A Moment In Time |
1994
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Published on Bandcamp on June 6, 2021
Includes all tracks from the CD and cassette releases, apart from 'Radio Spot 1' (which was removed in January 2024) |
CD releases:
radio spot 1
Hi, this is Larry Norman. Countless lives are destroyed every year by child pornography. You may not be aware of it but it’s here. What we need is a constitutional amendment for Oregon to uphold laws that have already been defined and passed by the United States constitution. But we have to get signatures to accomplish this in Oregon. To protect our children and our community from child pornography please call 364 1405 for information. 364 1405. [Spoken]
down the line
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Keep going
Here I come
One two [Spoken]
The river is deep and the river is wide
But I’m gonna cross over when I see my ride
‘Cos I got a home on the other side
When the time has come I’ll close my eyes
Shut out that world with all its lies
And I’ll lay me down until I rise
Instrumental
Four [Spoken]
When I awake I’ll see his face
Of this worlds tears there’ll be no trace
He’ll take us to a better place
My dearest friends -little harder- keep up the fight
Resist the darkness and do what’s right
And when you stand up, walk in the light
Go to the bridge, A [Spoken]
This world is filled with sorrow
There’s trouble everywhere
But do not be dismayed
Nor weak and in despair
He knows all that has happened
And what you’re going through
You’re covered in his love
And he won’t let go of you
Speak from your heart and let it shine
And let God’s will be done, not thine
So I can see you once again on down the line
Instrumental
Lot of percussion [Spoken]
The river is deep, ah-wa-ah
The river is wide, wa-wa-wa-wa
I’m gonna cross over, wap-ah-wa-wa
When I see my ride, ah-ba-ba-ba
‘Cos I’ve got a home on the other side, yeah
Speak from your heart and let it shine
And let God’s will be done, not thine
So I can see you once again on down the line
Instrumental, bigger than before, don’t speed up
Drum fill [Spoken]
Doo-bid-e-bap-ba-da
One more instrumental [Spoken]
Rrr-ba-da-ba-pa-ba
Ra-da-ba-ba
Keep going
Here I come
One two [Spoken]
The river is deep and the river is wide
But I’m gonna cross over when I see my ride
‘Cos I got a home on the other side
When the time has come I’ll close my eyes
Shut out that world with all its lies
And I’ll lay me down until I rise
Instrumental
Four [Spoken]
When I awake I’ll see his face
Of this worlds tears there’ll be no trace
He’ll take us to a better place
My dearest friends -little harder- keep up the fight
Resist the darkness and do what’s right
And when you stand up, walk in the light
Go to the bridge, A [Spoken]
This world is filled with sorrow
There’s trouble everywhere
But do not be dismayed
Nor weak and in despair
He knows all that has happened
And what you’re going through
You’re covered in his love
And he won’t let go of you
Speak from your heart and let it shine
And let God’s will be done, not thine
So I can see you once again on down the line
Instrumental
Lot of percussion [Spoken]
The river is deep, ah-wa-ah
The river is wide, wa-wa-wa-wa
I’m gonna cross over, wap-ah-wa-wa
When I see my ride, ah-ba-ba-ba
‘Cos I’ve got a home on the other side, yeah
Speak from your heart and let it shine
And let God’s will be done, not thine
So I can see you once again on down the line
Instrumental, bigger than before, don’t speed up
Drum fill [Spoken]
Doo-bid-e-bap-ba-da
One more instrumental [Spoken]
Rrr-ba-da-ba-pa-ba
Ra-da-ba-ba
long hard road
[Go to Song Page]
Allright [Spoken]
You meet a lot of travellers on the road that winds through life
Some hands hold the light of love, some hands conceal a knife
Some friends stand behind you, some lie right to your face
I don’t have time for looking back, I’ve got to run this race
Some receive salvation and they love you for your prayers
Some resent the road you’ve laid and claim the work was theirs
Some people like to put you down ‘cos they know you won’t fight back
Some folks speak of love and peace but their heart is cold and black
Down a long hard road where I come from
Down a long hard road I’m travelling on
Down a long hard road and I keep going going going going
Down a long hard road where I come from
Down a long hard road that I’ve been on
Down a long hard road and I keep going going going
Some people never understand the road you’re travelling on
Some people hate you while you live, some love you when you’re gone
Forget about your reputation, Satan’s gonna shake it up
Some people don’t know truth from lies so they just make it up
Alright now
Down a long hard road where I come from
Down a long hard road I’m travelling on
Down a long hard road and I keep going going going going
Down a long hard road where I come from
Down a long hard road that I’ve been on
Down a long hard road I just keep going going going going
It's
It’s great to feel that love for all those people that you know
But if they change direction wish them well and let them go
Y' know it made me sad to lose so many friends along the way
But the road I’m walking on it gets more narrow every day, yeah
Down a long hard road where I come from
Down a long hard road I’m travelling on
Down a long hard road I just keep going going going going
Down a long hard road where I come from
Down a long hard road that I’ve been on
Down a long hard road I just keep going going going going
Down a long hard road
Down a long hard road
