them… You die for me too
I rocked You gently, sang soft songs
I never thought You wouldn’t live long
Each step You took was filled with grace
Yet now You hang in death’s embrace
Bridge
They said the sword would pierce my soul
It has
But through the pain, I see the plan
The child I bore, the spotless Lamb
Not just my son — the Great I AM
Chorus
My Son, my Savior, crowned with thorns
Crushing death where hope was born
The grave may laugh, but not for long
You rise with healing in Your song
Deliverer, Redeemer, Friend
Through You, my chains will surely end
(background: Chains will surely end)
Final Chorus
My Son, my Savior, now I see
You died… to set this sinner free
Oh blessed cross, oh precious tree
He bled… and still delivers me
(background: Still delivers me)
SCRIPTURE
Exodus event, and God's deliverance:
Exodus and Deliverance through the Red Sea:
Exodus 14:21-31 (Israelites cross the Red Sea, Pharaoh’s army drowned)
The Song of Moses (Celebrating God’s Victory):
Exodus 15:1-18 (Moses and Israel’s song after deliverance from Egypt)
God’s Provision and Presence in the Wilderness:
Exodus 13:21-22 (Pillar of cloud by day, fire by night guiding Israel)
Exodus 16:4, 13-15 (Manna from heaven feeding Israel)
Exodus 17:5-6 (Water provided from the rock)
Uniqueness and Power of God:
Exodus 15:11 (No one like the Lord, majestic in holiness, awesome in power)
Deuteronomy 4:34-35 (God’s unique power in rescuing Israel)
Freedom from Slavery and Redemption:
Deuteronomy 7:8 (God’s redemption of Israel from Egyptian slavery)
Galatians 5:1 (Freedom given by God through redemption)
God’s Faithfulness and Covenant Promise:
Deuteronomy 7:9 (God keeping His covenant faithfully)
Joshua 21:45 (All God’s promises to Israel fulfilled)
My Son is God
(Music and Lyrics by Howard E.)
Intro
I held You close that silent night
The stable walls, the starlight bright
The shepherds came, the angels sang
I kissed Your brow and whispered Your name
Verse 1
You were the promise Gabriel told
The child I'd cradle, heaven's gold
Born in my arms, the Holy One
The Light of Heaven come as my son
Pre-Chorus
You laughed, You wept, You learned to stand
The boy I taught to hold my hand
But now those hands are pierced through
Oh God… what have they done to You?
Chorus
My Son, my Savior, nailed and raised
Bloodied, broken — yet still praised
I gave You birth, You give me life
Through every lash, through every strife
My tears fall down — the veil will too
You die for them… You die for me too
I rocked You gently, sang soft songs
I never thought You wouldn’t live long
Each step You took was filled with grace
Yet now You hang in death’s embrace
Bridge
They said the sword would pierce my soul
It has
But through the pain, I see the plan
The child I bore, the spotless Lamb
Not just my son — the Great I AM
Chorus
My Son, my Savior, crowned with thorns
Crushing death where hope was born
The grave may laugh, but not for long
You rise with healing in Your song
Deliverer, Redeemer, Friend
Through You, my chains will surely end
(background: Chains will surely end)
Final Chorus
My Son, my Savior, now I see
You died… to set this sinner free
Oh blessed cross, oh precious tree
He bled… and still delivers me
(background: Still delivers me)
SCRIPTURE
Scripture References for Study
Luke 1:26–38 – Gabriel’s announcement to Mary
Luke 2:6–7 – Jesus’ birth in the stable
Luke 2:8–14 – The shepherds and angels
Luke 2:16–19 – Mary treasures these things in her heart
Luke 2:25–35 – Simeon’s prophecy to Mary
Luke 2:40, 52 – Jesus grows in wisdom and stature
Matthew 2:11 – Gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh
John 1:9 – Jesus as the Light of the World
John 1:29 – “Behold, the Lamb of God…”
John 3:16 – God so loved the world
John 15:15 – “I have called you friends.”
John 19:2 – The crown of thorns
John 20:25–27 – Pierced hands
Acts 2:23–24 – Crucifixion and resurrection
Romans 5:8 – Christ died for us while we were sinners
Galatians 3:13 – Redeemed from the curse
Hebrews 4:15 – Jesus was tempted as we are
Hebrews 7:25 – He always lives to intercede
1 Peter 1:18–19 – Redeemed by the precious blood
1 Peter 2:24 – He bore our sins on the cross
Isaiah 9:6 – “To us a child is born…”
Isaiah 53:4–6 – Wounded for our transgressions
Malachi 4:2 – “The sun of righteousness will rise…”
1 Corinthians 15:55–57 – Victory over death
Revelation 13:8 – The Lamb slain from the foundation
Exodus 3:14 / John 8:58 – “I AM”
THESE ARE MY SOLAS
(Music and Lyrics by Howard E.)
Verse 1: Sola Scriptura
Words divine, the pages speak
Truth unchained, for souls that seek
Not tradition’s shifting sand
On Scripture’s rock, secure we stand
Chorus
Christ alone, our cornerstone
By grace and faith, we’re called His own
Glory shines to God above
Set apart by sovereign love
Verse 2: Sola Fide
Faith alone, our empty hands
Holding grace, as justice stands
Not our deeds, but trust divine
Cross exchanged, His life for mine
Chorus
Christ alone, our cornerstone
By grace and faith, we’re called His own
Glory shines to God above
Set apart by sovereign love
Verse 3: Sola Gratia
Grace alone, we bring no claim
Mercy chooses, breaks our chains
Gift unearned, His love bestowed
Grace now leads us down the road
Chorus
Christ alone, our cornerstone
By grace and faith, we’re called His own
Glory shines to God above
Set apart by sovereign love
Verse 4: Solus Christus
Christ alone, no other name
God made flesh, our guilt He tamed
Mediator, priest, and king
Salvation in His blood we sing
Chorus
Christ alone, our cornerstone
By grace and faith, we’re called His own
Glory shines to God above
Set apart by sovereign love
Verse 5: Soli Deo Gloria
Glory, God alone will hold
Endless praise, His fame retold
Hearts now captured, songs we raise
All to Him, eternal praise
Outro Chorus
These are my Solas, my anchor strong
Truth everlasting, my endless song
Forever standing, in Christ proclaimed
These are my Solas—my hope, my flame!
Outro Chorus
These are my Solas, my anchor strong
Truth everlasting, my endless song
Forever standing, in Christ proclaimed
These are my Solas—my hope, my flame!
(Epic female vocal belt to end)
SCRIPTURE
Supporting "Sola Scriptura" (Scripture Alone):
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (All Scripture is God-breathed and authoritative)
Psalm 119:105 (Scripture as the guiding light)
Matthew 7:24-27 (Building on the solid rock of God’s Word, not traditions)
Supporting "Sola Fide" (Faith Alone):
Ephesians 2:8-9 (Saved by faith, not works)
Romans 3:28 (Justified by faith apart from works of the law)
Galatians 2:16 (Justification through faith in Christ alone)
Supporting "Sola Gratia" (Grace Alone):
Ephesians 2:4-5 (Saved by grace alone)
Titus 3:4-7 (God's mercy and grace saves us apart from our deeds)
Romans 11:6 (Grace is not based on human works)
Supporting "Solus Christus" (Christ Alone):
John 14:6 (Jesus alone is the way, truth, life)
Acts 4:12 (Salvation found in Christ alone)
1 Timothy 2:5 (Only one mediator: Christ Himself)
Supporting "Soli Deo Gloria" (Glory to God Alone):
Romans 11:36 (All things from and through God, for His glory)
1 Corinthians 10:31 (Do all things for the glory of God)
Revelation 5:12-13 (Eternal praise and glory given solely to God and the Lamb)
SOVEREIGN LOVE
(Music and Lyrics by Howard E.)
