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Strong Enough

Artist: Matthew West

Album: The Story of Your Life (2010)

Appears on: WOW Hits 2012 album and the 1st version of the DVD

## Lyrics

You must

You must think I'm strong

To give me what I'm going through

Well, forgive me

Forgive me if I'm wrong

But this looks like more than I can do

On my own

(Chorus)

I know I'm not strong enough to be

Everything that I'm supposed to be

I give up

I'm not stong enough

Hands of mercy won't you cover me

Lord right now I'm asking you to be

Strong enough

Strong enough

For the both of us

Well, maybe

Maybe that's the point

To reach the point of giving up

Cause when I'm finally

Finally at rock bottom

Well, that's when I start looking up

And reaching out

(Chorus)

Cause I'm broken

Down to nothing

But I'm still holding on to the one thing

You are God

And you are strong

When I am weak

(Bridge x2)

I can do all things

Through Christ who gives me strength

And I don't have to be

Strong enough

Strong enough

(Chorus)

I know I'm not strong enough to be

Everything that I'm supposed to be

I give up

I'm not stong enough

Hands of mercy won't you cover me

Lord right now I'm asking you to be

Strong enough

Strong enough

Strong enough
The Call (2017)

Artist: Isabel Davis

Album: The Call (2017)

Appears on: WOW Gospel 2019

## Lyrics

(Verse x10)

Almighty God

We need You right now

Reveal Your glory

And pour Your Spirit out

(Chorus x8)

Yes, 'cause we need You

We need You

We need You, Lord, let Your glory fall

Let it fall

Lord, let Your glory fall

Let it fall like rain

Oh, Lord

Lord, let Your glory fall

Just let it fall

Oh, let it fall

Holy Spirit, we need You

To come arrest our hearts

Come into our lives

(Bridge x10)

We want more of Your presence

More of Your Spirit

More of Your love and Your mercy and healing

Come down, Holy Spirit

Come down, Holy Spirit

Come down, Holy Spirit

Come down, Holy Spirit

Come down, Holy Spirit

Come down, Holy Spirit

Come down, Holy Spirit

Come down, Holy Spirit

Come down, Holy Spirit

God, we need You (We need You)

Yes, we need the breath of life

Oh, we need the power of Your presence, Lord

Yes, so we sing

(Chorus x2)
Speak Life

Artist: TobyMac

Album: Eye on It (2012)

Appears on: WOW Hits 2015

## Lyrics

Some days, life feels perfect

Other days it just ain't workin'

The good, the bad, the right, the wrong

And everything in between

(Pre-Chorus)

Yo, it's crazy, amazing

We can turn a heart through the words we say

Mountains crumble with every syllable

Hope can live or die

(Chorus)

So speak Life, speak life

To the deadest darkest night

Speak life, speak life

When the sun won't shine and you don't know why

Look into the eyes of the brokenhearted

Watch them come alive as soon as you speak hope

You speak love, you speak

(Post-Chorus)

You speak life, oh-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

You speak life, oh-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Some days the tongue gets twisted

Other days my thoughts just fall apart

I do, I don't, I will, I won't

It's like I'm drowning in the deep

(Pre-Chorus)

Yo, it's crazy to imagine

Words from our lips as the arms of compassion

Mountains crumble with every syllable

Hope can live or die

(Chorus)

(Post-Chorus)

(Bridge)

Lift your head a little higher

Spread the love like fire

Hope will fall like rain

When you speak life with the words you say

Raise your thoughts a little higher

Use your words to inspire

Joy will fall like rain

When you speak life with the things you say

Lift your head a little higher

Spread the love like fire

Hope will fall like rain

When you speak life with the words you say

(With the words you say, with the words you say)

(Chorus)

(Post-Chorus x2)

Some days life feels perfect
Tell the World

Artist: Lecrae featuring Mali Music

Album: Gravity (2012)

Appears on: WOW Gospel 2014 album

## Lyrics

(Chorus)

Now I'ma tell the world, tell 'em, I'ma tell it everywhere I go

Tell the world, tell 'em, yeah, I'm a billboard

Tell the world, tell 'em, and I'm broadcastin' like a radio

Tell the world, you ought to know, I'm brand new

I know one thing’s true

I don't even really deserve to know you

But I’m a witness that you did this and I'm brand new

So I'm ready to go

And I’ma tell the world what they need to know

A slave to myself, but you let me go

I tried getting high, but it left me low

You did what they could never do

You cleaned up my soul

And gave me life, I'm so brand new

And that’s all that matters

I ain’t love you first, but you first loved me

In my heart I cursed you, but you set me free

I gave you no reason to give me new seasons

To give new life, new breathin’

But you hung there bleedin’

And you died for my lies and my cheatin’

My lust and my greed and

What is a man that you mindful of him?

And what do I have to deserve this lovin’?

(Pre-Chorus)

Tryna make the moments last

Holdin’ on to the past

But like a hero in a dream

Christ came and he rescued me

(Chorus)

I can't offer you nothin’

But your care and kindness keep comin’

And your love is so unconditional

I get butterflies in my stomach

I got the old me in the rearview

Now the new me got a clear view

And I was so dead I couldn't hear you

Too deep in sin to come near you

But you drew me in, you cleaned me up

So take me home, beam me up

Before you do, just let me tell the truth

And let these folks know that I done seen your love

And it's everlasting, infinite

It goes on and on, you can’t measure it

Can’t quench your love, they can’t separate

Us from the love of God: there’s no estimate

My face look the same, my frame ain’t rearranged

But I’m changed, I promise I ain’t the same

Your love’s so deep, you suffered and took pain

You died on the cross to give me a new name

Ain’t nothin’ like I've seen before, I got a beamin’ glow

I was low, down and dirty, but you cleaned me, Lord

You adopted me, you keep rockin’ me

I'ma tell the world and ain’t nobody stoppin’ me

(Pre-Chorus)

(Chorus)