Down a long hard road I just keep going going going going
Allright [Spoken]
You meet a lot of travellers on the road that winds through life
Some hands hold the light of love, some hands conceal a knife
Some friends stand behind you, some lie right to your face
I don’t have time for looking back, I’ve got to run this race
Some receive salvation and they love you for your prayers
Some resent the road you’ve laid and claim the work was theirs
Some people like to put you down ‘cos they know you won’t fight back
Some folks speak of love and peace but their heart is cold and black
Down a long hard road where I come from
Down a long hard road I’m travelling on
Down a long hard road and I keep going going going going
Down a long hard road where I come from
Down a long hard road that I’ve been on
Down a long hard road and I keep going going going
Some people never understand the road you’re travelling on
Some people hate you while you live, some love you when you’re gone
Forget about your reputation, Satan’s gonna shake it up
Some people don’t know truth from lies so they just make it up
Alright now
Down a long hard road where I come from
Down a long hard road I’m travelling on
Down a long hard road and I keep going going going going
Down a long hard road where I come from
Down a long hard road that I’ve been on
Down a long hard road I just keep going going going going
It's
It’s great to feel that love for all those people that you know
But if they change direction wish them well and let them go
Y' know it made me sad to lose so many friends along the way
But the road I’m walking on it gets more narrow every day, yeah
Down a long hard road where I come from
Down a long hard road I’m travelling on
Down a long hard road I just keep going going going going
Down a long hard road where I come from
Down a long hard road that I’ve been on
Down a long hard road I just keep going going going going
Down a long hard road
Down a long hard road
Down a long hard road I just keep going going going going
when the son comes back
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Darkness all around, it’s easy to see the light
When it's darkness all around it’s easier to see the light
Like when the sun comes up its power destroys the night
When you wake up in the morning shake your weary head
When you wake up in the morning you shake your weary head
You ought to talk to the father before you get out of bed
Well a problem that you have is not knowing
Man is born in trouble, it stays until he dies
Man is born in trouble, it stays until he dies
If he’s patient and forgiving it reflects in his life
Where goes the strength of man, it comes and it’s gone
Where goes the strength of man, it comes and then it’s gone
You lay him in the ground but his spirit lingers on
What is it in your life that seems so worthwhile
What makes you happy, what makes you smile
Is there a special person that you’re leaning t'ward
Even if you’re alone you’ve got the Lord
A problem that we have is we don’t know what to do
Yeah sometimes
Well a problem we can have is not knowing always what to do
We stumble and fall but God is gonna get us through
What profits a man to gain the world and lose his soul
What profits a man to gain the world and lose his soul
He takes nothing with him and the grave can be so cold
Will you rise up laughing on the resurrection day
Will you rise up laughing on the resurrection day
Or will you stand at the throne wishing you had learned to pray
So listen to these words, these are things to ponder on, yeah
Listen to my words, he wants you these things to ponder upon
‘Cos you won’t hear me singing when I am dead and gone
How does a man find out why he is here
How can a man find out why he is here
Who knows the value of a circle, then you make its meaning clear
When there’s darkness all around you reach out t’ward the light
When there’s darkness in the world people reach out t’ward the light
Yeah when the son comes back his power will destroy the night
Huh huh yeah he-heah
Ow
Darkness all around, it’s easy to see the light
When it's darkness all around it’s easier to see the light
Like when the sun comes up its power destroys the night
When you wake up in the morning shake your weary head
When you wake up in the morning you shake your weary head
You ought to talk to the father before you get out of bed
Well a problem that you have is not knowing
Man is born in trouble, it stays until he dies
Man is born in trouble, it stays until he dies
If he’s patient and forgiving it reflects in his life
Where goes the strength of man, it comes and it’s gone
Where goes the strength of man, it comes and then it’s gone
You lay him in the ground but his spirit lingers on
What is it in your life that seems so worthwhile
What makes you happy, what makes you smile
Is there a special person that you’re leaning t'ward
Even if you’re alone you’ve got the Lord
A problem that we have is we don’t know what to do
Yeah sometimes
Well a problem we can have is not knowing always what to do
We stumble and fall but God is gonna get us through
What profits a man to gain the world and lose his soul
What profits a man to gain the world and lose his soul
He takes nothing with him and the grave can be so cold
Will you rise up laughing on the resurrection day
Will you rise up laughing on the resurrection day
Or will you stand at the throne wishing you had learned to pray
So listen to these words, these are things to ponder on, yeah
Listen to my words, he wants you these things to ponder upon
‘Cos you won’t hear me singing when I am dead and gone
