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CANAAN
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 Lyrics for DEAD END STREET:

Side 1:
Real World
Heaven
Dead End Street
Blindman

Side 2: 
Liar
Wind from the Fire
Amen
Bless the Name
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REAL WORLD
(Words and Music - Barry Minton)
1 John 3

Welcome to the Real World.
Your grand illusion is quite insane, a game where you make the rules.
Searching the mirror of love in vain, all you see looking back is a fool.
Rose colored glasses will not redeem all of the tears that you mourn.
The bed of roses that held your dreams has blossomed into thorns.
Through all the myth and wonder, did you finally realize,
That the words of love they ponder was only part of their disguise.

CHORUS
Welcome to the Real World. Welcome to the hate and envy and strife.
Welcome to the Real World, Welcome to the lesson about the cold, hard facts of life.

Your comprehension is quite naïve. In all that glitters is gold.
The dark horizon of reality has a silver lining, Oh no.
Turning a deaf ear on your charade, won’t stop the thunder that roars.
Believing rain won’t spoil God’s parade, on the just and unjust it pours.
Through all the myths and wonder did you finally realize,
That the words of love they ponder was only part of their disguise.

BRIDGE
Real World spin from darkness into light.
Real World always half of its day and half of its night, Real World.




HEAVEN
(Words and Music - Barry Minton)
John 14:3

I can’t believe my eyes, oh Lord I must be dreaming.
I’m raptured through the skies, your love is so redeeming.

HEAVEN, the mysteries to behold
HEAVEN, transparent streets of gold
HEAVEN, like glass on crystal seas
HEAVEN, is waiting for me

Wait til they see me now, I know they won’t believe
And I bet they wonder how, a sinner like me could receive
HEAVEN, no more will I roam
HEAVEN, Jerusalem my home
HEAVEN, with God’s family
HEAVEN, is waiting for me
It’s waiting for you, too



DEAD END STREET
(Words and Music - Barry Minton)
Matthew 7:13

Under age 16, you search your destiny in the valley of decisions.
Taking all the turns down on highway number One.
You’re shifting in between the lines, and watching all the signs,
Looking for the words in which you can confide.
But I don’t wanna ride, I don’t wanna ride.

CHORUS
Down a Dead End Street, Oh no.
Where do you think it goes?
It leads to no where, a road that travels only one way,
It leads to no where, a dead end street toward the grave.
That’s right.

Warning lights flash red, there’s danger ahead as you top the hill of your resistance.
Pushing it to the limit, and you know the thrill can kill.
The right lane you will have to decide to avoid socialistic suicide.
You know many a loser has lost the toss of pride.
But I don’t wanna ride, I don’t wanna ride.



BLINDMAN
(Words and Music - Barry Minton)
John 9

Oh, dancing eyes heaven above is painted with a blue sky.
Please tell the rain to come again another day,
And gather the clouds together for their grand parade.
Is this the one who was healed on the Sabbath Day?
Why don’t you ask him, he’s old enough to say.

CHORUS
Yes, I am the blindman touched by the man from Galilee,
But there are none so blind than eyes that refuse to see.

Oh, light divine never before has this man seen the sunshine.
So beautiful sensation is the light of day,
Maybe the Lord of the four winds will blow a rainbow my way.
Is this the one who would beg us in the way?
Now he’s a part of this devilish charade.




LIAR
(Words and Music - Barry Minton)
John 8:44

Within the prison of your mind, through tear stained windows of deceit
If you look closely you will find, some things aren’t what they appear to be.
Turn your face toward the wall, and hear the laughter of your enemy.
You try to contemplate your fall, but it’s the mystery of iniquity

CHORUS
Liar. Deception is the name of your game
Satan, you are a liar
Yesterday, today and forever the truth remains the same.
An Angel of Light disguise, you’re the Father of lies, the Father of lies.

Down the corridor to the soul, sifting puzzles of black and white.
An ancient stairway does unfold, through a passageway of light.
I hear the voice of prophets call, there is the door and here is the key.
I see the writing on the wall, only the truth can make you free.

