SONGS OF JOSHUA

Inspired by and written for the men of Joshua New Zealand by Gary James Parker

Presented live at the Keswick Centre, Rotorua & Willow Park, Buckland’s Beach at

the turn of the century by the Joshua Band:

David Jones

Mike Conroy

Graham Parkinson

Phil Redman

Francis Karl

Bill Meehan

Tony Frogly

Brian Worthington

1. Emmaus Road Gary James Parker

Break the journey, come and rest Break the journey, to be blessed Break the journey, on Emmaus road Hear God’s word before you go

Prepare a place for Him Gathered in His name He’ll stand among us We’ll know He’s here Our heart will be as flames Our heart will be as flames

Let’s make music, to God our King Let’s make music, our offering Let’s make music, incense to Him Gathered we welcome Him here We can see Him, He’s left His sign We can know Him, through bread and wine We have His promise, to be here Join Him on Emmaus road

© 2001 Gary James Parker. Permission through Christian Copyright Life International

2. JOSHUA ONE Gary James Parker

There are times we're not certain

And feel we can't go on

Remember words once spoken

For hearts of everyone

Have I not told you to be strong

Stand firm, be fearless,

Then confident

Have I not told you to be strong

Stand firm, be fearless,

Then confident

Bless this place Lord, Almighty Father

Bless our families, our wives, our homes

Make us one Lord in Your presence

Empowered to proclaim Your Son

Have I not told you to be strong

Stand firm, be fearless,

Then confident

Have I not told you to be strong

Stand firm, be fearless,

Then confident

So be strong

©2000 Gary James Parker, Permission through Christian Copyright Life International

3.

EMPOWER US JESUS Gary James Parker

Empower us Jesus for our nation

Empower us Jesus for our own sake

So this land won't be forsaken

But retaken in Your grace

May we be Your hands and feet Lord

May we speak more in words You would say

May our children's, children's children

Grow to know Your face

Empower us...........

Send Your Spirit to teach and guide us

Send Your Spirit to give us strength

So we stand Lord with you in victory

Proclaiming You are our King

Empower us...........

If we repent more our sins and failings

If we pray more with humbled hearts

May You move Lord to heal our nation

And break the chains of our past

© 2003 Gary James Parker Permission through Christian Copyright Life International

4 FOR THE LORD Gary James Parker

Keep on praising

Keep on singing

Keep on dancing

For the Lord

Keep rejoicing

Keep exalting

Keep proclaiming

For the Lord

For the Lord is our strength and our love

His wonders never cease

He gives to all His blessings

He gives to all His peace

Keep on smiling

Keep on clapping

Keep on living

For the Lord

Keep on giving

Keep believing

Keep outreaching

For the Lord

For the Lord is our strength and our love

His wonders never cease

He gives to all His blessings

He gives to all His peace

© 1996 Gary James Parker. Permission through Christian Copyright Life International

5. PSALM 100 Gary Jams Parker (Abridged)

Shout for joy to the Lord all the earth

Worship the Lord with gladness

Come before Him with joyful songs

Know the Lord is our God

Enter His gates with thanksgiving

And His courts with praise

Give thanks to Him and praise His name

For the Lord is so good

We are His people

His love for us never ends

His faithfulness continues through

Every generation

© 2000 Gary James Parker. Permission through Christian Copyright Life International.

6 The Prodigal Son Gary James Parker

I've been away too long, Lord I'm not that strong

Lord help me find my way back home

Fallen out of faith, fallen out of love

Lord help me find my way back home

'Cause I've been gone too long

I know that I've done wrong

Father forgive what I've done

I don't want to be a prodigal son

I don't want to be a prodigal son

I waisted all the things I had

Lord help me find my way back home

Spent it on self and greed

Lord help me find my way back home

'Cause I've been gone too long

I know that I've done wrong

Father forgive what I've done

I don't want to be a prodigal son

I don't want to be a prodigal son

Na na na na na na

Na na na na

Na na na na na na

Na na

'Cause I've been gone too long

I know that I've done wrong

Father forgive what I've done

I don't want to be a prodigal son

No I don't want to be a prodigal son

Been away too long, Lord I'm not that strong

Lord help me find my way back home

© 2001 Gary James Parker. Permission through Christian Copyright Life International

7

SPIRIT OF OUR GOD Gary James Parker

Take us

Higher

Spirit

Of our God

Inspire us

Overpower us

Spirit Of our God ( END- Of our God)

When we’re broken

Spirit mend us

When we’re shaken

Spirit bind us.