How does a man find out why he is here
How can a man find out why he is here
Who knows the value of a circle, then you make its meaning clear
When there’s darkness all around you reach out t’ward the light
When there’s darkness in the world people reach out t’ward the light
Yeah when the son comes back his power will destroy the night
Huh huh yeah he-heah
Ow
elvis has left the building
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Lean not on your own understanding
But lay your burdens down
Lean not on the gates of Graceland
That dream’s buried in the ground
Lean not on any person
But stand up straight and strong
And keep your feet upon the path
Discerning right from wrong
They wept when Elvis breathed his last
Down on the bathroom floor
Year after year they shed a tear
And love him even more
They lay their flowers on his grave
And suffer at his loss
But those who worship idols
Don’t comprehend the cross
Elvis you’ve left the building
But God is in the house
I wonder what you said
With your last breath
Your girlfriend says you cried out
God help me, help me God
When comes the resurrection
Will you waken from your death
Not worried ‘bout your money
Not bothered by your drugs
You dressed like Liberace
And your boys they dressed like thugs
I don’t care about the women
You were an outlaw on the run
But at the end were you man enough
To repent from all you’d done
Yeah-eh-eh
Elvis I know where you are
You’re sleeping in the ground
Will you rise and stand up
When the son of man comes down
You sang a lot of gospel songs
And you knew about the light
I hope you reached out at the end
And this time held on tight
Elvis you’ve left the building
But God is in the house
I wonder what you said
With your last breath
Your girlfriend says you cried out
God help me, help me God
When comes the resurrection
Will you waken from your death
Some sign up at the eleventh hour
Some work right from the start
God knows how trapped we can become
In the darkness of the heart
That’s why he gave us Jesus
To die upon that tree
For those of us so snared by sin
Might some day be set free
Elvis you’ve left the building
But God’s still in the house
I wonder what you said
With your last breath
Your girlfriend says you cried out
God help me, help me God
When comes the resurrection
Will you waken from your death
Elvis you’ve left the building
But God’s still in the house
I wonder what you said
With your last breath
Your girlfriend says you cried out
God help me, help me God
When comes the resurrection
Will you waken from your death
Thank you, thank you very much [Impersonating Elvis]
Lean not on your own understanding
But lay your burdens down
Lean not on the gates of Graceland
That dream’s buried in the ground
Lean not on any person
But stand up straight and strong
And keep your feet upon the path
Discerning right from wrong
They wept when Elvis breathed his last
Down on the bathroom floor
Year after year they shed a tear
And love him even more
They lay their flowers on his grave
And suffer at his loss
But those who worship idols
Don’t comprehend the cross
Elvis you’ve left the building
But God is in the house
I wonder what you said
With your last breath
Your girlfriend says you cried out
God help me, help me God
When comes the resurrection
Will you waken from your death
Not worried ‘bout your money
Not bothered by your drugs
You dressed like Liberace
And your boys they dressed like thugs
I don’t care about the women
You were an outlaw on the run
But at the end were you man enough
To repent from all you’d done
Yeah-eh-eh
Elvis I know where you are
You’re sleeping in the ground
Will you rise and stand up
When the son of man comes down
You sang a lot of gospel songs
And you knew about the light
I hope you reached out at the end
And this time held on tight
Elvis you’ve left the building
But God is in the house
I wonder what you said
With your last breath
Your girlfriend says you cried out
God help me, help me God
When comes the resurrection
Will you waken from your death
Some sign up at the eleventh hour
Some work right from the start
God knows how trapped we can become
In the darkness of the heart
That’s why he gave us Jesus
To die upon that tree
For those of us so snared by sin
Might some day be set free
Elvis you’ve left the building
But God’s still in the house
I wonder what you said
With your last breath
Your girlfriend says you cried out
God help me, help me God
When comes the resurrection
Will you waken from your death
Elvis you’ve left the building
But God’s still in the house
I wonder what you said
With your last breath
Your girlfriend says you cried out
God help me, help me God
When comes the resurrection
Will you waken from your death
Thank you, thank you very much [Impersonating Elvis]
lay my burden down
[Go to Song Page]
I’m gonna climb that mountain
Cross over to the promised land
Yeah I’m gonna climb that mountain
Cross over to the promised land
There’s a scarlet fountain where once the cross did stand
My days are numbered
But there’s no sorrow when I sleep
My days are surely numbered
There’s no sorrow when I sleep
He comforts those who stay within his keep
Life is filled with mystery, our future's in his hands
And God controls the history more than we can understand
He lets the devil shake us just to wake us from our dreams
But he never will forsake us no matter what it sometimes seems
Well my heart is heavy
But I’m standing on the solid rock
Yeah my heart feels heavy
But I’m standing on the solid rock
