After Abe, Justin, Bret, and Dave met while singing as the “homeless guys” for Michael McLean’s Forgotten Carols they have built a legacy of inspirational music. They have grown to become one of the most sought after groups in contemporary Christian music, from performing at universities, community events, youth conferences, corporate shows, EFYs, and sporting events all around the world. They are able to connect with people of all faiths through the amazing music that they create.
Their ability to talk about important gospel topics (and have fun) through popular music allows them to reach people from all walks of life with a universal Christian message.
This beautiful collection of inspirational and fresh hymn arrangements motivate and uplift listeners of all ages. With favorite Shadow Mountain Records artists such as David Osmond, Mercy River, Josh Wright, Alex Boyé, and more, this album is perfect for brightening your day and lifting your spirit.
After a break of several years Jericho Road is back, debuting its first-ever hymn album, Day of Rest. Day of Rest has beautiful arrangements of favorite hymns. Day of Rest features songs including “I Need Thee Every Hour,” and “Beautiful Savior.” Invite the Spirit into your home anytime with these musical messages of faith and hope.
1.Amazing Grace / My Chains Are Gone
(Traditional / Louie Giglio / Chris Tomlin)
Amazing grace
How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I’m found
Was blind, but now I see
‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed
My chains are gone
I’ve been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, Amazing grace
The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures
My chains are gone
I’ve been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, Amazing grace
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine
But God, Who called me here below
Will be forever mine
Will be forever mine
You are forever mine
Abide with me fast falls the eventide
The darkness deepens, Lord with me abide
When other helpers fail and comforts flee
Help of the helpless, oh, abide with me
Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day
Earth’s joys grow dim, its glories pass away
Change and decay in all around I see
O Thou who changest not, abide with me
Abide with me; ’tis eventide,
And lone will be the night
If I cannot commune with thee
Nor find in thee my light.
The darkness of the world, I fear,
Would in my home abide.
O Savior, stay this night with me;
Behold, ’tis eventide.
O Savior, stay this night with me;
Behold, ’tis eventide.
Public Domain
4. Behold the Wounds
(David Naylor/John Pearson)
Behold the wounds in Jesus’ hands
The Marks upon His side.
Then ponder who He meant to save
When on the cross He died.
We cannot see the love of God
Which saves us from the fall,
Yet know that Christ from wood and nails
Built mansions for us all.
Behold the out-stretched hands of Christ
Our God, who came to save,
Whose love and grace redeems our souls
And lifts us from the grave.
Though bruised and battered as we stray
His loving hands caress,
He washes and annoints with oil
Then in His arms we rest.
Behold the wounds in Jesus’ hands,
Look to your Lord and live
He yearns to bless you with His love
And all your sins forgive.
Oh empty is the heart of man
When it is filled with sin.
Come open wide your broken heart
And let your Savior in!
Behold His wounded hands and feet!
Come touch and see and feel
The wounds and marks that you may know
His love for you is real.
Then as you fall to worship Him
And wash His feet in tears,
Your Savior takes you in His arms
And quiets all your fears.
Your Savior takes you in His arms
And quiets all your fears
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?
Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?
Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?
Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?
Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?
Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?
Public Domain
6. Homeward Bound
(Marta Keen Thompson)
In the quiet misty morning
When the moon has gone to bed
When the sparrows stop their singing
And the sky is clear and red
When the summer’s ceased its gleaming
When the corn is past its prime
When adventure’s lost its meaning
I’ll be homeward bound in time
Bind me not to the pasture
Chain me not to the plow
Set me free to find my calling
And I’ll return to you somehow
If you find it’s me you’re missing
If you’re hoping I’ll return
To your thoughts I’ll soon be listening
In the road I’ll stop and turn
Then the wind will set me racing
As my journey nears its end
And the path I’ll be retracing
When I’m homeward bound again
Bind me not to the pasture
Chain me not to the plow
Set me free to find my calling
And I’ll return to you somehow
In the quiet misty morning
When the moon has gone to bed
When the sparrows stop their singing
And the sky is clear and red
O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder
Consider all the works Thy Hand hath made,
I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder,
Thy pow’r throughout the universe displayed;
And when I think, that God, His Son not sparing
Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in
That on the Cross, my burden gladly bearing
He bled and died to take away my sin
Then sings my soul,
My Savior God, to Thee,
How great Thou art!
