Lyrics Archive of Past Songs Here are some of the songs that we have sung in the past. Please click on any song to view the words. Please note that some of the links to audio now fail to work. We apologize for this inconvenience. (B=Bass, T=Tenor, A=Alto, S=Soprano) Anthem of Praise ~ Bethlehem Morning ~ Bless The Lord, O My Soul ~ Bless This House Brighter Day ~ Calling My Name ~ Come In The Room ~ Come Thou Almighty King ~ Father, O Hear Us Fix Me ~ Glory To Glory ~ Glory To God ~ God And God Alone ~ God's Got It ~ Go Tell It On The Mountain Greatest Gift ~ He Reigns ~ His Name So Sweet ~ Hold On ~ I Am God ~ I Bowed On My Knees Idara Eye Di Kusiere ~ I'll Stand Until ~ I'll Trust You Lord ~ I Love The Lord ~ I Must Tell Jesus I've Been Buked ~ I Waited For The Lord ~ Jesus Is My Help ~ Jesus The Solid Rock ~ Jordan River Joy To The World ~ Lift Every Voice And Sing ~ The Lord Bless You and Keep You ~ The Lord's Prayer The Lord's Prayer (Asbury's vers.) ~ Mary Had A Baby ~ Mida Akpe Mawu ~ My Help ~ Nkosi sikelel' iAfrika Order My Steps ~ Psalm 1 ~ Psalm 23 ~ Psalm 150 ~ Ride On ~ Sanctified and Holy Somethin' About The Name Jesus ~ Soon Ah Will Be Done ~ Stand ~ Stranger ~ There Is A Balm In Gilead There Is A Fountain ~ There Is Power ~ True Love ~ Twenty-One Days ~ Use Me ~ We Lift Up Your Name We Love You, Jesus ~ We Sing Praises ~ What If God ~ Witness ANTHEM OF PRAISE by Richard Smallwood (Tenors) Praise Him with the timbrel and dance Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet Praise Him with the psaltery and harp Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord (Tenors & Altos & Sopranos) Praise Him with timbrel and dance Praise Him on the high sounding cymbals Oh praise Him with string instruments (Tenors) Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord (All) Oh magnify the Lord, magnify the Lord with me Magnify the Lord, Oh magnify the Lord with me Magnify the Lord, magnify the Lord with me Magnify the Lord (Tenors and Altos) Let us exalt His name together (Tenors) Praise Him with the timbrel and dance Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet Praise Him with the psaltery and harp Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord (Altos & Sopranos)/(Tenors) Praise Him / Praise Him with the timbrel and dance Praise Him / Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet Oh Praise Him / Praise Him with the psaltery and harp Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord (All) Oh magnify the Lord, magnify the Lord with me Magnify the Lord, Oh magnify the Lord with me Magnify the Lord, magnify the Lord with me Magnify the Lord Let us exalt His name together (Tenors) Oh be joyful all ye people, oh be joyful and clap your hands Oh be joyful all ye people, oh be joyful and clap your hands (Tenors & Altos) Oh be joyful all ye people, oh be joyful and clap your hands Oh be joyful all ye people, oh be joyful and clap your hands (All in counterpoint) Oh be joyful all ye people, oh be joyful and clap your hands Oh be joyful all ye people, oh be joyful and clap your hands (Rounds) Oh, Oh, Oh Praise Him (Sopranos) Praise His Name (Vamp) Lift Him up Lift Him up Lift Him up Lift Him up (Sopranos) Higher and Higher (Tenors) Let everything that hath breath praise Him (Tenors & Altos) Let everything that hath breath praise Him (Tenors & Altos & Sopranos) Let everything that hath breath praise Him (All) Let everything that hath breath praise The Lord! BETHLEHEM MORNING Bethlehem morning- More than a memory, Set us free. Behtlehem Sunrise, In your eyes (eyes) Peace on Earth, good will toward men [Ah] His star [Ah] A new Jerusalem- And we, we will reign. Listen to Kuumba sing "Bethlehem Morning" (From the 1998 Christmas Concert. Soloist: Masi Osseo-Asare '00.) BLESS THE LORD, O MY SOUL Bless the Lord, O my soul And all within me bless His holy name Bless the Lord, O my soul And forget not all His benefits Bless the Lord, O my soul And all that is within me Bless His holy name! He is gracious and plentious in mercy For the Lord is slow to anger He will crowneth thee with mercy Redeemeth thee from destruction (quietly) If thou remember His commandments to do them Bless the Lord, O my soul And all within me bless His holy name O bless the Lord, the Lord My soul BLESS THIS HOUSE Bless this house, O Lord we pray Make it safe by night and day. Bless these walls so firm and stout Keeping want and trouble out. Bless the roof and chimneys tall Let Thy peace lie over all. Bless this door that it may prove Ever open to joy and love. Bless these windows shining bright Letting in God's heavenly light. Bless the hearth ablazing there With smoke ascending like a prayer. Bless the folk who dwell within Keep them pure and free from sin. Bless us all that we may be Fit, O Lord to dwell with Thee. Bless this house by night and day O Lord we pray. BRIGHTER DAY by Kirk Franklin When I close my eyes and think of you And reminisce on all the things you do I can't imagine my life without you It's like paradise now I know that it's real (um) It's a mystery for someone to give their life just for me What you did on calvary Makes me wann love you more [Chorus:] I never knew I could be so happy And I never knew I'd be so secure Because of your love Life has brand new meaning It's gonna be a brighter day, brighter day Never thought that I would smile again I