Lyrics by Glen Woods

We Worship You

2009-02-14T22:39:00.000-08:00

Sing and dance with hands lifted up.
The Lord God is here.
Worship Him with all that we are.
His glory has appeared.

Worship the Lord with songs of praise.
Exalt his holy name!
Glorify his majesty.
Sing of his wondrous deeds!

We worship you oh Lord.
We worship you.
We tell the world of your love.
We worship you.
We bow before your throne.
We worship you.
We give our lives to you.
We worship you.

14 February 2009 by Glen Alan Woods

We Adore You

2008-11-22T18:40:00.000-08:00

We adore you, Lord God.
We worship you with all our hearts.
You are the Creator who sustains all things.
You are God.

We sing your praise, Lord God.
We dance before you with great joy.
You are our holy Banner who goes before us in battle.
You are God.

We bow down low, Lord God.
We lay prostrate before your throne.
You are the Lamb of God slain from the world’s foundation.
You are God.

We cry holy, Lord God.
We cry out in holy fear in your presence.
You are our Savior and Messiah, raised from the dead.
You are God.

We shout for joy, Lord God.
We shout for joy at your marvelous grace.
You are our Great High Priest in the holiest place.
You are God.

22 November 2008 by Glen Alan Woods

Morning Song

2008-07-06T23:39:00.000-07:00

I worship you Lord in the morning.
I worship you Lord in the morning.

Before the dawning of first light I lift my voice.
Before the calling of the fields I sing your praise.

I worship you Lord in the morning.
I worship you Lord in the morning.

With wind and trees in choral chant I pour out my heart.
With lilting birdsong on the breeze I declare your love.

I worship you Lord in the morning.
I worship you Lord in the morning.

6 July 2008 by Glen Alan Woods

Anthem to the Risen King

2008-06-26T18:05:00.001-07:00

We are gathered here again
in the presence of the Lord.
With lifted hands we extend
our highest praise to Jesus Christ.

We declare his glorious praise.
We exalt his holy name.
We sing aloud with voices raised
an anthem to the risen King!

26 June 2008 by Glen Alan Woods

Let Us Worship

2007-05-22T18:58:00.000-07:00

Verse 1

Let our hearts sing for joy at the wonder of God's glory.
And with thanksgiving, let our voices rise up in adoration.
For he alone strides the heights of the universe he made.
And he alone sustains creation by his power and his wisdom.

Chorus

So let us worship God Almighty!
Let us declare his mighty wonders!
Let us sing of his great mercy,
The sacrifice of love through Jesus Christ,
The Lamb of God.

Verse 2

Let us bow before God's throne in repentence for our sin.
And with joy let us give thanks for the cleansing of our hearts.
For Jesus is the Great High Priest through whom we may seek God.
And he alone is the Way, the Truth and the Life.

Chorus 1x

Verse 3

Let us approach God with confidence through the veil that was torn.
And with gratitude let our crowns lay before his holy throne.
For out of love he redeemed us; joint heirs with Christ, we've become.
And he alone deserves the glory as the redeemed rejoice as one.

Chorus 2x

22 May 2007 by Glen Alan Woods

Unto You We Sing

2007-05-04T17:50:00.000-07:00

Jesus Christ
to you we sing
radiant songs of
glorious praise.

At your feet
we lay our crowns.

Son of God;
Son of Man.
Our Redeemer,
Lion and Lamb.

At your feet,
prostrate we fall.

Majesty,
to you belongs
honor, power
and glory.

Unto you
we sing for love and joy.

Chorus

Jesus Christ
Great High Priest.
Pure and holy, without sin.

Jesus Christ,
The Lord our
Righteousness.

Jesus Christ,
Lamb of God.
Sacrifice, once for all.

Jesus Christ,
who died and
rose again.

4 May 2007 by Glen Alan Woods

Distant Shores

2007-04-01T17:12:00.000-07:00

I can see the reflection in your eyes.
In the far off place the distant shores arise.
With songs of hope aloft on the wind,
The shadow will vanish from our lives.

No more suffering; no more disease.
No more broken hearts; no more war.
No more splintered homes; no more pain.
No more selfishness; no more sin.

Within this veil we now live for Christ
Eternity finds root in our hearts.
We trust in his work on the cross
And in his resurrection bodily from death.

No more suffering; no more disease.
No more broken hearts; no more war.
No more splintered homes; no more pain.
No more selfishness; no more sin.

Someday beyond the realm of death
We shall stand before the throne of the Lord God.
We shall bow our knees to worship him
And give account for all our deeds, good and bad.

No more suffering; no more disease.
No more broken hearts; no more war.
No more splintered homes; no more pain.
No more selfishness; no more sin.

And as we weep in remorse,
By his hand our tears will be wiped away.
And there will be no more crying, no more pain
As he speaks the words we long to hear him say.

Well done, faithful servant. Welcome home.
Tears will stain your cheeks never again.
Come into my rest. Be at peace.
For precious in my sight was your death.

