Pure Joy – Joy McCroskey

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1. Couch Potato
Wake up! The sun is shining. Don’t you stay in bed all day. No! Don’t even touch that remote. Live your life the healthy way. I’m not talkin’ ‘bout fruits and veggies. No, you don’t need to lose a pound. I just want you to know the joy that I’ve found. (One, two, three.)
Chorus: / ‘Cause it’s amazing. The sun is shining, go out and play. You’re crazy if you stay home and pout all day. So, lazy, one word I’ve got, I have to say:
Get your behind off that chair; let the wind blow through your hair; climb a mountain or a tree. What? A cramp? You’re kidding me! You’re a couch potato, don’t you know? Don’t waste your life watching some dumb old show!
Okay, we’re getting somewhere. Now let’s camp out in the woods. Build a fire and sing some songs. Praise the Lord, for He is good! See how much you’re missing when you stay at home and watch TV. Look at all the things God made, just for you and me! (One-two-three.) (Chorus)
‘Cause it’s amazing! Whoa. So amazing. Don’t you know? You’re crazy! So lazy! Amazing! Whoa. Whoa. Bridge:  Climb a tree. Sail the sea. Come along with me. Look in the sky, birds flying by. It’s so amazing! (One-two-three.) (Chorus)
‘Cause it’s amazing! Whoa...Yeah!

2. Only Smile
When you’re walking down the street, feeling sad and blue, and everybody seems to be staring back at you...When all you need is just a hug and a prayer, I know just the thing...the cure that cares:
Chorus: / Only smile, and all your fears will go astray. Only smile, and all your tears will roll away. Only smile, and when I look at your face the world is a better place! /


When you’re walking down the path of gloom and despair, I know it’s really hard; I know the world’s not fair. But the remedy that cures, I’m telling you it’s for sure, and it’s free. Can’t you see? You’ve only got to... (Chorus)
The world is a better...The world’s so much better...
The world is a better place! Yeah!

3. Misty’s Song
Misty grew up in an orphanage, ‘cause her mother had abandoned her at birth. Every night Misty asked herself if she was really of any worth. No one seemed to care about her. She thought the world was better off without her, ‘til she cried out one night in her pain:
“Does anybody out there love me? Can anybody out there hear me? Does anybody care about me? Would anyone be sad without me? Is anybody there to hold me? To care for me and to mold me into the girl that I would like to be? Does anybody love me? Does anybody love me?”
Misty held her breath and listened while she prayed for an answer to her call. And she felt a whisper in her heart, though she didn’t see anyone at all: 
“I will never leave you, nor will I forsake you!”
And somehow, Misty knew:
“Somebody out there loves me! Somebody out there hears me! Somebody cares about me! Somebody would be sad without me! Somebody is there to hold me! To care for me and to mold me into the girl that I am going to be! Does anybody love me? Does anybody love me? Somebody out there loves me. He loves me!”

4. You Are the Abba
You are the Abba. You are the King. I am Yours, and You are mine. Together we can do anything! And as far as I can see, I know that You belong to me. And, if
so far that much is true, then surely I belong to You!
You are the Father. You are the Lord. You are mine;
I know it’s true. And so, I must be Yours! And as far as I can see, I know that You belong to me. And, if so far that much is true, then surely I belong to You! Lord, I belong to You! You are the Abba. I belong to You! I belong to You!

5. Dear Friends (based on I John 2:7-11)
Dear friends, I am not writing you a new command but an old one, which you have had since the beginning. This old command is the message you have heard.
Yet I am writing you a new command, it’s truth is seen in him and you, because the darkness is passing and the true light is already shining. Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates his brother is in darkness. Whoever loves his brother lives in light, and there is nothing in him that will make him stumble in darkness. But he who hates his brother lives and walks in the darkness; he does not even know where he is going. But, now the darkness is passing and the true light is already shining!