never thought the dark clouds would end Never thought the dark clouds would end Never thought that I could have a friend That would keep me never leave me alone (um) Jesus you're my everything The only one that makes my heart sing (heart sing) Now I know what real love means It's everlasting, lasting. [Chorus] [Bridge:] Nothing can compare to the joy ya bring A an everlasting love affair Jesus my life will never will be same I found someone who truly cares [Chorus] CALLING MY NAME How many times do I go against your will? Then you forgive me, but yet I still turn around and do the things The things I shouldn't do 'cause I belong to you, and I know you will come through. Lord, I know I take advantage of your grace here in this Christian race. But yet I still hear you calling my name. You're calling my name to come into your arms To be saved from fear and harm Knowing this, Lord, I still choose to go my way Then you still say, you say that "I am He" He who supplies your every need Oh Lord, I've sinned, but you're still ca-allin' MY NAME! (NOTE: The meaning of Christian "race" is likened to a marathon rather than a particular ethnicity) COME IN THE ROOM Come in the room (B 4x, S-A 3x, T 2x) Come in the room Come in the room Come in the room In the prayer room Jesus, Jesus Jesus Christ will meet you The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit greet you You'll find joy Unspeakable joy In the room In the prayer room Come in the room Come in the room Come in the room In the prayer room Jesus, Jesus Jesus Christ will meet you The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit greet you You'll find joy Unspeakable joy In the room In the prayer room Come in the room Come in the room Come in the room In the prayer room Jesus, Jesus Jesus Christ will meet you The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit greet you You'll find joy Unspeakable joy You'll find joy Unspeakable joy You'll find joy Unspeakable joy In the room In the prayer room Listen to Kuumba sing "Come In The Room" (From the 1998 Christmas Concert) COME THOU ALMIGHTY KING Come thou almi-ighty King Help us Thy na-ame to sing (Repeat) We come to praise We come to praise We come to praise Thy name Father, all glorious O'er all victorious Come and reign over us Come and reign over us FATHER, O HEAR US Father, O hear us Savior, draw near us Spirit, O cheer us Our faith to prove With ardor fire us With hope inspire us Of joys above Father, O hear us Savior, draw near us Spirit, O cheer us Our faith to prove Amen, Amen Listen to Kuumba sing "Father, O Hear Us" (From the 1998 Christmas Concert) FIX ME Oooh intro (sopranos start) Chorus on Oooh (soloist starts) Chorus w/ words: Oh, fix me, [Basses - Jesus]. (2x) Oh, fix me, [Basses - Lord]. Fix me, Jesus, fix me. Aaah => Fix me, Jesus, fix me. (2x) Chorus w/ words Tenors & Basses - Aaah => Fix me, Jesus, fix me. (2x) Tenors & Basses - Chorus w/ words Chorus on "Oooh" until "Fix me Jesus, fix me." GLORY TO GLORY Glory to (6x) God. ...God...Savior...Dominion and Power. ...Ever...Ever...Ever be glorified. Let the people praise Him, rejoice in all His goodness, and be thankful for all He has done. [2nd time only] Tell the generationS, from the mountain__ to the valley__, By His spirit the vict'ry is won. ...The Lord beyond the balance of our days be glory and honor, Do--minion and power. [back to the top] GLORY TO GOD (from G. F. Handel's "Messiah") Glory to God, glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth, goodwill to-wards men. GOD AND GOD ALONE [solo verses] God and God alone Oooh Aaah With God => Ooh God and God alone...Yes, God alone. Let ev'rything reserve its praise for God and God alone. (unison) God and God alone is fit to take the universe's throne. Let ev'rything reserve its praise [for] God and God. Let ev'rything reserve its praise for God and God [alone]. For God alone. GOD'S GOT IT (Soloist) (soloist: You just trust) You just trust (soloist: And believe) And believe (soloist: And when you ask) And when you ask (soloist: You shall receive) You shall receive (soloist) It's yours (solo) (soloist: You just trust) You just trust (soloist: And believe) And believe (soloist: And when you ask) And when you ask (soloist: You shall receive) You shall receive (soloist: Whatever you want) Whatever you want (soloist: God's got it) God's got it (soloist: Whatever you need) Whatever you need (soloist: He will supply) He will supply (soloist: Whatever you want) Whatever you want (soloist: God's got it) God's got it (soloist: My friend, right now) It's yours (solo) (soloist: You just trust) You just trust (soloist: And believe) And believe (soloist: And when you ask) And when you ask (soloist: You shall receive) You shall receive (soloist: Whatever you want) Whatever you want (soloist: God's got it) God's got it (soloist: Whatever you need) Whatever you need (soloist: He will supply) He will supply (soloist: Whatever you want) Whatever you want (soloist: God's got it) God's got it (vamp with "God's got it") The Lord will make a way That's why I say! Hey! You can't find help nowhere else (alternate these phrases a few times--watch director) The Lord will make a way That's why I say God's got it God's got it God's got it God's got it God's got it God's got it (soloist: My friend, right now) It's yours! Yours! GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN Go, tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and ev'rywhere! Go, tell it on the mountain, That Jesus Christ is born! [REPEAT AS DIRECTED] Ooo (during solo) Go tell it... [REPEAT ENTIRE FORMAT AS DIRECTED] GREATEST GIFT I thank God for the gift he gave to the world on that special day The baby Jesus is what we needed just to show us our sinful ways He was born in a manger so meek and lowly, grew up to be man humble and holy Hallelujah, hallelujah, this was the greatest gift to man Yeah. This was the greatest gift to man. Hallelujah, hallelujah. Thank God for that special day. Hallelujah, hallelujah, Jesus showed me the way. Love and power, understanding and forgiveness, grace, peace, holiness and righteousness (Repeat) Hallelujah, hallelujah, This was the greatest gift to man, Yeah This was the greatest gift to man. (followed by a vamp which uses the above words more or less) Listen to Kuumba sing "Greatest Gift" (From the 1998 Christmas Concert. Soloists (in order of appearance): Jon Gramling, Natane Singleton '01, Zendre Powell '99.) HE REIGNS by Kirk Franklin Our god Is an awesome God he reigns From heaven above With wisdom,power and love our God is an awesome Our god Is an awesome God he reigns From heaven above With wisdom,power and love Our God is an awesome God You're marevelous and you're glorious You're love has made me victorious You took away the fear in us Now we praise You cause you You delivered us There aint no stoppin us (naw) Devil there aint no blockin us (naw) Come on and clap your hands with us Like this like that Our god Is an awesome God he reigns From heaven above With wisdom,power and love our God is an awesome Our god Is an awesome God he reigns From heaven above With wisdom,power and love Our God is an awesome God You're marevelous and you're glorious You're love has made me victorious You took away the fear in us Now we praise You cause you You delivered us There aint no stoppin us (naw) Devil there aint no blockin us (naw) Come on and clap your hands with us Like this like that [Vamp:] He reigns He reigns He reigns Forever and ever HIS NAME SO SWEET [S/T - Oh Lord, I] jes' come from de fountain, I'm jus' from the fountain, Lord I jes' come from teh fountain, His name so sweet. [2x] [solo - Po' sinner/Class leader/'Zidn' Elder, do you love Jesus?] Yes, yes, Er do love mer Jesus. Sinner/Leader/Elder, do you love Jesus? His name so sweet. [S/T - Oh Lord, I] jes' come... [REPEAT ENTIRE FORMAT AS DIRECTED] HOLD ON Hold on to the Gospel Plow, Hold On [Repeat] Why don't you hold on the plow, Why don't you hold on Why don't you hold on the the plow, why don't you hold [Repeat] KEEP your hand on de plow, And hold on [A] Jus' try to hold on. Keep-a your hand on de plow [Repeat] Keep your hand (Keep your hand) Upon de plow And hold on [A] Jus' try to hold on (Repeat) Jus' try to hold on. Jus' try to hold on. Jus' try to hold on. * Note: This song is rather complicated formatically. You MUST hear it to learn the overlapping phrases by different voice parts and the like. I AM GOD I am God all by myself. I don't need any help. [S/A] I can handle things... ...on My own I am the first and the last. Whatever you need, just ask. For I am, I am, I am God. [solo] ...on My promises. I am, I am God. [REPEAT] [S/A] I am the first and the last Whatever you need, just ask. VAMP I am [cycles of 4; loop] Just stand still, and know that I am. [LOOP] For I am, I am, I am God!! 1) Entrances a) We start out with SOFT "H" attacks on UPBEATS (i.e. "H-Ah am God, H-all by Myself..."). b) From the soprano/alto entrance "I can handle things," entrances are on the DOWNBEAT. c) From "I am the first," attacks are marcato (i.e. KICK THE DOOR DOWN!!) 2) Tricky rhythms a) The first entrance!!! it's on the upbeat of three b) "I don't need any help" into "I can handle things" (this is the transition from upbeat to downbeat entrances) c) "I am THE FIRST and the last." 3) Diction a) Vowels should be dark and round b) Consonants, whether smooth or percussive, should always be crisp and clear. Except for "S," they should be louder than the preceding vowel. 4) Cut-offs: Please watch the director for these, and please make final "S" short and soft. 5) Sopranos and altos don't forget the DIFFERENT "I am the first and the last" when it comes the second time around. This one starts high. 6) HAVE FUN!!!!! Guidelines graciously provided by Genithia Hogges '01 I BOWED ON MY KNEES I bowed on my knees and cried, "Holy!" Yes, I cried, "Holy!" Lord, I cried "Holy!" I clapped my hands and sang, "Glory, Glory! Glory to the Son of God!!" Oh yes, I bowed on my knees... [REPEAT FULL FORMAT AS DIRECTED] IDARA EYE DI KUSIERE (Joy Comes in the Morning) (B) Idara eye di eye di kusiere (Repeat) (B,S,A)Idara eye di eye di kusiere (Repeat) (B,S,A,T)Idara eye di eye di kusiere (Repeat) Idara eye di eye di kusiere (Repeat) Me ye neobong nkereke Me ye nete nkereke Ngbo ke dedi tink noe ye Eye eye di No get worry No get fear I no get doubt No come near But faith in God On-ly I get Eye eye di Idara eye di eye di kusiere (Repeat) Me ye neobong nkereke Me ye nete nkereke Ngbo ke dedi tink noe ye Eye eye di Listen to Kuumba sing "Idara Eye Di Kusiere (Joy Comes In The Morning)" (From the 1998 Christmas Concert.) I'LL STAND UNTIL Lord, I will Stand until Till you come, Come for me. Regardless of my