No more suffering; no more disease.
No more broken hearts; no more war.
No more splintered homes; no more pain.
No more selfishness; no more sin.

1 April 2007 by Glen Alan Woods

Celebrate the Lord

2007-01-27T08:15:00.000-08:00

Dance!
Celebrate the Lord!
Rejoice!
For his love is everlasting!

Bow!
Before our God, Most High!
Cry out!
The glory due his name!

The Lord our God is worthy of all praise.
All creation declares his majesty.
The angels bow before him day and night.
And the saints shall shout with glorious adoration!

So

Dance!
Celebrate the Lord!
Rejoice!
For his love is everlasting!

Bow!
Before the God, Most High!
Cry out!
The glory due his name!

Repeat

January 27, 2007 by Glen Alan Woods

Could it be?

2006-09-15T13:22:00.000-07:00

Could it be the silence passing by
Is simply God listening
To your cries as you weep through the night
In his arms, trembling?

Gently he wipes your tears away
As he hugs you closely
So that you may hear the steady beat
Of his heart's compassion.

Quietly he penetrates your heart,
Unveiling layers of confusion
And as he cleanses away all the sin
He offers you forgiveness.

Repentence gives way to holy joy,
Prompting songs and laughter.
With abandon, you leap up and dance
In the company of praising angels.

Could it be the silence passing by
Is simply God listening
To your praises sung all through the night
In his arms, safely?

September 2006 by Glen Alan Woods

Holy Imprint

2006-09-04T18:15:00.000-07:00

Holy God
Before your throne
I bow my face
To you alone.

Holy God
In brokenness
I give my heart.
Make it your own.

Imprint your will
Upon my soul.
Please purify
And make me whole.

Out of my lips
May praise ring true
That I may bring
Glory to you.

September 2006 by Glen Alan Woods

I wrote this simple chorus while driving to my parent's house this afternoon. It is hard to explain, but I sensed the presence of the Lord throughout the process, birthing lyric and worship in a blend of intimate devotion.

By Faith

2006-08-26T18:24:00.000-07:00

Verse 1

A clean heart is our desire
Please purify us with holy fire.
Our sins we confess before your face,
Your righteousness imputed by grace.

Bridge

By faith we trust your finished work,
Your sinless life,
Your selfless death.

By faith we sing of victory.
You rose again
Bodily.

Chorus

Cleanse our hearts, our minds, our hands.
May your praise spread throughout the lands!
As we declare your wondrous grace
May nations bow before your face!

Verse 2

With thankful hearts we praise!
In adoration we extol your name!
We sing of your great grace,
So that our children will seek your face!

Repeat Bridge

Repeat Chorus Twice

August 2006 by Glen Alan Woods

For Jesus Christ

2006-08-03T19:32:00.000-07:00

This generation needs your touch,
A visitation of the Holy.
Adrift without a guiding compass,
We need an anchor to hold us firm.

So to your Holy Word we turn
To meditate and commit to memory.
As your Spirit illumines your Word,
We live it out in Jesus Christ's honor.

With new eyes we see, and
With new ears we hear, and
With new minds we think, and
With new hearts we love

More like Jesus Christ
In a daily journey of growth,
Putting off the old,
Being transformed to the new.

More like Jesus Christ,
His character formed in us,
Forgetting what is past,
Beholding the cross we now must bear

For Jesus Christ.

August 2006 by Glen Alan Woods

He Imagined

2006-07-25T18:36:00.000-07:00

Jimmy looked across the street at the bicycles the big boys rode. He glanced down at the pedals of his tricycle and pedaled faster. The wind whipped through his hair and he smiled as he imagined the day that he would be big enough to ride his own bicycle.

He would be big. And strong. And special just like his daddy told him.
He would be smart. And kind. And helpful just like his mommy said he is.

A few years later, Jimmy noticed the older boys learning to drive their cars. He looked down at the pedals of his bicycle and pedaled faster. The wind whipped through his hair and he smiled as he imagined the day that he would be big enough to learn to drive his daddy's car.

He would be big. And strong. And special just like his daddy told him.
He would be smart. And kind. And helpful just like his mommy said he is.

An older boy now, Jimmy noticed the young men teaching their little ones to ride tricycles. He placed both hands on the steering wheel and concentrated on his driving. The wind whipped through his hair and he smiled as he imagined that he would someday teach his own child how to ride a tricycle.

He would be big. And strong. And special just like his daddy told him.
He would be smart. And kind. And helpful just like his mommy said he is.

Jimmy looked toward his home. He hugged his wife and laughed with joy. A gaggle of family and close friends gathered with all their children. The wind whipped through his hair and he smiled as he imagined the day that his little boy would grow out of his tricycle.

He would be big. And strong. And special just like his daddy told him.
He would be smart. And kind. And helpful just like his mommy said he is.

July 2006, Glen Alan Woods

Give Thanks

2006-07-11T19:29:00.000-07:00

At the dawn of the morning
We will rise up to praise.
We will give thanks to the Lord God, Most High!