So therefore, if anyone is in Christ

He's a new creation, the old has passed away

Behold, the new is come, yeah, I'm brand new

(Chorus)
Turning Around for Me

Artist: VaShawn Mitchell

Album: Created 4 This (2012)

Appears on: WOW Gospel 2013 album and DVD

## Lyrics

Sometimes discouraged but not defeated

Cast down but not destroyed

There're times I don't understand

But I believe its turning around for me

I've had troubles and disappointments

There're times I felt so alone

Some of my friends they let me down

But I still believe its turning around for me

(Chorus)

Around for me, around for me

Around for me

It's turning around for me

Around for me, around for me

Around for me

It's turning around for me

I can see the breaking of day

God is making a way

A change is coming for me

If I stand strong and believe

There is no reason to doubt

I know he's working it out

It's turning around for me

It won't always be like this

He will perfect that concerning me

And sooner or later it'll turn in my favor

Sooner or later, turn in my favor

It's turning around for me

It won't always be like this

He will perfect that concerning me

And sooner or later it'll turn in my favor

Sooner or later, turn in my favor

Sooner or later, turn in my favor

Sooner or later, turn in my favor

It's turning around for me

It's turning around for me

(Vamp x5)

Around for me

Around for me

Around for me

It's turning around for me

Turning around for me

Turning around for me

Turning around for me

Turning around for me

Turning around for me

Turning around for me

Turning around for me

It's turning around for me

It won't always be like this

He will perfect that concerning me

Sooner or later, turn in my favour

Sooner or later, turn in my favour

Sooner or later

Sooner or later

Sooner or later

Sooner or later

Sooner or later

Sooner or later

Sooner or later
Stretch

Artist: Tamela Mann

Album: Best Days (2012)

Appears on: WOW Gospel 2013 album

## Lyrics

I've come to get my blessing

I've gotta get my breakthrough

The power of my praise

Gives me strength so I can press through

(Chorus)

So I gotta stretch

Stretch forth, reaching for my blessing

So I gotta press

Press forth, reaching for my blessing

(Gotta get my) gotta get my blessing

(I believe he'll work a) miracle

The power of my praise

Give me strength so I can press on through

(Chorus)

(So I gotta) Stretch

Stretchin’ for it, reaching for my blessing (x3)

I'm still believing for my miracle my faith says

It's special it's marvellous and it's wonderful, wonderful

Reach for it (4x)

The mark,the prize, the higher calling

Move towards it(4x)

The mark, the prize, the higher calling

Stretch for it(4x)

The mark, the prize, the higher calling

Leap for it (4x)

The mark, the prize, the higher calling

Yes, gotta get my blessing (4x)

The mark, the prize, the higher calling

It's mine, gotta get my blessing

Yes, I gotta get my blessing
Unfinished

Artist: Mandisa

Album: Out Of The Dark (2017)

Appears on: WOW Hits 2018

## Lyrics

Not scared to say it

I used to be the one

Preaching it to you

That you could overcome

I still believe it

But it ain't easy

'Cause that world I painted

Where things just all work out

It started changing

And I started having doubts

And it got me so down

(Pre-Chorus)

But I picked myself back up

And I started telling me

No, my God's not done

Making me a masterpiece

He's still working on me

(Chorus)

He started something good and I'm gonna believe it

He started something good and He's gonna complete it

So I'll celebrate the truth

His work in me ain't through

I'm just unfinished

I'm just unfinished

So I'll celebrate the truth

His work in me ain't through

I'm just unfinished

I know His history

And the kind of God He is

He might make it a mystery

But He's proving I can trust in Him

And yeah, I believe it

(Pre-Chorus)

So I can pick myself back up

And keep on telling me

No, my God's not done

Making me a masterpiece

No, my God's not done

(Chorus)

(Bridge)

Still working

Still, still working on me

He's still working

Still, still working on me

(Chorus)

Still working

Still, still working on me

He's still working

Still, still working on me

Oh, yeah

I'm just unfinished
To Know You

Artist: Nichole Nordeman

Album: Wide Eyed (1998)

Appears on: WOW 1999

## Lyrics

Ooh, it's well past midnight

And I'm awake with questions

That won't wait for daylight

Separating fact from my imaginary fiction

On this shelf of my conviction

I need to find a place

Where You and I come face to face

Thomas needed

Proof that You had really risen

Undefeated

When he placed his fingers

Where the nails once broke Your skin

Did his faith finally begin?

I've lied if I've denied

The common ground I've shared with him

(Chorus)

And I, I really want to know You

I want to make each day

A different way that I can show You how

I really want to love You

Be patient with my doubt

I'm just tryin' to figure out Your will

And I really want to know You still

Nicodemus could not understand

How You could Truly free us

He struggled with the image

Of a grown man born again

We might have been good friends

'Cause sometimes I still question, too

How easily we come to You

(Chorus)

No more camping on the porch of indecision

No more sleeping under stars of apathy

And it might be easier to dream

But dreaming's not for me

(Chorus)

I want to know you

I really want to know you

Hey yeah, yeah

I really want to know you

I really want to know you

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Lover of My Soul

Artist: Amy Grant

Album: My Utmost for His Highest (1995)

Appears on: WOW The 90s

## Lyrics

Oh when see the winter turning into spring

Oh it speaks to this heart of mine, more then anything

Underneath a blanket of snow, cold and white

Something is stirring in the still of the night

And then the sun comes up slowly with the dawn

Oh this is the kind of feeling that I hang my hope upon

There is a love and beauty in all that I see

And no one nobody is explaining you to me

(Chorus)

Maybe my eyes can't see

But you are surrounding me

Here in the wind and rain

The things that I know

Tender and sweet

Strong as my needs

I know the voice I know the touch

Lover of my soul

And when the evening comes, the sunlight fades to red

Time and time and time again I whisper in my head

Give me strenght and give me faith

To fully believe that the maker of this whole wide world is a father to me

(Chorus)

I need the voice I need the touch

(Chorus)

Talking to me, the things I know

(I know the voice I know the touch)

Oh you're the lover of my soul
Tennessee Christmas

Artist: Amy Grant

Album: Tennessee Christmas (2016) (originally from A Christmas Album (1983))

Appears on:: WOW Christmas: Gold

## Lyrics

Come on weatherman

Give us a forecast snowy white

Can't you hear the prayers

Of every childlike heart tonight?

