Abba Prays ‘Abba Father’

The Name of the Game Abba reaches out to a new friend © 2001 by David J. Landegent

I've seen you twice, in a short time You seem so weak and disheart–ened It seems to me, that every time You’re getting more open-heart–ed No one’s an impossible case Beyond the reach of Je–sus And I think I can see in your face That you’re lookin’ for free–dom– So I’ll let you know We’re proclamin’ the Name Does it mean anything to you? – We’re proclamin’ the Name You can know Him the way I do Trust Him please, let reluctance go You can be His child, beginning to grow

And you’ll know He’s God And you’ll know He’s real And you’ll know His love By the message– He’s revealed If you trust in Him, He won’t let you– down For eternity, oh the Lord will care for you, ah– You can real-ly know the truth I’ll let you know

The Name above Names (He’ll call by the sound of His voice) Does it mean anything to you? (When you’re called, then you’re given a choice) (And you’ll come to God) We’re proclaimin’ the Name (He’ll call by the sound of His voice) Can you hear him the way I do? Trust Him please, let reluctance go You can be His child, beginning to grow

chorus Oh yes, I’ll let you know

The Name above Names (No one’s an impossible case) Does it mean anything to you? (And I think I can see in your face) (That you’ll come to God) We’re proclamin’ the Name (He’ll call by the sound of His voice) Can you hear Him the way I do? (When you’re called, then you’re given a choice) (And you’ll come to God) We’re proclamin’ the Name (No one’s an impossible case)

Does it mean anything to you? (And I think I can see in your face) (That you’ll come to God) We’re proclamin’ the Name (He’ll call by the sound of His voice) Can you hear Him the way I do? …

Take a Chance on Me Abba lays their sins on Jesus © 1997 by David J. Landegent

If you change your mind, it is then you’ll find That My grace is free, lay your sins on Me If you need Me, let me know, Gonna be around If you got no place to go, if you’re feelin’ down If you’re all alone, let the record clearly show That My grace is free, lay your sins on Me Well, I gave My very best to get in your life If you put Me to the test, you will be surprised Lay your sins on Me, lay your sins on Me

Takin’ your chances, you can try stalling It doesn’t last forever This could be your last day, Maybe your last chance Could be now or never

Don’t you know I got, So much that I want to do Take your dream make it all come true It’s My grace Don’t want to leave you there Alone in a sad despair But I think you know, that I’d save your soul chorus

Or you can take your time, tarry Be in no hurry, thinkin’ I’ll let ya You’re the one you’re hurting Man, you better hurry Time’s gonna catch ya

Let me tell you now My love is strong enough To last when things are tough — it’s My grace Why do you waste your time, If you’d seek, then you would find But I think you know, that I’d save your soul chorus a If you’re all alone, let the record clearly show That My grace is free, lay your sins on Me Well, I gave My very best, oh can’t you see If you put Me to the test, lay your sins on Me Halle-lelujah, halle-lelujah That My grace is free, lay your sins on Me Well I gave My very best, oh can’t you see If you put Me to the test, lay your sins on Me

Gimme Gimme Gimme Abba cries out to God for help © 2001 by David J. Landegent

Half past twelve And I'm watching the late show In my flat all alone How I hate to spend the evening on my own Autumn winds Blowing outside my window As I look around the room And it makes me so depressed to see the gloom Is there some hope out there? Some one to hear my prayer–?

God, oh won’t You gimme A chance to find new life Won’t somebody help me Chase the shadows away God, oh won’t You gimme A chance to find new life Take me from the darkness To the break of the day

Movie stars Find the end of the rainbow, with a fortune to win It's so different from the world I'm living in Tired of TV I open the Bible & I’m reading through the night And the Spirit speaks to me and shows the light There may be hope out there Some one to hear my prayer–

God, oh won’t You gimme A chance to find new life Won’t the Savior help me Chase the shadows away God, oh won’t You gimme A chance to find new life Take me from the darkness To the break of the day

God, oh won’t you gimme A chance to find new life~ God, oh won’t you gimme A chance to find new life~ interlude

I finally know He cares The Savior heard my prayer

God, is gonna gimme A chance to find new life Yes, the Savior helped me Chase the shadows away God, is gonna gimme A chance to find new life

Took me from the darkness To the break of the day – repeat last chorus

SOS Abba sings a prayer of lament © 1997 by David J. Landegent

Where are those happy days They seem so hard to find I tried to reach for You, Am I still on Your mind? Whatever happened to Your love? I wish I understood It used to be so nice, it used to be so good

So when You’re near me, Jesus, can’t You hear me SOS The love You gave me, Nothing else can save me SOS Lord, how long? How can I even try to go on? Lord, how long? Tho I try, how can I carry on?

You seem so far away, Though You are standing near I have to question why I have to share my fear I really tried to make it out I wish I understood What happened to Your love, it used to be so good

chorus, interlude, chorus Lord, how long? How can I even try to go on? Lord, how long? Tho I try, how can I carry on?

