Praise Soup
June 15th, 2006
I WILL PRAISE AND WORSHIP
w/m Bill Itzel
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I will praise and worship, I will praise and worship
I will praise and worship the Lord
In Spirit and in Truth
True worship comes from a heart that is pure
a soul that is humble, and a faith that endures
True worship is not a time or a place
but an awe for the Savior’s marvelous grace
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True worship comes when you know you’ve been healed
from a sinful state that the Spirit’s revealed
True worship comes when your soul’s been renewed
and that peace has brought you joy and a heavenly mood
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True worship comes when we lift Him up high
and humble ourselves in the presence of God
True worship comes when we serve Him each day
and live our lives transformed every step of the way
GOD KNOWS WHAT’S BEST
w/m - Bill Itzel
When your prayers are not answered how you think they should be
God knows what’s best for you
An when the trying circumstances bring you to your knees
God knows what’s best for you
And when you gaze at the horizon and there’s no land in sight
God knows what’s best for you
And when everything goes wrong, trust the one who’ll make it right
God knows what’s best for you
He knows when you’re strong and can follow on your own
He knows when to carry you through
So if you feel discouraged, lift up your heart with joy
‘Cause God knows what’s best for you
God may be teaching patience by making you endure
God knows what’s best for you
And when you see His work completed, you’ll know what the trials were for
God knows what’s best for you
He knows when you’re strong and can follow on your own
He knows when to carry you through
So if you feel discouraged, lift up your heart with joy
‘Cause God knows what’s best for you
So if your prayers are not answered how you think they should be
God knows what’s best for you
You see, the Lord is omniscient, He sees things you can not see
God knows what’s best for you
He knows when you’re strong and can follow on your own
He knows when to carry you through
So if you feel discouraged, lift up your heart with joy
‘Cause God knows what’s best for you
Where’s the Beef
w/m Bill Itzel
I was just a little boy playing with my toys
When momma said it’s time for us to eat
but I didn’t understand, there was no bottle in her hand
And she said “today, we’re gonna try some meat”
Well, at first I had my doubt, took a bite, and spit it out
I just couldn’t stand that chewy stuff
But with each bite that I tried, something happened deep inside
And from then on in, I couldn’t get enough
We’ve laid the foundation, don’t need regurgitation
No time for hesitation, where’s the beef?
Oh, we’ve gotten used to milk, cause it’s as smooth as silk
But we won’t grow until we get some beef
Well, when I was 21, I thought my learnin’ days were done
till I heard a sermon preached that changed my way
The preacher opened up the Bible and started a revival
that’s been burnin’ in me till this very day
Well, he didn’t preach on hair, or the clothing that we wear
but he talked of pressin’ on unto the goal
And he taught of Jesus’ love and the plan of God above
And how to let the Spirit take control
We’ve laid the foundation, don’t need regurgitation
No time for hesitation, where’s the beef?
Oh, we’ve gotten used to milk, cause it’s as smooth as silk
But we won’t grow until we get some beef
Now I have always heard, the only ones who knew God’s word
were the preachers and the ones who write the books
But every time I’d study, things were clear that once were muddy
and in just a little time, boy, I was hooked
Now I travel ‘cross the land telling those who’ll take a stand
it’s hard to start, I know, I sympathize
But maturity’s our goal and finding rest for our soul
just dig deeper, you’ll be “udderly” surprised
We’ve laid the foundation, don’t need regurgitation
No time for hesitation, where’s the beef?
Oh, we’ve gotten used to milk, cause it’s as smooth as silk
But we won’t grow until we get some beef
SOUL DOCTOR
w/m Bill Itzel
I know you’re hurt and your soul’s not at ease
Your emotions are crumbling and you’re searching for peace
The solutions you’ve tried have just covered the sin
And haven’t met your need from within
You thought those self-help books would cure what ills
You’ve tried therapy sessions and a bottle of pills
But if you want peace, once and for all
I’ll tell you, who you should call…just take it to the…
Soul Doctor, Jesus is the Soul Doctor
Talking about it and passing the blame
Ain’t gonna get rid of the guilt and shame
You don’t have to call a number
Just call on the name of the Soul Doctor
You have your sins and I have mine
But I know His methods work every time
He’ll give you a brand new heart, my friend
And cleanse your life from beginning to end
And if you’re worried about the doctor’s fee
He paid it all so the visits are free
So stop by, see Him anytime you’re led
And you don’t have to call ahead…just take it to the…
It Mattered To This One
w/m Bill Itzel
A man stood by the ocean tossing starfish to the sea
But ten more would wash back up for every one that he’d set free
So I walked up to the old man and said “Don’t waste your time
It really doesn’t matter”, and this was his reply
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It mattered to this one as he cast it to the foam
It mattered to this one as he sent the creature home
It mattered to this one when it was left to die
It mattered to this one when I gave it back its life
If you’ve ever tried to witness and have just been brushed away
And you feel you make no difference, just keep pressing on today
And if you feel it doesn’t matter, remember this tale well
There’s still people out there dying and God’s still saving souls from hell
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It mattered to this one when the word of God was shared
It mattered to this one when my life was spared
It mattered to this one when I was left to die
It mattered to this one when Jesus gave me life
So if you feel discouraged in your service for the Lord
Remember, we just reap the harvest, and we just plant the Word
And God will bring the increase based upon His plan
So if you feel it cannot matter, well, to someone else, it can
CHORUS 2
Trust In The Lord
w/m Bill Itzel
I know you’re weary, and the journey just goes on and on
But the calling is upward to the goal
Forget what lies behind, press on and you will see, my friend
He will give you rest for your weary soul
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Trust in the Lord with all of your heart
Keep doing what the Spirit says is right
Trust in the Lord with all of your heart
Keep walking by faith, not by sight
There is a stone of stumbling that each of us must face
A testing of our faith we all must bear
But if we’re firmly planted upon the true foundation
We can cast aside our worries and our cares
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