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GREG X. VOLZ - READY OR NOT... HERE HE COMES!

01 Come And Dine
Words and music: Greg X. Volz

The wealth of the wicked is stored for the righteous
I'm talking about the Father's wealth
I pray above all things that your soul will prosper
And that you'll be in good health
For toilsome labour is meaningless
It's like chasing after the wind
For the man who pleases God
Has wealth handed over to him

So come and dine, come to the Father's house
Come and dine, the banquet table is set
Come and dine, come to the Father's house
Come and dine, where all your needs are met

The banquet was set, the guests were invited
The king had sent invitations, all was prepared
Everything was ready, but those invited paid him no attention
Then he said to his servants
"Go to the highways and to the streets"
And that day the poor and hungry came
To be part of the King's wedding feast

So come to the Father's house, the banquet table is set
02 This Is The Day
Words and music: Greg X. Volz

This is the day the Lord hath made
I will rejoice and will be glad
For you are my God
You are my King
And you are my righteousness

Let us make a joyful noise and give shouts unto our King
Let us make a joyful noise and His praises we will sing
This is the day the Lord hath made
I will rejoice and will be glad
For you are my God
You are my King
And you are my righteousness

You are my God, You are my King
And You are my righteousness
You are my God, You are my King
And You've given me Your best

Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah

Everybody sing...
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
03 I Thank The Lord
Words and music: Greg X. Volz

I thank the Lord for the work that He's done in my heart
I thank the Lord for giving a brand new start
I thank the Lord for the blood and forgiveness of sin
I thank the Lord for the fact... He's coming again

I thank the Lord, I thank the Lord, I thank the Lord
Every day I live, I thank the Lord of lords

Enter His gates with thanksgiving
And enter into His courts with praise
For His love endures forever
And His faithfulness to all generations

I thank the Lord for making me fall on my face
I thank the Lord for giving amazing grace
I thank the Lord for the former and latter rain
I thank the Father in heaven for calling my name

Sing to the Lord and praise His name
Proclaim His salvation day after day
For lights is shed upon the righteous man
For God is able to make him stand!
04 They That Wait
Words and music: Greg X. Volz

They that wait upon the Lord
They shall rise up with wings as eagles

They shall walk and shall not faint
They shall run and not be weary, no
They shall learn to run the race
They shall go forth boldly, holy

Many times I've walked alone going my own way
Many times I've run ahead when I'd forget to pray
Then I'd feel His hand on me and hear the Saviour say
"I'll always be the potter, you'll always be the clay!"

The name of the Lord is a strong tower
He's prepared a place, for the righteous run to it
And there they will be safe
Be still and know that He is God
And give Him all your praise
For you can trust the Lord, your God, He is never late
05 The Spirit Of The Lord
Words and music: Greg X. Volz

"Thank you to all the children of the Kingdom of God who have shared their provisions to fulfill the visions!"

He's coming back... I see the Lord
He's coming back... I see the Lord
He's coming back... I see the Lord

That's what the Spirit of the Lord can do
That's what the Spirit of the Lord can do
That's what the Spirit of the Lord can do

When I was hungry, you fed me
When I was naked, you clothed me
When I was cold, you gave me a place to stay
I was warmed by the fire when I couldn't repay

He will bind up the broken-hearted and comfort all who mourn in Zion
He'll bring freedom to the prisoners, sight to the blind
Release the oppressed and leave the past behind
06 Translated
Words and music: Greg X. Volz

He must have been translated
He must have been translated
He must have been translated
Cause he isn't here anymore

Enoch was a man who walked with God
And his ways were upright
Then came the day when he couldn't be found
Cause God took him out of sight

Elijah was a man taken up in the wind
And God kept him whirling all around
Cause the chariots of fire had come for him
God took him out of town

I know that he was translated
I'm sure that he was translated
I know that he was translated
Cause he isn't here anymore

For God's still looking for some friends
Those in whom He can depend
And no matter where the Spirit blows
Jesus is the One who knows

If you'll ever get translated
If you'll ever get translated
If you'll ever get translated
And you won't be here anymore

If you get translated
You could get translated
You could get translated
And you won't be here anymore
07 You Better Get Up
Words and music: Greg X. Volz

You better get up for the King is coming
And He's heading your way
You better get up if you want to go with Him
Or you'll have to stay

You better get up and seek the Lord while He still can be found
You better get up and lift your foice and make a joyful sound

Hear Him calling... there's a certain sound
Jesus calling, "Where will you be found?"

