AcaDisc #7- Sweet Fellowship by Acappella

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AcaDisc #7- Sweet Fellowship by Acappella

Original Release: 1988 Clifty Records
Re-release: 1990 Word, Inc.
Available through The Acappella Company
Producer: Keith Lancaster
Production Assistant: Bob Miner
Engineer: John Laws
Design and Layout: John Laws and Pam Merritt
Cover Photography: John Laws
Recording and Remixing Studio: Clifty Studios- Paris, TN
Mastered by: Jim Lloyd at Masterfonics
Members: Rodney Britt - Bass
Wayburn Dean - Baritone
George Pendergrass - 2nd Tenor
Gary Moyers - 1st Tenor
Guest Vocalist: Keith Lancaster

Song List

Sweet Fellowship
Criminal on the Cross
For the Lost
View That Holy City
Well on My Way
His Righteousness
I Feel Good
To Win as Many as Possible
Answer My Prayer
To Be With You

Sweet Fellowship

Words and music: Keith Lancaster © 1988 Anthony K. Music (ASCAP)
The song is dedicated to and written for Scott Homesley, "a good friend and a noble example." Scott sang in the group, "Reunion", which was formed by Keith Lancaster
This song also appeared on Live From Paris by Acappella and in Spanish as "Dulce Amistad" on Español by Acappella.
Lead: Gary Moyers
Sample: Windows Media

Lyrics:

Fellowshipping with one another as we're walking in the light (We keep on walking when we're...)
Fellowshipping with one another as we're walking in the light
For there's nothing as sweet as fellowship as we share each other's lives
For there's nothing as sweet as fellowship as we share each other's lives

When we give our hearts to each other you can feel His love inside (We keep on loving when we...)
When we give our hearts to each other you can feel His love inside
For there's nothing as sweet as fellowship as we share each other's hearts
For there's nothing as sweet as fellowship as we share each other's hearts

Fellowshipping with the Father
Fellowshipping with the Lord
Fellowshipping with the Spirit
Fellowshipping with the Family

Sweet Fellowship
Sweet Fellowship
Sweet Fellowship

Scriptural Reference:

"May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all." 2 Corinthians 2:14
"And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ." 1 John 1:3
"But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his son, purifies us from all sin." 1 John 1:7

Criminal on the Cross

Words and music: Keith Lancaster © 1988 Anthony K. Music (ASCAP)
Acappella appeared live on Bill & Gloria Gaither's video and album Landmark (part of the Gaithers' "Homecoming" series) singing this song in 1994.
This song also appeared as part of "The Medley" on The Collection by Acappella.
Lead: George Pendergrass
Sample: Windows Media

Lyrics:

Well it was many years ago in the time of the Bible that they took him up to Calvary.
They could have let Him go, but instead they chose Barabus just to set another criminal free.
When they crucified the ever loving, caring Master with compassion flowing from his eyes
Well, he said to a thief who was begging him for mercy that "today you'll live in paradise."

Chorus:
And I'm saved like the criminal on the cross.
Praise God I'm saved, no more to suffer loss.
Well, He said I'd live in Paradise and he's taken care of the cost.
Hallelujah! I'm saved like the criminal on the cross.

Well, on the Judgement Day when all the people gather 'round Him and they wait to hear what He will declare.
There will never ever be more intense anticipation that has ever happened anywhere.
When they call my name to defend my reputation there is only one thing I can say
"I'm a wretch I'm a worm, I'm a no good sinner." But he said, "I'll save you anyway."

Repeat Chorus

Well, I'm saved, I'm saved, through Jesus I am saved.
Well, I'm saved, I'm saved, His mercy showed the way.
Well, I'm saved, I'm saved, no more for me to say.
Well, I'm saved, I'm saved in Paradise today.

Repeat Intro
Repeat Chorus (x2)

I'm saved like the criminal on the cross.

Scriptural Reference:

"With one voice, they cried out, 'Away with this man! Release Barabus to us!'" Luke 23:18
"One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: 'Aren't you the Christ? Save yourself and us!' But the other criminal rebuked him. 'Don't you fear God,' he said, 'since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.' The he said, 'Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom' Jesus answered him, 'I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.'" Luke 23:39-43

For the Lost

Words and music: Keith Lancaster © 1988 Anthony K. Music (ASCAP)
Lead: Wayburn Dean
Sample: Windows Media

Lyrics:

Who can wipe the tears from your eyes, help you realize?
Who can take your burdens and cares, ready now to share?

Jesus, How awesome is His name!
Jesus, He always is the same!
Jesus my redeemer, for the lost He came!

