Gaither, Bill & Gloria - More Than Wonderful
He promised us that He would be a counselor
A mighty God and a Prince of peace
He promised us that He would be a Father
And would love us with a love that would not cease
Well, I tried Him and I found His promises are true
He's everything He said that He would be
The finest words I know could not begin to tell
Just how much Jesus really means to me
Chorus:
For He's more wonderful than my mind can conceive
He's more wonderful than my heart can believe
He goes beyond my highest hopes and fondest dreams
He's everything that my soul ever longed for
Everything He's promised and so much more
More than amazing
More than marvelous
More than miraculous could ever be
He's more than wonderful
That's what Jesus is to me
I stand amazed to think the King of glory
Would come to live within g the heart of man
I marvel just to know He really loves me
When I think of who He is and who I am
Chorus:
He's everything that my soul ever longed for
Everything He's promised and so much more
More than amazing
More than marvelous
More than miraculous could ever be
He's more than wonderful
That's what Jesus is to me
He's more than wonderful to me
Back to "A Miracle In Harlem" AlbumOh For A Thousand Tongues To Sing Lyrics
Oh For A Thousand Tongues To Sing
Shirley Caesar
Album: He's Working It Out For You
Glory to the Lamb
Whose throne forever reigns
God in the highest
Worthy to merit our praise
CHORUS
O for a thousand tongues to sing
Praises unto Thee
O for a thousand tongues to sing
In honor to the King
We crown You with singing
Our lips shall utter Your praise
In humble adoration
In endless refrain
CHORUS
O for a thousand hands to raise
In honor to the King
O for a thousand hands to raise
In honor to the King
In honor to the King
Back to "A Miracle In Harlem" Album
One More Battle To Fight Lyrics
One More Battle To Fight
(written by Shirley Caesar)
(recorded by Shirley Caesar)
Chorus 1:
Ive got one more battle to fight in this army,
Ive got one more battle to fight in this army.
Im gonna lay my burdens down,
and Im gonna get my crown;
Ive got one more battle to fight in this army.
Verse 1:
Ive been traveling on my journey and Im not tired yet,
through hard trials, tribulations, one day Im gonna get my rest.
I know Im heaven bound and Im gonna get my crown;
Ive got one more battle to fight in this army.
Chorus 2:
I wont have to cry no more in this army,
I wont have to die no more in this army.
Ill see King Jesus there,
Ill be free from all my cares;
Ive got one more battle to fight in this army.
Verse 2:
You can weep like a willow and moan like a dove,
if you want to go to heaven,
oh, you gotta come by love.
Therell be no more suffering here,
Ill be free from all of my fears;
Ive got one more battle to fight in this army.
Chorus 2:
Ill see my mother too in this army,
Im gonna see my father in this army.
I started out a long time ago,
Im gonna meet them on the other shore;
Vamp:
My troubles will be over (yes)
Ill be free at last, yeah (yes)
Im gonna leave this ole world behind (yes)
Ill see Jesus at last (yes)
Will you meet me on the other shore, (yes)
I wont be sick no more (Yes)
My way might not be easy (yes)
And Im not gonna worry bout it no more (yes)
Ending:
Ive got one more battle to fight in this
Back to "A Miracle In Harlem" AlbumOne More Night Lyrics
I, I just read your letter
I can't tell you how I feel
I wish that I could make everything okay
But I know that I'm miles and miles away
But I'll be on my face for you
Praying that the sun will shine again
She'll spend one more night on a dirty floor
Waiting one more day to run out the door
And she's hopin', praying', she's searching for something
There's gotta be something
When, when you're feeling all alone
And everything you've ever known
Leaves you stranded get out now
No place to go
When you feel confusion take your hand
You want to bleed to heal your pain
Look up now the truth will set you free
She'll spend one more night on a dirty floor
Waiting one more day to run out the door
And she's hopin', praying', she's searching for something
There's gotta be something, gotta be
One more night on a dirty floor
When you feel like you can't take it anymore
Hold on, hear me, you're not a mistake
God has been there for you
And you feel...
