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He Took Me As I Was

by Johnny Herring

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1.
WE NEED THE RAIN We need the rain, we need the rain We need the rain falling down on this dry & thirsty land, we need the rain We need the rain coming down ‘til it's flowing like a raging river, rushing Through the land, bringing total deliverance We need the rain, we need the rain   I need the rain, I need the rain I need the rain of the Spirit falling on my thirsty soul, I need the rain I need the rain coming down ‘til it's flowing like a raging river, rushing Through my soul until I am completely whole I need the rain, I need the rain. Lord let it rain, yes let it rain Let it rain down and fill up our dry and thirsty souls, oh let it rain Let it rain on down ‘til we are full to overflowing Then go through this dry land with strength & power in our hand Oh, let it rain, yes let it rain   There is famine in the land, not for bread or thirst, for water But a mighty scarce supply, of hearing the Words of the Father Rain.. rain.. rain.. Lord you know we need the rain Holy Ghost rain.. rain.. rain.. rain Rain.. rain... rain.. Holy Ghost rain...
2.
JESUS DUG A WELL Abraham was blessed of God, had need of many wells He dug his share, the number, not sure, I can tell After he died, the enemy, was there to fill them in When Isaac came along, he had to dig them out again Jesus dug a well, that will never run dry Come drink that living water, drink up don't be shy The devil cannot stop the flow, he'll try ‘til his bitter end Jesus dug a well, the devil cannot fill in Long ago, before the Cross, where Jesus gave His life The Priest would offer bulls and goats, for a sacrifice That only paid the interest, on the debt of sin It wasn't very long, he had to do it all again Maybe you have dug a well, and it's never deep enough When you need a drink the most, all it pumps is dust The Spirit is saying come, I'll show you what to do I'll be a well of water, springing up inside of you Jesus dug a well, that will never run dry Come drink that living water, drink up don't be shy The devil cannot stop the flow, he'll try ‘til his bitter end Jesus dug a well, the devil cannot fill in 
3.
LET GOD WORK IT Turn it over to God and let God work it For it's absolutely certain He'll work it, much better than you can Turn it over to God and let God work it That's near as it will get to perfect All things change for better in His hand   Maybe things in your life You would drop or at least change But after all your work and payday comes They're only rearranged Thoughts of defeat begin telling you Give up, why keep trying Emotions speaking loud and clear Inside you're surely dying Turn it over to God and let God work it For it's absolutely certain He'll work it, much better than you can Turn it over to God and let God work it That's near as it will get to perfect All things change for better in His hand   You say life has dealt some hard blows You been trying to work it out Coming up short every time Surely there's no doubt Struggling until you can't go any farther Don't you think it's time To give it to the problem solver
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HE TOOK ME AS I WAS Darkness and confusion Clouded my mind No peace, no satisfaction Could I find Until He came and Broke through my despair Now I have joy and Nothing can compare He took me as I was, and made me what I am He looked past all my fault He had mercy on this man Then He lifted me up With the outstretch of His hands He took me as I was, and made me what I am Now if you're hurt and lonely I know someone Who can heal all the pain Undo what's done He can carve out paths Through mountains high Give you hope and A future that is bright He took me as I was, and made me what I am He looked past all my fault He had mercy on this man Then He lifted me up With the outstretch of His hands He took me as I was, and made me what I am Help is near, don't you give up now Jesus is here, His hands are reaching out
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Run To Him 03:18
RUN TO HIM I run to Him, I run to Him When disappointments dim my way, I run to Him When I'm scared and alone like a little child Confused with doubts that consume my mind, I run to Him Life's always changing, it's never the same Tomorrow may bring sunshine or rain But God is always faithful and strong, He'll see us through I'll have to admit at times I don’t understand How things can go wrong and seem so out of hand Then I realize there's only one thing left to do I run to Him, I run to Him When disappointments come my way, I run to Him When I'm scared and alone like a little child Confused with doubts that consume my mind, I run to Him Life keeps handing me things I don’t want to accept Other times I squander things I should have kept But always still amazed at God's unending love I'm not always strong as people think me to be Sometimes the opposition brings me to my knees There I understand, I need strength from above, then I run to Him, I run to Him When disappointments come my way, I run to Him When I'm scared and alone like a little child Confused with doubts that consume my mind, I run to Him
6.
One Step 02:44
ONE STEP Take me up, one step higher, You oh Lord, are my desire Melt this cold heart with Your fire, fill me with Your love Bring me, one step closer, in Your arms where I know for sure I am safe, my future secure, fill me with Your love I spent years just wandering round Trying to find myself someway, somehow And through all the ups and downs Your love revealed, is what I found Take me up, one step higher, You oh Lord, are my desire Melt this cold heart with Your fire, fill me with Your love Bring me, one step closer, in Your arms where I know for sure I am safe, my future secure, fill me with Your love Here I am still serving You today Never thought I could, or could be loved this way I'm still amazed at the price You paid Every day this is what I pray Take me up, one step higher, You oh Lord, are my desire Melt this cold heart with Your fire, fill me with Your love Bring me, one step closer, in Your arms where I know for sure I am safe, my future secure, fill me with Your love Take me higher Bring me closer Higher Take me all the way Take me up, one step higher, You oh Lord, are my desire Melt this cold heart with Your fire, fill me with Your love Bring me, one step closer, in Your arms where I know for sure I am safe, my future secure, fill me with Your love