Repeat All

Scriptural Reference:

"And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes." Revelation 7:17
"Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens." Psalm 68:19
"Let them praise your great and awesome name- he is holy." Psalm 99:3

View That Holy City

Traditional
This song was also recorded as "Holy City" on Live From Paris by Acappella.
Lead: George Pendergrass
Sample: Windows Media

Lyrics:

You know that I'm gonna view that holy city
Oh, I'm gonna view that holy city one of these days, Hallelujah!
I'm gonna view that holy city
I'm gonna view that holy city one of these days, one of these days

You know that I'm gonna meet my loving Jesus
Oh, I'm gonna meet my loving Jesus one of these days, Hallelujah!
I'm gonna meet my loving Jesus
I'm gonna view that holy city, (and I will) meet my loving Jesus one of these days, one of these days

You know that I'm gonna sit at the welcome table
Oh, I'm gonna sit at the welcome table one of these days, Hallelujah!
I'm gonna sit at the welcome table
I'm gonna view that holy city, (and I will) meet my loving Jesus, (we're gonna) sit at the welcome table one of these days, one of these days

You know that I'm gonna feast on milk and honey
Oh, I'm gonna feast on milk and honey one of these days, Hallelujah!
I'm gonna feast on milk and honey
I'm gonna view that holy city, (and I will) meet my loving Jesus, (we're gonna) sit at the welcome table, (and we will) feast on milk and honey one of these days, one of these days

Bridge:
You know that I'm...
One of these days... I'm
Way up there with my Lord
Hey... I... won't be tired no more

You know that I'm gonna sing and never get tired
Oh, I'm gonna sing and never get tired one of these days, Hallelujah!
I'm gonna sing and never get tired
I'm gonna view that holy city, (and I will) meet my loving Jesus, (we're gonna) sit at the welcome table, (and we will) feast on milk and honey, (keep singing) sing and never get tired one of these days, one of these days

You know that I'm gonna view that holy city
Oh, I'm gonna view that holy city one of these days, Hallelujah!
I'm gonna view that holy city
I'm gonna view that holy city, (and I will) sing and never get tired, (we're gonna) sing and never get tired, (and we will) sing and never get tired, (oh, we're gonna) sing and never get tired one of these days, one of these days

Scriptural Reference:

"I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beutifully dressed for her husband." Revelation 21:2

Well on My Way

Words and music: Keith Lancaster © 1988 Anthony K. Music (ASCAP)
This song also appeared on The Collection by Acappella and in Spanish as "Camino Con El" on Español by Acappella and Hear It In Our Voice: Volume II by The Acappella Company.
Lead: Keith Lancaster
Stepouts: Wayburn Dean, Gary Moyers, George Pendergras, Rodney Britt
Sample: Windows Media

Lyrics:

Sing His Praises, Sing His Praises!
Sing His Praises, Sing His Praises!
Sing His Praises, Sing His Praises!
Sing His Praises, Sing His Praises!

Listen Well, I'm on my way, I'm singin' everyday, liftin' up my Savior who died.
Listen and my soul will cry: I'm completely satisfied all because I'm well on my way.

Chorus:
(I'm well on my way) Sing His Praises, Sing His Praises!
(Now that I'm well on my way) Sing His Praises, Sing His Praises!
(Don't you know I'm well on my way) Sing His Praises, Sing His Praises!
(I'm well on my way) Sing His Praises, Sing His Praises!

Ever since I'm on my way I've got better things to say, better 'cause I'm on the right track.
I'm complete, nothing I lack, now there is no turning back, listening to Jesus, the way.

(I'm well on my way) Sing His Praises, Sing His Praises!
(All because I'm well on my way) Sing His Praises, Sing His Praises!
(All because I'm on my way) Sing His Praises, Sing His Praises!
(I'm well on my way) Sing His Praises, Sing His Praises!

Bridge:
Well on my way, well on my way, well on my way!
Well on my way, well on my way, well on my way!
(Now that I'm well on my way)
Well on my way, well on my way, well on my way!
Well on my way, well on my way, well on my way!

Listen Well, I'm on my way, I'm singin' everyday, liftin' up my Savior who died.
Listen and my soul will cry: I'm completely satisfied all because I'm well on my way.

Repeat Chorus
Repeat Bridge

The way!

Scriptural Reference:

"Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it." Isaiah 30:21
"Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6

His Righteousness

Words and music: Keith Lancaster and Rodney Britt © 1988 Anthony K. Music (ASCAP)
This song also appeared as part of "The Medley" on The Collection by Acappella.
Lead: Wayburn Dean
Sample: Windows Media

Lyrics:

God made Him who had no sin
So that we might become His Righteousness
Instead of ourselves He offered Him
So that we might become His Righteousness
           So that we might become His Righteousness
           So that we might become His Righteousness
Holy God was offered for us
           So that we might become His Righteousness
           So that we might become His Righteousness

It's hard to believe we can be spiritually well
So that we might become His Righteousness
The loving God tasted the essence of hell
So that we might become His Righteousness
           So that we might become His Righteousness
           So that we might become His Righteousness
Holy God was offered for us
           So that we might become His Righteousness

