All About You (2008)

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All About You

ALL ABOUT YOU

(written by Kenneth Cope)

 

All about You, all about You

For me, Lord, it’s all about You

 

I may be a word on the street

But You’re the talk of the town

I’m just a drop in the bucket

You’re the flood coming down

I know You’ve said, that for You, it’s all about us

And You prove it with all that You do

But, for me, Lord

For me, Lord, it’s all about You

 

All about You, all about You

For me, Lord, it’s all about You

All about You, all about You

Gonna tell the world all about You

 

I may be a light on the hill

But You’re the blazing of day

I’m just a piece of the puzzle

You’re the Truth and the Way

And it’s awkward for me to be lavished with praise

When it’s You who should get Your due

So from this day on

I’m insisting it’s all about You

 

You’re the One behind the sun and moon and starlit skies

You’re the breath of all that runs and crawls and swims and flies

You’re behind every tree, every mountain and sea

And You’ve managed to keep from view

I’m gonna hold You up, gonna make a fuss

Gonna tell the world all about You

 

We’re the reason You do what You do

But for me, Lord, it’s all about You

You’re the reason I do what I do

’Cause for me, Lord, it’s all about You

All about You, all about You

Yeah, for me, Lord, it’s all about You

 

© 2007 God Stories (BMI)

 
Lyrics

1. All About You
Kenneth Cope  

Fire of God

FIRE OF GOD

(written by Kenneth Cope)

 

Eleven, twelve, thirteen—emerging anxious and aware

Yearning for the burning, searching for the sign

Then fourteen, fifteen, and sixteen—I’d see more than my share

The times I felt His fire, I was so much more alive

 

Seventeen, eighteen—and craving the fanning of the flame

Sometimes waiting, but always more to come

Then at nineteen and twenty—He sent me to labor for His name

A time when we were one

My will was offered up and consumed in the fire of God

 

It’s a power that I can’t explain

As it flows and it grows and it shapes my faith

There’ve been hundreds of moments I can’t deny

When I brushed against the fire, or dwelt in the fire of God

 

Warmed by the fire, wondrous fire of God

 

A decade of twenties—He led me to learn among the world

Finding me a lady, and starting up a home

And love fueled the journey—our thirties were melted into gold

With children of our own

The glimpse we caught of heaven’s throne was steeled in the fire of God

 

It’s a power that I can’t explain

As it flows and it grows and it shapes my faith

There’ve been hundreds of moments I can’t deny

When I brushed against the fire, or dwelt in the fire of God

Lighted words sent to purge my soul

Holy feelings, impressions to mark the road

There’ve been staggering signs and I’ll watch for more

When I’m caught up in the fire, immersed in the fire of God

 

I’m living for the fire

Longing for the fire

Swept up in the fire

Can’t live without the fire

 

It’s a power that I can’t explain

As it flows and it grows and it shapes my faith

There’ve been thousands of moments I won’t deny

Forged in the fire…

Lighted words sent to purge my soul

Holy feelings, impressions to mark the road

There’ve been staggering signs and I’ll watch for more

When I’m caught up in the fire

When I’m immersed in the fire of God

So filled with the fire, awesome fire of God

Can you feel the fire?

Come, and feel the fire of God

 

© 2007 God Stories (BMI)

 
Lyrics

2. Fire of God
Kenneth Cope  

His Name is Love

HIS NAME IS LOVE

(written by Kenneth Cope)

 

My name is Ego—I desire to be admired

And the center of attention

My name is Pride—it’s true my thoughts and ways are higher

Every rule needs an exception

 

He leaves the fold to find me

His touch reclaims, reminds me

His face is hope, His name is Love

 

My name’s Impatience—I’ve got better things to wait on

Can’t it just work out the first time?