How great Thou art!
Then sings my soul,
My Savior God, to Thee,
How great Thou art!
How great Thou art!
When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation,
And take me home what joy shall fill my heart!
Then I shall bow in humble adoration
And there proclaim “My God, how great Thou art!”
Then sings my soul,
My Savior God, to Thee,
How great Thou art!
How great Thou art!
Then sings my soul,
My Savior God, to Thee,
How great Thou art!
How great Thou art!
When I think I’m going under
Part the waters, Lord
When I feel the waves around me
Calm the sea
When I cry for help
Oh, hear me, Lord
And hold our Your hand
Touch my life
Still the raging storm in me
I need thee every hour
Most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like
Thine can peace afford.
I need thee every hour
Stay thou nearby
Temptations lose their power
When thou art nigh
I need Thee, O I need thee
Every hour I need thee
O bless me now, my Savior,
I come to thee
I need thee every hour
In joy or pain
Come quickly and abide
Or life is vain
I need Thee, O I need thee
Every hour I need thee
O bless me now, my Savior,
I come to thee
Fair is the sunshine,
Fairer the moonlight,
And all the stars in heaven above.
Jesus shines brighter,
Jesus shines purer,
He brings to all the world His light
Fair are the meadows,
Fairer are the woodlands,
Robed in flowers of blooming spring;
Jesus is fairer,
Jesus is purer;
He makes our sorrowing spirit sing.
Beautiful Savior,
Lord of the nations,
Son of God and Son of Man!
Thee will I honor,
Praise, and give glory;
Give praise and glory evermore
Public Domain. Author Unknown
Translated by Joseph A. Seiss, 1823-1904
11. It Is Well With My Soul
(Horatio Spafford/Philip P. Bliss)
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well with my soul.
It is well with my soul,
It is well, it is well with my soul.
But, Lord, ’tis for Thee, for Thy coming we wait
The sky, not the grave, is our goal
Oh, trump of the angel! Oh, voice of the Lord!
Blessed hope, blessed rest of my soul!
It is well with my soul,
It is well, it is well with my soul.
And, Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
Even so, it is well with my soul.
It is well with my soul,
It is well, it is well with my soul.
Public Domain
12. Softly and Tenderly
(Will L. Thompson)
Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
See, on the portals he’s waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.
Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not his mercies,
Mercies for you and for me?
Come home, come home;
Ye who are weary come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
Calling, O sinner, come home!
O for the wonderful love he has promised,
Promised for you and for me!
Though we have sinned, he has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me.
Come home, come home;
Ye who are weary come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
Calling, O sinner, come home!
The bestselling LDS band of all time has finally compiled its greatest hits on one spectacular album! Abe, Justin, Bret, and Dave have thrilled audiences around the world for years with their infectious combination of rich harmony, smooth beats, and uplifting messages.
“Closer”
I see you in the stars at night
The way they’re always shining
Giving off their light and
I know who you are but I
Want to know you better
Better than I do
Wanna run to your side, want to understand
Wanna know what it’s like to touch your hand
So take me
Closer to your heart
Closer to your soul
You’re the only one I want to get to know
You know that
I don’t care how far I have to go
If I get closer, closer
Closer to your heart
Tell me what I need to do
I would brave the desert
Any kind of weather
I’ll give up the world for you
Follow where you lead me
Anywhere you are
I’m surrounded by grace when you’re next to me
And there’s no other place that I’d rather be
Chorus
Every single day
From now until forever
I pray that every step would take me
Closer, closer
Chorus
“Every Single Tear”
You feel insignificant
A whisper in the wind
Sometimes you think nobody knows your name
But there’s Somebody watching over you
And he knows everything you’re going through
He sees every single tear
He feels everything you’re feeling
Wants to hold you close and dry your eyes
Oh your heart is what he hears
When the world just hears you crying
No matter what the pain
He cares about every single tear
Overwhelmed by circumstances
Out of your control
And hope can be the hardest thing to find
When you’re like a heart without a home
You don’t have to face this hurt alone
Chorus
If God adores the lilies of the field
And cares for every sparrow in the sky
How much more is he aware
Of your sorrow and despair
How much does he care about your life
Chorus
“If I Lose My Way”
Have you been here before?
