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Good To Give Thanks (Psalm 92)
Lyrics
Verse 1:
It is good to give thanks to the Lord
It is good to give thanks to the Lord
To make music in His name
And to sing a song of praise
It is good to give thanks to the Lord
Verse 2:
We will sing of His love in the morning
And His faithfulness in the night
On guitar and on the keys
Blow the horn and play the strings
It is good to give thanks to the Lord
Chorus:
Clap your hands, stomp your feet
Bang the drum, come on and sing!
Tell the world of His great love
It is good to give thanks to the Lord
Verse 3:
We are here to give thanks to the Lord
We are here to give thanks to the Lord
We are lifting up our hearts
All we have and all we are
‘Cause it is good to give thanks to the Lord
Chorus
Bridge (3x):
He has made us glad! He has made us glad!
Chorus
Outro:
Everybody!
Sing a song now!
I said hey! Hey! It’s good to give thanks! (everybody!)
I said hey! Hey! It’s good to give thanks!
It’s good (so good!) to give thanks (so good!)
So good to give thanks
It’s good to give thanks to the Lord
Come on, now
Words and music by Caroline Cobb Smith and Wendell Kimbrough. Copyright 2022 Wendell K Songs (BMI) and Sing the Story Music (ASCAP), admin by Integrated Music Rights.
CCLI # 7212261. Key: G.
Started Nov 2018. Finished August 2022.
From Psalm 92:1-5.
Like A Child With Its Mother (Psalm 131)
Lyrics
Verse 1:
My heart is not proud
My eyes are not lifted up too high
Knees on the ground
I’m looking to You now
Chorus:
And I have calmed and quieted my soul
Like a child with its mother
And I have calmed and quieted my soul
Like a child with its mother
Verse 2:
My heart is not proud
My eyes are not lifted up too high
Knees on the ground
I’m waiting for You now
Bridge:
I lay my head on Your chest
Like a child with its mother
I can be still and rest
Like a child with its mother
Held in Your steadfast love
Like a child with its mother
I know I can wait and trust
Like a child with its mother
Outro:
Children of God hope in the Lord
Beloved of God look to the Lord
Words and music by Caroline Cobb Smith. Copyright 2022 Sing the Story Music (ASCAP), admin by Integrated Music Rights.
CCLI # 7212252. Key: Ab.
Started November 2021. Finished Feb 2022.
From Psalm 131.
Better Than Life (Psalm 63)
Lyrics
Verse 1:
Oh God, You are my God
I seek for You in earnest
I know that You are worth it
My soul thirsts for You God
In a dry and weary place
My flesh for You it faints
Chorus:
Because Your steadfast love is better than life
I’ll open my lips now to praise You
Because Your steadfast love it satisfies
I’ll lift up my hands now to praise You, God
Verse 2:
Yes I will be satisfied
As with the richest food
I hunger now for You
And in the darkness of the night
I’m safe beneath Your wing
I’ll lift my voice and sing
Chorus
Bridge (2x):
I have seen Your power and Your glory, your glory
So I will cling to You as you uphold me, You hold me
Chorus
Outro:
Oh God, You are my God
I seek for You in earnest
I know that You are worth it
Words and music by Caroline Cobb Smith. Copyright 2022 Sing the Story Music (ASCAP), admin by Integrated Music Rights.
CCLI # 7212254. Key: F.
Written March 2021.
From Psalm 63.
Don’t Hide Your Face (Psalm 102)
Lyrics
Verse 1:
Oh Lord my God
Don’t hide your face
I am overwhelmed with sorrow
So please hear me when I pray
My heart is struck down
Withered like grass in the heat
I lie awake in bed
And I cannot sleep
But
Chorus:
You, You are on your throne
Help me to remember You
One day you will come
I know that You remember me
You hear and you remember me
Verse 2:
Ashes my food, tears are my drink
A fever burns deep in my bones
I’m forgetting to eat
Oh Lord, please look down!
Rise up! Have pity on me!
Oh let me praise you one day
For how you rescued me oh
Chorus
Turn
Bridge:
Oh my God
I know that you hear my groans
You will not leave me alone
You have said that You will come
When every tear you’ll wipe away
And everyone will fear your name
When all the earthly powers fade
You will still remain
Chorus
Words and music by Caroline Cobb Smith and Rachel Wilhelm. Copyright 2022 RachelWilhelmMusic (BMI) and Sing the Story Music (ASCAP), admin by Integrated Music Rights.
CCLI # 7212260.
Written August 2022.
From Psalm 102; see also Revelation 21:3-5.
