worship
Roughly twenty five years ago, Peter Heath and I started writing songs together. We took a hiatus of twenty years, but for the last year we have been collaborating on songs again. Peter, as you may know is an occasional contributor to Eclectic Christian, who now lives half way around the world. Through the miracle of modern technology we have been able to work together on five new songs. Peter is very much the driving force on the songs, and the primary contributor. I am honored that he puts my name on them as co-writer.
Read. Listen. They are not yet professional recordings but are still very listenable. I have put our most recent song, and my personal favorite, first. We have also included chord charts for all the songs should you wish to play them yourself or introduce them to your worship team. If you would like to use them for your church, simply let us know that you are doing so. In any case, please let us know what you think, we would love your feedback.
Your Will Be Done
Peter Heath & Michael Bell
Chord Chart
1. With His hands He carved the wood
Blessed the children, broke the bread
Healed the sick, Touched the outcast
Carried my cross, the hands of God
My hands are His, To work, to serve
My hands are His, To bless, to heal
My hands are His, for the glory of His name
His perfect will be done
2. With His voice He calmed the sea
Blessed the poor, prayed for you and me
Called the dead from the tomb
Said, “It is done,” the voice of God
My voice is His, to bless, to praise
My voice is His, in any – way
My voice is His, for the glory of His name
His perfect will be done
3. With His feet He traveled the land
From temple courts, to Samaritans
Strode the waves, bowed in the Garden
Walked out of the tomb, the feet of God
My feet are His, to go, to stay
My feet are His, any – where
My feet are His, for the glory of His name
His perfect will
My life is Yours, I give it all
My life is Yours, for any call
My life is Yours, for the glory of Your name
Your perfect will be done
Everything I Want
Peter Heath & Michael Bell
Chord Chart
You are perfect, holy,
Infinite love and mercy
You are purest of light
I am a shadow of You,
You are perfect, holy,
Wonderful grace and beauty
You are purest of light
Glorious, awesome God
You are everything I want,
Everything I need
You’re beyond my reach
Until you reach for me.
You are everything I want,
Everything I need
Oh, draw me in
Till you are all I see.
Follow
Peter Heath & Michael Bell
Chord Chart
1. You lift me up to the mountain
Overwhelm with Your wonders
You rescue me from the pit
And give me strength to stand
Day by day You have met me here
Day and night You have held my hand
So lead me on, lead me on
CH1. God of David, God of Joseph
I will follow, I will follow You
God of Heaven, Lord of my heart
Lead the way, I will follow You
2. You bring me water in the desert
Cool streams for my soul
You call my name in the storm
And trade my chaos for peace
Day by day You have met me here
Day and night You have held my hand
So lead me on, lead me on
CH2. God of David, God of Joseph
I will follow, I will follow You
God of Heaven, Lord of my heart
Lead me on, lead me on (go to CH1)
Tag. Lead the way, Lead me on
I will follow You (repeat)
Never Alone
Peter Heath & Michael Bell
Chord Chart
1. If You lead me away to the farthest side
Of heaven and earth, You are still my guide
You are there, You are there
2. Anywhere for the sake of Your holy name
I will joyfully go, trusting in the claim that
You are there, You are there
CH. Where can I go without You?
There is no hidden place
Where can I go beyond You?
The compass can’t erase
Your love for me
You are ever near
3. From the blessing of home to the farthest land
I am never alone, I am in Your hand
You are there, You are there
God So Loved
Peter Heath & Michael Bell
Chord Chart
Ch. God so loved (God so loved)
God so loved the world
Boundless love (Boundless love)
God so loved the world
You so loved (You so loved)
You so loved the world
1. You gave us light and gave us life
Created us a home
Met every need beyond belief
Poured blessing down like rain
2. You’ve chosen us for royal priests
To pass the blessing on
Till every tribe and nation falls
In worship at the throne
3. You sent Your Son to live a life
Of sacrifice for us
To heal our hurts and set us free
And die upon that cross
The ransom paid, forgiveness made
Grace and justice one
Sin and Death and Satan crushed
And Life Eternal won
Michael Bell
Joshua Hearne
Tim Melton
Joel Black
Mike
This was a surprise! As I was listening I was reminded of what Oswald Sanders said: “God has given the church gifted song writers to help His less gifted children pour out their worship and praise, and we can take their words and make them our own”. More than anything I must first comment on the beautiful spirit present in these recordings. I found myself worshiping along. Although they are all a blessing I think my own favorite is “Everything I Want”…especially the line “You’re beyond my reach until you reach for me”. Thank you for sharing this music! I just began attending a new church and am not connected enough yet to suggest new worship songs but I will keep them in mind to pass on when I feel comfortable to do so.
wow! I will be back to check the rest, but God so loved is Great! Tomorrow morning this music will bless my coffee. i will let you know how the others sit with me, but for now i go to bed singing God so loved! Thanks!
Cynthia and Will,
Thank you for your kind comments. I hope the songs can bless many others. Peter is grateful that he has a church and worship team that encourage him to introduce the new songs to the congregation as part of their worship time.