Rare Bird Album Lyrics
Won’t Go ‘Til You Bless Me
Verse 1
On a dark and stormy night
Everything wasn’t right
I was waiting on the hand of the Lord
All my help ran away
Lightning shown like day
But something was about to strike a chord
Trembling at the sound
I saw heaven come down
I was face to face with the Angel of the Lord
Laboring all night
Hanging on for dear life
I was wrestling with the Angel of the Lord
Chorus
I won’t go ‘til You bless me. No, no, no
I won’t go ‘til You bless me. Oh Lord
Verse 2
Coming back to inheritance
Surrendering to deliverance
I am waiting on the presence of the Lord
Destiny’s been calling my name
Past time to embrace change
My ship’s come in. Best get on board!
The gates of hell up against me
Past shame lies behind me
But I’m face to face with the angel of the Lord
Stealing glimpses into His eyes
I’m reminded of the prize
I am wrestling with the Angel of the Lord
Verse 3
There was a thunder in the valley
A release of heaven’s winds
Sounds of angel armies
Calling me their friend
There were broken places in me
Touched by His wings
I was lifted upward with Him
As my spirit started to sing
Bridge
And the Spirit of the Lord is upon me
Changing my nature to His
I will press into His presence
Awakened in the fire, becoming like Him
The old man is passing away
Burned up in the flames
I am a prophet, a priest, and a king
The kingdom of heaven I bring
Captain of the Host
verse 1
Facing giants in the land
With five smooth stones we’ll take a stand
The Lord’s firmly on our side
And I can see the enemy start to take flight
All fear from this heart is gone
I’ve got courage, conviction, I’m set apart
With the song He’s given to me
He will ambush the enemy
chorus
I can hear the sound of the Lion of Judah
I can feel the weight of His glory on me
I can see the fire in His eyes of mercy
The Captain of the Host is rising
verse 2
Looking across the fields
I can see where the enemy’s stolen and killed
But I cannot be dismayed
He’s not brought me here to be waylaid
An ancient warrior draws near
With a chest full of hope and face so fierce
He looks straight into me
And says, “Son, I’ve given you victory!”
Bridge
There is no place He hasn’t gone before
He holds the keys; He’s unlocked the doors
He is revealing so much more
To those who are willing, proven,
Asking the Lord
He will set them in battle array
The fearless ones, exuberant in praise
He is placing His boldness in them
To be signs, wonders, champions!
Dwelling Place
Verse 1
You are my dwelling place, Oh Lord
And I am covered by Your blood, Jesus
Teach me to wait upon Your dove
You are my refuge and my fortress
Though a thousand may fall around me
Ten thousand by my right hand
Arrows flying towards me
Terrors in the land
I will set my heart upon You
I will look into Your face
No evil shall befall me
No evil in this place
Chorus
I want to be in the secret place
Abiding in, abiding in Your love
Holy Spirit help me to find the way
Where You and I, You and I can be one
Verse 2
You are my dwelling place, Oh Lord
And I am covered by Your blood, Jesus
Teach me to wait upon Your dove
You are my refuge and my fortress
Bridge 2
One thing have I desired
One thing I will seek
To dwell within Your presence
And behold Your beauty
I will inquire in Your temple
Petition for mercy
For in the time of trouble
You will hide me
Chorus
I want to be in the secret place
Abiding in, abiding in Your love
Holy Spirit help me to find the way
Where You and I, You and I can be one
Cover me, cover me under Your wings
Where I can be close to Your heart
Holy Spirit overshadow me
Keep me in Your arms
Shelter and Peace
Chorus
I will go to the house of the Lord
I will rest in the gates of the King
I will abide at the table He's prepared
Seeking His shelter and peace
Verse 1
For it’s been many a day
Since I’ve seen my belly full
My children will starve and grow feeble
Without the help and the arm of the Lord
These years have been hot and brutal
The winds have blown away our lives
All my hopes are what’s left in this passage
We’ve fought all we can fight
Verse 2
I’ve been told there is a man
Who’s prepared a way for me
In my weaknesses He is strong
I know He has all I need
They say the foundations of His throne are just
And full of righteousness
There is abundance in His house
And under His wings I will find my rest
Bridge
If I stumble, if I fall
I know His angels will catch me
His arm is not too short
His hand not too small
To lift me into destiny
There is a man
A man of Galilee
There is a man
A man that I seek
There is a King
Of a kingdom without end
There is a King
Who calls His servants His friends
Rare Bird
Chorus
Your Spirit is a rare bird, a rare bird
Your Spirit is a rare bird, a rare bird
You come to me, You speak me
Your Spirit is a rare bird, a rare bird
Your Spirit is a rare bird, a rare bird
You lead me, You teach me
Verse 1
Jesus You promised to not leave us alone
When You went home
You left us the Comforter
You said He would not act on His own
But for Your throne, He’s our Helper
Into my heart You’ve surely flown
And I’ve never known a feeling like this
Giving me strength to stand up and go
Even when I’m weak and low
