A Tribute to the Songs of
Bill & Gloria Gaither
Because He Lives
God sent His son, they called Him, Jesus
He came to love, heal and forgive
He lived and died to buy my pardon
An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives.
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow
Because He lives, all fear is gone
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living
Just because He lives.
How sweet to hold a newborn baby
And feel the pride and the joy he gives
But greater still the calm assurance
This child can face uncertain days because He Lives.
And then one day, I'll cross that river
I'll fight life's final war with pain
And then, as death gives way to vict'ry
I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He reigns.
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow
Because He lives, all fear is gone
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living
Just because He lives
Because he lives
Because he lives
Written by William J. Gaither and Gloria Gaither
Hanna Street Music (BMI)
I Played in the Band and Sang in the Choir
I played in the band, I sang in a choir
I wrote a few songs that gave a few people hope
Every once in a while I started a fire
When they asked me up there what did you do down there
I’ll say it was my heart felt desire
To play in the band, to write a few songs, and sing in the choir
Some think you got to be the big dog and lead all the little dogs around
You’ve got to sing a solo, preach a great sermon or be the biggest hottest
thing in town
I guess I’m just a simple man with a simple desire
To play in the band, write a few songs, Lord I want to sing in the choir
I played in the band, I sang in a choir
I wrote a few songs that gave a few people hope
Every once in a while I started a fire
When they asked me up there what did you do down there
I’ll say it was my heart felt desire
To play in the band, write a few songs, and sing in the choir
I played in the band, I sang in a choir (yes, I did)
I wrote a few songs that gave a few people hope
Every once in a while I started a fire
When they asked me up there what did you do down there
I’ll say it was my heart felt desire
To play in the band, write a few songs, and sing in the choir
Played in the band, I sang in a choir
Wrote a few songs that gave a few people hope
Every once in a while I started a fire
When they asked me up there what did you do down there
I’ll say it was my heart felt desire, heart felt desire
To play in the band, write a few songs, and sing in the choir
I played in the band, wrote a few songs, and sang in the choir
Written by Larry Gatlin, Bill Gaither and Henry Slaughter
Mike Curb Music (BMI)//Barton Creek Music (BMI)//
Hanna Street Music (BMI)//Harvest Time Publishers (ASCAP)
God Gave the Song
You ask me why my heart keeps singing
Why I can sing when things go wrong
But since I found the source of music
I just can’t help it
God gave the song
Come walk with me through fields and forest
We’ll climb the hills, still hear that song
For even hills resound with music
They just can’t help it
God gave the song
What’s that I hear, I still hear that music
Day after day, that song goes on
For once you know the source of music
You’ll always hear it
God gave the song
Come on and join, it’s the song of Jesus
Day after day that song goes on
For once you know the source of music
You’ll always hear it
God gave the song
For since I’ve found the source of music
I just can’t help it
God gave the song
God gave the song
Wriiten by Gloria Gaither, William J. Gaither, & Ronn Huff
Hanna Street Music (BMI)//New Spring Publishing, Inc.(ASCAP)
There’s Something About That Name
There’s just something about the name of Jesus
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
There's just something about that name
Master, Savior, Jesus
Like the fragrance after the rain
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Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
Let all Heaven and earth proclaim
Kings and kingdoms will all pass away
But there’s something about that name
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
There's just something about that name
Master, Savior, Jesus
Like the fragrance after the rain
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
Let all Heaven and earth proclaim
Kings and kingdoms will all pass away
But there's something about that name (that name)
Something about that name.
Written by William J. Gaither and Gloria Gaither
Hanna Street Music (BMI)
Feeling at Home in the Presence of Jesus
Feeling at home in the presence of Jesus
Hearing Him call me His own
Just feeling at home
Feeling at home
Putting my feet right under His table
Knowing I won't be alone
Just feeling at home
Feeling at home
You couldn't have told me I'd find what I found
Contentment and peace from above
Feeling at home in the presence of Jesus
Laying way back in His love
Warming myself by the fires of His spirit
Camping right close to the throne
Just feeling at home
Feeling at home
Feeling at home in the presence of Jesus
Needed and happy and free
Just feeling at home
Feeling at home
Feeling accepted, loved, and forgiven
A part of His warm family
Just feeling at home
I’m feeling at home
REPEAT CHORUS
Just feeling at home
Feeling at home
Just feeling at home
Feeling at home
Feeling at home
Written by William J. Gaither and Gloria Gaither
Hanna Street Music (BMI)
I’ve Been to Calvary
I've never traveled far around the world
I've never seen the many thrills and sites unfurled
But I have taken the journey of journeys for me
Up Calvary's mountain there my Savior to see.
