Sing God's Plan CD #1
1. In The Beginning (Words: Genesis 1:1-3  Music: Joseph Haydn) -- In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said: Let there be light; and there was light.

2. The Fall of Adam: Adam, Where are you? (Words based on Genesis 1:26-28 and 2:15-17 Music: by Don Francisco) -- Narrated by Bill Duvall. Don Francisco's song illustrates the fact that Adam and Eve disobeyed God, and introduced sin and death into the perfect world God had made. You can hear the anger and agony in God's voice and feel the guilt in Adam, as God cries out, "Adam, where are you?

3. O God, Have Mercy (Words: The Bible  Music: Felix Mendelssohn-- This song expresses the plaintive prayer of Adam, King David, and all who followed after them, using words from Psalm 51:1,11-17.

4. If My People Will Pray (Words: II Chronicles 7:14 Music: Jimmy Owens) -- This song eloquently expresses the words of II Chronicles 7:14), which is the answer to the prayer in the previous song: "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

5. Fear Not Ye, O Israel (Words: Holy Bible Music: Dudley Buck)-- This song is an assurance to Israel, and to all of us, the there is hope for redemption. It begins with a statement from Jeremiah 31:6: "Behold! There shall be a day, when the watchmen upon the mountain top shall cry aloud: Arise ye! Arise ye! Get ye up into Mount Zion, unto the Lord your God!" It continues with assurances taken from Isaiah 41:10-14;43:1-5;65:18-19;66:10. The song repeats the phrase: "I have redeemed thee" several times. If God says "I have redeemed thee", there must be one who redeems, that is, there must be a redeemer. And that person is the Lord Jesus Christ.

6. The Good Shepherd (Words: 23rd Psalm Music: Beardsley Van De Water) -- The enduring words of the beloved 23rd Psalm are sung in this piece. Do you know them! They can be a special help for you in many circumstances: "The Lord is my shepherd. I shall not want.---"

7. The Lord Is My Light (Words: Psalm 27 Music: Francis Allitsen) -- "The Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom then, shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life. Of whom, then, shall I be afraid?"

8. On Eagles Wings (Words: Based on Psalm 91 Music: Michael Joncas) -- This song is frequently sung at funerals. It reminds us how, according to Exodus 19:4, God brought the Israelites out of Egypt as if they were being carried on Eagle's wings. It reminds us that at death, believers will be carried into heaven as if they are carried on eagle's wings. The verses of this song use phrases from Psalm 91:3-5,7,11. It concludes with the assurance that you will shine like the sun, and be held in the palm of His hand.

9. Be Not Afraid (Words: Isaiah 43:1-4 Music: Craig Courtney) -- This song begins with "Be Not Afraid", a phrase used in Jeremiah 42:11 and other passages to reassure believers that God is with them, and will save them. The words of Isaiah 343:1-2 follows, repeating that theme. He then gives the reason for saving, saying in 43:4, that you are precious in His sight.

10. O Divine Redeemer (Words and Music: Charles Gounod)-- This song begins with a plea to the Lord that the sinner not be turned away. But it is man who has turned away from the Lord. He does NOT turn away from those He loves. He is always there for the believer who is in distress. It is the unbeliever who needs to cry out to the Lord to be received, though unworthy! This song is an emotional cry of repentance by a sinner who has professed his belief in the Lord Jesus Christ, and wants his sins to be washed away and be made into a new creature in Christ. We all need to make such a plea to God!

11. Repent Ye (Words: Matthew 3 Music: John Prindle Scott) -- This song is a warning to all who ignore the teachings of Christ. If we "repent", we are not only heartily sorry for our offenses, but also we feel disposed to change our lives for the better, to become the person that God wants us to be. God wants us to do more than just believe, according to James 2:19. ("Even the demons believe in God"). We need to show be example that we are saved and express our true repentance be changing the way we live our lives. Listen to the words of John the Baptist, from Matthew Chapter 3, He's not one to mince his words: "Repent ye! For the kingdom of God is at hand!"

12. There Is A Savior (Words: Greg Nelson and Bob Farrell Music: Greg Nelson, Bob Farrell, Sandi Patti) -- Are there burdens in your heart? Is your past a memory that binds you? Not to worry. There is a savior, and He's forgiven you. Listen to this song. Let him show you the way.

13. It is Well With My Soul (Words: Horatio Spafford Music: Philip P Bliss, arranged by Craig Courtney) -- The words to this song express the agony that Horatio Spafford felt when his entire family drowned as an ocean liner sunk in the North Atlantic, while they were on their way to meet in New York nearly 100 years ago. His words, "when sorrows like sea billows rool" were an obvious expression of his bereavement. But whatever his lot, god taught him to say, "it is well with my soul". He said, "Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be made sight, even so, it is well with my soul." Do you have that kind of faith?

