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Bible Songs Lyrics
1. The Story Of Noah
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Scriptural Reference:Genesis 6:9 - 9:19, Luke 3:23, 36, Matthew 24:37-39, Hebrews 11:7, 1 Peter 3:20, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 2 Peter 2:5, 9, 3:5-7, 11-13
Now this is the story of Noah's time when people who did good were hard to find
But Noah was good and was liked by God and brought up his family the same
God said he would bring a great flood.
Everyone would drown in the mud
'Cause they wouldn't do what they should
It would rain and rain
So Noah went telling from town to town. If they wouldn't listen they'd surely drown
They didn't believe him but turned away. Now wasn't that an awful shame.
God said he would bring a great flood.
Everyone would drown in the mud
'Cause they wouldn't do what they should
It would rain and rain
Then Noah went building an ark, you know. Whatever God told him he'd do just so.
His wife and his sons Japheth, Ham and Shem, and their wives were free from all blame
God said he would bring a great flood.
Everyone would drown in the mud
'Cause they wouldn't do what they should
It would rain and rain
Then God said to Noah to fill the ark and it became like a safari park
with lions and tigers, then two by two, all of the animals came
His family also got in the ark. The door it was shut and the sky grew dark.
The heavens were opened, the flood came down. But those in the ark were all saved.
God said he would bring a great flood.
Everyone would drown in the mud
'Cause they wouldn't do what they should
It would rain and rain
And haven't you noticed how in our time the people who do good are hard to find
We need to find out what we have to do so we can be free from all blame
God said he would bring a great flood.
Everyone would drown in the mud
'Cause they wouldn't do what they should
It would rain and rain – and rain – and rain . . .
2. How Did They Get Here?
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Scriptural Reference:Genesis 1:1-31, Romans 1:20, 21, Psalms 8:3, 139:14-16, Isaiah 40:26, 28, Job 26:14, Psalms 92:5, 33:6, 36:9, Ecc 3:11, Matt 19:4, Prov 3:19, 20
Picture heather on hills and soft flowing streams and all the animals, some we never have seen.
There's so much harmony and such variety too. Haven't you wondered who put them all here for you?
How did they get here? Don't you want to know?
Someone strong and very wise created them long ago
Someone strong and very wise created them long ago
Look at the flowers with all their colours so bright,
in so many sizes - they're a beautiful sight
Come smell their fragrance - in this season they bloom.
Haven't you wondered who put them all here for you?
How did they get here? Does someone make them grow?
Someone strong and very wise created them long ago
Someone strong and very wise created them long ago
Gaze up to heaven at those beautiful stars. Sparkling so bright - their glory shines from afar.
You feel so tiny, the universe is so vast! It makes you wonder - staring into the past.
How did they get here? Don't you want to know?
Someone strong and very wise created them long ago
Someone strong and very wise created them long ago
His name is Jehovah.
3. Time For Activity
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Scriptural Reference:Psalms 28:2, 47:1, 134:2, Prov 6:10, 10:18, Luke 21:28, Galations 6:9, 10, Acts 20:20, 35, Isaiah 35:5, 6, 25:8, Revelation 21:3, 4, 1 Peter 1:13, Matthew 6:9, 10
It's not the time to drop your hands - Oh lift up your hands
The time for work is now at hand - Yes lift up your hands
Eyes of blind will see again And the deaf will hear again
We will hear the voiceless people calling God himself will be with us
Taking death away from us Gone will be all the pain and mourning
The time has come to raise our head - Oh lift up your head
And if we don't tire out by then Soon we'll be there when . . .
Eyes of blind will see again And the deaf will hear again
We will hear the voiceless people calling God himself will be with us
Taking death away from us Gone will be all the pain and mourning
The time we live in is the end - No, you can't pretend
While we pray for our God to send - Soon, his kingdom when . .
Eyes of blind will see again And the deaf will hear again
We will hear the voiceless people calling God himself will be with us
Taking death away from us Gone will be all the pain and mourning
4. Happy Times
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Scriptural Reference:1 Timothy 1:11, Titus 2:13, James 1:12, 5:11, Galatians 5:22, 23, Hebrews 10:24, 25, Psalms 42:4, 5, 43:4, 5, Psalm 100:1, 2, Isaiah 25:9
We have a chance to be happy - Come on don't throw it away
This is a time to be happy
Throwing all of our worries and our cares out of the way.
I said that all of the world should be happy - Why should there be only few
Let's share out joy with all others - Help them to be happy too.
When you find yourself lonely with a sadness coming on
There is something positive to do - you can help
people who like yourself too could be feeling rather low
you may find that your giving helps you through
yes you should do that because ..
We have a chance to be happy - Come on don't throw it away
This is a time to be happy
Throwing all of our worries and our cares out of the way.
I said that all of the world should be happy - Why should there be only few
Let's share out joy with all others - Help them to be happy too.
Sing along with a happy song or hum a happy tune
Whistle over a joyful melody
because we know, and it's for a certainty that peace is coming soon
That's when everyone lives in harmony - as it should be - So I say ..
We have a chance to be happy - Come on don't throw it away
This is a time to be happy
Throwing all of our worries and our cares out of the way.
I said that all of the world should be happy - Why should there be only few
Let's share out joy with all others - Help them to be happy too.
5. Dream Tonight (Lullaby)
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Scriptural Reference:Proverbs 22:6, Isaiah 48:17, Psalms 100:3, 1 Peter 5:7, Proverbs 6:20-22, 2 Peter 3:13, Psalms 37:29, 46:8, 9 (see also Playing in the Paradise)
Goodnight, dream tonight Who's gonna make you happy?
Sleep tight, Dream tonight It's got to be your Mummy and Daddy.
Who's gonna teach you? Who's gonna be with you all life through?
It's got to be your Mum. It's gotta be your Dad, Jehovah too.
Goodnight, dream tonight Who gave you breath to be here?