BRIDGE
Beware to drink from Satan’s well, a tongue that’s set on fire of hell.
You say it’s only a little white lie.
But the smallest flame can kindle the fire high.



WIND FROM THE FIRE
(Words and Music - Barry Minton)
Acts 2

Heart of the seeker, your destiny burns there on the horizon.
The wind of power is rushing your gates,
Flames breaking through to your soul, will the fire consume you?
Eyes of the see-er, tell me what you see.
Voice of the speaker, speak your prophesy.

CHORUS
Wind from the fire, wind from the fire.
Oh, Lord the power that you send on a rushing mighty wind.

Miracles beckon to faces unknown, the power of the spirit.
Imaginations in an ocean of thought.
It’s like chasing after a whirlwind, does the mystery lose you.
Eyes of the see-er, tell me what you see.
Voice of the speaker, speak your prophesy.





AMEN
(Words and Music - Barry Minton)
Job 38

Where were you when I gave breath of life to the Adam Creation.
Where were you, where were you?
Where were you when the woman, his wife, gave birth to the nation.
Where were you, where were you?

CHORUS
I am the Alpha and Omega, I am the beginning and the end.
AMEN …… AMEN …….
Darwin ……. Who are you?

Where were you when the day star arose on the dawn of salvation.
Where were you, where were you?
Where were you when the blood from the rose quenched the fire of damnation.
Where were you, where were you?

BRIDGE
Everyone said Amen to the Father, and everyone said Amen to the Son.
And everyone said Amen to the Father, and everyone said Amen to the Son.
AMEN. AMEN. AMEN …. AMEN.



BLESS THE NAME
(Words and Music - Barry Minton)
Psalms 145

Pure hearts are softly speaking in the Sanctuary.
They pray that in your keeping we will forever be.
The spirit so meek and tender, heads are bowed one by one.
Hands raised in sweet surrender, a victory for the Son.

CHORUS
Come Bless the Name, let all heaven and the earth proclaim.
Come Bless the Name.
Oh, where two or more gather in your name.
Bless the Name of the Lord, Bless the Name of Jesus.

Lips sing the song of praises, Hosanna to the Lord.
The voice of holy praises, join in one accord.
Love beckons to all creation, worship in spirit and truth.
Resting in your salvation, the first love of our youth.

BRIDGE
Beloved of the Father, Come Bless the Name.
Let us love one another, Come Bless the Name.


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Lyrics for NEVERLAND:


Side 1:
The Fury (Burnham) (instrumental)
The Burden
Canaan
Jesus Be My Always (Karen Minton / Diane Molyneux)
Heart, Mind and Soul

Side 2: 
Neverland (Karen Minton / Diane Molyneux).
Hosanna
New Song (Karen Minton)
Jerusalem.


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THE FURY (INSTRUMENTAL)
(Music – Michael Burnham)
Revelation 20:7-10





THE BURDEN
(Words and Music – Barry Minton)
Isaiah 13

Lighting from the sky turns their evil eyes to the ground.
No more dark disguise below all hell is moved at the sound.

CHORUS
Woe, Woe, Woe today is the day of the Lord.
Woe, Woe, Woe today is the day of the Lord.

Hear their awesome cries, Men wishing they could die and never be.
Fugitives of His grace, let the rocks hide their shame from his face.




CANAAN
(Words and music – Barry Minton)
Numbers 13 and 14

There’s a story that I know about a land long ago
Pleasant fields beyond belief
Hills that flow with milk and honey
Fear questions every man, for there are giants in the land
The roar of giants can deceive
If the heart can’t truly see

CHORUS
Canaan, as far as God’s eyes can see
Promised to those who believe
Beautiful Canaan, Beautiful Canaan, Beautiful Canaan.

Those that enter blown and tossed need to surely count the cost.
Many children have lived and died
Remember those in Sinai
Redeem the time for it is near, bitter tears won’t turn back the years
The promises you will receive
If you truly do believe.

BRIDGE
Lady of promises, sing to me
The song of God’s riches in glory
Give us the faith, Oh Lord to find
All of your blessings. Don’t leave us behind.





