Wild World. Cat Stevens calls a backslider to come back to Jesus ... Cat Stevens
will praise God even if disabled .... Morning has broken like the first morning,.
Christ-like Cat Stevens Wild World Cat Stevens calls a backslider to come back to Jesus © 1997 by David J. Landegent
Now that He lost everything for you He says He wants to make your life new But it’s breaking His heart you’re leaving Jesus is grieving But if you wanna leave, just beware Though you see a lot of nice things out there Because a lot of nice things turn bad; They’re snares The Savior came into the wild world He gave His own life – just to reconcile The Savior came into the wild world & He’ll always remember you as His child, girl You know He’s seen a lot of what the world can do And it’s breaking His heart in two Cuz He never wants to see you sad, girl Turn from the bad world But if you wanna leave, just beware Hope you know the promise of God to care Just remember there’s the grace of God Everywhere chorus, interlude Jesus still loves you But if you wanna leave, just beware Hope you know the promise of God to care Just remember there’s the grace of God Everywhere chorus twice
Moon Shadow Cat Stevens will praise God even if disabled © 1997 by David J. Landegent
I’m being sheltered by the Lord’s shadow, Lord’s shadow, Lord’s shadow Safe beneath the wings of the Lord’s shadow, Lord’s shadow, Lord’s shadow If I ever lose my hands, Lose my plow, lose my land Oh, if I ever lose my hands, Oh if~ I still want to praise the Lord And if I ever lose my eyes, If all my colors will run dry Oh, if I ever lose my eyes, Oh if~ I still want to praise the Lord chorus
And if I ever lose my legs, I won’t moan and I won’t beg Oh, if I ever lose my legs, Oh if~ I still want to praise the Lord And if I ever lose my mouth, All my teeth, north and south Oh, if I ever lose my mouth, Oh if~ I still want to praise interlude The blessings of God remind me To thank the Lord for life The blessings of God remind me That I will always follow His light chorus Lord’s shadow, Lord’s shadow Lord’s shadow, Lord’s shadow
Hard-Headed Woman Cat Stevens looks for a true God, not an idol © 1997 by David J. Landegent
I’m looking for a kind-hearted Savior One who will take me for myself And if I find my kind-hearted Savior I will need nobody else, no, no, no I’m looking for a kind-hearted Savior One who will make me do my best And if I find my kind-hearted Savior I know the rest of my life will be blessed, yes— I know a lot of fancy dancers Idols who can glide you on a floor They move so smooth but have no answers When you ask them, “What is my life for?” “I don’t know. Why?” interlude I know—many fair weather friends But their friendliness depends on how you do They know—many sure-fired ways To find out the one who pays and how you do I’m looking for a kind-hearted Savior One who will make me be so good And if I find my kind-hearted Savior I know my life will be as it should, yes— I’m looking for a kind-hearted Savior One who will make me do my best And if I find my kind-hearted Savior
Miles From Nowhere
Changes IV
Cat Stevens follows the pilgrim road © 1997 by David J. Landegent
Cat Stevens sees the Kingdom coming © 2006 by David J. Landegent
Miles from nowhere, but I make good time Oh yeah, to reach there Look up at the mountain, I have to climb Oh yeah, to reach there Lord, my body has been a good friend And I’ll get a new one, when I reach the end Miles from nowhere, but I make good time Oh yeah, to reach there I creep through the valleys, And I grope through the woods Cuz I know when I’m on God’s highway It’s gonna make me feel good, yes, I love every blessin’, so don’t be lookin’ so sad Cuz I’ll thank the Lord, my Savior, Thank Him for that, thank Him for that Miles from nowhere, not a soul in sight Oh yeah, but it’s all right I have my freedom, I can live by God’s rules Oh yeah, with Him I can’t lose chorus a, interlude, chorus c Miles from nowhere, but I make good time Oh yeah, to reach there
Rubylove Cat Stevens finds God is His light & salvation © 2006 by David J. Landegent
Who’ll give me love? You’ll give me love You’ll be my sky above Who’ll be my light? You’ll be my light You’re with me day and night You are my delight Hallelujah, hallelujah, hal–lelujah – Hallelujah, hal–leluah Who’ll be my King? You’ll be my King You’ll be my King and Savior Who’ll help me see? You’ll help me see You’ll help me see Your kingdom – for eternity Hallelujah, hallelujah, hal–lelujah Hallelujah, hallelujah, hal–lelujah – Hallelujah, hal–leluah verse 1 Hallelujah, hallelujah, hal–lelu~jah