Sleep tight, dream tonight Who is it wipes away tears.
Who keeps their thoughts and innermost feelings
just for you? It's got to be your Mum.
It's gotta be your Dad, Jehovah too.
[Instrumental]
Goodnight, dream tonight You're the best gift there could be.
Sleep tight and dream tonight of what a paradise you will see.
A whole world of joy, a future of peace waits for you
So listen to your Mum, Listen to your Dad, Jehovah too.
Goodnight, sleep tight and dream.
6. True Love
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Scriptural Reference:1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Colossians 3:12-14, 1 John 4:8-11
Love is sharing, Love is caring True love is long suffering and kind
Try it and you'll find Love is bearing and believing
Yes it hopes all things and it endures
This I know for sure.
Love's a perfect bond So I know that it's what we need
if this glowing here in our heart is to survive
No, it never fails. Should the world collapse around us
it will still be found even stronger than our lives.
Love is stronger, will last longer.
True love takes you through the troubled times
This is what I find.
I've been happy. Still I'm happy.
All because I benefit from love -
must be from above
Love's a perfect bond So I know that it's what we need
if this glowing here in our heart is to survive
No, it never fails. Should the world collapse around us
it will still be found even stronger than our lives.
Love is sharing, Love is caring True love is long suffering and kind
Try it and you'll find Love is bearing and believing
Yes it hopes all things and it endures
This I know for sure.
Love's a perfect bond So I know that it's what we need
if this glowing here in our heart is to survive
No, it never fails. Should the world collapse around us
it will still be found even stronger than our lives.
7. Playing In The Paradise
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Scriptural Reference:Genesis 1:27, 28, 31, Isaiah 45:18, 55:11, Psalms 37:11, 46:9, 145:16, Isaiah 11:6-9, 25:8, 1 John 2:17, Psalms 115:16, Proverbs 2:21, Matthew 5:5
Wouldn't it be lovely, wouldn't it be nice
- all the children playing free in a paradise.
They play with all the animals having lots of fun.
Lambs and tigers cuddle up then in the field they run.
And the cats all sing; Meeow Meeow
The dogs wont find it rough (ruff ruff)
See the crocodile has a smile
And the sheep can't laugh enou uh uh gh
And all the lions are feeling fine
There's freedom everywhere
and everyone wants a hug
From panda and koala bear (panda and koala bear)
Wouldn't it be lovely, wouldn't it be nice
- all the children playing free in a paradise.
Elephants are dancing proud, stomping with their feet
Sounding like a trumpet call to every one they meet
And the cats all sing; Meeow Meeow
The dogs wont find it rough (ruff ruff)
See the crocodile has a smile
And the sheep can't laugh enou uh uh gh
And all the lions are feeling fine
There's freedom everywhere
and everyone wants a hug
From panda and koala bear (panda and koala bear)
Wouldn't it be lovely, wouldn't it be nice
- all the children playing free in a paradise.
So if you want to be there too in that paradise
Listen to your Mum and Dad – always take their advice –
And the cats all sing; Meeow Meeow
The dogs wont find it rough (ruff ruff)
See the crocodile has a smile
And the sheep can't laugh enou uh uh gh
And all the lions are feeling fine
There's freedom everywhere
and everyone wants a hug
From panda and koala bear (panda and koala bear)
8. Doing Things My Father's Way
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Scriptural Reference:John 8:44, Psalms 5:6, Revelation 21:8, Matthew 6:9, Eph 4:25-29, 31, 1 Cor 15:33, Proverbs 13:20, 28:7
I don't want to tell a lie. If I do my mum will sigh.
It will make my Father cry if I tell a lie.
Even if you tease and try to tempt me
I will only look the other way
Because I know I only will be happy
When I always do things in my Father's way.
I don't need to beg or steal. I will always have my meals
I know how my Father feels, I wont beg or steal
Even if you tease and try to tempt me
I will only look the other way
Because I know I only will be happy
When I always do things in my Father's way.
I don't want to play with them. Bad words they have all spoken
They are not my Fathers friends so I wont play with them
Even if you tease and try to tempt me
I will only look the other way
Because I know I only will be happy
When I always do things in my Father's way.
I listen to Mum and Dad. I don't want to make them sad.
No, you can't make me do bad, 'cause I love Mum and Dad
Even if you tease and try to tempt me
I will only look the other way
Because I know I only will be happy
When I always do things in my Father's way.
Bridge:
This is what I tell my 'friends'
if every bad ways they defend
This is what I say to them - I always say …
9. Genesis To Revelation
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Scriptural Reference: - Names of Bible books Note from Composer: I wrote this song for my daughter when she was two years old to help her learn her Bible books and although she could barely pronounce the names of the books she could sing the song within a really short time (and she was really cute singing it too :-) Most people get the hang of it after only a few goes but here's a tip if you're trying to find a Bible book fast: After you become familiar with the song it's a good idea to get into the habit of starting to sing from different places. I suggest; Ruth & Samuel . . . and Proverbs Ecclesiastes . . . Ezekiel Daniel . . . Galatians Ephesians . . . This way when someone mentions a minor prophet like "Amos" you can start directly at Ezekiel and be there in a couple of seconds.
This is just a simple song to help you learn your Bible books
Some have tried their whole life long but then a simple song was all it took
Genesis Exodus Leviticus and Numbers - Deuteronomy Joshua and Judges
Ruth and Samuel Kings and Chronicles - Ezra Nehemiah Esther Job and Psalms
Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song of Solomon, Isaiah Jeremiah Lamentations
Ezekiel Daniel Hosea and Joel, Amos and Obadiah
Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk then there's Zephaniah
Haggai and Zechariah and Malachi
Matthew Mark Luke and John, Acts and Romans Corinthians
Galatians Ephesians Philippians Colossians Thessalonians
Then comes Timothy and Titus, Philemon
Hebrews James Peter John, Jude and Revelation
Now you've heard me sing it through - It's as plain as ABC
I'll repeat it just for you - Wont you sing along with me.