The sheep know the shepherd when they hear their master talk
Ah ha ha
Alright boys take it
Oh yeah
??? [Very faint] [Spoken]
Satan is our enemy, darkness is his power
Yeah Satan is our enemy and darkness is his power
Yeah he roams the streets like a lion seeking whom next to devour
Misdirection, distraction are his subtle weapons he could use
Misdirection an' distraction are subtle weapons he could use
‘Cos you can think your hands are sinless when indifference is what you choose
Yeah that’s right, now you do it
Yeah when my working is done I’m gonna lay my burden down
When my work is done I’m gonna lay my burden down
I’m gonna leave my troubles, gonna head for higher ground
I’m gonna climb that mountain
Cross over to the promised land
Yeah I’m gonna climb that mountain
Cross over to the promised land
There’s a scarlet fountain where once the cross did stand
My days are numbered
But there’s no sorrow when I sleep
My days are surely numbered
There’s no sorrow when I sleep
He comforts those who stay within his keep
Life is filled with mystery, our future's in his hands
And God controls the history more than we can understand
He lets the devil shake us just to wake us from our dreams
But he never will forsake us no matter what it sometimes seems
Well my heart is heavy
But I’m standing on the solid rock
Yeah my heart feels heavy
But I’m standing on the solid rock
The sheep know the shepherd when they hear their master talk
Ah ha ha
Alright boys take it
Oh yeah
??? [Very faint] [Spoken]
Satan is our enemy, darkness is his power
Yeah Satan is our enemy and darkness is his power
Yeah he roams the streets like a lion seeking whom next to devour
Misdirection, distraction are his subtle weapons he could use
Misdirection an' distraction are subtle weapons he could use
‘Cos you can think your hands are sinless when indifference is what you choose
Yeah that’s right, now you do it
Yeah when my working is done I’m gonna lay my burden down
When my work is done I’m gonna lay my burden down
I’m gonna leave my troubles, gonna head for higher ground
toxic tea and toast
you shall be saved
[Go to Song Page]
I don’t know what the future holds
Don’t know what life will bring
But I ain’t worried ‘bout nothing
‘Cos God’s figured out everything
I got one foot on this earth, one foot t’ward the grave
But I know in whom I have believed and I know I shall be saved
Well you might lose your father, you might lose your mother
You might lose your sister, you might lose your brother
Everyone you know and love has one foot t’ward the grave
But if they know in whom they have believed, they shall be saved
Well this world is going crazy, it’s coming to an end
But do not be afraid, reach out and love your friends
Pray for your enemies, that they shall not be enslaved
If they know in whom you have believed then they shall be saved
Life among the living sometimes seems so strange
‘Cos people say they love you then people change
Wearied by the journey, sad beyond our years
But just remember in our father’s house, there are no tears
Respect your children and show them dignity
Love them when they’re at their worst and kiss them once for me
Show them faith and holiness, teach them to be free
So they’ll know in whom they have believed and they shall be saved
Pray for your leaders, that they’ll swallow their pride
And seek God for direction, let the spirit guide
Pray for all the nation, that it shall not be depraved
That they’ll know in whom you have believed and they shall be saved
There ain’t no condemnation for those who walk in him
Blessed are the peacemakers and those he lives within
Whenever hatred beckons lift your hands in peace
Pray for those in bondage that they shall be released
Doesn’t matter how you’ve fallen, let it pass with the wind
Because love covers a multitude of sins
Get up and keep on walking, resist those things you've craved
For if you walk with him in whom you have believed you shall be saved
You shall be saved
That’s right
I don’t know what the future holds
Don’t know what life will bring
But I ain’t worried ‘bout nothing
‘Cos God’s figured out everything
I got one foot on this earth, one foot t’ward the grave
But I know in whom I have believed and I know I shall be saved
Well you might lose your father, you might lose your mother
You might lose your sister, you might lose your brother
Everyone you know and love has one foot t’ward the grave
But if they know in whom they have believed, they shall be saved
Well this world is going crazy, it’s coming to an end
But do not be afraid, reach out and love your friends
Pray for your enemies, that they shall not be enslaved
If they know in whom you have believed then they shall be saved
Life among the living sometimes seems so strange
‘Cos people say they love you then people change
Wearied by the journey, sad beyond our years
But just remember in our father’s house, there are no tears
Respect your children and show them dignity
Love them when they’re at their worst and kiss them once for me
Show them faith and holiness, teach them to be free
So they’ll know in whom they have believed and they shall be saved
Pray for your leaders, that they’ll swallow their pride
And seek God for direction, let the spirit guide
Pray for all the nation, that it shall not be depraved
That they’ll know in whom you have believed and they shall be saved
There ain’t no condemnation for those who walk in him
Blessed are the peacemakers and those he lives within
Whenever hatred beckons lift your hands in peace
Pray for those in bondage that they shall be released
