Not of This World (1983) |
Greg X. Volz - Lead vocals, rhythm guitar, percussion
Bob Hartman - Guitar John Slick - Keyboards Mark Kelly - Bass Louie Weaver - Drums 1. Visions (Doxology) 2. Not of This World 3. Bema Seat 4. Grave Robber 5. Blinded Eyes 6. Not by Sight 7. Lift Him Up 8. Pied Piper 9. Occupy 10. Godpleaser 11. Visions (Reprise) (Doxology) Release date: August 1983 Producer: Jonathan David Brown Record label: StarSong Records |
Visions (Doxology)
Arranged by John Slick
© 1983 StraightWay Music (SESAC)
© 1983 StraightWay Music (SESAC)
Not of This World
Words and music by Bob Hartman
Based on 2 Peter 2:11, John 15:18-19, John 16:33, Matthew 16:18, John 14:3 We are pilgrims in a strange land We are so far from our homeland With each passing day it seems so clear This world will never want us here We're not welcome in this world of wrong We are foreigners who don't belong We are strangers, we are aliens We are not of this world We are envoys, we must tarry With this message we must carry There's so much to do before we leave With so many more who may believe Our mission her can never fail And the gates of hell will not prevail Jesus told us men would hate us But we must be of good cheer He has overcome this world of darkness And soon we will depart from here © 1983 Dawn Treader Music (SESAC) |
CHORDS
Verse: Em7 - Em - C G/B - Am - Em C - G/B - Am - G C - G/B - Am - G C - G/B - Am - G C - G/B - Bb - F - Em7 Chorus: Em - D/F# - G - D/F# - D/C - C (C) - G/B - Am - D - Em Bridge: C - G/B - Am - G C - G/B - Am - G C - G/B - Am - G C - G/B - Bb - F - Em7 |
Bema Seat
Words and music by Bob Hartman
Based on Romans 14:10, 1 Corinthians 3:12-15
When our labors all retire
There will be a trial by fire
Will your treasure pass the test
Or will it burn up with the rest
You may build upon a sure foundation
With your building in dilapidation
When it all comes down to rubble
Will it be wood hay or stubble
Or precious stones, gold and silver--
Are you really sure
And we all will stand at the Bema Seat
All will be revealed – it will be complete
Will there be reward in the fiery heat
When we see our lives at the Bema Seat
Every talent will be surely counted
Every word will have to be accounted
Not a story will be left untold
We will stand and watch the truth unfold
Every score – will be evened – nothing to defend
Every building will be shaken
Every motive will be tried
He’ll give reward to the faithful
Will you receive or be denied
© 1983 Dawn Treader Music (SESAC)
Based on Romans 14:10, 1 Corinthians 3:12-15
When our labors all retire
There will be a trial by fire
Will your treasure pass the test
Or will it burn up with the rest
You may build upon a sure foundation
With your building in dilapidation
When it all comes down to rubble
Will it be wood hay or stubble
Or precious stones, gold and silver--
Are you really sure
And we all will stand at the Bema Seat
All will be revealed – it will be complete
Will there be reward in the fiery heat
When we see our lives at the Bema Seat
Every talent will be surely counted
Every word will have to be accounted
Not a story will be left untold
We will stand and watch the truth unfold
Every score – will be evened – nothing to defend
Every building will be shaken
Every motive will be tried
He’ll give reward to the faithful
Will you receive or be denied
© 1983 Dawn Treader Music (SESAC)
Grave Robber
Words and music by Bob Hartman
