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In the Joy of the Season

by Lura Daniels-Ball

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1.
Joy to the world, the Lord is come Let earth receive her King Let every heart, prepare Him Room And heaven and nature sing, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven and nature, Let heaven and nature sing, Oh lei it sing Gloria, in excelsis deo Gloria, in excelsis deo Shout to the Lord, all the earth, Let us sing Power and majesty, praise to the King; Mountains bow down and the seas will roar At the sound of Your name. I sing for joy at the work of Your hands, Forever I'll love You, forever I'll stand, Nothing compares to the promise I have, No nothing compares to the promise I have No No, nothing compares to the promise I have in You. Nothing compares with you, You are my King Joy to the world
2.
Breath of Heaven I have traveled many moonless nights Cold and weary with a babe inside And I wonder what I've done Holy Father, You have come And chosen me now to carry Your Son I am waiting in a silent prayer I am frightened by the load I bear In a world as cold as stone Must I walk this path alone? Be with me now, be with me now Breath of Heaven, hold me together Be forever near me, Breath of Heaven Breath of Heaven, lighten my darkness Pour over me Your holiness for You are holy Breath of Heaven Do you wonder as you watch my face If a wiser one should have had my place? But I offer all I am For the mercy of Your plan Help me be strong, help me be, help me Breath of Heaven, hold me together Be forever near me, Breath of Heaven Breath of Heaven, lighten my darkness Pour over me Your holiness for You are holy Breath of Heaven, hold me together Be forever near me, breath of Heaven Breath of Heaven, lighten my darkness Pour over me Your holiness for You are holy Breath of Heaven, Breath of Heaven Breath of Heaven
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I wonder as I wander I wonder as I wander out under the sky How Jesus the Saviour did come for to die For poor on'ry people like you and like I; I wonder as I wander out under the sky When Mary birthed Jesus 'twas in a cow's stall With wise men and farmers and shepherds and all But high from God's heaven, a star's light did fall And the promise of ages it then did recall. If Jesus had wanted for any wee thing A star in the sky or a bird on the wing Or all of God's Angels in heaven to sing He surely could have it, 'cause he was the King I wonder as I wander out under the sky How Jesus the Saviour did come for to die For poor on'ry people like you and like I; I wonder as I wander out under the sky
4.
Mary did you know Mary did you know that your baby boy would some day walk on water? Mary did you know that your baby boy would save our sons and daughters? Did you know that your baby boy has come to make you new? This child that you've delivered, will soon deliver you. Mary did you know that your baby boy would give sight to a blind man? Mary did you know that your baby boy would calm a storm with his hand? Did you know that your baby boy has walked where angels trod? And when your kiss your little baby, you have kissed the face of God. Oh Mary did you know The blind will see, the deaf will hear, the dead will live again. The lame will leap, the dumb will speak, the praises of the lamb Mary did you know that your baby boy is Lord of all creation? Mary did you know that your baby boy would one day rule the nations? Did you know that your baby boy is heaven's perfect Lamb? This sleeping child you're holding is the great I am
5.
Wonderful Child Medley Jesus, Jesus Oh What a wonderful child Jesus, Jesus so holy, meek and mild New life, new hope new joy H e brings Oh listen to the angels sing Singing glory, glory, glo oh ry To the new born King Jesus, Jesus Oh What a wonderful child Jesus, Jesus so holy, meek and mild New life, new hope new joy H e brings Oh listen to the angels sing Singing glory, glory, glo oh ry To the new born King Go tell it on the mountains over the hills and everywhere Go tell it on the mountains that Jesus Christ is born While shepherds kept their watching Over silent flocks by night, Behold throughout the heavens, There shone a holy light: Go, Tell It On The Mountain, Over the hills and everywhere; Go, Tell It On The Mountain That Jesus Christ is born. He is Born Joyful, joyful, we adore thee, God of glory, Lord of love; hearts unfold like flowers before thee, opening to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away. Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day! All thy works with joy surround thee, earth and heaven reflect thy rays, stars and angels sing around thee, center of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowery meadow, flashing sea, chanting bird and flowing fountain, call us to rejoice in thee.
6.
Silent Night All is calm, all is bright Round yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace. Sleep in heavenly peace. Neath' a silent star a town is sleeping. Flocks are safe within their fields, secure from their daily lives. Silent night, holy night, Sleep in heavenly peace. Sleep in heavenly peace. Silent night, holy night, Wondrous star lend thy light. With the Angels let us sing, Hallelujah to the King. Christ the Savior is born Christ the Savior is born
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The Christmas song Chestnuts roasting on an open fire Jack Frost nipping at your nose Yuletide carols being sung by a choir And folks dressed up like Eskimos Everybody knows a turkey and some Mistletoe Help to make the season bright Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow Will find it hard to sleep tonight They know that Santa's on his way He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh And every mother's child is gonna spy To see if reindeer really know how to fly And so I'm offering this simple phrase To kids from 1 to 92 Although its been said Many times, many ways Merry Christmas to you...
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Merry Christmas with love She leaned her head on the window Watching evergreen bend in the snow Remembering Christmas the way it had been So many seasons ago When the children would reach for their stockings And open the presents they found The lights on the tree would shine bright in their eyes Reflecting the love all around But this year there's no one to open the gifts No reason for trimming the tree And just as a tear made its way to the floor She heard voices outside start to sing Merry Christmas to all who may dwell here Merry Christmas if even just one May the joy of the season surround you Merry Christmas with love The carolers sang as she opened the door Faces of friends in the crowd And all of the shadows of lonely reminders Were driven away by the sound Now the heart that for years had been silent Was suddenly filled with a song As she clung to their hands like a child in the night She found herself singing along Merry Christmas to all who may dwell here Merry Christmas if even just one May the joy of the season surround you Merry Christmas Merry Christmas to all who may dwell here Merry Christmas if even just one May the joy of the season surround you Merry Christmas with love
9.
Have yourself a merry little Christmas Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your hearts be light From now on our troubles will be out of sight, Have yourself a merry little Christmas Make the Yuletide gay From now on our troubles will be miles away, Here we are as in olden days Happy golden days of yore, Faithful friends who are dear to us Gather near to us once more Through the years we all will be together If the fates allow Hang a shining star upon the highest bow, Here we are as in olden days Happy golden days of yore, Faithful friends who are dear to us Gather near to us once more Through the years we all will be together and If the fates allow Hang a shining star upon the highest bow, And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
10.
"Wind Beneath My Wings" (In the style of Gladys Knight) It must have been cold there in my shadow, to never have sunlight on your face. You were content to let me shine, that's your way. You always walked a step behind. So I was the one with all the glory, while you were the one with all the strength. Oh, Oh, Oh, Only a face without a name for so long. But I never once heard you complain Did you ever know that you're my hero, and everything I would like to be? I can fly higher than an eagle, with you as the wind beneath my wings. It might have appeared to go unnoticed, but I've got it all here in my heart. Oh I want you to know I know the truth, yes I know the truth. That I would be nothing without you. Did you ever know that you're my hero? You're everything I wish I could be. I could fly higher than an eagle, with you as the wind beneath my wings oh oh oh oh with you as the wind beneath my wings.
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I Surrender All (Traditional Hymn arr. Cece Winans) All to Jesus I surrender All to Him I freely give I will ever love and trust Him In His presence daily live All to Jesus I surrender Humbly at His feet I bow Worldly pleasures all forsaken Take me, Jesus, take me now, I surrender all, I surrender all All to Thee my blessed Savior I surrender all Ad Lib – All, oh-oh, Ooo, Yea- yea-yea yeah, Ooo-ooo-ooo, All to Jesus I surrender Make me Savior wholly thine May Thy Holy Spirit fill me May I know Thy power divine I surrender all, I surrender all All to Thee my blessed Savior I surrender all OH - OH I surrender all, I surrender all All to Thee my blessed Savior I surrender all All to Thee my blessed Savior I surrender all