Doesn’t matter how you’ve fallen, let it pass with the wind
Because love covers a multitude of sins
Get up and keep on walking, resist those things you've craved
For if you walk with him in whom you have believed you shall be saved
You shall be saved
That’s right
the children of nimrod
the solid rock
[Go to Song Page]
Oh, hey hey hey [Spoken]
Well you can get it if you want it, but only from the solid rock
Well you can get it if you want it, but only from the solid rock
They might tell you that you can’t but that’s just a lot of foolish talk
'Cos God hears you when you’re crying
God hears you when you moan
God hears you when you’re talking
He don’t need no telephone
So let him know about your troubles
Take 'em to the Lord in prayer
And just have faith that when you need him he will always be right there
Well you can get it if you want it, but only from the solid rock
Well you can get it if you want it, but only from the solid rock
Some say you can’t but that’s just a lot of foolish talk
Some people are discouraged
Some people are confused
Some people feel so helpless
And the devil is amused
So if your heart is full of sorrow
Get down on your knees and pray
Take your problems to the Lord, send the devil on his way
Whenever you feel lonely
When you are sick and tired
Lift your voice to heaven
It will help you get inspired
If you pray and tell your father
What you lack and what you need
Well it don’t matter if you only have the faith small as a mustard seed
Well you can get it if you want it, but only from the solid rock
Yeah you can get it if you want it, but only from the solid rock
Some say you can’t but that’s just a lot of foolish talk
I said God hears you when you’re crying
And God hears you when you moan
God hears you when you’re talking
He don’t need no telephone
So let him know about your troubles
Take them to the Lord in prayer
And just have faith that when you need him he will always be right there
Yes he will
Well you can get it if you want it, but only from the solid rock
Well you can get it if you want it, but only from the solid rock
Ah some say you can’t but that’s just a lot of foolish talk
Well you can get it if you want it, but only from the solid rock
Yeah you can get it if you want it, but only from the solid rock
Some say you can’t but that’s just a lot of foolish talk
They be lying
Get it if you want it, get it if you want it, only from the solid rock
Well you can get it if you want it, but only from the solid rock
Some say you can’t but that’s just a lot of foolish talk
Hahahaha
Oh, hey hey hey [Spoken]
Well you can get it if you want it, but only from the solid rock
Well you can get it if you want it, but only from the solid rock
They might tell you that you can’t but that’s just a lot of foolish talk
'Cos God hears you when you’re crying
God hears you when you moan
God hears you when you’re talking
He don’t need no telephone
So let him know about your troubles
Take 'em to the Lord in prayer
And just have faith that when you need him he will always be right there
Well you can get it if you want it, but only from the solid rock
Well you can get it if you want it, but only from the solid rock
Some say you can’t but that’s just a lot of foolish talk
Some people are discouraged
Some people are confused
Some people feel so helpless
And the devil is amused
So if your heart is full of sorrow
Get down on your knees and pray
Take your problems to the Lord, send the devil on his way
Whenever you feel lonely
When you are sick and tired
Lift your voice to heaven
It will help you get inspired
If you pray and tell your father
What you lack and what you need
Well it don’t matter if you only have the faith small as a mustard seed
Well you can get it if you want it, but only from the solid rock
Yeah you can get it if you want it, but only from the solid rock
Some say you can’t but that’s just a lot of foolish talk
I said God hears you when you’re crying
And God hears you when you moan
God hears you when you’re talking
He don’t need no telephone
So let him know about your troubles
Take them to the Lord in prayer
And just have faith that when you need him he will always be right there
Yes he will
Well you can get it if you want it, but only from the solid rock
Well you can get it if you want it, but only from the solid rock
Ah some say you can’t but that’s just a lot of foolish talk
Well you can get it if you want it, but only from the solid rock
Yeah you can get it if you want it, but only from the solid rock
Some say you can’t but that’s just a lot of foolish talk
They be lying
Get it if you want it, get it if you want it, only from the solid rock
Well you can get it if you want it, but only from the solid rock
Some say you can’t but that’s just a lot of foolish talk
Hahahaha
leave it up to god to handle
[Go to Song Page]
You got to leave it up to God, leave it up to God
A minor to handle
You got to leave it up to God, leave it up to God
Leave it up to God to handle
Four [Spoken]
It’s a verse and C seven
Yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah
[Song stops and tapes rewinds]
You got to leave it up to God, leave it up to God
Leave it up to God to handle [x2]
Well if your friends, they betray you
And your woman runs away
And if you lose all your money
And you have no place to stay
And if you’re feeling so downhearted
You just can’t face another day
You've got to leave it up to God to handle
You got to leave it up to God, leave it up to God
Leave it up to God to handle [x2]
And when you’re sick and feeling weary