Genesis Exodus Leviticus and Numbers - Deuteronomy Joshua and Judges
Ruth and Samuel Kings and Chronicles - Ezra Nehemiah Esther Job and Psalms
Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song of Solomon, Isaiah Jeremiah Lamentations
Ezekiel Daniel Hosea and Joel, Amos and Obadiah
Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk then there's Zephaniah
Haggai and Zechariah and Malachi
Matthew Mark Luke and John, Acts and Romans Corinthians
Galatians Ephesians Philippians Colossians Thessalonians
Then comes Timothy and Titus, Philemon
Hebrews James Peter John, Jude and Revelation
10. The Twelve Apostles
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Scriptural Reference:Matthew 10:2-5, 7, Isaiah 35:5, 6, 25:8, Matthew 26:14-16, Exodus 21:32, Zechariah 11:12, Acts 1:23-26
Jesus chose twelve apostles and sent them forth for God's sheep to save
Now we know he chose 12 of them but do you know their names?
There was Simon the one called Peter and Andrew his brother
James and John - sons of Zebedee. With Philip he sent forth others -
Bartholomew, Thomas too. Matthew the tax collector
James the son of Alphaeus, Simon and Thaddaeus.
And there was Judas Iscariot who betrayed his lord for merely the price of a slave
He was replaced by Matthias who for his lord went forth God's sheep to save
(repeat names)
There was Simon the one called Peter and Andrew his brother
James and John - sons of Zebedee. With Philip he sent forth others -
Bartholomew, Thomas too. Matthew the tax collector
James the son of Alphaeus, Simon and Thaddaeus.
And there was Judas Iscariot who betrayed his lord for merely the price of a slave
He was replaced by Matthias who for his lord went forth God's sheep to save
Jesus chose twelve apostles and sent them forth for God's sheep to save
Now we know he chose 12 of them and now you know their names?
Songs For Sharing
1. A Special Friendship
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Scriptural Reference:Proverbs 2:6, 18:24, Psalms 15:1-5, 103:13, 14, 111:10, 116:5, James 1:5, 4:4, 1 Peter 5:7, Luke 1:50, Ephesians 2:4, Romans 11:33, Acts 17:27, Hebrews 11:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, 1 John 3:22, 23, 5:14, 15
A friend is a really special person, someone who's loyal and is true.
And when there is no other, he's closer than a brother
There's really nothing that he wouldn't do for you.
But I need a really special friendship, someone who can show me how to give.
Someone with the wisdom and the power of God who can teach me how to live.
Yes I've found a really special friendship to help me if I'm ever feeling down.
I never want to lose it ‘cause my friend is God and He keeps me safe and sound.
So when I feel the whole world on my shoulders and no one else can tell me what to do.
I can't control my feelings, but before I hit the ceiling,
There's only one I know that I can still turn to ….
Yes I need a really special friendship, with someone who can understand my heart.
Someone with the mercy and the love of God who can teach me where to start.
Yes I've found a really special friendship to help me if I'm ever feeling down.
I never want to lose it ‘cause my friend is God and He keeps me safe and sound.
Have you found your life is dull and empty? Why not peer into The Book of life.
And then apply it's wisdom and get out of this system
And pray to God in earnest to remove your strife …
Yes I need a really special friendship, with someone who can understand my heart.
Someone with the mercy and the love of God who can teach me where to start.
Yes I've found a really special friendship to help me if I'm ever feeling down.
I never want to lose it ‘cause my friend is God and He keeps me safe and sound.
Then you'll find a really special friendship, to help you if your ever feeling down.
You'll never want to lose it ‘cause your friend is God and He keeps you safe and sound.
Yes we've found a really special friendship to help us if we're ever feeling down.
We never want to lose it ‘cause our friend is God and He keeps us safe and sound.
Yes He keeps us safe and sound.
2. That's All There Is To Life
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Scriptural Reference:Ecclesiastes 1:3, 11:9, 10, 12:1, 13, 14, John 17:3, Matthew 28:19, 20
I know when I get older I'd like to learn to dance.
I'd rehearse all the quicksteps if I could get a chance.
Or I could be good at tennis and winning every set
But if that ever fails me, my next love's clarinet!
But most of all I want just to live my life in a way that's good – and please my God
(That's all there is to life)
Then I know I'll find a true peace of mind with a joy of life that will not end.
I'd like to own some horses and ride them all day long.
I'd play with all the animals if I lived on a farm.
Or I could play the guitar and entertain my friends
But that wont bring me happiness in life that will not end
But most of all I want just to live my life in a way that's good – and please my God
(That's all there is to life)
Then I know I'll find a true peace of mind with a joy of life that will not end.
Yes every child I know has got at least eighteen ambitions
Telling me what they will be when they grow up
Coming up with occupations as if it's a competition.
But deep down inside they know
their hearts will change as they will grow and grow
But most of all I want just to live my life in a way that's good – and please my God
(That's all there is to life)
Then I know I'll find a true peace of mind with a joy of life that will not end.
If I could be a doctor, I'd cure you of your ills
But it's not every sickness that can be cured with pills.
Or I could be a teacher, yeah a good one's hard to find.
Yes I could teach the Bible – The Book for all mankind
But most of all I want just to live my life in a way that's good – and please my God
(That's all there is to life)
Then I know I'll find a true peace of mind with a joy of life that will not end.
3. Sharing And Giving
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Scriptural Reference:Romans 15:4, Genesis 13:5-9, Matthew 6:3, 4, Acts 20:20, 35, 1 Corinthians 13:4, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Romans 3:23, 24, 6:23, Hebrews 13:16, 1 Timothy 6:18
As you get older the truth you will know – while sharing and giving your happiness grows.
