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14 Mules
Went to bed just like any other night,Said my prayers, turned out the light.Just when sleep was coming over me,A knock on the door brought me to my feet. As I stood, the door came crashing down,A blinding light filled the room all ‘round.An angel of the Lord boldly came in,Loudly proclaiming: “Let the journey…
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When the Pain Gets Too Heavy
When the tears drop fallAnd darkness lays siege to your soulWhen friends are all distantAnd the whole world seems so cold When the painGets too heavyYou just give me a callYou just give ma a call When you can’t close your eyesFor the fear of what you’ll seeWhen you can’t clear your mindOf dirty deeds…
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We Were Brothers
In memory of a brother Sometimes we walkedSometimes we crawledSometimes we ranSometimes we tumbled Now you are goneBut we’ll carry onBecause…We were brothers Now you ’ve moved onBut we’ll sing your songUntil we meet againIn heaven Now comes the timeTo say goodbyeFare thee well,Oh fare thee well. We were brothersWe were brothers Copy Right Jack…
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Walking with Idols
I went walking with my idols; we went walking hand in hand.Oh, they’re just some simple idols, I hope you’ll understand. First I walked with comfort; he’s a cool cat you know.Instead of confrontations, it’s the easy path we’ll go But Jesus came and said to me; why do you keep such company?If you want…
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The Walking Choking Weeds
Well, you talk your liesAnd you go ‘round townTo do your dirty deedsAnd it makes you smileWhen you hurt someoneAnd fulfill you dirty needs Well, don’t you knowHave you learned by nowYou can do just as you pleaseFor throughout my lifeI expect I’ve learnedTo deal with walking choking weeds You do your best hurt us…
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The Noise That Makes No Sound
Though the noise makes no soundIn my head, it’s much too loudSo the only thing left to doIs to scream my prayer to You And the noise that makes no soundIs the one I hear so loudTo find some peace tonightMay be the one thought out of sight It’s the old one’s who think too…
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The Ballad of Two
I love youYou make life what it was meant to beThe Good Lord sent you to meAnd I was sent to you I cried outThe good Lord has heard my pleaLoneliness was not meant to beNow you are by my side And nowAs I look back on what has beenI see there was a bigger…
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Tales of the Needle
Hey there mommaI know you brought me lifeYou brought me such a high timeYou brought me grief and strife Hey there mommaYou know I’m feeling lowYou promised me the sunshineBut your colder than the snow You promised me great companyBut that was yesterdayNow I lay here all aloneA broken jar of clay Hey there mommaCan…
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Tales of the Safe Embrace
God you speak, you speak so clearlyGod you’re near, I feel you near meGod your love, you love completelyAnd I feel so safe in your embrace Lord, please walk with me todayI want to hear all that you sayLord, please put your hand in mineI want you with me all the time Lord, You know…
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Tales of Pain and Sorrow
In my sorrow I called for JesusI asked: “Why aren’t You around?”In this time when I am hurtingYou don’t seem to make a sound Life is hard, I’m wounded and wearyI am tired, broken and tearyI feel like I’m breathing my lastAnd my grip is slipping fast Oh Jesus comfort meLORD, LORD have mercy pleaseDeep…