Sing God's Plan CD #2

1. I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked (Words: Daniel S Twohig Music: Geoffrey O'Hara) -- This song is like a vision or a dream that the poet had of Jesus in his last days before his crucifixion. Picture the scenes that are described. Look at his presence in your life and feel Him close to you, as you listen to this.

2. Were You There? (Words: Traditional Spiritual Music: Arranged by H. T. Burleigh) -- This is a traditional American Spiritual. The author and composer is unknown, but he obviously was a devout Christian and was moved by the Holy Spirit to create it. It can be very moving to listen to, especially during "Holy Week", the days just before Easter. Feel the emotion in the singer's voice, and take it to heart with a vow to love your Lord more deeply in appreciation of what He has done for you.

3. We Have Seen The Lord (Words and Music by Stan Pethel) -- In this sing, the disciples of Jesus describe their emotions right after he was crucified. They were mourning their loss, and then suddenly realized He had risen as He said He Would. When they first see Him, Jesus tells them not to be afraid, that it was truly He who appeared before them. The verses of the song are from the Gospels. According to Mark 16:5, at the tomb, an angel all in white was seen by the women, who were told that He had risen. Then, according to Luke 24:13015, while the disciples were walking to Emmaus, they met a man who they later found out was the risen Lord. Another time, according to John 21:3-4, the disciples were fishing, catching nothing, when a man called to them from the shore. They all had breakfast together. The song ends with their sudden revelation that they have seen the risen Lord.

4. Beneath The Cross Of Jesus (Words: Elizabeth C Clephane Music: Frederick C Maker, arranged by Dale Wood) -- In this arrangement of an old hymn, the poet sings of the significance of the cross of Jesus. It personifies the cross as a reminder of his sinful life and what Jesus has done for him.

5. Feel The Nails (Words: Ray Boltz Music: Ray Boltz and Steve Millikan) -- In this song, a sinner cries out with a deeply felt emotion. He knows that Jesus died for him and has promised to change. But he keeps sinning and wonders, "does He still feel the nails every time I fail?" the thought of hurting Jesus again tortures him, and he knows he truly need to change.

6. De Blin' Man Stood On Da Road An' Cried (Words: Mark 10:46-52 Music: Traditional Spiritual arranged by H. T. Burleigh) -- The words of this old spiritual are based on Mark 10:46-52. In this passage, Jesus and his disciples are passing by a roadside. A blind man, who hearing that Jesus was passing by cried out, "Jesus, Song of David, have mercy on me!" Many rebuked him, but he shouted all the more: "Son of David, have mercy on me!" Jesus stopped and asked what he wanted. He said, "Rabbi, I want to see." Jesus said, "Go, your faith has healed you." Immediately, he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.

There is double meaning here. The blind man, in addition to having received his sight, also had faith in Jesus as his Savior. This implies that he also received salvation. the unbeliever looks but does not see, although he may read and view God's handiwork. The wisdom of the Gospel is foolishness to those who are perishing. The obvious anguish of the blind man appears to be more than just the lack of physical sight. Jesus recognizes that and makes him completely whole, thereby saving him as a child of God.

7. Amazing Grace (Words: John Newton Music: Folk Melody arranged by Craig Courtney) -- John Newton was the captain of a slave ship. His early life was a continuous round of rebellion and debauchery. A frightening experience in a stormy sea was used by the Holy Spirit to sow the seeds of his conversion and acceptance of Christ as his savior. He eventually became a clergyman in England. He wrote the word to this hymn for his congregation. The first line of this song "Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me!" eloquently expresses how amazing God's grace truly is and the transformation that Newton went through. In the second line, "I once was lost, but now I am found, was blind, but now I see". He alludes to the concept of the blindness of an unbeliever.

8. How Great Thou Art (Words and Music: Stuart K. Hine, arranged by Craig Courtney) -- This is a hymn of praise and prayer. It is a prayer completely of praise. The author is not asking God for anything. He is no enduring suffering nor turmoil. He is so positive, so full of joy, and is just so overcome with awe of God that he can hardly contain himself. He sys he "scarce can take it in". You can imagine him either bowing down or raising his arms up high, speaking directly to God, praising Him for who he is, and what he has done. Yes, how great He is indeed!

9. Lord. I Want To Be Like Jesus (Words And Music: Traditional Spiritual, arranged by John Payne)  -- What this simple man is singing is that he wants to be as the apostle Paul exhorts us to be in Ephesians 4:13-24: To be like Christ in our hearts, our attitudes, our loving relationship with other people. What a changed world we would have if we would sing or say sincerely the words of this old spiritual:
"Lord, I want to be like Jesus, in my heart."
"Lord, I want to be more lovin', in my heart."

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