A Place That I Know
Music and Lyrics
Run to Jesus
Glen: Most songs I remember writing, at least to some degree, and recording, at least to some degree. Not this one, however (except recording the harmony guitar parts, which was really challenging and fun, as I recall). If I didn't recognize the voices, I'd almost have to say that somebody else did it. So it's interesting that it ended up first on the CD.
Frances: Like Glen, I don't even remember recording this song, it just seems as if it came out of nowhere. When we sing it, it's as if a part of me is being set free, it feels so natural. There are some songs we sing that I know if I didn't sing them for ten years, I'd still know every note and every word. This is one of those songs.
Run to Jesus
There’s a place that I know,
Where the hopeless can go.
Broken hearts there are healed,
And the face of God revealed.
Oh, run into the arms of Jesus.
Bow before His holy wounded feet.
Run into the arms of Jesus.
Run to Peace.
There’s a Savior of Grace.
Mercy shines in His face.
And if you trust in His name,
He will save us from our shame.
Oh, run into the arms of Jesus.
Bow before His holy wounded feet.
Run into the arms of Jesus.
Run to Peace.
There’s a place that I know,
Where the hopeless can go.
Broken hearts there are healed,
And the face of God revealed.
Oh, run into the arms of Jesus.
Bow before His holy wounded feet.
Run into the arms of Jesus.
Run to Peace. Run to Peace.
Run to Peace.
He Delighteth
There is a place of forgiveness of grace,
Our God delighteth in mercy.
For all who come by the way of the Son,
Will find His pardon so plenty.
He delighteth,
Our God delighteth, He delighteth,
Our God delighteth in mercy.
Blood has been shed,
Christ is risen from the dead.
Our God delighteth in mercy.
So fall to your knees,
His forgiveness receive,
Our God delighteth in mercy.
He delighteth,
Our God delighteth, He delighteth,
Our God delighteth in mercy.
There is a place of forgiveness and grace,
Our God delighteth in mercy.
When All Is Said and Done
Glen: One night about 20 years ago, our family was going out to dinner. As I sat on the bed waiting for everybody to get ready, playing my guitar, this song landed in my lap pretty much whole (music and lyrics). I'd be hard-pressed to say it is not my favorite of all the songs I've ever written, and I love how it came out in production also.
Frances: I can clearly remember that night Glen wrote this song. He played it for me and the harmony/echo part as you hear it on the CD is just about the same as the first time I sang that part for him. Few of our songs happened that way.
When All Is Said and Done
When all is said and done only One will be left standing.
When all is said and done only One will be left standing.
When all is said and done only One will be left standing
on nail-scarred feet,
on nail-scarred feet.
Every knee shall bow and every tongue will be confessing.
Every knee shall bow and every tongue will be confessing.
Every knee shall bow and every tongue will be confessing
Jesus is Lord
In this very hour, we worship you Lord Jesus.
In this very hour, we adore you Lord Jesus.
In this very hour, we love you Lord Jesus,
with all of our hearts,
with all of our hearts,
with all of our hearts,
with all of our hearts.
When all is said and done only One will be left standing.
When all is said and done only One will be left standing
on nail-scarred feet,
on nail-scarred feet.
Every knee shall bow and every tongue will be confessing.
Every knee shall bow and every tongue will be confessing.
Every knee shall bow and every tongue will be confessing
Jesus is Lord
In this very hour, we worship you Lord Jesus.
In this very hour, we adore you Lord Jesus.
In this very hour, we love you Lord Jesus,
with all of our hearts,
with all of our hearts,
with all of our hearts,
with all of our hearts.
Avete le Fede
Glen: This is our eldest daughter's life motto, in Italian. When she told us about this, I just knew there was a song in it. There was.
Frances: This is absolutely one of my favorite songs of all time. Beyond Orange Moon, it may be my favorite song of ours. The fact that our daughter wrote the words is so touching to me. When Glen took them and made them into a song, it was just perfect. I love singing this song, it always “feels” right.
When we were first singing it and recording it, we couldn’t get it straight if it was “will live well” or “shall live well”. Our daughter’s original motto was “will live well,” but over time we decided the “shall” worked out better in the song.
Avete le Fede
Avete la fede in Deo sempre bene viveremo.
Avete la fede in Deo sempre bene viveremo.
Have faith in God always, have faith in God always
and we shall live well, and we shall live well.
Avete la fede in Deo sempre bene viveremo.
Have faith in God always, have faith in God always
and we shall live well, and we shall live well.
Avete la fede in Deo sempre bene viveremo.