No Place Better (Psalm 84)
Lyrics
Verse 1:
How lovely is your dwelling place
How wonderful your presence, Lord
How my soul longs to see your face
To come with joy into your courts
How blessed is the little sparrow
Who makes a nest inside your house
‘Cause I can think of no place better
To make a home and sing out loud
Chorus:
I want to be in your presence, I want to be near your heart
I want to know you’re close even when I’m feeling far
I don’t want what this world would offer, I want the living God
‘Cause there’s no place better than where you are
Verse 2:
We will go from strength to strength
Even in the wilderness
You are turning tears to desert springs
Leaving gardens in our footsteps
How blessed is the longing pilgrim
Whose heart is set on Zion’s hill
The one who knows there’s no place better
To bring our sorrows and be filled
Chorus
Bridge (x2):
One day with You is better than a thousand elsewhere
One word from You is better than silver or gold
I’d rather be a servant in Your house, Oh God
Than a king with all the riches I could hold
Chorus
Tag:
Oh there’s no place better than where you are
No place better!
No place better, oooh!
Words and music by Caroline Cobb Smith and Wendell Kimbrough. Copyright 2022 Wendell K Songs (BMI) and Sing the Story Music (ASCAP), admin by Integrated Music Rights.
CCLI # 7211167. Key: A.
Written August 2022.
From Psalm 84. See also Psalm 19:10.
My Refuge, My Fortress (Psalm 91)
Lyrics
Verse 1:
My refuge and my fortress strong
My God in whom I trust
With you, Most High, I make my home
I shelter in your love
You keep me like a mother bird
Beneath your gentle wing
You guard me as a shield in war
Your arms protecting me
Verse 2:
But God there is so much to fear
A threat on every side
The hunter’s trap, the deadly plague
The terror in the night
But even if a thousand fall
I’m held within your hand
Oh let your angels bear me up
And strengthen me to stand
Verse 3:
I know you’ll crush the enemy
The serpent underfoot
I know you’re working in all things
For your glory and my good
So I’m holding fast to you in love
I’m calling on your name
I trust your promise to be near
Your faithfulness to save
Tag:
I’m holding fast to you in love
I’m calling on your name
Until at last you raise me up
To everlasting Day
Words and music by Caroline Cobb Smith. Copyright 2022 Sing the Story Music (ASCAP), admin by Integrated Music Rights.
CCLI # 7212257. Key: A.
Written February 2021.
From Psalm 91; see also Genesis 3:15, Romans 8:28-30, 1 Corinthians 15:24-26.
Like A Tree (Psalm 1)
Lyrics
Verse 1:
Blessed is the one who loves your word
Your ways are his delight
Knows that he needs it
Eat, sleeps and breathes it
Thinkin’ on it day and night
Verse 2:
But sad for the one who walks away
Sits down with all the scoffers with all the scoffers
Building his kingdom
Callin’ it freedom
Chasing after what the world offers
Chorus:
I want to be like a tree by the river!
Oh plant me down by the deep, deep water
When the sun gets hot my leaves won’t wither!
Oh plant me down like a tree by your/the river
Oh plant me down by your deep, deep water
Verse 3:
I want to be like a mighty oak
Roots growing strong and deep
When the wind blows
The roots gonna hold
Cause you’re holding on to me
Yeah you’re holding on to me
Chorus
Bridge (4x):
Plant me, plant me, plant me by the river
Wash me, wash me, wash me with your water
Chorus
Words and music by Caroline Cobb Smith. Copyright 2022 Sing the Story Music (ASCAP), admin by Integrated Music Rights.
CCLI # 7212255. Key: A.
Written Aug-Oct 2019.
From Psalm 1; see also Ephesians 5:26, Isaiah 61:3.
I Love Your Word (Psalm 119)
Lyrics
Verse 1:
I love your Word
Because it speaks of You
Teach me, Oh Lord
And guide me in Your truth
Chorus:
Better than gold
Sweeter than honey to the taste
It brings me life
It’s my delight to seek your face
I love your Word
Because I love you Lord
Verse 2:
I love your Word
Because I long for You
Come lift my gaze
Incline my heart to You
Chorus:
Your law is my freedom
My light when I’ve lost my way
Like a treasure I will seek your wisdom
And my lips will pour out Your praise
Instrumental
Verse 3:
I love your Word
Because I trust in You
With my whole heart
I want to follow You
Chorus
Tag:
I love your Word
Because I love you Lord
Words and music by Caroline Cobb Smith and Anne-Claire Cummings. Copyright 2022 Anne Claire Cummings (ASCAP) and Sing the Story Music (ASCAP), admin by Integrated Music Rights.
CCLI # 7212259. Key: C.
Written August-September 2022.
From Psalm 119.
Have Mercy (Psalm 51)
Lyrics
Verse 1:
Have mercy on me, Oh God
Have mercy on me, Oh God
I am calling on your kindness
In accordance with your love
Have mercy on me, O God
Verse 2:
I know, God, that I have sinned
It’s You I have sinned against
Would you blot out my transgressions
Would you come now and forgive
I know, God, that I have sinned
Chorus:
Oh oh oh A broken, contrite heart you will not turn away
Oh oh oh Lord open up my lips that I might sing your praise
Verse 3:
God, wash me as white as snow
And carry your lost child home
Come create in me a clean heart
Come and break this heart of stone
God, wash me as white as snow
Chorus 2:
Oh oh oh A broken, contrite heart you will not turn away
Oh oh oh God open up my lips that I might sing your praise
Bridge (2x):
Restore to me the joy of my salvation
Renew in me a willing heart
And I will sing in praise of your redemption
And I will sing your mercy, God
Chorus
Outro:
Have mercy on me, Oh God
Have mercy on me, Oh God
I am calling on your kindness
In accordance with your love
Have mercy on me, O God
Words and music by Caroline Cobb Smith. Copyright 2022 Sing the Story Music (ASCAP), admin by Integrated Music Rights.
