Song Lyrics

2010
02.20

There is Therefore

Written and adapted from Scripture by Dan Bagan

What can wash away my sin?  Nothing but the blood of Jesus

What can make me whole again?  Nothing but the blood of Jesus

Oh precious is the flow, that makes me white as snow

No other fount I know,  nothing but the blood of Jesus

Nothing but the blood of Jesus

There is therefore no condemnation (repeat)

CHORUS -    There is therefore now no condemnation

For those who are in Christ Jesus

Oh, O, O, there is therefore now no condemnation

For those who are under the blood

(repeat)

For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus

Has set us free from the law of sin and death

The sins we’ve confessed have been thrown by the Father

In the sea of forgetfulness

CHORUS

We are heirs of the Great I Am, washed in the blood of the Lamb

CHORUS

For those who are under the blood

For those who know that…

Oh precious is the flow, that makes me white as snow

No other fount I know,  nothing but the blood of Jesus

Nothing but the blood of Jesus!

(c) Dan Bagan 2006

I Was Born To Praise You

By Dan Bagan

Who is born to praise you, my God?

And who is born to need you, oh Lord?

Who is born to love you, my God?

And who is born to honor you, Lord?

And who alone is worthy,  to seek Your face?

And who may call on Your Amazing Grace?

I was born to praise You

I was born to need You

I was born to love You, Lord, with all my heart

Whoa, I was born to honor You

I was born to serve You

I was born to come to You, as a child of God

Even as  I  seek Your face

You will pour  upon me all of Your Amazing Grace… A -  men.    (repeat)

©   Dan Bagan  2006

Answer To Prayer

Words by Dan Bagan and Connie Smith                                                                         Music by Dan Bagan

What if I told you, you were somebody’s answer to prayer?

Might sound crazy?

We look up to heaven, Ooo, when all around us

A miracle is standing right there

We are His hands, His feet, His eyes… oh yes we are

Chorus

When you hear a voice cry out, we need a hero

Where a teardrop falls, why can’t I go

And be the love of Christ so the world will know

That His light shines everywhere,

When we’re somebody’s answer to prayer

So what if I told you, that you were a blessing in disguise?

Might sound crazy?

We look in the mirror, and we tell ourselves,

Who am I ?   Send somebody else

Cause I’ve got nothing left to give…   Oh don’t believe it….

Chorus

Do it from the heart of Jesus,  bringing heaven down to all.

Be a glimpse of His own glory

Let His final commandment be your greatest call

When you hear a voice cry out, we need a hero

Where a teardrop falls, why can’t we go

And be the love of Christ so the world will know

That His light shines everywhere,

When we’re somebody’s answer to prayer

So go be somebody’s answer to prayer

© Dan Bagan 2007

Do I Re-Crucify Him?

Words & Music by Dan Bagan

“My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord nor be discouraged when rebuked by Him.”

Do I re-crucify Him oh, when I deny Him? I know

I cause Him pain, time and time again

But do I re-crucify Him oh, when I deny Him,  and turn and walk way

From all I know to do and the things I need to say

Chorus:

But He said, “In this world you will be tempted and have trouble,

Facing mountains that look way too high to climb

For my Name you will grieve, but by faith you must believe

In this life when you fall, take heart

For you I’ve overcome it all, I have overcome it all, for you I have overcome it all.”

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths.”    I know I know…

But do we re-crucify Him oh when we deny Him?

I know we cause Him pain,

Time and time again but do we re-crucify Him

Oh when we deny Him,

And turn and walk way from all we know to do and the things we need to say

Chorus

Christ I lay my life before you I will worship and adore you

Help me Lord to seek your face to understand the Father’s grace  (repeat)

Oh Jesus, my Saviour

So I don’t re-crucify You, I can’t deny You I won’t cause you pain, time and time again

I don’t re-crucify You and I won’t deny you, don’t let me turn away

From all I know to do and the things I need to say

“I will never leave you or forsake you…”

© 2007 Dan Bagan

Let Him Go

Words and Music by Dan Bagan

A minute after he was born I held him in my arms

…Not the daughter I’d been dreaming of…

But I watched him and my tears  began,  then  I  kissed his head

And I prayed as he received a father’s love

In him I saw reflections of the man I am today

And I’d teach him everything a boy should know

Then someone whispered words that nearly tore apart my heart

“Sir, your time is up, you need to let him go.”

Father what was it like that day in heaven when you gave up your own son?

And you watched Him go to someone else’s arms?

Was it empty ‘round the mansions,  Ooo,  with-out  Him there?

