Please see the tape jacket of my Instrumental album for comments on this and other instrumentals on this tape.

Who has measured the waters in His hands And measured the span of the heavens? Who has held the earth in a basket Or weighed the mountains on scales? Who's understood the Spirit of the Lord Or counseled Him in the right way?

Surely the nations are a drop in the bucket And regarded as dust on the scales! He rules in majesty above the clouds, And before Him, we look like grasshoppers! To whom then, can you compare God Among the tawdry images upon the earth?

Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens; Who has created all these? He brings out the starry host one by one And calls them each one by name! Do you not know; have you not heard; Have you not seen? The Lord is God!

They that wait on the Lord, He shall renew their strength. They'll mount up on wings like the eagles, And they shall fly!

To break through to you is my aim. If I were to call you by name, would you bend your ear? Tell me, would you hear? Would you believe my message, or would it surely drive a wedge? This truth is what I hold dear; love must constrain my fear.

If I were to call your name, would you draw near me? Would you love me just the same if you could hear me?

I've tried my best to reach you, to love you and to teach you Only just to find others hold your mind. This age is like the ancient times

The prophets still speak false their rhymes. It ain't easy to believe that which man did not conceive.

To bear the truth is an awesome task (Thankless goes he who removes the mask) But, I tell you, this is all I ask.

I speak out of necessity, the message comes impulsively. The bearer of the Truth must speak the message here for you to seek. Too often is he turned away by men who keep the truth at bay. His counsels will not long adjourn, for love compels him to return.

I'm not very fluent in French, but I did study it in High School and went there for a Summer short-term mission trip when I graduated. One of the things I loved to do in college was just to sit and think with my guitar.

Your love is a river running deeper than the sea And Your Spirit is a fire that purifies my soul. Your justice and holiness are a wonder to me, And Your grace is all that makes a sinner whole.

We praise You, Holy One, forever still the same For Who You are and what You've done, Awesome is Your Name. The people of the earth confess as at Your feet they fall, "You are the God of righteousness, You are the Lord of all!"

The canticle of creation has a single theme, To glorify the King of Kings in diversity of hue. It's fitting for praise to come from those whom You redeem. The peoples of the world will give their praise to You.

Alleluiah! Bwana Asifiwe! Gloria Dios! Louez l'Eternel! Praise to the Lord of All!

Give accolades of praise to the glory of our God! We honor You above all things, for You are our salvation. Your power and majesty and Your wisdom we applaud; Exalt the Name of Jesus and offer adoration.

Synth: Rachel Wilson

Lord, Keep me faithful to the one & only one lady in my life; Blessed are the ties that bind my heart completely to my wife. Paula, I want you to know that I love you; The ring around my finger & the Holy Spirit bind my heart 2 you

There are so many people out to turn my head--So many people who would take my love instead, But there's one and only one for me, let the Spirit and the flesh agree There's one and only one; one and only one.

There are seeds of unfaithfulness sown by the evil one--Thoughts in my mind that would ruin what has begun. Let me be pure in heart, reflecting God's righteousness, Not conformed unto the world, but holy and blameless.

The antithesis of selfishness is love which God bestows: He loved enough to die for us, and that's how true love goes. I'll always walk beside you now, as long as we both shall live. Through thick & thin I'll walk by you, show you all the love I can give

For this reason the two shall become one and nothing will separate--Nothing...

I see You dimly through the glass. I'm not as I will be. But when the time has come to pass And all my imperfection cast, I'll know You as You know me.

Though Love has come, and You have been an anchor to my soul, There is no glass to see You where the breakers roll. Though now the maelstrom tempests blow a hope that cannot fail, There will one day be peace, I know. Your kingdom will prevail.

I stand, the looking glass before me, and still I strain to see A dim reflection of Your glory; my visage can't agree. But I believe that You're here within, and Grace will now ensure To see beyond the stain of sin, and hope will still endure.

Jesus, I long to see You; I'm weary from running so far. Help me obey You and look for the day when I'll know You and be as You are.

The Lord's gonna come like a thief in the night He's gonna judge everything you do--wrong or right Don't you fear the Living God?

Come on, catch fire! Don't sit and nod! Why do you waste your time?

Spend your time watching T.V. trash? Working hours for a little more cash? Are you watching for Him and working in His way? Reading those books and magazines, your leisure time's a worthless means. Be sensitive to what He has to say!

So, come on, kid, get outta your chair; come running out of satan's lair And join the growing army of the Lord! Throw off weights of rebellious sin, and run the race like you're gonna win. Fight the fight with God's own mighty sword!

Somewhere between alive and dead your vapid soul lies. Between wide awake and asleep in bed, your banal faith flies. I would that you were hot or cold, that you were either North or South You insipidity's growing cold, and I'll spit you out of my mouth! (Rev.3:16)

You're living one foot above zero; The sword hanging by a thread is about to fall. One foot above zero--(Matt. 3:10) The axe is laid to the tree that looked so tall. Paradise waits; You are called by My Name But you love to dance one foot from the flame.