Wo-wo-wo-wo~, yeah~ Wo-wo-wo-wo~, yeah~ Don’t you feel a change a’comin’ From another side of time Breaking down the walls of silence Lifting shadows from your mind Placing back the missing mirror That before you couldn’t find Filling mysteries of emptiness That yesterday left behind And we all know it’s better Yesterday has past Now let’s all start living for The One that’s going to last Yes, we all know it’s better Yesterday has past Now let’s all start living for The One that’s going to last chorus a Don’t you feel the day is coming That will stay and remain When your children see the answers That you saw the same When the clouds have all gone There will be no more rain And the beauty of all things Is uncovered again chorus bca Don’t you feel the day is coming And it won’t be too soon When the people of the Lord Will all live in one room When we shake off the ancient Shake off the ancient chains of our doom We will all be born again Cuz He rose from the tomb chorus bc Wo-wo-wo-wo~ let’s all start livin’ Let’s all start livin’, livin’, livin’, and livin’ For the One that’s going to last Wo-wo-wo-wo~, wo-wo-wo-wo~ Wo-wo-wo-wo-wo~, wo-wo-wo-wo-wo~
Peace Train
Morning Has Broken
Cat Stevens prays for the Kingdom to come © 2006 by David J. Landegent
Cat Stevens sings an old hymn to the Creator © 2006 by David J. Landegent
Now I've been happy lately Thinking about the good things to come And I believe it could be Something good has begun Oh, I've been smiling lately Dreaming about the Lord above And I believe it could be Someday, He’s going to come
Morning has broken like the first morning, Blackbird has spoken like the first bird. Praise God with singing, praise Him each morning Praise for them springing fresh from the Word.
For out on the edge of darkness We find the King reigns The King reigns o’er the nations He’ll take us home again Now I’ve been smiling lately Thinking about the good things to come And I believe it could be Something good has begun
Sweet the rain's new fall, sunlit from heaven, Like the first dewfall on the first grass. Praise unto Jesus for the wet garden, Sprung in completeness where His feet pass. brief interlude Thank God for sunlight, thank God for morning, Born of the one light Eden saw play. Praise with elation, praise Him each morning, God's re-creation of the new day. verse 1
The King reigns AND He’ll conquer Count on the King’s reign (We pray Maranatha) Welcome the King’s reign The King reigns a holy kingdom Everyone answers to the King’s reign (We pray Maranatha) Welcome the King’s reign Clap your hands together Come bring your good friends too Because it's getting nearer He soon will be with you Come and join the living He’s not so far from you And He’s getting nearer Soon it will all be true chorus b, interlude Now I've been crying lately Thinking about the world as it is Why must we go on hating? Why can't we live in bliss? chorus ab The King reigns a holy kingdom Everyone answers to the King’s reign (We pray Maranatha) Come on, come on, come on Yes come to the King’s reign, hey Welcome the King’s reign– (We pray Maranatha) Welcome the King’s reign, the King’s reign – (We pray Maranatha)
Tea for the Tillerman Stevens’ Tea for the Tillerman becomes a Doxology © 1997 by David J. Landegent
Sing hymns for the Father and praise for the Son Pray to the Spirit who makes the church one Angels sing your hearts away, Cuz while the sinners sin, the children pray Oh, Lord, how they pray and pray For that happy day, for that happy day
The Wind Cat Stevens listens for the voice of the Spirit © 2006 by David J. Landegent
I listen to the Wind, to the Wind with my soul Where I’ll end up, Well, I think only God really knows I’m trusting in the Father’s Son But never, never, never, never He’ll never leave me even once No, never, never, never I listen to the Word And it’s changin’ my soul I let the Spirit take me And my heart wants to go I’ve listened to the devil’s snake But never, never, never, never I’ll never make the same mistake No, never, never, never
If I Laugh Cat Stevens comes back to the Lord repentant © 2006 by David J. Landegent
If I trust, just a little bit Maybe I can reclaim the chance That I didn’t take – to know You And live – in peace – in peace Ooh– oh yeah And if I trust, just a little bit Maybe I won’t resist the plans That You made for me – to find You O Lord – with me – O Lord Ooh– oh yeah Cuz if I trust… brief interlude Hallelujah, hallelu~jah –lu~jah Hallelujah, hallelu~jah, oh~ Hallelujah, hallelu~jah –lu~jah Cuz if I trust, oh just a little bit Maybe I can recall the way that I used to be I loved You – I’d heed – Your light – redeemed Ooh– oh yeah If I trust Savior, if I trust just a little bit, oh yeah chorus
On the Road to Find Out Cat Stevens follows the pilgrim road again © 1997 by David J. Landegent