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Dedication:
This project is dedicated with love to my mother and father Marylee and Wilburn H. Daniels who are now with the Lord; to my husband Lionel and my children Langston, Lauren and Lawrence; to my siblings Marilyn, Charles, Mary, Winfred, Garrett, Audrey and Iva. They have been my source of strength, motivation and my first fans! There is no place like home and nothing like family.

Special Thanks:
Lisa Marie Carr, Joanne M. Morris, Karen L. Wade, Ebony Cunningham, CCCF family of Faith Rev. James K. McKnight Pastor, Lena Cole Dennis, all of my Kickstart pledgees (too many to name), Tim Wynn, Josh, Keith, Wanda, Maya and the gang at Sonic Fuel, Mindy Rosario, Shell, Audrey and the Heavenly Father.

Remarks:
“Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” --Psalms 100:1-2 (NIV)

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released December 1, 2013

Produced by: Lura Ball, Heartsung
Mastered by: Lionel J. Ball for tone and quality
Design/Layout: Compubase Printing Los Angeles
Engineered by: Jeff Vaughn
Recorded at: Sonic Fuel Studios, El Segundo, CA www.sonicfuelstudios.com
Rhythm Section: Del Atkins, Bass, Ka’Cye Thompkins, Drums and Tony Coleman, Piano
luraball@gmail.com

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Lura is an acclaimed independent gospel recording artist, who has been performing since she was 11. Trained at UC Berkeley and USC, she is vocally skilled in multiple genres such as classical, gospel, jazz, R&B and pop, but ministering God’s word in song is her calling. Lura is known for her rich tones, soaring vocals and a unique ability to emote her songs. ... more

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