And you don’t know where to turn
A-and your life has been so troubled
That it just makes your memories burn yeah
Well if your health keeps getting worse
Then there’s just something a-you must learn
You got to leave it up to God to handle
You got to leave it up to God, leave it up to God
Leave it up to God to handle, yeah
You got to leave it up to God, leave it up to God
Leave it up to God to handle
Alright Herbie [Spoken]
So grab a chair and sit beside me
There are a few things that I know
About the Lord and his provision
And how he never lets us go
We’re in his hands and he will help us
So when you’re feeling down and low
You got to leave it up to God to handle
You got to leave it up to God, leave it up to God
Leave it up to God to handle
You've got to leave it up to God, leave it up to God
Leave it up to God to handle
Yes you got to leave it up to God, leave it up to God
Leave it up to God to handle
You got to leave it up to God, leave it up to God
Leave it up to God to handle
You got to leave it up to God, leave it up to God
A minor to handle
You got to leave it up to God, leave it up to God
Leave it up to God to handle
Four [Spoken]
It’s a verse and C seven
Yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah
[Song stops and tapes rewinds]
You got to leave it up to God, leave it up to God
Leave it up to God to handle [x2]
Well if your friends, they betray you
And your woman runs away
And if you lose all your money
And you have no place to stay
And if you’re feeling so downhearted
You just can’t face another day
You've got to leave it up to God to handle
You got to leave it up to God, leave it up to God
Leave it up to God to handle [x2]
And when you’re sick and feeling weary
And you don’t know where to turn
A-and your life has been so troubled
That it just makes your memories burn yeah
Well if your health keeps getting worse
Then there’s just something a-you must learn
You got to leave it up to God to handle
You got to leave it up to God, leave it up to God
Leave it up to God to handle, yeah
You got to leave it up to God, leave it up to God
Leave it up to God to handle
Alright Herbie [Spoken]
So grab a chair and sit beside me
There are a few things that I know
About the Lord and his provision
And how he never lets us go
We’re in his hands and he will help us
So when you’re feeling down and low
You got to leave it up to God to handle
You got to leave it up to God, leave it up to God
Leave it up to God to handle
You've got to leave it up to God, leave it up to God
Leave it up to God to handle
Yes you got to leave it up to God, leave it up to God
Leave it up to God to handle
You got to leave it up to God, leave it up to God
Leave it up to God to handle
right here in america
[Go to Song Page]
There are christians in Russia, they meet underground
In China they're killed when they're found
And in Cuba the christians live up in the hills
Because it’s not safe in the town
And to think it might happen right here in America
I know you think it’s not true
But it’s happening to christians right here in America
Wait till it happens to you
The christians in Berkeley are passing out bibles and food to the hungry
They're hoping to help out the people this way
But there are threats on the lives of their leaders and wives
They're not welcome to stay
And to think it might happen right here in America
Maybe you think it’s not true
If you think it’s not happening right here in America
Wait till it happens to you
There's an underground church and it’s following Jesus
And hoping to meet people's needs
But we don't have the time to build nice little churches
Besides we don't need to
We're holding our church in the streets
And we are passing out leaflets and underground pamphlets
From Buffalo to Monterey
And we're talking ‘bout Jesus and all of a sudden
We're arrested and taken away
So I ask you America, where do you stand
Your people are starving, they're beaten and they're raped
And they're dying in jail cells, so what are your plans
I'm not talking to congress or you politicians
Or panthers or muslims or Nixon or Birch
I'm addressing this song to the church
Cause I've been in your churches and sat in your pews
And heard sermons on just how much money you'll need for the year
And I've heard you make reference to Mexicans, Chinamen, niggers and Jews
And I gather you wish we would all disappear
And you call yourselves christians when really you're not
You're living your life as you please
If you're really a christian then put down yourself
And follow wherever God leads
I'm not talking religion, I'm talking ‘bout Jesus
Put all your plans on the shelf
Let's stop marching for peace and start marching for Jesus
And peace will take care of its self
Well I pray that we christians will get off our sofas
And stand up for what we believe
The time is too short and Christ is returning
We'd better get ready to leave
We who are christians should turn on the light
So the truth will shine bright as the day
Jesus will come like a thief in the night
And he'll steal all who love him away
There are christians in Russia, they meet underground
In China they're killed when they're found
And in Cuba the christians live up in the hills
Because it’s not safe in the town
And to think it might happen right here in America
I see you shaking your heads
And I hear you saying it just can't be true
But it's happened to me right here in America
Wait till it happens to you
[During the applause, Larry starts playing the introduction to the song I Wish We'd All Been Ready. Refer to the album Street Level for the original and full recording of these two songs together]
