Above the

Clouds

Derrol
Sawyer
© 2002 Derrol Sawyer
 Above The Clouds

1. Above the Clouds . . . . . . . . . Words: W.T. Hammond; Music: Derrol Sawyer

2. I Gave My Life for Thee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F.R. Havergal
3. Sinner’s Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Derrol Sawyer
4. There is a Balm in Gilead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Negro Spiritual
5. Come Away . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harold Curtis (2nd verse Cindy Sawyer)*
6. The Final Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Words and music: Derrol Sawyer
7. He Prayed for Me . . . . . . . . . . . Words and music: Derrol and Cindy Sawyer
8. Give Me Jesus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Negro Spiritual
9. Baby Boy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Derrol and Cindy Sawyer
10.Gather Up the Fragments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Derrol and Cindy Sawyer
11.Nearer, My God, to Thee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan Adams

© 2002 Derrol Sawyer

* used with permission

 ABOVE THE CLOUDS
Words --W. Taylor Hammond/Music Derrol Sawyer © 2002

G D Em C
Above the clouds the sun is ever shining
G D G
While sunbeams vie to make the heavens glow.
Em C D
The eagle soars aloft on wings reclining,
C D G
While tempest rages violently below.

G D Em C
She knows her place of rest above the thunder
G D G
For eagles wings are taught of God to rise
Em C D
Above the clouds to feel the glorious wonder
C D G
Of everlasting calm amid the skies.

Em C D
So may it be with you in every sorrow
Em C D
As storms of grief and trial weave their shrouds.
Em C D
There is a place of refuge for the morrow—
C D G
You’ll find it as you rise above the clouds.

G D Em C
Above the clouds—the clouds of earth’s repining—
G D G
The child of faith may rise on eagles’ wings
Em C D
To find the son of Righteousness e’er shining
C D G
And peace transcending all these earthly things.
 I GAVE MY LIFE FOR THEE

1.
D G D Bm G A
I gave My life for thee, My precious blood I shed,
D D7 G D A GD
That thou might’st ransomed be, and quickened from the dead.
A G D A GD
I gave, I gave My life for thee, What hast thou given for Me?
G D A D
I gave, I gave My life for thee, what hast thou given for Me?

2.
D G D Bm GA
My Father’s house of light, My glory-circled throne,
D D7 G D A GD
I left for earthly night, For wanderings sad and lone;
A G D A GD
I left, I left it all for thee, Hast thou left aught for Me?
G D A D
I left I left it all for thee, Hast thou left aught for Me?

3.
D G D Bm GA
I suffered much for thee, More than thy tongue can tell,
D D7 G D A GD
Of bitterest agony, To rescue thee from hell;
A G D A GD
I’ve borne, I’ve borne it all for thee, What hast thou borne for Me?
G D A GD
I’ve borne, I’ve borne it all for thee, What hast thou borne for Me?
 SINNER’S PRAYER © 2002 Derrol Sawyer
Am C Dm F Am
Deliver me from my sin. Oh, Lord, make the change from within.
Am C Dm F Am
Wash me and make me clean, that Your glory in me might be seen.
C G Am F Am
Create in me a pure heart; from Your face let me never depart.
C G Am F Am
Let my tongue sing praises to You, and good works may my hands always do.

Am C Dm F Am
Perfect love, perfect peace; Your righteousness, perfect release.
Am C Dm F Am
Such joy I could not find in the world which I’ve now left behind.
C G
But in You, Oh Lord, will I trust.
Am F Am
In Your strength conquer self, conquer lust.
C G
For You are my Rock, my Salvation, my All,
Am F Am
My Redeemer, You’re there when I call.
C G Am F Am
Oh, give thanks to our God for His wonderful works toward men.
C G
Though like sheep we have strayed He has shown us the way
Am F Am
And in Him there is new life again.
Am C Dm F Am
O, friend, taste and see how pleasant knowing Jesus can be.
Am C Dm F Am
Open your heart and you’ll find that today’s the acceptable time.
C G Am F Am
For all that I tell you is true, What He’s done for me He’ll do for you.
C G
Run swiftly to Him, shed the fetters of sin.
Am F Am
He is love and He’s waiting for you.
[Chorus 2x] F G A
 And in Him there is new life again.