I need to know……   did it take a Father’s love  to let him go?

Well I’d like to say things worked out fine as my son became a man

And the dreams we had for him had all come true

But somewhere in a darkened cloud we watched him slip away

And we prayed, “Father God, what can we do?”

I flew him to a place where they could watch him night and day

In an airport I told him I loved him so

Then someone echoed those same words that tore apart my heart

“Sir your time is up, you need to let him go.”

Father, what was it like that day in heaven when they crucified your son?

How many tears were shed for this, your perfect plan?

Who even wrapped their arms around you, like you did  for me

I need to know….    did it take a Father’s love?

What was it like   that day in heaven,  when your son came home?

What did the angels sing when He first appeared?

How did you celebrate the moment you wrapped him in your arms

I  need to  know…   did it  take a father’s love…  a  father’s love?

It  takes  the Father’s love….   to bring him home.

(I love you son. See you real soon…okay?)

© 2007 Dan Bagan

Can I Pray For You?

By Dan Bagan

Can I pray for you ‘cause you’ve been on my mind?

Can I pray for you when the world has been unkind?

But what we count as gain the world counts as loss

So can I lay your burdens down at the foot of the cross?

Can I pray for you ‘cause you’ve been on my mind?

Can I pray for you when the world has been unkind?

Can I pray for you ‘cause you’ve been on my heart?

Can I pray for you when your life’s been torn apart?

(Can I pray for You?)

Can I hold your hand as you walk down this road?

Try and understand,  help you bear your load?

When the morning light appears, let your pain be washed away

May He dry all your tears, and your joy return again

Repeat

Can I pray for you ‘cause you’ve been on my mind?

Can I pray for you when the world has been unkind?

Can I pray for you ‘cause you’ve been on my heart?

Can I pray for you when your life’s been torn apart?

© 2005 Dan Bagan.

My God

By Dan Bagan

Why do some men always make it while others seem to fall?

How can we understand the simple meaning of it all?

So I go to God, to my God

Why is there so much pain and sadness, Ooo, and all this fear?

Why do some folks live in darkness when hope is ever near?

I turn to God, to my God

Chorus

(I take it to) the Father of creation, who showers me with love

He fills me with His Spirit; I can never get enough

I am humbled by His presence and so I kneel in awe

Of my God… oh my God

I will praise you , oh, my God … I will praise you , oh, my God

Why do people hate each other,  Ooo, and turn to war?

I wonder if they even know what they are fighting for?

I pray to God… to my God…

If we’d learn to love each other we’d turn it all around

Imagine billions joined in praise, how glorious the sound

For my God, oh my God…   worshipping

Chorus (2x)

© Dan Bagan 2007

A Child of the King

By Dan Bagan

I am proud to be a child of the King

There’s no higher place than underneath His wings

Just to feel His love, like a living spring

I’m so proud to be a child of the King

I kneel here as a soldier of the cross

All my richest gains, I count as loss

I will honor Him for all His suffering

By living proud to be a child of the King!

CHORUS

I lift my voice, I raise my hands

The view is heaven bound from where I stand

Father make me one holy offering

Cause more than life I’m proud to be

A living child of the King, My King!

I’m a child of the King!

There’s a call on every woman, every man

The time is now for all to make a stand

Will you live for Christ, give Him your everything,

And shine your light as a child of the King?

Chorus (2x)

© Dan Bagan  2006

Why Can’t I Feel You Jesus?

Words and Music by Dan Bagan

She remembers a child who would run to your arms

With teardrops, butterflies, and stories

Then a promise to a young girl; how you’d always be there

And with all of her heart she believed you

But now she cries, “why can’t I feel you Jesus?

Did I wander too far to find my way home?

Oh I know there’s a heaven above me

But I’ve forgotten why you even love me”

She cries, “why can’t I feel you Jesus?

I’ve got to find you somehow

‘Cause Jesus, I need to feel you now.”

It felt like a moment and her true love was gone

And life meant her job and three children

Some days it’s all she can do to hold on

And she’s never felt so alone

And now she cries, “why can’t I feel you, Jesus?

Did I wander too far to find my way home?

Oh I know there’s a heaven above me

But I’ve forgotten why you even love me.”

She cries, “why can’t I feel you, Jesus?

I’ve got to find you somehow

‘Cause Jesus, I need to feel…”

With little league, cubs, and bills to pay

Ballet class, school, and P.T.A.

A battle with her daughter’s will

Then she  hears you whisper “Peace, be still”

And she cries, “now I can feel you Jesus

I never wandered too far to find my way home

With heaven all around me and above me

I know just how much you love me

Now I can feel you, Jesus

I knew you’d find me somehow

And Jesus?