There are christians in Russia, they meet underground
In China they're killed when they're found
And in Cuba the christians live up in the hills
Because it’s not safe in the town
And to think it might happen right here in America
I know you think it’s not true
But it’s happening to christians right here in America
Wait till it happens to you
The christians in Berkeley are passing out bibles and food to the hungry
They're hoping to help out the people this way
But there are threats on the lives of their leaders and wives
They're not welcome to stay
And to think it might happen right here in America
Maybe you think it’s not true
If you think it’s not happening right here in America
Wait till it happens to you
There's an underground church and it’s following Jesus
And hoping to meet people's needs
But we don't have the time to build nice little churches
Besides we don't need to
We're holding our church in the streets
And we are passing out leaflets and underground pamphlets
From Buffalo to Monterey
And we're talking ‘bout Jesus and all of a sudden
We're arrested and taken away
So I ask you America, where do you stand
Your people are starving, they're beaten and they're raped
And they're dying in jail cells, so what are your plans
I'm not talking to congress or you politicians
Or panthers or muslims or Nixon or Birch
I'm addressing this song to the church
Cause I've been in your churches and sat in your pews
And heard sermons on just how much money you'll need for the year
And I've heard you make reference to Mexicans, Chinamen, niggers and Jews
And I gather you wish we would all disappear
And you call yourselves christians when really you're not
You're living your life as you please
If you're really a christian then put down yourself
And follow wherever God leads
I'm not talking religion, I'm talking ‘bout Jesus
Put all your plans on the shelf
Let's stop marching for peace and start marching for Jesus
And peace will take care of its self
Well I pray that we christians will get off our sofas
And stand up for what we believe
The time is too short and Christ is returning
We'd better get ready to leave
We who are christians should turn on the light
So the truth will shine bright as the day
Jesus will come like a thief in the night
And he'll steal all who love him away
There are christians in Russia, they meet underground
In China they're killed when they're found
And in Cuba the christians live up in the hills
Because it’s not safe in the town
And to think it might happen right here in America
I see you shaking your heads
And I hear you saying it just can't be true
But it's happened to me right here in America
Wait till it happens to you
[During the applause, Larry starts playing the introduction to the song I Wish We'd All Been Ready. Refer to the album Street Level for the original and full recording of these two songs together]
The cassette was released before the CD and has a few differences:
- Long Hard Road is longer on the cassette and contains an additional half chorus that was edited out for the CD
- Elvis Has Left The Building is a few seconds longer on the cassette - a bit of guitar noise at the end was edited out for the CD
- The cassette has an additional track. Goodbye, Farewell is positioned after Toxic Tea And Toast
- When The Son Comes Back is titled Darkness All Around on the cassette inlay
- Lay My Burden Down is erroneously titled God Is In The House on the cassette inlay
- You Shall Be Saved is titled One Foot Toward The Grave on the cassette inlay
Long hard road
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Allright [Spoken]
You meet a lot of travellers on the road that winds through life
Some hands hold the light of love, some hands conceal a knife
Some friends stand behind you, some lie right to your face
I don’t have time for looking back, I’ve got to run this race
Some receive salvation and they love you for your prayers
Some resent the road you’ve laid and claim the work was theirs
Some people like to put you down ‘cos they know you won’t fight back
Some folks speak of love and peace but their heart is cold and black
Down a long hard road where I come from
Down a long hard road I’m travelling on
Down a long hard road and I keep going going going going
Down a long hard road where I come from
Down a long hard road that I’ve been on
Down a long hard road and I keep going going going
Some people never understand the road you’re travelling on
Some people hate you while you live, some love you when you’re gone
Forget about your reputation, Satan’s gonna shake it up
Some people don’t know truth from lies so they just make it up
Alright now
Down a long hard road where I come from
Down a long hard road I’m travelling on
Down a long hard road and I keep going going going going
Down a long hard road where I come from
Down a long hard road that I’ve been on
Down a long hard road I just keep going going going going
It's
It’s great to feel that love for all those people that you know
But if they change direction wish them well and let them go
Y' know it made me sad to lose so many friends along the way
But the road I’m walking on it gets more narrow every day, yeah
Down a long hard road where I come from
Down a long hard road I’m travelling on
Down a long hard road I just keep going going going going
Down a long hard road where I come from
Down a long hard road that I’ve been on
Down a long hard road I just keep going going going going