When we’re weary

Spirit fill us

When we’re wandering

Spirit lead us.

When we’re hurting

Spirit change us

When we’re ungracious

Spirit break us.

8. REPENT, RECEIVE HIS LOVE Gary James Parker

The love of God waits within us

Repent, receive His love

He loves us all despite our failings

Repent, receive His love

Restore the kingdom of our God on earth

Receive the love of God

Receive the love of God

Receive His love

Receive the love of God

God gives to all His love so freely

Repent, receive His love

Open our hearts and know His presence

Repent, receive his love

Restore the kingdom of our God on earth

O people of God don’t you turn away

Remember who has set you free

Christ sacrificed was quite enough

How many do we need

The love of God waits within us

Repent, receive His love

He loves us all despite our failings

Repent, receive His love

©1995 Gary James Parker. Permission through Christian Copyright Life International or

Word of Life International

9. Holy, Holy Holy Gary James Parker

Holy, holy holy Lord of power and might

Heaven and earth are filled with Your glory

Hossanah, sing hossanah blessed are You Lord

Hossanah, sing hossanah blessed are You Lord

Holy, holy holy Lord of power and might

Heaven and earth are filled with Your glory

Hossanah, sing hossanah blessed are You Lord

Hossanah, sing hossanah blessed are You Lord

10. I THE LORD YOUR GOD Gary James Parker

I the Lord Your God

Have not abandoned you

I wait for you with open arms

For you I’ve set a place.

I who conquered dark

Am waiting in your heart

Be still and know I am there

Call on me, I’ll take your fear. (END - I am here)

Lord of earth and sky

Hear Your people’s cry.

We who long for You

Are sometimes lost, help us through.

Lord of lasting life

Fill us with Your light

In our darkest times

Ignite our hearts so we’re not blind.

Lord of peace and love

Help us to build trust

To give as a friend

To stand with You to the end

©2001 Gary James Parker. Permission through Christian Copyright Life International

11. HEY LORD ( 9/11) Gary James Parker

Been up all night

Been on our knees

Things aren't right

Lord hear our pleads

We say hey Lore, we say hey Lord

Where are you now

Five thousand died

Two billion cried

Ten thousand more

Went to war

We say hey Lore, we say hey Lord

Where are you now

Been looking for

A holy sign

Hoping it

Will ease our minds

Now we know Lord

Yes we know Lord

We're the sign ( we're the sign)

Yes we know Lord

Yes we know Lord

We're the sign ( we're the sign)

We're the sign ( we're the sign)

We're the sign

© 2001 Gary James Parker. Permission through Christian Copyright Life International or

Word of Life International

12. WHERE YOU GO LORD Gary James Parker

Where You go Lord

Take me with You

Where You go Lord

Take me too

Where You go Lord

I will follow

Oh keep me close to You

And if I stray

I know You’re with me

If I stray

You’ll take me home

And You will show me

Your forgiveness

And take me as Your own

Oh Lord I ask for mercy

My desire is to live in Your grace

To praise You for Your favours Lord

And seek Your holy face

©1997 Gary James Parker. Reproducing this song is given to all individuals or groups

holding current license through Christian Copyright Life International.

13. WE SAY YES Gary James Parker

Yahweh You have called us To Follow where You lead

In knowledge of Your goodness

When we obey You we are freed

We say Yes Lord

We say yes Lord

We say yes Lord

To You

Yahweh we believe

You are our strength

Call us to go where

You need us to be

© 1998 Gary James Parker. Permission for reproducing this song is given to all individuals or groups

holding current license through Christian Copyright Life International

14. LET’S GO OUT Gary James Parker

Let’s go out in God’s power

Let’s go out as workers for the Lord

Let’s go out in God’s power

Let's go out as workers for the Lord

Well the harvest is ready

And work is for plenty

In the vineyard of our Lord

For the vines are so heavy

With the weight of so many

Hoping to be saved before they fall

Let’s go out for the Lord our God

Let’s go out for He calls

Let’s go out for the Lord our God

Let’s go out for He calls

Let’s go out in God’s power

Let’s go out as workers for the Lord

Let’s go out in God’s power

Let’s go out as workers for the Lord

So drink His cup of goodness

Put on His coat of glory

Come now step out for He calls

Seeds must be sown

In hearts still not knowing

All hurts, through His love, can be cured

Let’s go out for the Lord our God

Let’s go out for He calls

Let’s go out for the Lord our God

Let’s go out for He calls

© 1993 Gary James Parker. Permission through Christian Copyright Life International.