Firelight II
Song Lyrics
Kingdom Stories Parable Tunes
Track 1
STORYTELLER
Track 2
Tell My Story
Track 3
Seeds That Fell
Track 4
The Sower
Track 5
Side By Side
Track 6
Greatest Commandments
Track 7
Love God and Your Neighbor
Track 8
Workin' in the Vineyard
Track 9
First and Last
Track 10
Praise God, Praise God
Track 11
Let's Throw a Party
Track 12
Let's Celebrate!
Track 13
This Son of Mine
Track 14
Amazing Grace
Track 15
GUESS WHO'S
Track 16
Greatest Blessing
Track 17
I Cannot Come to the Banquet
Track 18
Firelight Theme Song
Track 1: STORYTELLER
By Jonathan Rundman, (p) and © 2005 Salt Lady Records. Used by permission. To reprint, contact:
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Jesus was a storyteller
Jesus had a story to share
Teaching about the Kingdom of God
Good News for the people everywhere
(repeat)
Listen to the storyteller
Celebrate God's Word
Learn about the parables
Tell about the stories you heard
I can be a storyteller
I have a story to share
Telling about the love of God
Good News for the people everywhere
You can be a storyteller
You have a story to share
Telling about the love of God
Good News for the people everywhere
Jesus was a storyteller
Jesus had a story to share
Teaching about the Kingdom of God
Good News for the people everywhere
Track 2: Tell My Story
By Rebecca Hemingway Kerkman, (p) and © 2005 Rebecca Hemingway Kerkman. Used by permission. To reprint, contact:
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Tell my story everywhere
Tell it here and tell it there
Sow it where it's sure to grow
Just so everybody knows
Spill it on the rocks and sand
Make sure people understand
Grace is free for all to get
We will see God's harvest yet
(VERSE )
The sun shines
The rains fall
Some wither
Some grow tall
God's grace is
Not wasted
It makes us new
Track 3: Seeds That Fell
Text is from the Contemporary English Version, copyright © 1991, 1992, 1995 by American Bible Society.Used by permission. To reprint, contact:
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The seeds that fell on good ground (The seeds that fell on good ground)
Are the people who hear (Are the people who hear)
And welcome the message. (And welcome the message.)
Mark 4:20 (Mark 4:20)
Track 4: The Sower
By Robert C. Evans, © 1982 Integrity's Hosanna! Music/ASCAP. All rights reserved. Please contact Integrity Music for songbooks or recordings containing these lyrics:
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Track 5: Side By Side
By The James Luther Group, (p) and © 2005 The James Luther Group. Used by permission. To reprint, click link
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VERSE 1
The hour late, it's an open net
The question asked, the trap is set
Teacher, who should I love when I have so little time?
Jesus answers with a storyline
A traveler beaten and left to die
But there were others on the road that day
Which one of them will say?...
CHORUS
Stand up (stand up, stand up) side by side
When we carry each other we all go for a ride
Stand up (stand up, stand up) side by side
When we carry each other we all go for a ride
VERSE 2
The first two, they don't take the time
They see the need and pass on by
We need a hero to come and save the day
Up on the hill, a Samaritan
He sees the need, does what he can
He binds the wounds and draws the traveler near
His care drives out all fear
CHORUS
Stand up (stand up, stand up) side by side
When we carry each other we all go for a ride
Stand up (stand up, stand up) shine the light
When we carry each other God's love will shine bright
BRIDGE
So when you stumble, Christ will not pass on by
Fall into trouble, He will not pass on by
Though we are lost, He will not pass us by
Beaten and tossed, He will not pass us by
So I, so I, so I, so I, so I will not pass on by
CHORUS
Stand up (stand up, stand up) shine the light
When we carry each other God's love will shine bright
Stand up (stand up, stand up) side by side
When we carry each other we all go for a ride
Stand up (stand up, stand up) shine the light
When we carry each other God's love will shine bright
Stand up (stand up, stand up) side by side
When we carry each other we all go for a ride
Let's go for a ride
Track 6: Greatest Commandments
Text is from the Contemporary English Version, copyright © 1991, 1992, 1995 by American Bible Society. Used by permission. To reprint, contact:
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The Scriptures say,
"Love the Lord your God
with all your heart, soul, strength, and mind.?
