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A Greater Love
by Lorinda Hall, 2008

Verse
Some speak of love like it's some kind of fancy
Like we've got no control whether we do or we don't
But I speak of love that is never changing
That, more than a lifetime, spans beyond all we know

Bridge
The very essence of who God is
Made available to us
Freely you have received
Now freely you can give

Chorus
There is no greater love than this
Than to lay down your life for a friend
And as Christ gave Himself
That another might live
So He calls us to live for another
(Repeat)

Chorus

Ending
Some speak of love like it's some kind of fancy
But I speak of a greater love

Abounding in Love
by Karyn Harry, 2010

Verse 1
Return with all of your heart
With fasting and weeping and mourning
Return and open your heart
For He is gracious, compassionate, slow to anger

Chorus
And abounding in love
O abounding in love
Abounding in love for His people
Return to the Lord your God

Verse 2
He will restore unto you
The years that the locusts have eaten
And you will praise His name
For the wonderful works He has done

Chorus
For He is abounding in love
O abounding in love
Abounding in love for His people
Return to the Lord your God

Verse 3
Those who call on His name
Those in Jerusalem
They will be saved
And know deliverance by His hand

Chorus

So That All That I Am
by Bridie Wylie

Verse 1
Lord take my worldly love
Give me love that’s of You
Oh Lord replace my love
The old with the new

Chorus
So that all I am is love
And all that do is love
And all that I have is love
A love that’s of You

Verse 2
The love of my brethren
Is a love that’s from You
A love that’s unchanging
Is a love that is true

Chorus
Lord let all am be love
And all that do be love
And all that I have be love
A love that’s of You

Verse 3
Oh lord reveal Your love
The love that’s of You
Show me how I can love
Just as You do

Chorus (x2)

For Freedom
by Karyn Harry

Rejoice, rejoice
Rejoice in the cross of Christ
Remember, remember
Remember and believe

It was for freedom Christ came
To set us all free
He broke the power of law
On calvary

Don’t let yourself be burdened again
By a yoke of bondage
Christ did not come to condemn
But to set the captives free

Set your mind on things from above
Not on things below
Trust not in your own understanding
Surrender your heart to Him

(Repeat all)

Free
by Lorinda Hall, 2004

Verse 1
You ask me why I’ve got this smile on my face
With all that’s happening it seems a little out of place
But there’s something deep within me
That’s stirring as I hear God’s voice
A certainty that I belong
And that I’m where I’m meant to be

Chorus
And now I’m free, free, free, free
Free from fear, free from shame
Free from what’s holding me back
And I know that I am free, free, free, free
Free to be who, I’m meant to be
Free to do all the things God planned for me.
(Oh I’m free)

Verse 2
This kind of freedom’s unlike any that I’ve heard
It comes when I give up control, is that absurd?
But when I’m holding on to my jaded views
Of what is right, and what is wrong
I only find myself a captive to my mind.

Chorus

Generous Soul
by Kate & Bridie Wylie, 2005

Chorus
Gen'rous His love towards me,
Given His love without measure.
For the gen'rous soul shall be made rich
And he who waters, shall himself be watered.

Verse 2
As I have received, so let me now give,
As Christ loved me, let my love abound.
Now for another, my life laid down
For only as I love will my life be found.

Verse 1
Turn on the TV, read in the paper
Another tragedy, another war
People are fighting, struggling and surviving
Protecting what they have or looking for more

Bridge 1
What is it in the human heart
That wants to join but drives apart?
We start so well but it’s always the same
There’s always something to blame

Chorus
Quieten your hear He’s calling
Hear Him at the door now knocking
Open your heart
Open your home
If you receive Him now then He can restore and bring healing
Make you a home of peace

Verse 2
At work in the office, at home in the family
Another tragedy, another war
People are fighting, struggling and surviving
Protecting what they have or looking for more

Bridge 2
What is it in the human heart
That wants to love, but tears apart?
The plan You had, so far we’ve fallen!
Will You now restore?