My name is Anger—all this bottled-up frustration

Shows in outbursts of the worse kind

 

He leaves the fold to find me

His touch reclaims, reminds me

His face is hope, His name is Love

 

He’s writing His name on my heart

Working the change from the inside

Pouring out grace from the start

With nothing but love

 

My name is Condemnation—I’ve got two eyes that watch for fault

And ears to catch you

My name is Rumor—I’ve a tongue that runs to mischief

And a heart that sees right past you

 

He leaves the fold to find me

His touch reclaims, reminds me

His face is hope, His name is Love

 

He’s writing His name on my heart

Working the change from the inside

Pouring out grace from the start

With nothing but love

 

My name’s Forgetful—I get panicked in the moment

Though His love’s come to astound me

My name’s Unsteady—seems I’m almost touching heaven

Or sin is crashing down around me

 

He leaves the fold to find me

His touch reclaims, reminds me

His face is hope, His name is Love

 

Oh, Lord, don’t fail to find me

Reclaim, reform, refine me

Till my face is hope, and my name is Love

 

My name is Weakness—my name is Fallen

His name is Jesus

His name is Love

 

© 2007 God Stories (BMI)

 
Lyrics

3. His Name is Love
Kenneth Cope  

Broken

BROKEN

(words by Kenneth Cope; music by Kenneth & Eliza Cope)

—inspired by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

 

Broken clouds give rain

Broken soil grows grain

Broken bread feeds man for one more day

 

Broken storms yield light

The break of day heals night

Broken pride turns blindness into sight

 

Broken souls that need His mending

Broken hearts for offering

Could it be that God loves broken things

 

Broken chains set free

Broken swords bring peace

Broken walls make friends of you and me

 

To break the ranks of sin

To break the news of Him

To put on Christ till His name feels broken in

 

Broken souls that need His mending

Broken hearts for offering

I believe that God loves broken things

 

And yet, our broken faith, our broken promises

Sent love to the cross

And still, that broken flesh, that broken heart of His

Offers us such grace and mercy

Covers us with love undeserving

 

This broken soul that cries for mending

This broken heart for offering

I’m convinced that God loves broken me

Praise His name—my God loves broken things

 

So, broken cloud—Give rain

And broken soil—Grow grain

And broken bread—Feed man for one more day

 

© 2004 Merge Right Music (BMI)

 
Lyrics

4. Broken
Kenneth Cope  

Where You Are

WHERE YOU ARE

(by Rich Mullins & Beaker)

 

CHORUS:

I’m talkin’ Daniel in the den of the lions

Talkin’ Jonah in the belly of a whale

Talkin’ three Hebrew children

And they’re standing in the furnace, the fiery furnace

But the fire didn’t burn them

And the lions didn’t bite

And the Lord reached down and you can be sure that

Everything turned out right

Oh you’ll meet the Lord in the furnace

Long time ’fore you meet Him in the sky

 

And where you are ain’t where you wish that you was

Well your life ain’t easy and the road is rough

But where you are is where He promised to be

From the ends of the world to every point of need

 

REPEAT CHORUS

 

Meet Him in your time of trial

Meet Him in your hour of prayer

You can reach out and I’ll bet

That you’ll find that He’s right there

 

Where you are, however grim it may seem

This is real life baby—this ain’t no Hollywood dream

And where you are, no matter what you may face

You’re gonna find out real soon, what they mean they say

 

REPEAT CHORUS

 

Meet Him in your time of trial

Meet Him in your hour of prayer

You can reach out and I’ll bet

That you’ll find that He’s there

 

And the fire won’t burn you

And the lions won’t bite

And the Lord will reach down and you can be sure that

Everything will turn out all right

Oh you’ll meet the Lord in the furnace

Long time ’fore you meet Him in the sky

Then you’ll meet Him in the sky

 

© 1991 Edward Grant, Inc. (ASCAP) / Kid Brothers of St. Frank’s Publishing (ASCAP)

 
Lyrics

5. Where You Are
Kenneth Cope  

Tell Me

TELL ME

(written by Kenneth Cope)

 

Voices surround me, all set to confound me

Damaging hope and fostering fear

Rules and commandments ring heavy handed

In my ears, loud and clear

 

Sins, and omissions, laws and conditions

And, while I feel the need to make these known

Who’ll speak of heaven’s every intention

To make me whole, and bring me home?