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LETTERS FROM HOME Half a world away is a hard place to be Away from your country Culture, home and family Lots of time to think of how You could have done things differently The price of freedom is not pain free Hours pass like days Weeks, eternity Longing for something familiar to see Depression plays its mind games Can't reach family on the phone But just in time you get a letter from home   Letters from home Take me back to the place Surrounded by your warmth Your love, your smiling face Letter from home Tell me it will be alright I'll make it back safely from this fight I cherish my letters from home In your words I can see our family Laughter fills the home Exchanging gifts around the tree How I long to be there, how I long to see So I'll send my love in a letter overseas Letters from home Take me back to the place Surrounded by your warmth Your love, your smiling face Letter from home Tell me it will be alright I'll make it back safely from this fight I cherish my letters from home Letters of support, letters of love Seal it with a kiss and a prayer from above Letters from home Take me back to the place Surrounded by your warmth Your love, your smiling face Letter from home Tell me it will be alright I'll make it back safely from this fight I cherish my letters from home
8.
Turning 30 02:05
TURNING 30 Good morning lovely woman Today we're turning thirty The coffee is a brewing and You're looking so pretty. Soon the coffee will be steaming In our cup As we head for the deck To watch the sun come up. Just sitting enjoying The cool morning breeze, As it tickles the leaves In the top of the trees Watching the birds As they're glidin’ by, As a cloud floats along Decorating the sky. Turning thirty Ain't we something Turning thirty   Out front, near the garden Gray kitten jumps high, As he is in route Chasing a butterfly The flowers are blooming and Smelling so sweet As my honey snuggles up Close beside of me. All the wonder I see Is nothing to compare To the one sittin' right beside me In that chair. I'm happy as a man Could ever be, For the one that the Lord Has provided for me Turning thirty Ain't we something Turning thirty
9.
My Lady 02:15
MY LADY You are the mother of our children You are my lover, you're my wife Always there when I need you Always sharing in my life And I thank the Lord For sending you my way Joining us together Hand in hand we have stayed Things have not always been easy As we've watched the years go by But it's love that's made the difference I trust we'll remain side by side Just the thought of life without you Makes me shiver deep inside I pray, Lord bless this special union And the lady that stands by my side
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Faith Walk'n 02:10
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3rd Heaven 03:12
12.
PUZZLE PIECES Pieces scattered all over the floor Colorful disarray Each uniquely shaped to fit In their own special place One by one the pieces are joined Linked together as one Little by little a picture is formed Until it's almost done    But there's one missing piece Where has it gone Looking under pillows And in between cushions Seems I've searched for so long And the puzzle will never be complete Without that special piece Amazing how something Seeming so small Holds the key to the masterpiece   Just like a puzzle, the body of Christ Is scattered all abroad God brings us together as part of His plan To see His kingdom come Each of us unique in our gifts God designed us that way Each playing a critical part In His glorious display God has fearfully and Wonderfully made you He has put in you a special gift Let go of your fear and insecurity You'll see exactly where you fit   Are you that one missing piece Where have you been We've been working and waiting Anticipating The final products' end But the puzzle will never see completion Without your special smile So come right on in We welcome you in You've made the waiting all worthwhile   Later that day I finally found The long lost puzzle piece It had been close by the entire time Hiding in shadows deep And how the Master smiles to see The puzzle now complete See how each person is treasured As an important part Of His masterpiece
13.
Headed Home 04:14
HEADED HOME Many times, along the journey The enemy would come around and say Don't' you know, you'll never make it You'll never make it all the way I said, devil, you may as well leave me alone For the greater One lives in me And by the mighty Holy Ghost power you see I'm still headed home    I'm headed home, I'm headed home Don't plan to stop or even turn aside Anywhere along the way I'm headed home, I'm headed home Not gonna stay here, I'm just passing through I'm headed home Jesus said, I'll go with you I'll go with you all the way to the end I'll bare you up, when you stumble I'll be your nearest friend I'll be right, I'll be right by your side When you're shaky, just lean on me It's not by your strength, but by my power you see That you're still headed home I'm headed home, I'm headed home Don't plan to stop or even turn aside Anywhere along the way I'm headed home, I'm headed home Not gonna stay here, I'm just passing through I'm headed home I’m headed home I’m headed home  

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13 original songs, recorded in Salado and Austin TX, mixed and mastered in Austin TX.

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released January 3, 2015

Produced and recorded by Johnny Herring in Salado, TX.
Mixed and Mastered by Chris Beall in Austin, TX.

Additional production and recording by Mark Herring in Austin, TX. www.markherring.com

Johnny Herring: all vocals, lead guitars, rhythm guitars, bass
Mark Herring: drums, bass guitars, rhythm guitars, harmonica

Drum engineering on We Need The Rain, Let God Work It and Run To Him by Chris Beall. www.chrisbeallmusic.com

Additional arrangement on Turning 30 by Chris Beall.

Photography by Joana Herring.
CD packaging and artwork design by Mark Herring.

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