Sunday, January 12, 2014

Travel Day and Revival In Pictures - West Plains, Missouri


We were able to have church Friday night at Junction Hill Pentecostal church. We had a good crowd and a good service. Even though the weather was nasty and the majority of the services were canceled because of it, the services we had were good and the fellowship with friends was grand.

All good things must come to an end in this world and so our visit with all of our friends in West Plains concluded Saturday morning. We loaded everything up, cranked up the BoggsMobile and left about 11:00 in the morning. We only stopped once at the Flying J in Joplin to empty the holding tanks so we made good time to Oklahoma. I think we pulled in to Iron Post Holiness Church a few minutes after 4:00. Iron Post is near Locust Grove, Oklahoma.

Bro. Kevin and Sis. Teresa Webster were at the church to welcome us and Pastor Travis Martin stopped in a few minutes later to make sure we had everything we needed. We are among great friends here so we are sure to have a good time AND a good revival.

We do have a few pictures from our week in West Plains. Sis. Galiher's cooking was worth the price of admission and the pictures can not tell the whole story. I hope you enjoy all of the food pictures and all of the smiling faces.

God bless you all and hope you have a great Sunday.

Davy

Bro. and Sis. Galiher


































































Saturday, January 11, 2014

Apps That Help Me Reach My Goals

Note from Odie

Hello friends!!

I hope the new year is off to a good start for you. As you have been reading ours is off to a flying start. We love being with the Galihers the whole family is a bundle of fun. They keep me rolling in laughter. I feel so blessed to call them my friends. 



I was excited for a new year to start. I view it has a clean page in the story of my life. No I can not change my past but I can move forward in the future.   I have  some goals for 2014. I have a group of friends helping this time. I'm excited about what is ahead with us working together. 




Since September I have been trying to shed some weight. It is coming off slowly. It feels good to see it leaving. You all know my love for food, some days I struggle to persevere. I am committed to seeing my goal. Also it helps to know I'm not alone in this fight! 

There is an App for the iPhone/iPad called Restaurant Nutrition. It helps me choose healthy options when eating out. I get hungry just looking at the list of restaurants. 


Each year I see lots of room for growth spiritually.  I am just a week into to 2014 but I am working hard on this area. I enjoy having apps and things to help me accomplish this daily. All of these are free to iTunes users. 



I love Blue Letter Bible. It is easy to navigate, the study features are nice and searching for scriptures is so easy. You do not have to be connected to the internet to use Blue Letter Bible. They do offer some more features when connected to wifi. You can listen as the bible is read to you when connected to the internet. 



I also have the bible in MP3 format on my iPad. I like to listen as I read along. It helps with pronouncing big words. I found my Bible MP3 program at Dollar General a few years ago. Each each book of the bible is one long track so I have keep track of the time everyday when I finish reading. Dad has Alexander Scourby reading the Bible on MP3. You can get those from Christian Book Distributor. They are reasonably priced. www.christianbook.com

Another app I have enjoyed for awhile is Bible One Year. It tells you what chapters to read every day to read the Bible through in a year. You can mark the chapters off as you go to keep track of what you have read. 



I am really enjoying the devotional I am using in addition to my Bible reading (pictured below). So far it is both challenging and encouraging. The verses given are not always KJV, so I look them up in my Bible. This book gives me something to ponder through the day. Thanks to an iTunes gift card I bought it from iBooks for free. Both iBooks and Kindle offer the book for $3.99. They offer several devotionals if you are looking for extra help.



I am sure there are many great apps and helps I am not aware of at this time. Many apps work for some but do not fit everyone. It is fun application swapping with friends. What apps do you use?

It is not to late to start working toward your goals in 2014. This is a couple of mine for this year. Have a wonderful weekend. 

Odie

Friday, January 10, 2014

Lyrics - This Is How It Feels To Be Free - Davy, Kelly and Odie Boggs

The song list and lyrics from our CD This is How It Feels To Be Free.

1. He Came Through (The Lord Came Through)
Ashley Cleveland, James Hollihan, Russ Taff, Walter H. Wilson Jr./Warner-Tamerlane Pub. Co./BMI
2.  You Saved Me
Jeff Silvey, Michael Puryear/Milene Music, BMG Music Pub., Inc./BMI
3.  God Says You Can
Marcia Henry, Karen Peck/Chesnut Mound Music, Karen Peck Music/BMI
4.  I Think I’ll Take Some Time
Bryant Jones Sr./Ship Publishing/All Rights by Just Mike Music/BMI/2nd verse written by Sharon Whitley
5.  When Nothing But A Miracle Will Do
Rhonda Elizabeth Belford, Aaron Wilburn/House of Aaron Music/BMI
6.  Redeemed                                              
Gerald Crabb/Crabb’s Song Music/BMI
7.  This Is How It Feels To Be Free                
Sean Craig, Dave Clark, Don Koch/Ariose Music, Praise Song Press, Admin. By E.M.I Pub./ASCAP
8.  I’m At Your Mercy
Harrie and Joyce Martin McCollough, Jeff Silvey/Berlin Rd. Music, Joyce Martin McCollough Pub., Willow Branch Pub./BMI
9.  Soon Be Gone
Davy Boggs/Odie Podie Music/BMI
10.  Do Your Little Part
David Rose/Odie Podie Music/BMI
11.  Power To Restore
Davy, Kelly and Odie Boggs, Rick Combs/Odie Podie Music/BMI



He Came Through
(The Lord Came Through)
Ashley Cleveland, James Hollihan, Russ Taff, Walter H. Wilson Jr./Warner-Tamerlane Pub. Co./BMI

Picture Moses at the Red Sea shore
Old Pharoah knows he can't run no more.
Those waters are way too deep and wide
and they can't swim and they can't hide.
Though he was just a man
Moses raised his hand
And the Lord came through, He heard their cry.
When hope was gone He turned the tide.
You can shake your head, But you know it's true.
When there was no other way
The Lord came through.
2nd Verse
King Darius and all his men
They threw old Daniel in the lions den.
He had done no crime but he had to pay.
For praying to the Lord three times a day.
But at the break of dawn they came looking for his bones
But the Lord came through, He pulled him out.
He tamed the lions, He shut their mouths.
You can shake your head, but you know it's true
When there was no other way
The Lord came through.
3rd Verse
These stories gathered dust upon the shelf
Until I fell into a trap I made myself.
My stuggles only brought me pain.
And I knew that I could never break those chains
But the Lord came through, He rescued me.
He broke the lock and set me free.
You can shake your head but I'm living proof.
When there was no other way
The Lord came through.
Final Chorus
The Lord came through. He always does.
With His power and with His love.
You can shake your head but you know it's true,
When there was no other way
The Lord came through.

You Saved Me
Jeff Silvey, Michael Puryear/Milene Music, BMG Music Pub., Inc./BMI

When I look into the mirror
I know I wouldn’t be here
If not for you
When I caused you so much pain
And you could have turned away
Your faith held true
When my life had turned to ashes
And my dreams went up in smoke
You were the constant one
My only source of hope
Chorus
You saved me
At each and every turn
As I stood frozen on the bridges I would burn
You saved me
When I was my own worst enemy 
Your love is the key that set me free
Lord you saved me
2nd Verse
When I look up at the cross and consider all it cost
I stand amazed
Then I’m driven to my knees
Cause my mind cannot conceive
Your endless grace
You know the very number
Every hair upon my head
You loved me and you chose me
Before I took my first breath.

God Says You Can
Marcia Henry, Karen Peck/Chesnut Mound Music, Karen Peck Music/BMI
(1st Verse rearranged by Kelly Boggs)

After years of serving the Lord
The only life you’ve ever lived
You left it all to find yourself
The freedom you thought you’d missed
But the open arms of your heavenly Father
Welcome you home again. 
You have no confidence to stand
But God says you can
Chorus
If God says you can you can do anything
Put your trust in Him and just believe
He’ll work it out somehow
When you find yourself starting over again
Begin by putting it all in His hands
Though the world says you can’t
God says you can
2nd Verse
Pressures of life will grind you down
‘Til you’ve passed the point of coping
No comfort you find on the left or the right
No reason left for hoping
The outlook is grim
But not according to Him
He’s always got a better plan
The world says you’ll never stand
But God says you can
Bridge
God is my rock, my sword and shield, I’ll trust Him faithfully
He said I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.
                          
I think I’ll Take Some Time
Bryant Jones Sr./Ship Publishing/All Rights by Just Mike Music/BMI/2nd verse written by Sharon Whitley

Well, I know it’s been said a time or two
It’s no secret what God can do
He did it for my mother, He did it for my father
He’ll do it for me, and for you too.
I’ve had so many ups and downs, 
Seems like my world goes round and round,
I look to Jesus and then I found,
My feet were planted on higher ground.
Chorus
I think ( I think)  I’ll take (I’ll take) some time (some time)
To praise the Lord.
For He (for He) has been (has been)
The Lord’s been mighty good to me.
I think (I think) I’ll take ( I’ll take) some time (some time)
To praise the Lord.
I want to thank Him for saving me.

2nd Verse
When the day of Pentecost was fully come,
After ten days of seeking the Son.
There came a sound like a rushing wind,
tongues of fire fell down on each of them.
One night as I had knelt in prayer,
The Holy Ghost came and met me there.
I gave Him my heart, I gave Him my soul,
Since then He’s had complete control.

When Nothing But a Miracle Will Do
Rhonda Elizabeth Belford, Aaron Wilburn/House of Aaron Music/BMI

When you’ve tried everything
And everything you’ve tried has failed
You’re standing at the harbor
And your ship of hope has sailed
Friends have no answers
Peace just can’t be found
Oh but there’s a hand of mercy
That can turn it all around
Chorus
When nothing but a miracle will do
There’s nothing that the hand of God
Cannot bring you through
I know He’s more than able
And He will deliver you
When nothing but a miracle will do
2nd Verse
When you’ve cried out in the darkness
And no one seems to hear
Just because you can’t see Him
Doesn’t mean He isn’t near
Perhaps He’s only waiting
Till you’ve done all you can do
Until He’s the only thing
That’s left to hold on to
Bridge
I hear Daniel, Jonah, Peter and Paul
They’re shouting with Lazarus
He delivered us all.

Redeemed
Gerald Crabb/Crabb’s Song Music/BMI

There is a word that’s so dear to my heart
It’s brought light to my dark dreary soul
For without it my end would be pain and despair
God’s city I’d never behold
2nd Verse
You know Satan once held me so firm in his prison
I’d never get out so it seemed
Until one day I heard footsteps down the hall of the dungeon
And a voice cried I’ve come to redeem
Chorus
Redeemed, the best thing I’ve ever heard
I’ve been brought here from there by that precious word
I’m free, I’m forgiven, I’m washed and I’m clean
Jesus bought me
Thank God I’m redeemed
3rd Verse
Oh how Christ loved us so much He was willing
To die on an old rugged tree
His blood was my payment
Once now and forever
I’m His thank God I’m redeemed

This is How It Feels To Be Free
Sean Craig, Dave Clark, Don Koch/Ariose Music, Praise Song Press, Admin. By E.M.I Pub./ASCAP

There’s a wall that has been standing
Since the day that Adam fell
Sin is where it started
Sin is why it held
Speaking as a prisoner
Who was there and lived to tell
I remember how it felt
I could hear the sound of freedom
Like a distant voice who called
And beckoned me to follow
Where I had never gone
Though my heart was willing
I just stood there at the wall
Praying somehow it would fall
But in a cross I found the doorway
And a hand that held the keys
When the chains fell at my feet
For the first time I could see
Chorus
This is how it feels to be free
This is what it means to know that I am forgiven
This is how it feels to be free
To see that life can be more than I imagined
This is how it feels to be free
This is how feels to be free, yeah.
2nd Verse
There are days when I’m reminded
Of the prison I was in
Like a living nightmare
Burning from within
I can feel the voice of evil
I can hear the call of sin
But I won’t go back again
See, once I tasted freedom
Then the walls could bind no more
Since mercy gave me wings to fly
Like an eagle I can soar
Bridge
Somewhere there’s a prison
Where the chains still bind
There but for the grace of God
Those walls could still be mine
So for all the captives I say.

I’m at your Mercy
Harrie and Joyce Martin McCollough, Jeff Silvey/Berlin Rd. Music, Joyce Martin McCollough Pub., Willow Branch Pub./BMI

Been hiding from the heartache, covering the pain
Hoping that the past would disappear
But all my buried failures are staring back at me
Every time I look into the mirror
Truthful accusations, my verdict has come in
Guilty of trangression, I’m convicted once again
Chorus
Lord I’m at Your Mercy, I’m drowning in despair
I’ve come crawling back to you with burdens I can’t bare
On my knees before you I am broken and ashamed
Lord I’m at your mercy so let your mercy reign
2nd Verse
Your love is overwhelming, it’s patient and it’s kind
And I will always marvel at Your grace
Every time I stumble I know I’m not alone
You stood by me through every trial I faced
Lord you’re my defender, forgiving every fault
So I now surrender, let the gavel fall

Soon Be Gone
Davy Boggs/Odie Podie Music/BMI

God spoke to Hezekiah a man of God of old
He had no time to call his friends or count up all his gold
For God had took away his days,
All that he could do was pray
Set Your house in order
Soon be gone
Chorus
We’ll soon be gone, soon be gone
This old world is all but ended, soon be gone.
All our treasures here will pass
We’ll be on our way at last
We’re gonna leave this world a shoutin’
Soon be gone.
2nd Verse
Each day we spend down here we’ve got one less day to go
‘Til we leave our earthly dwelling and take up our mansion home
Golden streets and mansions fair
Death and heartache won’t be there
We’re gonna shout around the throne
When we get home.
3rd Verse
The troubles that fall around us here won’t be up above
The hatred that is cast on us will be joy, peace and love
If we make Jesus Christ our king
Love Him more than anything
Gonna ride the clouds to glory
Soon be gone.

Do Your Little Part
David Rose/Odie Podie Music/BMI

Jesus took a little fish and bread
He blessed it and the multitude it fed
What He had did not seem like very much
But a little made a lot with God’s touch
Chorus
Oh be willing to do your little part
And do it from the bottom of your heart
What you have may not seem like very much
But a little makes a lot with God’s touch
2nd Verse
If it’s nothing but stand and clap your hands
Just do it and the Lord will understand
For He knows all about you any way
He’ll be your judge on that great judgment day

Power To Restore
Davy, Kelly and Odie Boggs, Rick Combs/Odie Podie Music/BMI

A life filled with wonder
Everything in place.
Just one moment of pleasure
Leaves you in disgrace.
You’re looking for an exit
From this place you’ve walked into.
But is God so understanding
That He would rescue you.
I need to tell you friend
Defeat is not the end.
Chorus
Power to restore
When sin has left you blind.
Power to renew
Your heart, your soul, your mind.
Power that abounds
With grace and love and more.
In the cross of Christ
Power to restore.
2nd Verse
It’s easier to give up
Turn and walk away.
But God is seeking children
Who may have lost their way.
He sent Jesus to the cross
To bring back all the lost.

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Have You Encouraged Somebody Today?

We have another layer of snow coming down as I type Wednesday night and it is mixed with some freezing rain or ice. The weather app on my phone is calling it "Freezing Drizzle." Whatever the mix it has made for some very slippery conditions so we were not able to have church Wednesday night. Hopefully it will clear up in time for church Thursday night.

Hank the Church Dog AKA Hank the Tank needed some attention yesterday while Odie was outside. Hank does not have a clue how special he is. Odie has been running from every dog in the world for over 28 years but Hank has captured her heart!





He was one happy dog!



He is a might jealous when I go over to pet Daisy. He does not mind if I pet her he just wants one hand on him!



I had some hot water ready to set her free but I could not get Odie to lick the bus when the temperature was about 10 degrees. She may have heard stories about that some where.



Have You Encouraged Somebody On Purpose Today? I have and it came back 100 fold.

My phone rang today with some encouragement on the other end of the line. It was a distant cousin of mine that I see very rarely. I am talking 3-4 times over the last 10 years. They were sitting in the house trying to stay warm and passing the time by listening to music. They were playing the CD that I posted the lyrics too yesterday, Cradled In Grace and also the next CD after that one This Is How It Feels To Be Free.

I suppose she found my number on the newer of the CDs and called me up. She had nothing but encouraging things to say and it came at a perfect time. You would have thought by the way she went on that our music that she was listening to was the best music she had ever heard.

I try to encourage people on purpose on a regular basis. I want that to be a regular part of my life. I want it to be in my very nature to provide comfort, cheer and inspiration to others. But that phone call gave me a little extra inspiration today. Her call made me want to call somebody I had been thinking of and pass along the good deed. In response I tried to encourage several of my friends and acquaintances today.

Have you told somebody today how much they brighten your life when you think about them. You might be surprised how much it would help them and how much it would help you in the process.

After writing the paragraphs above I noticed a new email had came in. We have never received an email from this person as far as I know. The note was encouraging us to press on through the difficulties in life and keep ministering to folks in need. It was very hard to read such a heartfelt letter with out crying on my keyboard. 

God is amazing. He allows someone unexpected to encourage us with a phone call. That inspires me to reach out and encourage a few more folks. God then allows somebody else to come out of left field and strengthen us even more. Let's see if we can start a few more circles of hope, strength and encouragement.

Davy

Lyrics - Cradled In Grace - Davy, Kelly and Odie Boggs

Song List and Lyrics for our CD, Cradled In Grace.

Davy

1.  It Came To Pass
Joyce  McCollough
Joyce Martin McCollough Publishing,
Willow Branch Pub./BMI

2.  He’s An On Time God
Dottie Peoples
Dottie Peoples Publishing/ASCAP
3rd verse written by Davy Boggs

3.  I Stand Redeemed
Christina Deqazio/Kelly Garner/Belinda Smith
Centergetic/Centergy Music

4.  I’m Coming Back to Praise The Lord
Lana Rank
Odie Podie Music/BMI

5.  Until He Came
Davy and Kelly Boggs
Odie Podie Music/BMI

6.  He’s Father To Me
Gerald Crabb
Crabb’s Song Music/BMI

7.  They  Don’t Know What God Knows
Sonya Isaacs Surrett
Isaacs Family Pub./Pisgah Ridge Music/BMI

8.  New Mercy
Words and music by Randy Phillips, Denise Phillips and Dennis Matkosky 1997 Arlose Music (admin. by EMI Christian Music Pub.)/World of Pentecost Music (admin. by EMI Christian Music Pub.)/Matkosky Music/ASCAP

9.  Way Up On The Mountain
      (Down In The Valley)
Ira Louvin/Anne Young
Central Songs/BMI/EMI Music Publishing

10.  Can I Get Up?
Davy and Kelly Boggs
Odie Podie Music/BMI


It  Came To Pass
1st
Sickness must be present for healing to take place
Lives must be broken so they can be restored
We must stop looking at our hard times
Like they were dead end roads
But avenues to prove that He is Lord
Chorus
It didn’t come to stay it came to pass
The Lord will move that mountain
If you’ll ask
The trials that we see today won’t last.....no
It didn’t come to stay it came to pass
2nd
If I should live by sight
Then I would be beaten down
Cause I can’t see past these walls of circumstance
But faith will be my substance
And my hope is in the Lord
And He will turn my sorrow into dance
Oh and He will turn my sorrow into dance

Joyce McCollough/Joyce Martin McCollough Publishing, Willow Branch Pub./BMI

He’s An On Time God
1st                    
You can ask the children of Israel
Trapped at the Red Sea
By that mean old Pharaoh and his army.
The water all around and Pharaoh on their track
From out of no where God stepped in
And made a highway just like that.
Chorus
He’s an on time God, yes he is
He’s an on time God, yes he is
He may not come when you want Him
But He’ll be there right on time
He’s an on time God, yes He is
2nd
You can ask the five thousand
Whose hungry souls were fed
On the banks of the river with two fish and five loaves of bread
What a miracle He performed for the multitude
What He did way back then
He’ll do the today for me and you.
3rd
Mary and Martha were worried
So they sent for Jesus to come
But they laid their brother in the ground,
‘Cause the Lord never showed up
They said “Lord if you’d been here,
Our brother would not have died.”
He was four days late but Lazarus got up
‘Cause the Lord was right on time.

Dottie Peoples/Dottie Peoples Publishing/ASCAP
3rd verse written by Davy Boggs

I Stand Redeemed
1st
When I think of all my faults and my failures
When I consider all the times I’ve let God down
I am humbled by the grace He has extended
I’m amazed at the mercy I have found
I could never earn His love on my own
Yet every time I come before His throne
Chorus
I stand redeemed by the blood of the Lamb
I stand redeemed before the Great I Am
When He looks at me
He sees the nail-scarred hands
That bought my liberty
I stand redeemed
2nd
Even at my best I am unworthy
I have nothing precious I could give
A broken life is all I have to offer
Yet it’s a priceless gift to him
The bitter mark of sin will never fade away
But I can go before Him unashamed.

Christina Deqazio/Kelly Garner/Belinda Smith/Centergetic/Centergy Music

I’m Coming Back To Praise The Lord
1st
Long ago there were ten lepers
Who met Jesus on the way.
They cried out to Him for mercy
And He spoke to them that day.
As they went, it came to pass
Their healing they did see.
Then one of them returned
And fell down at the Master’s feet.  He Cried
Chorus
I’m coming back to praise the Lord
For I’ve received the promise of His word
No, I won’t let the rocks cry out
I’m gonna lift my hands and shout
I’m coming back to praise the Lord
2nd
The Good Shepherd went out searching,
Searching for this one lost sheep.
I was lost and I was lonely, darkness closing in on me.
With the light of love He found me,
Gently brought me to His fold
I’m so thankful for a Savior,
I want the world to know.
3rd
I want to thank Him for the blessings
That he gives me every day.
Yes, He wakes me up each morning,
Shining sunlight on my way
He puts food upon my table,
Gives me clothes to keep me warm
He’s my peace in times of trouble
He’s my shelter from the storm.

Lana Rank/Odie Podie Music

Until He Came
1st
Though He had all the power and riches desired,
There was yet one position He had not acquired.
He was a king with a royal holy name.
But He was never a savoir until He came.
Chorus
He was born in a manger a king without a throne,
A resident of paradise but here He had no home.
The one who had everything gave it all for me
And He became my savoir when He met Calvary.
2nd
A pure spotless lamb that had never know pain
Put on the flesh and blood of a mortal man.
The weight of the whole world He bore
A sacrifice for sin for evermore.

Davy and Kelly Boggs/Odie Podie Music

He’s Father To Me
1st
If you talk about life’s accomplishments
My words would be few
I don’t have much to boast of I can’t compare fame with you
No stories of places of splendor divine
But if you talk about my Father, I have plenty of time
Chorus
Tongue could never tell
Words could never spell what He means to me
Webster could never define His majesty
He’s the author and the finisher and everything between
He’s almighty and He’s Father to me
2nd
In creation His spoken words put chaos is place
In His likeness He formed me from a hand full of clay
A million of His stars Light up the black sea
He’s awesome and He’s Father to me

Gerald Crabb/Chestnut Mound Music/Crabb’s Song Music/BMI

They Don’t Know What God Knows
1st
Starring from the waiting room her eyes were filled with tears
She was trying not to question how her sickness could be real
Doctor after doctor gave her just a few more days       
But with her faith in Jesus she had the strength to say
Chorus
They don’t know the God I serve already knows the answers
They don’t know He still works miracles
And holds us in His hand
Man may give his best opinion on what the future holds
But I look up for my solutions
For they don’t know what God knows
2nd
Christians if we live our lives the way that Jesus would
Then surely there will be those who will persecute our good
And just as Jesus witnessed to the scorning multitude
Let’s tell those unbelievers that they can know Him too
Bridge
He’s still the greatest doctor in the land
And His love can reach the heart of any man

Sonya Isaacs Surrett/Isaacs Family Pub./Pisgah Ridge Music/BMI

New Mercy
1st
I thought that I had crossed the line.
Walked away from love one time
Too many.
I thought I used up all the grace
Set aside for my mistakes
So many.
On my knees I found to my surprise
That your mercy renews with the sunrise.
Chorus
Oh, you make your mercy new everyday.
You change my life in so many ways.
You cradle me in your sweet grace.
You fill me.
Yesterday, today, forevermore
There’s one thing I know for sure.
Fresh as the morning dew
You make your mercy new
Every morning.
2nd
All the wasted times that I had known
A prodigal away from home
Not knowing
Everyday your grace was multiplied
With forgiveness waiting to provide.
Bridge
To save the entire world
How much grace would it take?
When the sun comes up
There will be enough.

Words and music by Randy Phillips, Denise Phillips and Dennis Matkosky 1997 Arlose Music (admin. by EMI Christian Music Pub.)/World of Pentecost Music (admin. by EMI Christian Music Pub.)/Matkosky Music/ASCAP

Way Up On The Mountain
(Down In The Valley)
1st
There was darkness all around me
When my savior found me
Way down in the valley of despair
Then I told Him all my troubles
And all my joys He doubled
Now I’m back up on the mountain
Rejoicing in His care.
Chorus
I was down in the valley
Way down in the valley
When my savior heard my feeble cry
Now I’m back up on the mountain
Way up on the mountain
Drinking from the fountain
That never shall run dry.
2nd
Now, if you don’t watch old Satan
He’ll get you in the valley
He’ll hide you from the savior's guiding light
Oh but he will stay behind you
And he can never find you
If you wait up on the mountain
And fight a good fight

Ira Louvin, Anne Young/Central Music/ BMI/EMI Music Publishing

Can I Get Up?
1st Verse
Daddy caught me throwing rocks
And all my cousins laughed
It wasn’t very funny
As he led me down that path.
I knew what I had coming
Then I knew that he would say.
Come inside and sit a while,
Maybe later you can play.

All the men would sit inside
Oh the stories they would tell.
They talked of God and politics
About heaven and of hell.
The seconds seemed like hours
That old eight-day clock stood still.
Until I caught my daddy’s eyes
And asked like children will.
Chorus
Can I get up?
Have I been here long enough?
Can I get up?
Dad this sitting down is rough.
I think I’ve learned my lesson,
And I promise I’ll be good.
Oh daddy, can I get up?
2nd Verse
The laughter stops, my world crashes in,
Ravaged by my sin.
In spite of good intentions, Lord,
I’ve failed you once again.
I know that you could walk away
And I would never see your face.
Lord I know I’m guilty now
And I’m asking for your grace.
2nd Chorus
Can I get up?
This life of sin is rough.
Can I get up?
I’ve been down here long enough.
I’ve always known that you could help,
But I’ve wondered if you would.
Oh Father, can I get up?
Bridge
I haven’t meant to cause you shame,
I know that’s what I’ve done.
But I know you paid the price for sin
As if I was the only one.
Final Chorus
Can I get up?
I’ve wasted precious years.
Can I get up?
I’ve cried my share of bitter tears.
Can I get up?
This life of sin is rough.
Can I get up?
I’ve been down here long enough.
I’ve always known that you could help,
But I’ve wondered if you would.
Oh Father, can I get up?
Tag
I’ve always known that you could help,
Lately I’ve wondered if you would.
Oh Father, can I get up?

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