You better get up, stop wasting time
Get on your knees and pray
You better get up, this is the time
To listen and obey
You better get up, keep God in mind
And don't be led astray
You better get up, you're going to find
There's coming Judgment Day

Hear Him calling... there's a certain sound
Jesus calling, shaking all the ground
Hear Him calling... there's a certain sound
Jesus calling, "Where will you be found?"
So you better get up!
08 Help Me, Jesus
Words and music: Greg X. Volz

Help me, Jesus... I'm down my knees
Help me, Jesus... I'm calling out "Please"
Help me, Jesus... I've nowhere to run
Help me, Jesus... Won't You call me Your son?

He blocked my way so I could not pass
I was shrouded in darkness
I found myself in the lowest pit
I'd gone down to the darkest depths

Though I hoped for good, evil came
I couldn't get rid of the ball and chain
I felt the sorrow, the grief, the pain
Then from my lips came this refrain

Help me, help me, help me, Jesus
I'm down my knees
Help me, Jesus... I'm calling out, "Please"
Help me, Jesus... I've nowhere to run
Help me, Jesus... Please call me Your son

I didn't know if I would survive
I'd lost it all, but I was still alive
I found nowhere I could place the blame
But when I prayed for my friends
A double portion came...

Now I'm a blessed man, that's what I am
I'm a blessed man, I'm a blessed man
That's what I am, I'm a blessed man

Through the fire and the breaking the pearl is revealed
By the power of the Spirit redemption is sealed
He is wooing me onward from the jaws of distress
Laid a table before me with only His best
09 To Hell With The Devil
Words and music: Greg X. Volz

To hell with the devil, let God be exalted
To hell with the devil, let God be exalted
To hell with the devil, let God be exalted
The blood of Jesus cannot be faulted
To hell with the devil, let God be exalted

Let God be true and every man a liar
Let God be true and every man a liar
Let God be true and every man a liar
Elijah found out there's a God of fire
Let God be true and every man a liar

Choose this day whom you will serve
Choose this day whom you will serve
Choose this day whom you will serve
I thank God I didn't get what I deserved
Choose this day whom you will serve

As for me and my house we're gonna serve the Lord
As for me and my house we're gonna serve the Lord
As for me and my house we're gonna serve the Lord
And I'm gonna get my heavens reward
Me and my house we're gonna serve the Lord
10 Ready Or Not... Here He Comes
Words and music: Greg X. Volz

When I was a boy I used to sing
E-I-E-I, Oli, Oli, Oxen Free, where'd everybody go?
We'd run and find a place to hide not wanting to be found
Every time we'd run away these words would resound

"Ready or not, here I come"
And we'd find a place to run
"Ready or not, here I come"
And the game had just begun

When I was a child I used to hear the teachers say
"Will you ever grow up, and put childish things away?"
As I grew older I learned if I would pray
I would hear another voice and this is what He'd say

"Ready or not, here I come"
It was the voice of God's own Son
"Ready or not, here I come"
And there's no place you can run

He's coming as a thief, a thief in the night
All that is hidden, will come to light
For the day of the Lord will be feared
So harken to His word and draw near... I will draw near

Ready or not, here He comes
Every eye will see God's Son
Ready or not, here He comes
There'll be no place you can run

He's coming... Ready or not!
11 Sometimes... Kisses Aren't Enough
Words and music: Greg X. Volz

Dedicated to my bride - Barbara, and to Jesus' bride - the Church

Sometimes kisses aren't enough
When life gets hard and times get tough
That's when the Father's arms will hold you
Then you'll know His love is true
Then you'll know His love is true

There comes a time when all the fighting ends
And you find there's nothing to defend
But if you will repent, forgive, speak blessings and go on
He'll supernaturally restore the bond

There comes a time when all the feelings fade
You must rely on the foundation laid
But if you build your house upon the Rock of Jesus Christ
He will bring you joy and give you life

Even though you didn't see Him
And I know you didn't see Him
He was there all along
He was there all along

Watching your comings and goings
Keeping an eye on you
Even without you knowing
It was He who carried you through
Knowing that love would draw you
Knowing you needed a touch
Knowing that it's through giving that you receive so much
12 I Shall Know Him
Words: Fanny J. Crosby (1820-1915)
Music: Greg X. Volz

When my life's work is ended and I cross the swelling tide
When the bright and glorious morning I shall see
I shall know my Redeem when I reach the other side
His smile will be the first to welcome me

I shall know Him, I shall know Him
And redeemed by His side I shall stand
I shall know Him, I shall know Him
By the print of the nails in His hand

Oh, the soul thrilling rapture when I view His blessed face
And the luster of His kindly beaming eye
How my heart will praise Him for His mercy and His grace
That prepared for me a mansion in the sky

Through the gates of the city in a robe of spotless white
He will lead me where no tears will ever fall
In the glad song of ages I will mingle with delight
But I long to see my Saviour first of all