Trouble knockin' on your window pane stormy weather at your door. And the outlook for the day ahead like the day before. People tell you prayin' changes things, but the words don't stop the fear.
Every tree is green again in the. Wood out my back door. Every spring that scene, again. Faithful coming as before. And every living thing is sure. . With time to come of age.
I don't believe we've met. But I know who you are. Your story made the papers. Most Wanted ran your name. . The press called out for justice. For all the misery, the pain.
Merciful heaven, have mercy on me. Seven times seven, I've always believed. You've got the power and I have the need. Merciful heaven, have mercy on me.
It happened many years ago. The memories still haunt you though. And who's to blame, you really don't know. You're just locked all alone in these chains.
I'm trying hard not to think You unkind. But Heavenly Father. If You know my heart. Surely You can read my mind. . Good people underneath the sea of grief.
Smile, make 'em think you're happy. Lie and say that things are fine. And hide that empty longing that you feel. Don't ever show it, just keep your heart concealed.
Now, all I have is now. To be faithful, to be holy and to shine. Lighting up the darkness. Right now, I really have no choice. But to voice the truth to the nations.
Wayne Watson. Psalm 139:7-12/Isaiah 50:2. A million dark alleys you can hide in. Dig a tunnel to the center of the earth. Convinced you've got nobody to confide in.
Wayne Watson. Ephesians 5:15/I John 2:6/Philippians 4:11-12. There's a fine line. Between contentment and greed. Between the things that I want. And the things that I need.
Wayne Watson. I Corinthians 10:12/I Peter 2:21-22. I read the mornin' paper. To my surprise and shame. Said a black eye of embarrassment. Been attached to Jesus' name.
Wayne Watson. Isaiah 29:13/Jeremiah 51:17-18/Exodus 20:3. My temple is built on wood and of stone. Each space is filled with the things that I own. Idols and gods that call me to bow.
Wayne Watson. John 15:5/Psalm 73:25-26. I could live without You. I know I could get by. Millions of people do. Why couldn't I. I could live without You.
Claire Cloninger and Wayne Watson. Smile--Make 'em think you're happy. Lie--And say that things are fine. And hide that empty longing that you feel. Don't ever show it.
Wayne Watson. It's good to be lonely every now and again. To be parted from the ones you adore. To sit at a table for two all alone. And take a look at the world around you.
Wayne Watson. Psalm 101:3/Matthew 6:22-23. I haven't seen it all but I've seen enough. Got some memories--Some I pray, one day, I'll forget. You wipe the vision clear and here it comes again.