Rockies are calling

Denver snow falling

Somebody said it's four feet deep

But it doesn't matter

Give me the laughter

I'm gonna choose to keep

(Chorus)

Another tender Tennessee Christmas

The only Christmas for me

Where the love circles around us

Like the gifts around our tree

Well, I know there's more snow

Up in Colorado

Than my roof will ever see

But a tender Tennessee Christmas

Is the only Christmas for me

Every now and then

I get a wanderin' urge to see

Maybe California

Maybe Tinseltown's for me

There's a parade there

We'd have it made there

Bring home a tan for New Year's Eve

Sure sounds exciting

Awfully inviting

Still I think I'll gonna keep

(Chorus)

Oh, you know I wanna be home

Well I know there's more snow

Up in Colorado

Than my roof will ever see

But a tender Tennessee Christmas

Is the only Christmas for me

A tender Tennessee Christmas

Is the only Christmas for me
Switchfoot

Origin: San Diego, California

Years active: 1996-present

## Members

**Current**

* Jon Foreman - lead vocals, keyboards, piano (1996-present), lead guitar (1996-2004, 2022-present) and rhythm guitar (1996-2001, 2005-2022)
* Tim Foreman - bass, backing vocals and acoustic guitar (1996-present)
* Chad Butler - drums and percussion (1996-present)
* Jerome Fontamillas - keyboards, piano, synthesizers, rhythm guitar and backing vocals (2001-present)

**Former**

* Drew Shirley - lead guitar and backing vocals (2005-2022; touring member 2004-2005)

**Touring**

* Boaz Roberts - lead guitar and backing vocals (2021-present)

## Appearances

### WOW Hits albums

* WOW 2000: New Way To Be Human
* WOW Hits 2009: This Is Home
* WOW Hits 2011: Your Love Is a Song
* WOW Hits 2015: Love Alone Is Worth the Fight
* WOW Hits 2017: Live It Well

### WOW Hits videos and DVD

* WOW 2000: The Videos: New Way To Be Human
* WOW Hits 2002: You Already Take Me There
* WOW Hits 2011: Mess of Me

### Other

* WOW Essentials and WOW Hits 20th Anniversary: Dare You to Move
* WOW #1s: Yellow: This Is Your Life
* WOW Hits Party Mix: Who We Are (Michael Calfan remix)
Stranded

Artist: Plumb

Album: candycoatedwaterdrops (1999)

Appears on: WOW 2000

## Lyrics

You know it only breaks my heart

To see you standing in the dark

Alone waiting there for me

To come back

I'm too afraid to show

(Chorus)

If it's coming over you

Like it's coming over me

Crashing like a tidal wave

That drags me out to sea

And I wanna be with you

If you wanna be with me

I'm crashing like a tidal wave

And I don't wanna be

Stranded, stranded, stranded, stranded

I can only take so much

These tears are turning me to rust

I know you're waiting there for me

To come back

I'm too afraid to show

(Chorus)

I miss you, I need you

Without you I'm stranded

I love you so come back

I'm not afraid to show

(Chorus)

Oh baby I miss you

Oh baby I need you

Oh baby I love you

So baby come back

Oh baby I miss you

Oh baby I need you

Oh baby I love you

So baby come back

So baby come back

So baby come back
The Great Divide

Artist: Point of Grace

Album: The Whole Truth (1995)

Appears on: WOW 1996 and WOW The 90s

## Lyrics

Silence

Trying to fathom the distance

Looking out 'cross the canyon carved by my hands

God is gracious

Sin would still separate us

Were it not for the bridge his grace has made us

His love will carry me

(Chorus)

There's a bridge to cross the great divide

A way was made to reach the other side

The mercy of the Father, cost His son His life

His love is deep, his love is wide

There's a cross to bridge the great divide

God is faithful

On my own I'm unable

He found me hopeless, alone and sent a savior

He's provided a path and promised to guide us

Safely past on all the sin would divide us

His love delivers me

(Chorus)

The cross that cost my lord his life

Has given me more

There's a bridge to cross the great divide

There's a cross to bridge the great divide

(Chorus)
Still Able

Artist: James Fortune & FIYA

Album: Identity (2012)

Appears on: WOW Gospel 2014 album

## Lyrics

I've been hurt and abused

Even lied to by the ones I trusted most

I had some nights I cried more than I prayed

That's when God said to me

I am still in control

It changed my prospective, and so

(Pre-Chorus)

Now the worry is over

And the doubt is gone away

God reminded me, he reminded me

That He's still able

God reminded me, that in spite of it all

That He's still able

There are some days I feel like giving up

How could God love me and let me go through so much

I'm afraid to carry this hurt all alone

I need your help Lord with you I can move on

Sometimes it seems there's no way out

So many problems weigh you down

You've got to know he cares

And He wouldn't leave you there for long, be strong

(Vamp)

God is able, able

He's still able able

God is everything that you need

Everything that you need

Now the worry is over

I can wave the doubt away,

God reminded me, that He's still able.

