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Sacred Journey
(Written by Marry McCall, David Batteau & Darrell Brown; First Call Album )
This song is dedicated to Frederick Buechner as thanks for the encouragement he has brought to many of us as we stumble down the path

Wide awake at three a. m.
When I hear the whistle blow
Watchin’ all the cars go by
Where does everybody go

Every road, every stream
Every prayer, every dream
You are there my Lord
Heavens mystery
How you are here with me
On this sacred journey

Chorus
Open the gates to your heart
(on this sacred journey)
Let the light into the dark
(on this sacred journey)
He’ll meet you right where you are

Spillin’ thoughts across the page
Morning sun is sneakin’ in
Say a little prayer for me
As another day begins

Strength to strength, life goes on
Room to room, dark till dawn
You are there my Lord
Heavens mystery
How you are here with me
On this sacred journey



Evidence of Love
(Written by Lowell Alexander & Bonnie Keen)
”Whoever is wise, let him heed these things and consider the great love of the Lord.” – Psalms 107.4)

It is written in the colors
Of a thousand autumn twilights
Painted in the eyes of a child
Spoken as forgiveness
By an honest open hand
It’s the friend who will walk the extra mile
It’s the giving when there is not enough
There is everywhere the evidence of love

Open your eyes and look upon
The handiwork of God
Open your soul and feel
The breath of glory all around
For everywhere there’s evidence of love

It’s living in the rich earth
Waving in the wind
It’s music that moves us to believe
And dying in a small town
Knowing where true love begins
It’s hope beyond what we can see

It’s the mercy when tears are not enough
There is everywhere the evidence of love

Chorus
Open your eyes and look upon
The handiwork of God
Open your soul and feel
The breath of glory all around
For everywhere there’s evidence of love

A simple crucifix hanging on the wall
Everywhere there’s evidence of love