 

Tell me, tell of a God that won’t slow down

That will not rest till I am found

Tell of His heart that won’t let go

His arms that long to hold me

Tell me, tell of that Love that knows my face

And speaks my name

Tell me

 

Promises, favors, but never for failures

So how can I ever measure up?

I need a Shepherd ready for effort

Who’ll spare no cost to find the lost

 

Tell me, tell of a Lord that won’t slow down

That will not rest till I am found

Tell of His heart that won’t let go

His arms that long to hold me

Tell me, tell of that Love that knows my face

And speaks my name

Tell me

 

Tell me, tell me all about Them—tell me

I need to hear more said about Them—tell me

Won’t someone else beside me tell me?

Tell me

 

Tell me, tell of Their search that won’t slow down

That They won’t rest till I am found

Tell of Their hearts that won’t let go

Their arms that long to hold me

Tell me, tell of that love that knows my face

And speaks my name

Tell me

 

© 2007 God Stories (BMI)

 
Lyrics

6. Tell Me
Kenneth Cope  

Him, and Him Alone

HIM, AND HIM ALONE

(written by Kenneth Cope)

 

Him, and Him alone

Bowed to the ground as the weight of sins fell crushing Him alone

Blood on His face when the powers of hell rushed in on Him alone

Scorched with the pains of eternal fire engulfing Him alone

Him, and Him alone

 

How could I think it’s mine to merit

Or speak of my share in it

This saving work He wrought alone

I’ve been a fool to believe I’d earn it

Or suppose I could deserve it

By words and deeds I’d call my own

From this day on

I know I’m saved by Him alone

 

Him, and Him alone

Scorned and abused though redeeming love would spring from Him alone

The sword of God’s vengeance for broken law swung down on Him alone

Hung on a cross till He cried “It’s finished”—just Him alone

Him, and Him alone

 

How could I think it’s mine to merit

Or speak of my share in it

This saving work He wrought alone

I’ve been a fool to believe I’d earn it

Or suppose I could deserve it

By words and deeds I’d call my own

From this day on

I know I’m saved by Him alone

 

His cross and death are foolishness to those who do not know this

They trust in flesh and look another way

But blessed are those who place their hope in Him alone

For He is mighty

He alone is mighty to save

 

I will not think it’s mine to merit

Or speak of my share in it

This saving work He’s wrought alone

No more the fool to believe I’d earn it

Or suppose I could deserve it

By words and deeds I’d call my own      

From this day on

I know I’m saved by Him alone

My Lord and God

I’ll look to Him, and Him alone

 

© 2007 God Stories (BMI)

 
Lyrics

7. Him, and Him Alone
Kenneth Cope  

It's Still You

IT’S STILL YOU

(written by Kenneth Cope)

 

Bowing in awe of You, wanting to follow You

Tirelessly trying, but hopelessly flawed

Failing and fretting, each fall more upsetting

So near to regretting the child You made me

Bankrupt and begging more time to pay what’s due

But, then I learned the truth

 

After all I can do, it’s still You, it’s still You

You have come and corrected my view

Though I strain in pursuit, even all I can do, it’s still You

 

After all I can do, it’s still You

After all—even all I can do—it’s still You

 

Grateful for grace, recognizing Your face

In the image You trace on this natural man

Blessed metamorphosis—heaven transforming this spirit

Reborn to a bright beginning

Changing the heart from its dark and sinful hue

It’s what You do

 

After all I can do, it’s still You, it’s still You

You’re the Vine that gives the branches their fruit

There’s no hope to be holy and new without abiding in You

 

After all I can do, it’s still You

After all—even all I can do—it’s still You

God, great Father, You love the heart in its meekness

You delight to give strength where there’s weakness

If we’ll come to You

O Lord, Jesus—bountiful, merciful Savior

You delight to grant pardon and favor

If we’ll trust in You

Who will trust in You?