condition, In spite of my situation, Jesus. I'll stand until You come for me. In spite of my trial, I'll lift you higher, Higher, HIGHER! I'll stand until You COME FOR ME!! I will stand 'cuz I love you And I'll praise you Jesus. I'll stand until you COME FOR ME!! I'LL TRUST YOU LORD by Donnie McClurkin I know that faith is easy when everything is going well But can you still believe in Me when your life's a living hell? And when all the things around you seem to quickly fade away There's just one thing I really want to know Will you let go? (I'll trust you, Lord) Will you stand on My word? (I'll trust you, Lord) Against all odds will you believe what I have said? (I'll trust You, Lord) What seems impossible ... (I'll trust You, Lord) Will you believe? (I'll trust You, Lord) Every promise that I made will you receive? (Yes, I will trust You, Lord) I know how bad it hurt you when that loved one's life came to an end And when they had to leve you, you said you'd never love again But will you trust that I can help you and I'll never turn away? Will you trust Me, child, no matter, come what may? What if it hurts? (I'll trust You, Lord) What if you cry? (I'll trust You, Lord) What if it doesn't work out the first time that you try? (I'll trust You, Lord) What if you call My name ... (I'll trust You, lord) And you don't feel Me near? (I'll trust You, Lord) Will you believe in Me or will you fear? Oh, my child? (Yes, I will trust, You Lord) I will trust (3x) Oh, oh, oh, oh I LOVE THE LORD [solo] I love the Lord. He heard my cry and pitied ev'ry groan. Long as I live, while troubles rise, I'll hasten to His throne [LOOP] I MUST TELL JESUS CHORUS [A - I must tell Jesus all of my] trials; [A - I cannot bear these] burdens alone. [A - In my distress, He kindly will] help me. Jesus alone!! I. I must tell Jesus all about my troubles; He can work them out. II. I must tell Jesus, (3x) Jesus alone! CHORUS [A - I must tell Jesus...] BRIDGE I'll tell Him all of my troubles. I'll tell Him all of my fears. I'll tell Him all of my problems; He can work them out. II. I must tell Jesus, (3x) Jesus alone! VAMP Tell Him, tell the Lord about it. He can work it out. [LOOP] I'VE BEEN BUKED Ah been 'buked an' ah been scorned. (ATB - Yes!) Ah been 'buked an' ah been scorned, Children. Ah been 'buked an' ah been scorned. Ah been talked about sho's you born. Dere is trouble all over dis worl'. (ATB - Yes!) Dere is trouble all over dis worl', Children. Dere is trouble all over dis worl'. [2x] Ain't gwine lay mah 'ligion down. (ATB - No!) Ain't gwine lay mah 'ligion down, Children. Ain't gwine lay mah 'ligion down. [2x] I WAITED FOR THE LORD (Soloist 1) O Blessed are they That hope and trust In the Lord (Soloists 1 and 2) O Blessed are they That hope and trust In the Lord (T,B) I waited for the Lord (T) He inclined unto me (B at the same time) the Lord He heard my complaint He heard my complaint I waited for the Lord He inclined onto me He heard my complaint He heard my complaint (B solo) O blessed are They that hope and Trust in the Lord (end of solo) O blessed are they That hope and trust O blessed are they That hope and trust In the Lord In the Lord In the Lord The Lord (Soloists 1 and 2) I waited for the Lord (Soloists 1 and 2) He inclined onto me (Soloists 1 and 2) O blessed (Soloists 1 and 2) O blessed (Soloists 1 and 2) Are they that hope (Soloists 1 and 2) And trust (Soloists 1 and 2) In (Soloists 1 and 2) Him JESUS IS MY HELP Why should I worry? Why should I fret? Look at all the ways He's made and ev'ry promise kept. I look to the hills from which cometh my help. Tell you where my help cometh: [3x] It cometh from the Lord. Jesus is my help [repeat as directed] JESUS THE SOLID ROCK To the Son of God To the Christ who brought me through the fire and the floods. To the righteous Way Maker, Mighty Yoke Breaker Thank you for your love. For You alone are worthy, Worthy of all praise And I'm glad I said it, Never will regret it Thank you for your love! To the rising of the sun To the going down thereof I will exalt His name. And I'm glad I said it, Never will regret it Thank you for your love! What is this groove that makes you move, Jesus the solid rock. Jesus is the same, He never changes. Call Him whenever you, Call Him whenever you^�[repeat] (Vamp): Jesus the solid rock, on Him alone I stand All other ground is sinking sand (yeah). JORDAN RIVER Jordan River, I'm bound to cross. (3x) (B) An' I got One more river to cross. [Repeat] King Jesus, He'll be waiting, and He's gonna help me to cross. (3x) (B) An' I got One more river to cross. HUM Free at last, I'm going home. (3x) (B) An' I got No more river [singular!!] to cross. Hum JOY TO THE WORLD Joy to the world For the Lord, For the Lord has come Let Earth Receive a King Let Heaven and Nature sing Let Heaven and Nature sing Go tell of His glory Go shout the new story Le-e-et Hea-hea Let Heaven and Nature (A,S) Sing joy Joy to the World For the Lord For the Lord has come Let Earth receive a King Repeat the sounding joy Repeat the sounding joy Go tell of His glory Go shout the new story Le-e-et Hea-hea Let Heaven and Nature (A,S) Sing joy Joy to the world For the Lord, For the Lord has come Let Earth Receive a King Oooh, Go tell of His glory Go shout the new story Le-e-et Hea-hea Let Heaven and Nature (A,S) Sing joy Joy to the world Sing joy to the world (repeat these 2 lines 5 more times -- with modulations) Sing joy to the world (repeat) Sing joy - Joy to the world Sing joy to the world Sing joy to the world (repeat these 2 lines) (modulate and repeat 2 more times) Joy to the world Sing joy to the world (repeat these 2 lines) Sing joy to the world (repeat 3 more times) Sing joy Joy to the world! Listen to Kuumba sing "Joy To The World" (From the 1998 Christmas Concert. Soloist: Christie Yih '00.) LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING (Black National Anthem) Lift ev'ry voice and sing till earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of liberty. Let our rejoicing rise high as the list'ning skies. Let it resound loud as the rolling sea. Sing a song full of the FAITH THAT THE DARK PAST HAS TAUGHT US; Sing a song full of the HOPE THAT THE PRESENT HAS BROUGHT US. Facing the rising sun of our new day begun, Let us march on till victory is won. Stony the Road we trod, bitter the chastening rod, Felt in the days when hope unborn had died Yet with a steady beat, have not out weary feet Come to the place for which out fathers sighed? We have come over a way that with tears has been watered We have come treading our path thro' the blood of the slaughtered, Out from the gloomy past, 'till now we stand at last Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast. God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou who hast brought us thus far on the way; Thou who hast by Thy might led us into the light, Keep us forever in the path, we pray. Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met Thee; Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the world, we forget Thee; Shadowed beneath Thy hand, may we forever stand True to our God, true to our native land. THE LORD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU The Lord bless you and keep you The Lord lift His countenance upon you And give you peace And give you peace The Lord make His face to shine upon you And be gracious And be gracious The Lord be gracious Gracious unto you Amen, Amen, Amen Amen, Amen, Amen A-M-E-N THE LORD'S PRAYER Our Father, which art in Heav'n, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. [S/A, then T/B] Give us this day our daily bread, And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory Forever and ever. Amen. Amen. THE LORD'S PRAYER (Asbury's version) (all commentary courtesy of Rev. Asbury P. Jones) All: Our Lord, our father, who art in heaven Hallowed be thy name, they kingdom come T/B & A: thy will be done S: On earth as in heaven T/B (distinct pitches): Give us this day our daily bread S/A: And forgive us our debt as we forgive our debtors T/B (distinct): And lead us not into tempation S/A: But save us from evil [T/B join in on "from evil"] S: This is our prayer . . . thine is the glory A: Lord we praise/ thine is the power T/B: Thine is the kingdom, thine is the power All: Forever more, forever more From the perspective of the Sopranoes, there are three "Amen" signatures. 1) Ah, ah, ah, men Ah, ah, ah, men Ah, ah, ah, men Ah, ah, ah, men [remember, this is the one that goes up a half step each time you sing it. Tenors, it is your no.3, altos, your no.2] 2)Ah, ah, ah, men Ah, ah, ah, men Ah, ah, ah, men [remember this is the one that is the same three time. Tenor's no.1, alto's no.3] IMPORTANT NOTES TIMING: 1) Many areas of this song begin on the 2 of a four beat measure. In fact this is the case with almost all entrances in the song leading up "This is our prayer." Sopranoes: Remember, you begin "this is our prayer" on the up beat between the 3 and 4; and you begin the "Amen" scheme immediately on the 2. T/B = the two sections sing the same pitch unless otherwise indicated (for example, as in the "give us this day . . ." part. S/A sing distinct pitches throughout the whole song. Listen to Kuumba sing "The Lord's Prayer" (From the 1998 Christmas Concert. Soloist: Charmaine Smith '99.) MARY BORNED A BABY Mary borned a baby, Mary borned a baby, Mary borned a baby, praise His name. What shall we call Him, what shall we call Him, What shall we call Him? Praise His name! Call Him Emanuel, call Him Emanuel, Call Him Emanuel, Praise His name. Praise His name. MARY HAD A BABY [S - Mary had a Baby] My Lord! [B - Where was He born?] Born in a manger. [T - Oh, Mary had a Baby born in a manger. Mary had a Baby] My Lord! [SOLO - What did they call Him?] King Jesus! --OOOO-- He is called "King Jesus," "Mighty Counsellor," "King Emmanuel," "Mighty God," "Everlasting Father," --HUM-- [S - Mary had a Baby] My Lord. MIDA AKPE MAWU ALL Mi da akpe na mawu mia niegbe to wo kple nuwo kata e kpoa mia dzi ena gbe mi wo vea mia nu he xoa na mi akpe mia da ne akpe mia da ne ae lo na mi nyu too S+A Mawu akpe akpe akpe ak-pe mitso aseye aseye na Mawu mi kafu efe nko mi doe de dzi dzi dzi me wo ken tegbe tegbe mi kafu efe nkomi doe de dzi dzi dzi me wo ken T+B Mawu akpe na wo akpe na wo tso aseye aseye na Mawu kafu mawu doe de dzi dzi dzi me wo ken tegbe tegbe kafu Mawu doe de dzi dzi dzi me wo ken MY HELP I will lift up mine eyes to the hils from whence cometh my help My help cometh from the Lord, the Lord which made heaven and earth He said He would not suffer thy foot, thy foot to be moved The Lord that kee-peth thee. He will not slumber nor sleep For the Lord is thy keeper, the Lord is thy shade U-upon thy right