In Your power and encouragement
Verse 2
New waves of Your freedom ever roll
Deep in my soul,
As I surrender
Completely to Your Holy Ghost
I yield control
Lord, please enter
Now I’ve found true gold
That makes me light up and glow
With Your fire
And there is strength to overcome & grow
In faith and hope
You're lifting me higher
Chorus
Your Spirit is a rare bird, a rare bird
Your Spirit is a rare bird, a rare bird
You come to me, You speak me
Your Spirit is a rare bird, a rare bird
Your Spirit is a rare bird, a rare bird
You lead me, You teach me
Your Spirit is a rare bird, a rare bird
Your Spirit is a rare bird, a rare bird
You heal me, You touch me
Bridge
On the wings of a snow white dove
You come and revive us with Your love
I Will Sing Hallelujah
Chorus
I will sing hallelujah
I will sing hallelujah
I will sing, I will sing, I will sing
(repeat)
Verse1
You lead me beside the still waters;
You restore my soul
In these green pastures
I am completely made whole
You mend these wounds up
That have caused so much pain
You cleanse my eyes;
Now I can see again
Chorus
I will sing hallelujah
I will sing hallelujah
I will sing, I will sing, I will sing
(repeat)
Verse 2
As You linger I feel
The warmth of Your breath
And I lay my head
Upon Your chest
You anoint me with oil
And raise me up
Crown me with honor,
Overflowing my cup
Bridge
With Your blood You’ve saved my soul
Picked me up, brought me in from the cold
With Your love You’ve ransomed me
To Your table I’m carried
Verse 3
Surrounded by your glory
I am captured by You
Standing in Your presence
I don’t want to move
There is renewed hope,
Renewed sensibility
I’m in the Master’s arms;
He has me
Bridge
With Your blood You’ve saved my soul
Picked me up, brought me in from the cold
With Your love You’ve ransomed me
To Your table I’m carried
I’m seated with You in heavenly places
Kept by Your grace throughout the ages
I’m seated with You in heavenly places
Lord, be enthroned in my praises
Chorus
I will sing hallelujah
I will sing hallelujah
I will sing, I will sing, I will sing
(repeat)
Stop & Listen
Stop and listen to the things around you
Stop and listen, God’s grace has found you
Stop and listen to love abounding
Stop and listen; The Father’s heart is sounding
You don’t need anything
The world says you need
You don’t have to buy a thing;
All you have to do is be
There’s a big bright night out there
With stars and a moon
Just open up your heart
And give Him room
Stop and listen to the voice beside you
Stop and listen to a friend who really knows you
Stop and listen to truth overflowing
Stop and listen; Your heart is growing
I know some folks say
God really doesn’t care
I know, I know, I’ll admit
That I’ve been there
But when I stop and listen
For His still small voice
There’s a hope that comes
And shatters the noise
Stop and listen to the children God gives you
Stop and listen to the words they tell you
Stop and listen to the brilliant innocence
Stop and listen to hearts full of tenderness
They aren’t looking for
Some kind of plan
They are happy with
The touch of your hand
I know He told us when
We truly follow Him
We will only see if
We become like them
I Belong to You
Verse 1
Crushed by the thought of losing You
I awoke the lights were all out
My mind ran loose to find You
I was screamed and shaking about
It was me; It was me who failed, despised,
And turned my face from You
Oh please, won’t You please forgive my pride
Take this heart so blue
Bridge 1
Wandering aimlessly in the woods
I thought I’d found the way
But without Your hand to hold
I felt naked and ashamed
Chorus
Purge me with hyssop
And I will be clean
Wash me whiter than snow
Make me to hear joy and gladness
I’ll rejoice in these broken bones
Create in me a clean heart God
Renew a right spirit in me
Cast me not away from you now
I don’t want You, don’t want You to leave
Verse 2
Turn my eyes away from worthless things
That obscure my view of You
Cleanse these hands, purify this heart
My mind wholly renew
It is You, it is You who heals, revives,
And mends a life torn in two
Oh move, oh move on my heart tonight
I belong to You
Bridge 2
Shine Your light in this restless soul
Search me, try me God
I know I need Your discipline
If I'm to be Your son
Ending
I belong to You
Granddaddy
Verse 1
Sitting on Granddaddy’s lap
As we journey across the map
Listening attentively
To the stories that he weaves
Chorus
And the mysteries of heaven
How they sparkle in his eyes
And the places I remember
Fill the dreams of this boy’s nights
Verse 2
Hearing old words that sound so new
Granddaddy shouts His praise
As he preaches ‘bout the end of days
Chorus
And the mysteries of heaven
How they sparkle in his eyes
And the stories I remember
Will carry on through time
Verse 3
Talking about the Lord
Growing in wisdom
As Grand Daddy shares vision
Chorus
And the mysteries of heaven
How they sparkle in his eyes
And the moments I remember
Will be with me for the rest of my life
Bridge
Storyteller forever
Compassion for the lost
Authority in the letter
A man of the cross
Baptized in the Spirit
Clothed in humility
Restoring the afflicted
Spending all night on his knees