With our hands lifted up
We will declare adoration.
We will give thanks to the Lord God, Most High!

Chorus

We will sing!
Halleluyah!

We will sing!
Halleluyah!

We will sing!
Halleluyah to the Lord God Most High!

Repeat Chorus

As the evening approaches
We will kneel down and worship.
We will give thanks to the Lord God, Most High!

With our faces bowed low
We will honor his name.
We will give thanks to the Lord God, Most High!

Repeat Chorus Four Times

July 2006 Glen Alan Woods

Within the Veil

2006-07-04T08:42:00.000-07:00

Verse One

Let us now come into that room
Within the veil that was torn.
Freely he welcome us
To enter the Holiest.

Chorus

By the precious blood of Jesus Christ
We have boldness to enter in.
By a new and living way
Which he consecrated for us.

Bridge

Through the veil, his torn flesh
Through the veil, his broken body.

Verse Two

Let us draw near with true heart
In full assurance of faith.
Let our hearts be purified
From an evil conscience.

Repeat Chorus And Bridge

Verse Three

Let us hold fast the confession
Of our hope unwavering.
For he who promised is the the great high priest
And he will always be faithful

Repeat Chorus Twice
Repeat Bridge Twice

Glen Alan Woods
1997
Hebrews 10:19-23

Note: The original tune and concept for this song originated while I was in college in the mid 80's. I completed it in partial fulfillment of a systematic theology course at Western Seminary in 1997.

Precious Lord

2006-06-28T23:01:00.000-07:00

Luke 23:33-24:53

Verse One

Precious Lord, I love you. I worship you my King.
Precious Jesus Christ I praise you. I lift my voice to thee.

Chorus
Singing hallelujah! Thank you for saving me.
Precious Lord, you’ve set my spirit free.

Verse Two

Precious Lord, you’re the Son of Man and the Son of God.
Precious Jesus Christ; Emmanuel; the eternal Logos.

Repeat Chorus

Verse Three

Precious Lord, I cherish you for dying on the tree.
Precious Jesus Christ, sweet Lamb of God. You rose in victory.

Repeat Chorus

Repeat Verse One

by Glen Alan Woods

Note: I wrote the original lyrics and melody to this simple tune for the purpose of private worship while a senior in high school and a freshman in college around 1983. I revised and expanded it in 1997 as part of a theological reflection exercise in a systematic theology course at Western Seminary.

Tender Melodies

2006-06-26T19:57:00.000-07:00

In the coolness of the morning breeze
The wild birds waken me gently
While dancing on the tips of soaring trees.

Their voices rise in tender melodies
Inviting me to join and sing
Lifting up the Maker of all things.

Chorus:

We sing,

"Praise to the Holy One!
Praise to the Risen Son!
Praise to the Lord Jesus Christ!"

Repeat chorus once.

In the joyous glow of heartfelt song
Their wings take flight and they soar strong
Gliding through the skies where they belong.

Their voices rise in tender melodies
Inviting me to join and sing
Lifting up the Maker of all things.

Repeat chorus four times.

By Glen Alan Woods
June 2006

In the Face of Whispering Wind

2006-06-26T19:29:00.000-07:00

They kneel down in the face of whispering wind.
The joy of the Lord fills them now.
And they know that the Holy One is near.
As the glory of the Lord descends, they bow.

The men of God worship with holy hands
Lifted to the sky in trusting praise.
The women of God declare anthems of praise
Ascribing honor to the Ancient of Days!

They kneel down in the face of whispering wind.
The joy of the Lord fills them now.
And they know that the Holy One is near.
As the glory of the Lord descends, they bow.

The little children shout out loud their songs of joy.
They dance before the Lord with great delight.
The throng of saints rushes in to join.
Honoring the Lord with all their might!

They kneel down in the face of whispering wind.
The joy of the Lord fills them now.
And they know that the Holy One is near.
As the glory of the Lord descends, they bow.

Copyright 2004 by Glen Alan Woods

For the Joy

2006-06-26T19:18:00.000-07:00

For the joy we choose to embrace
Within the pain of suffering
In boldness we live out faith
Focused on hope in simplicity.

Through storms and drought we seek our place
Before the face of the Lord Jesus.
In obscurity alone
We bow down low and worship him.

and

He hears.
He knows.
He responds.
He loves.

ForHe is holy!
He is high and lifted up!
He is holy!
Exalted over everything!

He is holy!
He is perfect and without sin!

The Holy One incarnate
Son of God and Son of Man
For the joy he chose to embrace
He gives us hope.

By Glen Alan Woods
June 2006

We Praise

2006-06-26T19:10:00.000-07:00

For the joy you have given us
We lift up this song,
Thanking you for mercy
On this grateful throng.

With our voices in harmony
We declare our love,
Dancing in worship
To the Lord God above.

And so we praise the Father!
To the mighty God we sing!
And so we praise Jesus Christ,
Creator of everything!

And so we praise the Spirit
Who guides us to our King!
We will shout and dance our praise!
We will glorify our King!

By Glen Alan Woods
June 2006