It’s so good to feel you now. “

© Dan Bagan 2006

Country Music In My Mind

(Gospel Music in My Heart)

Words and Music by Dan Bagan

Oh, there’s country songs a – playin’ on and on in my mind

All those fav’rite tunes from my radio

The best of friends… beside me all the way

And I hope country music in my mind is here to stay

“Mamma” was the “Good Hearted Woman” in my life

The times she “Help me Make it Thru the Night”

I dreamed the “Gambler” and me went “On the Road Again”

But the “Green, Green Grass of Home” was kept in sight

Oh “Me and Bobby McGee” tried so hard not to laugh

When a “Crazy” “Desperado” took the floor

But that “Rhinestone Cowboy,”  he knew “The Dance”

And he’s not “Lookin’ for Love” anymore

I fell for “Delta Dawn” her “Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain”

In a “Heart Aches by the Number” overhaul

She said “She Believes in Me” just not “Forever and Amen”

Well, I’ll be back “Before the Next Teardrop Falls

Yeah there’s country songs a – playin’ on and on in my mind

All those fav’rite tunes from my radio

The best of friends… beside me all the way

And I hope country music in my mind is here to stay

But you know…  I was standing “In the Garden” when I met “Amazing Grace”

They found me “Cryin’ in the Chapel”  “On My Knees”

I saw “Nothing but the Blood” on an “Old Rugged Cross”

And I asked Him, “Why me Lord” tell me please?

“I Believe” with all my heart  “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands”

And though “I May Never Pass This Way Again”

With “How Great Thou Art” “It is Well With My Soul”

And there’ll be “Peace in the Valley” “Amen”

So there’s Country songs a – playin’ on and on in my mind

But Gospel ones a – livin’ in my heart

Like the best of friends… stoppin’ by to pray

Country music in my mind, Gospel music in my heart

This Mighty gift of song is here to stay…..yeah!

© 2007 Dan Bagan

Let ‘Em Ride!

Words and Music by Dan Bagan

Dedicated to my country Dad, Grant Smith

One day he headed ‘cross his land as cowboys love to do

When he found himself in heaven for a moment or two

Oh, then he saw Jesus there with a smile upon his face

“My child your cowboy tears of joy bring honor this place”

He took him round the mansions, down a road with gold for sand

To a place where mighty horses stood awaiting his command

That boy knew that he was home and he whispered to the Lord,

“Can I tend them for you Master, as my heavenly reward?”

Oh now tears fell from the Savior’s eyes, His arms spread open wide

“John, saddle up the finest one then, open the gates boys, and…

Chorus

Let ‘em ride…  as far as he can go!”

So he rode across the universe and saw the earth below

All of Glory cheered when he returned and again that cowboy cried

How would he describe the day he heard,

“Open the gates, open them boys…  and let ‘em ride!”

Let ‘em ride!

Well, before he went back home he asked, “Lord what have I done

To deserve a gift so precious, from a place that’s still to come?”

“My son, each child you taught to ride, you showed the Father’s love

And when you led them to their knees all heaven smiled above

Most went on to spread the word, why, we counted far and wide

Till one day God said, “Bring you up  then open the gates boys and…”

(chorus)

Well, he won’t forget his heaven time; he can’t wait to return

But for now he still had work to do, more to teach and learn

His horse and him stared ‘cross the land with a humble sense of pride

Till a tiny voice behind him asked, “ Hey mister, Can I have a ride?”

©  Daniel L. Bagan   2006

God is on His Throne

Words and Music by Dan Bagan

Chorus

(I know that) God   is on   His throne

And someday heaven will be my home

But He sent His son and the Holy Ghost

So we would not be alone

Till we see God, my God on His Throne

I turned on the news today and it was bad of course

If the price of gas goes up again I’m buying me a horse

They’ve studied nearly everything, made us scared to take a breath

So far the only thing they all agree?

Living causes death

Just remember   (chorus)

Does life before we went online seem like some fairy tale?

Cause now all day long our world stops ‘cause buddy, we’ve got mail!

And what they show now on TV, well, I just have this hunch

That the days of innocence were lost, with the Brady Bunch… still…

Chorus

Some see God as every creature, a rock, a fish, a tree

Holy cow!  If that’s true then in His image, does a Walrus look like me?

They say we must be understanding all religions should unite

And when my Jesus comes again… will it matter who was right?

All I know is…

(chorus)

I won’t face this world alone when my God is on His throne

© Dan Bagan 2007

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