Based on Hebrews 9:27, John 4:14, 1 Peter 1:24, Romans 8:11, 1 Corinthians 15:26, 51-55, Revelation 7:17 There's a step that we all take alone An appointment we have with the great unknown Like a vapor this life is just waiting to pass Like the flowers that fade, like the withering grass But life seems so long and death so complete And the grave and impossible portion to cheat But there's One who has been there and still lives to tell There is One who has been through both heaven and hell And the grave will come up empty-handed that day Jesus will come and steal us away Where is the sting tell me where is the bite When the grave robber comes like a thief in the night Where is the victory, where is the prize When the grave robber comes And death finally dies Many still mourn, many still weep For those that they love who have fallen asleep But we have this hope though our hearts may still ache Just one shout from above and they all will awake And in the reunion of joy we will see Death will be swallowed in sweet victory When the last enemy is gone from the dust will come a song Those asleep will be awakened – not a one will be forsaken He shall wipe away our tears – He will steal away our fears There will be no sad tomorrow – there will be no pain and sorrow © 1983 Dawn Treader Music (SESAC) |
CHORDS
Intro: Dm - Cadd9 Verse 1: Dm - Bbmaj7 Cadd9 - C/B - A7 Dm - Bbmaj7 Cadd9 - C/B - A7 Dm - Bbmaj7 Cadd9 - C/B - A7 Dm - Bbmaj7 Cadd9 - C/B - C/A - E Am - Ab - G - D/F# F - G Chorus 1: C - G/B Am - G C - G/B Am - F - G - Dm Verse 2: Dm - Bbmaj7 Cadd9 - C/B - A7 Dm - Bbmaj7 Cadd9 - C/B - A7 Am - Ab - G - D/F# F - G Chorus 2: C - G/B Am - G C - G/B Am - F - G - Am Bridge: Am - G - Am - Bb - F - G [x4] Chorus 3: C - G/B Am - G C - G/B Am - F - G C - G/B Am - G C - G/B Am - F - G - C Outro: Am - C |
Blinded Eyes
Words and music by Bob Hartman
Based on Matthew 15:14, 1 Corinthians 4:3-6, Ephesians 4:18
Don't know where you're going but you think you know the way
20/20 vision but you can't see the light of day
Road is wide or narrow but you can't tell which is which
Blind will follow blind and you'll both end up in the ditch
Can't you see you can't see? Don't you know – you don't know?
Blinded eyes can't see the light
When it's glowing in the night right in front of you
Blinded eyes can't see the truth
When it's written on the wall right in plain view
Blinded eyes can't see the Son
Or the work that He has done out of love for you
Blinded eyes
Groping in the darkness searching for the missing switch
Come up empty-handed try to scratch the endless itch
There is only one light that can penetrate your mind
Just one look at Jesus your eyes could leave their scales behind
Can't you see – you could see? Don't you know – you could know?
© 1983 Dawn Treader Music (SESAC)
Based on Matthew 15:14, 1 Corinthians 4:3-6, Ephesians 4:18
Don't know where you're going but you think you know the way
20/20 vision but you can't see the light of day
Road is wide or narrow but you can't tell which is which
Blind will follow blind and you'll both end up in the ditch
Can't you see you can't see? Don't you know – you don't know?
Blinded eyes can't see the light
When it's glowing in the night right in front of you
Blinded eyes can't see the truth
When it's written on the wall right in plain view
Blinded eyes can't see the Son
Or the work that He has done out of love for you
Blinded eyes
Groping in the darkness searching for the missing switch
Come up empty-handed try to scratch the endless itch
There is only one light that can penetrate your mind
Just one look at Jesus your eyes could leave their scales behind
Can't you see – you could see? Don't you know – you could know?
