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HEROES
by Carl Evans 2/1997
Heroes are made of people just like me and you.
They are made from the good deeds that we do.
There are times when we are often misunderstood,
even when we help others to do something good.
Whatever the case is, we must continue on
if we want to bring glory to God's only Son.
One of these days we shall receive our true reward
if on this earth we are faithful as God's steward.
So, carry on in your service to Heaven's King
being full of faith, doing good in everything.
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WHO'S ON THE LORD'S SIDE
by Carl Evans 2/1997
Elijah told us to trust in the Real God
and not place our hope in trees and birds and sod.
He challenged Baal to do miraculous acts
but there's only ONE who lives and that's a fact.
Choose you this day whom you will forever serve
and from that decision nevermore do swerve.
There's no one at all who can match my Savior
for He adds to my life HIS divine flavor.
So stand strong while obeying the Almighty
and enjoy the blessings of eternity.
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MAKE YOUR OWN TRACKS
by Carl Evans 2/1997
We played a game when we were small,
Follow the Leader it was called.
Many there are who still follow this
the goal in life they've surely missed.
Many goals in life we follow
only leaves us feeling hollow.
So we must change our life's true goal
by taking Jesus as our role.
Then let HIM guide in all our ways
and we will surely have blessed days.
Imagine what Jesus can do
if HE has sway o'er me and you.
So don't do as some others do
only let Jesus lead you true.
Then you'll be a heavenly scent
and in your life you'll be content.
Only then you'll be your own man
fitting in with the Master's plan.
For He's the ONE who'll help you stand
while you possess HIS promised land.
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WHERE ARE YOU
by Carl Evans 2/1997
Sin entered the life of man
and marred the perfection GOD planned.
Though HE knew it all along
it saddened HIM when they did wrong.
HE knows what we are made of
and sent HIS Son to show HIS LOVE.
So when man commits their sin
we have a Savior to call in.
Just don't go hiding from HIM
or you'll find yourself on a limb,
having to lean on your strength
which never yet has gone the length.
If you ever do try to hide
you'll get lost without HIM beside.
He'll let you live in the mire
until you of sin surely tire.
It matters not where you may hide
the Spirit searches high and wide,
to bring you into fellowship
and grow you in discipleship.
So where are you living today
living in sin or for THE WAY?
Are you fitting in with HIS plan
or trying to be your own man?
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WHY ARE WE HERE?
by Carl Evans 1997
Was there a purpose for our birth
or just another soul on earth?
Do we just live our lives for self
and gain for us limited wealth?
Why do we never look beyond
this old world's false golden fronds"
Maybe then we can really see
what the LORD meant for us to be.

