Deeper Still

Words and music by Abigail Miller

He knows the way the river flows on its path down to the sea.
He knows the way of mountains, in their silent majesty.
He knows the way of sparrows, in their flight so swift and free,
And with all His wisdom, power, and love,
He knows both you and me.

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For the eyes of God, in every place, are watching all we do,
And before you chose each step today, He was there,
And He knew.
He knew the times your joy would flow, and when your heart would break.
He is never far from where you are, and He knows the way you take.

So if you’ve ever wondered at the path God led you down,
When it seems He can’t be watching, or His presence can’t be found,
Remember how He loves you, how He sees each sparrow fall.
Like a Shepherd, He will gently lead, and His sheep will know His call.

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And when days of time lie far behind, when in Heaven we will dwell,
We will see the path He led us on and say, “He does all things well.”
He knew the times your joy would flow and when your heart would break.
He is never far from where you are, and He knows the way you take.

Words and music by Abigail Miller

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Oh, I want to be a vessel God can use!
When He needs someone to serve, how will He choose?
Empty, cleansed, and ready His service to do,
I want to be a vessel God can use.

Mama has a teapot sitting on the shelf,
Pretty as a picture there, all by itself,
But I never see her turn and take it down,
Even when our company comes ’round.

Mama has a teapot sitting on the stove,
Humble in appearance, it’s not a piece for show,
But it’s always ready for her every need,
Counted on for service faithfully.

Chorus

God has many vessels sitting on the shelf,
No room for usefulness, they’re so full of self,
But the humble vessels, empty and prepared
Are the ones He uses everywhere.

Chorus
Oh, Lord, make me a vessel You can use!

Words and music by Abigail Miller

Come with me down the corridors of time,
And see so many stories that all begin the same,
A young man and his bride,
Setting dreams aside
To go where God has called them,
With Himself their only guide,
Their one desire–to see souls come to Christ
And to build a church beside the road,
Holding up the Light!

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Thank you for your faithfulness!
Thank you for believing that God’s way is best!
For standing every test,
For every life you’ve blessed,
Thank you for your faithfulness!

Come with me down the corridors of time,
And see so many stories that all begin the same,
A heartache and a tear,
A struggle and a fear,
Someone needs to know about the Savior who is near.
‘Til a hand reached out to bring that soul to Christ,
And to a church that stood beside the road,
Holding up the Light!

Chorus

Bridge:
Without the love you’ve shown,
So many would have never known,
Without the truth you’ve shared,
That Jesus really cared!
You’re always reaching out,
With a word of grace to share,
And whenever there’s a need,
You’re always there.

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We thank God for you, and for your faithfulness!

Words and music by Abigail Miller

People dwell in houses, surrounded by their wealth.
Some people dwell in palaces, with treasure on every shelf.
One thing have I desired, I seek one dwelling place:
To be within Your temple, behold the beauty of Your face!

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Home of my heart, Lord, You are
The home of my heart, You’re never far.
Wherever I roam, You are my home,
The home of my heart.
Foxes have holes, birds have nests,
In You alone I find my rest.
Father You are the home of my heart,
The home of my heart.

Even the humble sparrow has found a place to lay.
She comes unto Your altars, where her young may safely stay.
Lord, You have been our dwelling through generations past,
And only Your foundation through eternity will last!

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Foxes have holes, birds have nests,
In You alone I find my rest,
Father You are the home of my heart.

Words and music by Abigail Miller

Looking in the mirror, eye to eye,
I see nothing there to glorify.
For I am but a child, helpless on my own,
Any glory from my life is for You alone.

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If You are lifted up, You will draw all men,
So draw all men through me.
Let Jesus’ holy name, through my life be proclaimed,
Let Christ be all that others see,
Lord, glorify Yourself in me.

This broken lump of clay, this human form,
Has often missed the way, so weak and worn.
O, Spirit fill me now, fill and overflow,
Let glory, joy, and peace through the darkness show!

Chorus

Bridge:
O, let my face be hidden, my talents be unknown,
If only that the love of Jesus Christ be shown!

Chorus

Lord, glorify Yourself in me.

Words and music by Abigail Miller

I used to think that my way was the best that I could do,
I thought I had to lean on all the things I thought I knew,
But I found my way was empty, and my well of life ran dry,
And that’s why I said goodbye!

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Goodbye, my way,
Hello, God’s way!
Goodbye, empty world,
Hello, Jesus’ love!
Goodbye, self, and goodbye, sin,
Hello, peace and joy within.
Goodbye, my way,
Hello, God’s!

My way was evil, His way is right.
My way was darkness, His way is light.
My way was emptiness and the foolishness of pride,
And that’s why I said goodbye.