Knowing Me, Knowing You Abba deals with grief © 1997 by David J. Landegent

No more — carefree — laughter, Silence — ever — after Walking thru an empty house, tears in my eyes Is this where the story ends, is this goodbye?

You in me, me in You — my Lord There is nothing You can’t do You in me, me in You — my Lord I’ll just have to face it You’ll GET ME through Pressing on is never easy, I know But it’s TIME TO grow You in me, me in You Lord, I’m counting on You

Mem’ries — good days — bad days, They’ll be — with me — always In these old familiar rooms, children would play Now there’s only emptiness, it’s time to pray

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Dancing Queen Abba cries out Abba, Father © 1999 by David J. Landegent

In Your hands, we’re alive Now that we walk in the light Ooh, free our world, wash us clean You are the Lord Supreme

In the light of the Lord we know He will give us the grace to grow Praise Jehovah with music Worship Him as King We got to praise and sing Anybody can come a–live Trust the Lord and the way He – died Spead the News that He’s livin’, gives eternal life They need a second chance Lord, help us take a stance

You are the Lord Supreme You redeemed and You set us free Lord Supreme Hear us sing of Your victory, oh yeah chorus a

Our Redeemer and Salvation True believers will love the – Son We can love one another, with a love that’s true They need a second chance Lord, help us take a stance

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The Winner Takes It All Abba makes an evangelistic appeal © 2001 by David J. Landegent

God is Lord of all Directs the things we’ve gone through Through eternity – AND all history He made all– the stars But still the Savior loves you Each and every day – gives His saving grace Though sinners take a fall The Savior loves us all He brings us victory– that’s our destiny I had drifted far, thinking I was strong there I figured it made sense – building me a fence Then He called me home, saying I belonged there But I was a fool, play–ing by my rules Then Jesus paid the price – He made a sacrifice The Savior came down here, drawing very near Though sinners take a fall, the Savior loves us all It’s simple and it’s plain – Je–sus took our pain

But even though you sin, pray and He will lis-ten There is much to gain, when you call His Name Searching far– and wide, God is on a mission But trust Him today – trust Him and obey And if you do decide – the light of Christ abides Believers truly know, everywhere they go By faith we’re born again (born again) The Savior is our friend (He’s our friend) Though sinners take a fall (take a fall) The Savior loves us all (loves us all) God is Lord of all – yes, He’ll make you feel glad Follow His command, you soon will understand We are justified, though we might’ve done bad Reckoned innocent, full of confidence Cuz you see Though sinners take a fall– The Savior loves us all– Though the sinners – take a fall Still the Savior – loves us all Paid the price– sacrfiiced– Jesus really, meets your need Loves us all, though we fall

Money Money Money Abba is content no matter what © 2001 by David J. Landegent

I work all night, I work all day, To pay the bills I have to pay – yet I’m glad And though there never seems to be A single penny left for me – I’m not sad I’m redeemed, I’m in God’s hand Though I won’t be a wealthy man Yet I’m content with large or small With God above I’ve got it all

Makin’ more than money, more than money I have found the Lord Makin’ more than money, more than money I have found the Lord Sing al–lelu, have you heard the Good News Yes, I’m makin’ more than money I have found the Lord I have found the Lord

A gift like that is hard to find But this contentment in my mind: makes me glad The best in life is truly free And better yet: eternity – why be sad So if in need or overflow In some ghetto or Monoco I’ve got a fortune in the Name Of Jesus Christ, my richest gain

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Mamma Mia Abba loves to sing praises © 2001 by David J. Landegent

I had wandered from You since I don't know when So I made up my mind, that on You I’ll depend Look at me now – will I ever learn? I don't know how – but I’m giving to You control There's a fire within my soul

In Your book I see that You are the King Just one look and I am starting to sing, oh~

Hallelujah, here I go again My Lord, how can I resist You Hallelujah, thank You Lord again My Lord, how I love to bless You When– I was broken-hearted You– got my life restarted My Lord, I have got to let You know Hallelujah, now I really know My Lord, You won’t ever let me go

I am really so glad about things that You do I can't count all the times That You’ve helped me get through Though I had roamed– tho I slammed the door You let me know– that You loved me and I belong So now, I will sing my song

chorus ab Hallelujah, oh I lift Your name My Lord, ruling up in heaven Hallelujah, oh I praise Your name My Lord, we will sing forever chorus bc

Waterloo Abba meets their Waterloo © 1997 by David J. Landegent

My, my, what can I do, But give up to You and surrender Oh yeah, and I have met my destiny In quite a single way This loser was heading for hell I won when I gave up myself—

Born anew, I was defeated, & You’re my Lord Born anew, promise You’ll love me forever — Born anew, couldn’t escape if I wanted to Born anew, I was created to be with You Wo, wo, wo, wo – born anew, Finally facing that You’re the Truth