Well, I left my family home To see what I could find out I left my folk and friends With the aim to clear my mind out Well, I hit the rowdy road And many kinds I met there Many stories told me Of the way to get there—ooh So on and on I go, The seconds tick the time out So much left to know And I’m on the road to find out — ooh Well, in the end I’ll know, But on the way I wonder (hallelu, hallelu) Through descending snow, And through the frost & thunder (hallelu, hallelu) I listen to the wind come howl, Telling me I have to hurry I listen to the robin’s song Saying not to worry — ooh (hallelu, hallelu)
Then I found myself alone, Hoping someone would miss me Thinkin’ about my home And the last woman to kiss me But sometimes you have to moan When nothing seems to suit ya But nevertheless you know, You walk towards the future — ooh chorus a Then I found my Lord one day When I wasn’t even trying (hallelu, hallelu) And here I have to say, Cuz there ain’t no use in lying, lying (Hallelu, hallelu) Yes, the answer lies with Him, So why not take a look now Kick out the devil’s sin, Pick up, pick up The Good Book now — ooh chorus bb
Where Do the Children Play? Cat Stevens wonders about our rat race world © 1997 by David J. Landegent
While I think it’s fine building jumbo planes Or taking a ride on a bullet train Switch on summer from a slot machine Get what you want to, if you want Cuz you can get anything I know we’ve come a long way We’re changing day to day But tell me, when do the people pray~? Well, you roll on roads over fresh green grass For your trucker loads on an interstate pass And you make them long, & you make them tough But they just go on and on, And it seems that you can’t get off chorus, interlude Well, you’ve cracked the sky, scrapers fill the air But will you keep on building higher Till there’s no more room up there Will you make us laugh? Will you make us cry? Will you tell us when to live Will you tell us when to die? chorus
Sad Lisa
But I Might Die Tonight
Cat Stevens witnesses to Sad Lisa © 1997 by David J. Landegent
Cat Stevens doesn't want to be like the rich fool © 2006 by David J. Landegent
She hangs her head and cries in my shirt She must be hurt very badly, Tell me, what’s making you sadly Open the door, don’t hide in the dark You’re lost in the dark, You can trust Him, Jesus knows just how it must be Lisa, Lisa, sad Lisa, Lisa
Don't want – to work away Doin' just what they all say "Work hard, boy, and you'll find One day you'll have a job like mine"
Her eyes like windows tricklin’ rain Upon her pain, getting deeper Though His love wants to relieve her She walks alone from wall to wall, Lost in a hall, she can’t hear Him Though I long for her to be near Him Lisa, Lisa, sad Lisa, Lisa interlude She sits in a corner by the door There must be more I can tell her If she really wants me to help her I’ll do what I can to show her the Way And maybe one day God will free her Even now, the Lord can see her Lisa, Lisa, sad Lisa, Lisa
Longer Boats Cat Stevens waits on the Lord, not others © 2006 by David J. Landegent
It's our hope He'll come to renew us He'll come to renew us, He'll come to renew us It's our hope He'll come to renew us Hold on to the Lord– He is standin' right OUTside the door– brief interlude, chorus I don't want a god I control Having power I must help along But the Lord Jehovah I know And His power shows~ all His pow-er shows~ chorus I don't want commandments of man Or let a parson come and sell his plan But the Lord Jehovah I know And His purpose shows~ Jehovah's pur-pose shows~ brief interlude, chorus
Cuz I know – for sure Nobody should be that poor We stock up – but sink low To all the needy we say no, say no, we say no I don't want – to work away Doing just what they all say "Work hard boy and you'll find One day you'll have a job like mine, Job like mine, a job like mine" Be wise, look ahead Follow Christ – instead Be straight, live right Cuz you might die tonight~
Into White Cat Stevens learns to build on the Rock © 2006 by David J. Landegent
I built my house, but was not wise Thin paper walls did not suffice Sandy foundations just crumbled that night – When all the rain acted like dynamite~ brief interlude I should've listened to One who is wise "To build up your house on sand's not right Build your foundation On ground that's packed tight Upon the Rock, you will find – all is right~" interlude I built my foundation on what will abide The Rock will not crumble when floodwaters rise When rain is pourin', I take it in stride For everything's standing up – in my life~ I built my house on what abides Built on the Rock, it will suffice –– And everything's standing up – when I'm wise~
Sitting Cat Stevens walks on the Lord's way © 2006 by David J. Landegent