God reminded me that He's still able
The Potter’s Hand

Artist: Hillsong with Darlene Zschech

Album: The Secret Place (Live) (1999)

Appears on: WOW Worship: Red album

## Lyrics

Beautiful Lord, wonderful Savior

I know for sure all of my days are held in Your hand

And crafted into Your perfect plan

You gently called me into Your presence

Guiding me by Your Holy Spirit

Teach me dear Lord, to live all of my life

Through Your eyes

And I'm captured by Your Holy calling

Set me apart, I know You're drawing me to Yourself

Lead me Lord, I pray

Take me and mold me, use me, fill me

I give my life to the Potter's hand

Call me, You guide me, lead me, walk beside me

I give my life to the Potter's hand
Tye Tribbett

Full name: Tyrone Tribbett

Born: January 26, 1976 (age 47)

Birthplace: Camden, New Jersey

Years active: 1996-present

Associated group: G.A. (Greater Anointing)

## Appearances

### WOW Gospel albums

* WOW Gospel 2006: No Way
* WOW Gospel 2007: You Can Change featuring Kim Burrell
* WOW Gospel 2008: Sinking
* WOW Gospel 2009: Stand Out
* WOW Gospel 2010: Chasing After You (The Morning Song)
* WOW Gospel 2011: Good
* WOW Gospel 2014: If He Did It Before (Same God)
* WOW Gospel 2015: He Turned It
* WOW Gospel 2016: Nobody
* WOW Gospel 2017: Overcome
* WOW Gospel 2018: Work It Out
* WOW Gospel 2019: Live!

### WOW Gospel DVDs

* WOW Gospel 2008: Sinking
* WOW Gospel 2009: Stand Out
* WOW Gospel 2010: Chasing After You
Time to Believe

Artist: Clay Crosse

Album: Time to Believe (1995)

Appears on: WOW 1997

## Lyrics

Ice is forming on the river

The barges are held in tow

Cold grey down, chilling to the bone

Must be ten below

Somehow you feel lost and alone out there

Feeling like you ought to leave

Such hard living in this cold, cold world

People it's time to believe

Sounds tear through the morning

You pull yourself from your bed

Try so hard to quiet your mind

Dodging thoughts of that lies dead ahead

A chance to be dashed on the rocks

Fooled by friendly lights

Shining solely to deceive

Such hard living in this cold, cold world

People it's time to believe

I say people it's time to believe

Remember when storm clouds come

Soon the sky's gonna clear

Just put your faith in Him

Let Him wipe away your tears

A chance to be dashed on the rocks

Fooled by friendly lights

Shining solely to deceive

Such hard living in this cold, cold world

People it's time to believe

Such hard living in this cold, cold world

I said people it's time to believe

Such hard living, such hard living

People it's time

People it's time to believe

Such hard living, such hard living

People it's time to believe
The First Noel

Artists: FFH, Mark Schultz, Aaron Neville, David Crowder Band and TobyMac (featuring Owl City)

Albums: Christmas (1998 or 2000), WOW Christmas: Green (2005), Christmas Prayer (2005), Oh for Joy (2011) and Christmas in Diverse City (2011)

Appears on: WOW Christmas: Red, Green, White and Blue and WOW Gospel Christmas

Note: some versions may leave out some verses

## Lyrics

The first Noel the angel did say

Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay:

In fields where they lay a-keeping their sheep

On a cold winter's night that was so deep.

(Chorus)

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,

Born is the King of Israel.

They looked up and saw a star,

Shining in the east, beyond them far:

And to the earth it gave great light,

And so it continued both day and night.

(Chorus)

And by the light of that same star

Three wise men came from the country far;

To seek for a King was their intent,

And to follow the star wherever it went.

(Chorus)

This star drew nigh to the north-west;

O'er Bethlehem it took its rest,

And there it did both stop and stay,

Right over the place where Jesus lay.

(Chorus)

Then entered in those wise men three,

Fell reverently upon their knee,

And offered there in his presence

Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.

(Chorus)

Then let us all with one accord

Sing praises to our heavenly Lord,

That hath made heaven and earth of nought,

And with his blood mankind has bought.

(Chorus)
WOW Gospel Smooth Jazz Tribute

Released: June 6, 2007

Artist: The Smooth Jazz All Stars

## Track list

1. We’re Blessed from Fred Hammond
2. Shackles (Praise You) from Mary Mary
3. Could’ve Been from Kirk Franklin featuring J. Moss and Tye Tribbett
4. We Fall Down from Donnie McClurkin
5. Respect Yourself from The Staple Singers
6. Falling In Love With Jesus from Kirk Whalum
7. In The Morning from Mary Mary
8. Victory from Yolanda Adams
9. Glory To Glory To Glory from Fred Hammond
10. Mary Don’t You Weep from Trin-I-Tee 5-7
The Space In Between Us

Artist: Building 429

Album: Space In Between Us (2004)

Appears on: WOW Hits 2006 album

## Lyrics

Look at my heart again

Look at the mess I've got it in

I'm learning to trust in You

To know that You'll see me

Through my pride

Through my shame

Into Your love

Into Your grace

I'm not looking back

Till I see Your face

I'm running straight to You

(Chorus)

All I really want to do is to fall into

The emptiness that is

The space in-between us

To break this division

All I really want to do is to fall into

The emptiness that is

The space in-between us

Erase it and bring us together again

My life's an open book

Nothing is hidden when You look

You break through my boundaries

Revealing my insecurities

But through my pride

And through my shame

You show me love

You show me grace

I'm not looking back

Till I see Your face

I'm running straight to You

Because

(Chorus)

Together again

Here I am saying I need You

I know I need You

Here I am, I'm coming to meet You

Cause I want to see You

(Chorus x2)

Bring us back together again

Bring us back together again
Unfailing Love

Artists: Nigel Briggs and TRENT

Album: Unknown

Appears on: WOW Worship: Blue (bonus disc)

## Lyrics

We wait in hope for You

Our shelter and our truth

You are always faithful to Your word

Consume our hearts and minds

Be the author of this life

Your Kingdom come, Your will be done

In these times of doubt and sorrow

People need a hope to cling to

Your love is an anchor in the storms of life

Forever faithful

Unfailing love

You never let us down

Your promise is alive

When colored dreams fade to gray

(Unfailing love)

When the night crowds out the day

(Unfailing love)

When there's no words left to say

[Incomprehensible]

God's love remains

For You are unfailing love

You never let us down

Forever changing lives
Work

Artist: Jars of Clay

Album: Good Monsters (2006)

Appears on: WOW Hits 2008

## Lyrics

Just in case, I will leave my things packed

So I can run away

I cannot trust these voices

I don't have a line of prospects that can give some kind of peace

There is nothing left to cling to that can bring me sweet release

(Pre-Chorus)

I have no fear of drowning

It's the breathing that's taking all this work

(Chorus)

Do you know what I mean when I say, "I don't want to be alone"?

