Oddwalk Ministries Lyric Book

oddwalkministries.com October 2020

Not all pieces may be performed in one particular setting.

Pieces are listed in alphabetical order by title.

This booklet contains selected lyrics to selected pieces by Shannon Cerneka and Orin Johnson. Pieces under copyright by GIA Publications are reprinted with permission, OneLicense #M-650030.

The booklet overall is ©2020, Oddwalk Ministries.

Alive in Love, Alive in God! Words and Music by Orin Johnson, ©2015

Refrain: Alive in love, alive in God! Let us show the world we are alive in love, alive in God! Let us show the world we are the love of Christ to ev’ry person ev’rywhere. Alive in love, alive in God!

At Your Name Words and Music by Shannon Cerneka, ©2008, GIA Publications

Refrain: At Your name, Jesus, we will bend our knees.

Bless the Lord, My Soul (Ps. 103) Words and Music by Shannon Cerneka and Orin Johnson, ©2008, GIA Publications

Refrain: Bless the Lord, my soul, All my being, bless his name!

Chickenwire Joe Words and Music by Shannon Cerneka, ©2008

Refrain: Chickenwire Joe, Chickenwire Joe!

And all around the land his name was known. Chickenwire Joe, Chickenwire Joe,

Chickenwire Joe, Yodelayee, Yodelayee, Yodelayee,

Chickenwire Joe!

Come With Your Fire Words and Music by Shannon Cerneka, ©2015

Refrain: Spirit, God, Come with your fire, Bring it to the world and let it blaze out of control. Ho, oh, oh, oh, Holy Spirit, Burn your Word down deep into the soul.

Dance in the Sight of the Lord Words and Music by Shannon Cerneka, ©2009

Refrain: Dance in the sight of the Lord! Dance in the sight of the Lord!

Shuffle you feet, move your body, wave your hands in the air!

Come on and dance in the sight of the Lord.

Fill Us, O God Words and Music by Orin Johnson and Shannon Cerneka, ©2018, WLP/GIA

Refrain: Empty our hearts, O God Help us hunger and thirst for you Fill us with love and compassion Guide us in your truth.

Litany: Fill us, O God.

For All Time Words and Music by Shannon Cerneka, ©2008, GIA Publications

Refrain: Jesus, I need you to reach into my arms

And step into my feet for all time. Jesus, I need you fo get inside my head

And move into my heart for all time.

Get it Together Words and Music by Shannon Cerneka, ©2008, GIA Publications

Refrain: Gotta get it, gotta get it, gotta get it, gotta get it, gotta get it together. and share the Gospel of Jesus Gotta get it, gotta get it, gotta get it, gotta get it, gotta get it together. and share the light of the world.

His Light Words and Music by Shannon Cerneka, ©2020, GIA Publications

Refrain: His light, his light shines through the darkness,

shines through the darkness, his light.

Holy Mary, Pray for Us Words and Music by Shannon Cerneka, ©2018, soon to be published @ GIA

Refrain: Holy Mary, Loving Mother, walk with us and show us Jesus. Holy Mary, Queen of Heaven, hear our prayers and pray for us.

Litany: Pray for us.

Jesus Is Here Words and Music by Shannon Cerneka, ©2008

Refrain: Jesus is here, Emmanuel,

God with us, anointed one. Born to set God’s people free,

praise to Christ the saving one.

Let the Children Come to Me Words and Music by Shannon Cerneka, ©2008

Refrain: Let the children come to me. (WHO?) Let them follow where I lead. (WHERE?) Let them never say that I went away. (DON’T GO!) Let the children come to me.

Love Words and Music by Shannon Cerneka, ©2011

Refrain: Love, love, love, love! Love, love, love, love!

Mercy at Work Words and Music by Orin Johnson, ©2008, 2015

Pre-refrain and Refrain: And so we, we ask for strength, for determination, to do your will without hesitation. Lord, O Lord, Let us pray with our hands, let us pray with our feet, Let your mercy turn into action. Let us pray with our hands, let us pray with our feet, Show your mercy at work today.

My Name is I AM Words and Music by Orin Johnson, ©2008, GIA Publications

Refrain: My name is not “I Was” nor “I Will Be,”

my name is “I AM.”

River of Life Words and Music by Orin Johnson, ©2001, 2015

Refrain: Come to the River of Life and meet the Master of Seas! Come feel the flood of forgiveness– the waters of peace! Come find the fisher of all; the one who paid the price! Come seek the source of salvation, The River of Life!

Show Us The Way Words and Music by Shannon Cerneka and Orin Johnson,

©2008, GIA Publications

Final Refrains: Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit,

Holy Spirit come!

These Are the Chords to Every Christian Song I Know Words and Music by Shannon Cerneka and Orin Johnson, ©2009

Refrain: These are the chords to every Christian song I know.

G! C! D! C!

La la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la La la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la!

To Know Darkness Words and Music by Orin Johnson, ©2008, GIA Publications

End of Vs. 1: God, our Father, help us to know darkness

so that we may see your light.

End of Vs. 2: O Christ Jesus, help us to know darkness

so that we may see your light.

End of Vs. 3: Holy Spirit, help us to know darkness

so that we may see your light.

We Are His People Words and Music by Shannon Cerneka, ©2015

Refrain: We are his people, the sheep of his flock.

Oddwalk Ministries consists of Shannon Cerneka, Orin Johnson, their families, friends, and all of you! Shannon and Orin officially founded Oddwalk Ministries in 2004 after many years of a more informal existence. It exists to help young and old alike embrace life as Eucharistic people through fun,

upbeat, and interactive music and witnessing.

Oddwalk has performed in front of thousands of teenagers and adults in such venues as NCYC and NCCYM, World Youth Day catechetical sessions, several diocesan youth rallies and conferences, the Youth Day of the L.A. Religious Education Congress and the NCEA National Convention. Oddwalk has also performed in parish and school settings, helped lead retreats and prayer services, and has made countless other appearances in a wide variety of venues.

After recording several self-produced CDs, their first CD with GIA, an album of music for prayer and liturgy titled “Walk Away Different” was released in November of 2007, with several of the pieces included in GIA’s contemporary hymnal titled “Cross Generation.” Their second CD with GIA, “Alright Now,” was released in the fall of 2009, featuring the funny, silly side of Catholicism. Their 2015 self-produced CD and songbook “Mercy at Work” features music for prayer, liturgy, faith-sharing, and community, and is a great resource for praying over justice, peace, and action. Shannon and Orin also have liturgical music published with OCP and WLP.

Oddwalk Ministries brings a message of “Jesus, Justice, Joy” to every group. Visit them online at www.oddwalkministries.com or search “Oddwalk.”