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ORIGINAL SONGS FROM GREG

1. JESUS IS OUR JOY (3:58)

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Original melody and lyrics © March 2001
(Acoustic steel string, finger picking style - reflective mood )

Verse 1
Child born long time ago
In a stable did you know?
And they bowed down
And worshipped at His feet
And as this boy grew
Those around Him knew
Their lives He'd change
Never be the same

Chorus
Jesus is our joy
He is our strength
He is our peace and life
As we stand before a Holy God
Wanting to know more
Men came from everywhere
They stopped in their tracks, they stared
He is alive
He is alive
Jesus is alive
He's alive today and forever more

Verse 2
A man came to Him
As the light was growing dim
I've seen the signs
And the power that's in you
Jesus said to him
"You must be born again"
As the wind blows
So the Spirit comes

Chorus
Jesus is our joy
He is our strength
He is our peace and life
As we stand before a Holy God
Wanting to know more
Men came from everywhere
They stopped in their tracks, they stared
He is a live
He is alive
Jesus is alive
He's alive today and forever more

When we come to know who Jesus really is, joy will overflow in our life.

"The joy of the Lord is my strength" (Nehemiah 8:10).

2. MAN TO MAN (FACE TO FACE) (2:50)

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Original melody and lyrics © 12 May 2001

Verse 1
I'll be standing
Before a throne of light
I could have done better
I could have done more
But I'll see you
Making me stand
Jesus I'll see you
Man to man

Chorus
Man to man
Face to face
We love our lives
But heaven's a better place
Because we'll see you
Face to face

Verse 2
Saw no warning
Caught in a storm
I cried for you
You kept me warm
I need no other signs
Then the nails in your hands
Soon I'll see you
Man to man

Chorus
Man to man
Face to face
We love our lives
But heaven's a better place
Because we'll see you
Face to face

Repeat Chorus

Coming to know Jesus as your friend, Saviour and Lord is the most comforting thing you will ever do.

"Now the dwelling of God is with men,
And he will live with them.
They will be his people,
And God himself will be with them and be their God.
He will wipe every tear from their eyes.
There will be no more death or mourning
Or crying or pain,
For the old order of things has passed away"
(Revelation 21:3,4).

3. BEFORE THE THRONE (3:47)

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Original melody and lyrics © June 1999
(Medium tempo)

Verse 1
Lord, when I look
Into the dark
I see you burning bright
When I knew
You were there with me
I could fight

Chorus
Lord, when I stand
Before the throne
I am not alone
You're with me
Lord, when I look into your life
I see the sacrifice
When I stand before the throne

Verse 2
Lord, I see
Your joy in front of me
So I look to you
My cries you have heard
The future you can see

Chorus
Lord, when I stand
Before the throne
I am not alone
You're with me
Lord, when I look into your life
I see the sacrifice
When I stand before the throne

Bridge
You took all the pieces of my broken life
You put it back together and you made it right

Repeat Chorus

God is no stranger to suffering. Jesus is the central figure in human history. He was born in Bethlehem around 2000 years ago, grew to be a man and walked on this earth like you and I. Although He was completely innocent, He was put on trial and sentenced to death in the most vicious way the Romans could think of. This was death by crucifixion. Jesus shed His blood for our sins so we can stand before the throne of God without fear.

"Since we have a great high priest, Jesus the Son of God
Who is able to sympathize with our weaknesses
Let us the approach the throne of grace with confidence
So that we may receive mercy and find grace
To help us in our time of need"
(Hebrews 4:14-16).

4. SERENITY (3:15)

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Original instrumental © 1995
(Relaxing, peaceful, four guitars in mix)

This tune is to be played while you are gazing out on a peaceful valley covered in early morning fog
or when you are surveying a clear night sky filled with stars.

"And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts
and your minds in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:7).

5. JESUS CAN HEAL OUR LAND (4:03)

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Original melody and lyrics © 15 November 1998
(A 'blues' song dedicted to Steve Apirana
who through his music and his life has taught me much. )

Verse 1
Jesus says, "I am the only the only way and the only life."
Jesus says; "I am the only the only way and the only life."
If you see my face
You'll see the Father
And you'll see life

Chorus
Jesus can heal our land
Jesus can heal our land
Jesus can heal our land
With truth and mercy

Verse 2
Jesus says; "Take up your cross, take up your cross and follow me."
Jesus says; "Take up your cross, take up your cross and follow me."
In faith and repentance
Fall to your knees

Chorus
Jesus can heal our land
Jesus can heal our land
Jesus can heal our land
With truth and mercy

Verse 3

Jesus said; "I'll suffer but in three days I'll rise again."
Jesus said; "I'll suffer but in three days I'll rise again."
I'll be mocked and beaten and crucified by sinful men

Repeat Chorus

The most important thing you can possibly come to know is that
Jesus died for your sins
And that on the third day He rose from the dead.