CCLI # 7212253. Key: A.
Started March 2019. Finished May 2022.
From Psalm 51. See also Luke 15:11-32, Ezekiel 36:26.
Shepherd, Walk Beside Me (Psalm 23)
Lyrics
Verse 1:
Oh Lord You’re my shepherd
And I am Your sheep
With You close beside me
Oh what could I need
You lead me to water
And pastures green
My soul is restored and
My heart at peace
Verse 2:
And even in the valley
Of shadow and death
My Shepherd, you’re with me
To love and protect
Your rod and Your staff are
A comfort to me
So even in valleys, I’ll trust Your lead
Chorus:
Oh Shepherd, walk beside me
Help me follow where You guide me
Til I dwell in Your house forever
With You, Shepherd
With my Shepherd
Verse 3:
Oh Jesus, Good Shepherd
You’d lay down your life
To find your lost lamb you would
Leave the ninety-nine
The thief comes to steal and
To kill and destroy
But you’ve come to raise us
To lasting joy
Chorus
Bridge (2x):
I know goodness and mercy
Will keep and come after me
As I keep to my Shepherd’s road
My cup it will overflow
Chorus
Tag:
With You, Shepherd
Words and music by Caroline Cobb Smith. Copyright 2022 Sing the Story Music (ASCAP), admin by Integrated Music Rights.
CCLI # 7212256. Key: C.
Written March-April 2019.
From Psalm 23; see also John 10:1-18.
I Lift My Eyes (Psalm 121)
Lyrics
Chorus:
I lift my eyes up to the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help it comes from the Lord Most High
Verse:
You are the Maker
Of earth and heaven
You do not slumber
We won't be moved
You are our keeper
Now and forever
Abiding shelter
We look to You
Chorus
Verse
Bridge (2x):
In our going out
And our coming back
You will hold us fast
You're our future hope
Our present help
We look to no one else
Works and music by Caroline Cobb (ASCAP). Copyright 2017 Caroline Cobb Smith.
CCLI # ?
All is Vanity (Ecclesiastes)
from Ecclesiastes 1-3
Lyrics
Verse 1:
Wisdom is good, it puts eyes in your head
But it’s foolish to think it’ll save you from death
Both the fool and the wise man are numbering their breaths
And in the end, all this wisdom is just meaningless
Verse 2:
Pleasure is nice, the taste and touch
But with all your indulgence, you can’t get enough
You can chase every pleasure around every bend
But in the end all this chasin’ Is just chasin’ wind
Chorus:
Oooh all is vanity
Oooh all is vanity
You feel eternity, and it’s beating in your chest
So you know in your soul it’s not all meaningless
Verse 3:
Beauty is sweet to the beholder’s eye
And you know it when you see it
‘Cause it echoes the Light
But age and opinion bid beauty goodbye
And in the end the beholder just changes his mind
Chorus
Bridge:
If there is restlessness, could there be rest?
If there is hunger, could there be fullness?
If there is restlessness, there must be rest!
If there is hunger, there must be fullness!
Chorus
Tag:
You feel eternity, and it’s beating in your chest
So you know in your soul it’s not all meaningless
Words and music by Caroline Cobb (ASCAP). Copyright 2017 Sing the Story Music.
CCLI # 7097301. Key: G (capo 5 D). Tempo: 72 bpm.
Written March 2011, Finished October 2015. From Ecclesiastes 1-3.
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Fullness of Joy (Psalm 16)
Lyrics
Verse 1:
O God, You are my refuge
I know without You
I have no good thing
O God, You are my portion
My chosen portion
You are what I need
Pre-Chorus 1:
No other god beside You
You hold my lot and fill my cup
Oh beautiful inheritance
You are enough!
Chorus:
In your presence, there is fullness
There is fullness of joy
At your right hand,there is goodness
Boundless goodness
Forevermore
I choose you Lord
Verse 2:
O God, you go before me
You’re right beside me
In my darkest night
My God, you hold my future
My hope it rests secure
In the finishedwork of Christ
Pre-Chorus 2:
My heart is glad
My soul rejoices
You hold me fast, you won’t let go
Your ways are good, and good for me
I’m yours and yours alone
Chorus
Bridge (2x):
Your holy one has risen up
He’s overcome the grave
The path of life isopened wide
For he has made a way
Chorus
Words and music by Caroline Cobb (ASCAP). Copyright 2017 Sing the Story Music.
CCLI # 7097302. Key: Db (C capo 1). Tempo: 129.
Written August-October 2016 for Hope Mommies Retreat
Psalm 16