Get all 15 Rick Lee James releases available on Bandcamp and save 10%.
Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of Keep Watch, Dear Lord, You Are My Salvation - Live Version, Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (Instrumental), As I Walk These Halls (Deluxe Edition), Shine A Light In The Darkness, You Are My Salvation - Instrumental Only Track, You Are My Salvation, Thunder, and 7 more.
1. |
||||
Verse 1
I bind unto myself today the Father, Spirit, Son
I call upon the holy Name of God the three in One.
I rise today by power of faith that Christ was born to save
Conquering death upon the cross and bursting from the grave.
Chorus:
Christ before me, Christ behind
Christ to guide me, Christ beside
Christ to comfort, Christ restore
Hallelujah, Christ is Lord
Verse 2
I bind unto myself the power of His redeeming love
The sweet well done of judgement hour
In Christ this work is done.
Chorus:
Christ before me, Christ behind
Christ to guide me, Christ beside
Christ to comfort, Christ restore
Hallelujah, Christ is Lord
Verse 3
I bind unto myself the might of God to hold and stay.
His ear to hear, His eye to see, His hand to guide the way.
Against the demon snares of sin that drive temptation's storm
The lust, the greed, the wars of men, in Christ their hold is torn.
Chorus:
Christ before me, Christ behind
Christ to guide me, Christ beside
Christ to comfort, Christ restore
Hallelujah, Christ is Lord
|
||||
2. |
My Savior's Love
04:10
|
|||
Verse 1
I stand amazed in the presence
of Jesus, the Nazarene,
and wonder how how He could love me,
a sinner, condemned, unclean.
Verse 2
For me it was in the garden
He prayed, "Not my will, but Thine";
He had no tears for His own griefs,
but sweat drops of blood for mine.
Chorus:
How marvelous! how wonderful!
and my song shall ever be;
how marvelous, how wonderful!
is my Savior’s love for me!
Verse 3
He took my sins and my sorrows,
He made them His very own;
He bore the burden to Calvary,
and suffered and died alone.
Chorus:
How marvelous! how wonderful!
and my song shall ever be;
how marvelous, how wonderful!
is my Savior’s love for me!
Verse 4
When with the ransomed in glory
His face I at last shall see,
’twill be my joy through the ages
to sing of His love for me. [Refrain]
Chorus:
How marvelous! how wonderful!
and my song shall ever be;
how marvelous, how wonderful!
is my Savior’s love for me!
|
||||
3. |
||||
Verse 1
Out of the depths, Lord hear my cry
I bow my head, swallow my pride
If you should keep a record of wrongs
Lord who could stand? All hope would be gone
Pre-Chorus
I wait for You, I trust in Your word
You give us grace where none is deserved.
Chorus
More than the watchman waits for the morning
So does my soul wait here for You, Lord
I don’t want to move, I don’t want to speak
Not ‘til I know I’ve heard from Your Word
I’ll wait all night with eyes wide open,
I’m not going to sleep ‘til I am whole
'Til I am whole
'Til I am whole
‘wholly Yours
Verse 2
All of my life is held in Your hands
Unfailing love, covers my sin
You will redeem, You will restore
Out of Your grace, forgiveness is poured
Pre-Chorus
I wait for You, I trust in Your word
You give us grace where none is deserved.
Chorus
More than the watchman waits for the morning
So does my soul wait here for You, Lord
I don’t want to move, I don’t want to speak
Not ‘til I know I’ve heard from Your Word
I’ll wait all night with eyes wide open,
I’m not going to sleep ‘til I am whole
'Til I am whole
'Til I am whole
wholly Yours
|
||||
4. |
||||
Heaven sent a child to save us, light for all to see
Helpless baby, mighty savior, holy mystery.
Unto us a son is given, born in Bethlehem
Lamb of God the light of nations, God in flesh became
Chorus
Watching, waiting, longing for the day
When His people would glorify the Name above all names
Verse 2
For the joy that lay before Him, chose our agony
Jesus bore the wrath of Calvary, washing sinners clean.
Our Messiah, Christ our brother, word of God in flesh
Loosed the chains that held us captive, broke the bonds of death
Chorus
Watching, waiting, longing for the day
When His people would glorify the Name above all names
Verse 3
So we wait with expectation for His Advent here.
Bride of Christ, His word proclaimed for all the world to hear.
He will come in clouds descending at the trumpet sound
In the light of Christ our Savior every knee will bow.
Final Chorus
Born in an manger, dying on a tree
Rising Easter morning to set His people free
(We’re) Watching, waiting, longing for the day
When all nations will glorify the Name above all names
|
||||
5. |
||||
Verse 1
O God, our help in ages past,
our hope for years to come,
our shelter from the stormy blast,
and our eternal home:
Verse 2
Under the shadow of your throne
Still may we dwell secure;
sufficient is Thine arm alone,
and our defense is sure.
Chorus:
Today, tomorrow, in ages past
The Alpha, Omega, the first and last.
Who is, Who was, Who is to come
The Father, the Spirit, the risen Son
Verse 3
Before the hills in order stood
or earth received its frame,
from everlasting Thou art God,
to endless years the same.
Verse 4.
O God, our help in ages past,
our hope for years to come,
Be Thou our guide while life shall last,
and our eternal home!
Chorus:
Chorus:
Today, tomorrow, in ages past
The Alpha, Omega, the first and last.