Avete la fede in Deo sempre bene viveremo.
Have faith in God always, have faith in God always
and we shall live well, and we shall live well, and we shall live well.
Avete la fede in Deo sempre bene viveremo.
Have faith in God always, have faith in God always
and we shall live well, and we shall live well, and we shall live well.
Adagio, (for Christ the Creator)
(Instrumental)
(Instrumental)
Someone Had to Die
T'was the blood of patriots that made and keeps us free,
and still their lifeblood flows to guard, to guard sweet liberty.
But it doesn't seem to flow so freely, the river of my thanks,
how rarely does it seem that I have knelt to offer thanks.
and still their lifeblood flows to guard, to guard sweet liberty.
But it doesn't seem to flow so freely, the river of my thanks,
how rarely does it seem that I have knelt to offer thanks.
Oh give me a heart, my Lord, with eyes that ever see,
that freedom is so many things, but it is never free.
And help me to remember, Lord, oh keep it close at hand,
that this song was written with the blood spilled in so many lands.
T'was the blood which flowed at Calvary which made and keeps us free,
and at the throne of God and Christ it still avails for me.
And I wish that far more than I have my heart had given praise,
how rarely does it seem that I have knelt and offered thanks.
that freedom is so many things, but it is never free.
And help me to remember, Lord, oh keep it close at hand,
that this song was written with the blood spilled in so many lands.
T'was the blood which flowed at Calvary which made and keeps us free,
and at the throne of God and Christ it still avails for me.
And I wish that far more than I have my heart had given praise,
how rarely does it seem that I have knelt and offered thanks.
Oh give me a heart, my Lord, with eyes that ever see,
that freedom is so many things, but it is never free.
And help me to remember, Lord, oh keep it close at hand,
that this song was written with the blood spilled in so many lands.
The Savior said the truth shall make us free and I believe,
for He lived and taught and bore the cross, His grace we might receive.
And the truth that He was speaking of, the bright and shining light,
is that if we are to know sweet freedom, Someone had to die.
that freedom is so many things, but it is never free.
And help me to remember, Lord, oh keep it close at hand,
that this song was written with the blood spilled in so many lands.
The Savior said the truth shall make us free and I believe,
for He lived and taught and bore the cross, His grace we might receive.
And the truth that He was speaking of, the bright and shining light,
is that if we are to know sweet freedom, Someone had to die.
Oh give me a heart, my Lord, with eyes that ever see,
that freedom is so many things, but it is never free.
And help me to remember, Lord, oh keep it close at hand,
that this song was written with the blood spilled in so many lands.
that freedom is so many things, but it is never free.
And help me to remember, Lord, oh keep it close at hand,
that this song was written with the blood spilled in so many lands.
See the Baby
Frances: Almost every year, Glen will write at least one Christmas song. This is one of my favorites. Its soft sound and simplicity just remind me of the Baby Jesus in the manger.
See the Baby, Look into His face,
Hear the Spirit, As He speaks of love and grace,
As He speaks of love and grace.
In the humble manger, Glory from above,
Lies in quiet splendor, The gift of grace and love,
The gift of grace and love.
Look upon the Baby, Fall unto your face,
For lying in the manger, is the Lord of love and grace.
He is the Lord of love and grace.
Alma Mater
Capstone Christian School Alma Mater
Frances: I was a little surprised when Glen told me he had written an Alma Mater for our daughter's school. But when I heard it, I thought it was absolutely perfect. It was such a great honor to sing it a several of the graduations for the school.
Alma Mater
Onward and upward we arise,
Borne on eagles’ wings.
Seeking the wisdom God provides
For great and noble things.
We will remember fondly
These days of truth and light,
And all who helped to guide our way
Unto our future bright.
Tomorrow beckons, come and see
The life our Lord will give.
His promises we will believe,
And for His glory live.
We will remember fondly
These days of truth and light,
And all who helped to guide our way
Unto our future bright.
So
One day so long ago,
Our Lord died for us, this we know.
Oh, how He must love us so.
Oh, how He must love us so.
One day not so long ago,
His Spirit came into my heart I know.
Oh, how He must love me so.
And how I long to love Him so.
One day to Him we will go,
And His glory forever we will know.
And oh how Hell love us so,
Oh, how we will love Him so,
For with perfect hearts we’ll love Him so.
So.
So.
We’ll Sail This Morning
Frances: Glen wrote this song for my birthday the same year he wrote "September 2nd". That I recall, it is the only year I received two birthday songs!
