| Sister Song Courtney A. Streb At night I’d tuck you in, turn out the light and run to my bed So you wouldn’t be caught by the monster I remember all the games we’d play, and the songs we’d sing Mary had a little lamb, her fleece was white as snow And my boyfriend took me to the candy store, and he bought me candy Why can’t you be better? Why can’t you just be my Baby sister? As we grew I found friends & we, went out every night So you found other things to spend your time on You grew so pale and thin, I didn’t notice In the hospital, you starred up at the ceiling When you turned off the light, that monster caught you I found you on the floor, you’d been there for an hour I arrived in the nick of time, held you in my arms & we sang Mary had a little lamb, her fleece was white as snow And my boyfriend took me to the candy store, and he bought me candy That night I tucked you in, turned out the light & said, “I love you.” So you wouldn’t be caught by the monster ...again |
| She Courtney A. Streb from romans 6-8 She met a guy named Ashira (I will sing), She likes him ‘cause he sings her to sleep She trusted him with her soul and her body, She didn’t know it then, he was lying She gave her all and he walked out, away, never looked back She had lost a soul and a body She searched the world and couldn’t find what she looked for I do not understand what I do, for what I want to do, I do not do What I hate I do, I do what I hate, I do Enslaved by lies, united with death, She’s got nothing good within her She wants to do good, But the only thing she’s good at is evil Passion at work, in her body, the only fruit she bore was fruit for death I know that nothing good lives in me, That is in my sinful nature I have the desire to do what is good, but I can’t What a wretch I am who will rescue me from this death (AHHH) Does anyone know what I have been through? Then a man came, dressed in white, Girl I come for you, now you are resurrected She’s still a slave, but a slave of good, lies are not her master, the man gave her a new life reborn in her spirit a new body, a new soul, She benefits from holiness and eternal life Though you used to be a slave to sin, Now you obey the form of teachingto which you are entrusted You have been set free from sin, now you are a slave to righteousness (AHHHH) She realized we all are slaves of good or evil |
| Long & Winding Courtney A. Streb 9/24/01 I walk down this road, long and winding Where it leads, no one knows. Why’d you lead me here and leave? & I don’t know where I’m going, but you could lead me this far You passed by so long ago, No I, I don’t remember (at all) I’ll sit here all day, until you meet with me I’ll wait ‘til your eyes meet mine For there’s none on Earth, who love me like you do I’ve tried to find someone else, it’s impossible & I walk tword you, you don’t, you don’t see me & I try to reach you, but you are so far away (I can’t see you) I cry out, Please come and rescue me I don’t know where else to turn You know where I am, come and get me You know all I am, and have (nothing) & I walk tword you, but you didn’t hear my call & I run to you, but you didn’t see me fall (again) I pick myself up, brush off, & then I stumble In a corner I sit and cry Your hand, Big and strong, you hold it out to me I grasp your thumb, hold me father & You walk with me, down, the winding road & you run and dance, with me, Oh please hold me close (again) |
| Bittersweet Courtney A. Streb I hide form your loving eyes, But they see, they see me, Still I try to hide. And I don’t know if you are here, but I hope you are. You say you’ll always be with me, but why should you love me? And I know you are all that I, all I need, But I am scared of what you might mean to me. In my room, all alone. In a crowd, all alone And I hope you are right beside me, ‘cause I don’t know you are. When you speak I try to hear, but sometimes I just plug my ears. And I see all you’ve done, done for me. But I still can’t understand, oh why, you love me. My home is broken-down like crystal thrown to the ground. You see? Do you see me; inside out and pushed around? With you, endless possibilities Without you, I fall to my knees And I want to be with you. Show me what I need to prove My worthiness of the love you’ve given. And I scream, “I don’t know, Show me where to go.” You smile, “OH my dear, there’s no need to fear.” My home was broken-down, like crystal thrown to the ground. Open up your gates I trust in you with steadfast faith. Humble all who dwell on high, you are the Rock Eternal You are a refuge for the poor. You are a shelter from the storm. And I know your shroud enfolds. Your sheet covers the nations. You will wipe away all tears. Surely This Is our God. And I thank you for your teachings. Through your grace we will learn righteousness. My home was broken-down, like crystal thrown to the ground. I know you’re here with me I hear your voice, I know you see. Guide me toward your fame. Bittersweet I’m not the same. |