Share with your friends and they'll stay ‘till the end and you'll know love's joy.
Look to the Bible examples to find – sharing and giving creates peace of mind
Abraham shared in a way that was fair so as to know love's joy
Abraham said to lot ‘we have to part – but why should we quarrel when brothers we are'
‘You take the best and then I'll take the rest and we'll know love's joy'
Share your time with your friend and if he asks don't you refuse
In this time of the end – share with him all the good news.
Look to the Bible examples to see – Sharing and giving can set your heart free
Turning the pages – look back through the ages – you'll know love's joy.
Jesus was generous of this we're assured. Though he had riches he made himself poor.
So we'd possess freedom and happiness and we'd know love's joy
Share your time with your friend and if he asks don't you refuse
In this time of the end – share with him all the good news.
Life is a free gift from this we can see – with sharing and giving our God is well pleased
Giving in secret , your Father who sees it will share love's joy
Share your time with your friend and if he asks don't you refuse
In this time of the end – share with him all the good news.
As you get older the truth you will know – while sharing and giving your happiness grows.
Share with your friends and they'll stay ‘till the end and you'll know love's joy.
4. When The Paradise Comes & Close Your Eyes
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Scriptural Reference:Genesis 1:27, 28, 31, Isaiah 45:18, 55:11, Psalms 37:11, 46:9, 145:16, Isaiah 24:4, 11:6-9, 25:8, John 5:28, 29, Acts 24:15, 1 John 2:17, Psalms 115:16, Proverbs 2:21, 22, Matthew 5:5
What ‘ you gonna do when you get there? – What ‘ you gonna do I said now Clare?
What ‘ you gonna do when the paradise comes?
You can sit and play with all of your friends.
Happy in the thought that you know there will be no end.
What d' you wanna do when you get there? – What d' you wanna see I said now Clare?
What d' you wanna do when the paradise comes?
“All the children have enough food to eat –
Happy people living in peace – that's what I want to see!”
Who ‘ you gonna meet when you get there? Who ‘ you gonna meet I said now Clare?
Who ‘you gonna meet when the paradise comes?
Enoch, Noah Daniel and Abraham. (Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego too)
They're resurrected so you can meet them – all according to plan!
What ‘ you gonna do when you get there? – What ‘ you gonna do I said now Clare?
What ‘ you gonna do when the paradise comes? – When it comes? – When it comes?
5. Close Your Eyes (Lullaby)
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Scriptural Reference:Genesis 1:27, 28, 31, Isaiah 45:18, 55:11, Psalms 37:11, 46:9, 145:16, Isaiah 24:4, 11:6-9, 25:8, John 5:28, 29, Acts 24:15, 1 John 2:17, Psalms 115:16, Proverbs 2:21, 22, Matthew 5:5
Close your eyes and dream of the paradise – with your mum and dad it will be so nice
Lots of fun with your friends and your life never ends in the earthly paradise.
Now your day has ended it's time to rest – You've been good today, well you've tried your best.
Let your mind paint the scene – you'll enjoy dreaming dreams of the earthly paradise
Close your eyes and dream of the paradise – with your mum and dad it will be so nice
Lots of fun with your friends and your life never ends in the earthly paradise.
Many kindly people you will meet there – so much love to give – so much joy to share.
Happy smiles on their faces – at peace every race in the earthly paradise
Close your eyes and dream of the paradise – with your mum and dad it will be so nice
Lots of fun with your friends and your life never ends in the earthly paradise.
Can't you see the velvety grass so green – see the smooth lake sparkle, it's so serene.
‘Though tonight it's a dream, soon you'll be there for real in the earthly paradise
Close your eyes and dream of the paradise – with your mum and dad it will be so nice
Lots of fun with your friends and your life never ends in the earthly paradise.
5. Forever Calls Your Name
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Scriptural Reference:Psalms 83:18, Matthew 6:9, Romans 1:20, 21, Exodus 34:5-7, Deut 32:4, Psalms 8:1, 3, 9, 9:1, 2, 139:13-18, 20, 74:10, 1 John 4:8, 5:2, 3, John 17:6, 26, Acts 15:14, 2:21, Isaiah 14:7, 55:12, 13
All the stars in the night and the sun and moon forever calls your name.
Even wind through the trees and the son bird's tune forever calls your name.
And they call so loud in a voice so pure, you can hear the ring of the truth
But so many are told ‘good is bad', ‘bad is good' they say ‘truth – what is truth?'
Just the sight of a babe when she's sleeping sound forever calls your name.
And the view from a hill – gazing all around - forever calls your name.
And it reaches out into every heart, singing clear with harmony true.
But the noise of this world tries to tear it apart and so few listen to you.
But the time will be here soon when every heart forever calls your name.
When even mankind plays it's rightful part and forever calls your name.
What a cheer! What a shout! What a joyful song
of your wisdom, power, justice and love.
When the universe sings praises where they belong
– all to you up above.
Yes the time will be here soon when every heart
forever, forever, forever calls your name.
6. A Time To Choose
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Scriptural Reference:Deut 30:19, 20, Matthew 7:13, 14, 11:28-30, Prov 14:13, 10:22, James 4:7-10
There's a time for everyone to choose – to decide which road to take.
There's no time to waste – no time to lose – on the journey you must make.
‘Though the road to life is cramped and hard and not many use that way.
But the ones who do are bless with joy and a friendship for today.
So don't you wait – Oh no. You'll only feel sorrow.
Don't hesitate – Oh no. You know tomorrow's way too late.
Now you've grown into your teenage years – right and wrong you've come to know.
And you've battled hard just too get here – ‘though you've still some way to go.
You can walk the way that's so called free but the hidden pain is real
And the warmth of our God's smile is much more comforting to feel
So don't you wait – Oh no. You'll only feel sorrow.
Don't hesitate – Oh no. You know tomorrow's way too late.
Bridge:
If you're loaded down like a slave then you might choose a master lowly in heart.
For his yoke is kindly. His load is light, You'll be happy once you play your part
So don't you wait – Oh no. You'll only feel sorrow.
Don't hesitate – Oh no. You know tomorrow's way too late.
7. Pay-Day
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Scriptural Reference:James 4:13-17, Rev 16:14, Matt 6:22, 8:21, 16:26, 24:36-39, 43, 44, Jer 17:9, Ecl 17:1-4, Eph 5:15-17, Prov 14:12, Psalms 10:13
Take everything today and pay tomorrow – while even your own life is out on loan!
And join with all your ‘friends' – forget your sorrow – but in trouble you stand on your own!
Do what you want to do at cost tomorrow – so long as you have fun in what you do.
But when it comes to paying what you've borrowed – don't be shocked when the payment is you!
‘Cause when the great day is here tomorrow will be today
You'll find your debt is to great to pay.
They call what's in your heart ‘procrastination'. Perhaps it's there because of all your fear.
Or maybe you're just joining with the nation – but that wont stop the day getting near.
Whatever fills your heart with motivation – wont you let me give you some advice.
Stop filling your heart full of complications – or you'll find that you can't pay the price
‘Cause when the great day is here tomorrow will be today
You'll find your debt is to great to pay.
No time for turning – your debt must be paid.
You've had your warning – it's too late for your life to be saved.
You wake in the morning to find out it's true,
You've had your warning - now you can't say that nobody knew.
Yeah now the great day is here. Tomorrow now is today
You find your death is to great to pay.
(repeat in counterpoint and fade)
8. Sing Louder
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Scriptural Reference:Matt 4:4, 5:14-16, 9:36-38, John 17:17, Prov 3:27, 28, Eph 5:19, Ps 33:3, 89:1
You can feel the tears that fall. You can hear their voices call.
You can see their faces all the time they're in fear.
And the love you have inside isn't something you can hide
Just forget your foolish pride and say how you feel – it's no big deal ..
Come on and sing louder and show the way
You've got to sing proud or you'll lose the faith
Sing from the heart. Sing it today. (Sing it today)
Come on and shout louder and show the way
You've got to speak out or you'll fade away
Sing from the heart. Sing it today. (Sing it today)
There is more to life than bread – more to feed than can be fed.
More to say than can be said right here in a song.
Then, there's those who turn away – you can almost hear them say –
‘I will help tomorrow but today – they can wait' – but that's too late
Come on and sing louder and show the way
You've got to sing proud or you'll lose the faith
Sing from the heart. Sing it today. (Sing it today)
Come on and shout louder and show the way
You've got to speak out or you'll fade away
Sing from the heart. Sing it today. (Sing it today)
And let your words be true – let your words flow free.
Let everybody hear – with their minds let them see ..
Come on and sing louder and show the way
You've got to sing proud or you'll lose the faith
Sing from the heart. Sing it today. (Sing it today)
Come on and shout louder and show the way
You've got to speak out or you'll fade away
Sing from the heart. Sing it today. (Sing it today)
9. A Way To Stay Alive
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Scriptural Reference:2 Tim 3:1-5, 14-17, Matt 5:5, 24:3-14, Isaiah 35:5, 6, 25:8, Rev 21:3, 4, 7:9, 14, John 17:3, Isaiah 11:6-9, 1 Tim 2:3, 4, Isaiah 43:10, 11
Composer's Comment: When I first started looking into the Bible (c. 1980) and getting my questions answered I was simply astounded at the truths explained to me. I wanted to express my feelings in song but at the time it seemed my appreciation was growing too fast each week and I felt anything I wrote would be outdated almost immediately. Instead I wrote a song outlining a simple informal presentation that highlighted the momentous times we live in according to Bible prophecy being fulfilled presently around us as well as the confidence of further promises of God yet to be fulfilled.
What I'd like to say to you wont take of your time
What you've got to listen to is what you've hoped to find.
That is if you're seeking life – a way to stay alive – mmmmmm.
I don't have to tell you Sir of crime in the streets
Or of all the pain and death everyone meets.
That is, you must have formed your own views – you must read the news ..
These are hard times – times – these critical times hard to deal with are here with us today.
And in these times – times – the truth will be heard in all lands for a witness to say;
“This is Jehovah's day!”
Could I draw your attention to what's written in The Book
And what is says in Matthew here – just take a look.
You can see that it must describe today – it's here in every way – mmmmmm.
Isaiah also tells us here of how our God is kind,
And how men will come to see who were formerly blind
And God's people will have everlasting life – no sorrow and no strife – mmmmm
After these times – times – these critical times hard to deal with here with us today.
And in these times – times – the truth will be heard in all lands for a witness to say;
“This is Jehovah's day!”
So now you'll agree with me - the promises are there.
And God gave us hope to live that you can also share.
But knowledge in Jehovah is the key – this you have to see
That is if your seeking life – a way to stay alive
And live through these times
And live through these times – times – these critical times
hard to deal with here with us today.
And in these times – times –
the truth will be heard in all lands for a witness to say;
“This is Jehovah's day!”
Moy Monkey's Lessons For Life
1. Lessons For Life (Part One)
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
This is the time - no better time - we should be learning lessons for life
Crossing the road like we've been shown - this is a basic lesson for life
First find a safe place to cross and then STOPStand on the path near the kerb but DON'T WALKLOOK all around for traffic and LISTEN(Sometimes you hear it before you can see it)
If traffic's coming just LET IT PASSWHEN THERE'S NO TRAFFIC NEAR then at last
Walk STRAIGHT across the road but DON'T RUNand KEEP looking and listening (repeat from the top)
This is the time - no better time - we should be learning lessons for life
Crossing the road like we've been shown - this is a basic lesson for life
First find a safe place to cross and then STOPStand on the path near the kerb but DON'T WALKLOOK all around for traffic and LISTEN(Sometimes you hear it before you can see it)
If traffic's coming just LET IT PASSWHEN THERE'S NO TRAFFIC NEAR then at last
Walk STRAIGHT across the road but DON'T RUNand KEEP looking and listening
This is the time - no better time - we should be learning lessons for life
Crossing the road like we've been shown - this is a basic lesson for life
2. Mumbling
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Note from Composer: This song is a playful way to show children how important clear speech is. When we speak clearly, people can understand our thoughts and our kindness much better!
Well now listen and hear and come and sit over here
while I sing and I tell you a story
It's about a wee boy who never found any joy
Because he mumbled and he mumbled all day.
When he got up in the morning - well, apart from all his yawning
when he spoke he never opened his mouth.
When she couldn't understand him - 'Do you want it? - Don't you want it?'
Then his momma threw his breakfast away
He was a mumbling, a mumbling, a mumbling, a mumbling,
a mumbling, a mumbling away.
He was a mumbling, a mumbling, a mumbling, a mumbling.
He mumbled and he mumbled all day.
So he went along to school and then according to the rule
he got a bad report when teacher asked questions.
She couldn't understand a word - although she tried, she never heard
Because he mumbled and he mumbled all day.
He was a mumbling, a mumbling, a mumbling, a mumbling,
a mumbling, a mumbling away.
He was a mumbling, a mumbling, a mumbling, a mumbling.
He mumbled and he mumbled all day.
Then the time came at least - he made a break from the past
and he talked to his friends who spoke clearly.
"Tell me how can I talk away so people wont walk away?
Please wont you teach me to speak"
He was a mumbling, a mumbling, a mumbling, a mumbling,
a mumbling, a mumbling away.
He was a mumbling, a mumbling, a mumbling, a mumbling.
He mumbled and he mumbled all day.
'Well, the first thing to do - and this will really help you -
It's so easy, you've only to try it.
You just open your mouth boy and speak with a loud voice
Then we'll hear every word that you say
When you open your mouth, well, the words just come out
and then everyone hears you speak clearly.
Along with vowels it makes sense to let them hear the consonants
Yes good diction always will pay.
A ee i o and a uuuuuu (4)
So he did what they told him now his teacher wont scold him
Now his momma is so proud today.
And it really does please him that his friends never tease him
'cause they hear every word that he says
Sing both type a and type b choruses together
A ee i o and a uuuuuu (4)
and
No more mumbling, a mumbling, a mumbling, a mumble,
no more mumbling, a mumbling away.
No more mumbling, a mumbling, a mumbling, a mumble.
No more mumbling and mumble all day.
3. Listen
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Listen, listen, if you want joy -
listen to the story of what happened to the boy
Because he played with matches now he's burned all his toys
and all because the boy wouldn't ...
Listen, listen, listen to the rule -
listen to the story of what happened in the school
The girl was always talking so she ended up a fool
And all because the girl wouldn't ...
Listen, listen, this advise is sound -
listen to what happened outside the playground
She was talking to a stranger now she's nowhere to be found
And all because the girl wouldn't ...
Listen, listen, pay attention too, listen to this story it could happen to you
You could lose your happiness and your life too
And all because you wouldn't listen so listen. Listen
(Repeat from top)
4. That's Fractions
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Note from Composer: This song makes math fun by showing children how fractions work using real-world things they love to share, like apples and delicious birthday cakes!
Today we went to granny's house she made such a fuss
She laid a cake upon the table for the TWO of us
She got her kitchen knife and cut the cake up into TWO
and she gave a HALF to me and then she gave a HALF to you
Well, that's fractions (Yeah Yeah Yeah)
That's fractions (Yeah Yeah Yeah)
That's fractions - EQUAL PIECES OF A WHOLE!
Today we went to granny's house she made such a fuss
She laid a cake upon the table for the THREE of us
She got her kitchen knife and cut the cake up into THREE~
There's a THIRD for you, a THIRD for you, and then a third for me
Well, that's fractions (Yeah Yeah Yeah)
That's fractions (Yeah Yeah Yeah)
That's fractions - EQUAL PIECES OF A WHOLE!
Today we went to granny's house she made such a fuss
She laid a cake upon the table for the FOUR of us
She got her kitchen knife and cut the cake up into FOUR
There's a QUARTER for me and you and you and you and then no more
Well, that's fractions (Yeah Yeah Yeah)
That's fractions (Yeah Yeah Yeah)
That's fractions - EQUAL PIECES OF A WHOLE!
Today we went to granny's house she made such a fuss
She laid a cake upon the table for the TEN of us
She got her kitchen knife and cut the cake up into TEN
There's a Tenth for me
and you and you and you and you
and you and you and you and you
and you and that's the end
Well, that's fractions (Yeah Yeah Yeah)
That's fractions (Yeah Yeah Yeah)
That's fractions - EQUAL PIECES OF A WHOLE!
5. There's No Need To Make The Earth Filthy
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Ture-a-lure-lie ure-a-lie ure-a-lie-ay
There's no need to make the earth filthy
Although we can't clean the world by the end of the day -
At least we wont have to feel guilty.
Y'know some people still find it hard to accept
that some chemicals damage the Ozone
Well they may have to shortly when there is none left
and we have to rename it the 'NO-Zone"
Ture-a-lure-lie ure-a-lie ure-a-lie-ay
There's no need to make the earth filthy
Although we can't clean the world by the end of the day -
At least we wont have to feel guilty.
I was always impressed by the man everyday -
His car was so clean on the inside
But I saw where his rubbish goes and sad to say -
He empties it out on the roadside!
Ture-a-lure-lie ure-a-lie ure-a-lie-ay
There's no need to make the earth filthy
Although we can't clean the world by the end of the day -
At least we wont have to feel guilty.