And it's all that you can take
When you're mixed up inside
You can't tell the truth from the lies
When you cover up your face
'Cause they're screamin' and yellin' at you
And I'm praying
One more night on a dirty floor
Waiting one more day to run out the door
And she's hopin', praying', she's searching for something
There's gotta be something, gotta be
One more night on a dirty floor
When you feel like you can't take it anymore
Hold on, hear me, you're not a mistake
God has a plan for you
You're not alone
You're not alone
One more night
One more night
Back to "A Miracle In Harlem" AlbumPatiently Waiting Lyrics
Patiently Waiting
(written by Danny Graham)
(recorded by Shirley Caesar)
Verse 1:
Dont be weary, dont be dismayed,
Gods going to wipe all of your tears away;
for He knows all your suffering and He knows all pain,
He knows your every weakness, God knows all about your strain.
Chorus:
Hes working it out,
Hes working it out,
I dont know what youve been going through,
but He knows what its all about.
Hes bringing you out,
Hes bringing you out,
keep patiently waiting,
keep patiently waiting,
keep patiently waiting
for I know Hell bring you out.
Verse 2:
Youve been searching for an answer and no one seems to know.
In a world of confusion, thats filled with more confusion,
then you begin to wonder, whats the use of my going on?
Chorus
Bridge:
Hold on, dont you ever give up,
let my Jesus in, I guarantee He knows.
Though the road is rough and the going gets tough,
the hills are hard to climb, looking for peace of mind.
Vamp:
Hold on,
hold on,
hold on,
hold on.
Ending:
Keep patiently waiting,
keep patiently waiting,
keep patiently waiting
for I know Hell bring you
Back to "A Miracle In Harlem" AlbumPray Lyrics
I was once quite confused so down and lost in a maze.
I wasn't one of the few who claim they had all of the answers.
I was one of the many hoping for a better way.
My life been a journey heading slowing for the station.
Now I come to realize what gonna take me to my designation.
Lift up your hearts and your voices as we travel down the lonesome road.
Trusting in the powers that guide our souls.
Someone have to know more than we know.
I see visions of better things than we could imagine.
Just look around see the wonders of His great creation.
Before the cloudy days was life, now let get together and pray.
(Pray)
Everybody touch somebody, hold somebody as we pray. (Pray)
Everybody yea, yea.
Oh yea.
Everybody feel somebody, love somebody as we pray (as we pray)
(Pray)
Everybody help somebody, know somebody as we pray (as we pray)
(Pray)
Yea, yea, yea.
(Pray)
Everybody touch somebody, hold somebody as we pray (as we pray)
(Pray)
Everybody feel somebody, love somebody as we pray.
(Pray)
Everybody help somebody, know somebody as we pray.
(Pray)
Touch somebody, hold somebody, help somebody, know somebody as we pray.
(Pray)
Everybody help somebody, hold somebody as we pray (as we pray)
(Pray)
Everybody love somebody, feel somebody as we pray.
(Pray)
Touch somebody, love somebody, care for somebody, share with somebody, everybody as we pray
(Pray)
Everybody as we pray.
Back to "A Miracle In Harlem" AlbumRescue Me Lyrics
Each step I take from You I see
Who I really am
I know the good in me is only
Your reflection
I look behind me and I see You
No where in sight
I look down, my hands are bound
I can't even praise You and
I'm crying out to You
So come and rescue me
I'm here on bended knee
And I'm crying out to you
All I really, really want is to be free
So take my hand here I am
Oh come and free me
Take my hand here I am
Oh come and rescue me
I've drifted so far
Can't even see the shore
I've been lost in the waves
But haven't been fighting
I'm sinking fast
Oh is there an end to this
I can't breathe I'm In so deep
But You can save me
I'm crying out to You
I'm drowning in my decisions
And I'm frustrated and I'm
Disappointed
It's my world You see and I want out
So come and rescue me
I'm here on bended knee
And I'm crying out to you
All I really, really want is to be free
So take my hand here I am
Oh come and free me
Take my hand here I am
Oh come and rescue me
So come and rescue me
I'm here on bended knee
And I'm crying, I'm crying
I'm crying out to You
I'm crying, I'm crying
I'm crying out to You
Oh come and rescue me
Back to "A Miracle In Harlem" AlbumSomebody Bigger Lyrics
Somebody Bigger
by Jeff Majors
Written by Jeff Majors
Who made the mountains
Who made the trees
Who made the rivers flowing to the sea
And who hung the moon in the starry sky
Somebody bigger than you and I
Who makes the flowers bloom in the spring
And who writes the songs for the birds to sing
And who sends the rain when the earth gets dry
Somebody bigger than you and I
Somebody bigger
We've got to answer
Somebody bigger than you and I
Who made the babies who gave them life
And who gives them dreams
Guides them through the night
And who drives our footsteps along this way
Somebody bigger than you
Back to "A Miracle In Harlem" AlbumSomebody Prayed For Me Lyrics
Somebody Prayed For Me
(recorded by Danny Eason & The Abundant Life Youth Crusade Choir)
Verse 1
Somebody prayed for me,
had me on their mind,
took the time to pray for me.
