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Praise The Lord

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A collection of learning tracks for my original worship songs and my arrangements of CCM songs.

Haden A. Ayers

Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) - Arr. Andrew Martin

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

For my great grandparents, Vance and Oleta.

Lyrics:

1.
When softly loosed are silver lines
And youthful days are gone,
My soul will gaze out over the pines
And Jesus will take me home.

My soul will never grow old;
My vessel will be made to hold.
My Lord, I long for that land o'er the pines
Where waiteth my heavenly home.

2.
My brother, what else shall we bring?
For flowers, fading, fall.
My Father, take this life from me
Unto Thy trumpet call.

My soul will never grow old;
My vessel will be made to hold.
My Lord, I long for that land o'er the pines,
But I cannot stand alone–
O Risen, please carry me home.

O Risen, Take Me Home - Haden A. Ayers

–Lyrics–

1.
You fill my heart with songs to sing,
I give it back in praise.
With every breath You give to me,
I give it back in praise. 
You are my Joy, You are my Peace,
I give it back in praise.
My Purpose and my Destiny,
I give it back in praise.
How can I ever repay?

CHORUS.
God, I worship You
As my soul longs to do;
All that I have,
I give it back in praise.
As a sacrifice
I will give my life;
All of my heart
Into Your arms I raise.
All that I have,
I give it back in praise.

2.
You fill my soul with life anew,
I give it back in praise.
And all my darkness runs from You,
I give it back in praise. 
You are my Fortress, safe from sin,
I give it back in praise.
Your kingdom overcomes again,
I give it back in praise.
How can I ever repay?

CHORUS.
God, I worship You
As my soul longs to do;
All that I have,
I give it back in praise.
As a sacrifice
I will give my life;
All of my heart
Into Your arms I raise.
All that I have,
I give it back in praise.

BRIDGE.
God, I fall before You,
I worship and adore You,
I’ve nothing for You but praise
(2x)

CHORUS.
God, I worship You
As my soul longs to do;
All that I have,
I give it back in praise.
As a sacrifice
I will give my life;
All of my heart
Into Your arms I raise.
All that I have,
I give it back in praise.

I Give It Back In Praise - Haden A. Ayers

Come to the Water - Jason Coon

–Lyrics–

1.
My trouble comes like a raging sea;
Out on the water You stand.
Although the storm is surrounding me,
You're reaching out Your hand.

2.
My ship is sinking in doubt so deep,
My faith is tossed in the waves
When, through the thunder, I hear You speak:
"My child, be not afraid."

CHORUS.
No matter how deep You will call me,
I will follow,
I will follow on.
When my feet get to sinking,
I'll be clinging
To Your reaching arm.
Where You lead me, God, 
I will follow on.

3.
I'm stepping out on the water, God.
I'll put my trust in Your will.
I'll leave this shipwreck, I'll follow on;
You call me deeper, still.

Where You Lead Me (Peter's Song) - Haden A. Ayers

Lord's Prayer - Glenn Sulley, Arr. Haden A. Ayers

–Lyrics–

1.
We’re lost in this world of great pain and woe,
Where Satan’s pow’r only seems to grow,
But we know that there is a place of rest,
For God has sent His very best.

2.
We’ll sing of Your grace ‘til Your Son returns.
We pray to You; help our hearts to learn
Of what You have done and what You’ve forgiv’n
That we might see You someday in heav’n.

CHORUS.
Over sickness and pain, over fear, over hate,
Over every burden, even when they seem great.
Over Satan’s best plans, o’er the pow’r of the grave,
Over all that this world may throw our way.
You claim victory, dear Lord, for me.

CODA.
We claim victory, dear Lord, through Thee.

Victory - Jason Coon & Kelan Owen

–Lyrics–

1.
Lord, give us Christian homes!
Homes where the Scripture is planted and learned,
Homes filled with mercy and lead by Your Word,
Homes where Your Spirit endures.

2.
Lord, give us Christian homes!
Be with the fathers and help them lead on;
May they be present, consistent, and strong,
Shielding their families from wrong.

3.
Lord, give us Christian homes!
Be with the mothers and help them to love;
May they be robed in good works from above,
Showing the power of your blood.

4.
Lord, give us Christian homes!
Be with the children and help them to grow;
Teach them the fruits of Your Spirit to show,
Keeping them safe from the foe.

Lord, give us Christian homes!

——————

Inspired by B.B. McKinney’s (1886-1952) “God, Give Us Christian Homes.”

Lord, Give Us Christian Homes - Haden A. Ayers

Lyrics:

v1
In the shadows of all my faults,
Oh Lord, from You I stray.
I am lost within the echoes
Of all my own dismay.
Though, unworthy of Your favor,
You shower me with grace.
In Your boundless love, I find my home awaits

v2
Though I’m unworthy of You, Lord,
You see beyond my flaws.
Your love, perfect in beauty
Can break through all my walls.
In the tenderest voice of mercy,
Lord, You call me by my name,
Lifting me from my sorrow and my shame.

v3
Throughout all trials that I face,
And every tear I cry,
You hold me ever near You,
And never pass me by.
In Your boundlessness of mercy,
Lord, my heart can find its song,
For within Your love, I know where I belong.

Chorus
I’m unworthy of Your grace.
I’m unworthy of Your face.
Though I’m so unworthy, Lord,
You came down to set me free.
I’m unworthy of Your grace.

I'm Unworthy - Andrew Martin

What a Beautiful Name - Hillsong, Arr. 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

Lyrics:

1.
When heavy rains fall down,
When people are not around
That used to be in our lives,
It feels like our world's crashing down.
We don't know how to think,
We don't know how to feel,
We don't know where to turn
When the darkness surrounds.
Yet, all through the night,
The Psalms remain right:
My trust is in You.

Chorus.
My trust is in You,
My trust is in You,
With every morning, Your mercies are new
Lord, my heart rests with You,
My heart rests with You,
With every morning, I lean into You
And give thanks,
God, You are great,
My trust is in You. 

2.
Show me Your ways of old,
Teach me Your paths, lead me right.
On You I wait, O Lord,
For You are the God of my life.
Lord, You're good, ever kind,
Merciful, and upright;
Teach the humble Your ways
And the sinner make right.
Pardon my name
For Your name's sake;
I know You will save.

Lyrics: Lane Branch
Composition Lane Branch & Haden A. Ayers

© Copyright 2025 Lane Branch & Haden A. Ayers. www.WithAllMyBreath.com. All Rights Reserved.

My Trust Is in You (Psalm 25) - Lane Branch & Haden A. Ayers

Something New - Haden Ayers & Jason Coon

Dying For My King - Ivan Costa

Closer - Randy Gill

To You Alone - Haden A. Ayers

Shine, Jesus, Shine! - arr. Haden A. Ayers & Joey Hickey

I Am Not Ashamed - Ivan Costa

Heal Me, O Lord - Ivan Costa

-Lyrics-

1.
I will rise in rejoicing,
I will rise and repent
Because He called my name!
I will rise from the water
And be cleansed from within.
Oh, when He calls for me, I will rise!

2.
I will rise for the Savior,
I will rise for the Lord
Because He called me name!
I will rise with the Spirit
To rebuild and restore.
Oh, when He calls for me, I will rise!

3.
Then I'll rise in the morning
From that old dusty grave
Because He called my name!
And I'll rise to the Heavens
On the promise He gave.
Oh, when He calls for me, I will rise!

CHORUS
I will rise, I will rise,
I will rise when He calls for me!
I will rise, I will rise,
I will rise when He calls for me.

What a Beautiful Name - Hillsong, Arr. Haden A. Ayers

Haden Allen Ayers