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3 Steps and a Bounce
03:20
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3 Steps and a Bounce
Words by Susan Mack
Music by Carey Loomis
Arranged by The Solo Committee
Chorus
Three steps and a bounce is a way I can pray,
A way I get quiet so I hear what God will say.
It’s a way I shut the door on anything not good.
It’s a way I tell God thank you, just like Jesus would.
Verse 1
The first step I take is not to fear;
And I know the reason is that God is always here.
Nothing in God’s allness is scary, mean or bad.
My Mind is God, peaceful thoughts are all I have.
Verse 2
The next thing I do is say a great big “NO!”
A ‘no’ to any thought that says God’s allness isn’t so—
To accident or jealousy, to anger, pain, or doubt.
I have God’s power to shut all error out.
Chorus
Verse 3
The third step I take is to listen and agree
With all God’s angel thoughts, coming straight to me.
They tell me I’m safe, I’m sinless, pure and whole.
They tell me that God loves me, that God “restores my soul.”
Chorus
Verse 4
And now my favorite part, because it makes me smile—
I get to jump for joy because I’m perfect all the while.
Gratitude and joy help me know my healing’s here.
My thoughts are lifted up because I am God’s cheer.
Chorus
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The Beatitudes
02:38
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The Beatitudes
Words and music by Susan Mack
Arranged by The Solo Committee
Happy are the poor in Spirit-those who know their need of God.
For they shall have God’s heavenly kingdom, where every thought is good.
Happy are the ones that mourn-sad that all earth holds is vain,
For they will find Love’s healing comfort, learning earthly loss is gain.
Happy are the truly meek-they do not reason selfishly.
And so they will the earth inherit and find their needs met graciously.
Happy are those hungering-thirsting, after righteous thoughts from Soul.
They are filled for God is pouring out His truth that’s always whole.
Happy are the merciful-forgiving those they want to blame,
For they shall truly be forgiven,-released from fault or shame.
Happy are the pure in heart, whose only focus is on Truth.
For they shall see God clearly, face to face, changeless and yet new.
Happy are the peacemakers-no matter what, they keep their peace,
For they shall be called God’s children, filled with loving, healing grace.
Happy are you even when you’re persecuted and called names
For you can know your nature is of God and always will remain the same.
For then you know you’re in God’s kingdom where love will always reign.
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The 5 G's
02:47
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The 5 G’s
Words and music by Susan Mack
Arranged by The Solo Committee
Chorus
God, good, guides, guards and governs me,
For I am what God knows Himself to be.
I can never leave God’s tender care.
For God is here and everywhere.
Verse 1
God thinks all of His thoughts as good
And so I act just the way I should
For all of my thoughts are good and true
Since God and I are one not two.
Chorus
Verse 2
God guides me each and every day-
Gives me angel thoughts so I know the way.
When I need to know what is right to do
I just turn to God and Mind guides me through.
Chorus
Verse 3
God guards me through the day and night,
So I’m always safe in His healing light.
I can’t fall or get hurt since God’s everywhere.
I can’t be afraid ‘cause I feel God’s care.
Chorus
Verse 4
God is the law that governs me.
His law is His allness that keeps me free.
As His image and likeness I’m perfect and whole.
God, good, guides, guards and governs all.
Chorus
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Daniel
04:03
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Daniel
Words and music by Susan Mack
Arranged by The Solo Committee
Verse 1
There once was a mighty king-a king named Darius;
A proud man, who wanted his subjects to honor him.
So he set up some men to take care of his kingdom
And Daniel, so pure of heart, was put in charge of them.
Now the men below Daniel, they all became jealous
But could find no mistake to trip him up.
So they made up a rule all must bow to the king
And the king signed this law although it was corrupt.
Chorus
Innocency, is found in me.
Innocency, is found in thee.
Verse 2
Fearless, Daniel still prayed to the one and only God,
Three times a day, but those men, they turned him in.
So the king, in his rage, had him thrown in the lion’s den,
For the lions would tear him limb from limb.
I wonder what he thought as the lions growled.
No doubt he turned in trust to God as they snarled.
He triumphed that night over all that he feared,
And in the morning, Daniel’s voice the repentant king heard.
Chorus
Bridge
O king, live forever. I am safe and I am sound.
My God hath sent his angels. They’ve shut the lions mouths.
Do not be angry with yourself–no harm is done.
Chorus
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How Do You Know God is Love?