Down a long hard road where I come from
Down a long hard road I’m travelling on
Down a long hard road I just keep going going going going
Down a long hard road
Down a long hard road
Down a long hard road I just keep going going going going
Allright [Spoken]
You meet a lot of travellers on the road that winds through life
Some hands hold the light of love, some hands conceal a knife
Some friends stand behind you, some lie right to your face
I don’t have time for looking back, I’ve got to run this race
Some receive salvation and they love you for your prayers
Some resent the road you’ve laid and claim the work was theirs
Some people like to put you down ‘cos they know you won’t fight back
Some folks speak of love and peace but their heart is cold and black
Down a long hard road where I come from
Down a long hard road I’m travelling on
Down a long hard road and I keep going going going going
Down a long hard road where I come from
Down a long hard road that I’ve been on
Down a long hard road and I keep going going going
Some people never understand the road you’re travelling on
Some people hate you while you live, some love you when you’re gone
Forget about your reputation, Satan’s gonna shake it up
Some people don’t know truth from lies so they just make it up
Alright now
Down a long hard road where I come from
Down a long hard road I’m travelling on
Down a long hard road and I keep going going going going
Down a long hard road where I come from
Down a long hard road that I’ve been on
Down a long hard road I just keep going going going going
It's
It’s great to feel that love for all those people that you know
But if they change direction wish them well and let them go
Y' know it made me sad to lose so many friends along the way
But the road I’m walking on it gets more narrow every day, yeah
Down a long hard road where I come from
Down a long hard road I’m travelling on
Down a long hard road I just keep going going going going
Down a long hard road where I come from
Down a long hard road that I’ve been on
Down a long hard road I just keep going going going going
Down a long hard road where I come from
Down a long hard road I’m travelling on
Down a long hard road I just keep going going going going
Down a long hard road
Down a long hard road
Down a long hard road I just keep going going going going
goodbye, farewell
[Go to Song Page]
Goodbye, farewell
We'll meet again
Somewhere beyond the sky
I pray that you will stay with God
Goodbye my friend, goodbye
The light grows dim
But in this hour
I have no tears to cry
My heart is full
My joy complete
Goodbye my friends, goodbye
I feel no loss of hope as I've grown older
Only this worlds weight upon my shoulder
My heart beats to a slower song
So softly in my veins
The night is hot but in my sleep
I’m dreaming of the rain
Everything I am I’ve tried to show you
And in this life I’ve been so blessed to know you
Goodbye, farewell
We’ll meet again
Somewhere beyond the sky
I pray that you will walk with God
Goodbye my friends, goodbye
Goodbye my friends, goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye, farewell
We'll meet again
Somewhere beyond the sky
I pray that you will stay with God
Goodbye my friend, goodbye
The light grows dim
But in this hour
I have no tears to cry
My heart is full
My joy complete
Goodbye my friends, goodbye
I feel no loss of hope as I've grown older
Only this worlds weight upon my shoulder
My heart beats to a slower song
So softly in my veins
The night is hot but in my sleep
I’m dreaming of the rain
Everything I am I’ve tried to show you
And in this life I’ve been so blessed to know you
Goodbye, farewell
We’ll meet again
Somewhere beyond the sky
I pray that you will walk with God
Goodbye my friends, goodbye
Goodbye my friends, goodbye
Goodbye
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Street Level Records SLC 015 [1994, USA]
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Street Level Records SLC 015 [1994, USA]
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Street level Records SLD 026 [1994, USA]
Kode: AMIT-US3 12 page booklet with write ups |
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Matrix, on disc rear: 'IFPI L792', '140744-XD1-6028-2', 'DISCTRONICS USA *SLD 026*'
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Solid Rock Records, Uncatalogued Illegal Noise Series
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There are "red" and "blue" versions, signified by the colour of the text "Illegal Noise Series". Copies are known to exist with a combination of both colours - blue disc with red artwork, but red disc / blue artwork variations are unconfirmed. Content wise there is no difference between this and the original CD release
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Solid Rock Records SLD 026 [Unknown Year, likely 2005 or later, USA, CDR]
Kode: AMIT-US5 This CDR pressing uses leftover artwork from the original release |
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Unconfirmed as yet, but it is possible that there are also copies pressed on silver rather than white faced CDRs
Back in the days before internet tubes and shoppes, people in the UK used to buy their christian music through Premier magazine, a mail order facility from Word Records. In (I believe) 1994, lots of excited fans ordered Larry's newest album. It never arrived
Note, 'Higher Ground' is almost certainly referring to the track 'Lay My Burden Down'
Note, 'Higher Ground' is almost certainly referring to the track 'Lay My Burden Down'