hand, u-upon thy right hand No the sun shall not smite thee by day nor the moon by night He shall preserve thy soul. Even for e-ever mo-ore. Chorus: My Help My Help My Help All of my help cometh from the Lord (repeat chorus as necessitated by the director) NKOSI SIKELEL' iAFRIKA (God Bless Africa) Nkosi sikelel' iAfrika Malu-phanga-nyi s'u phondo lwayo, Yizwa imithanda-zo yethu, Nkosi sikelela, tina lusapo lwayo. (T & B) WOZA MOYA! (a & s sikelela nkosi sikelela) (Repeat) ...Za Moya. Iyi, ngwele, nkosi sikelela, tina lusapo lwayo. (B= lyi, ngwele, Woza Moya, Woza Moya, Woza Moya lusapo lwayo) Morena boloka setjhaba sa hesu, O fedise dintwa la matshwe-nye-ho (REPEAT) (S) O se boloke, (all) O se boloke O se boloke morena, se boloke. Setjhaba sa hesu, Setjhaba sa South Afrika. (quartet) South Afrika Uit die blou van onse hemel uit die diepte van ons see oor ons ewige gebergtes waar die kranse antwoord gee (after the quartet)... Sounds the call to come together, and united we shall stand, Let us live and strive for freedom, In South Africa Our Land!! ORDER MY STEPS Order my steps in Your word, Dear Lord. Lead me, guide me every day. Send Your anointing, Father, I pray. Order my steps in your word. Please order my steps in Your word. I want to walk worthy, my calling to fulfill. Please order my steps, Lord, and I will do Your blessed will. The world is everchanging, but You are still the same. If You order my steps, I'll praise Your name. Order my steps in Your word. Order my tongue in Your word. Guide my feet in Your word. Wash my heart in Your word. Show me how to walk in Your word. Show me how to talk in Your word. When I need a brand new song to sing, Show me how to let Your praises ring In Your word [Repeat] Please order my steps in Your word [Loop] PSALM 1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of "thee" ungodly. Blessed is the man that standeth not in the way of sinners. Blessed is the man that sitteth not in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and if he meditate day and night then he shall be like a tree planted by a river. Like a tree planted by the rivers of water. BRIDGE: Like a tree He's my health, He's my strength, He's my provider, He's the giver I will be Like a tree... PSALM 23 The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want The Lord is at the center of my life He maketh me to lie down (T/B) In green pastures He leadeth me beside (T/B) The still waters He restoreth my soul and my supply Restore my supply (A,T,and B) Thou preparest a table (S = A table) before me (T/B) Just for me (A) In the presence of mine enemies (S,T,B) In the presence of my foes (A,T,B)Thou annountest my head (S=Anoint me) (A) With oil (T/B= With oil) With holy oil Second time through, refrain is concluded with: (A) My cup runneth over (S) My cup overflows Surely, goodness and mercy Shall follow me All the days of my life And I will dwell In the House of the Lord FOREVER And ever and ever.... Listen to Kuumba sing "Psalm 23" (From the 1998 Christmas Concert. Soloist: Jenny Darrah '01.) PSALM 150 Hallelujah, hallelujah! Praise the Lord in His holy place. Praise the Lord in His firmament. Hallelujah! (T, B: Hallelujah! Hallelujah!) Praise ye the Lord, praise ye the Lord, praise ye the Lord in the firmament of all His pow'r. Sing ye to Him for His great and mighty wonders! (Sing ye to Him for His great and mighty wonders!) HALLELUJAH!(Hallelujah!) O praise Him, praise Him with trumpet, and praise Him with psaltery and harp, O praise Him, praise Him with trumpet, and praise Him with psaltery and harp. Hallelujah! (O praise Him, praise Him with timbrel, and praise Him, praise Him with dancing, O praise Him with stringed instruments. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! (T, B: O praise, O praise the Lord on cymbals sounding strong.) (Repeat) Hallelujah! Hallelujah! (A, S: O praise, O praise the Lord on cymbals sounding strong.) (Repeat) Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! etc. LET EVERYTHING... LET EVERYTHING that have breath praise Him, praise the Lord. Praise ye Him, praise Him, praise the Lord! Finale: repeat HALLELUJAH to the end (NOTE: psaltery = a stringed instrument, similar to a harp timbrel = instrument similar to a tambourine) RIDE ON RIDE ON, KING JESUS!! No man can a-hinder thee! Ride on, King Jesus, ride on, No man can a-hinder thee, No man can a-hinder thee. (Repeat--more or less) In that great gettin'-up (gitnup) mornin', Fare thee well, fare thee well. In that great gettin'-up mornin' Fare thee well, fare thee well. (Repeat) no man can a-hinder thee, no man can a-hinder thee, On that Highway to Heaven, Fare Thee well, fare Thee well... oooo, ooooo, ooooo, oooo no man can a-hinder thee (repeat during solo) In that Beautiful City, Fare Thee well, fare Thee well... SANCTIFIED AND HOLY Sanctified and holy The Lord hath made me Sanctified and holy (T,B) The Lord hath made name! (S,A = O, glory to His name) Sanctified and Holy The Lord hath made me Sanctified and holy (T,B) The Lord hath made (S,A = O, glory to His name) Reached out Saved me From the clutches of The enemy (S) And when I was falling down Picked me up and gave me a crown (A) Crown (B) Crown! Sanctified and holy The Lord hath made me Sanctified and holy (T,B) The Lord hath made name! (S,A = O, glory to His name) Sanctified and Holy The Lord hath made me