I'm so glad they prayed,
I'm so glad they prayed,
I'm so glad they prayed for me.
Verse 2
Sopranos My mother
All
prayed for me,
had me on her mind,
took the time to pray for me.
I'm so glad she prayed,
I'm so glad she prayed,
I'm so glad she prayed for me.
Vamp 1
Prayed for me,
prayed for me.
Prayed for me,
prayed for me.
Vamp 2
Sopranos Jesus
All
prayed for me,
prayed for me.
Prayed for me,
prayed for me.
Vamp 3
(I'm so glad they prayed for me).
I'm so glad they prayed for me.
(I'm so glad they prayed for me).
I'm so glad they prayed for me.
(Say, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Vamp 1
Vamp 4
In the garden of Gethsemane.
In the garden of Gethsemane.
In the garden of Gethsemane.
In the garden of Gethsemane.
Ending
Took the time to pray for me.
I'm so glad He prayed,
I'm so glad He prayed,
I'm so glad He prayed fo
Back to "A Miracle In Harlem" AlbumStarting All Over Again Lyrics
Starting All Over Again
(written by Shirley Caesar and Danny Graham)
(recorded by Shirley Caesar)
Verse 1:
That was then but this is now,
I'm starting all over again.
That was then but this is now,
I'm starting all over again.
That was then but this is now,
I'm starting all over again.
That was then but this is now,
I'm starting all over again.
Chorus 1:
Starting all over,
starting all over again.
I'm starting all over, over again.
Verse 2:
I made a lot of mistakes in my life,
but I'm (starting all over again).
But now I'm ready to make things alright,
(starting all over again).
I need a miracle in my life today,
(starting all over again).
'Cause I'm tired of walking in the same old way,
(starting all over again).
Chorus 1
Chorus 2:
You can start over,
start over again.
You can start over,
over again.
Ending:
Starting all over,
start over again.
You can start over,
over again.
Starting all over, start over.
You can start over,
over again.
Back to "A Miracle In Harlem" AlbumSteal Away Lyrics
(duet with Michelle Williams)
Steal away, steal away, steal away to Jesus
Steal away, steal away home I haven't got
long to stay here
(S. Caesar)
My Lord, He calls me
He calls me by the thunder
The trumpet sounds within my soul
I haven't got long to stay here
(Michelle)
Green trees are bending
Sinner stands atrembling
The trumpet sounds within my soul
I havent't got long to stay here
(chorus)
(Michelle)
In the midnight hour
When you need some power
When your heart is heavy
Steal away, steal away home
I haven't got long to stay here
(S. Caesar)
My Lord, He calls me
He calls me by the lightning
(Michelle)
The trumpet sounds within my soul
I haven't got long to stay here
Repeat C
Back to "A Miracle In Harlem" AlbumStrong Man Lyrics
Verse 1
There's a strong man in this house,
with my spiritual eyes I can see.
Here's what this strong man
is doing to my whole family
He's got a grip on the feeble
and the spiritually blind;
strong man you better leave here,
because you're wasting your time.
Stong nan you gotta leave here,
because you're wasting your time.
