CD Song Lyrics: Witness, Year Blue, Semester 2, Age 2—Grade 4 Track

CD Song Lyrics: Witness, Year Blue, Semester 2, Age 2—Grade 4

Jesus in the temple 40 days old Mary and Joseph Did as told Stopped by the gates Doves were sold Then they saw Simeon Said, "Hey Simeon, Simeon do you wanna hold him?"

Chorus Oh Lord, you kept your promise I have peace within My eyes have seen salvation Savior from all sin So said Simeon

Simeon was faithful and devout Holy Spirit moved him He was en route God said he wouldn't die without First seeing Jesus, when he saw Jesus Held him in his arms, started shouting

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Mary and Joseph marveled at the word Anna the prophetess also heard Praising God that this occurred She looked at Simeon Said "Hey Simeon, Jesus will share our burdens."

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Mother, look for me Mother, don't worry I can see that you are searching High and low

You're asking all around Where I might be found You will find the answer Only when you look back To what the angel told you long ago

Chorus I am not a missing person I’m here at home I am not a missing person I'm here at home

Joseph, understand See me for who I am Can't you hear the many questions That keep them confused

Oh, I know they heard They hung on every word Thirst and hunger just like you To know the truth This is just what I was sent to do

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We are not far off We both seek the lost You are not the only one Searching for me

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The crowd was pressing to hear The word of God spoken clear He preached to the crowd from the boat just off the shore

Jesus said cast out the nets Simon didn't place any bets He threw the nets into the deep just like he was told

Let's go fishing Let's go fishing

So many fish in the take The nets were starting to break They had to call over some friends to haul it all in

Simon fell to his knees Amazed at what he'd seen Both boats filled with fish so they started to sink

Let's go fishing Let's go fishing

When they made it back to shore They left their old lives with the oars Simon, James and John didn't know what was next But Jesus said let's go fishing Fishing for people instead

Let's go fishing Let's go fishing

Verse 1 We are learning to be humble as a child We are learning to be humble as a child And by faith we'll do all that Jesus wants us to We are learning to be humble as a child

Chorus And we'll be great in the kingdom of God We'll be great in heaven And we'll be great in the kingdom of God We'll be great in Jesus' eyes

Verse 2: We are walking in the word of God by faith…

Verse 3: We are helping out a stranger who's in need...

Verse 4: We are taking time to pray to God each day...

Verse 5: We are following the Savior to the cross...

Verse 6: We are celebrating 'round the empty tomb...

Verse 7: We are dancing in the presence of the Lord...

Possible actions for verses Verse 1: Cup hands together

Verse 2: Walking

Verse 3: Arms around shoulders

Verse 4: Hands folded in prayer

Verse 5: Make the sign of the cross

Verse 6: Lifting hands up in praise

5 Verse 7: Dancing

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There was a man on the road Robbed and beaten I'm told A priest saw him and cried But crossed to the other side

Chorus And said Not Today, Not Today I've got people to see and bills to pay Not Today, Not Today I'm sure somebody else will pass this way

Then another walked by Saw the man and sighed I'd like to help don't you see But they might get me

Chorus So Not Today, Not Today I've got people to see and bills to pay Not Today, Not Today I'm sure somebody else will pass this way

Then a man with a sack From the wrong side of the tracks Saw the hurting and cried I could just pass by

Chorus But Not Today, Not Today I'm sure nobody else will pass this way Not Today, Not Today I'm sure nobody else will pass this way

There was a man on the road Robbed and beaten I'm told Then another passed by And he stopped and he cried

Chorus Not Today, Not Today I'm sure nobody else will pass this way Not Today, Not Today I'm sure nobody else [but me] will pass this way

Contributor Information Justin Roberts is an award-winning Chicago-based singer/songwriter who tours nationwide playing songs from his four children's albums. "Not Naptime" was a recipient of a 2003 Parents' Choice Gold Award. His latest release is "Way Out."

Contact information www.justinroberts.org

Contributor Information HappyFunTime is a comedy troupe based out of Minneapolis. They use video sketches and live improv to get people to laugh and to think about their faith in new and fresh ways. In addition to creating original comedy material for Augsburg Fortress Sunday school and VBS curriculum, HappyFunTime tours nationally, performing at youth gatherings, churches, colleges, and other events.

Contact information www.happyfuntime.net

Chorus I've got a gift in my heart for Jesus I've got a gift in my heart I've got a gift in my heart for Jesus I've got a gift in my heart

Well, I don't know how to swim Or climb the highest tree And I haven't figured out how to fly But I've got my working hands And a smile on my face And a happy little gift in my heart

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Well, I don't know how to drive a boat or a train Or fly an airplane in the sky But I've got my working hands And a smile on my face And a happy little gift in my heart

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La da di dai Oh, La da di dai Oh, La da di dai Oh, La di dai

I don't got lotsa diamonds Or dance in fancy shoes Or nibble fancy chocolates all day But I've got my working hands And a smile on my face And a happy little gift in my heart

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10 Contributor Information Trish Bruxvoort Colligan is a touring musician and songwriter. She and her husband Richard (also a Witness contributor) comprise the acoustic duo, The River's Voice. Together they travel throughout the United States offering worship, retreats and workshops for people of all ages and all faith traditions. In addition, Trish is a trained spiritual director specializing in healing and retreats for women. Along with their two cats, Trish, Richard, and their 3-year old son Sammy live in a century-old house in the sweet little town of Strawberry Point, Iowa.

