My version of this wonderful song by Michael W. Smith by request again.. lyrics below;
Above all powers, above all kings
Above all nature and all created things
Above all wisdom and all the ways of man
You were here, before the world began

Above all kingdoms, above all thrones
Above all wonders the world has ever known
Above all wealth and treasures of the earth
There's no way to measure what you're worth

Crucified, laid behind a stone
You lived to die, rejected and alone
Like a rose, trampled on the ground
You took the fall and thought of me
Above all

Above all powers, above all kings
Above all nature and all created things
Above all wisdom and all the ways of man
You were here, before the world began

Above all kingdoms, above all thrones
Above all wonders the world has ever known
Above all wealth and treasures of the earth
There's no way to measure what you're worth

Crucified, laid behind a stone
You lived to die, rejected and alone
Like a rose, trampled on the ground
You took the fall and thought of me
Above all

Like a rose, trampled on the ground
You took the fall and thought of me
Above all

Thank you Jesus
Hallelujah

ABOVE ALL (cover) lyrics included

Excuse the vocals as I am not a vocalist.  Wrote this song with Bruce Wallace.  Like any opinion..Thanks

AMAZING GRACE WHAT AN AWSOME SOUND By Doc Van Nice and Bruce Wallace

From my personal worship time on my keyboard. Nothing fancy .just my musical prayer.  Seeing all that is going on with lawlessness and hate in this country. I really want to see people as HE sees them. Thought I would share this.  Nothing fancy
Lyrics,
Open our eyes, Lord,
we want to see Jesus,
to reach out and touch him,
and say that we love him.
Open our ears, Lord,
and help us to listen.
Open our eyes, Lord,
we want to see Jesus.

OPEN OUR EYES LORD WITH VOCAL   cover nothing fancy just my musical prayer

Again inspired to do this piece this way.. it is different than what i have done in the past.  I am so amazed at this inspiration and I give God the credit.

YAHWEH original by doc van nice vocals by Lucy

My heart is broken for all the family's and especially the children who have to suffer through this stupid war..  I pray for them.  This piece came out of my anguish for what is happening.  Maranatha!!!

WAR'S ECHO ... ( God help us turn swords into plows)pray for Ukraine's music artists as well

Facing some large trials and challenges has inspired me to do this piece.  Thinking of all those who are facing disappointments and  regrets in their lives.  This music came out of those honest feelings.

SPIRITUAL REFLECTIONS (A soulful journey)

Middle of the night inspiration again for another keyboard composition and this came out.  I totally had a different direction for this to Go but God had other plans for it.  So here it is as it came to me.  Again left in the mistakes so as to not disrupt the original spirit of the piece.  forgiveness is such a merciful thing we don't deserve.  It is Grace in action.   thanks for listening.  Maranatha

FORGIVEN

This just came to me with images in my head.  This is a first rough cut and done spontaneously.  
couldn't stop until this was done.  Just stuck there in my head until I recorded this.  compulsive

WAR IN HEAVEN (Betrayal)

Missing them all .Had a life changing health problem recently and thinking of this theme a lot lately.  Seeing them face to face may be sooner than I expected.  No regrets. Thank you all for your support.

WISH I COULD SEE THEM AGAIN (an old mans wish) By Doc Van Nice

Was working on another project when this one came suddenly and spontaneously.  I left it as I got it.  It is rather humbling to find that you are not the one in control of the music that is coming out.  The world is becoming darker and darker.   We need the light that can pierce the darkness.  This was my thought as the music came out.

LIGHT OF THE WORLD (a new dawn breaking)

Part two of War In Heaven..  came upon me suddenly while just fooling around on the keyboard.  I was not in control of what came out.  Done spontaneously and I was very surprised by it.

WAR IN HEAVEN..THE SACRIFICE

Many years ago we invited an older gentleman I worked with to thanksgiving dinner.  After dinner asking about his family he said never married and all his family save himself were killed in a concentration camp.  To say the least I was shocked  and  shaken.  By the time he finished we all were crying and I was deeply moved.  Seeing a documentary just recently brought It all back.   Tried to put my feelings to music.  This spontaneous piece was made at that time.  I Cry still remembering that tattooed number on his arm.