Verse 2
There's a strong man in this house,
with my spiritual ears I can hear.
Everytime this strong man shows up,
it seems like love dissappears.
He's got a grip on your grandson,
He's holding on to somebody's daughter too;
but strong man you gotta get out of here,
remember grace all of the children comes through you;
strong man you gotta leave here,
because you're wasting your time
Chorus
Go, go,
by the power of the Holy Ghost.
Back to "A Miracle In Harlem" AlbumSweeping Through The City Lyrics
Sweepin' Through The City (Sweeping Through The City)
(recorded by The Caravans, Shirley Caesar, Carlton Pearson & The Azuza Mass Choir, Stephanie Mills, Stovall Sisters, and Ron Kenoly)
(based on Matthew 5 1-12)
Chorus
(Then we'll go) sweepin' through the city,
(where my) captain has gone before
(and we're gonna) sit down by the banks of the rivier;
I won't be back,
I won't be back,
I won't be back no more, no more.
Verse
Blessed are the pure in heart for they'll go,
(sweepin' through the city).
Blessed are the poor in spirit for they'll go,
(sweepin' through the city).
Blessed are they that mourn for they'll go,
(sweepin' through the city).
Blessed are the children of Israel for they'll go,
(sweepin' through the city).
Chorus
Vamp
In that city
C
Back to "A Miracle In Harlem" AlbumSweet Little Jesus Boy Lyrics
Robert MacGimsey - Sweet Little Jesus Boy
Sweet little Jesus boy
They made you be born in a manger
Sweet little holy child
We didn't know who you were
Didn't know you'd come to save us Lord
To take our sins away
Our eyes were blind, we could not see
We didn't know who you were
Long time ago
You were born
Born in a manger Lord
Sweet little Jesus boy
The world treats you mean Lord
Treats me mean too
But that's how things are down here
We don't know who you are
You have told us how
We are trying
Master you have shown us how
Even when you were dying
Just seems like we can't do right
Look how we treated you
But please Sir forgive us Lord
We didn't know it was you
Sweet little Jesus boy
Born a long time ago
Sweet little holy child
We didn't know who you wer
Back to "A Miracle In Harlem" AlbumTell Me Why Lyrics
Tell Me Why by Darwin G. Jackson
Tell me why do you love me like you do
Even when I don't always follow you
Through my test and trials
You always see me through
Lord I know that I can always count on you
Tell me why---
Do you love me like you do
It's not because of any goodness of my own
You still love me
When I'm right and when I'm wrong
In my darkest hour
You give me a new song
Lord I know that I can always count on you
Tell me why---
Do you love me like you do
(Talk: listen I don't know why he loves us,
but I'm glad he does)
Even though I don't know why you choose
To love me so
I'm so glad that I know
That you do
I can rest on the fact
That you always got my back
And I can always put my trust in you
Tell me why---
Do you love me like you do
(Talk: since he does love you, the least you can do
is tell him thank you)
Thank you---
For your love
Thank you---
Thank you---
For your love
Thank you---
(I want to say)
Thank you---
For your love
Thank you---
(could have been dead and gone)
Thank you---
For your love
Thank you---
Back to "A Miracle In Harlem" AlbumThankful Lyrics
I ran across an old box of letters
while I was bagging up some clothes for Goodwill
you know I had to laugh that the same old struggles
that plagued me then are plaguing me still
I know the road is long from the ground to glory
but a boy can hope he's getting some place
but you see I'm running from the very clothes I'm wearing
and dressed like this I'm fir for the chase
no, there is none righteous
not one who understands
there is none who seek God
no not one, no not one
Chorus 1
I am thankful that I'm incapable
of doing any good on my own
'cause we're all stillborn and dead in our trangressions
we're shackled up to the sin we hold so dear
so what part can I play in the work of redemption
I can't refuse, I cannot add a thing
'cause I am just like Lazarus and I can hear your voice
I stand and rub my eyes and walk to you
because I have no choice
Chorus 2
I am thankful that I'm incapable
of doing any good on my own
I'm so thankful that I'm incapable
of doing any good on my own
it's by grace I have been saved
through faith that's not my own
it is the gift of God and not by words
lest anyone should boast
- Chorus 2 (2x) -
Back to "A Miracle In Harlem" AlbumThere Is Power Lyrics
There is power
so much power
Power in the name
in the name of Jesus
Power so much power
Power in His name
repeat
A man came to Jesus
said Lord I want to be healed
body all filled with sores
Lord I want to live
Jesus reached out and touched him
and all his sores went away
just like he healed that man that day
He'll take your sins away cause
repeat chorus
If you really know
the Lord has brought you through
you should stand and shout to the world
that I'm a witness too
you ought to clap your hands
and tell them I have no doubt
through all my troubles and trials
it was Jesus brought me out
repeat choru
Back to "A Miracle In Harlem" AlbumTo The Chief Musician Lyrics
To The Chief Musician
(written by Gabriel Hardeman)
(recorded by Gabriel Hardeman Delegation)
Verse 1:
Only You can pen a song that the angels cannot sing,
write a perfect harmony, make every joybell ring.
