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Here are the titles (and lengths) of each song and the singers (along with their age at the time of recording). Scroll down to read the credits, see our photos, post comments, etc.
1. Better Than Candy (1:50) - Lisa (11)
2. To Praise You (1:53) - Joy (14), Lisa (6), Serena (9), Sarah (12), Tasis (9)
3. Brand New Clothes (2:10) - Serena (9)
4. Every Day (:55) - Lisa (6)
5. Whatever (1:20) - Serena (9), Lisa (6)
6. God So Loved (1:18) - Joe, Joy (14), Lisa (6), Sarah (12)
7. I Wonder Why (1:29) - Stuart (9)
8. Gimme 5 (1:53) Joe, Joy (13)
9. When You Are In Danger (3:08) Joe, Stuart (9)
10. Cabbage Patch Dolls (2:52) - Sophia (13)
11. Transformers (3:15) - Joe
12. Walk With Jesus (1:23) - Joy (13)
13. Better Than Candy (Hoedown) (1:47) - Joy (14), Lisa (11)
14. A to Z (1:10) - Joe, Stuart (9)
15. Target Jesus (2:00) - Joy (14)
16. Guess What! (2:06) - Joe
17. Obviously! (1:48) - Joy (14)
18. I Am With You (1:52) - Joe, Serena (9)
19. I Am Yours (2:04) - Sophia (13)
20. PJ Prayer (2:21) - Joy (20), Tammy
21. For You / Por ti (2:14) Joy (13), Tammy, Joe
22. Cada día (:55) - Lisa (6)
23. Yo estoy contigo (1:52) - Lisa (6)
24. ¡Chócale! (1:53) - Joy (13), Tammy, Joe, Silas (8), Lisa (5)
25. Camina con Cristo (1:48) - Joy (13)
26. Te amo, Jesús (1:51) - Joe
27. Oración en piyama (2:21) - Joy (20), Tammy
Accompaniment Tracks:
28. Better Than Candy / Te amo, Jesús (1:50)
29. Better Than Candy (Hoedown) (1:46)
30. To Praise You (1:53)
31. When You are in Danger (3:08)
32. Cabbage Patch Dolls (2:53) {CABBAGE PATCH KIDS® is a registered trademark of Original Appalachian Artworks, Inc.}
33. Transformers (3:09) {TRANSFORMERS® is a registered trademark of the TOMY Company, Ltd.}
34. Target Jesus (2:00)
35. Obviously! (1:47)
36. I Am Yours (2:04)
37. PJ Prayer / Oración en piyama (2:20)
Total time: 74:30Lyrics, continued:
12. Walk With Jesus
To get to heaven you gotta go straight
Walk on the path behind Jesus
Next to this road there are detours and dangers
So don’t turn to the right or the left
/ Walk...with Jesus. /
Get down off your throne
Pass Pride Street
You’ll have to cross through the fountain
A door will be in front of you
Enter the church, and you’ll not be far from heaven as you
/ Walk...with Jesus. /
13. Better than Candy (Hoedown version)
Birthday parties, flying a kite
Playing with dogs, staying up late at night
Ice cream and chocolate, donuts and sweets
These are a few of my favorite treats
But I love you, Jesus, more than these things
You’re better than candy; you’re more fun than swings
Everything else lasts only a while
But you last forever; you make me smile
14. A to Z (see Revelation 1:11-17)
Hey, B., see that Man? Oh, gee!
He is Jesus, such a sight to see
Curious as it may be
He loves you, and he loves me
Now I know my A to Z
Next time won’t you sing with me
Hey, B., see that Man? Oh, gee!
He is Jesus, such a sight to see
Curious as it may be
He loves you, and he loves me
Now we know our A to Z
We’re as happy as can be
We’re as happy as can be
We know our A to Z!
15. Target: Jesus
The Father is the Archer
The Spirit is the Bow
The Son is the Target
You’re the arrow
The Father is the Archer
The Spirit is the Bow
The Son is the Target
You’re the arrow
You’re the arrow
Place yourself in the hand of the Archer
Brace yourself for a swift departure
He wastes no time pointing you
Toward the image of his Son (3x)
16. Guess What
Guess what! There’s someone who loves you
Guess who! He loves me too
Guess what! There’s someone who died for you
Guess who! He lived as a Jew
Guess what! Guess who!
Guess what! Guess who!
Guess what!
Can you guess who?
I’ll give you a clue
Guess what? There’s someone who’s watching
Guess who? He’s got you in view
Guess what! There’s one who can change you
Guess who! He’ll make you brand new
Guess what! Guess who!
Guess what! Guess who!
Guess what!
Can you guess who?
I’ll give you a clue
Guess what! Not all go to heaven
Guess who! Only a few
Guess what! There’s one who can take you
Guess who! I think you know who
Guess what! Guess who!
Guess what! Guess who!
Guess what!
Can you guess who?
