I Must Sing
words & music by Stephen Bautista

trying to live by example
do what's right, help those in need
hoping a world of lost poeple
would see the difference in me
but often serving in silence
keeping the truth locked inside
its not enough to just show compassion
without the words that lead them to life

Chorus
I must sing share his song
I must sing to the hurting ones
with a voice that rises to lift up Christ

I once thought that I could move mountains
just let my hands do all the work
thinking that all of my actions
would speak louder than words
but these hands have limitations
they're too weak to carry the load
only words can tell of redemption
if no one hears how will they know

Chorus
I must sing share his song
I must sing to the hurting ones
with a voice that rises to lift up Christ
I must sing a verse of hope
I must sing the one chorus
that will tell them of his sacrifice

Bridge
and boldly proclaim the truth to all the world
sharing the Gospel of Christ 'til every ear has heard

Chorus


A Childlike Faith
words & music by Stephen Bautista

I love the way my little one
Gets that boyish grin when he hears "let's go bye-bye"
Without knowing where or why
With an innocent exuberance
And without fear or any hesitation
He rushes to my side
And then gazes up with those trusting eyes
And stretches his little arm to me

Chorus

And walks hand in hand with his father
Unafraid of the unknowns he may face
He takes every step without questioning
And goes with a childlike faith

How I long for that innocence
When it comes down to trusting in my Lord
And going where he goes
I wanna take a lesson from my son
And follow God without the doubts that come
As I get older
I want to gaze up with those trusting eyes
And stretch out my little arm to him

Chorus
And walk hand in hand with my Father
Unafraid of the unknowns I may face
And take every step without questioning
And go with a childlike faith

Bridge
Jesus said
That we must humble ourselves
Just like a little child
Believe just like a child

Chorus
And walk hand in hand with our Father
Unafraid of the unknowns we may face
And take every step without questioning
And go with a childlike faith

Live with a childlike faith


Flowers Are Dancing
words & music by Stephen Bautista

I stress, worry, and wonder
about the day that lies ahead
I feel like crawlin' back under
the covers when I look up instead
and see creation telling me
that God takes care of everything

Chorus
flowers are dancing
like nothing could be wrong
birds are singing
a carefree song
clouds are content
to go where the wind blows
sun smiles down with
a cheerful glow

some days I'm more inclined
to forget about the lily and sparrow
my fears, render me blind
to the promises that God has bestowed
but one look through the window pane
reminds me just to trust again

Chorus
flowers are dancing
like nothing could be wrong
birds are singing
a carefree song
clouds are content
to go where the wind blows
sun smiles down with
a cheerful glow

Instrumental

I see creation telling me
that God takes care of everything



Who Will Tell Them (leave it at the cross)
words and music by Stephen Bautista

there's an old man dying in his bed
just barely hangin' on
aware he's nearing his last breath
he's so scared and all alone
who will be there
to help him calm his fear
who will take his hand and whisper in his ear

Chorus
leave it at the cross
who will tell him
leave it at the cross

there's a young girl who had run away
to escape her discontent
now she sells her body on the street
so that she can pay the rent
who will recognize her pain
without judgement or blame
who will gently lead her by the hand and say

Chorus
leave it at the cross
who will tell her
leave it at the cross

Bridge
too many people
who are living in despair
sadly have never heard
a message meant to share

Chorus
leave it at the cross
who will tell them
leave it at the cross

 

Praise You
words & music by Stephen Bautista

I could sit here all day
and marvel at the wonders you've made
and when the day slips into night
I'll gaze up at the stars in the sky

touched by the splendor
it sparks a joy I cannot hide
moved by the mystery
it stirs emotions deep inside

Chorus
and I praise you
it's what creation compels me to do
caught up and captured
and irresistibly driven to
praise you

fully enchanted and mesmerized
I watch the earth and heavens testify
of how their brilliant elaborate dance
was designed and then created at your hands

touched by the splendor
it sparks a joy I cannot hide
moved by the mystery
it stirs emotions deep inside

Chorus

Instrumental

Chorus

I could sit here all day
and marvel at the wonders you've made


His Love Will Lead You Home
words & music by Stephen Bautista

you're a million miles away
and you've been gone far too long
from the place that you belong
it's where you are meant to be
but you'll never find your way
'til you call on Jesus' name

Chorus
his love will lead you home
and light the darkened path
and be your truest guide
'til you're home at last
you've been out on your own
and lost your way
but his love will lead you home

you've been wandering here and there
fully guided by the pride
from your solitary life
you may think you know the way
but hiding just beyond the bend
is another dead end

Chorus
his love will lead you home
and light the darkened path
and be your truest guide
'til you're home at last
you've been out on your own
and lost your way
but his love will lead you home

Bridge
you weren't made to go your separate way
you were born to live under God's grace
and now you find you're hopelessly lost
so take the hand of Jesus


What If
words & music by Stephen Bautista

it's easy to talk about hindsight
when you can clearly see
the path of history
but it's hard when you look from the blindside
and where to go from here
is a little more unclear
unsure of just what you should do
the fear of failure
can weigh on you

Chorus
what if you could know
every moment waiting down that road
what if you could take
every step in life with no mistakes
if all your questions were left behind
and all the answers were in plain sight
where would that leave faith
in Christ

consoled by his constant forgiveness
and the untold worth
of a lesson learned
but haunted by moments of weakness
and the shadows of regret
that try to second guess
afraid of being caught off guard
with another choice
that seems way too hard

Chorus
what if you could know
every moment waiting down that road
what if you could take
every step in life with no mistakes
if all your questions were left behind
and all the answers were in plain sight
where would that leave faith
in Christ

Bridge

'cause faith brings hope
through the unknown



More Of You
words & music by Stephen Bautista

you'd think it'd be real obvious
that you are in my life
and everyone would see your face
when they looked at mine
but just one glance into the mirror
it's so plain to see
instead of it reflecting you
I'm just staring back at me

Chorus
I wanna change my ways
I wanna be renewed
I wanna get transformed
through and through
from the top of my head to my feet
I want there to be less of me
and more of you

where's the evidence of faith
beaming from my soul
I've been too wrapped up in myself
for your light to show
it should always shine much brighter
than the brightest star
and constantly illuminate
the wondrous savior that you are

Chorus
I wanna change my ways
I wanna be renewed
I wanna get transformed
through and through
from the top of my head to my feet
I want there to be less of me
and more of you

Bridge
fill my empty hands
move my idle feet
place your words upon my lips
use everything


A Gentle Word
words & music by Stephen Bautista

people everywhere are leery of the fold
jaded by the constant ringing of judgmental overtones
you can almost see them cringe when you try to share the truth
bracing in anticipation for another stern rebuke
'cause what they often hear
sounds like an angry preacher shouting that the end is near

Chorus
speak to them in love
let compassion run
through their walls of hurt
and as you try to make it through
their hardened point of view
nothing else can break the barriers down
like a gentle word

they say keep it to yourself they've heard it all before
and then they label you a Jesus freak as they slam the door
their bitter words can sting and cut just like a knife
but just as words can hurt they also can bring life
and pierce their walls of stone
and fill them with the promise that's found in Christ alone

Chorus
speak to them in love
let compassion run
through their walls of hurt
and as you try to make it through
their hardened point of view
nothing else can break the barriers down
like a gentle word