This song is about our journey together through life and which is so aptly represented in our kayaking. It is an activity we both love and we especially love experiencing it together. Listening to it, I was impressed with how Glen's rhythm perfectly captured the sound and feel of the kayak paddles entering the water. The whole song makes me feel like I am out on the water once again.
The only thing I regret about this song is that I didn't sing on it. I would have loved to sing the harmony!
We’ll Sail This Morning
We'll sail this morning, oh lovely one,
at the first light of dawn in the east,
Looking with joy for the rising sun
that fills our hearts with such peace.
For another day is given to us
to share the wonder of grace.
A gift for which we could never find
a way to give enough thanks.
The wind, whether with or against us, love,
there's a voice heard deep in our souls,
Singing of an ancient and glorious love,
that fills us and makes us whole.
For another day is given to us
to share the wonder of grace.
A gift for which we could never find
a way to give enough thanks.
Onward and onward forever, love
our voyage has just begun.
And with all my heart and through the Spirit, love,
I give thanks to the Father and Son.
For this day and this life God has given to us,
to share the wonder of grace.
A gift for which I could never find
a way to give enough thanks.
A way to give enough thanks.
A way to give, to give enough thanks.
September 2nd
(Instrumental)
Frances: Glen wrote this song for my birthday (hence the name) and I was stunned when I heard it. It was so different from anything else he had ever done, but I loved it from the very beginning.
Why Do They Sing?
Why do they sing,
these men who've lost everything?
How can they smile,
when their hearts must be so broken?
Whence comes the song
in a life that must seem so wrong?
Why do they sing?
Oh why, why do they sing?
I think I see the source of their melodies.
I think I hear the voice in their rhapsody
It tells of a hope for those
lost so long ago.
Why do they sing?
Oh why, why do they sing?
I know why they sing.
Jesus, Jesus, oh, Jesus.
Jesus, Jesus, oh, Jesus.
Why do they sing, oh, why?
I know why they sing. . .
Jesus.
these men who've lost everything?
How can they smile,
when their hearts must be so broken?
Whence comes the song
in a life that must seem so wrong?
Why do they sing?
Oh why, why do they sing?
I think I see the source of their melodies.
I think I hear the voice in their rhapsody
It tells of a hope for those
lost so long ago.
Why do they sing?
Oh why, why do they sing?
I know why they sing.
Jesus, Jesus, oh, Jesus.
Jesus, Jesus, oh, Jesus.
Why do they sing, oh, why?
I know why they sing. . .
Jesus.
This Is Calvary
Glen: I love the musical simplicity of this song. Keeping it simple is the hardest thing for songwriters to do, and to accomplish well. I don’t know if I actually did that, but there's something about the starkness of this piece that I'm glad about.
Frances: When I first heard this song, I didn't like it nearly as much as I do now, and that saddens me. Having sung it a great deal, it has become one of my favorites.
It is simple, as Glen said, but that allows the depth of the message to pour through. I like too, how with the simplicity of the arrangement, the beauty of the guitar part really shines.
This Is Calvary
Sorrow and pain, Oh, sorrow and pain,
and a Lamb that was slain.
Sorrow and pain, Oh, sorrow and pain,
and a Lamb that was slain.
Oh this, oh this is Calvary.
This is the price that He paid
for you and me.
Sorrow and pain, Oh, sorrow and pain,
and a Lamb that was slain.
Thorns, nails and blood, and a heart that was torn,
and a soul so alone, so alone.
The darkest of night every comfort aflight,
yes, a soul so alone, so alone.
Oh this, oh this is Calvary.
This is the price that He paid for you and me.
Sorrow and pain, Oh, sorrow and pain,
and a Lamb that was slain.
We can never repay the sad price of that day,
when our Savior gave all, He gave all.
and a Lamb that was slain.
Sorrow and pain, Oh, sorrow and pain,
and a Lamb that was slain.
Oh this, oh this is Calvary.
This is the price that He paid
for you and me.
Sorrow and pain, Oh, sorrow and pain,
and a Lamb that was slain.
Thorns, nails and blood, and a heart that was torn,
and a soul so alone, so alone.
The darkest of night every comfort aflight,
yes, a soul so alone, so alone.
Oh this, oh this is Calvary.
This is the price that He paid for you and me.
Sorrow and pain, Oh, sorrow and pain,
and a Lamb that was slain.
We can never repay the sad price of that day,
when our Savior gave all, He gave all.
We can choose to recall, and to our knees we can fall,
and give our thanks for the price that He paid.
Oh this, oh this is Calvary.
This is the price that He paid
for you and me.
Sorrow and pain, Oh, sorrow and pain,
and a Lamb that was slain.