God in the flesh lived as a man
Will of the Father, fulfilling His plan
Jesus condemned, taking our place
Now we are in Him and we'll see His face

Repeat first verse

Holy God was offered for us
So that we might become His Righteousness (Become His Righteousness)
So that we might become His Righteousness (Become His Righteousness)

We might become His Righteousness (Become His Righteousness) (repeat and fade)

Scriptural Reference:

"God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God." 2 Corinthians 5:21
"I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High." Psalm 7:17

I Feel Good

Traditional
Arrangement: Keith Lancaster © 1989 Anthony K. Music (ASCAP)/Fort Knox Music (BMI)
This song also appeared on Live From Paris by Acappella and The Road Home by Voice of Faith.
Lead: George Pendergrass
Sample: Windows Media

Lyrics:

Intro: (George starts)
Well, I feel good, good, good
Well, I feel good, oh yes my Lord
Because there's something 'bout the Spirit of
Jesus that makes me feel good, good, good, good

Substitute phrases (for I feel good- last word repeated like good):
I can love (Gary joins)
I've got joy (Wayburn joins)
I can sing (Rodney joins)
I can serve

(Now wait a minute) ... Do you feel good, good, good?
Do you feel good? Then clap your hands
Because there's something 'bout the Spirit of
Jesus that makes me feel good, good, good, good

Repeat Intro with all parts and fade

Scriptural Reference:

"It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart; for whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God's grace with me." Phillippians 1:7

To Win as Many as Possible

Words and music: Keith Lancaster © 1988 Anthony K. Music (ASCAP)
This song also appeared in Spanish as "Ganando Almas" on Voces by Voces.
Lead: Rodney Britt
Sample: Windows Media

Lyrics:

We've got to go into all of the world;
We can't be happy until everyone's heard.
We've got a message that everyone needs to share (we need to share).
Not many taking it 'cause many refuse
We need ambassadors to share the good news.
We've got a mission to take everybody there (takin' them there).

Chorus:
To win as many as possible (x3)

We've got the power since He gave the new birth;
We've got the water to take care of their thirst.
We've got the Spirit leading us in the fight (leading the fight).
The devil's prowling and he's leading astray.
Souls in darkness each and everyday.
We've got a mission to take 'em into the light (takin' the light).

Repeat Chorus

We can't be happy standing and waiting, we just can't be satisfied (no we can't be satisfied).
The numbers growing of people who may not hear (they may not hear, oh no they may not hear).
The night is calling, so we must hurry to the world while there's still light (hurry to the world while there's light).
It's up to us to be winning them far and near (both far and near).

Repeat First Verse
Repeat Chorus

Scriptural Reference:

"Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible." 1 Corinthians 9:19

Answer My Prayer

Lyrics:

Chorus:
You will answer, ask and it is mine;
You will answer, seek and I will find.
You will answer, ask and it is mine;
You will answer, seek and I will find.

Whatever I do and wherever I go you will be there;
Whatever I need and whenever I call you will answer.
I make the mistake of working on my own.
But then I awake to see I can't alone.
You wrap your arms around me, then you comfort me
And give me just what I need.

Repeat Chorus (x2)

When troubles defy you know that I can rely on your providence;
When tough times annoy I can count it pure joy, perseverance.
The trials that I've had and the things I've done.
The good and the bad comes to everyone
With any situation it's assuring to know
Anytime I can go.

That special place alone I long to meet you there;
I'm happy knowing you'll answer my prayer.

Repeat Chorus (x2)

Scriptural Reference:

"If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." Matthew 21:22
"For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil." 1 Peter 3:12

To Be With You

Words and music: Keith Lancaster (1978) © 1988 Anthony K. Music (ASCAP)
This song also appeared on A Very Special Time by Keith Lancaster.
Lead: George Pendergrass
Sample: Windows Media

Lyrics:

Dear Lord, I now address you, and tell you I can't see
How you would give your precious life for a human wretch like me.
But if it would be possible to thank you face to face,
I would give a million worlds like this to be with you in that place.

Please hear my prayer, my Savior, and please don't make it long
'Til I can live and share with you the feelings of this song;
'Cause I'm so week and sinful, Oh, who else could plead my case?
I would give a million worlds like this to be with you in that place.

Be kind to me, Oh Father, when Judgement Day draws near.
I'll serve you and I'll praise your name while I am waiting here;
And if I could be honored just to gaze upon your face
I would give a million worlds like this to be with you in that place.

Oh, I would give, I'd give a million worlds like this, to be with you in that place.

Scriptural Reference:

"They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads." Revelation 22:4

Special thanks for additions and/or corrections to: Dave Coleman, Mike J. Knowles, Newton Kern, Robert Sellers.

Acadisc is a synopsis of various albums of Christian acappella groups. It is written by The Acadisc Team and is very open to additions and/or corrections. These can be addressed to Ken at ken@acadisc.com.

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