When you think about all of the energy lost
Just to feed every Tom Dick or Michael
All those bottles and cans and the factory exhaust
You can see it makes sense to recycle
Ture-a-lure-lie ure-a-lie ure-a-lie-ay
There's no need to make the earth filthy
Although we can't clean the world by the end of the day -
At least we wont have to feel guilty.
Now this is a lesson for young and for old
It's important we all do our own bit
This earth is so precious - it's more rare than gold
In fact there is only one of it
Ture-a-lure-lie ure-a-lie ure-a-lie-ay
There's no need to make the earth filthy
Although we can't clean the world by the end of the day -
At least we wont have to feel guilty.
6. The Play-wise Safety Code
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Note from Composer: I wrote this safety code song to give children easy, memorable rules for playing outdoors, so they can look out for danger while having fun.
Playgrounds can be fun but you can fall and hurt yourself so
When you skip and run - use the play-wise safety code
Spot the dangers, Know the difference
Check new places, take advice
Go with a grown-up - learn how to help
Before you play just think twice.
First look out for things that might lead you to danger then
to enjoy your swings use the play-wise safety code
Spot the dangers, Know the difference
Check new places, take advice
Go with a grown-up - learn how to help
Before you play just think twice.
If it's a new playground - look around and check it out
There may be rules to be found - the play-wise safety code
If you just think twice you may see signs that tell you things
Take safety advice - use the play-wise safety code.
Spot the dangers, Know the difference
Check new places, take advice
Go with a grown-up - learn how to help
Before you play just think twice.
You may not get up if you fall down while on your own so
Go with a grown-up use the play-wise safety code.
If your friend has a bad fall, try to help and comfort him
Learn how to help - yes that's all the play-wise safety code.
Spot the dangers, Know the difference
Check new places, take advice
Go with a grown-up - learn how to help
Before you play just think twice.
Spot the dangers, Know the difference
Check new places, take advice
Go with a grown-up - learn how to help
Before you play just think twice.
7. Lessons For Life (Part Two)
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
This is the time - no better time - we should be learning lessons for life
Stay free from vice is good advice - this is a basic lesson for life
Learn to say no to drinking and drugs
Addictive smoking is only for mugs
Learn to say no and live for a long time.
What kind of 'friend' would teach you to lie?
To steal from your mother making her cry?
What kind of 'friend' would want you to die
or live a life of misery?
(repeat from top, then sing chorus twice)
8. It's About Time
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
This is a fun song and it's the only one song that tells you all about the time
So just sit back and listen or words you will be missing - then the verse wont rhyme
How many seconds are there in a minute? How many minutes in an hour?
How many hours would you say are making up a full day?
Listen and I'll tell you right now.
There a sixty seconds in a minute
There as sixty minutes in an hour
There are twenty four hours making up a full day
Seconds minutes and hours you have learned today.
This is a fun song and it's the only one song that tells you all about the week
The knowledge we now bring you we much prefer to sing you
'cause it's more fun to sing than speak
How many days in a week? - Seven
How many days in a week? - Seven
How many days in a week? - Seven
There are seven days in a week.
Let's count 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, yes I'm sure you know the way
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
(repeat chorus A and chorus B in counterpoint)
9. I Am Learning To Read
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Footnote *: Turku – A medieval harbor city and former capital on the southwest coast of Finland.
Soon I'll know how they make a car. Soon I'll know how they count the stars
I'll know if Turku* is near or far - 'cause I am learning to read.
Soon I'll take a good book to bed and paint the pictures inside my head
Not just comic books, 'cause instead, I am learning to read.
A B C the library's free with all that knowledge for you and me
Sun and light, the whole world is bright
now I'm learning to read and write.
Soon I'll know how to make a cake - buns and biscuits and choc'late flakes
Yes I hope to make less mistakes 'cause I am learning to read
If my home address I can't find - I'll get home again right on time
Just by reading the maps and signs - yes I am learning to read
A B C the library's free with all that knowledge for you and me
Sun and light, the whole world is bright
now I'm learning to read and write.
If there's anything you should know, you can learn it from books just so.
You can even learn how to grow just by learning to read
(instrumental)
A B C the library's free with all that knowledge for you and me
Sun and light, the whole world is bright
now I'm learning to read and write.
Soon I'll know how they make a car. Soon I'll know how they count the stars
I'll know if Turku* is near or far - 'cause I am learning to read.
And if there's anything you should know, you can learn it from books just so.
You can even learn how to grow just by learning to read.
Just by learning to read. - Lets start learning to read.
10. The Earth-Wide Alphabet
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Note from Composer: From A to Z, the world is waiting! Do you remember which country starts with K? Or which alpine village covers the letter L? Take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with the Earth-wide Alphabet song. This space is a special home for everyone who loved these songs years ago and wants to reconnect with the music. Dive back in, find your favourite letters, and let the singing begin! Use as second device to browse google maps to see some sights along the way.
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
A is for Africa where Lions and Leopards roar
B is for Bahamas, (crystal seas and golden shores)
C is for Canada - (Rockies high with trees of pines)
D is for Denmark, - (lego toys and wind turbines)
E is for Egypt, known for pyramids and power
F is for France, (yes Monsieur Eiffel and his tower)
G is for Great Britain with Tower bridge and royalty
H is for Honduras, Haiti and for Hungary
I is for Ireland with its scenic sites to view
J is for Jamaica, for Japan and Jordan too.
K is for Korea, Kazakhstan and Kyoto
L is for Liberia, for Libya and Lo
M is for Morocco, Monaco and Mozambique
N is for the Netherlands - their tulips are unique
O is for Oman which is just south of Iran
P is for Portugal, Peru and Poland
Q is for Qatar - with its rich nomadic past
R is for Romania, and Russia which is vast!