HEAVEN CRIED

Coming out of a depression..this old song came back to me..  It helped me so much I decided to make a cover with my arrangement.  Lyrics below
Draw Me Close
Michael W. Smith

Draw me close to you
Never let me go
I lay it all down again
To hear you say that I'm your friend
You are my desire
No one else will do
'Cause nothing else can take your place
To feel the warmth of your embrace
Help me find the way
Bring me back to you
You're all I want
You're all I've ever needed
You're all I want
Help me know you are near
Draw me close to you
Never let me go
I lay it all down again
To hear you say that I'm your friend
You are my desire
No one else will do
'Cause nothing else can take your place
To feel the warmth of your embrace
Help me find the way
Bring me back to you
(chorus)
You're all I want
You're all I've ever needed
You're all I want
Help me know you are near
You're all I want
You're all I've ever needed
You're all I want
Help me know you are near

DRAW ME CLOSE  by Michael W. Smith (cover) keyboard/piano

Was thinking recently what is true worship?  It came to me that like music it should come from the heart and then this music came to me.  It is spontaneous so it is not perfect but it is truly from my heart and I would like to think of it as a true worship .    Heaven knows we need hope in this new world we live in and in my thinking it starts with true worship of the  one who gives hope.

WORSHIP

I was asked to start sharing the music I play during my personal prayer and worship time.  so here is  one of those to share. Sometimes so difficult to play as it touches me so deeply at times

HOW HE LOVES (cover) David Crowder Band

This is from my personal worship time.. by request to post.. It just came out this way while I was playing so am sharing it as asked.  Lyrics below

your voice is the voice that
Commanded the universe to be
Your voice is the voice that
Is speaking words of love to me
How can it be?

Awesome God, Holy God
I worship You with wonder
Awesome God, Holy God
As You draw near Ím humbled
By Your majesty and the mystery
Of Your great love for me

Your arms are, the arms that
Hung shining stars in deepest space
Your arms are, the arms that
Surround me in a warm embrace
Amazing grace

Awesome God, Holy God
I worship You with wonder
Awesome God, Holy God
As You draw near Ím humbled
By Your majesty and the mystery
Of Your great love for me

AWESOME GOD (YOUR VOICE IS) (COVER) lyrics added

This was done by request..A song done when we all thought we would be drafted to Nam.. somehow connected some of us to that war..  For you Kenny.. tried to stay true to the original on my keyboard.

NIGHTS IN WHITE SATIN (cover by request) the Moody Blues

LYRICS BELOW
Though I can't see Your holy face
And Your throne in heaven above
It seems so far away
Though I can't touch your nail scarred hands
I have a deep and unspeakable joy
That makes my faith to stand

Chorus
Lord, I believe in You
I'll always believe in You
Though I can't see you with my eyes
Deep in my heart
Your presence I find
Lord, I believe in You
And I'll keep my trust in You
Let the whole world say what they may
No one can take this joy away
Lord, I believe

Born from above
You are God?s only chosen one
you're the one and only true way
To the Father?s heart
You died for all sin
Then you rose and now live again
Conquering death and the grave
So that I might live
Repeat chorus twice

LORD I BELIEVE IN YOU (cover)Crystal Lewis by request with lyrics

It seems like the world is going through a never ending time of rain..Time to pray.
Maranatha....

RAINY DAYS

Attempted to do this as well as I could..hope it doesn't disappoint..kind of rough and not sure about the mix

LAMB OF GOD cover by request..best i could do?

The reality of this pandemic outbreak is overwhelming..we are going to lose friends and family with this pandemic..brings me to tears thinking about it and can't believe it is happening..my uneasiness with this comes out in this piece..this is not a beautiful piece by any means  but a reflection of where I am emotionally locked in my house.  Maranatha!! and please pray for the victims and their families!!

OUTBREAK

From my personal worship time on my keyboard. Nothing fancy.just my musical prayer as of late seeing all that is going on with lawlessness and hate in this country. I really want to see people as he sees them.  thought I would share it.
Lyrics,
Open our eyes, Lord,
we want to see Jesus,
to reach out and touch him,
and say that we love him.
Open our ears, Lord,
and help us to listen.
Open our eyes, Lord,
we want to see Jesus.

OPEN OUR EYES LORD cover just my musical prayer) simple Lyrics

A number of years ago while working in the ICU one of the patients died and coded after heart surgery. He was only 42 years old.  He did survive after being dead for about 15 minutes.  When visiting with him the next day he told me of his experience of going to heaven and given a choice to stay or come back.  He had smaller children and although he wanted to stay he chose to come back. What really made it interesting was that while we were coding him and before he left for heaven he could see us working on him and could give me details of what was happening. That is the inspiration for this piece.  Heaven is real for any who doubt....

VALLEY OF THE SHADOW   inspired by the 23rd psalm and a personal experience with an NDE individual

making music feeds my soul. Will continue as long as I am able and appreciate your support .Hope you enjoy these pieces that I loved doing and sharing. God bless you all>

doccrax

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