HE wants us to live happily
and we can when we are set free.
We are to be reaching people
bringing them under the steeple,
teaching them HIS own Holy ways
helping them throughout all the days.
In that way we can make a sure mark
by bringing God's light to those in dark,
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THE SAVIOR'S LOVE
by Carl Evans 10/1997
I have experienced the love of my own family and friends,
but there is a sure greater love that will be there until the end.
That love came to each and every person that inhabits this earth,
but there are so many of those who never will perceive it's worth.
Sin has blinded so many eyes and hardened their own ears and hearts
and can't seem to understand what the Lord wants to do in their hearts.
Their understanding is based on what many doubters have told them,
and can't understand what to do with the babe born in Bethlehem.
God still seeks to reach every one to believe in the Lord Jesus.
If we overlook Calvary, we won't know what He'll do in us.
So before you give up on life, give the Lord a chance to make you
into the new person HE wants and be one of HIS chosen few.
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THE ANSWER IS STILL THE SAME
by Carl Evans 4/1997
In this old world many questions abound
that just causes us to go round and around.
We search all over the world for the way
to get us through any and every day.
But we fail to find the key to success
for we look everywhere but at Jesus.
He's the answer for ever part of life
without HIM, there will always be much strife.
When will we ever learn to obey HIM
instead of giving in to every whim?
Following the way of true righteousness
will give to us life that's richly blessed.
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TELL ME A STORY
by Carl Evans 4/1997
I love to hear a story about how God's love is true,
how other saints lived their lives letting faith carry them through.
They had many days of woe as they stood up for their rights
and face their old enemy as they traveled through dark nights.
There were times in their own lives when the thought that they had failed
to carry through in trials resisting the flames of hell.
But when it was all over they could look back and be sure
that it wasn't their own strength but faith which carried them through.
This truth encouraged them all to stand fast and see the LORD
deliver them through the fires and safe from enemy hordes.
Knowing what they knew will help us live our lives rich and free
always trusting in Jesus the Lamb slain at Calvary.
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RUNNING FROM GOD
by Carl Evans 2/20/1997
Many people fail to listen to the wise advisors of old,
running through life living their way not knowing they've lost their goal.
The Bible is full of stories of men who'd not listen to GOD
instead they followed their own way and found turmoil where'ere they trod.
Many ran away to escape from the mission field God had sent
while others rebelled against God because of their own sinful bent.
Ahab was a king of Israel and disobeyed God's Holy laws
and failed to obey God's commands but carried out his selfish cause.
Jonah thought he could run away and hide from God's own commandment
but soon found himself in a storm riding the ship of discontent.
These and others forgot that will find you wherever you are
He's known as the Hound of Heaven and HE'll chase you near and far.
It's all because of HIS great love that HE doesn't give up on us
but wants us to be blest and glad by following HIS Son Jesus.
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WHEN WE CALL
by Carl Evans 5/1997
Life is full of troubled times for all of us around here.
When we need good words of hope, there are few to give us cheer.
But let us remember the words our Lord spoke for us all
that He'll be with us always and all we need do is call.
When sins are surely covered by the blood of God's own Lamb
we can be assured of help from Heaven's own great I AM.
For when we are bought by blood there's nothing that can best us
for we have not a dead man but a real living Jesus.
So when the storms of life crash down upon our weary soul
turn our eyes upon Jesus for He'll preserve us whole.
Then we can turn around and help others who are in need
and we'll be in God's sight a holy and precious breed.
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THIS OLD HOME
by Carl Evans 3/1997
The house I live in is an odd one to tell,
part log and part frame but I love it so well.
It was built by my dad before I was born
with help from some neighbor men one misty morn.
The two rooms they built gave us a place to live
and how we thank God for neighbors hearts that give.
They came from miles around with their food to share
and worked and cleaned while the kids ran without care.
Dad added a lean-to during his spare time
and a porch to enjoy in the summer clime.
It was some time later when planks were added
and enjoyed it all from the porch chairs padded.
From a lifetime of being a share-cropper
my family began to farm in proper.
They started with forty acres of clay land
traded with livestock from a family man.
Many there were who laughed at and teased my dad
saying, "clay hills are no place to raise a lad".
Some of the best crops my folks ever planted
came from that very clay land that was slanted.
While my dad worked the weekdays away from home
the rest of my family never did roam.
There were cotton, corn, and much vegetables grown
wherever the seed was carefully sown.
The barn was built from peeled and notched pine poles
with a loft to throw fodder through the door holes.
Then were the other cribs and sheds erected
to store the farm produce that we expected.
Dad bought the forty acre tract next to us
paid the loan by cutting timber without a fuss.
About forty acres were put to the plow
rows and rows of crops grown with good old knowhow.
We had chickens, goats, some cows, mules, and a horse
and we made our living from the land of course.
About forty acres was left for the woods
to provide fun and hunting for all the hoods.
Many have left their tracks upon this good land
the lessons they've learned here helps them be a man.
From plowing in the fields by the dawning of day
encouraged by Mom to walk in God's own way.
to be cont'd
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HAPPY DAYS
by Carl Evans
HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN
HAPPY DAYS ARE FREE FROM SIN.
HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE TODAY
HAPPY DAYS WILL COME TO STAY
WHEN YOU PERMIT THE LORD TO
DIRECT YOUR EVERY WAY.
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I WAS WALKING ALONE IN THE NIGHT
I DID NOT KNOW HOW TO DO RIGHT
THEN JESUS CAME ALONG
AND GAVE ME A SONG
NOW I AM NO LONGER MY OWN.
by Carl Evans
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MY POSSESSION
by Carl Evans
NOW I BELONG TO JESUS AND HE BELONGS TO ME,
I KNOW THAT HIS LOVE TO US WILL LAST ETERNALLY.
HE PAID THE PRICE ON CALVARY
WHEN HE LAID DOWN HIS LIFE FOR YOU AND ME,
AND HIS HOLD ON US WILL BE FOREVER
TIL DEATH TO THE TIES OF LIFE WILL SEVER.
ONCE I WAS LOST DOWN DEEP IN MY SIN
TIL HE CAME DOWN AND ENTERED WITHIN.
HE LIFTED ME UP ON SOLID GROUND,
AND MADE HIS LOVE IN ME TO ABOUND.
AND NOW I'M SAVED, SAVED, SAVED
AND IN MY LIFE I WILL BEHAVE
FOR ALL MY SINS ARE NOW FORGIVEN
AND I'M ON MY WAY TO HEAVEN.
KEEP ON LIFTING ME UP EVERY DAY
WHILE I TRAVEL IN THE HOLY WAY.
KEEP ME CLOSE BY THY PRECIOUS SIDE
AND LET MY EYES BE OPENED WIDE.
FOR ONCE I WAS BLIND BUT NOW I CAN SEE
AND I HAVE A NEW MIND TO SERVE GOD ETERNALLY.
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DO YOU REMEMBER
by Carl Evans
DO YOU REMEMBER HOW HE WALKED AMONG MEN,
WITH PURPOSE, HUMILITY, AND FREEDOM FROM SIN?
REMEMBER HOW HE LIVED BEFORE GOD AND MAN
LIVING IN HONOR, FULFILLING GOD'S PLAN.

GOD'S WILL IS FOR US TO DO THE VERY SAME
CALLING FOR HELP THROUGH HIS PRECIOUS NAME.
HE'LL GIVE TO US SO GLADLY AND FREE
AND HELP US TO LIVE IN SWEET LIBERTY.

SO, TRIM YOUR LAMPS AND LET THEM SHINE
LETTING THE WORLD KNOW THAT JESUS IS THINE.
SHOWING FORTH HOLINESS AND HEAVENLY LOVE
BEING A WITNESS FOR OUR FATHER ABOVE.

NEVER FORGET ALL THAT HE HAS DONE FOR YOU
BLESSING YOUR LIFE WITH THAT WHICH IS TRUE.
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