Verse 1
O Sovereign Lord, eternal King,
Who fashioned earth and skies,
In wisdom vast You planned all things,
Before creation's cries.
Your counsel firm, decree divine,
Established from of old,
In redemptive grace, Your glories shine,
In scripture now retold.
Verse 2
From fallen Adam's darkened race,
You chose a treasured fold,
And sent Your Son in flesh and grace,
The Lamb long foretold.
Upon the cross, His blood was spilled,
A ransom for His sheep,
All righteous claims He thus fulfilled,
Redemption vast and deep.
Verse 3
In sovereign love, You call and keep,
Your flock secure and free,
No power of hell nor darkness deep,
Shall pluck Your own from Thee.
Grace irresistible and strong,
Your chosen ones embrace,
Preserving us amidst the throng,
Till we behold Your face.
Verse 4
Our risen Christ, ascended high,
Will soon return again,
With trumpet blast to rend the sky,
As Lord and Judge of men.
He comes to heal creation's groan,
Restoring earth and heav'n,
To reign forever on His throne,
His kingdom fully giv'n.
Verse 5
All praise to You, O Triune God,
Your sovereign ways adored,
We bow beneath Your gracious rod,
And glorify our Lord.
Come quickly, Christ, our hearts implore,
Fulfill redemption’s goal,
That we might praise You evermore,
With heart and mind and soul.
Chorus (Repeated - Verse 3)
In sovereign love, You call and keep,
Your flock secure and free,
No power of hell nor darkness deep,
Shall pluck Your own from Thee.
Grace irresistible and strong,
Your chosen ones embrace,
Preserving us amidst the throng,
Till we behold Your face.
SCRIPTURE
Ephesians 1:4-5 (God’s sovereign election and predestination)
Psalm 139:16 (God’s eternal decree and counsel)
John 10:11, 27-29 (Christ as the Good Shepherd and security of believers)
Romans 8:29-30 (Predestination, calling, and glorification)
Romans 5:12-19 (Adam's fall and Christ's redemption)
Isaiah 53:5-7 (Prophecy of Christ’s substitutionary atonement)
Hebrews 9:11-14 (Christ’s sacrificial blood as redemption)
John 6:37-40, 44 (Irresistible grace and divine calling)
Romans 8:38-39 (Nothing can separate believers from God’s love)
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 (Christ’s return and final redemption)
Romans 8:22-23 (Creation’s groaning awaiting redemption)
Revelation 22:20 (Prayer for Christ’s swift return)
Philippians 2:9-11 (Christ’s eternal reign and lordship)
THE TULIP FIELDS
(Music and Lyrics by Howard E.)
Intro
She wanders softly, morning’s glow
Through tulip fields where colors flow
Beneath the sky's vast sovereign span
She ponders grace, salvation's plan
Verse 1
Petals blooming, scarlet, gold
Stories ancient, doctrines bold
Chosen blooms, in fields arranged
Love ordained, fore'er unchanged
She thinks of souls, predestined calls
Grace that catches as she falls
The whispered truth in colors traced
Mercy sovereign, freely placed
Every tulip testifies
Whispered grace that sanctifies
Fields reflecting heaven’s choice
Quiet blooms become her voice
Chorus
She walks in fields of tulips bright
Contemplating sovereign might
Grace alone, in Christ revealed
Mercy blooms, forever sealed
Irresistible the hue
Perseverance pushing through
Fields of tulips, truth divine
Chosen freely by design
Verse 2
Grace unmerited she breathes
Through fragile stems and humble leaves
Redemption’s strength in colored waves
Limited, yet widely saves
Each flower planted sovereignly
Reflecting deep theology
Eternal purpose gently spun
The Father's will, the work is done
Every tulip testifies
Whispered grace that sanctifies
Fields reflecting heaven’s choice
Quiet blooms become her voice
Chorus
She walks in fields of tulips bright
Contemplating sovereign might
Grace alone, in Christ revealed
Mercy blooms, forever sealed
Irresistible the hue
Perseverance pushing through
Fields of tulips, truth divine
Chosen freely by design
Bridge
In total need, we find His grace
Chosen freely, His embrace
Precious blood, atonement clear
Drawing near, love sincere
Held secure by sovereign power
Saints endure in every hour
Chorus
She walks in fields of tulips bright
Contemplating sovereign might
Grace alone, in Christ revealed
Mercy blooms, forever sealed
Irresistible the hue
Perseverance pushing through
Fields of tulips, truth divine
Chosen freely by design
Outro
Now twilight falls, yet truth remains
Grace abundant, love sustains
SCRIPTURE
Total Depravity (Total Need for Grace):
Romans 3:10-12 (No one righteous, all have turned away)
Ephesians 2:1-3 (Dead in sins, by nature objects of wrath)
Unconditional Election (Chosen Freely by God):
Ephesians 1:4-5 (Chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world)
Romans 9:11-13 (God’s election independent of human works)
Limited (Particular) Atonement (Redemption’s Precision):
John 10:11, 14-15 (Christ lays down His life specifically for His sheep)
Matthew 1:21 (Christ saves His people from their sins)
Irresistible Grace (Effective Calling):
John 6:37, 44 (All the Father gives Christ will come to Him)
Acts 13:48 (Those appointed to eternal life believed)
Perseverance of the Saints (Held Secure by Sovereign Power):
Philippians 1:6 (God completes the work He begins in believers)
John 10:27-29 (No one can snatch believers from Christ’s hand)
Romans 8:38-39 (Nothing can separate believers from God’s love)
Sovereignty and Mercy of God:
Romans 9:15-16 (God has mercy on whom He wills)
Psalm 115:3 (God sovereignly does whatever He pleases)
THE TRUE ARK
(Music and Lyrics by Howard E.)
Intro
In careless laughter, we danced and played
We mocked the warnings, felt unafraid
Giants walked, we praised their might
Blindly stepping into endless night
Verse 1
Giants stood on mountains high
We cheered their strength, ignored the sky
Warnings whispered, brushed away
We lived as if there'd be no day
Pre-Chorus
Then thunder roared, the heavens cried
And every comfort swept aside
Too late to run, too late to hide
The storm has come, our hopes denied
Chorus
Let me in, oh Ark divine
Shelter me, Lord, one last time
My pride undone, I clearly see
Only Christ can rescue me
Let me in, Your mercy wide
My broken heart, my humbled pride
Jesus Christ, the only Ark
Save me from this endless dark
Verse 2
The flood rose swift, our laughter ceased
Every idol, every feast
Washed away beneath the waves
Too late now to misbehave
Pre-Chorus
We mocked His name, ignored the signs
Our souls now bound in fear’s confines
Tears mix with rain as regrets begin
Crying loud, “Lord, let me in!”