They also say,
"Love your neighbors as much
as you love yourself.?
Track 7: Love God and Your Neighbor (sung as a round)
Traditional text and tune.
Love God with your heart and your neighbor as yourself
Love God with your mind and your neighbor as yourself.
Love God with your strength and your neighbor as yourself.
Track 8: Workin' in the Vineyard
By Rachel Kurtz, (p) and © 2005 Rachel Kurtz. Used by permission. To reprint, contact:
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At 8 in the morning we got the phone call
The neighbor said, she had some work to be done.
She'd need the strongest of all.
I jumped to my feet ?cause she said she'd pay ten dollars
I said I'd mow her lawn and I let out a hoot and a holler!
So I worked (hoo hoo), yeah I worked (hoo hoo). I worked and I worked and I worked (hoo hoo).
So I worked (hoo hoo), oh I worked (hoo hoo). I worked and I worked and I worked.
At eleven o'clock, I stopped to get myself a drink
Along came my sister ? she gave me a smile and a wink.
She said she's gonna paint that old fence with care.
The neighboor told her she would pay what she thought was fair.
So we worked (hoo hoo), oh we worked (hoo hoo). We worked and we worked and we worked (hoo hoo).
Oh, we worked (hoo hoo), yeah we worked (hoo hoo). We worked and we worked and we worked.
At 4 o'clock along came my little brother came the join me.
He said he was hired to trim the shrubs and the trees.
So my brother trimmed, my sister painted, I got the lawn mowed.
We finished our chores and did everything that we were told.
Yes we worked (hoo hoo), oh we worked (hoo hoo). We worked and we worked and we worked (hoo hoo).
Yeah we worked (hoo hoo), oh we worked (hoo hoo). We worked and we worked and we worked.
Each got paid as she called us up by name.
She paid my brother and my sister got the same.
As I wiped my brow and waited for some extra money
I worked longer but got the same, now that's not funny (It's not fair!)
The good neighbor saw my sad and tired face
And said, "Now isn't this my money, isn't this my place?
I didn't go against what we had said from the start
I can't help myself. I've got a generous heart.?
But it's sort of like that one crazy Bible tale
About the workers in the vineyard and the master, like you they'd worked well.
The landowner showed grace too, no matter how hard the job
It's like the love and grace we receive ? it's the gift of God.
Bo, ba ba loo? ad lib..
Track 9: First and Last
Text is from the Contemporary English Version, copyright © 1991, 1992, 1995 by American Bible Society. Used by permission. To reprint, contact:
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Everyone who is now first will be last
And everyone who is last will be first.
Everyone who is now first will be last
And everyone who is last will be first.
(Continue as Round)
Track 10: Praise God, Praise God
Traditional text and tune.
Praise God, praise God. Give praise in the morning, give praise at the noontime.
Praise God, praise God. Praise him when the sun goes down.
Thank God, thank God. Give thanks in the morning, give thanks at the noontime.
Thank God, thank God. Thank him when the sun goes down.
Love God, love God. Show love in the morning, show love at the noontime.
Love God, love God. Love him when the sun goes down.
Share good news, share good news. Tell it in the morning, tell it at the noontime.
Share good news, share good news. Tell it when the sun goes down.
Praise God, praise God. Give praise in the morning, give praise at the noontime.
Praise God, praise God. Praise him when the sun goes down.
Track 11: Let's Throw a Party
By Rebecca Hemingway Kerkman, (p) and © 2005 Rebecca Hemingway Kerkman. Used by permission. To reprint, contact:
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(Chorus)
Let's throw a party?everyone's invited
What once was lost
Has now been found
And I'm so excited
(Repeat)
(Verse 1)
Well, I looked in every corner
When I lost that coin of mine
I checked all the floors and behind doors
And prayed that I would find it
And when at last I saw it
Shining on the ground
Well, I jumped for joy
Because it had been found
(Chorus)
(Verse 2)
When I walked over the hill
I was scared to see my dad
I had left in such a hurry
And it made him very sad
But he ran right out to greet me
And told everyone around
My son who once was lost
Has now been found
(Chorus)
Track 12: Let's Celebrate!