"They will condemn Jesus to death and will turn him over to the gentiles
To be mocked and flogged and crucified.
On the third day he will be raised from the dead"
(Matthew 26:18,19). red line

6. JESUS WILL BE BACK SOON (2:20)

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Original melody and lyrics © 21 October 1998

Verse 1
Jesus will be back soon
Jesus will be back soon
You better get your life in order
And you'll sing a different tune
Jesus will be back soon

Verse 2
Jesus will set you free
Jesus will set you free
When you face problems
You'll view them differently
When Jesus sets you free

Chorus
Jesus is coming back soon
All the things you assume
May be shattered
When Jesus comes soon

Verse 3
Jesus will give you hope
Jesus will give you hope
When dark clouds roll in
He'll give you the strength to cope
Jesus will give you hope

Repeat chorus

Jesus answered; "Watch out that no one deceives you.
For many will come in my name, claiming,
'I am the Christ,' and deceive many...
But he who stands firm to the end will be saved"
(Matthew 24:4,5,13).
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7. LONG ROAD (4:26)

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Original melody and lyrics © 13 June 1999
(Country feel - includes harmonica)
Verse 1
We're walking down a road that's going somewhere
We're looking for someone who loves and cares
You say that sometimes life ain't fair
There's are many so struggles and burdens to bear (on this)

Chorus
Long road
Only Jesus can help you to walk it
It's a long road
Only Jesus can give you the help you to make it
Don't stand alone
He can give you the strength to walk on this
Long road
Long road

Verse 2
Yes it's true, there's a rainbow in the sky
And that there's a reason for us to live and to die
Get on our knees and pray and cry
And we'll soar like an eagle
In our hearts we'll fly (on this)

Repeat Chorus

Refrain
When the sun comes up and there's frost on the ground
You can see God's beauty all around
When the sun goes down and the moon shining bright
He can give you the strength to fight

Chorus
Long road
Only Jesus can help you to walk it
It's a long road
Only Jesus can give you the help you to make it
Don't stand alone
He can give you the strength to walk on this
Long road
Long road

As we all know, life is at times is hard. Jesus conquered the trials of this world. He also destroyed the power of death by rising from the dead. If we draw on His strength, we too will be conquerors.

Jesus said; "In this world you will have trouble.
But take heart ! I have overcome the world"
(John 16:33).

8. WHEN IT'S ALL SAID AND DONE

(Lyrics only)
Original melody and lyrics © 8 August 1998

Verse 1
Listen son, in this world of pretty lies
You're told time is money and rebellion is fun
Listen son, you can have anything you want
But it will never save your soul
It will never make you whole

Chorus
When it's all said and done
Jesus is the only one
When it's all said and done
Jesus is the only one

Verse 2
Listen girl, all those empty dreams
You've been sold
You can try and try
But you're never satisfied
Listen girl, you can try to be number one
But it will never take the place
Of Jesus in your heart

Chorus
When it's all said and done
Jesus is the only one
When it's all said and done
Jesus is the only one

Remember your Creator in the days of your youth
Fear God and keep his commandments...
For this is the whole duty of man
(Ecclesiastes 12:1,13).
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9. JESUS FOUND ME

(Lyrics only)
Original melody and lyrics © May 1998

Verse 1
I looked at a world of dangerous shifting shadows
I looked within and I saw hatred in me
I looked at an old world of broken down ladders
But that was before, Jesus found me
It was Jesus who found me

Verse 2
I looked at the news
And I saw violence and hatred
I looked at those
Who were living their lives without hope
And for the many who can't met life's demands
I know it's true
Jesus can find you
Yes, Jesus can find you

Bridge
I was looking for the door
And I was searching for the key
I was striving for answers
Answers within me
I was searching
But it was Jesus who found me
It was Jesus who found me

Repeat verse 1

It was only when I realised the truth about myself and the world around me that true freedom come into my life. I had rejected God the Creator and His Son Jesus. I was lost wandering through a world that had lost its' way. I pray that you too know that Jesus can rescue you from the darkness. - God loves you! (Greg)

"Be very careful then how you live, not as unwise but as wise,
making the most of every opportunity because the times are evil"
(Ephesians 5:15-16).

10. PLEASE KNOW WHY HE DIED

(Lyrics only)
Original melody and lyrics © February 2002

Verse 1
The storm rolls in
I look up to the sky
Hold my hand up high
I hear a lonesome seagull cry
As the storm rolls in
Do you wonder why?
Why at night you cry
Look to the cross
Know why He died
Please know why He died

Verse 2
The eagle flies
High upon the wind
Trust in Him (Jesus)
And He can do anything
The eagle flies
Do you wonder why?
Why at night you cry
Look to the cross
Know why He died
Please know why He died

Bridge
Stranger
Looking for the way out
Stranger
Looking for a handout
What Jesus gives is free

Do you wonder why?
Why at night you cry
Look to the cross
Know why He died
Please know why He died

The life, death and resurrection of Jesus is one the most reliable historical facts.

"Jesus himself bore our sins in his body on the tree,
so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness
By his wounds you have been healed.
For you were like sheep going astray,
but now you have returned
To the Shepherd and the Overseer of your souls"
(1 Peter 2:24,25).

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