Oh, I'm on the Way, I know I am, Heaven's not so far from here All I know is what's revealed right now I feel the power of the Lord in prayer God is on the throne; He's here to help Present for eternity I don't need to touch His face to know, And I don't need to use my eyes to see I keep on wondering why it's been so long Will I always wake up the same, or so? I keep on wondering, askin,' "Lord, how long?" Will the resurrection begin or something? interlude And oh, I'm on the Way, I know I am, But times there were when I thought not Bleeding half my soul in bad company, I thank the Lord He gave the strength to stop Now I'm not gonna bow to anyone's wishes Only to the God I seek And when I'm dead and lowered low in my grave I'm gonna be alive for all eternity I'm – gonna make it to the Father's side, For eternal life is my hope, I know I'm gonna make it to the Father's side, For eternal life is my hope forever
chorus And now my buddies scold me They tell me, “Listen – to our advice” Instead of bein’ my defenders They were just big pretenders “It’s your fault,” they said each time, oh no chorus, interlude It’s hard for a fella When he don’t know his way around If God would give me a hearing Instead of disappearing My doubt would turn to faith somehow, oh no chorus twice I’m in an awful way I’m in an awful way I’m in an awful way I’m in an awful way I’m in an awful way
Oh Very Young Cat Stevens witnesses because time is short © 2006 by David J. Landegent
Tell everyone – that you believe in the Christ You're only dancin' on this earth for a short while & though your fears may toss & turn you now They will vanish away like your dad's best jeans Denim blue, faded up to the sky It's only God who last forever Our worries never will, our worries never will But we're anxious till we rely on His will
verse 1 Oh, Christ is knocking on the door and He calls, Open from the side you're on He'll keep on knockin' hard, for – try as you may You're gonna find He's where you started from You're gonna find He's where you started from
Another Saturday Night Cat Stevens gives voice to Job’s concerns © 2006 by David J. Landegent
Although I did what is right Now I hurt and I suffer Why did Jehovah wreck the life I made How I wish I had God here to talk to I’m in an awful way My world fell down a week ago Ain’t seen a lotta good since then A thousand cattle, they were slaughtered I lost my sons and daughters And now I got some painful skin, oh
Tell everyone – that you believe in the Christ There'll never be a better chance To change their minds And if you want them all to see a better day Will you carry the word of God with you And rely upon the Lord who's in heaven And though the Lord will last forever This world just never will (This world just never will) But the goodbyes make us journey toward His will interlude Will you carry the word of God with you And rely (and rely, and rely) – oh~ Tell everyone – that you believe in the Christ You're only dancin' on this earth for a short while Tell everyone – that you believe in the Christ
Tuesday’s Dead Cat Stevens knows who holds tomorrow © 2006 by David J. Landegent
If I make a mark in time I can't say the mark is mine I fit in the grand design – of the Lord Yes, I need Him, just like you Jesus tells me what to do Like everybody else I'm searching through God’s own Word Whoa~ where do you go When you wonder and want to know Who~ holds tomorrow? Christ our head! Preacher, show me who redeems Won't you show me prophet dreams Show me what I haven't seen – to ease my mind Cuz I will learn to understand If I have a helping hand I wanna live by the commands – all my life chorus, interlude What is wealth? What is fame? All in all it's just a game Everybody needs to praise His name That is all Now man may live, man may die Searching for the question why, But if he tries to rule the sky, he must fall
Your Spirit helps out in prayer time, Father When I can’t think of right words to say Whoa~ whoa~ – whoa~ whoa~ Wherever I am, Lord, I’m always walking with You I’m always walking with You And I’m lookin’ up in prayer Wherever I am, I’m always, always talking to You I’m always talking to You, And I’m glad that You can hear, Glad that You can hear Your Spirit helps out in prayer time, Father When I’m lookin’ up in prayer interlude I need to know You Need to weave my life around You Weave my life around You I can see You found me, Lord Each night and day I pray To follow where I find You To follow where I find You Because I call You my Lord, call You my Lord Your Spirit helps out in prayer time, Father When I kneel upon the floor Whoa~ whoa~ How can I tell you that I love~ You, I love~ You But I can’t think of right words to say I long to tell you that I’m always thinking of You I’m always thinking of You — Your Spirit helps out in prayer time, Father When I can’t think of right words to say
chorus Now every second on the nose The humdrum of the city grows Reaching out beyond the throes – of our time Jesus Christ is what we found We are blest when He’s around He can turn the world around – in our time Yes – Jesus Christ is what we found We are blest when He’s around He can turn the world around – in our time chorus