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Goodbye, self, and goodbye, sin,
Hello, peace and joy within,
Goodbye, my way,
Hello, God’s.
Goodbye my way,
Hello, God’s.

Words and music by Anna Olander (1904); Public Domain

If I gained the world, but lost the Savior,
Would life be worth living for a day?
Could my yearning soul find rest and comfort
In the things that soon must pass away?
If I gained the world, but lost the Savior,
Would my gain be worth the lifelong strife?
Are all earthly pleasures worth comparing
For a moment with a Christ-filled life?

If I gained the world in richest measure,
My name known and loved both far and near,
But lost sight of that safe harbor waiting,
Where my storm-tossed vessel I might steer,
If I gained the world, but lost the Savior,
Who for me endured the cross and died,
Where in all the world could I find refuge
Where my anguished soul could run to hide?

O, what emptiness, without the Savior,
Swept by sins and sorrows here below,
And eternity, how dark without Him,
Only night, and tears, and endless woe!
And if I should live without the Savior,
When I come to die, how would it be?
O, to face death’s shadowed way without Him,
And without Him all eternity…eternity!

Oh, the joy of having all in Jesus!
He who comes, the broken heart to heal,
Ne’er a sin too great, but He’ll forgive it,
Nor a sorrow that He cannot feel.
If I have but Jesus, only Jesus,
Nothing else in all the world beside,

Oh, then everything is mine in Jesus,
For my needs and more He will provide.
Oh, then everything is mine in Jesus!
For my needs and more He will provide.

You can take this world,
Just give me Jesus, Jesus, Jesus!

Words and music by Abigail Miller

O, to stand upon the seaside, near Him, and hear Him speak His wondrous words!
O, to join the masses thronging around Him, who found Him, and gladly stood and heard!
O, to hang on His words, with Mary, or to kneel with her and wash His dusty feet!
O, to be among the ones who saw the Son, who touched Him as He passed by in the street!

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But I have seen Him, tho’ never with my eyes,
And He is near me, so tender and so wise,
I’ve felt His arms around me, and His touch has made me whole,
I know I’ve seen Him in my spirit and my soul.

O, to sit beside the beggar, who saw Him, and called Him to heal a dread disease!
O, to be there by the way with the blind man His kind hand touched and made to see!
O, to reach forth and touch His garment, or to lean my head, as John, upon His breast!
O, to hear Him say, in company that day, “Come unto Me, and I will give you rest!”

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O, blessed are ye that have not seen, yet believe!
I’ve seen Him, and He’s with me,
In my spirit and my soul.

Words and music by Abigail Miller

When troubles pile up, just like a mountain you can’t climb,
When you’re discouraged, seems like you’re falling all the time,
When you’re down and out, and you start to doubt,
That’s the time to find a place to raise your hands and shout,

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My God is greater than all these things!
He’s in control, He lifts my soul until my spirit sings!
My God is greater! Wonderful, Mighty, King of Kings!
He holds forever in His hands,
My God is greater!

When others fail you, when disillusionment sets in,
When you’re downhearted, feeling like you can never win,
When it all seems lost, is it worth the cost?
That’s the time to turn your mind and face the mighty cross!

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My God is greater! Wonderful, Mighty, King of Kings!
He holds forever in His hands,
My God is greater…My God is greater….My God is greater!

Words and music by Abigail Miller

One thing is needful, just one thing I crave,
To sit at the feet of my Lord.
Riches that cannot be taken away,
I drink in His mercy, and peace is restored,

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Yes, one thing, that one thing is Jesus,
To know Him, and in Him be found.
One thing, I count all things loss for that one priceless treasure I see,
That one thing is Jesus to me.

One thing is needful, one thing I desire,
To dwell in the house of my Lord.
To gaze on His beauty, and burn with His fire,
To stand in His presence, where grace is outpoured!

Chorus

One thing is needful, this one thing I do,
I press toward the mark of my Lord,
To know Him in power, in sufferings, too,
Forgetting things past, reaching toward my reward!

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That one thing is Jesus, to me.

Words and music by Abigail Miller

When I come to You with questions,
Things I cannot understand,
When my mind is running forward,
Past the steps that You have planned,
I’m reminded of a shepherd,
Who was simple, just like me,
And the prayer he prayed before You, on his knee:

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Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, even as a weaned child,
And I have not exercised myself in things too high for me,
So quiet I will be.
My hope is in Thee.

As the eyes of lowly servants
Look unto the Master’s hand,
So we wait upon Your mercy
As we yield unto Your plan.
Though the world is filled with scorning
And the hatefulness of pride,
We will lift our eyes to heav’n where You abide!

Chorus

Lift my eyes to see eternity!
My hope is in Thee…in Thee!