Words by Sue Loomis
Music by Carey Loomis
Arranged by The Solo Committee
Verse 1
Can you see God’s love high in the sky?
Can you hear God’s love whistling by?
Can you feel God’s love when you stop and try?
How do you know God is Love?
Verse 2
See the stars shimmering high.
Hear the wind as it softly sighs.
Feel the warmth enfolding you.
Show me God is Love.
Chorus
See, hear, feel, know
God is always with me.
And wherever I go
God is guarding me, guiding me, loving me.
Verse 3
What do you see when your dad looks at you?
What do you hear when your friends pull you thru?
What do you feel when your mother holds you?
How do you know God is Love?
Verse 4
See the smile on my father’s face.
Hear the cheers when I run the race.
Feel the love of my Mom’s embrace.
Show me God is Love.
Chorus
See, hear, feel, know
God is always with me.
And wherever I go
God is guarding me, guiding me, loving me.
God is guarding you
God is guiding you
God is loving you
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6. |
David and Goliath
03:08
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David and Goliath
Words and music by Susan Mack
Arranged by The Solo Committee
Verse 1
There went out a champion from the camp of the Philistines.
His name was Goliath-a giant of a man,
And he stood and cried unto Israel, why set your battle in array?
Choose you a man to fight-we’ll settle the matter in this way.
Chorus
Give me a man, let him come down to me;
Or so the giant argues, but in Truth we always see
There’s only God’s man and he’s humble, strong and free.
There’s nothing opposed to God, all power belongs to Thee.
Verse 2
The people were afraid at first, the giant was so great.
But David said, I’ll fight with him, don’t ever be afraid.
He took his staff and five smooth stones, inside a shepherd’s bag,
Rejecting the kings armor, knowing it would hold him back.
Chorus
Verse 3
It only took one stone, for David’s shot was strong and true.
It hit Goliath’s forehead, and down to the earth he flew.
The Israelites were glad and sang; they shouted out for joy,
For God was proved omnipotent by this young shepherd boy.
Chorus
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Jonah
03:56
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Jonah
Words and music by Susan Mack
Arranged by The Solo Committee
Chorus
Jonah, oh, Jonah, will you go to Ninevah?
Though you think you are chosen, did you know I choose them all?
They, too, are my children and I lift them up in Life,
For My law of everlasting Love precludes sin and fear and strife.
Verse 1
Now Jonah, he heard God’s call, but he turned his heart away.
He went, instead, to Tarshish, in the first boat he could take.
But while at sea, a storm came up and almost sank the boat,
The men drew lots and found his fault and cast old Jonah out.
Chorus
Verse 2
But Jonah didn’t drown at sea, for a great fish swallowed him.
For three long days he prayed inside that great liviathan.
Then all at once, the fish, he threw him up upon the beach,
Repentant, Jonah set out for the Ninevites to reach.
Chorus
Verse 3
When Jonah came to Ninevah, the people heard his word,
Warning them to turn from sin and have one God as Lord.
The King urged all the people to purify their ways.
God saw their honest, earnest hearts and blessed them all their days.
Final Chorus
And now, my friend, will you go to Ninevah?
Though you think you aren’t chosen, did you know I choose you all?
None can leave My presence, and right where you’re swallowed deep,
I lift up My standard, in loving care I’ll always keep.
I lift up My standard, in loving care I will always keep.
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Zacheus
04:05
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Zacheus
Words and music by Susan Mack
Arranged by The Solo Committee
Verse 1
I can imagine him, that hot and dusty day,
Despised by all those people upon whom he’d pray
For taxes; so much more than whatever they had due
And yet, he longed to see him, to see Christ Jesus, too.
Chorus
Oh, Zacheus, can you see from there,
That the Master’s eyes are full of care?
That even one so short of height
Is worthy of the Master’s might,
Even one who did much wrong,
Can find a way above the throng?
Verse 2
And so he climbed up in a tree, a sycamore.
I picture him out on a limb, but maybe that’s just lore.
At any rate, we know this much, that soon the Master came.
He stopped and looked right up at him and called to him by name.
Chorus
Come down, Zacheus, for with you I will abide.
With joy he came down right away–what an honor, oh what pride!
Did Zacheus feel his goodness then or sense his purity?
Did the Master’s actions give this man the peace of dignity?
Chorus
I guess the people said, “How good can Jesus be?
He’s gone to be a guest with that old sinner from the tree.”