My, my, I tried to hold You back, But you were stronger Oh yeah, and now it seems my only chance Is giving up the fight And how could I ever refuse I feel like I win when I lose — chorus So how could I ever refuse I feel like I win when I lose

Born anew, couldn’t escape if I wanted to Born anew, I was created to be with You Wo, wo, wo, wo – born anew, Finally facing that You’re the Truth Born anew, I was created to be with You Wo, wo, wo, wo – born anew, Finally facing that You’re the Truth

Does Your Mother Know Does Your Mother Know, Abba, about your faith © 2000 by David J. Landegent

Tired and hot – so unfree Now you’re blue– cuz you WON’T finish up Get your checklist through That's something I wouldn't do~ There's that look – in your eyes I can read– in your face– That your worries are driving you wild Ah, but God has called you His child

Well, you can crash in a hurry Filled with fear and worry All because you think you’re devout Or you can rest in the Savior Seek His grace and favor Rise above the stresses and doubts

Take it easy (take it easy) Better slow down some That's no way to go Let Him bear your load Take it easy (take it easy) Try to cool it too Take it nice and slow Let Him bear your load

I can see – what you want And you THINK that you CAN gain the world Get your projects done But are you missing the fun? Now here’s good news – to give a smile All our debts– have been paid– It is finished; we’re reconciled-ciled And God has called you His child

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I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do Abba declares the love of God © 2006 by David J. Landegent

Love Him or leave Him, Make your choice, but believe Him God loves you So lose your blues and let Him make you new I can't conceal Him, Don't you see, can't you feel Him? He loves you So lose your blues and let Him make you new

Oh, Christ can redeem you From your lonely past My Lord is gracious Gives life that will last

So come on, and you’ll find Him He loves you, can't deny Him Cuz it's true So lose your blues and let Him make you new

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Oh, God’s revealing, redeems you and me His love can save you, You just wait and see verse 3 – so — verses 1-2

Chiquitita Abba encourages a friend who’s down © 2006 by David J. Landegent

Chiquitita, tell me what's wrong You're enchained by your own sorrow In~ your eyes there is no hope for tomorrow How I hate to see you like this There is no way you can deny it I~ can see that you're oh so sad, so quiet Chiquitita, tell me the truth I'm a shoulder you can cry on Your~ best friend, I know One you must rely on You were always sure of yourself Now I see you've broken a feather I~ hope we can bring it to the Father

Chiquitita, you and I know How the heartaches come and they go And the scars they're leaving You'll be dancing once again And the pain– will end You will have no time for grieving Chiquitita, look up on High For the Lord is still in the sky And shining above you

Let me hear you sing once more Like you did before Sing a new song, Chiquitita Look– once more to the Ho–ly Lord Sing a new song, Chiquitita

So the walls came tumbling down And your life’s a blown-out candle All~ seems gone and it seems too hard to handle Chiquitita, turn to the Truth There is no way you can deny it I~ see that you're oh so sad, so quiet

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Fernando Abba shines the light © 2006 by David J. Landegent

Do you hide the light of candles? I remember long ago The Savior questioned us like this – When you light the light of candles You don’t put them on a shelf And quickly cover them with jars But instead you lift them up So all the world could see them Shining just like stars They’ll be drawn to all our candles In the power of the Spirit we point to eternity It’s a love crusade with candles With our love and joy of life From God above we share the light And I’m not ashamed to say The Lord of love in heaven came to make us right

He has sent us to the darkest night To shine so bright, like candles We are shining for the world to see Eternity, like candles There’s no thought at all that we’d refuse Or just forget Let your light so shine before all men We have been sent as candles chorus b again

So we dare not shade our candles In spite of fears, We let them shine so brightly in our hands. To the dark we come with candles We have heard the call, we’re lifting high The cross as He commands We can see in Jesus Christ The source of all the light For people in this land

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Honey Honey Abba recognizes money for the idol it is © 2006 by David J. Landegent

Money, money, used to thrill me Ah~ money, money Money, money, nearly killed me Ah~ money, money I coveted more and more I made it my god and lord But now I know what they mean It’s a greed machine – oh, it made me dizzy Money, money, was appealing Ah~ money, money Money, money, I was stealing Ah~ money, money The way that it held me tight (The way that it held me so tight) And made me reject the right (And made me reject all the right) It promised me everything – but it was a sting

I’m ready to turn from money I’m ready to find the light I’ll pray and bow down, Lord Repentin’ of all my pride And I’m gonna live for You, Lord You’ve given Your all for me There’s no other grace in this world Than the grace that is free

Money, money, could not save me Ah~ money, money Money, money, never made me Ah~ money, money It promised the moon and stars (It promised the moon and stars) But I never got real far (I never got real far) And money, to say the least, Never gave me peace

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