Lyrics:
Mama left me her Bible that had pointed my soul toward the light
She’d warned me to watch for idols and taught me to always do right
She read each word so preciously and prayed I’d treasure every verse
But I turned from the Bible and did not keep Jesus first

It’s time to put Jesus first and read God’s word and pray
I want less from this world and more of God every day
Let me get on my knees and pray so long until it hurts
As my time on earth’s running out give me time to put Jesus first

Today I picked up the Bible my mama left me so long ago
I read the words so vital that had set her heart aglow
Its pages all worn and tattered as God gave her such a thirst
To teach me to do what matters and to know to put Jesus first

Mama, I know your tears that for the wayward son you shed
And mama, God heard your prayers and I see His footsteps ahead

It’s time to put Jesus first and read God’s word and pray
I want less from this world and more of God every day
Let me get on my knees and pray so long until it hurts
As my time on earth’s running out give me time to put Jesus first

It’s time to put Jesus first and read God’s word and pray
I want less from this world and more of God every day
Today I opened the Bible my mama left me so long ago
I read the words so vital that had set her heart aglow
Mama left me her Bible that had pointed my soul toward the light
She’d warned me to watch for idols and taught me to always do right

It's Time To Put Jesus First

We enjoy writing and producing Americana songs.  Janice's 2018 Americana album All Over The Map, her 2020 blues album Am I Blue Enough and her 2023 blues album Deep In The Domain are streaming on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon,  Youtube and other platforms.  We appreciate you checking them out!

Just another nobody who's not here to be somebody.  I write songs because I can't help it, and it helps me.  If I add them here, I'm less likely to keep mixing them.  Creativity is a stream with many tributaries, and sometimes one runs through us.  The stream is more creative when tributaries meet, and I'm grateful for the collaborative efforts of others.

I compose songs, write lyrics and sing most of them. I don't have  'one'  style. It depends on my mood or on certain issues that are going on in our world. AND some listeners can even tell which songs are genuine 'Birchwood-songs' (!)

It's Time To Put Jesus First

Charlie Fogle