Lyrics:

1.
Out of the light, You descend
Into the darkness, surrounded by sin
My hopeless life to defend;
I’ll raise You high, so high!

CHORUS
You are high above my pain and my sorrow,
So high above my darkness and sin,
You are high above, today and tomorrow,
Over the world, You ascend.
Jesus, Redeemer, and Friend.

2.
Still, in the darkness, You shine.
Healing the wounded, You opened my eyes
Then, on a cross, You would die.
They raised You high, so high!

3.
Up from the grave, You ascend;
“Name above all names,” the Father extends.
After You died for my sin,
He raised You high, so high!

You Ascend - Haden A. Ayers

Lyrics–

1.
There is a place my soul awaits
In the presence of Christ, my King.
And though I caused His deepest pain,
I’ll enter in by His suffering.

2.
You paved the way so clear and straight,
But I stumble so easily.
Teach me, Lord, to seek Your face,
And give me strength when I am weak.

CHORUS.
I will lift my praise to the Highest Name
For setting the captive free.
Oh, You paved the way to the highest place
And opened the gates for me.

You Paved The Way - Haden A. Ayers

Lyrics–

1.
Earthly kingdoms pass away:
Every ruler, every reign,
Every crown, and every throne.
God, we trust in Yours alone.

2.
Build Your Kingdom here today
And redeem this earthen race,
Not that we be lifted high,
But that You be glorified.

3.
Earthly governments will fade;
Still, Your Kingdom will remain.
Part Your lips and speak the Truth
They that tremble be removed.

4.
Lo, the gates are open wide!
Child of Adam, come inside!
Give your worship to the King,
For this dust has been redeemed.

Build Your Kingdom - Haden A. Ayers

I Want to Be Closer - Haden A. Ayers

–Lyrics–

1.
We didn't see You when You came
Into this world of sin and death;
We didn't see You live in shame
In that despised Nazareth;
But we believe You walked upon
This earth You made, O Son of God.
Yes, we believe You walked upon
This earth You made, O Son of God.

2.
We didn't see You lifted high
Amid that wild and savage crew;
We didn't hear You when You cried,
"Forgive, they know not what they do!"
But we believe the work was done
That shook the earth and veiled the sun.
Yes, we believe the work was done
That shook the earth and veiled the sun.

3.
We didn't see the open tomb
Where once Your mangled body lay;
We didn't see the "upper room"
Or meet You walking on the way;
But we believe that angels said,
"Why seek the Living with the dead?"
Yes, we believe that angels said,
"Why seek the Living with the dead?"

4.
We weren't among the chosen few
Who saw You from the earth ascend;
Who raised to heav'n their wond'ring view,
Then low to earth in worship bent;
But we believe that human eyes
Beheld that journey to the skies. 
Yes, we believe that human eyes
Beheld that journey to the skies.

CODA.
Amen, amen, (3x)
We have not seen, but we believe!

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Lyrics adapted from Anne R. Richter’s (?-1857) “We Saw Thee Not –Public Domain

But We Believe - Haden A. Ayers

–Lyrics–

1.
You spoke and the earth was made,
You breathed – we rose from the clay,
Your lips turned night to day,
And the word You chose to say
Was Jesus,
It was Jesus,
Oh, Jesus,

CHORUS.
Jesus, the name above all names,
Jesus, the name above all.

2.
He came; brought God to earth.
He lived; fulfilled God's word.
He died to bury the curse.
Now the only One we serve
Is Jesus,
It is Jesus,
King Jesus,

BRIDGE.
He was the Word in the beginning,
The Firstborn from the grave,
He'll have the last kingdom standing
When it all passes away.

3.
So, kings, take off your crowns
And lords, fall to the ground;
O church, bring forth the sound!
May the only name we shout
Be "Jesus,"
We sing, "Jesus,"
Sing, "Jesus."

CHORUS.
Jesus, the name above all names, (x3)
Jesus, the name above all.

Jesus - Haden A. Ayers

An a cappella arrangement of Elevation Worship’s “I Trust In God”

Trust In God - Elevation Worship, Arr. Haden A. Ayers.mp3

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These hymns were used in the virtual study held by the Biblical Studies Program of Tulsa in May of 2020.

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