What I mean when I say, "I don't want to be alone"

Empty spaces with shadows hit by street lights

Warning signs and weight of tired conversations

In the absence of a shoulder, in the abscess of a thief

On the brink of this destruction, on the eve of bittersweet

(Pre-Chorus)

Now all the demons look like prophets and I'm living out

Every word they speak, (every word they speak)

Every word they speak, (every word they speak)

(Chorus)

Do you know what I mean when I say, "I don't want to be alone"?

What I mean when I say, "I don't want to be alone"

What I mean when I say, "I don't want to be alone"

(Interlude)

(Chorus)

Do you know what I mean when I say, "I don't want to be alone"?

What I mean when I say, "I don't want to be alone"

What I mean when I say, "I don't want to be alone"

Alone, alone, I don't want to be alone

I have no fear of drowning

It's the breathing that's taking all this work
True Devotion

Artist: Margaret Becker

Album: Grace (1995)

Appears on: WOW 1997

## Lyrics

The scenery keeps changing from day to day

But the road is still the same

And deep inside of me, when I hear Your voice

Whispering the way

What is life if, not to lead me deeper into You?

'Cause us doesn't matter where I am

Or where I've come from

Isn't it all about who I will become?

(Chorus)

Living true devotion, true to You

That's all that I will need

Giving true devotion, true to You

I want it more than anything

Well, you know that I'm not trying to rule the world

It's enough to keep myself in line

Just praying that my journey will leave me more

Merciful and kind

What is life if, not the fire that purifies a heart?

'Cause I know it's not about how fast or strong I step

Isn't it all about faithfulness?

(Chorus x2)

True devotion, That's all anyone could want

Living true devotion, true to You

Giving true devotion, true to You

I want it more than anything

(Chorus x2)

True devotion (x2)
Twila Paris

Born: December 28, 1958 (age 65)

Birthplace: Fort Worth, Texas

Years active: 1965, 1980-present

## Appearances

### WOW Hits albums

* WOW 1996: God is In Control
* WOW 1997: Love's Been Following You
* WOW 1998: My Utmost for His Highest
* WOW 2000: Run To You

### WOW Worship albums

* WOW Worship: Green and Yellow: He Is Exalted
* WOW Worship: Red: We Will Glorify
* WOW Worship: Aqua: Days of Elijah

### Other

* WOW The 90s: God is In Control
* WOW Gold: He Is Exalted
Still Calls Me Son

Artist: John Waller

Album: The Blessing (2007)

Appears on: WOW Hits 2008

## Lyrics

I drug his name through godless places

And I've known shame that no child of his should know

I've seen pain on broken faces

Beyond all thought of hope

I was just too far from home

Still I always wondered when I closed my eyes

(Chorus)

After all I've done

Could he run to me?

Would he kiss my face?

Could he even look at me?

After where I've been

Should he take me back?

I would understand

I've disgraced him

But it would be amazing

If he still calls me son

With nothing left for me to bring him

I left my pride and turned my heart toward home

I saw my home on the horizon

And from a distance

I saw my Father

Watching for his own with forgiving eyes

(Chorus)

One day as I breathe my last

And I know my days on earth have ended

When every hour is spent

I will close my eyes in amazement

And I'll hear angels

They'll be singing

(Chorus)

Amazing Grace

Cause he will run to me

And he will kiss my face

He will not let go of me

After where I've been

He will welcome me

I won't understand

How he'll put his robe on me

It will be amazing

That he'll still call me son

Amazing grace how sweet the sound

When he calls me son

I once was lost but now I'm found

Cause he calls me son
Strong Tower

Artist: Kutless

Album: Strong Tower (2005)

Appears on: WOW Hits 2006 album and DVD

## Lyrics

When I wander through the desert

And I'm longing for my home

All my dreams have gone astray

When I'm stranded in the valley

And I'm tired and all alone

It seems like I've lost my way

(Pre-Chorus)

I go running to Your mountain

Where Your mercy sets me free

(Chorus)

You are my strong tower

Shelter over me

Beautiful and mighty

Everlasting King

You are my strong tower

Fortress when I'm weak

Your name is true and holy

And Your face is all I seek

In the middle of my darkness

In the midst of all my fear

You're my refuge and my hope

When the storm of life is raging

And the thunder's all I hear

You speak softly to my soul

(Pre-Chorus)

(Chorus)

And Your face is all I seek

Yeah, Your face is all I seek

(Pre-Chorus)

(Chorus x2)
Thy Will

Artist: Hillary Scott & the Scott Family

Album: Love Remains (2016)

Appears on: WOW Hits 2018

## Lyrics

I’m so confused

I know I heard You loud and clear

So, I followed through

Somehow I ended up here

I don’t wanna think

I may never understand

That my broken heart

Is a part of Your plan

When I try to pray

All I’ve got is hurt

And these four words

(Chorus)

Thy will be done

Thy will be done

Thy will be done

I know You’re good

But this don’t feel good right now

And I know You think

Of things I could never think about

It’s hard to count it all joy

Distracted by the noise

Just trying to make sense

Of all Your promises

Sometimes I gotta stop

Remember that You’re God

And I am not so

(Chorus)

Thy will be done

Thy will be done

Thy will be done

Like a child on my knees

All that comes to me is

Thy will be done

Thy will be done

Thy will

(Bridge)