Sanctified and holy (T,B) The Lord hath made (S,A = O, glory to His name) Reached out Saved me From the clutches of The enemy (S) And when I was falling down Picked me up and gave me a crown (A) Crown (T,B) Crown! (band plays) Sanctified! Sanctified! Sanctified! O, glory to His name Sanctified! Sanctified! Sanctified! O, glory to His name (modulate and repeat this stanza 2 more times) Come on everybody get up out of your seat Praise the Son of God with me. Everybody get up out of your seat Praise the Son of God with me. (repeat this stanza 2 more times) (modulate and repeat 2 more times) Sanctified and holy The Lord hath made me Sanctified and holy (T,B) The Lord hath made name! (S,A = O, glory to His name) Sanctified and holy The Lord hath made me Sanctified and holy SANCTIFIED! Listen to Kuumba sing "Sanctified and Holy" (From the 1998 Christmas Concert.) SOMETHIN' ABOUT THE NAME JESUS Somethin' about the name Jes' (2x) It is the sweetest name I know. Oh, how I love the name Jes' (2x) It is the sweetest name I know. [Repeat, alternating with solo verses] Somethin' about the name Jes' (2x) etc. It is the sweetest name I know, I know, I know, I kno-ow. [key change] [Repeat] Oooh, Oooh, it is the sweetest name I know. [Loop as directed] SOON AH WILL BE DONE Soon ah will be don' a-wid de troubles ob de worl', de troubles ob de worl', de troubles ob de worl'. Soon ah will be don' a-wid de troubles ob de worl', Goin' home to live wid God. I wan' to meet my mother (x3), I goin to live wid God. Soon ah will be don' a-wid de troubles ob de worl' (de worl')(T, B) de troubles ob de worl', de troubles ob de worl' (de worl'. Oh,) Soon ah will be don' a-wid de troubles ob de worl', Goin' home to live wid God (T, B, A) No more weepin' an' a wailin' (x3) I'm goin' to live wid God. Soon ah will be done, etc. I wan' to meet my Jesus (x3), I'm goin' to live wid God. (S. In de mornin' Lord!) (REPEAT) STAND (choir parts capitalized and bracketted) VERSE [WHAT DO YOU DO] when you've done all you can, and it seems like it's never enough? And what do you say when your friends turn away, and you're all alone? Tell me [WHAT DO YOU GIVE] when you've given your all, and it seems like you can't make it through? CHORUS Well (Child), you just stand when there's nothing left to do. You just stand, watch the Lord see you through. Yes, after you've done all you can, you just stand. VERSE Tell me, [HOW DO YOU HANDLE] the guilt of your past? Tell me, how do you deal with the shame? And how can you smile while your heart has been broken and filled with pain? Tell me, [WHAT DO YOU GIVE] when you've given your all, Seems like you can't make it through? CHORUS BRIDGE You just stand [STAND] and be sure [AND BE SURE]. Be not entangled in that bondage again. You just stand [STAND] and endure [AND ENDURE]. God has a purpose, yes, God has a plan. VERSE Tell me, [WHAT DO YOU DO] when you've done all you can, and it seems like you can't make it through? Child, you just stand VAMP (loop sections one and two separtely) I. [STAND (3x) YOU JUST...] II. [AFTER YOU'VE DONE ALL YOU CAN] After you've done all you can, you just stand. STRANGER VERSE There's a stranger in town: He's giving sight to the blind, He is a great emancipator, He turns water to wine. He even healed the ten Who were bound by disease! What manner of man is this Whose voice can control the sea? Some say, "He is the great I Am that prophet spoke of." Some even say, "He's Emmanuel the Son of God." CHORUS This stranger, stranger, Stranger from Galilee. (Hey) The man from Galilee. BRIDGE 1 Do you know the man, do you know the man, do ya? (3x) Do you know the man? Do you know Him? BRIDGE 2 What a man! Who's the man? He's the man, Jesus the man! VAMP Do you know? Do you know? Do you know the man? THERE IS A BALM IN GILEAD There is a Balm in Gilead, to make the wounded whole, There is a Balm in Gilead, to heal the sin-sick soul. [2x, different parts] HUM No. 1 (during solo) There is a Balm in Gilead... HUM No.1 (during solo) There is a Balm in Gilead... HUM No.2 (during solo) THERE IS A FOUNTAIN There is a fountain filled with blood drawn from Emmanuel's veins, And sinners plunged beneath that flood lose all their guilty stains. There is a fountain filled with blood drawn from Emmanuel's veins, And sinners plunged beneath that flood lose all their guilty stains. He is the Son of the Living God; He's Jesus Christ, the Holy One. And sinners plunged beneath that flood lose all their guilty stains. The dying thief rejoiced to see that fountain in his day, And there may I, though vile as he, wash all my sins away. He is the Son of the Living God; He's Jesus Christ, the Holy One. And there may I, though vile as he, wash all my sins away. When this poor, lisping, stammering tongue lies silent in the grave, Then in a nobler, sweeter song, I'll sing Thy pow'r to save. He is the Son of the Living God; He's Jesus Christ, the Holy One. And in a nobler, sweeter song, I'll sing Thy pow'r to save [Repeat as directed] I'll sing Thy pow'r to save! [LOOP] THERE IS POWER VERSE 1 There is power, so much power in the precious name of Jesus. There is power, so much power in the holy name of Jesus. [2x] VERSE 2 Precious Jesus, Precious Jesus! Ev'ry knee shall bow, ev'ry tongue confess. Precious Jesus, Precious Jesus! Praise the holy name of Jesus. [solo] VERSE 2 Precious Jesus, Precious