I've been to Calvary
I can say I've seen the Lord
I've been to Calvary
Through the witness of His Word
Each day at Calvary
What a thrill of love divine
Just to know that the Savior is mine
I've walked the Calvary road where Jesus trod
I saw Him hanging there, the Son of God
With tear-stained eyes I knelt and prayed, Jesus hear my plea
Oh praise the Lord I'm glad I've been to Calvary
I've been to Calvary
I can say I've seen the Lord
I've been to Calvary
Through the witness of His Word
Each day at Calvary
What a thrill of love divine
Just to know that the Savior is mine
Just to think
Just to feel
Just to know that the Savior is mine
Written by William J. Gaither
Ben Speer Music (SESAC)
Tell Me
I’m tired of hollow sounding words, I’m tired of empty promise
Won’t someone sing a simple song of Jesus’ love
Tell me, tell me the story of Jesus
Tell me, tell me, tell me once again about His love
Tell me the old, old story it’s my only hope in Glory
Tell me the story of Jesus
Tell me the old, old story it shall be my theme in Glory
Tell me once again about His love
Like eagle wings it lifts me up
Above the world around me
Like cool refreshing summer rain
It leaves me clean
Second person (singing verse above):
Tell me, tell me the story of Jesus
Tell me, tell me, tell me once again about His love
Tell me, tell me, tell me the story of Jesus
Tell me, tell me, tell me once again about His love
Tell me once again about His love
Tell me once again about His love
Tell me the story of Jesus
Written by William J. Gaither and Gloria Gaither
Hanna Street Music (BMI)
JOY IN THE CAMP
For years I traveled down a long and lonely road
Sorrow and pain my lot to bear
But then I met the Christ that took my heavy load
And since then I hear singing in the air
There’s joy in the camp, a sinner has come home
There’s joy in the camp rejoicing ‘round the throne
Singing and shouting the great redemption song
There’s joy, wondrous joy in the camp
The angels in Heaven are rejoicing ‘round the throne
Filling the lofts with chords so grand
They’re singing because of one lost sheep that just came home
I know there must be joy in the camp.
There’s joy in the camp a sinner has come home
There’s joy in the camp rejoicing ‘round the throne
Singing and shouting the great redemption song
There’s joy wondrous joy in the camp
There’s joy in the camp, a sinner has come home
There’s joy in the camp rejoicing ‘round the throne
Singing and shouting the great redemption song
Out of the darkness into the light
Out of my blindness to jubilant sight
Out of my sorrow to Heaven so bright
There’s joy, wondrous joy in the camp
Joy, wondrous joy in the camp
Written by William J. Gaither
Hanna Street Music (BMI)
I Believe In A Hill Called Mount Calvary
I believe in a hill called Mount Calvary
I believe whatever the cost
And when time has surrendered
And earth is no more
I'll still cling to the old rugged cross
I believe that this life with it's great mysteries
Surely someday will come to an end
Oh but faith will conquer the darkness and death
And will lead at last to my Friend
I believe that the Christ
Who was slain on the cross
Has the power to change lives today
For He changed me completely
A new life is mine
And that is why by the cross
I will stay
I believe in a hill called Mount Calvary
I believe whatever the cost
And when time has surrendered
And earth is no more
I'll still cling to the old rugged cross
I’ll still cling to the old rugged cross
Written by William J. Gaither, Gloria Gaither and Dale Oldham
Hanna Street Music (BMI)
[ Lyrics
I Will Serve Thee
Heartaches, broken pieces
Ruined lives are why You died on Calvary
Your touch is what I longed for
You have given life to me
I will serve Thee because I love Thee
You have given life to me
I was nothing before You found me
You have given life to me
Heartaches, broken pieces
Ruined lives are why You died on Calvary
Your touch is what I longed for
You have given life to me
Heartaches, broken pieces
Ruined lives are why You died on Calvary
Your touch is what I longed for
You have given life to me
You have given life to me
Written by William J. Gaither and Gloria Gaither
Hanna Street Music (BMI)
I'm Free
So long I had searched for life's meaning
Enslaved by the world and my greed
Then the door of my prison was opened by love
For the ransom was paid - I was free.