Chorus
Let me in, oh Ark divine
Shelter me, Lord, one last time
My pride undone, I clearly see
Only Christ can rescue me
Let me in, Your mercy wide
My broken heart, my humbled pride
Jesus Christ, the only Ark
Save me from this endless dark
Bridge
Water rises, my heart sinks deep
Regretful prayers I weep, I weep
Too long I've waited, now I call
Jesus, Savior, Lord of all
Chorus
Let me in, oh Ark divine
Shelter me, Lord, one last time
My pride undone, I clearly see
Only Christ can rescue me
Let me in, Your mercy wide
My broken heart, my humbled pride
Jesus Christ, the only Ark
Save me from this endless dark
Outro
Jesus Christ, my only Ark
Light my way, dispel the dark
Though floods may rise and giants fall
In You alone, I'll risk it all
SCRIPTURE
Noah and the Flood (Ark as Salvation):
Genesis 6:11-22 (God instructs Noah to build the Ark)
Genesis 7:11-24 (The Flood and judgment upon humanity)
Christ as the True and Better Ark (Salvation and Refuge):
John 10:9 (Christ as the door, offering salvation)
Acts 4:12 (Salvation found in Christ alone)
Judgment and Urgency of Repentance:
Matthew 24:37-39 (As in Noah’s day, judgment sudden and final)
2 Corinthians 6:2 (Now is the time for salvation)
Mercy and Forgiveness in Christ:
Ephesians 2:4-5 (God’s mercy saves us through Christ)
1 John 1:9 (Forgiveness available through confession and repentance)
Warnings Ignored, Consequences:
Proverbs 29:1 (Ignoring correction leads to sudden judgment)
Hebrews 2:3 (Neglecting salvation leads to judgment)
Christ as the Only True Hope:
John 14:6 (Christ as the only way, truth, and life)
Romans 10:13 (Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved)
MAVELOUS MAKER'S MARK
SCRIPTURE
(Music and Lyrics by Howard E.)
(Verse 1)
Maple’s markings, mystic maze, traced in tender, twisting ways,
Leaves alight, lush lattice laced, patterns painted, pure and graced.
Butterflies bloom, bright wings weave, softly soaring, swift reprieve,
Flutter, float, in freedom fly, brushing beauty, breezing by.
(Chorus)
Sing, oh sing, creation’s praise,
Maker’s marvels, endless ways.
Sky and stream and stars ablaze,
God’s great glory fills our gaze.
(Verse 2)
Galaxies glowing, grand designs, silver spirals softly shine,
Universe unfolding free, celestial secrets singing sea.
Comets carve, cascading clear, marking movements far and near,
Planets poised in perfect pace, circling softly, cosmic grace.
(Chorus)
Sing, oh sing, creation’s praise,
Maker’s marvels, endless ways.
Sky and stream and stars ablaze,
God’s great glory fills our gaze.
(Bridge)
Moonlit melodies murmur mild, oceans orchestras, ornate and wild,
Mountains mighty, meadows mild, wonders woven, wisdom smiled.
Winds whisper, wisdom wide, secrets softly sanctified,
Echoes endless, earth's embrace, signs of sacred Sovereign’s trace.
(Final Chorus)
Sing, oh sing, creation’s praise,
Maker’s marvels, endless ways.
Sky and stream and stars ablaze,
God’s great glory fills our gaze.
(Outro)
God’s great glory fills our gaze,
In boundless beauty, endless praise.
cts 9:1–22 – The conversion of Saul (Paul)
The song’s central story. Saul’s physical and spiritual blindness is healed by an encounter with Christ, transforming him from persecutor to apostle.
2 Corinthians 5:17 – “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation…”
Supports the theme of old life ending and a new identity beginning: “Bound no more… my old life’s done.”
Galatians 2:20 – “I have been crucified with Christ… Christ lives in me.”
Ties into lyrics of being transformed and now living in Christ’s strength and identity.
Romans 6:4–6 – “We were buried with Him… so that we too may live a new life.”
Reflects “Pain erased,” “Release divine,” and the renewal described throughout the verses.
John 9:25 – “I was blind but now I see.”
Resonates strongly with the recurring chorus line: “Blinded eyes now clearly see.”
Isaiah 42:7 – “To open eyes that are blind, to free captives…”
Parallels the liberation imagery in “Chain removed, approved—forever gain.”
Philippians 3:7–9 – “Whatever were gains to me I now consider loss… that I may gain Christ.”
Matches the line “Gain this life… enticed by perfect peace.”
Romans 8:1 – “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
A deep foundation for the joy and freedom sung in the chorus and verses.
1 Peter 2:9–10 – “Called out of darkness into His marvelous light.”
Supports the movement from deception to clarity, from “mistake” to “grace.”
Ephesians 1:7–8 – “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins…”
Speaks directly to “Grace poured out, restoring me.”
HAIL...MARY?
(Music and Lyrics by Howard E.)
Intro
Chosen mother, humble girl
Bearer of the hope of world
Never raised above His place
Simply pointing to His grace
Verse 1
Temples filled with candles bright
Prayers ascend into the night
Mary lifted, praised and crowned
While Christ’s glory pushed aside
Pre-Chorus
Yet your heart would never claim
Worship, praise, or holy fame
Mary lifted, praised and crowned
While Christ’s glory pushed aside
Chorus
Hail Mary full of grace, Grace!
Yet Christ alone redeems, Redeems!
Blessed among all women, Blessed!
Yet Jesus reigns supreme, Supreme!
Mary, can’t you see, See!
What this has become, Become!
They offer you the worship, No!
That belongs to your Son! Your Son!
Verse 2
Titles rise to queenly height
Clouding Christ, obscuring light
Mediator placed on high
Truth exchanged for pleasing lies
Pre-Chorus
Still your words direct us true
“Do whatever He tells you”
Truth exchanged for pleasing lies
Chorus
Hail Mary full of grace, Grace!
Yet Christ alone redeems, Redeems!
Blessed among all women, Blessed!
Yet Jesus reigns supreme, Supreme!
Mary, can’t you see, See!
What this has become, Become!
They offer you the worship, No!
That belongs to your Son! Your Son!
Bridge
Only Christ, the Lord and King
Mary kneels, His praise to sing
Lift your eyes and see the throne
Reserved for Christ, and Christ alone
SCRIPTURE
Supporting Christ Alone:
John 14:6 (Christ alone is the way, truth, life)
Acts 4:12 (Salvation in no one else but Christ)
1 Timothy 2:5 (Christ alone as mediator between God and humanity)
Colossians 1:18 (Christ’s supremacy in all things)
Hebrews 7:25-27 (Christ’s singular priestly role and sacrifice)
Ephesians 2:8-9 (Salvation through grace and faith in Christ alone)
Critique of Marian Dogmas:
Luke 1:46-47 (Mary recognizes her need for a Savior, thus not sinless)
Matthew 12:46-50 (Jesus emphasizing spiritual family over biological ties)
Luke 11:27-28 (Blessing comes from hearing and keeping God’s word, not venerating Mary)
Romans 3:23 (All, including Mary, have sinned)
Hebrews 4:15 (Only Christ lived without sin)
Mark 3:31-35 (Christ prioritizing spiritual kinship over Mary’s maternal status)
John 2:5 (Mary directing attention to obey Christ, not herself)
THEN I WEPT
(Music and Lyrics by Howard E.)