Who is, Who was, Who is to come
The Father, the Spirit, the risen Son
Verse 4
O God, our help in ages past,
our hope for years to come,
Be Thou our guide while life shall last,
and our eternal home!
|
||||
6. |
And Can It Be
04:52
|
|||
Verse 1
And can it be that I should gain
An interest in the Savior's blood?
Died He for me, who caused His pain-
For me, who Him to death pursued?
Amazing love! How can it be,
That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me?
Chorus:
Amazing love! How can it be,
That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me?
Verse 2
He left His Father's throne above
So free, so infinite His grace-
Emptied Himself of all but love,
And bled for Adam's helpless race:
'Tis mercy all, immense and free,
For O my God, it found out me!
Chorus:
Amazing love! How can it be,
That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me?
Verse 3
Long my imprisoned spirit lay,
Fast bound in sin and nature's night;
Thine eye diffused a quickening ray-
I woke, the dungeon flamed with light;
My chains fell off, my heart was free,
I rose, went forth, and followed Thee.
My chains fell off, my heart was free,
I rose, went forth, and followed Thee.
Chorus:
Amazing love! How can it be,
That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me?
|
||||
7. |
||||
Verse 1
The long night has passed, the dawn has arrived
so open your mouths to sing.
Come open your hearts, come open your eyes,
in unity before the King.
For Christ is the light that's shining on us
chasing the darkness away
and His open arms are drawing us near.
He's calling his people to pray.
Verse 2
Our Father in heav'n it is the delight
of angels and saints above
to worship before Your glorious throne
announcing Your beauty and love.
Lord, grant us a glimpse of all they behold
unveil our limited eyes
that we might perfect Your praises on earth
will all of our hearts opened wide
Verse 3
The valleys and hills, the oceans and skies,
the trees and the fruitful lands
are all telling forth the Glory of God,
proclaiming the work of His hands.
So with all creation we lift our voice
filling the earth with praise.
May we truly be Your people today
in all that we do and we say.
Verse 4
So pardon us Lord, for wrongs we have done
and help us to enter in
the Kingdom of God whose doorway is Christ,
the path to forgiveness of sins.
How great is the love the Father has shown
calling us children of God.
No height and no depth, no devil or foe
can separate us from His love.
Can separate us from His love.
Ending:
How great is the love the Father has shown
calling us children of God.
No height and no depth, no devil or foe
can separate us from His love.
Can separate us from His love.
|
||||
8. |
||||
Verse 1
There are things in life uncertain
Mysteries I will never know
There are paths that I have taken
Where I never should have gone
There are lies that try to sway me
But this truth will conquer them
Christ has died Christ is risen
Christ is coming back again
Verse 2
Put to death your sinful nature
Every lust and every greed
Clothe yourselves with Christ's compassion
Gentleness humility
For you died and now are hidden
In this truth that always lives
Christ has died Christ is risen
Christ is coming back again
Chorus 1
I will glory in my Savior
I will boast only in Him
Who has died and is risen
And is coming back again
Verse 3
Since you have been raised with Jesus
Set your hearts on things above
Things in heav'n where Christ is seated
At the right hand of our God
And forgive as He forgives you
Let us all be one in Him
Who has died and is risen
And is coming back again
Chorus 1
I will glory in my Savior
I will boast only in Him
Who has died and is risen
And is coming back again
|
||||
9. |
Depth of Mercy
04:01
|
|||
Verse:
Verse 1
Depth of mercy! Can there be
Mercy still reserved for me?
Can my God His wrath forbear,
Me, the chief of sinners, spare? Me, the chief of sinners, spare?
Verse 2
I have long withstood His grace,
Long provoked Him to His face,
Would not listen to His calls,
Grieved Him by a thousand falls. Grieved Him by a thousand falls.
Chorus
I my Master have denied,
I afresh have crucified,
And profaned His hallowed Name,
Put Him to an open shame. Put Him to an open shame.
Verse 3
Now incline me to repent
let me now my sins lament
Now my foul revolt deplore
Turn, believe, and sin no more.
Turn, believe, and sin, no more.
Chorus 2
There for me the Savior stands,
Holding out His nail scarred hands.
God is love! I know, I feel;
Jesus saves and loves me still. Jesus saves and loves me still.
|
||||
10. |
The Invitation
04:13
|
|||
Verse 1
To every daughter, every son
Every tribe and every tongue
This is the call, the heart of love
This is the invitation
Verse 2
The table's spread with bread and wine
The life and blood of Jesus Christ
Take and eat, raise and drink
This is the invitation.
Chorus
This is the table of the Lord
For everyone there is a place
Taste and see that He is good
The bread of life, the cup of grace
This is the invitation
Verse 3
To every soul, both strong and weak
For every heart that dares to seek
To all condemned there is mercy
This is the invitation
Chorus
This is the table of the Lord
For everyone there is a place
Taste and see that He is good
The bread of life, the cup of grace
This is the invitation
Verse 4
To every daughter, every son
This is where we belong
Take and eat, raise and drink
|
Rick Lee James Springfield, Ohio
Rick Lee James is a singer and songwriter, a hospital chaplain, a gifted speaker, a worship leader and a Podcast host who has worked with the likes of Jason Gray, Andrew Peterson, Sara Groves, Michael Card, Brian Zahnd, Tripp York, Brett Mccracken, Ian Morgan Cron and many more. ... more
Streaming and Download help
Rick Lee James recommends:
If you like Rick Lee James, you may also like:
Bandcamp Daily your guide to the world of Bandcamp