All in Jesus
Glen: In music, there is a principle of tension/resolution that gives songs drama and character. I feel this when singing or hearing this song. And the "All in Jesus" refrain always seems to me to denote our rest in Christ.
Frances: I love this message --"There is hope for the hopeless. . .", who else but Christians can say that?
I love the harmonics of the song. I wish you could see my copy of the words, there are little arrows up and down to remind me of what my voice needs to do since the same phrase "All in Jesus" repeats so often. When we sing it live, I have to keep count of how many times I've sung "All in Jesus" to know when the end of the chorus is coming. There are some songs that I like singing live and some which I like more in the recorded version, but this one wins in both categories. I do love the "Orange Moon Choir" effect we obtained in the recorded version. I don't know how many different tracks we laid down for the verses on this song, but it sounds like we have a whole group in there. When we sing it live, I love the way the echoes flow in and out of each other. I think it represents our relationship well. We echo each other and seem to flow in and out of each other in an easy, comfortable manner. I especially love the part when Glen echoes me on the bridge. I recorded one of my parts and added "All in Jesus" to the bridge. When I listened to it later he had come back and added the echo to it, and it has become my favorite part of the song. |
All in Jesus
There is hope for the hopeless.
There is sight for the blind.
There is life for the dying.
There is peace you can find,
All in Jesus. All in Jesus
All in Jesus. All in Jesus
There is Grace for this moment.
There is strength for today.
There is joy in His presence.
Such glory shines in His face.
All in Jesus. All in Jesus. All in Jesus.
All in Jesus. All in Jesus. All in Jesus.
All in Jesus. All in Jesus.
Orange Moon
Frances: This is "our song." Glen wrote it for my birthday one year and it is my absolute favorite of our songs. It perfectly captures our lives together. Of course, it became the inspiration for the name of this website and everything we do in ministry.
This is without a doubt my favorite song, ever. The words so perfectly capture our love, our lives, and our faith. It is the greatest gift Glen has ever given me.
Orange Moon
An orange moon rises through the trees tonight
as I think about our time together.
And the promise made so long ago
that we'd gladly share our lives forever.
And I guess we've kept our word
for the seal is undisturbed.
Tis the mystery of the ties that bind
how burns the flame of love in winter.
And who are we to know with certainty
that a bitter chill can never enter?
Well, the twain shall be as one
is the promise that is written.
And we dance unfettered through a world that no one else can see,
My strings, your wind, a perfect blend, a single melody.
And I'm amazed that I will always be yours,
And you'll be mine.
The risen moon now casts its pale blue light
on silhouettes lost in each other.
And in silence, we communicate so much more
than words can utter.
For we speak the silent prose,
the language only true love knows.
And we dance unfettered through a world that no one else can see,
My strings, your wind, a perfect blend, a single melody.
And I'm amazed that I will always be yours,
And you'll be mine.
Yes, I'm amazed that I will always be yours,
And you'll be mine.
You'll be mine.
You'll be mine.
You'll be mine.
You'll be mine.
Everlasting Love
Glen: I have chosen to end our last three projects
with this song because it addresses the heart of the matter, namely the love of
God. Although the words, "I have loved thee with an everlasting
love", were directed to Israel, there is certainly an implication in them
for all who love God and are loved by Him. Also, one of my favorite moments in
the songs we have recorded occurs at the end of this song when Frances echoes
the words "an everlasting love." Sublime.
Frances: I knew from the very first time I heard this
song what my part would be, it's as if it came with the song.
There aren't many songs that I can specifically remember recording, but this is
one. I remember exactly where I was sitting and how the recording went. I loved
the bells on the recording, I thought Glen did a perfect job with them (he
knows I love the bell sounds!) I love the chord progressions in the song so it
was a joy to record and it has remained one of my favorites. I am so glad that
we put it at the end of all our projects, like a little reminder that the
Lord's love will never fail.
Everlasting Love
I have loved
you with an everlasting Love,
I have given to
your needy heart
The Spirit of
my Son.
You can know
with perfect certainty
My Heart will
never turn.
I will love you
with an everlasting Love.
I will love you
with an everlasting Love.
Everlasting
Love.
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| Photo by Frances Davis Frances: I took this photo leaving work one morning. The door we usually exit faces due east and the sun had not yet risen. I loved the bare bine stems and the buildings of the hospital complex silhouetted against the purple and pink sky. When we were looking for a photo for this CD, I thought this was perfect, after all, the hospital is a place I know very well. ©Glen Davis 2011. All rights reserved |
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