Intro
Shrouded vision, endless throne
Crystal sea and Jasper stone
Heaven’s silence, deep and cold
Ancient scroll no hand can hold
Verse 1
I gazed into eternal courts, where elders knelt in awe
With crowns they cast on emerald glass, fulfilling holy law
The fourfold creatures worshipped Him whose radiance is fire
Yet in His hand, a scroll so grand—my heart swelled with desire
Pre-Chorus
Then came the voice with angel’s cry, a call from realm unknown
"Who is worthy here?" resounded clear, through every heart and throne
I searched all heaven, earth, below—no champion appeared
And overwhelmed, I sank and knelt, my eyes consumed with tears
Chorus
Then I wept, I wept,
For the scroll remained unopened
My soul bereft, hope swept,
By despair the scene was frozen
Yet behold, behold!
One approached in strength and splendor
A Lamb of old, slain bold—
Worthy now, our great defender
Verse 2
An elder's hand upon my form, with comfort, urged me rise
“Behold the Lion, Judah’s heir, the root of David wise”
Yet as I turned, no Lion fierce—a Lamb slain standing there
Scars profound, eternal wounds, He stepped to Heaven’s stair
Pre-Chorus
With gentle power He drew near, creation holding breath
The Lamb once slain, alive again, the Victor over death
His hand reached forth, took up the scroll, the cosmos gave reply
My weeping ceased, as praise unleashed, from earth and heaven’s sky
Chorus
Then I wept, I wept,
For redemption now unfolding
No secret kept, sin’s debt,
In His scars, my heart beholding
Praise resounds, resounds!
Every tribe and tongue confessing
The Lamb is crowned, unbound—
Worthy of eternal blessing
Bridge
Worthy, worthy, heaven cried
Worthy, worthy, glorified
For You were slain, redemption’s cost
To ransom hearts forever lost
Kings and priests Your blood has made
In robes of white, our debts repaid
Glory, power, honor, fame
Eternity exalts Your Name!
Chorus
And I leap, I leap,
Tears of joy, my heart surrendered
My soul complete, redeemed—
By His wounds, forever mended
Let praise ascend, no end!
To the Lamb whose life is given
Alpha, Omega, friend—
He alone, our King of Heaven
Outro
Now elders fall and angels bow
All creation singing now
My weeping eyes, forever clear
SCRIPTURE
Lamb worthy to open the scroll:
Heavenly Vision and Throne:
Revelation 4:2-6 (Heavenly throne, crystal sea, jasper stone, emerald rainbow)
Revelation 4:10-11 (Elders casting crowns before God)
The Sealed Scroll and Worthiness of the Lamb:
Revelation 5:1-4 (Scroll sealed, none found worthy)
Revelation 5:5-7 (Lion of Judah, Root of David—Lamb who is worthy)
Universal Worship of the Lamb:
Revelation 5:8-14 (Worship of the Lamb, praise from every tribe and tongue)
Philippians 2:9-11 (Every knee bowing, every tongue confessing Christ as Lord)
Redemption and Sacrifice of the Lamb:
Isaiah 53:5-7 (Prophecy of Lamb slain for redemption)
John 1:29 (Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away sin)
1 Peter 1:18-19 (Redeemed by Christ's precious blood)
Kings and Priests Through Christ’s Blood:
Revelation 1:5-6 (Christ’s blood makes believers kings and priests)
1 Peter 2:9 (Believers as royal priesthood)
Christ as Alpha and Omega, Eternal King:
Revelation 1:8 (Christ as Alpha and Omega)
Revelation 22:13 (Christ as the Beginning and the End)
WHAT ABOUT YOU?
(Music and Lyrics by Howard E.)
Intro
What kind of soul bears this shame?
I wear my guilt, I own my name.
The mirror cracks, I face the flood—
A heart that drips with ancient blood.
Verse 1
I’ve cursed with lips that praise the Lord,
I've raised my fist, ignored His sword.
I’ve envied peace I would not make,
I've smiled while watching others break.
I've taken what was never mine,
I’ve dressed my greed in words divine.
I’ve knelt before the gods I built,
With hollow faith and hidden guilt.
Pre-Chorus
So what kind of person dares to sing?
A rebel soul, a shattered thing...
Chorus
I'm the type that needs Jesus!
Scarred and sinful, soul diseased—
I ain't righteous, I ain't decent—
Just the kind that needs to be redeemed.
No excuses, no disguise—
I'm the kind He had to die for...
Yeah, I'm the type that needs Jesus.
What about you?
Verse 2
I’ve lied with charm, I’ve loved in vain,
I’ve found my thrill in someone’s pain.
I’ve honored pride and crushed the weak,
Then cried for mercy when I’d speak.
I’ve murdered hearts with poisoned words,
Denied the truth I once had heard.
I’ve fed the fire, I've stoked the flames—
And tried to hide behind His name.
Pre-Chorus
So what kind of woman still lifts her eyes?
A wretch reborn, a soul baptized…
Chorus
I'm the type that needs Jesus!
Scarred and sinful, soul diseased—
I ain't righteous, I ain't decent—
Just the kind that needs to be redeemed.
No excuses, no disguise—
I'm the kind He had to die for...
Yeah, I'm the type that needs Jesus.
What about you?
Bridge
You think you’re fine? So did I.
'Til grace exposed my alibi.
Not one is clean, not one is good—
But He still bled like only God could.
Final Chorus
I'm the type that needs Jesus!
Filthy hands and busted soul—
But He still says I'm worth the bleeding,
Still the one He came to hold.
If there's hope for one like me,
Then there's hope enough for you...
Yeah, I'm the type that needs Jesus.
What about you?
Outro
What about you?
What about you…?
SCRIPTURE
Supporting Human Sinfulness and Guilt:
Romans 3:23 (All have sinned and fall short of God’s glory)
Jeremiah 17:9 (Heart is deceitful and desperately wicked)
Romans 7:18-19 (Struggle with inherent sinful nature)
Supporting Need for Christ and Redemption:
Luke 5:31-32 (Jesus came for sinners needing repentance)
1 Timothy 1:15 (Christ came to save sinners)
Romans 5:6-8 (Christ died for sinners while we were helpless)
Supporting Grace and Forgiveness:
Ephesians 2:4-5 (Saved by grace through faith, despite our sins)
1 John 1:9 (Confession of sins leading to forgiveness and cleansing)
Isaiah 1:18 (Promise of cleansing from sin through God’s grace)
Supporting the Transforming Power of Christ:
2 Corinthians 5:17 (In Christ, we become new creations)
Galatians 2:20 (Life transformed through Christ who lives in us)
Supporting Humility and Confession:
Psalm 51:3-4 (Acknowledgment and confession of sin before God)
James 4:6-10 (Humble repentance leads to God's grace and exaltation)
WASHING THE FEET OF GOD
(Music and Lyrics by Howard E.)
Verse 1
In shadows bound, my soul confined,
Tormented heart by sin entwined.
Seven demons held me fast,
In chains of shame, my life was cast.
Chorus
Oh Jesus, Savior, Holy Lamb,
Before Your feet, redeemed, I am.
My tears like rivers cleanse Your feet,
In sorrow, love, and joy complete.
Verse 2
But then His voice, a tranquil sea,
Spoke gentle words that set me free.