© 1983 Dawn Treader Music (SESAC)
Not by Sight
Words and music by John Slick
Based on 2 Corinthians 6:9, Romans 5:1-5, Habakkuk 2:3-4, Galatians 5:16-24, Hebrews 6:11-12
Sometimes we're running along
Blind to where we're going
Sometimes we lose our bearings
When the storm is blowing
They say this shadow land is only temporary
These light afflictions work a great eternal glory
We walk by faith, not by sight
Strengthened by His glorious might
Walk by faith, not by sight
Heading for that land of light
Walk by faith and not by sight
Sometimes we ain't so sure
He sees us when we're kneeling
Sometimes we forget salvation ain't a feeling
We know that Jesus died for our justification
We grow in His image by suffering tribulations
Hold fast your confidence
You’ve got an invitation
To meet Him in the air at His revelation
© 1983 StraightWay Music (SESAC)
Based on 2 Corinthians 6:9, Romans 5:1-5, Habakkuk 2:3-4, Galatians 5:16-24, Hebrews 6:11-12
Sometimes we're running along
Blind to where we're going
Sometimes we lose our bearings
When the storm is blowing
They say this shadow land is only temporary
These light afflictions work a great eternal glory
We walk by faith, not by sight
Strengthened by His glorious might
Walk by faith, not by sight
Heading for that land of light
Walk by faith and not by sight
Sometimes we ain't so sure
He sees us when we're kneeling
Sometimes we forget salvation ain't a feeling
We know that Jesus died for our justification
We grow in His image by suffering tribulations
Hold fast your confidence
You’ve got an invitation
To meet Him in the air at His revelation
© 1983 StraightWay Music (SESAC)
Lift Him Up
Words and music by Bob Hartman
Based on John 12:32, 3:14, Luke 19:2-4
The world is looking for a revelation
We're always under their investigation
They look at us to hear what we got to say
They can't see Jesus when we stand in the way
They don't need no more elevated speeches
We're keeping Jesus just beyond their reaches
Can't see the forest for all of the trees
They won't see Jesus 'til we fall on our knees
Lift Him up higher and higher
Lift Him up set the world on fire
It doesn't take much theology
Just lift Him up so the world can see
Lift Him up tell the gospel story
Lift Him up let them see His glory
It doesn't take any Bible degree
Just lift Him up so the world can see
Sometimes they just can't see beyond the haze
Or find their way through the religious maze
Just like Zaccheus they're trying to see
They got to somehow see beyond you and me
Oh – how the world needs to see Him so they can believe Him
Oh – how can we ever hide Him as if we had denied Him
Oh – how could He ever draw them if they never saw Him
Oh – how can they see His glory without you and me
© 1983 Dawn Treader Music (SESAC)
Based on John 12:32, 3:14, Luke 19:2-4
The world is looking for a revelation
We're always under their investigation
They look at us to hear what we got to say
They can't see Jesus when we stand in the way
They don't need no more elevated speeches
We're keeping Jesus just beyond their reaches
Can't see the forest for all of the trees
They won't see Jesus 'til we fall on our knees
Lift Him up higher and higher
Lift Him up set the world on fire
It doesn't take much theology
Just lift Him up so the world can see
Lift Him up tell the gospel story
Lift Him up let them see His glory
It doesn't take any Bible degree
Just lift Him up so the world can see
Sometimes they just can't see beyond the haze
Or find their way through the religious maze
Just like Zaccheus they're trying to see
They got to somehow see beyond you and me
Oh – how the world needs to see Him so they can believe Him
Oh – how can we ever hide Him as if we had denied Him
Oh – how could He ever draw them if they never saw Him
Oh – how can they see His glory without you and me
© 1983 Dawn Treader Music (SESAC)
Pied Piper
Words and music by Bob Hartman
Based on 1 Timothy 6:5, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, 2 Timothy 4:3, Romans 16:17
It's not so hard to understand what people see in you
You tell them it's okay to have their cake and eat it too
You traded truth for godless gain no one will suspect
You're such a clever counterfeit of all that you reject
Pied Piper playing the tune they want to hear
Putting a tickle in their ear
Pied Piper wanting them all to follow you
Knowing not where you lead them to
But all the time you're leading them astray
The sheep just sit there dreaming as they listen to your lies
Never knowing when you pull the wool over their eyes
You've got them trained to say "How High" whenever you say jump
And those who disagree with you, you always seem to stump
You may not mean to harm a soul, you say you're innocent
But when the final tally comes you made more than you spent
You knew they'd have to pay the price of listening to you
You knew before too long they'd have to pay the Piper too
© 1983 Dawn Treader Music (SESAC)
Based on 1 Timothy 6:5, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, 2 Timothy 4:3, Romans 16:17