| One Church Courtney A. Streb from psalm 133 We are one, we are one, One in the Holy Spirit We are one, we are one, One Family We are one, we are one, One in Christ In Christ We’re Free It’s so good & it’s so pleasant, when we stand together in Unity One Body, One Spirit, we’re called to One Hope One Lord, One Faith, One God and Father of All It’s so good & it’s so pleasant, when we stand together in Unity It’s so good & it’s so pleasant, when we stand together in Unity Love your neighbor as yourself, this Law above all Love your God above all else, Servant, Savior, Halleluiah It’s so good & it’s so pleasant, when we stand together in Unity |
| The Carpenter & The King Courtney A. Streb You make the rain that falls down. You make the sun that shines down You make the wind, You make the clouds You make the rain that falls down Far across land, sea, and time; wandering, looking for me. He was the kindest of Carpenters one could ever see. Soon in his wanders he met a King. This King he didn’t believe that this insignificant Carpenter could love me the way I be. Searching, Hoping, Looking for me “Kill!” said the King to his men, “Under the evening star. The wandering Carpenter should not hope to follow his love very far.” Into the wood with dagger drawn, the men pierced flesh in part. But, don’t you fret, don’t you cry, our Hero crawled out barely harmed. Wounded, Wailing, Watching to see. Searching, Hoping, Looking for me. Into the dungeon went Carpenter, & that is where he found me. Embracing with happiness at his find, he called for the watchman to see. After a struggle, the guard went down, & we escaped with his key. Into the wood we met his knights, for Carpenter was the true King. The knights, they stormed the tower. They seized the rebel king Carpenter took his thrown. I stood by his side Searching, Wailing, Finding me. Hero, Winning, Triumphantly Finding me, triumphantly, finding me |
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| Anyone Courtney A. Streb spring 2004 from Isaiah 6 Picture this: You are lost and dismayed, broken and afraid… But Jesus came to give you new life Is there Anyone? Who’d go Anywhere and say Anything? Picture this: Someone’s hurt and alone, with nowhere to call home Will you point to the love…Jesus above Is there Anyone? Who’d go Anywhere and say Anything? Anyways, Jesus lived and died, and rose to bring new life Freed you from your sin, and made you whole again Picture this: Everyone you know, wearing a white robe And one less left to burn, everywhere you turn. Is there Anyone? Who’d go Anywhere and say Anything? Who will go? |
| Draw Courtney Streb spring 2004 from a lecture by Dick Grout (developing a christian philosophy of music) No more shame and loneliness No more hate and bitterness We have the victory in Christ When I turn away from me Turn from all my selfish deeds All else fades away but Christ I’ll draw close, He’ll draw nearer As He speaks, I’ll hear clearer He won’t run away, or hide away, But I’ll hide in Him Unveiled eyes see His holiness Look down and know my brokenness No longer I who live, it’s Christ I’ll draw close, He’ll draw nearer As He speaks, I’ll hear clearer He won’t run away, or hide away, But I’ll hide in Him |
| Always With You Courtney A. Streb from my diary (poetical angst) When the walls crowd in on you And nobody seems to care Know that I’m always with you Know that I am there Though my friends are foes, (and) they’re all I see Yet I will be glad, He is for me When tragedy strikes twice And there’s no one to turn to Hope and pray for a better day & Know I have many for you Though darkness falls and all is dim I know His light will shine, I’ll trust each step to Him When the walls crowd in on you (as they will) And nobody seems to care Know that I, I’m always with you And I am always there; I’m always there |
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