My name He called, His eyes divine,
In darkness shone redemption’s sign.
Verse 3
At Calvary's mount, the sky grew dim,
My heart did break, beholding Him.
My Savior nailed upon the tree,
Bearing my sin, to set me free.
Verse 4
But dawn did break, and darkness fled,
I came to mourn—He was not dead.
An empty tomb, my grief reversed,
The Risen One, He spoke me first.
Bridge
“Rabboni!” cried my joyous soul,
My brokenness now healed and whole.
With trembling hands, I reached to hold,
Yet sent was I, His news foretold.
Chorus
Oh Jesus, Savior, Holy Lamb,
Forevermore my voice shall praise,
The Christ!
SCRIPTURE
Mary Magdalene’s Deliverance:
Luke 8:1-2 (Jesus delivers Mary Magdalene from seven demons)
Mary Magdalene at the Cross:
John 19:25 (Mary Magdalene witnessing Jesus’ crucifixion)
Crucifixion and Christ Bearing Sin:
Isaiah 53:5 (Christ bearing our sins and sorrows)
1 Peter 2:24 (Jesus bearing our sins on the cross)
Mary Magdalene and the Empty Tomb:
John 20:1-2 (Mary discovering the empty tomb)
Mark 16:9 (Jesus appearing first to Mary Magdalene after resurrection)
Encounter with the Risen Jesus:
John 20:11-18 (Mary Magdalene’s encounter with Jesus, "Rabboni!")
Christ’s Resurrection and Victory:
1 Corinthians 15:20-22 (Christ’s resurrection securing believers’ resurrection)
Romans 6:9 (Death no longer has dominion over Christ)
Sent to Proclaim the Resurrection:
John 20:17-18 (Mary Magdalene sent to announce the resurrection to disciples)
LEAST
(Music and Lyrics by Howard E.)
(Verse 1)
Moonlight streams through our windowpane,
You're softly murmuring, I'm awake again.
A book in my hands, but I'm lost in you,
Watching you sleep, every breath so true.
(Pre-Chorus)
My heart drifts back to that day in December,
The chapel bells, the day I'll always remember.
(Chorus)
You wore that tuxedo, smile brighter than the sun,
My heart racing faster, our story had begun.
Loved your laugh, your dance, your whispered vow,
But looking back, darling, it's clear somehow—
That was the day, yes, the beautiful day,
That was the day I loved you least.
(Verse 2)
Through stormy nights and endless days,
Together we've grown in a thousand ways.
Every wrinkle, every gray, every laugh line,
Tells our story, yours intertwined with mine.
(Pre-Chorus)
Yet tonight I’m lost in that youthful scene,
When forever felt like a distant dream.
(Chorus)
You wore that tuxedo, smile brighter than the sun,
My heart racing faster, our story had begun.
Loved your laugh, your dance, your whispered vow,
But looking back, darling, it's clear somehow—
That was the day, yes, the beautiful day,
That was the day I loved you least.
(Bridge)
We've faced it all, every high and low,
Our love deeper than I could ever know.
Tonight you're sleeping, peaceful, unaware,
And I'm just thankful you're lying there.
(Final Chorus)
You wore that tuxedo, smile brighter than the sun,
My heart racing faster, our story had begun.
Loved your laugh, your dance, your whispered vow,
But looking back, darling, it's clear somehow—
That was the day, yes, the beautiful day,
That was the day I loved you least.
(Outro)
You softly murmur, the years flown by,
In your peaceful face, the reasons why
Though that day was sweet, my love increased,
Forever after was the love unleashed.
SCRIPTURE
Song of Solomon 2:16 – Expresses the deep belonging and intimacy between lovers, reflecting marital closeness.
Proverbs 5:18–19 – Encourages rejoicing in the wife of one’s youth, celebrating enduring romantic love.
Psalm 139:2–3 – Shows God’s attentiveness, mirroring how spouses learn one another deeply.
Ecclesiastes 5:4–5 – Highlights the seriousness of vows, echoing the wedding covenant remembered in the lyrics.
Genesis 2:24 – Establishes the foundation of marital union and oneness.
1 Corinthians 13:8–10 – Love grows deeper and fuller with maturity, just like the song reflects over time.
Philippians 1:9 – A prayer for love to grow in depth and insight, fitting the theme of increasing love.
Proverbs 4:18 – The path of righteousness (and love) shines brighter with time—like a growing marriage.
2 Corinthians 4:16 – Though we age outwardly, love and renewal continue inwardly.
Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 – Emphasizes the strength of partnership—helping and holding one another through life.
Isaiah 46:4 – God’s promise to sustain through old age reflects enduring commitment.
Romans 12:10 – Teaches devotion and honor in love—crucial for a thriving marriage.
Psalm 127:2 – God gives rest and peace to those He loves—mirrored in peaceful sleep and gratitude.
Colossians 3:14 – Love binds everything together in perfect unity—just like shared years and laughter do.
1 Corinthians 13:7 – A description of unwavering love: patient, enduring, hopeful.
Hosea 2:19–20 – God's covenant love is forever—mirroring the increasing and unwavering love in marriage.
Ephesians 5:25–28 – Husbands are called to love sacrificially, as Christ loved the church—a model of deepening marital love.
THE WAITING ROOM
(Music and Lyrics by Howard E.)
(Intro)
Stars whisper softly, my sweet, while you sleep,
Dreams drift gently, secrets deep you’ll keep.
My fingers weaving slowly through your silken hair,
As moonlight weaves silver threads through midnight air.
Do you wander, sweet child, where the Garden grows wild?
Walking softly beside Adam and Eve, undefiled?
Do you see Noah’s ark, as it drifts through the dark,
Stars bright overhead as they scatter and spark?
Perhaps in your dreams, you walk beside streams,
With Moses who leads where freedom redeems.
With Moses who leads where freedom redeems.
Maybe dancing with David in fields calm and bright,
Where songs become psalms sung softly at night.
(Chorus)
Sleep and dream, my little one,
Dream of stories yet begun.
Sleep and dream, God’s gentle care,
Holds you safely everywhere.
Maybe dreaming you're led, by the star overhead,
With wise men whose eyes read the skies and tread.
Perhaps seeing Christ's face, filled with infinite grace,
Held close in His arms, in a tender embrace.
(Verse)
Do you walk hand-in-hand on the sea's stormy strand,
Where Peter once stood at the Savior's command?
Or watch Lazarus rise, waking wonder in eyes,
As joyful tears flow beneath Jerusalem skies?
(Chorus)
Sleep and dream, my little one,
Dream of stories yet begun.
Sleep and dream, God’s gentle care,
Holds you safely everywhere.
Dream of the cross where salvation was won,
Of darkness defeated by God's holy Son.
Dream of the stone as it rolls far away,
As angels rejoice in the dawn of new day.
(Final Chorus)
Sleep and dream, my little one,
Dream of glories He has done.
Sleep and dream, God's endless love,
Cradled safely from above.
SCRIPTURE
Genesis 2:8–9 – “The Lord God planted a garden… and there He put the man He had formed.”
Reflected in the line: “Do you wander, sweet child, where the Garden grows wild?”