If we claim fellowship with God, yet walk in the dark, (I John 1:6) We deceive ourselves and live a fraud; we've missed the mark. Choosing friendship with the world is enmity to God unfurled. (Js 4:4) Why this worldly denigration; do you covet their destruction?

No one who puts hand to the plow and then looks back (Luke 9:62) Is fit for service in the kingdom now; they've left the track. Bear fruit in keeping with repentance or be severed off and burned. Bow to God and give remittance in humility returned.

In N. Africa 1,000 men bow on the ground & pray to Allah 5 times a day. They'll give their lives to serve a god they can't know. Will someone show them the truth? Father of lies has them bound unless you go claim Islam for Jesus!

Take it away to the ones who've never heard it! Take the light; keep it burning. Take it away; take the truth, and don't you forget, How will they know unless you tell them? Tell Them!

In E. India, a woman stands quietly,looks at the picture on her shrine. She prays to a god who never hears her,but she believes that it's real. Who will go there and bring the Gospel near her--A Hindu in need of Jesus Christ.

Thousands of tribes in jungles around the world bound by demonic fear. They go through all of their rituals hoping for peace with spirits. Forever they'll live in spiritual darkness; Proclaim freedom through Jesus Christ!

In Oriental lands there's a hunger for the One Who is Truth. Though they strive to live the perfect life,we know they labor in vain. Tell them that Jesus is the only way; righteousness comes in His Name.

This all came out of a really cool rhythm track that I made up one day with kitchen utensils. I added some synth and played trumpet, then took it to my brother Ben who laid down the bass while I played guitar during family vacation at the beach one summer.

There's a lonely feeling in my soul 'cause we're so far apart. Sometimes the feeling's just too much to bear. But I have a hope that's living deep within my heart Of the day we'll be together and the joy that we'll share.

Nothing steals the loneliness like your letters that I've read; Nothing matters quite so much as the things that you have said. I look back on good times--how we loved as best of friends. Makes me long to see you and hold you in my arms again.

I love the way you've walked with me all along the way. You held my hand and gave me strength through each passing day. When you're a thousand miles away, it's like a part of me is gone; I guess that's how it has to be, and I guess I'll carry on...

Yo soy la rosa de Saron-- A lily of the valley. My beloved is mine and I am His; My love has chosen me! Your love is sweeter than honey And soft as the wind in the lee. "Come away darling, my beautiful one," My love calls gently to me.

My love is a queen among women! I love her as anyone can see. I prize her beyond riches and wealth and fame; My beloved is precious to me. Your face is a beauty to behold; Well hath the Maker fashioned thee! I give unto you all my love and devotion, And you overflow with love to me.

I rejoice to be called by your name, my love; Your beloved, gladly I'll be! To have and to hold for the rest of my life--Forever my beloved and me. Steadfastly remains our love, And herein lies the key: Jesus has saved us by His precious blood, and Jesus is Lord over me.

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts. Forgiving one another, let unity increase. With the Holy One perfect love starts. For as one body, you are called to peace.

Let the Word of God live in you richly; In those who love God's precepts, the Holy Spirit lives. Teach each generation the Scriptures faithfully; Speak to one another with wisdom Jesus gives.

Let the Joy of Christ overflow you, Sing out your songs, thankful that He came From indebted hearts flows the deepest gratitude, And whatever it is, do it in Jesus' Name.

The Master's hand is at work in this land; Wait and see, Wait and see. Take a stand in the shifting sand. Wait and see, Wait and see.

I know a man in chains who wouldn't give up on the fight. (Paul) He struggled and he taught and filled the world with light! I know where his strength comes, and I know that I can be Filled with God's power working through me. (Col. 1:29)

Do you wrestle with the Lord when you're down on your knees? Is Christ the center of your life--the only master that you please? Are you serious about the call to take it to the world? A wise and watchful servant sees the kingdom unfurl.

It's too small a thing to build a kingdom in this land; The time has come to take up your cross! I'll make you a light to the ends of the earth; The time has come to count all things as loss!

I work to build this kingdom. I labour and I pray. I'll work to build a fortress on the foundations that I've laid. I am at ease in Zion. By His blessings God has shown The wonder of His mighty love in the harvests that I've grown.

You were formed to be His servant; your life is not your own. Give up your precious treasures for the Kingdom He has sown. A billion voices call to you across the unknown sea--Share the truth! Deny yourself! Come and follow Me!

You stood by my side, You never let me go. Your love stood fast; it'll always last, and I've got to let you know. You are the One Who sent Your loving Son, Who died for my sins; my faith begins--I put my hope and trust in You. You stood by my side.

I got on my knees and began to pray. I feel Your presence in my heart cause me not to stray. You lifted me up and made me strong. I feel Your love inside me; You've given me a new song.

Drum programming: Chris Elliott

Unless otherwise noted, I composed, played, & recorded all you hear--Gloria Dios! ^TheEXPERIENCE is Rob Thacker, Steve Humes, Paula & Nate Wilson, John Robertson, & Joe Kickasola. If you like what you hear, check out Nate's other albums at www.NateWilsonFamily.Net