Date:  Apr 27 2001 08:41:09 EDT  
From:  "Songs of Praise" <elton@songsofpraise.org>  
Subject:  Songs of Praise - Born Again  


Hello everyone!

I pray that everyone is well.  Today I have a new song and several
miscellaneous items to tell you about.

First, of course, is the new song.  Elizabeth Tolson and I have written a
number of songs together in the past several years.  "Born Again" is our
latest collaboration together.  Elizabeth and her husband John live in
Scotland.  Elizabeth has been helping care for newborn twin grandchildren,
but somehow was able to squeeze in the time to work with me on the lyrics
for this song.  We will add a music score shortly.  Please see the song
page at:

   http://songsofpraise.org/bornagain.htm

The Tolson's have a musical web site of their own.  Please visit them
online at:

   http://www.btinternet.com/~skitol/index.htm

Two people have stopped by recently asking for new accompaniment tracks.
I have added tracks for "The Love Of God" and "Set Me Free".  Please tell
me if you need a track that is not available on our "tracks" page:

   http://mp3.com/songsofpraisetracks

In 10 days, Songs of Praise will be 5 years old.  This is ancient by
internet standards.  I can't wait to see what happens in the next 5 years!

Here are the lyrics to the new song...

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"Born Again"

(Verse 1)
Born again, Spirit filled I kneel before You.
Raised to life by the precious blood You shed
I believe that You died to buy my pardon,
Giving all, You came and bled.

(Chorus)
Born again into Your Kingdom,
Spirit filled I seek Your face,
Born again living safe within Your love,
Sheltered by eternal grace.

(Verse 2)
Born again, may I praise You as a servant
With my life, as a gift I offer You.
Use me Lord as a light to pierce the darkness,
Bringing Heaven into view.

(Repeat Chorus)

(Verse 3)
Born again, knowing there’s a life eternal,
Every day, a reflection of Your love.
Longing now to come home to sweet communion,
And open gates in Heav'n above.

(Repeat Chorus)

(Ending)
Sheltered by eternal grace.

Copyright © 2001 by Elton Smith and Elizabeth Tolson

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Peace in Christ,
Elton Smith
http://songsofpraise.org (Songs of Praise)
http://mp3.com/songsofpraise (Songs of Praise page at mp3.com)
http://mp3.com/songsofpraisetracks (Songs of Praise tracks at mp3.com)