JESUS BE MY ALWAYS
(Words and Music - Karen Minton/Diane Molyneux)
Hebrews 13: 5-8

I guess that I’ll get by, probably survive even face all my tomorrows.
The things I thought would stay, just up and walked away left me standing all alone.
Even though I’ve been shaken to my foundation, I’m still hanging on.

CHORUS
Jesus be my Always, say you’ll be here everyday.
Jesus be my Always, I need you more today – more than all my yesterdays – always.
All my yesterdays, Always.

At times I’ve been let down, but you were still around to chase away all of my blues.
I need your love that lasts, when other loves have passed. Love that’s faithful and true.
You’re the friend whose constant love will never end
You’ll see that I’ll get through

BRIDGE
Though circumstances change, nothing ever stays the same.
No matter how much I might want them to
Always will be changeless, remaining through the ages
I’m gonna keep holding on to you.




HEART, MIND AND SOUL
(Words and Music – Barry Minton)
Matthew 22: 36-38

I’ll be looking for you, where eyes have not seen
I’ll be listening for you, in all of my dreams.
I will find you, wherever you are
I will find you, Oh my Lord
I will find you, wherever you go
I will find you, Oh --------------

CHORUS
Wherever you are, I wanna be there, too
Wherever you go, I’m gonna run to you.
With all of my heart, mind and soul, oh ------
With all of my heart, mind and soul

I’ll be looking for you, where the darkness meets the dawn
I will find every clue, to make you all my own





NEVERLAND
(Words and Music - Karen Minton/Diane Molyneux)
Corinthians 6:17

In the Land of Never not too long ago
Taking its toll on my mind and soul
Stung by the sin, and then covered in shame
I fell in my sorrow playing that game

The warnings kept waiving right in front of my eyes
And I refused to see it was a disguise
Temptations in Neverland pulled me away
I’m free from that bondage so now I can say

CHORUS
I’ll never go back. I’ll never go back
To Neverland
There’s nothing that lasts, only the sins of my past
In Neverland
Don’t look, in Neverland. Don’t touch in Neverland.

Now I’m clean in you, Jesus that’s all I know
If not for your grace I’d have no place to go
Knowledge I gained had a great price of pain
Lord keep me from passing there again






HOSANNA
(Words and Music – Barry Minton)
John 12: 12 and 13

What would you do if some special day, He came down your way
Would you wonder who, would you turn away
Wonder what you’d say
I don’t know about you, but I know what the mountains would do
They would praise Him, the very rocks would praise Him

CHORUS
Hosanna, Hosanna, let the rocks and the mountains ring
Hosanna, Hosanna, lift your hands and let all of Israel sing
Hosanna to their King

Tell me if you can when you’re in a cloud, why you feel so proud
If you knew the man even in a crowd, would you cry out loud
I don’t know about you, but I know what the mountains would do
They would praise Him, the very rocks would praise Him

BRIDGE
There’s one thing for certain, and I want you to know
There’s no second guesses, if you know Him it will show
So hear me my friend, for you will hear it time and time again
God is a Spirit, and His Kingdom comes from within






NEW SONG
(Words and Music- Karen Minton)
Psalm 40: 3

I will sing you a new song, I will sing you a new song

With my mouth I will exalt you
From my lips, sing praises
You, Oh Lord are worthy to receive
All the love within me

I have put on my garment of praise
I’ll worship you all of my days
The fruit of my lips shall forever be
A continual sacrifice for you from me

I will sing you a new song, I will sing you a new song




JERUSALEM
(Words and Music – Barry Minton)
Jeremiah 3 and 4

A virgin Lady He did know
With her rainment white as snow
And the hope of purity was unlocked by a crimson key
The vow of trust was gone, but still his love for her was strong
But she turned and pushed away
And tried to hide her face, until this day

Did you see her running from the light
Was she dressed like a Lady of the Night
Do you think she knows who she really is

CHORUS
Jerusalem, Oh how he’s longed to hold you
You know you are the mother of God’s tears

Could anyone be here
Who would seek to dry His tears
If only you could know, how much she’s hurt Him so
He’s like a King without a Queen and all the emptiness between
But she’s flesh of his flesh and bone of His bones
Nothing can separate what’s joined with Zion