THERE IS A BALM IN GILEAD

C Am C Am C Dm G
There is a Balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole.
C Am C Am F G C
There is a Balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul.

C Am Em C Am FG
Sometimes I feel discouraged and think my work’s in vain.
C Am Em C G Am F
But then the Holy Spirit revives my soul again.

C Am C Am C Dm G
There is a Balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole.
C Am C Am F G C
There is a Balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul.

C Am Em C Am FG
If you cannot preach like Peter, If you cannot pray like Paul.
C Am Em C G Am F
You can tell the love of Jesus and say He died for all.

C Am C Am C Dm G
There is a Balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole.
C Am C Am F G C
There is a Balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul.
 COME AWAY
Words/Music Harold Curtis
2nd verse words Cindy Sawyer
Capo 1

G C G C D
Come away to a quiet place, come away and seek His face.
C D G Em C D G
Bring your cares and joys to Him and you will find His grace.

C D G Em C D G
For the Lord’s not in the thunder, and the Lord’s not in the wind.
C D G Em C D G
But He will speak in a still small voice if you’ll only let Him in.

G C G C D
When you’ve found that quiet place, in the Word His love you’ll trace.
C D G Em C D G
Christ will come and dwell in you and His glory you’ll embrace.

C D G Em C D G
For the Lord’s not in the thunder, and the Lord’s not in the wind.
C D G Em C D G
But He will speak in a still small voice if you’ll only let Him in.

C D G Em C D C G
But He will speak in a still small voice if you’ll only let Him in.
 THE FINAL CALL
G C G C
I see the signs around me in the world today. I feel a sense of urgency – this is not the time to play.
G C
Yet I put off till tomorrow the work that should be done today.
G C
And the clock keeps ticking steadily as God’s children go astray.

G C
Do you hear Him calling out to you as you’re busy day to day?
G C
Do you hear Him say I miss you, spend some time with Me and pray.
G C
You’re not wrestling with flesh and blood – you need wisdom from above
G D
To carry out the great commission and share the message of My love.

G D C D G
Children won’t you heed the final call? The harvest is ripe and the Saviour bids us all.
G C G D
He says Seek ye first the kingdom and proclaim to one and all Christ is coming back – get ready.
G D G D C
Choose the narrow way – hold steady. Put away all sin and heed the final call.

G C
The time is now – don’t put it off. Tomorrow’s not yours, anyway.
G C
There are souls out there with questions and they’re standing in your way.
G C
Eternal life or death – the call is yours. Chose your destiny today.
G D
If you refuse the rocks will cry out – straight the path, prepare the way.

G D C D G
Children won’t you heed the final call? The harvest is ripe and the Saviour bids us all.
G C G D
He says Seek ye first the kingdom and proclaim to one and all. Christ is coming back – get ready.
G D G D C
Choose the narrow way – hold steady. Put away all sin and heed the final call.

G D C D G
Children won’t you heed the final call? The harvest is ripe and the Saviour bids us all.
G C G D
He says Seek ye first the kingdom and proclaim to one and all. Christ is coming back – get ready.
G D G D CG C
Choose the narrow way – hold steady. Put away all sin and give the final call.

© 2002 Derrol Sawyer

Capo 1 HE PRAYED FOR ME
(John 17:20) © 2002 Derrol Sawyer

G D
1. When I need courage, when I need grace,
Em C G
When clouds seem to hide His loving face,
C G
The prayer of my Saviour comes to mind
D C G
And strength and sweet freedom I find.

CHORUS:
C Bm
He prayed for me, He prayed for you.
D G
Our desperate need He already knew.
C Bm
A righteous man’s prayer avails, it’s true.
Am D C G
Jesus prayed for me and you.

G D
2. The prayer of my Mother was answered one day,
Em C G
I gave my heart to Jesus and entered the Way,
C G
If the prayer of a Mother can bring such reward
D C G
Much more the prayer of Jesus our Lord?

G D
3. He prayed that we would be one with Him
Em C G
That His glory through us would shine from within.
C G
He’ll work in us, to will and to do.
D C G
Take courage, my friend, He prayed for you.