Do you know the road I’m walking?
Have you been out here
When that cold north wind blows?
Can you promise me I’m gonna get to where I’m going?
I’ll trust you now like I’ve trusted You before
But if I lose my way will You come find me?
If I forget who I am will You remind me?
It’s a long, long road
And I’m not gonna make it on my own
Every time I try to make it through without You
If I lose my way, I stumble and I fall
Will You be my strength through the valley and the shadow?
Will You be there to answer when I call?
Chorus
I’ve known dark nights
But there were stars
I’ve seen stormy days
But the sun was never far away
I’ve known loneliness and pain
But I’ve felt the peace of heaven
And the love of Your embrace
And if I lose my way
You will come find me
If I forget who I am
You will remind me
It’s a long, long road
And I don’t have to make it on my own.
And if we lose our way
He will come find us
If we forget who we are
He will remind us
It’s a long, long road
And we don’t have to make it on our own
Chorus
“Inside of Me”
You feel insignificant
A whisper in the wind
Sometimes you think nobody knows your name
But there’s Somebody watching over you
And he knows everything you’re going through
He sees every single tear
He feels everything you’re feeling
Wants to hold you close and dry your eyes
Oh your heart is what he hears
When the world just hears you crying
No matter what the pain
He cares about every single tear
Overwhelmed by circumstances
Out of your control
And hope can be the hardest thing to find
When you’re like a heart without a home
You don’t have to face this hurt alone
Chorus
If God adores the lilies of the field
And cares for every sparrow in the sky
How much more is he aware
Of your sorrow and despair
How much does he care about your life
Chorus
“Time”
Time is a tickin’
Are you listenin’
When you find out what you’re missin’
You’ll be wishin’
That you would’ve taken
Time is a wasting
Are you waiting
To find that yours is taken
You’ll awaken
When you’re running out of time
Time is a moving
Are you using
Your time or are you choosin’
To be losing
The precious gift of time
It went so fast
But you thought it would last
And I wonder when you’ll see that
Your time’s run out
It’s time
To make the best of time
Just trust and you will find
There’s something you can do
To make the best of time
You gotta understand
When you reach out your hand
Someone’s reaching out for you
Just leave your fears behind
It’s time
Why are you waiting
Hesitating
To change your situation
Stop delaying
Don’t live your whole life blind
He is your best friend
So remember when
Your life seemed like a whirlwind
He was waiting
Forever by your side
It goes so fast You think it’s gonna last
But I wonder when you’ll see
That the time is now
Chorus
You can never live your life over
There’s no crying on anyone’s shoulder
How long can you walk the line
No more faces to hide behind
You gotta just trust and believe it
Put your faith in what you can’t see yet
You know it’s not too late
He’s guiding you along the way
Chorus
“Over My Head”
I tried to figure it out
Time and time again and time again
I guess there’s just some things I’ll never understand
‘Cause Your ways aren’t our ways
But deep down in my soul
Down in my soul
There is one thing I know that I know
I’m in over my head
Right where I wanna be
I’m so lost within your love
The love that always covers me
So high, so deep, so wide
A strong and cleansing tide
My soul has found a place to rest
I’m in over my head
I’ve been holding on
Now I’m letting go, just letting go
Gonna let your love carry me away
I don’t know where I’m going
But I’m surrounded by the truth
And I can feel the current pulling me
Deeper and deeper into you
Chorus (2x)
You see me for who I am
You did reach out your hand
You made me understand
That your love has always covered me
“Love Will Find You There”
No one left to fool
Every wall you’ve built is gone
Don’t know what to do
To get off the path you’re on
You are questioning the very truths
You’ve believed in all along
Looking back on how it used to be
You wonder what went wrong
Deep inside your heart there is a prayer
That love will find you there
Living with the pain from the choices you have
made
Knowing how to change
But believing it’s too late
Ev’ry chance you take convinces you