It's not so hard to understand what people see in you
You tell them it's okay to have their cake and eat it too
You traded truth for godless gain no one will suspect
You're such a clever counterfeit of all that you reject
Pied Piper playing the tune they want to hear
Putting a tickle in their ear
Pied Piper wanting them all to follow you
Knowing not where you lead them to
But all the time you're leading them astray
The sheep just sit there dreaming as they listen to your lies
Never knowing when you pull the wool over their eyes
You've got them trained to say "How High" whenever you say jump
And those who disagree with you, you always seem to stump
You may not mean to harm a soul, you say you're innocent
But when the final tally comes you made more than you spent
You knew they'd have to pay the price of listening to you
You knew before too long they'd have to pay the Piper too
© 1983 Dawn Treader Music (SESAC)
Occupy
Words and music by John Slick
Based on 1 Peter 5:8-11, Mark 13:13, Revelation 14:12, Isaiah 14:24, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14
The enemy surrounds the perimeter
Searching for an op'ning
Sneaking 'round, tryin' to gain some ground
He's laying down a smokescreen
Never full, he prowls about
For someone to devour
Blind with rage, his reign is threatened
By a greater power
Occupy, occupy
Standing firm, lifting high the holy standard
Occupy, occupy
Till our captain marches in
He'll catch your eye with some cheap disguise
Or innocent distraction
Then he'll infiltrate the ranks
And split you into factions
He never sleeps, but constantly
Is planning some new angle
A soldier must be diligent
To keep from getting tangled
He shall return with the armies of the Lord
The King of kings, in vengeance wielding His sword
His strength and His power – revealed in this hour
We are His people and He's our great reward
© 1983 StraightWay Music (SESAC)
Based on 1 Peter 5:8-11, Mark 13:13, Revelation 14:12, Isaiah 14:24, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14
The enemy surrounds the perimeter
Searching for an op'ning
Sneaking 'round, tryin' to gain some ground
He's laying down a smokescreen
Never full, he prowls about
For someone to devour
Blind with rage, his reign is threatened
By a greater power
Occupy, occupy
Standing firm, lifting high the holy standard
Occupy, occupy
Till our captain marches in
He'll catch your eye with some cheap disguise
Or innocent distraction
Then he'll infiltrate the ranks
And split you into factions
He never sleeps, but constantly
Is planning some new angle
A soldier must be diligent
To keep from getting tangled
He shall return with the armies of the Lord
The King of kings, in vengeance wielding His sword
His strength and His power – revealed in this hour
We are His people and He's our great reward
© 1983 StraightWay Music (SESAC)
Godpleaser
Words and music by Bob Hartman
Based on Proverbs 14:12, Ephesians 6:6, Galatians 1:10, 1 Thessalonians 4:1, Matthew 6:2, 25:23, Colossians 3:23
So many voices telling me which way to go
So many choices come from those who think they know
There's a way that seems right to a man
But it only brings him death
I wanna go the way that leads to life
Till I draw my dying breath
Don't wanna be a manpleaser – I wanna be a Godpleaser
I just want to have the wisdom to discern the two apart
Don't wanna be a manpleaser – I wanna be a Godpleaser
I just want to do the things that please the Father's heart
Some make a sacrifice and never let it show
Some make a point of letting everybody know
Some will live their lives as unto men
And they have their reward
I just wanna do everything I do
With my heart unto the Lord
I just want my life to glorify His Son
To make my Father proud that I'm His child before I'm done
No need to pat me on the back or stop to shake my hand
I just want to hear my Father say, "Well done," "Well done"
I just want to hear my Father say, "Well done"
© 1983 Dawn Treader Music (SESAC)
Based on Proverbs 14:12, Ephesians 6:6, Galatians 1:10, 1 Thessalonians 4:1, Matthew 6:2, 25:23, Colossians 3:23
So many voices telling me which way to go
So many choices come from those who think they know
There's a way that seems right to a man
But it only brings him death
I wanna go the way that leads to life
Till I draw my dying breath
Don't wanna be a manpleaser – I wanna be a Godpleaser
I just want to have the wisdom to discern the two apart
Don't wanna be a manpleaser – I wanna be a Godpleaser
I just want to do the things that please the Father's heart
Some make a sacrifice and never let it show
Some make a point of letting everybody know
Some will live their lives as unto men
And they have their reward
I just wanna do everything I do
With my heart unto the Lord
I just want my life to glorify His Son
To make my Father proud that I'm His child before I'm done
No need to pat me on the back or stop to shake my hand
I just want to hear my Father say, "Well done," "Well done"
I just want to hear my Father say, "Well done"
© 1983 Dawn Treader Music (SESAC)