6. Jesus
Jesus, sent from heaven to guide us
On the path that is holy, every day of our lives
Jesus Son of Man, Lamb of Judah
Lead us not to temptation, help us do Your will
Lead us to the pastures that are green
Where we can rest and drink from waters clean
Oh, Jesus, King of all the Creation
Ruler of this whole nation, we rejoice and praise You Abba, Emmanuel, God is with us
Christ the Son and Jehovah, Lord of the lords of this earth
Lead us to the pastures that are green
Where we can rest and drink from waters clean

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus. You are Jesus!

7. Hands and Feet
I’ve walked the dusty roads, performed great miracles, yet still you need more proof that I am God.
I’ve healed the sick and lame in my Father’s name,
yet still you need more proof that I am God.
Feel my hands, feel my feet, put your finger on the wounds. See the blood that I shed, when I gave my life for you.
I’ve raised the sick and dead, fed multitudes with bread, yet still you don’t believe that I am God.
You killed me but I rose, forgave all of my foes,
yet still you don’t believe that I am God.
Feel my hands, feel my feet, put your finger on the wounds. See the blood that I shed, when I gave my life for you... For you!

8. I Need Jesus
I am searching for the answer, but all I find is sin
And it’s hard to remember that all I need is Him
I know I need to be closer to my Lord today
But I’m caught up in my sin and doubt
Down on my knees, I pray
I need Jesus, more than ever before
And He’s knocking
But He can’t get through the door
I need Jesus, more and more every day
But sin is blocking my Lord Jesus’ way
I need Jesus! I need Jesus!
I am asking for forgiveness, and I believe He forgives sin
I am praying for a new life, I want to be born again
I am begging to be closer, I need His love
in my heart
Crying, pleading, feeling guilty
I’m asking for a brand new start
I need Jesus, more than ever before
And He’s knocking
But He can’t get through the door
I need Jesus, more and more every day
But sin is blocking my Lord Jesus’ way
I need Jesus! I need Jesus! I need Jesus!

9. Little Girl
Dear Daddy, I am broken now. I need you
to show me how to make it through this sinful world;
for I am just a little girl.
Chorus: / Just a little girl in the arms of heaven.
A little child at the gate of love. Just a little girl resting in your peace. Oh, Lord. Oh, Lord. /
Dear Father, I’m in so much pain. I need you,
once again, to show me the way back home.
I’m lost and all alone. (Chorus)
I am so tired of walking, I cannot bear to go on. Daddy, I need you to hold me. I have been trying
too long! Whoa! (Chorus)

10. You Are the Abba (reprise)
Same lyrics as track #4.

11. You’re More
You’re more than the sunshine. You’re more than the seas. You’re more than the stars in the sky. You’re more than the flowers. You’re more than the trees. You’re more than a great mountain high!
Chorus: / And I will praise You like the stars twinkling so bright. And I will praise You spreading heavenly light. And I will praise You because You’re more than worthy of all praise. /
You’re worth more than silver and much more than gold. You’re worth more than money could buy. You’re worth more than diamonds, gems or precious stones. And so, oh my Lord, hear my cry! (Chorus)
You’re worth more than I’d earn in all my days!
Oh Lord, You’re more than worthy of all praise!
You’re more!

12. Pure Joy
When we’re sad, when we cry, through our trials and denials, when we’re down:  we can try to make it through without You. But it’s hopeless without Jesus. He’s the only One, the only Way. When we’re sad, when we cry:  He will wipe our tears away and bring...
Chorus: / Pure joy. The beauty of life is seen in smiles! Pure joy. Face your fears; wipe away your tears; make it through your trials. /
Brothers and sisters, just say a prayer, and God will be there when you’re afraid. He will lead you through the night, to the light. Don’t be dismayed. (Chorus)
Bridge:  He’s there, always there, holding you close, making you laugh, bringing you...(Chorus)
Wipe away your tears, make it through your trials. Wipe away your tears and have...pure joy.

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