That you don’t know who you are
But a voice inside is telling you
You’ve never gone too far
Whispering the promise of a prayer
That love will find you there
There’s a broker heart that’s healing
There’s a life that has been changed
There are answers to the prayer that you have
prayed
When you’re sure your soul can’t make it one
more day
Love will find you there and light your way
One who knows your heart
And sees what you can’t see
Has been there from the start
And believes in what you’ll be
He will shine a light through ev’ry darkest fear
you’ll ever know
His arms are reaching out to you through the
ones who love you so
He will hear your heart’s unspoken prayer
That love will find you there
Love will find you there
“I Believe”
I’ve been let down
And I’ve had my share of doubt
I’ve gone the rounds
Trying to figure it out
I’m filled with questions
Searching for my place
I was reaching to find me
The answer was right inside me
And it blows me away
I believe
in the power I feel
It’s changing my heart
I know that it’s real
I’m finding myself, I know who I am
And what I can be
Cause I believe
I fell the world
watching my every move
It seems my worth
is something that I have to prove
Don’t try and tell me
How to live my life
Cuz I got a higher vision
It’s my own life I’m livin’
And I’m gonna fly
Cause
Chorus
Cause I believe
In the power within us
We’ve got to believe
Chorus
“Testify to Love”
Every color of the rainbow
All the voices of the wind
Every dream that reaches out
Reaches out to find where Love began
Every word of every story
Every star in every sky
Every corner of creation
Live to testify
Chorus:
For as long as I shall live
I will testify to Love
I’ll be a witness in the silences when words are not enough
With every breath I take
I will give thanks to God above
For as long as I shall live
I will testify to Love
From the mountains to the valleys
From the rivers to the sea
Every hand that reaches out
Every hand that reaches out to offer peace
Every simple act of mercy
Every step to kingdom come
All the hope in every heart will speak what Love has done
Chorus
Repeat Chorus
“Lift Me Up”
Every now and then I lose my way
I wander off the path
And I need Someone to find me
When I think the pain is here to stay
And I might not make it back
You remind me
I think it’s one of those mysteries
We’re not meant to figure out
You’ll be there when I need You most
I have no doubt
Even when my thoughts are far from You
Even when I wander from the truth
You are always there beside me
Everytime I try and walk alone
Thinking I can make it on my own
And I fall when I begin
You’re there to lift me up again
It always happens right out of the blue
When I’m in my darkest hour
And it’s feeling like forever
Something always makes me think of You
And I can feel Your power more than ever
I think it’s one of those mysteries
We’re not meant to figure out
You’ll be there when I need You most
I have no doubt
Chorus
Even when I’m barely hanging on
I am weightless in Your love
And my fear is gone
Chorus
“What His Love is For”
You say the world is cold and gray
Your eyes are brave but your confidence is slippin’ away
I see shadows
Move across your face
And I wish I could save you
Take you from this place
Beyond the ache you feel right now
There’s one who feels it more
So open up and let it go
That’s what His love is for
That’s what his love is for
You’re convinced you’ve got to carry this all on your own
It’s so hard for me to see you try and do this alone
Right here, right now
Oh can’t you feel
That He’s close, that He’s waiting
He can help you and He will
Chorus
Nothing you can do will change His love for you
Whatever it is — He’s gonna be there for you
“You Melt the Madness”
Some days it feels like I am walking through a storm
A strong wind blowing at my heart
I long for shelter only You can give me, Lord
You are all I need cause
You’re the Prince of Peace
You melt the madness
You calm the fear inside me
When the world is spinning out of control
You stop the struggle
Lord, it’s Your love that brings sweet rest to my sould
And my heart knows
You melt the madness
You melt the madness
It seems this crazy world is never gonna change
So, Lord, I want You to change me
And in the chaos I’ll be calling out Your name
Won’t You set me free
With Your serenity?