I'm free from the fear of tomorrow
I'm free from the guilt of the past
For I've traded my shackles for a glorious song
I'm Free! Praise the Lord! Free at last.
I'm free from the guilt that I carried
From the dull empty life I'm set free
For when I met Jesus, He made me complete
He forgot the foolish man I used to be.
I'm free from the fear of tomorrow
I'm free from the guilt of the past
For I've traded my shackles for a glorious song
I'm Free! Praise the Lord! Free at last.
For I've traded my shackles for a glorious song
I'm Free! Praise the Lord! Free at last!
Written by William J. Gaither and Gloria Gaither
Hanna Street Music (BMI)
He Touched Me
Shackled by a heavy burden
'Neath a load of guilt and shame
Then the hand of Jesus touched me
And now I am no longer the same.
He touched me, Oh He touched me
And oh the joy that floods my soul
Something happened and now I know
He touched me and made me whole.
Since I met this blessed Savior
Since He cleansed and made me whole
I will never cease to praise Him
I'll shout it while eternity rolls.
He touched me, Oh He touched me
And oh the joy that floods my soul
Something happened and now I know
He touched me and made me whole.
Something happened and now I know
He touched me and made me whole.
He made me whole
He made me whole
Written by William J. Gaither
Hanna Street Music (BMI)
I Just Feel Like Something Good
Is About to Happen
I just feel like something good is about to happen
I just feel like something good is on it's way
He has promised that He'd open all of Heaven
And, brother, it could happen any day
When God's people humble themselves and call on Jesus
And they look to Heaven expecting as they pray
I just feel like something good is about to happen
And, brother, this could be that very day
I just feel like something good is about to happen
I just feel like something good is on it's way
He has promised that He'd open all of Heaven
And, brother, it could happen any day
When God's people humble themselves and call on Jesus
And they look to Heaven expecting as they pray
I just feel like something good is about to happen
And, brother, this could be that very day
I have learned in all that happens, just to praise Him
For I know He's working all things for my good
Now every tear I’ve shed is worth all the investment
For I know He'll see me through, He said He would
He has promised eye nor ear can hardly fathom
All the things he has in store for those pray
I just feel like something good is about to happen
And, brother, this could be that very day.
I just feel like something good is about to happen
I just feel like something good is on it's way
He has promised that He'd open all of Heaven
And, brother, it could happen any day
When God's people humble themselves and call on Jesus
And they look to Heaven expecting as they pray
I just feel like something good is about to happen
And, brother, this could be
Brother this could be
Brother this could be that very day
Written by William J. Gaither
Hanna Street Music (BMI)
Let the Healing Begin
Let the healing begin.
We’re all here together in one accord
Brothers and sisters and friends
We came here in need of a touch from the Lord
So let the healing begin.
No time like the present no place like right here
No other can cleanse you from sin
If you came here in need of a touch from the Lord
Then let the healing begin
Let it begin, let it begin
If you came here in need of a touch from the Lord
Then let the healing begin
Let it begin, let it begin
If you came here in need of a touch from the Lord
Then let the healing begin
Oooooooooooooooooooo
Let the healing begin
Written by Larry Gatlin and Bill Gaither
Mike Curb Music (BMI)//Barton Creek Music (BMI)//
Hanna Street Music (BMI)
THROUGH
When I saw what laid before me,
Lord I cried what will You do
I thought He would just remove it
But He gently led me through
Without fire there’s no refining
Without pain no relief
Without flood there’s no rescue
Without testing no belief
Through the fire,
Through the flood,
Through the water,
Through the blood.
Through the dry and barren places
Through life’s dense and maddening mazes
Through the pain and through the glory
Through will always tell the story
Of a God whose power and mercy
Will not fail to take us through
Written by Gloria Gaither, William J. Gaither and Michael Sykes
Hanna Street Music (BMI)///Mal ‘N Al Music (ASCAP