Contact Information: www.riversvoice.com [email protected]

On the way to Jerusalem On the way to Jerusalem On the way to Jerusalem Ten lepers saw Jesus and shouted to him

Jesus, Master, have mercy on us Jesus, Master, have mercy on us Jesus, Master, have mercy on us They knelt before him in the dust

Jesus, heal us Jesus, heal us Jesus, heal us Have mercy on us

Show yourselves to the priests he said Show yourselves to the priests he said Show yourselves to the priests he said And as they went, they were made clean

One of them, when he saw that he was healed One of them, when he saw that he was healed One of them, when he saw that he was healed Ran back and knelt before Jesus

Lord, you healed me Lord, you healed me Lord, you healed me Have mercy on me

Were there not ten of you kneeling last time? Were there not ten of you kneeling last time?

12 Were there not ten of you kneeling last time? What became of the other nine?

Get up and go on your way Your faith has made you well today Just this Samaritan Came back to praise God

What's that up in the sycamore tree? It looks like him No it couldn't be Zacchaeus trying to see Jesus

Chorus What's he doing up there? Why can't he get a lawn chair? Doesn't he see us? I swear That Zacchaeus is up in the air

Well he's up in the sycamore tree Cause he's small and he couldn't see But Zacchaeus haven't you heard? You're a taxman and not a bird

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Then Jesus says I don't see a sinner I see a friend I'd like to have for dinner While everyone was just sitting around Zacchaeus is 8 feet off the ground 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8

Chorus That's what he's doing up there He don't need a lawn chair He so happy and free, I swear That Zacchaeus is up in the air

Contact information

14 www.justinroberts.org

Party people put your hands to the sky Party people get your hands up

Jesus stormed the temple He was like whoa Jesus stormed the temple He was like whoa Jesus stormed the temple He was like whoa You ain't spreading love You just trying to get dough

So many people that need money What we gotta do is feed the hungry So God help lead the country To a place where people can run free And not worry about their next meal Help us to feel what you feel And that's anger towards injustice Party people help me while I bust this

We get angry When we see injustice When we see poverty We need to get angry

Chorus Jesus stormed the temple When we hear injustice When we see poverty We need to get angry

Do you like poverty — Oh no Do you like poverty — Oh no Do you like poverty Oh no It makes me so mad that I scream like whoa

Stick it for injustice Uh huh yep yep Stick it for injustice Uh huh yep yep Stick it for injustice Uh huh yep yep Instead of getting mad about it we just slept

But that's not what makes me mad We got kids are starving and crying cause they're sad But that's not what I'm mad for We got so many kids that are poor But that's not what makes me want to shout Some people don’t have food in their mouth

But that's not what makes me sting It's that we watch all this And we don't do a thing

When you see injustice When we see poverty When we see injustice We need to get angry

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So when you're at school and you're seeing Someone treating another less than a human being Stand up for people and what you believe in You might just help free them

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Stick it for injustice Uh huh yep yep Stick it for injustice Uh huh yep yep Stick it for injustice Uh huh yep yep Instead of getting mad about it we just slept

17 Put yo hands up Put yo hands up Put yo hands up C'mon

Stand up for peace if you believe in it Stand up for peace if you believe in it Stand up for peace if you believe in it Now sit down and chill for a minute

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Contributor Information David Scherer spreads a positive flow through hip hop. Dave combines rapping, dancing, and storytelling to captivate his audience and challenge them to explore their faith in God. He has released two CDs and has traveled from Seattle to Puerto Rico and many places in between with his Hip Hop Outreach ministry.

Contact Information www.hiphopoutreach.com

I was tied to a sycamore tree I was tied to a sycamore tree When the disciples came and said they needed me, I was tied to a sycamore tree

People lay their robes on the ground People lay their robes on the ground And they sang out loud, "Hosanna!" was the sound People lay their robes on the ground

Chorus Sing Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest! Sing Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest!

And we rode through the middle of them Yes, we rode through the middle of them And I carried the Lord into Jerusalem And we rode through the middle of them

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When we came to the center of town When we came to the center of town The Pharisees said, "Quiet them down!" When we came to the center of town

Don't you know what this is about? Don't you know what this is about? If the people were quiet, the stones would shout it out Don't you know what this is about?

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Chorus Peace, peace, peace be with you Share my peace with each other Peace, peace, peace be with you You have my peace forever

If you’re afraid My friends, my friends I am here I love you

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Don't be afraid My friends, my friends I am here I love you

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Contributor Information Richard Bruxvoort Colligan holds a Master's degree in Theology and the Arts from United Theological Seminary. He is a freelance workshop leader, concert performer, and composer.

Contact information www.riversvoice.com

Came and walked among us Emmanuel Lifted from the spell He conquered death and hell

And he was lifted up Upon the sacred tree Rose and set us free Ascended gloriously

Among us

Chorus He is among us As we gather in his name May the Spirit fan the flame Of God among us He is among us He is risen and ascended And his Spirit is extended Here among us

On the river bank His journey had begun Then the three in one This is my beloved son

Church and family gathered On a Sunday morn Child of God is born Here amid the storm He is among us

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Round the table gathered After all were fed

22 A new covenant he said "My body is this bread."

Around the altar gathered In every place and time Simple yet divine In the bread and wine

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Contributor Information: LOST AND FOUND, Michael Bridges and George Baum, play concerts around the country all year. Their latest CD is Something Different. Check their Website for concert dates in your area.

Contact Information: www. speedwood.com

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