Encouraging people around the world since 1991 !!

Recorded at Soli Deo Gloria Studios in North Attleboro MA
by David Wells.  Bob Nute played electronic percussion on most songs,
and I (Ralph) sang and played acoustic guitar.  
These songs were mostly written
during the six month period in which we were creating  
"In The Knowledge Of Him".

BEFORE THE COMING LORD
A 10 song collection, recorded in 1992

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MP3 files for all these songs can be found on our
MP3 Central Page

Ralph Merrifield, guitar & vocals

1.  We're The King's Kids  

We're the King's kids
Just children of the Lord
A special part of His family
We want all the world to know that
We're the King's kids
He knows us by name
Throughout all eternity
We will sing His praise

 

2.  You Are My Shepherd  

You are my Shepherd and I am Your lamb
Where You lead I will follow
Thank You for loving me just as I am
Teaching me the way I should go

Forever and ever, side by side
You are my Master, Lord and Guide
Goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life (repeat to beginning)

 

3.  Like A Green Tree  

I am like a green tree
In the house of God
Feeding on His Word to make me strong
Through the stormy times
I'm sheltered from all harm
Simply abiding I bear much fruit
Daily growing, straight and true

 

4.  May You Be Exalted  

May You be exalted in my life
In my life, in my life
May You be exalted in my life
Dear Lord be exalted in me

2 ... in my school
3 ... in my church
4 ... in our world

 

5.  In Every Single Situation  

In every single situation You put me through
I'm learnin' more about You
I'm learnin' more about You
In every single situation You put me through
I'm learnin' more, more about You
More about Your love, more about Your plan
More about Your gentle guiding hand
In every single situation You put me through
I'm learnin' more, more about You

 

6.  Doxology Round #1    
            (lyrics by Thomas Ken)

Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him, all creatures here below
Praise Him above the heavenly hosts
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost

 

7.  Like The Rising Sun 

Your love is like the rising sun
Your love is like the rising sun
Your love is like the rising sun
Ever faithful

Your joy, like flowers in the Spring
Your joy, like flowers in the Spring
Your joy, like flowers in the Spring
So delightful

Your peace, a shelter from the storm
Your peace, a shelter from the storm
Your peace, a shelter from the storm
Safe and restful

Your love is like the rising sun
Your joy, like flowers in the Spring
Your peace, a shelter from the storm
And Lord we're grateful (repeat this verse)

And Lord we're grateful, Lord we're so grateful...

 

8.  Have You Ever Heard...? 

Have you ever heard a duck praise the Lord?
A duck praise the Lord, a duck praise the Lord
Have you ever heard a duck praise the Lord?
This is what he says...

Quack quack quack quack quack quack
quack quack quack
quack quack quack praise the Lord

2. kitten (meow)
3. Fish (blub)
4. Bell (ding)
5. All (ding, blub, meow, quack)

9.  Hush My Little Loved One  

Hush my little loved one
It's time now to rest
Throughout the day you have given
Each task your best
You'll need strength to face tomorrow
Hush child, time now to rest
You'll need strength to face tomorrow
Hush child, time now to rest

While you are asleep God will watch over you
His guardian angels protecting
    His Spirit will soothe
In the morning, when you awaken
    We'll be close by your side
In the morning when you awaken
    We'll be close by your side
             (repeat first verse)

 

10.  Before The Coming Lord   
        All of creation is excited at the Lord's return
           (from I Chronicles 16:31-36)

Let the heavens be glad
Let the earth rejoice
Let the oceans roar
Let the field make noise
Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy
Before the coming Lord (AMEN!!)

And let them say among the nations
     "THE LORD REIGNS"
All of creation PRAISE HIS NAME
And we God's people
       GIVE HIM THANKS
Blessed be the Lord AMEN!!
     (repeat to beginning)

 

 

Bob Nute, percussion

 

Dave Wells, sound engineer, with Ralph Merrifield

 

All songs copyright 1992, Ralph Merrifield
New Hope Music, PO Box 1612, Westboro MA  01581

You have our encouragement and permission
to duplicate and share this song for all "not-for-profit" purposes
(ie. corporate worship, overheads, songbooks, web sites, give-away copies).
Please contact New Hope for other uses. Thanks !!!

Ralph Merrifield

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