I know You see me

I know You hear me, Lord

Your plans are for me

Goodness You have in store

I know You hear me

I know You see me, Lord

Your plans are for me

Goodness You have in store so

(Chorus)

Thy will be done

Thy will be done

Thy will be done

Like a child on my knees

All that comes to me is

Thy will be done

Thy will be done

Thy will be done

I know You see me

I know You hear me, Lord
The Real Thing

Artist: World Wide Message Tribe

Album: Jumping in the House of God (1996)

Appears on: WOW 1998: The Videos

## Lyrics

(Chorus)

I've got the real thing

I've got the real thing

I've got the real thing

Woah, woah, woah, woah

I've got the real thing

I've got the real thing

I've got the real thing

Woah, woah, woah, woah

You lift me up

Into the higher places

Give me joy

Like I've never known

You lift me up

Into the higher places

Give me joy

Like I've never known before

The real thing burns inside of me

Why can't you see so positively

We were made for the One and Only

Ripping it up a big style, I never knew a Holy God

The fire of Christ instilled in me

I want to use it for His ministry

So people raise those hands up for the light

You know it's right

(Chorus)

I wake up every morning

Thinking about the day ahead

But every day is different

When I get up from my bed

The time we spend together

It should be a time of love

The type of love that everyone

Should show to God above

I've got to tell you now

That many things can come and go

But the love of Jesus Christ

Is forever on show

Not talking about one,

Talking about two, talking about three

Three Holy powers

In a ministry

(Chorus)

Everybody in the house come on

Let me hear you say ho (ho)

Everybody in the house come on

Let me hear you say ho ho (ho ho)

Catch me if you can

'Cos I'm faster than a bullet

I can move a house

Ain't no problem He can pull it

The love of Christ is coming

Like a speeding roller coaster

Open up your arms 'cos you've gotta

Make the most of the real thing

(Chorus)
That’s Why We Praise Him

Artist: Rich Ochoa and the Maranatha! Promise Band

Album: PK2000 - Go the Distance (2000)

Appears on: WOW Worship: Green

## Lyrics

He came to live, live a perfect life

He came to be the Living Word, our Light

He came to die, so we'd be reconciled

He came to rise to show His power and might and

(Chorus)

That's why we praise Him, that's why we sing

That's why we offer Him our everything

That's why we bow down and worship this King

'Cause He gave His everything

'Cause He gave His everything

He came to live, live again in us

He came to be our conquering King and Friend

He came to heal & show the lost ones His love

He came to go prepare a place for us

(Chorus)

(x2)

Halle Hallelujah

Halle Hallelujah
The Old Rugged Cross

Artist: Bart Millard

Album: Hymned, No. 1 (2005)

Appears on: WOW Hymns

## Lyrics

On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross

The emblem of suffering and shame;

And I love that old cross where the dearest and best

For a world of lost sinners was slain

(Chorus)

So I'll cherish the old rugged cross

Till my trophies at last I lay down;

I will cling to the old rugged cross

And exchange it some day for a crown

Oh that old rugged cross, so despised by the world

Has a wondrous attraction for me

For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above

To bear it to dark Calvary

(Chorus)

(Interlude)

(Chorus)
The Blind Boys of Alabama

Origin: Talladega, Alabama

Years active: 1939-present

## Members

**Current**

* Ricky McKinnie - vocals and percussion (1990-present)
* Joey Williams - vocals and lead guitar (1995-present?)
* Reverend Julius Love - vocals (2020-present)
* Peter Levin - organ (?-present)
* Stephen Raynard Ladson - bass (?-present)

**Former**

* Clarence Fountain - vocals (1939-2007, 2017-2018; died 2018)
* George Scott - vocals (1939-2005; died 2005)
* Vel Bozman Traylor - vocals (1939-1947; died 1947)
* Johnny Fields - vocals (1939-2009; died 2009)
* Olice Thomas - vocals (1939-2002?; died unknown)
* J. T. Hutton - vocals (1939-?; died 2012)
* Bishop Billy Bowers - vocals (1968-2011; died 2013)
* Samuel Butler Jr. - vocals and rhythm guitar (1972-1994)
* Caleb “Bobby” Butler - vocals and bass (1979-2008)
* Jimmy Carter - vocals (1982-2023) (different person)
* Ben Moore - vocals (2006-2022; died 2022)
* Paul Beasley - vocals (2013-2023; died 2023)
* Roscoe Robinson - vocals
* Charles Porter - vocals
* Dwight Fields - vocals (deceased)

## Appearances

### WOW Gospel albums

* WOW Gospel 2003: People Get Ready
* WOW Gospel 2004: Wade In The Water
When I Praise

Artist: FFH

Album: Found a Place (2000)

Appears on: WOW Hits 2001

## Lyrics

Lookin' for love and I lost my way

Another long night has turned to day

Nobody likes to feel this way

So I draw close to you, it's what I'm supposed to do

Lookin' for love and I close my eyes

I run to You with no disguise

You hold me close and say "It's fine"

You take me in Your arms and You soothe this heart of mine

(Chorus)

And I throw my hands up in the air

Here's my heart 'cause I don't care

What they say about me, I gotta praise

I throw my hands up in the air

And I know that You will find me there

Find me when I praise

Lookin' for love and I hide my face

(Lookin' for love and I hide my face)

What about the scars and disgrace

(Should I hide my disgrace)

But You meet me there in spite of my shame

Your blood covers it all and You carry me away

(Chorus)

My heart is on my sleeve and I am on my knees

And my hands are in the air, oh yeah

And it's hard to believe that I am on my knees

With my hands in the air, oh yeah

And You come close beside me

And You say You're here to guide me

I don't ever have to be alone

And Your love has led me home

Lookin' for love and I found my way

(Lookin' for love and I found my way)

I ran to You when I heard You say

(I ran to You when I heard You say)

Everything's gonna be okay

I don't have to wait another day

(Chorus x2)

Lookin' for love and I lost my way

(Lookin' for love and I lost my way)