Chorus (x2)

Ending
Make you a home of peace
Make you a home of peace

My Heart Rejoices
by Heather Robertson, 2010

Verse
My heart rejoices in the Lord
For He heard my cry
He inclined His ear
Lifted me on high

My heart is still
My mind at rest
I’ll never need to worry
Or strive anymore

Chorus
There is a life for you
There’s a peace that’s sure
You’ll never need to worry
Or strive anymore

Find your place in Him
And rest assured
You’ll never need to worry
Or strive anymore

Bridge
Called by the Father
A call to join
Join His body
This body of One
A call to every heart and soul
Find your purpose
Come find your home

Chorus

Never Run Dry
by Lorinda Hall, 2010

Verse 1
This is the end of me
Nothing in reserve
And yet You would ask it of me?

What if I hold on tight?
What if I don't let go?
Will it be enough to sustain me?

Bridge 1
And it goes against the grain to hear You say to me
"If you give your life away then truly you'll be free"
But I choose to trust You now and let you prove to me
That what you say is true
I believe you

Chorus 1
All that I do now is only through You
And the love you supply it will never run out, never run dry
The peace that you give, and the joy now to live
In the hardest of times it will never run out, never run dry
In You

Verse 2
This is the end of me
But maybe the start of you
And gladly I give what's been given

What if I give it all?
What if I let it go?
Will it be enough to sustain you?

Bridge 2
And the miracle begins as what had seemed so small
Is multiplied by Him and overflows to all
And what I thought would be the end has now revived my soul
For I have proven You
That what you said is true

Chorus 2
All that I do now is only through You
And the love you supply it will never run out, never run dry
And this gift in my hand it will ever expand
As I give it away it will never run out, never run dry
In You

Verse 1
Oh my soul you have said to the Lord
“You are my God.
You are my resting place.”

Oh my soul you have said to the Lord,
“You are my portion and my cup,
I take refuge in Your love.”

Verse 2
“You have tested my heart
Called me, set me apart
My rock, You are my shield
May Your wisdom be revealed each morning

I have called upon You
In the night I’ve met You
As I turn my face to see
Your grace and mercy cover me

Chorus
In Your presence is fullness of joy
And at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore
The lines have fallen in pleasant places
And I shall not be moved
I have set my eyes on You

In Your presence is fullness of joy
And my glory rejoices forevermore
The lines have fallen in pleasant places
And I shall not be moved
I will serve none other than You.”

Chorus (x2)

Psalm 23
by Karyn Harry, 2008

Verse 1
The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want
He makes me lie down in green pastures
He leads me beside still waters
He restores my soul, He leads me in the paths of righteousness

Verse 2
Ye, though I walk through the valley
I will not fear the way
For You are with me, You comfort me
Your rod and Your staff, Your grace and Your mercy are there

Verse 3
You prepare a table before me
Even in the presence of my enemies
You anoint my head with precious oil
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life

Chorus
And I will dwell (and I will dwell)
And I will dwell (and I will dwell)
In the house of the Lord forever more
(Repeat)

Unchanging
Lorinda Hall, Nathan Petruzzelli & Adrian Creek, 2010

Chorus 1
So you do, plans fall through, it's all changing
And it feels like you're just chasing the wind
And the dreams that you've built they're all fading
In the struggle and strain of living

Verse 2
Bandaids and remedy
You seek to ease the pain
Victim of uncertainty
You try to take the reins

Chorus 2
But my God, He's the same, He's unchanging
Yesterday and today and ev'ry day
And His love never fades it's unchanging
Yesterday, and today and ev'ry day

Bridge
All that we build at the end of the day
Like castles of sand will be washed away
Only one thing remains
What God builds will stand always

Through the fire, through the storm
By His word He will form
Something solid something true
Cannot be taken away from you

Verse 3
Bright day dawning
A hope is born in you
Peace comes, eyes opening
A bigger plan in view

Chorus 2

Ending
Yesterday and evry day
Yesterday and ev'ry day

Wait On Him
by Heather Robertson, 2009

Come and lay your burden
At His feet in the secret place
Find your rest, find a stillness in His presence

Chorus
And wait on Him
And Call on Him
Wait on Him
And Hope in Him

Verse 2
Draw aside side for a moment
Lift your eyes to high places
Pour your heart out before Him, lift your voice

He will hear your prayer
And will listen to your cry
He's wanting to meet you in your darkest times

Chorus
Just wait on Him
And call on Him
Wait on Him
And Hope in Him

Bridge
And hold on to His promise for you
Never lose hope never lose sight of Him
His hand is there to guide you through the troubled times
He will sustain you

Chorus