But it didn’t phase Christ Jesus, and Zacheus stood and told,
“The half my goods I give the poor–from whom I’ve taken, restore fourfold.”
Chorus
Final Chorus
Oh, Zacheus, this is your blessed day,
Salvation and peace have come to you in this way.
For even one so short of height
Is worthy of the Master’s might.
Even one who did much wrong
Can find the way above the throng.
Even one so short of height
Is worthy to express what’s right.
Even one who did much wrong
Can find that all to God belong
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The 5 W's
03:00
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The 5 W’s
Words and music by Susan Mack
Arranged by The Solo Committee
Verse 1
Who am I? Soul is my identity.
I AM THAT I AM identifies me-
God’s self-awareness, the knowing of Mind,
The loving of Love that embraces mankind.
Chorus
La la la la la …
La la la la la la….
Verse 2
What am I? I’m the effect of one Cause.
Principle’s idea-I’m governed by laws
That are steady and constant, like the sun’s shining rays.
God’s tender control holds me all through my days.
Chorus
Verse 3
Where am I? I’m right where I should be,
In the infinite One, that has always held me.
Wherever I go, Mother God is right there,
So I’m always wrapped up in Her all-present care.
Chorus
Verse 4
When am I? I’m now and always will be,
Since Life eternal has always known me.
When the morning stars sang and they shouted for joy,
I was there too in my Father’s employ.
Chorus
Verse 5
Why am I? Love is the reason I am.
God needs me to be, since I’m part of God’s plan.
I’m the singing of Soul, the delight of Love’s care
And that’s why I am, yes, and who, what, when, where.
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10 Ways to be Happy
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10 Ways to be Happy
Words and music by Sue Loomis
Arranged by The Solo Committee
Chorus
Ten ways to be happy
Ten ways to be happy
Verse 1
Moses got the commandments on a mountain
But if he came today,
Brother Moses might be on your TV
And here’s what he would say:
God gives us,
Chorus
Verse 2
Have no other gods but me;
It’s the first way to be happy.
Chorus
Verse 3
Don’t worship any images.
Don’t make things your god.
God won’t share you he knows you’re His.
He’ll show you all his love.
Chorus
Verse 4
Love God’s name and use it carefully;
Third way to be happy.
Chorus
Verse 5
Make a time that’s pure and quiet;
A time when you can pray.
Do it every week on Sunday.
Do it every day.
Chorus
Verse 6
Love your mother, Love your father
It’s the fifth way to be happy
Chorus
Verse 7
Remember these, the last five are easy:
Don’t kill, don’t steal, don’t lie.
Be true and faithful to the one you love.
Don’t want or covet what you see with your eyes.
Chorus
Verse 8
Love everyone and treat them right.
Love God with all your might.
Chorus
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Never Alone
03:22
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Never Alone
Words by Kerry Knoblesdorf
Music by Carey Loomis
Arranged by The Solo Committee
God is where I’m going.
God is where I am.
He is here beside me,
And he holds me by my hand.
God’s love is on my school bus.
His love is in the park.
And if it rains or thunders,
Or gets very, very dark,
The Truth of God is with me
And with everyone I know.
Like sun reflecting sunbeams,
God is everywhere we go.
He knows what are doing
And he shows us where to stand.
God is always beside us
And he keeps us in his hand.
God is where I’m going.
God is where I am.
He is here beside me,
And he holds me by my hand.
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Thanksgiving Prayer
03:04
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Thanksgiving Prayer
Words and music by Susan Mack
Arranged by The Solo Committee
Thank you, God, for being Life.
Thank you, God, for being here.
Thank you, God, for loving everyone,
For holding us so dear.
Thank you, God, for being joy.
Thank you, God, for being peace.
Thank you, God, for knowing everything,
Your blessings never cease.
Thank you, God, for being Cause.
Thank you, God, for being whole.
Thank you, God, for being everywhere,
For being All-in-all.
Thank you, God, for being Truth.
Thank you, God, for being good.
Thank you, God, for all eternity
Our Father-Mother God.
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The Solo Committee Hernando, Florida
In May of 2001 a small group of people began holding Christian Science Sunday services on the south side of St. Louis. It was a precious group of people, and Susan, a Christian Science practitioner, decided to drag out her old guitar and write some church solos. She soon was joined by Carey and Sue Loomis and The Solo Committee was born. Over the years they have produced 11 albums. ... more
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