Genesis 6:14–22; 7:17–23 – The account of Noah and the ark
Echoed in: “Do you see Noah’s ark, as it drifts through the dark…”
Exodus 3:10; 14:21–22 – Moses leads Israel from Egypt, through the sea to freedom
Seen in: “With Moses who leads where freedom redeems.”
1 Samuel 16:18–23; 2 Samuel 6:14 – David, the psalmist and dancer before the Lord
Captured in: “Maybe dancing with David in fields calm and bright…”
Matthew 2:1–12 – The journey of the Magi guided by the star
Inspires: “Maybe dreaming you’re led by the star overhead…”
Luke 2:16–19; Luke 2:28–32 – The infant Christ held in loving arms
Echoed in: “Perhaps seeing Christ’s face… held close in His arms…”
Matthew 14:28–31 – Peter walks on the water at Jesus’ command
Reflected in: “Do you walk hand-in-hand on the sea’s stormy strand…”
John 11:43–44 – Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead
Mirrored in: “Or watch Lazarus rise, waking wonder in eyes…”
Luke 23:44–46 – Jesus’ crucifixion
Seen in: “Dream of the cross where salvation was won…”
Luke 24:1–6 – The resurrection and the rolled-away stone
Referenced in: “Dream of the stone as it rolls far away…”
Psalm 4:8 – “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.”
This verse undergirds the repeated chorus: “Sleep and dream… God’s gentle care…”
Psalm 139:17–18 – “When I awake, I am still with you.”
Embraces the idea of God's presence in both waking and dreaming.
Zephaniah 3:17 – “He will quiet you with His love.”
Reflects the lullaby tone and the comfort of divine protection.
BROKEN GLASS, BROKEN HEART
SCRIPTURE
(Music and Lyrics by Howard E.)
Intro
Silent room, untouched bed,
Echoes linger, words unsaid,
Shattered dreams on midnight's floor,
Still, there's something more.
Verse 1
Twinkling eyes, laughter bright,
Stolen in one careless night,
A driver blind with choices made,
Took the light, my hope betrayed.
Pre-Chorus
Every tear that falls, a silent prayer,
Yet, I sense a peace in my despair.
Chorus
Because mercy found me first,
Through pain profound, my heart immersed.
How could I deny the grace,
When Christ forgave my darker days?
Though my child I'll see no more,
I choose to forgive, restore,
For His love is greater still,
And I'll trust in His good will.
Verse 2
Courtroom walls, the silence loud,
One broken man beneath the cloud,
His trembling gaze, regretful eyes,
My broken heart now crucified.
Pre-Chorus
Yet deeper than this grief I bear,
I hear my Savior whisper there.
Chorus
Because mercy found me first,
Through pain profound, my heart immersed.
How could I deny the grace,
When Christ forgave my darker days?
Though my child I'll see no more,
I choose to forgive, restore,
For His love is greater still,
And I'll trust in His good will.
God’s Comfort and Presence in Grief:
Psalm 34:18 (The Lord is close to the brokenhearted)
Matthew 5:4 (Blessed are those who mourn, comforted by God)
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (God comforts us in all our afflictions)
Forgiveness and Mercy:
Ephesians 4:32 (Forgiving others as Christ forgave us)
Colossians 3:13 (Bearing with each other, forgiving as the Lord forgave us)
Luke 23:34 (Jesus forgave those who crucified Him)
Trusting God’s Sovereignty and Goodness:
Romans 8:28 (All things work together for good for those who love God)
Proverbs 3:5-6 (Trusting in the Lord and not our own understanding)
Job 13:15 (Trusting God even amid severe trials)
Redemption and Healing in Pain:
Psalm 147:3 (God heals the brokenhearted and binds their wounds)
Revelation 21:4 (God will wipe every tear and heal every hurt)
Grace Amidst Loss and Suffering:
2 Corinthians 12:9 (God’s grace is sufficient, power perfected in weakness)
Hebrews 4:16 (Receiving grace and mercy in times of need)
Let me know if you'd like further additions or refinements!
I KILLED MY BROTHER
(Music and Lyrics by Howard E.)
Intro
I cast the stone—my fingers bled.
I watched the righteous fall and plead.
The dust rose high; the sky turned gray.
I didn’t flinch… until he prayed.
Verse 1
His gaze turned upward through the stones.
A fire flickered in his frame—
Not rage, but grace that clung to bone.
I heard him say…
I heard him pray…
And still I threw the stone away.
Chorus
And I stood there with the blood still warm,
Heart held hostage, soul not torn.
But his voice would echo night and day—
“Forgive them, Lord…” I heard him say.
Verse 2
I ran from light, but light pursued—
His words would haunt the hollow ground.
Through temple walls and crowded streets,
My shame wrapped tight beneath my feet.
I washed, but still the stains remained—
A ghost of mercy in his name.
I heard him say…
I heard him pray…
And still I felt my soul decay.
Chorus
And I stood there with the blood still warm,
Heart held hostage, soul not torn.
But his voice would echo night and day—
“Forgive them, Lord…” I heard him say.
Bridge
The words that broke me set me free.
A man condemned became my plea.
The wrath I stoked now burned away—
I breathe because I heard him pray.
Outro
And I knelt there where his body lay,
Ashamed of stone, but not too late.
Forgiveness met me in the clay—
Because he prayed… I heard him say.
SCRIPTURE
Stephen’s Martyrdom:
Acts 7:54-60 (Stephen stoned, prays for forgiveness of attackers)
Forgiveness and Intercession:
Luke 23:34 (Jesus praying forgiveness on the cross)
Matthew 5:44 (Love enemies, pray for persecutors)
Conviction and Transformation:
Acts 22:19-20 (Paul recalls involvement in Stephen’s death)
1 Timothy 1:13-15 (Paul acknowledges former persecution, receives mercy)
Grace and Redemption:
Romans 5:8 (Christ died for sinners, displaying grace)
Ephesians 1:7 (Redemption and forgiveness through Christ’s blood)
Power of Prayer:
James 5:16 (Effectiveness and power of righteous prayer)
Romans 8:34 (Christ interceding for believers)
God’s Pursuit and Mercy:
Psalm 23:6 (God's mercy and goodness pursue us)
Ephesians 2:4-5 (God’s mercy makes us alive in Christ)
BRING THIS TEMPLE DOWN
SCRIPTURE
(Music and Lyrics by Howard E.)