Text is adapted from the Contemporary English Version, copyright © 1991, 1992, 1995 by American Bible Society. Used by permission. To reprint, contact:
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Let's celebrate!
Let's celebrate!
Let's celebrate!
Let's!
Let's celebrate!
Let's celebrate!
Let's celebrate!
Let's!
I've found the coin I lost. (Ching ching)
I've found the coin I lost. (Ching ching)
I've found the coin I lost. (Two, three, four!)
Track 13: This Son of Mine
Text is from the Contemporary English Version, copyright © 1991, 1992, 1995 by American Bible Society. Used by permission. To reprint, contact:
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This son of mine was dead,
but has now come back to life.
He was lost,
and has now been found.
And they began to celebrate.
And they began to celebrate.
And they began to celebrate.
Track 14: Amazing Grace
Traditional text and tune.
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost but now am found
Was blind, but now, I see.
T'was grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved.
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed.
Through many dangers, toils, and snares
I have already come.
T'is grace has brought me safe thus far
And grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures.
Track 15: GUESS WHO'S
By Justin Roberts, (p) and © 2005 Justin Roberts. Used by permission.
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CHORUS
Guess who's coming to the party now, guess who's, guess who's
That's who's coming to the party now, that's who's, that's who's
I got some bad news, bad news, he had to tend his land
I got some bad news, bad news, he said you'd understand
CHORUS
I got some bad news, bad news, she had to tend her cows
I got some bad news, bad news, she only told me just now
CHORUS
I got some bad news, bad news, you're gonna be enraged
I got some bad news, bad news, they just got engaged
CHORUS
I got some good news, when you called, the poor and sick were shocked
Yes, I got some good news, good news, they're bringing the whole block
2nd CHORUS
Guess who's coming to the party now, guess who's, guess who's
Everyone's coming to the party now, that's who's, that's who's
I got some good, good news, I got some good, good news,
I got some good, good news, come on to the party now!
2nd CHORUS
Track 16: Greatest Blessing
Text is from the Contemporary English Version, copyright © 1991, 1992, 1995 by American Bible Society. Used by permission. To reprint, contact:
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The greatest blessing of all
is to be at the banquet in God's kingdom!
(Continue as Round)
Track 17: I Cannot Come to the Banquet
THE WEDDING BANQUET (I Cannot Come to the Banquet) by Sister Miriam Therese Winter, © 1965 Medical Mission Sisters. Used by permission. To reprint, contact:
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Chorus:
I cannot come.
I cannot come to the banquet, don't trouble me now.
I have married a wife.
I have bought me a cow.
I have fields and commitments
that cost a pretty sum.
Pray, hold me excused,
I cannot come.
Verse 1
A certain man held a feast on his fine estate in town.
He laid a festive table and wore a wedding gown.
He sent invitations to his neighbors far and wide
but when the meal was ready, each of them replied:
Chorus
Verse 2
The master rose up in anger, called his servants by name,
said: "Go into the town, fetch the blind and the lame,
Fetch the peasant and the pauper for this I have willed,
My banquet must be crowded, and my table must be filled."
Chorus
Verse 3
When all the poor had assembled,
there was still room to spare,
so the master demanded: "Go search ev'rywhere,
to the highways and the byways
and force them to come in.
My table must be filled before the banquet can begin.?
Chorus
Track 18: Firelight Theme Song
© 2001 Augsburg Fortress. To reprint, contact:
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We light the candle of faith and we know
A spark, a flame, and like the flame we grow
Firelight spin, near and far
Stories tell us who we are
We learn so many things that teach us to glow
Light up the world, the Bible tells us so
Firelight spin near and far
Stories tell us who we are
Stories tell us who we are
We all are different and we know that is good
We all are neighbors in this global neighborhood
We all have a story to tell
And we all have a question as well.
The face of God is with us every day
We live, we learn, and as we learn we pray.
Firelight pull us in, Firelight spin again,
Firelight pull us in, Firelight spin again,
Burning bush and Bethlehem star
Stories tell us who we are (4X)