After all I can do, it’s still You, it’s still You

But You don’t wait till it’s all I can do

From the start till we’re through it is You, Lord

It’s still You

 

After all I can do, it’s still You

After all—even all I can do—it’s still You

 

© 2007 God Stories (BMI)

 
Lyrics

8. It's Still You
Kenneth Cope  

See You in the Morning

SEE YOU IN THE MORNING

(written by Kenneth Cope)

 

—for Bryan—

 

Ode to my brother

Joker and saint

A little older in body

But so much older in faith

 

When we were just children

It was all fun and games

Till a flaw in our bloodlines

Made a home in his veins

 

The doc reassured him he’d be fine

Still he came home afraid to close his eyes at night

And no coaxing could prevail

Till I found these words to say

 

I’ll see you in the morning

When we rise and shine

When the light of tomorrow’s sun

Wakes up our eyes

We’ll take up once again at dawning

As if there never was a night

You’ll be seeing me

I’ll be seeing you

In the morning

 

And so it went

For days and years of mornings

 

But then without a warning

His eyes refused to see me one morning

And soon the blackness turned to storming

Till it had washed away all hope for another morning

 

He was sure only God could turn the tide

So he relinquished his will to live or die

And as his breath began to fade

And I thought my heart would break

He knew just what to say

 

I’ll see you on that morning

When I rise and shine

When the light of heaven’s Son

Wakes up these eyes

We’ll take up once again at dawning

As if there never was a night

You’ll be seeing me

I’ll be seeing you

In the morning

 

Look for me brother

I’ll come running to you, running to you, running

On that morning

 

© 2007 God Stories (BMI)

 
Lyrics

9. See You in the Morning
Kenneth Cope  

More

MORE

(written by Kenneth Cope)

 

More steady, more sure

More trusted, more pure

Some say it doesn’t matter

 

More trained and more aware

More aim to get me there

I climb this far

You raise the bar

You want my heart

 

More fierce desire

To stand against the wind

More blazing fire

When dark is closing in

More love inspired change within

So there’s more and more of me to give

 

More words to learn and know

More etched upon my soul

Some say it doesn’t matter

 

More tried, more true

Less me, and much more You

I stretch this tall

You sound the call

You want my all

 

More fierce desire

To stand against the wind

More blazing fire

When dark is closing in

More love inspired change within

You keep reaching out—You’re calling out to me for

More strengthened shoulders

To face the war with sin

More wise and bolder

To save the souls of men

A more faithful soldier to the end

You want more and more of me to give

 

More and more of me to give

More love, more light, more purpose, more serve with all my might

I need more hope, more faith, more patience, each day I pray for more

More and more of me to give

More fire, more zeal, more spirit to know what’s real

More courage, more joy, more, more and more of me to give

More grateful, more true, more humble to trust and do

You call, I hear

I’ll walk the path that’s set in stone

My heart is fixed on getting home

And what on earth could ever matter more?

More and more of me to give

More

 

© 2004 Merge Right Music (BMI)

 
Lyrics

10. More
Kenneth Cope  

Your Father's Child

YOUR FATHER’S CHILD

(written by Kenneth Cope)

 

Strong and wise—captivating eyes

Magnificent being

Spirit bright, emanating light

Now hid from our seeing

You forget who you are

You, who outshone the stars

Amazing smile

You are your Father’s child

 

Son of Man, at the Lord’s right hand

Anointed as Savior

Power and grace, filling endless space

Reduced to a manger

He’d forget who He was

He, who outshone the sun

Yet, all the while

He was His Father’s child

 

Now there were none before or after like Him

He was God with us and is God still

In life and death His love for us defined Him

And to do His Father’s will

And so He came to save

Because you are your Father’s child

 

Here and now, when the fire goes out

And it keeps you from singing

When sad and gray seem to steal away

All joy and all meaning

When you’re broken in two

When your heart says you’re through

Come alive

You’re still your Father’s child

Find that smile

And be your Father’s child

 

© 2007 God Stories (BMI)

 
Lyrics

11. Your Father's Child
Kenneth Cope  

 

 
 
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