Intro
Chains of iron, eyes of night
Once the warrior bathed in light
Strength divine, a tragic vow
Samson, rise, fulfill it now
Verse 1
Nazirite child, a vow he bore
Spirit-filled strength, unmatched before
Yet wandered far, love misaligned
Secrets shared, his fate defined
Pre-Chorus
Blinded eyes, bound in shame
Call His name, reclaim your flame
Chorus
Samson, bring this temple down
Shake the pillars to the ground
Hear me now, fulfill your vow
Bring down this house upon these hounds
Verse 2
Betrayed by trust, Delilah's game
Covenant broken, strength now tame
Enemies mock, laughter echoes loud
Rise once more, shake off the shroud
Pre-Chorus
Bend these beams, embrace your call
Spirit rush, these walls will fall
Chorus
Samson, bring this temple down
Shake the pillars to the ground
Hear me now, fulfill your vow
Bring down this house upon these hounds
Bridge
God of mercy, strength restored
One last cry, divine accord
Justice flows through ruined halls
Redemption echoes as it falls
Chorus
Samson, bring this temple down
Shake the pillars to the ground
Hear me now, fulfill your vow
Bring down this house upon these hounds
Outro
Strength renewed, your final breath
Glory gained in selfless death
Samson, now at rest above
God’s flawed hero, sealed by love
Samson’s Life and Nazirite Vow:
Judges 13:3-5 (Samson’s birth and Nazirite vow)
Judges 13:24-25 (The Spirit empowering Samson)
Samson’s Strength and Battles:
Judges 14:5-6 (Samson’s supernatural strength displayed)
Judges 15:14-15 (Samson defeating enemies with divine strength)
Samson’s Fall and Betrayal:
Judges 16:15-21 (Samson’s betrayal by Delilah, loss of strength, captivity)
Samson’s Final Redemption and Death:
Judges 16:25-30 (Samson’s final prayer, restoration of strength, destruction of Philistine temple)
God’s Mercy and Redemption:
Hebrews 11:32-34 (Samson listed among heroes of faith)
Psalm 51:10-12 (Cry for restoration and mercy from God)
2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (God’s strength made perfect in human weakness)
Redemptive Power of God:
Romans 8:28 (God working redemption even through flawed lives)
Ephesians 1:7 (Redemption through God's grace in Christ)
FAREWELL, MY PROM KING
SCRIPTURE
(Music and Lyrics by Howard E.)
Intro
Softly the night whispers low,
Hands joined together we go,
Breathing as one, heart to heart,
Holding till moments depart.
Verse 1
Summer, that night long ago,
Stars gently dancing aglow,
Young hearts united in bliss,
Sealed by a lingering kiss.
Pre-Chorus
Laughing, the tears we have cried,
Promises kept side by side,
Holding you tight till the end,
Knowing soon heaven will send.
Chorus
Dance, my love, dance with the King,
Fly to where angels will sing,
Wait for me there, hold my prayer,
One day I'll meet you up there.
Verse 2
Prom night, your arms held me tight,
Music spun dreams through the night,
Whispers exchanged in the glow,
Love only we two could know.
Pre-Chorus
Memories cherished within,
Treasures beneath my own skin,
Now let your soul take the flight,
Welcomed by radiant light.
Chorus
Dance, my love, dance with the King,
Fly to where angels will sing,
Wait for me there, hold my prayer,
One day I'll meet you up there.
Supporting Comfort and Presence:
Psalm 23:4 (God's comforting presence in difficulty)
Psalm 34:18 (The Lord’s closeness to the brokenhearted)
Matthew 5:4 (Comfort promised to those who mourn)
Supporting Heavenly Reunion and Hope:
John 14:1-3 (Christ preparing a place for eternal reunion)
Revelation 21:4 (God wiping away all tears in eternity)
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 (Reunion with loved ones at Christ's return)
Supporting Heavenly Worship:
Revelation 7:9-12 (Angels and redeemed saints worshiping before God's throne)
Revelation 5:11-14 (Universal praise and worship of Christ in heaven)
Supporting Trust in God's Timing:
Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 (God's appointed times for sorrow and joy)
Romans 8:28 (God's good purposes even in life's difficulties)
LET YOUR GLORY FLOW
(Music and Lyrics by Howard E.)
Intro
We lift these hands because You wore those nails
Scarred palms tell a story that never fails
Hands that heal, that give, that pray
Marked by love to show the way
Verse 1
Our feet now move, driven by grace
Beautiful steps spreading truth in every place
Because Your feet bore wounds for me
We walk in hope, to set hearts free
Pre-Chorus
Every step, every touch proclaims Your love
We carry hope sent from above
Your scars compel us to reach and to go
Your sacrifice calls, let the whole world know
Chorus
Nail-scarred hands that made us whole
Pierced feet that saved our soul
With these hands we heal, with these feet we go
Christ within, let Your glory flow
Let Your glory flow!
Verse 2
We speak this truth, a life-giving sound
Hope for the lost, making hearts rebound
Your gospel spreads, it resurrects
Turns hearts of stone to life direct
Pre-Chorus
Every step, every touch proclaims Your love
We carry hope sent from above
Your scars compel us to reach and to go
Your sacrifice calls, let the whole world know
Chorus
Nail-scarred hands that made us whole
Pierced feet that saved our soul
With these hands we heal, with these feet we go
Christ within, let Your glory flow
Let Your glory flow!
Bridge
Every scar You wore, every pain You bore
Calls these hands to serve, these feet to explore
We are Your voice, Your touch, Your light
Vessels of love, reflections of Christ
Epic Choir Finale/Outro
Nail-scarred hands that made us whole
Pierced feet that saved our soul
With these hands we heal, with these feet we go
Christ within, let Your glory flow
Let Your glory flow!
Let Your glory flow!
SCRIPTURE
Christ’s Nail-scarred Hands and Feet:
John 20:25-28 (Jesus shows His nail-scarred hands to Thomas)
Psalm 22:16 (Prophecy of pierced hands and feet fulfilled in Christ)
Healing and Redemption Through Christ’s Wounds:
Isaiah 53:5 (By His wounds, we are healed)
1 Peter 2:24 (Christ bore our sins; by His wounds, we receive healing)
Believers Sent on Mission (Feet):
Romans 10:14-15 (Beautiful feet of those who proclaim good news)
Matthew 28:19-20 (Great Commission to go into all the world)
Serving as Christ’s Hands and Feet:
Matthew 25:35-40 (Serving others as serving Christ Himself)
1 Corinthians 12:27 (Believers as the body of Christ, His hands and feet)
Christ Within Believers:
Galatians 2:20 (Christ living within us)
Colossians 1:27 (Christ in you, the hope of glory)
Proclaiming the Gospel:
Romans 1:16 (Gospel as God’s power to save)
Mark 16:15 (Command to preach the gospel to all creation)
ALL THINGS NEW
(Music and Lyrics by Howard E.)
(Verse 1)
I saw in the visions, the heavens descend
The dawn of redemption, where curses shall end
No weeping, no mourning, no shadows of pain
The river of healing erasing each stain
The echoes of sorrow, once bitter and cold
Now fading like whispers, in legends retold
For death has surrendered, its kingdom undone
By hands that were pierced, by victory won
(Chorus)
All things new—Christ makes all things new
The old fades away, in His glory’s debut
All things new—every promise is true
Forever restored, as the world is renewed
(Verse 2)
The night has retreated, no tears will remain
His voice like the thunder, dispelling the rain
No hunger, no thirsting, no chains that enslave
The ancient rebellion laid deep in its grave
No temple nor sunlight, His presence the flame
His beauty eternal, the Lamb without blame
The gates never closing, the nations shall stream
Into light everlasting, redemption supreme
(Chorus)
All things new—Christ makes all things new
The old fades away, in His glory’s debut
All things new—every promise is true
Forever restored, as the world is renewed
(Bridge)
Behold, He is making, restoring, reshaping
The scars of creation, forever escaping
All pain and injustice, all mourning and fear
Are lost in the echoes, as Eden draws near
(Chorus)
All things new—Christ makes all things new
The old fades away, in His glory’s debut
All things new—every promise is true
Forever restored, as the world is renewed
(Outro)
Forever restored, as the world is renewed
Forever restored, Christ makes all things new
SCRIPTURE
Revelation 21:1–5 – “Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth… He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!’”