How Can I Tell You Cat Stevens is thankful the Spirit helps in prayer © 2006 by David J. Landegent
Whoa~ whoa~ How can I tell You that I love~ You, I love~ You But I can’t think of right words to say I long to tell You that I’m always thinking of You I’m always thinking of You, But my words just blow away, just blow away
Bitterblue Cat Stevens invites a depressed friend to believe © 2006 by David J. Landegent
Christ gave this last chance to you Don’t hand it back to Him, Bitterblue, you’re bitterblue He’s made atonement for you Don’t pass Him up, you’re bitterblue, so bitterblue Cuz you’ve been running a long time With the maddening crowd Wishing hard to be free of Going round and round, yeah You’ve been moving a long time But never bowing down~ Christ gave this last hope to you Don’t hand it back to Him Bitterblue, you’re bitterblue He’s made atonement for you Why don’t you choose Him, Bitterblue, you’re bitterblue
You’ve been waiting a long time Aeons been and gone, oh~ Looking at the horizon For your light to dawn, yes Oh you’ve been living a long time Looking for the Lord~
Love~ that’s the way to live your life, We allow too much to go by, And that won’t do, no~ Father, I want to have You here by my side And I won’t run, I won’t hide While I’m with You, oh~
interlude
verse 1 – praise God
You’ve been running a long time Summers come and gone, whoa~ Drifting under the dream clouds Past the broken sun, oh yeah You’ve been roaming a long time Please come back to God~ verse 1 Bitterblue, you’re bitterblue, So bitterblue, bitterblue, yeah Christ gave this last chance to you Don’t hand it back to Him, bitterblue
Can’t Keep It In Cat Stevens can’t keep the God’s love to himself © 2006 by David J. Landegent
Oh, I can’t keep it in, I can’t keep it in, I’ve gotta let it out. I’ve got to show the world, world’s got to see, See all the love, that God gave me I said, why walk alone, Why worry when the Lord’s overhead. You’ve got so much to say, cuz you’re redeemed Jesus is King and He rules everything Oh why~ why must we waste your life away, We’ve got to live for today, It’s for the Lord, oh~ Father, I want to spend this time with You, There’s nothing I wouldn’t do, If You let me know. And I can’t keep it in, I can’t hide it and I can’t lock it away. I’m filled with the love, love from above God fills my need, and I need to give love, oh
Ready Cat Stevens preaches that God is love © 2006 by David J. Landegent
The Lord above; He really is love, yes The Lord above; He really is love, yeah (oh~) The Lord above, He really is, Really is, really is love The Lord above; He really is love, yeah You need to awake, to God be reconciled Don’t back off, come to His arms like a child Cuz as - all the wise men say Trust Him – when He comes Your way He really is – oh~ The Lord above; He really is love, yeah (oh~) – Really is love The Lord above; He really is love, yeah He’ll make your heart sing If you would trust the Lord~ Open up your eyes and open up the door His love is real to everyone and everyday, yeah I thank the Lord that He came to show the way Oh the Lord’s no illusion, and I can say: (The Lord above; He really is love, yeah) oh~ The Lord above; He really is love, yeah interlude The Lord above He really Really, really, really is love The Lord above, He really is love, oh~ The Lord above He really is Really is, really is love The Lord above; He really is love, yeah The Lord above He really is Really is, really is love
brief interlude No, I can’t keep it in, I can’t keep it in, I’ve gotta let it out. I’ve gotta show the world, world’s got to know, Know of the love, love full of hope, So why can’t we say, If we know, then why can’t we see. We’ve got too much deceit, deceit kills the light, Light needs to shine, I said shine light, shine light.
interlude The Lord above; He really is love, yeah — The Lord above; He really is love, yeah — He really, He really, He really He really, really, really, really is love (Yes, really)
I Think I See the Light Cat Stevens testifies about finding the light © 2006 by David J. Landegent
I used to trust nobody Trusted even less their words Until I found You, Savior There was nothing I preferred, My heart was made of stone, My eyes saw only misty grey, Until You came into my life, Lord, I saw everyone that way. Until I found the love I needed deep inside, I think I would have been A sad man all my life~ I think I see Your light – coming to me, Coming to me giving me a second sight. So shine, shine, shine, Shine, shine, shine, Shine, shine, shine. I used to walk alone, Every step just seemed the same. This world was not my home, So there was nothing much to gain. Look up and see the clouds, Look down and see the cold~ floor. Until you came into my life, Lord, I saw nothing, nothing more. chorus ab, interlude, chorus b Shine, shine, shine, Shine, shine, shine. Shine, shine, shine.