S is for Sri Lanka, Spain, Sudan and Switzerland
T is for Tunisia, Thailand and Trinidad
U is the United States of America
V is for Venezuela, Vanuatu, Vietnam
W was once Western Samoa near Fiji
X is for Xenia - not far from Lake Erie
Y is for Yemen, and for Yevpatoria
Z is for Zimbabwe, and so too Zambia
All of these are just reminders so you wont forget
Every time you think to sing the Earth-wide Alphabet
All of these are just reminders so you wont forget
Every time you think to sing the Earth-wide Alphabet
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
11. Holding Me Tight Lullaby
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Note from Composer: A gentle closing song to wind down the day, building appreciation for the deep security of a parent's love. (Sung by Clare - aged 5)
Last night mum was telling me stories of when she was young in her glory
and how granny always would call her 'young Miss'
As a child she always would run first rather than walking - then get hurt
But granddad and granny gave comfort - healing her wounds with a kiss
And at the times she'd cry waking afraid in the night
They took away her fright
With all their love they were holding her tight.
Hearing this only reminds me of my love for mummy and daddy
And all of the things that they have done for me
Thank you mum and dad for the safe nights
Thank you both for giving me life
Thank you for making it so bright
Thank you for giving love free.
And at the times I cry waking afraid in the night
You take away my fright with all your love holding me tight
And at the times I cry waking afraid in the night
You take away my fright
With all your love you are holding me tight.
Family Bible Songs
1. God's Name Is Jehovah
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Scriptural Reference:Psalms 83:18
2. Obedience
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Scriptural Reference:1 Samuel 15:22 / Ephesians 6:1
3. We Can Get Strength From Jehovah
Words and Music by Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Scriptural Reference:Judges 13 - 16
Again when all the Israelites kept doing bad once more
For 40 years Jehovah let Philistines win the war
Meanwhile there was a man of Zorah, from the tribe of Dan
Who's wife could not have children - but Jehovah had a plan
What a joy when then God's angel told Manoah and his wife
'You will have a son that's special - He will be a Nazirite'
'you must take good care of your son' - that is what the angel said
'And let his hair grow really long - a razor shouldn't touch his head'
And like Jehovah promised, Manoah had a healthy son
His name was Samson, he was strong and every battle won.
It's because he loved Jehovah, and once he didn't cut his hair
He would get Jehovah's awesome power just with a simple prayer.
Using only his bare hands he killed a roaring lion dead
And easily broke new rope, as if it was only thread.
With the jawbone of a donkey killed Philistines on his own
Not just ten, no, not a hundred, but a thousand with that bone
If we ask our Father for the strength to always do what's right
He will give us holy spirit every day and every night.
Samson thought he loved Delilah - in a way that made him blind
He couldn't see her treachery - inside she was unkind
She would weep and nag him day and night until his lips unsealed.
She made the strongest man feel weak - his secret he revealed.
'My hair has not been cut'; he said; 'from the time that I was born'
'I serve God as a Nazirite - it's an oath that I have sworn.'
And if I cut my hair I'm no longer a Nazirite
I will no longer have the strength from God to win each war or fight.
Eleven hundred bits of silver she agreed and she did wrong
the night she told Philistines just what makes Samson so strong.
While Samson slept upon her lap he didn't hear them sneak.
Philistines cut his hair and blinded him to make him weak.
And they took him to a prison where they kept him as a slave
He prayed to God: "I'm sorry" and Jehovah God forgave.
The Philistines had a party. To their god Dagon they wailed
They made fun of Samson and his God; "Who is strong now?" they said.
If we ask our Father for the strength to always do what's right
He will give us holy spirit every day and every night.
So Samson prayed while standing bound between the pillars there
They hadn't noticed all the while that he'd grown back his hair
"Dear sovereign lord Jehovah give me strength to push asunder"
Jehovah gave him holy spirit - and the walls crashed down with thunder.
If we ask our Father for the strength to always do what's right
He will give us holy spirit every day and every night.
4. The Christian Alphabet
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
5. The Golden Rule
Words and Music by Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Scriptural Reference:Matthew 7:12
All things, therefore, you want men to do to you,
you also must likewise do to them
- It's the golden rule.
Sublime wisdom, in just a few words,
Just like bread sent down from heaven
They're in the sermon on the mount,
verse twelve of Matthew seven
Ask yourself:
If I'd like to be treated fairly, with honesty and with respect;
Is that how I've treated others - last time that I checked?
And if I want a world of peace, without hatred, war and crime;
Do I resort to fights and anger or show love all the time?
So it's down to us to be the first
To feed their hunger - to quench their thirst
No we won't sit back and wait for their compassion
Instead we'll show our love (and kindness
even though right now
it might not be in fashion).
[Instrumental]
6. The Twelve Apostles – Cara Sings
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • Guest Vocals: Caralyne Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Scriptural Reference:Matthew 10:2-4 / Luke 6:12-16
Simon Peter, Andrew his brother, James and John were fisherman brothers,
Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, and Matthew, sitting at the tax collector's bench.
James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot.
Twelve chosen friends who walked by his side, spreading the truth far and wide.
They were the twelve apostles, selected to lead and to teach,
Taking the message of peace to everyone they could reach.
Following Jesus wherever he led, listening close to the words that he said!
7. I Will Go With You
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
8. Choose Good Friends
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Scriptural Reference:Proverbs 13:20 / 1 Corinthians 15:33
Note from Composer: This song reminds us how important it is to pick friends who encourage us to do what is right.
9. 'Round About The Houses
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Scriptural Reference:Acts 20:20
10. Check It Out For Yourself
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Scriptural Reference:Acts 17:11
Note from Composer: An encouraging script urging young minds to examine the scriptures directly and build their own solid foundation of faith.
11. Reaping With Joy We'll Take The Harvest Home
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Scriptural Reference:Psalms 126:5, 6
12. I'll Try To Be The Best Me I Can Be
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk
Scriptural Reference:Colossians 3:23
Bonus Free Song: Try JW dot Org Website
Words and Music By Brendan Vincent Owens • www.BibleSongs.co.uk