This is the foundational Scripture for the song. The repeated line “All things new—Christ makes all things new” is a direct echo of verse 5. The imagery of no more pain, mourning, or tears is woven throughout the verses and bridge.
Isaiah 65:17–19 – “Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth… the sound of weeping and of crying will be heard in it no more.”
Foreshadows the new creation promise and supports lines like “No weeping, no mourning…”
Romans 8:19–22 – “Creation waits in eager expectation… groaning as in the pains of childbirth…”
Reflects the song’s reference to the “scars of creation” being restored and reshaped.
2 Corinthians 5:17 – “If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come…”
Applies personally what is sung cosmically: God makes all things new, including our identity and story.
Revelation 22:1–3 – “The river of the water of life… flowing from the throne of God… No longer will there be any curse.”
Supports lines like “The river of healing erasing each stain” and “the dawn of redemption.”
Isaiah 11:6–9 – The peace of the renewed creation where “the wolf will live with the lamb…”
Echoes the vision of a fully restored world: “Forever restored, as the world is renewed.”
Revelation 21:23–26 – “The city does not need the sun… for the glory of God gives it light… the nations will walk by its light…”
Parallels the verse: “No temple nor sunlight, His presence the flame… The gates never closing…”
Psalm 103:12 – “As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.”
Supports themes of healing, redemption, and removal of all sin-stains.
Hebrews 12:28 – “We are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken…”
Ties to the idea of a kingdom restored through unshakable, divine victory: “Victory won.”
John 1:29 – “Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.”
Connects to “The Lamb without blame” and the eternal redemption He brings.
THE UNFORGIVING
(Music and Lyrics by Howard E.)
Intro
A weight of debt I could not pay
Yet freely pardoned on that day
Chains released, forgiven free
Grace undeserved poured over me
Verse 1
A King once called my endless debt,
Ten thousand lifetimes owed and set.
Fell trembling low, no hope to claim,
Yet mercy flowed, erased my shame.
He whispered gently, "Go your way,"
My burdens vanished, no delay.
Verse 2
Yet moments later, blinded sight,
I seized my brother—debt so slight.
I held him by his throat and cried,
"Pay now or face my wrath and pride!"
He pleaded, kneeling at my feet,
But mercy died in pride's deceit.
Chorus
I've been forgiven much, yet mercy I've denied
Ten thousand sins erased, but love I've cast aside
Lord, pierce my hardened heart; help me clearly see
How can I withhold grace when You've forgiven me?
Verse 3
Word reached the throne, I stood accused,
The master's kindness I abused.
His eyes ablaze with grief and pain,
"You evil servant, bound by chain!
You worthless heart, your blindness vast,
I pardoned all your shameful past.
Yet here you judge your brother’s fall,
Rejecting grace, forsaking all."
Verse 4
In trembling fear, my pride exposed,
The prison doors behind me closed.
In darkness there, I heard Him say,
"As you forgive, so you'll be weighed."
Chorus
I've been forgiven much, yet mercy I've denied
Ten thousand sins erased, but love I've cast aside
Lord, pierce my hardened heart; help me clearly see
How can I withhold grace when You've forgiven me?
SCRIPTURE
Parable of the Unforgiving Servant:
Matthew 18:21-35 (Jesus’ parable about forgiving as we’ve been forgiven)
Call to Forgive as God Forgives Us:
Colossians 3:13 (Forgive as the Lord forgave you)
Ephesians 4:32 (Be kind and compassionate, forgiving each other as Christ forgave)
God’s Mercy and Forgiveness:
Psalm 103:10-12 (God’s mercy removing our sins far from us)
Micah 7:18-19 (God delights in showing mercy and forgiveness)
Warnings about Withholding Forgiveness:
Matthew 6:14-15 (Forgiving others tied to God’s forgiveness of us)
James 2:13 (Judgment without mercy for those who show no mercy)
Heart Transformation and Grace:
Ezekiel 36:26 (God giving a new heart of flesh)
Hebrews 12:15 (Warning against allowing bitterness to grow)
Recognition of Our Great Debt to God:
Romans 6:23 (Wages of sin is death, the free gift of God is eternal life)
Luke 7:47 (Those forgiven much, love much)
LAY THE HAMMER DOWN
(Music and Lyrics by Howard E.)
[Intro – 3/4 time, sparse banjo plucks, atmospheric textures, whispered vocal tone]
The blood runs red but I stay blind (A)
Each step I take, I cross the line (B)
The thorn was mine, but love designed (A)
I whispered lies behind the veil (B)
And watched His body start to break (C)
Each silent sin a driving nail (B)
I saw the hands that heal the soul (C)
Now pierced because of what I crave (D)
I kissed the truth, and played the role (C)
And every time I choose the dark (D)
It’s me who strikes the holy spark—
I see the thorn, I light the mark...
Nailed again, I drove it in—
Each selfish urge, another sin.
Crown of thorns, I press it down—
I trade His love for my own crown.
But still He bleeds, and still He stays,
My Savior stands through all my strays—
I nailed Him once... I nail Him now.
God help me lay the hammer down.
I stab His side with what I hide (E)
I cast my shame like sacred stone (F)
I run while grace is crucified (E)
The silence echoes through my chest (F)
Each mercy met with my deceit (G)
Yet still He offers perfect rest (F)
I wear the weight.
I feel the heat.
But still His love won’t retreat...
Nailed again, I drove it in—
Each selfish urge, another sin.
Crown of thorns, I press it down—
I trade His love for my own crown.
But still He bleeds, and still He stays,
My Savior stands through all my strays—
I nailed Him once... I nail Him now.
God help me lay the hammer down.
I was the hammer.
I was the thorn.
He took it silent...
Tattered and torn.
But now I tremble—
Grace won’t let go.
He wore my death
So I could know...
Nailed again, I drove it in—
But He turned wrath into a win.
Crown of thorns, now changed to grace—
And still He calls me to His face.
The blood I spilled has made me whole—
The cross I cursed, now claims my soul—
I nailed Him once... I nail Him still.
But He forgives, and always will.
SCRIPTURE
Christ’s Sacrifice and Crucifixion:
Isaiah 53:4-6 (Christ bore our sins and wounds for our healing)
Matthew 27:27-31 (Crown of thorns and mocking before crucifixion)
John 19:1-3, 17-18 (Jesus bearing suffering and crucifixion)
Human Sinfulness and Responsibility:
Romans 3:23 (All have sinned, contributing to Christ's sacrifice)
1 Peter 2:24 (Christ bore our sins on the cross)
Hebrews 6:6 (Our sin metaphorically crucifying Christ again)
Grace, Forgiveness, and Redemption:
Romans 5:8 (Christ died for us while we were still sinners)
Ephesians 2:4-5 (Saved by grace despite our sins)
1 John 1:9 (Forgiveness and cleansing through confession)
Transformation Through the Cross:
Galatians 2:20 (Crucified with Christ, new life through faith)
Colossians 2:13-14 (Our debts nailed to the cross, freedom from guilt)
2 Corinthians 5:21 (Christ became sin, giving us righteousness)
Perseverance and Christ’s Faithfulness:
Hebrews 12:2-3 (Christ’s endurance and victory over shame)
Romans 8:38-39 (Nothing separates believers from Christ’s love)