Jesus!... BRIDGE There is peace in the Name!! There is joy in the Name!! Strength in the Name!! Healing in the Name!! VERSE 2 Precious Jesus, Precious Jesus!... BRIDGE There is peace in the Name... VERSE 2 Precious Jesus, Precious Jesus!... VAMP There is power!! Power!!! [LOOP] TRUE LOVE Verse 1: Love, it is a word that is easily thrown back, to and fro, but you don't know what it means, what it truly means to... Love, how dare you say that what you have is what I call love - no way. Oh, don't you know how to show ultimate, true, and pure... Bridge: Love, like my Jesus did show when he died for my sin, when he took me within, when He died... [S - unconditional; A - undeserved; TB - sacrifice]. Chorus: Love like my Master's shown when He died on the cross. Love like my Master's shown when my gain was His loss. Love like my Master's shown; sacrifice is the ultimate love. Verse 2: Love. Oh, can't you see? When He died for me on that wooden tree despite my past. When I'd done wrong, gave me a song called... Love, I did not earn. It is a love He gave to me that I must learn. It's for you too. Don't try to do, just accet full and free... Bridge Chorus Vamp: Love is patient; love is kind. It does not envy; it does not boast. It is not proud; it is not rude. It is not easily angered; it is not self-seeking. It keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices in the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. (4x) Chorus TWENTY-ONE DAYS Oooh [intro] Verse 1: Twenty-one days and nights did you cry, watching the sun fade away. Seems that by now your well would be dry, but you're alone in the rain. Refrain (chorus): At the core of your heart lies an unspoken question, "Does anybody care?" Trust in His word and always believe. He won't leave you alone. Oooh [interlude] Verse 2: Twenty-one tear-stained plans gone awry, Nothing but problems at home. Why do you feel alone in the crowd? Is there a friend to lean on? Refrain (chorus) Bridge: ...Alone. No, He'll never leave you alone. [repeat] Vamp: He'll be there to pick you up. He'll be there to love you true. But sometimes (2x) you don't know what to do. He'll be there to wipe your tears. He'll be there through all the years. But sometimes nothing you do can help. But the greatest thing He can do is to come down and work it through. And the greatest thing He can do is to come down and work it through. [repeat] USE ME If you can use anything, Lord, you can use me (repeat) Take my hands, Lord, and my feet, Touch my heart, speak through me-ee. If you can use anything, Lord, you can use me! Take my hands, and my feet, Touch my heart^� speak through mee-e. If you can use anything, Lord, you can use me. Listen to Kuumba sing "Use Me" (From the 1998 Christmas Concert. Soloist: Naima Lilly '01) WE LIFT UP YOUR NAME VERSE Salvation and glory be unto our God And unto the Lamb on the throne. Blessing and honor, wisdom and pow'r Be unto God alone. Hallelujah!! Glory to the Lamb! Hallelujah!! Glory to the great I Am! [Hallelujah!! All creation sing!] [Hallelujah to the King of kings!!] CHORUS We lift up Your name, oh Lord. Worthy the Lamb who was slain, Taking all our pain. We lift up Your name, oh Lord. Giving You honor and praise With our hands upraised to You, Lord. VAMP Help me lift Jesus higher. Help me lift Jesus higher and higher. WE LOVE YOU, JESUS [solo] ...it will be in my mouth. [solo] CHORUS I will lift up my voice with thanksgiving; I will enter His courts with praise! Glory and honor be unto You. Oh Matchless King, we love Your name!! (2x) [solo] ...You have been there for me. I want to take the time to say thanks to Thee. [solo] CHORUS I will lift up my voice with thanksgiving... BRIDGE Lord, we love You for Your goodness, and we love You for Your grace. Let's exalt His name together. Oh Matchless King, we love Your name!! (2x) VAMP I. We love You, Jesus! We magnify Your name!!! [LOOP] II. If I had ten-thousand tongues, I couldn't praise Him enough. I will sing "Hallelujah!" for I love Him so much! Magnify Your name!! We love You, Jesus! We magnify, magnify, magnify Your name!!!! WE SING PRAISES We sing praises to the King For He is the King of kings (Repeat) Give Him glory For He is the King of kings (Repeat) All hail the power of Jesus' name Let angels prostrate fall Bring forth the royal diadem And crown Him, crown Him All hail King Jesus All haul Emmanuel (Repeat) And he shall reign forever and ever (Repeat a few times) King of Kings (B= Forever and ever) And Lord of Lords (B= Hallelujah, Hallelujah) (Repeat a few times) King of Kings Forever more He reigns forever, He reigns forever, He reigns forever, and ev-er-more! HE REIGNS!! (at end) All hail King Jesus! Listen to Kuumba sing "We Sing Praises" (From the 1998 Christmas Concert) WHAT IF GOD What if God is unhappy with our praise? What if He is not pleased with the words we say? What if He takes away His love and His Spirit from above? What if God is unhappy with our praise? What if God is unhappy with the way we live? What if He is not pleased with the way we give? What if he takes away His love and His Spirit from above? We must change the way we walk; We must change the way we talk. We must live a life that's pleasing to our King. We must read God's holy word; Let His praises be heard. Lord, just be pleased with our praise. Praise (4x) Pleased with our praise!!!