I gave you a clue
It’s Jesus! You guessed it right
Christ Jesus! He’s heaven’s light
Yes, Jesus! You’re in his sight
I’m sure you knew it all along (3x)
17. Obviously! (with motions)
Some things go without saying (cover mouth)
Some things are open and shut (arms out; then a clap)
Some things are staring you right in the face (exaggerated staring at someone)
Some things are simply clear-cut (one hand axes the palm of the other hand)
Plain as day (hand on forehead, shielding eyes from the sun)
Clear as a bell (hold up imaginary bell and strike it twice)
Standing out like a sore thumb; ouch! (holding thumb; face grimaces)
Right in view; in front of you (pointing at the floor)
As plain as the nose on my face (touch nose)
Some things go without saying (cover mouth)
Some things are open and shut (arms out; then a clap)
Some things are staring you right in the face (exaggerated staring at someone)
Some things are simply clear-cut (one hand axes the palm of the other hand)
God’s love (arms form X across chest)
Your need, indeed (point at someone)
The fact that we’re all gonna die someday (laying head on hands on shoulder)
Because of sin (fingers do the shame-shame sign)
We can’t get in (shake finger and head)
To heaven (point up)
But Christ (touch each wrist)
Is the way (use both index fingers to point upward)
Some things go without saying (cover mouth)
Some things are open and shut (arms out; then a clap)
Some things are staring you right in the face (exaggerated staring at someone)
Some things are simply clear-cut (one hand axes the palm of the other hand)
Some things are simply clear-cut (one hand axes the palm of the other hand)
Some things are simply clear-cut (one hand axes the palm of the other hand)
18. I Am With You (Genesis 28:15)
I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go
I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go
You are with me and will watch over me wherever I go
You are with me and will watch over me wherever I go
God is with me and will watch over me wherever I go
God is with me and will watch over me wherever I go
God is with you and will watch over you wherever you go
God is with you and will watch over you wherever you go
19. I Am Yours
Jesus, I am yours
Jesus, I am yours
Cleanse me so that you can live inside of me
Do all you need to do so I can truly be forever only yours
20. PJ Prayer
I feel so comfy in my pajamas
Cuddling with my mommy, daddy, gramps or grandma
I like feeling cozy, warm and safe and snuggly
Thank you, God, for these things
I feel so comfy in my pajamas
Cuddling with my mommy, daddy, gramps or grandma
I like feeling cozy, warm and safe and snuggly
Thank you, God, for these things
[End: ...you give me, a home and family; my home and family]
Some kids are sleeping tonight out in the streets alone
They have no bed, no pajamas, no parents, and no home
God, please protect and help them
Show them that you are there
Provide them a home and family
Food and clothes to wear
21. For You / Por ti
Jesus died for you
Jesus died for me
Jesus died
Jesus died
He paid our penalty
Jesús murió por ti
Jesús murió por mí
Jesús murió
Jesús murió
Nuestro castigo pagó
Jesus is alive
Jesus is alive
He rose again from the grave
Now He’s at the Father’s side
Jesús resucitó
Jesús resucitó
Resucitó
Resucitó
Luego al cielo volvió
Jesus will return
Jesus will return
We wait for Him expectantly
We’ll live with Him eternally
Jesús regresará
Jesús regresará
Regresará
Regresará
Al cielo nos llevará
22. Cada día
Domingo, lunes, martes, miércoles, jueves, viernes, sábado
Cada día es bueno para alabar al Señor
Domingo, lunes, martes, miércoles, jueves, viernes, sábado
Cada día es bueno para leer la palabra
Domingo, lunes, martes, miércoles, jueves, viernes, sábado
Cada día es bueno para servir al Señor
23. Yo estoy contigo
Yo estoy contigo, voy a cuidarte por dondequiera que vayas
Yo estoy contigo, voy a cuidarte por dondequiera que vayas
Tú estás conmigo, vas a cuidarme por dondequiera que vaya
Tú estás conmigo, vas a cuidarme por dondequiera que vaya
Dios está conmigo, va a cuidarme por dondequiera que vaya
Dios está conmigo, va a cuidarme por dondequiera que vaya
Dios está contigo, va a cuidarte por dondequiera que vayas
Dios está contigo, va a cuidarte por dondequiera que vayas
24. ¡Chócale!
Cristiano eres tú
Cristiano soy yo también
¡Chócale! ¡Chócale! ¡Chócale!
El cielo es tu destino
Al cielo voy yo también
¡Chócale! ¡Chócale! ¡Chócale!
Pecadores fuimos tú y yo
A los dos Jesús salvó
E iguales somos a los ojos del Señor
Pecadores fuimos tú y yo
A los dos Jesús salvó
E iguales somos a los ojos del Señor
¡Chócale!
25. Camina con Cristo
Para llegar al cielo hay que seguir derecho
Sigue por el camino, detrás de Jesucristo
Al lado de este camino hay desvíos y peligros
No debes doblar a la derecha ni tampoco a la izquierda
Camina... con Cristo
Camina... con Jesucristo
Bájate de tu trono; pasa la Calle del Orgullo
Hay que cruzar por la fuente; una puerta estará enfrente
Al entrar a la iglesia ya te queda cerca
No estás lejos del cielo mientras caminas con Cristo
Camina... con Cristo
Camina... con Jesucristo.
26. Te amo, Jesús
Celebrar mi cumpleaños
Bañarme en el mar
Jugar con mis amigos
Pintar y dibujar
Helados, pasteles, chocolate y maní
Estas son las cosas que me gustan a mí
Pero más aun que a éstas te amo, Jesús
Más que a los columpios, el circo, los dulces
Estos duran sólo un rato, no más
Pero tú, para siempre, me alegrarás
27. Oración en piyama
En mi piyama siento comodita
Con Mamá, Papá, Abuelo o Abuelita
Abrazada, protegida, amada y querida
Por estas cosas, gracias Dios
En mi piyama siento comodita
Con Mamá, Papá, Abuelo o Abuelita
Abrazada, protegida, amada y querida
Por estas cosas, gracias Dios
[Fin: ...me has dado cama, hogar y familia; cama, hogar y familia]
Esta noche algunos niños están durmiendo afuera, solos
Ellos no tienen piyama, padres, casa ni cama
Ayúdales, Dios, por favor
Muéstrales tu presencia
Dales ropa, comida, cama, hogar y familia