Another long night has turned to day

(Another long night has turned to day)

Nobody likes to feel this way
The Elms

Origin: Indiana

Years active: 2000-2010, 2015

## Members

* Owen Thomas - vocals and guitar (2000-2010, 2015)
* Christopher D. Thomas - drums and vocals (2000-2010, 2015)
* Thomas Daugherty - guitar and vocals (2000-2010, 2015)
* Keith Miller - bass and vocals (2000-2003)
* Nathan W. Bennett - bass and vocals (2003-2010, 2015)

## Appearances

* WOW Hits 2002 album and video: Hey, Hey
There Will Be a Day

Artist: Jeremy Camp

Album: Speaking Louder Than Before (2008)

Appears on: WOW Hits 2010 album, WOW #1s: Yellow and WOW Hits 20th Anniversary

## Lyrics

I try to hold on to this world

With everything I have

But I feel the weight of what it brings

And the hurt that tries to grab

The many trials that seem to never end

His word declares this truth

That we will enter in this rest

With wonders anew

(Pre-Chorus)

But I hold on to this hope

And the promise that He brings

That there will be a place with no more suffering

(Chorus)

There will be a day with no more tears

No more pain and no more fears

There will be a day

When the burdens of this place

Will be no more

We'll see Jesus face to face

But until that day

We'll hold on to you always

I know the journey seems so long

You feel you're walking on your own

But there has never been a step

Where you've walked out all alone

Troubled soul don't lose your heart

'Cause joy and peace He brings

And the beauty that's in store

Outweighs the hurt of life's sting

(Pre-Chorus)

(Chorus)

(Bridge)

I can't wait until that day

Where the very one I've lived for always

Will wipe away the sorrow that I've faced (vipe away the sorrow)

To touch the scars that rescued me

From a life of shame and misery

Oh, this is why, this is why I sing

(Chorus x2)

There will be a day with no more tears

No more pain and no more fears

There will be a day

When the burdens of this place

Will be no more

We'll see Jesus face to face

There will be a day

He will wipe away the tears

He will wipe away the tears

He will wipe away the tears

And there will be a day
Striving

Artist: Dave Hollister

Album: Witness Protection (2008)

Appears on: WOW Gospel 2009 album

## Lyrics

Yeah, a little song we gotta call striving

We gotta keep moving

No matter what the obstacle, no matter what the test

We gotta push through it, here to help you

(Chorus)

Every day of the week when I'm sleep

He's got His angels watching over me

Interceding for me, looking out for me

Now tell me how good is He

No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, never give up

Keep on striving

No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, never give up

Keep on, keep on striving

Sitting here all alone, I'm in the zone on the phone

Trying to find the dial tone

Looking for some healing, not a fake feeling

Tell me do you feel me

I didn't know who to call, no friends at all

'Til I heard a voice in my head

It said keep pressing on and keep striving, striving on

(Chorus)

Put your trust in Him and you'll see you'll never go wrong

Keep your faith strong and hold on

Try and you will see that Jesus Christ is the entity

That's why He's real to me, He made a way out of misery

(Chorus x2)

(Vamp 1 x2)

Keep on striving, keep on striving, keep on striving

Never give up, never give up

Keep on striving, keep on striving, keep on striving

Never give up, never give up

(Vamp 2 x2)

Get out right now, it's the end of you and me

It's too late, can't wait for you to be gone

Get out right now, it's the end of you and me

It's too late, can't wait for you to be gone
The Night That Christ Was Born

Artist: Kirk Franklin

Album: Kirk Franklin & The Family Christmas (1995)

Appears on: WOW Christmas: Red

## Lyrics

(x2)

Listen to the angels

Rejoicing ever so sweetly

Receiving Heaven's glory

The night that Christ was born

(Chorus)

Can't you see the people

Coming from every nation

Pleading for salvation

The night that Christ was born

Hallelujah

Thank you, Jesus

The night that Christ was born

Listen

Listen to the angels

Rejoicing ever so sweetly

Receiving Heaven's glory

The night that Christ was born

(Chorus)

The night that Christ was born

Listen

(Bridge x2)

Oh such a wonderful Savior

To be born in a manager

So that I can share His favor

And my heart be made anew

Listen to the trumpets

Shouting through the darkness

Crying, "Holy, holy"

The night that Christ was born

Such a sacrifice

Such a precious gift

(Bridge)

Thank you for giving us Your charm

The night that Christ was born

Born in a manger, meek in my heart

The night that Christ was born

Giving to us sacrifice

The night that Christ was born

Hallelujah
This Is the Stuff

Artist: Francesca Battistelli

Album: Hundred More Years (2011)

Appears on: WOW Hits 2012 album and DVD

## Lyrics

I lost my keys

In the great unknown

And call me please

'Cuz I can't find my phone

(Chorus)

This is the stuff that drives me crazy

This is the stuff that's getting to me lately

In the middle of my little mess

I forget how big I'm blessed

This is the stuff that gets under my skin

But I gotta trust You know exactly what You're doing

It might not be what I would choose

But this is the stuff You use

45 in a 35

Sirens and fines

While I'm running behind

Whoa

(Chorus)

(Bridge)

So break me of impatience

Conquer my frustrations

I've got a new appreciation

It's not the end of the world

(Chorus)

This is the stuff that drives me crazy

This is the stuff someone save me

In the middle of my little mess

I forget how big I'm blessed

This is the stuff that gets under my skin

But I gotta trust You know exactly what You're doing

It might not be what I would choose

But this is the stuff You use

This is the stuff You use
This Is Home

Artist: Switchfoot

Albums: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack) and The Best Yet (both 2008)

Appears on: WOW Hits 2009 album

## Lyrics

I've got my memories

They're always inside of me

But I can't go back

Back to how it was

I believe in now

I've come too far

Now I can't go back

Back to how it was

Created for a place

I've never known

(Chorus)