Chorus
Come what may
No matter what I face
I’ll be still, and know that You are God
Chorus
“Deeper Still”
Here I am in this familiar place again
Standing on the shore of my complacency
Ankle deep in love I was once swimming in
Shallowness has taken over me
But the current pulls the sand
And moves my stubborn feet
From the dryness of the land
To where the waves pound over me
Take me deep enough where I can see
The bottom of Your heart
Deep enough that I can know Your will
Take me deep enough to know that we will never be apart
When I get there take me
Deeper still
Take me through the wonders of Your faithfulness
Help me see the depth of my own need
Lead me to the water where Your mercy is
For You and You alone can set me free
I am covered by Your grace
Far away from the shore
As You’re taking me to places i have never been before
Chorus
I want to drown in the water
I want to drown in Your truth
Take me all the way under
Where I have to trust in You
Chorus Here I am in this familiar place again
Standing on the shore of my complacency
Ankle deep in love I was once swimming in
Shallowness has taken over me
But the current pulls the sand
And moves my stubborn feet
From the dryness of the land
To where the waves pound over me
Take me deep enough where I can see
The bottom of Your heart
Deep enough that I can know Your will
Take me deep enough to know that we will never be apart
When I get there take me
Deeper still
Take me through the wonders of Your faithfulness
Help me see the depth of my own need
Lead me to the water where Your mercy is
For You and You alone can set me free
I am covered by Your grace
Far away from the shore
As You’re taking me to places i have never been before
Chorus
I want to drown in the water
I want to drown in Your truth
Take me all the way under
Where I have to trust in You
Chorus
“Come Thou Fount”
Come, Thou Fount of every blessing,
Tune my heart to sing Thy grace
Streams of mercy, never ceasing,
Call for songs of loudest praise.
Teach me some melodious sonnet,
Sung by flaming tongues above.
Praise the mount! I’m fixed upon it,
Mount of Thy redeeming love.
Here I raise my Ebenezer
Here by Thy great help I’ve come
And I hope, by Thy good pleasure,
Safely to arrive at home.
Jesus sought me when a stranger,
Wandering from the fold of God
He, to rescue me from danger,
Interposed His precious blood.
O to grace how great a debtor
Daily I’m constrained to be.
Let Thy goodness, like a fetter,
Bind my wandering heart to Thee.
Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it,
Prone to leave the God I love
Here’s my heart, O take and seal it,
Seal it for Thy courts above.
“For the Love of a Woman”
For the love of a woman a man unlocks his heart
And reveals all the secrets it holds
And the love of a woman will find his better part
When he gives her the key to his soul
He will listen to her dreams
He will ask her what she needs
He will help her build the life she wants to live
He will hold her when she cries
With a love that never dies
All these things he will give
For the love of a woman
For the love of a woman a man will sacrifice
While he waits for a moment of grace
With the love of a woman a man will pay the price
For the trust that he sees in her face
He will open any door
Leave the life he knew before
To convince her that he’s all she’ll ever need
And when he’s afraid to start
He will step into the dark
‘Cause he knows she’ll give his eyes the power to see
With the love of a woman
And he promises to help her dreams come true
No there’s nothing in this world that he won’t do
Though he’s not a work of art
He will try with all his heart
To become the man she knows that he can be
With the love of a woman
The love of a woman
He will give his life
For the love of a woman
This extended play CD (5 tracks) features the newest song by Lowell Alexander, one of today’s premiere songwriters in contemporary Christian music. Lowell previously wrote “You Melt the Madness” and “Nothing Matters” from the Jericho Road True North album and has taken time from his busy Nashville schedule to write “The Center of My Prayer” specifically for this current