GIVE ME JESUS

G Em C G
1. In the morning when I rise, In the morning when I rise,
Em C CDG
In the morning when I rise, Give me Jesus.

Bm C CDG
CHORUS: Give me Jesus, Give me Jesus,
C G CDG
You may have all this world, Give me Jesus.

G Em C G
2. Dark midnight was my cry, Dark midnight was my cry,
Em C CDG
Dark midnight was my cry, Give me Jesus.

G Em C G
3. Just about the break of day, Just about the break of day,
Em C CDG
Just about the break of day, Give me Jesus.

G Em C G
4. And when I come to die, Oh, when I come to die,
Em C CDG
When I come to die, Give me Jesus.
 BABY BOY’S LULLABY
Words: Cindy Sawyer Music: Derrol Sawyer © 2002

C Dm G C
Sunshine Bright Hold him tight; Gently rock him off to sleep.
Dm G C
Baby Boy full of joy; In Jesus’ gentle hands He’ll keep.
F Em F C
Mom and Dad, you’ll be glad; As you train him up to know
F Em F G
Right from wrong, weak from strong; Show him safely how to grow.

C Dm G C
Teach him now, why and how; Don’t believe that he’s too small.
Dm G C
Do not wait, or hesitate; Soon he’ll be so strong and tall.
F Em F C
The first few years will be mirrors; Of Baby Boy when he is grown.
F Em F G
The work you see before he’s three; Will tell what kind of seed you’ve sown.

C Dm G C
The Golden Rule’s the perfect tool for teaching Baby Boy God’s plan,
Dm G C
How to stay in the happy way of loving service to God and man.
F Em F C
Sunshine Bright Hold him tight; Gently rock him off to sleep.
F Em F G C
Baby Boy, full of joy; In Jesus’ gentle hands He’ll keep.
 GATHER UP THE FRAGMENTS
© 2002 Derrol Sawyer©

C Am F C
Got to leave in the morning for the eight to five.
C Am F G
I’d rather be at home but we’ve got to survive.
C Am F C
Yet my heart longs to be with you to work and to play.
C Am F G C
Sometimes I wish that there could be more hours in the day.

C Am F C
Daddy, listen to my song; I’ve practiced all day long.
C Am F G
A few moments of my time will help our love grow strong.
C Am F C
Just a word of encouragement, a snuggle and a smile,
C Am F G C
You know we only have them for just a little while.

Am Em F C
[REFRAIN] Gather up the fragments, let nothing be lost,
Am F G
Gather up the fragments of time.
C Am
Every day in a tangible way
F G F G C
Lord, teach me how to show what my heart longs to say.

C Am F C
Family morning worships, quiet evenings’ bliss,
C Am F G
Wood-getting, snow sledding, times we all will miss.
C Am F C
In a moment they’ll be gone, but before that day arrives
C Am F G C
We’ll work to keep forever Jesus in our lives.
[REFRAIN]

Am Em F G
[Bridge] Thank You for this time to show our children Your love.
C Am F G
Guide us, Lord, and lead us safely to our home above.

C Am F C
Driving down the road together, a story’s always fun.
C Am F G
Deed of kindness for the needy bind our hearts as one.
C Am F C
When this old world’s time is through and eternity’s begun.
C Am F G C
I want to hear “Thou faithful servant, enter in, well done!”

[REFRAIN]
 NEARER, MY GOD, TO THEE
Capo 3

1.
G D C G D
Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee!
G D C G D C G
E’en though it be a cross That raiseth me!
G C G C G D
Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, To Thee,
G D C G D C G
Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee.

2.
G D C G D
Though like a wanderer, Daylight all gone,
G D C G D C G
Darkness be over me, My rest a stone;
G C G C G D
Yet in my dreams I’d be Nearer, My God, To Thee,
G D C G D C G
Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee.

3.
G D C G D
Or if, on joyful wing Cleaving the sky,
G D C G D CG
Sun, moon, and stars forgot, Upward I fly,
G C G C G D
Still all my song shall be, Nearer, My God, To Thee,
G D C G D CG
Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee.