Songs from Marilyn's Heart is a collection of my original songs printed
in poetic form.
The songs
are arranged to encourage meditation on Christian precepts common to the Holy Bible
and manifested in the lives of Christians.
Beginning
in 2000, the songs were revealed. For me it became both a fascinating and mysterious
experience. I would wake up in the
middle of the night with new melody and lyrics filling my mind. They were so predominant and complete that I
could not ignore them. Climbing out of bed and snatching up my
mandolin I would record the melody in standard notation. Then
before the song could slip away I would scribble the lyrics on any available
scrap of paper. I soon found that
any hesitation of such action would result in the disappearance of the song. This
phenomena would occur sometimes 2 or 3 times a week over a period of 2 1/2 years. Religiously collecting over 150 songs they
soon became a significant part of my bluegrass-gospel repertoire. Sharing them at campouts and festivals soon
grew into a full-time traveling music ministry and the recording and marketing
of three CDs.
Now I
desire to share some of my songs in this written format for your pleasure and
contemplation. My prayer is that you will grow in your
understanding and trust in God as you reflect on the pairing of my words with
the words of sacred Scripture.
Table of Contents
Searching, Seeking, Finding, Redeemed by
Christ
Lost Flock of Sheep
Bought
with the Blood of Christ
Saving Grace
I am the Son of Man
Can You Believe?
What Can I Do?
Looking for Something
Walking Down a Hallway
Desert Dawn
He is Risen
Assurance and Comfort Promised by Christ
He is My God, I'll not be Shaken
The Lord is My Refuge
In the Shadow of His Wings
River of Living Water
God's Answer
Painting Pictures
Perseverance Enabled by Christ
Get Behind Me Satan
Grandma's Garden
Be My Lamp Lord
I'll Climb that Mountain
Somewhere Between Here and Heaven
Rejoice in the Good Times
Trust and Obey
Come
Worship the Lord
To
Be His Servant
Cracking Peanuts
You've
Got to Love Him
Faith,
Hope and Charity
You've
Got to Give
Good Deeds are Contagious
It's
All About Him
Thank You, God
Heaven, the Reward from Christ
Take Time to Taste Heaven
Someday
Somebody's Lifting Me Up Today
Farewell to Spring
God's One and Only Son
This is a sample from the book:
Looking for Something
Oh, I'm looking for
something; it may be green pastures.
I'm looking for
something; it may be true love.
I’m looking for
something but I don’t know where to find it.
I’m looking for
something to fill up my heart.
Now I've searched
the world over for riches and pleasures;
I’ve been to the
east and I've been to the west.
I’ve met with
kings; seen mansions and palaces;
But still I am
looking to fill up my heart.
I’ve read every
book looking for the answers;
I’ve studied the
wisdom of those gone before.
I’ve received all
my letters, rewards and my badges,
But still I am
looking to fill up my heart.
Now I have found
something! It isn’t green pastures.
I have found
something; not an earthly reward.
Jesus has found me;
He fills me with His spirit;
Now I have found
something to fill up my heart!