Every instrument and voice, to You we make a joyful noise;
Lord, our all to You we bring, You're the Master of everything.
Chorus 1:
To the chief musician, we acknowlege You in every way.
To the chief musician, hallelujah, it is You we praise.
Verse 2:
We are thankful Lord for life,
for Your goodness and for Your mercy.
Lord, we thank You for the music You provided along the way.
We can never fully repay You, Lord for all the good that You have done,
(Lord, our all to You we bring, You're the Master of everything.)
Chorus 2:
(To the chief) chief
(musician) musician,
(we acknowledge You) acknowlege You
(in every way) in every way.
(To the chief) chief
(musician) musician,
(hallelujah) hallelujah
(it is You we praise) it is You we praise.
Bridge:
Ooh,ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh aah...
Rum pa pum...
Hallelujah, all glory, hallelujah, amen.
Hallelujah, all glory hallelujah, it is You we praise
Chorus 2
Ending:
Sopranos: It is You we praise...
Altos: It is You we praise...
Tenors: It is You we praise...
(repeat as desired)
All: It is You we pr
Back to "A Miracle In Harlem" AlbumWe Will Rest Lyrics
The Jackson Sisters- We will rest
Leader: Soon it will all be oversoon it will all be over..we will
Chorus: We will rest
L: were gonna rest yeah
C: We will rest
L: Over yonder
C: Over yonder
L: and over there
C: And over there
L: We will
C: We will rest
L: Were gonna rest yeah
C: We will rest
L: Over yonder
C: Over yonder
L: And over there
C: And over there
L: In a few days it will all be over.just a few days it will all be over.cause we will
C: We will rest
L: We are gonna rest
C: We will rest
L: Over yonder
C: Over yonder
L: And over there
C: And over there
L: We are
C: We will rest (repeat)
L: God is on his way back
To rapture his rightfully owned
Therell be no more heartaches
Therell be no more trouble
Therell be no more crying
Yes we will rest
Where the wicked will cease from trouble
And the weary will be at rest
All the saints..Will sit at his feet and be blessed
Were gonna rest yeah
Always howdy.. and never goodbye
Im gonna see Jesus
When I reach the other side
When I think about it
I can shout about it
C: No more dying in Jesus
L: I dont have to die no more
C: Therell be no more crying in Jesus
L: I dont have to cry no more
C: Therell be no more dying in Jesus
L: Hes gonna wipe
C: Therell be no more crying in Jesus
L: The tears from my eyes
C: Cause were safe in his arms
L: Safe in his arms
C: Help from all harm
L: Help from all harm
C: No more worries in Jesus
L: yeah
C: Over yonder
L: Where the streets are paved with gold
C: Over yonder
L: Therell be no more dying
C: Over yonder (higher)
L: yeah
C: And over there
Back to "A Miracle In Harlem" AlbumYou Alone Lyrics
Desperately wanting
To just find a way
I'm searching and seeking
For someone to save
That it's all right
And it's okay
Like I know You can
That it's all right
And it's okay
Like I know You can
You alone are God
I am Yours and You're mine
And I know the heavens
Will call out Your name if I don't
I close my eyes
And I drift away
To a place I remember
To a place I feel safe
Where it's all right
And it's okay
'Cuz I'm there in Your arms
Where it's all right
And it's okay
'Cuz I'm there in Your arms
You alone are God
I am Yours and You're mine
And I know the heavens
Will call out Your name
Yes I know the heavens
Will call out Your name
You forgive me
You accept me
Just as I am
And You love me
And You want me
To understand
I am Yours and You are mine
And I will worship You yeah,
You alone are God
I am Yours and You're mine
And I know the heavens
Will call out Your name if I don't (yeah, yeah)
You alone are God
I am Yours and You're mine
And I know the heavens
Will call out Your name
And I know the heavens
Will call out Your name
And I know the heavens will worship
You alone
You alone are God, yeah
Back to "A Miracle In Harlem" AlbumYou Are Everything Lyrics
You Are Everything
(written by Michael E. Mathis and Shirley Caesar)
(recorded by Shirley Caesar)
Chorus:
You are everything that we need,
through winter, summer, spring or fall.
All of the countless times we've failed,
yet Your grace still prevails;
Lord, You're everything,
let the praises ring,
Lord, You're everything we need.
Verse:
If I could mend all of the broken hearts in the world,
I'd heal every man, woman, boy, or girl.
But I know someone who can,
He holds the power in His hands,
it's Jesus, He never fails.
Chorus 2:
You are everything that we need,
through winter, summer, spring or fall.
(All of the countless times we've failed),
(yet Your grace still prevails);
(Lord, You're everything),
let Your praises ring,
Lord, You're everything we need.
Vamp 1:
Everything we need,
You're everything.
Vamp 2:
Everything we need,
You are everything.
Vamp 3:
Everything we need,
You are everything.
Everything we need,
You, You're everything, yeah
Back to "A Miracle In Harlem" AlbumYou Are Everything We Need Lyrics
"You Are Everything We Need" by Shirley Caesar
Album: He's Working It Out For You
CHORUS
You are everything that we need
Through winter, summer, spring or fall
All of the countless times we've failed
Yet Your grace still prevails
Lord, You're everything
Let the praises ring
Lord, You're everything we need
If I could mend all of the broken
hearts in the world
I'd heal every man, woman, boy or girl
But I know someone who cares
He holds the power in His hand
It's Jesus. He never fails.
CHORUS
Everything you need
He's been my mother
He's everything
He's been my father
Back to "A Miracle In Harlem" AlbumYou're Next In Line For A Miracle Lyrics
You're Next In Line For A Miracle
(written by Michael E. Mathis and Shirley Caesar)
(recorded by Shirley Caesar)
Verse:
Have you ever walked with the Lord all night long,
wondering how you were going to pay your bills?
And a still small voice says, "be strong",
"sometimes struggle is my will".
And they were late, I'm always all time,
get ready for your miracle, move to the front of the line;
today is your day, you're next in line for a miracle".
A miracle, the Holy Ghost said, "it's your miracle"
you're next in line for your miracle.
Chorus:
You're next in line for a miracle,
your breakthrough.
You're next in line for a miracle,
you have kept the faith,
today is your day for a miracle.
Vamp 1:
Today is your day.
Vamp 2:
Today is your day;
take it by faith, take it by faith.
Ending:
Today is your day for a mir
Back to "A Miracle In Harlem" AlbumYou're Next In Line For A Miracle Lyrics
Verse:
Have you ever walked with the Lord all night long,
wondering how you were going to pay your bills?
And a still small voice says, "be strong",
"sometimes struggle is my will".
And they were late, I'm always all time,
get ready for your miracle, move to the front of the line;
today is your day, you're next in line for a miracle".
A miracle, the Holy Ghost said, "it's your miracle"
you're next in line for your miracle.
Chorus:
You're next in line for a miracle,
your breakthrough.
You're next in line for a miracle,
you have kept the faith,
today is your day for a miracle.
Vamp 1:
Today is your day.
Vamp 2:
Today is your day;
take it by faith, take it by faith.
Ending:
Today is your day for a miracle.
Back to "A Miracle In Harlem" Album