Date:  Aug 08 1999 08:45:35 EDT  
From:  "Songs of Praise" <elton@songsofpraise.org>  
Subject:  Songs of Praise  


Dear friends,

Did it seem like we went a long time without writing a new song?  I guess
we did.  The last couple of months have just been a little crazy... but
we're back!

Larry Holder and I have completed a new song called "In The Beginning Was
The Word", based on John chapter 1.  Here are the lyrics...

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(Verse 1)
In the beginning was the Word
And the Word was with God.
In the beginning was the Word
Now He dwells within my heart.

(Chorus 1)
And the Word came down as flesh.
Taking form in lowly birth.
He's the very Son of God
Who created heaven and earth.

(Verse 2)
In the beginning was the Word
And the Word Himself was God.
In the beginning was the Word
Now He dwells within my heart.

(Chorus 2)
And in the Word is Life
Which became the Light of men
That the world can't overcome;
In His life, we live again!

(Bridge)
To all who will receive the Word,
To those believing in His Name,
He empowers to be sons of God...

(Repeat chorus 1 and 2 two times)

(Ending)
In the beginning was the Word,
Now He dwells within my heart.

Copyright (c) 1999 by Elton Smith and Larry Holder

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We have another song in the works and it should be ready in a few days.
Thank you for all the encouraging messages.

Until next time, may God richly bless you as you sing His praises!

Yours in Christ,
Elton Smith
http://songsofpraise.org