This is home

Now I'm finally

Where I belong

Where I belong

Yeah, this is home

I've been searching

For a place of my own

Now I've found it

Maybe this is home

Yeah, this is home

Belief over misery

I've seen the enemy

And I won't go back

Back to how it was

And I got my heart set on

What happens next

I got my eyes wide

It's not over yet

We are miracles

And we're not alone

(Chorus)

And now

After all my searching

After all my questions

I'm gonna call it home

I got a brand new mindset

I can finally see the sunset

I'm gonna call it home

(Chorus)

Now I know

Yeah, this is home

I've come too far

And I won't go back

Yeah, this is home
The Museum

Origin: Atlanta, Georgia

Years active: 2008-present

## Members

**Current touring members**

* Ben Richter - vocals, rhythm guitar and piano (2008-present)
* Josh Kirk - drums (part-time) and programming (2008-present)
* Ryan Harvey - drums (2014-present)
* Paul Lynch - guitar (2015-present)

**Former**

* Dan Snyder - keyboards (2008)
* Geoff Ashcroft - guitar (2008-2011)
* Chris Brink - bass (2009-2012)
* Loyd Rieves - guitar (2011-2012)
* Nick Reed - guitar, backing vocals, dobro and pedal steel (2012-2014)
* Joey Signa - guitar and backing vocals (2013-2014)

## Appearances

* WOW New & Next 2010: Never Look Away
* WOW Hits 2011 album: My Help Comes from the Lord
Stryper

Origin: Orange County, California

Years active: 1983-1993, 2003-present (reunions 1999-2001)

## Members

**Current**

* Michael Sweet - lead vocals, keyboards, guitar and piano (1982-1992, 1999-2001, 2003-present)
* Robert Sweet - drums and percussion (1982-1993, 1999-2001, 2003-present)
* Oz Fox - guitar (1983-1993, 1999-2001, 2003-present), backing vocals (1983-1992, 1999-2001, 2003-present) and lead vocals (1992-1993)
* Perry Richardson - bass and backing vocals (2017-present)

**Former**

* Eric Johnson - bass and backing vocals (1982)
* Scott Lane - guitar and backing vocals (1983)
* John Voorhees - bass and backing vocals (1983)
* Tim Gaines - bass and backing vocals (1983-1986, 1986-1993, 1999-2001, 2003-2004, 2010-2017)
* Matt Hurich - bass and backing vocals (1986)
* Tracy Ferrie - bass and backing vocals (2004-2010)
The Gift

Artist: Donald Lawrence

Album: Best For Last: 20 Year Celebration, Vol. 1 (Live) (2013)

Appears on: WOW Gospel 2014 album

## Lyrics

(Intro x4)

The gift it looks good on you

The systems of the world

Will try to take your confidence

But these systems were designed

To make you doubt what heaven sent

The systems of the world

Will try to take your confidence

But these systems were designed

To make you sit down on your gift

(Pre-Chorus)

But the gift God gave to you, give it back to Him

When He sees it operating, it's a compliment to Him

But the gift God gave to you, give it back to Him

For the gift it will make room, position, for great men to see you

(Chorus 1)

The gift it looks good on you

It looks good on you

The gift it looks good on you

It looks good

The gift it looks good on you

It looks good on you

The gift it looks good

And you wear it well

God has graced you and you wear it well

(Vamp 1)

You wear it well, you wear it well

God has graced you and you wear it well

You wear it well

It looks good on you

It looks good on you

(Chorus 2)

The gift it looks good on you

It looks good

The gift it looks good on you

It looks good on you

The gift it looks good

And you wear it well

God has graced you and you wear it well

(Vamp 2)

God has graced you and you wear it well

It looks good on you

It looks good

It looks good on you

(Chorus 3)

The gift it looks good

It looks good on you

The gift it looks good

And you wear it well

God has graced you and you wear it well

The gift it looks good!
Unashamed Love

Artist: Ten Shekel Shirt

Album: Much (2001)

Appears on: WOW Worship: Green

## Lyrics

You're calling me to lay aside

The worries of my day

To quiet down my busy mind

And find a hiding place

Worthy You are worthy

I open my heart and let my

Spirit worship Yours

I open up my mouth and let a

Song of praise come forth

Worthy You are worthy

Of a childlike faith and

Of my honest praise

Of my unashamed love

Of a holy life and of my sacrifice

Of my unashamed love.
Thank Ya Jesus

Artist: Darrel Petties and Strength In Praise

Album: Count It All Joy (2006)

Appears on: WOW Gospel 2007 album and DVD

## Lyrics

Thank ya Jesus

(Thank ya Jesus for blessing me)

Thank ya, thank ya

You opened doors that shut in my face

Thank ya, thank ya

You looked beyond my faults and saw all my needs

I just want to thank ya

You blessed me time after time

Lord you gave me my peace of mind

You blessed me when times got rough

And if it had not been for you

I don't know what I'd do

You blessed me when I didn't deserve it

Now I'm needing and depending on you

To guide me through

Thank ya Jesus

(Thank ya Jesus for blessing me)

Thank ya, thank ya

Thank ya Jesus (x8)

Thank you Jesus, Thank you Jesus

Thank you (x7)

You looked beyond my faults and saw all my needs

I just want to thank you
The W’s

Origin: Corvallis, Ohio

Years active: 1997-2000

## Members

* Andrew Schar - lead vocals and guitar (1997-2000)
* Valentine Hellman - tenor saxophone and clarinet (1997-2000)
* Todd Gruener - bass guitar (1997-2000)
* Zak Shultz - drums (1997)
* Bret Barker - trumpet (1997-2000)
* James Carter - alto saxophone and background vocals (1997-2000)
* Peter Kelly - drums (mid-late 1997)
* Brian Morris - drums (1997-2000)
* Courtney Stubbert - drums (2000)

## Appearances

### WOW Hits albums

* WOW 1999: The Devil Is Bad
* WOW 2000: The Rumor Weed Song