Little Flock Song Booklet St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Formation Year 2016-2017

DEEP AND WIDE aDeep and bwide, adeep and bwide, There’s a cfountain flowing adeep and bwide. aDeep and bwide, adeep and bwide, There’s a cfountain flowing adeep and bwide. Repeat song leaving out “deep” but do action. Repeat song leaving out “deep” and “wide” but do actions Repeat song leaving out “deep,” “wide” and “fountain,” but do actions Actions: a. hands measure deep b. hands measure wide c. wiggle fingers left to right

DO LORD I’ve got a home in glory land that (clap) outshines the sun, (Oh, Lordy,) I’ve got a home in glory land that (clap) outshines the sun. I’ve got a home in glory land that (clap) outshines the sun, Look away beyond the blue. Chorus Do Lord, oh, do Lord, oh, do remember me, (Oh, Lordy) Do Lord, oh, do Lord, oh, do remember me, Do Lord, oh, do Lord, oh do remember me, Look away beyond the blue. I took Jesus as my Savior, (clap) You take Him, too, (Oh Lordy), I took Jesus as my Savior, (clap) You take Him, too, I took Jesus as my Savior, (clap) You take Him, too, Look away beyond the blue. Chorus

DOWN IN MY HEART

I have the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, (where?) Down in my heart, (where?) Down in my heart, I have the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, (where?) Down in my heart to stay. And I’m so happy, so very happy, I have the love of Jesus in my heart, And I’m so happy, so very happy, I have the love of Jesus in my heart. I have the love of Jesus, love of Jesus down in my heart, (where?) Down in my heart, (where?) Down in my heart, I have the love of Jesus, love of Jesus down in my heart, (where?) Down in my heart to stay. Chorus I have the peace that passeth understading down in my heart, (where?) Down in my heart, (where?) Down in my heart, I have the peace that passeth understading, down in my heart, (where?) Down in my heart to stay. Chorus I have the wonderful love of my blessed Redeemer way down in the depths of my heart, (where?) Down in the depths of my heart, (where?) Down in my heart, I have the wonderful love of my blessed Redeemer way down in the depths of my heart, (where?) Down in depths of my heart, (where?) Down in my heart to stay. Chorus

FATHER ABRAHAM

Father Abraham had many sons, Many sons had Father Abraham, I am one of them, And so are you, So let’s all praise the Lord. aRight arm! Father Abraham had many sons, Many sons had Father Abraham, I am one of them, And so are you, So let’s all praise the Lord. aRight arm, bleft arm! Father Abraham had many sons, Many sons had Father Abraham, I am one of them, And so are you,

So let’s all praise the Lord. aRight arm, bleft arm cright foot! Father Abraham had many sons, Many sons had Father Abraham, I am one of them, And so are you, So let’s all praise the Lord. aRight arm, bleft arm cright foot dleft foot! . . . . echin up! . . . . fturn around! . . . . gsit down! Actions: aclench fist, bend and extend arm upward repeatedly throughout song badd left arm in same motion as right cadd right foot stepping up and down dadd left foot stepping up and down eadd head nodding up and down fadd turning in place while continuing other motions gsit down

GIVE ME OIL IN MY LAMP Give me oil in my lamp; keep me burning, (burning, burning.) Give me oil in my lamp, I pray (Hallelujah) Give me oil in my lamp keep me burning, (burning, burning.) Keep me burning ‘til the break of day. Chorus Sing Hosanna, sing Hosanna, sing Hosanna to the King of Kings, Sing Hosanna, sing Hosanna, Sing Hosanna to the Kings.

HALLELU, HALLELU Hallelu, hallelu, hallelu, hallelujah! Praise ye the Lord! Hallelu, hallelu, hallelu, hallelujah! Praise ye the Lord! Praise ye the Lord, hallelujah! Praise ye the Lord, hallelujah! Praise ye the Lord, hallelujah!

Praise ye the Lord!

HEAVENLY SUNSHINE Heavenly sunshine, heavenly sunshine, Flooding my soul with glory divine, Heavenly sunshine, heavenly sunshine, Hallelujah, Jesus is mine.

HE’S GOT THE WHOLE WORLD He’s got the whole world in His hands, He’s got the whole world in His hands, He’s got the whole world in His hands, He’s got the whole world in His hands. He’s got the little, bitty baby in His hands, He’s got the little, bitty baby in His hands, He’s got the little bitty baby in His hands, He’s got the whole world in His hands. He’s got you and me brother . . . He’s got you and me sister . . . He’s got everybody here . . . He’s got the wind and the rain . . . He’s got the sun and the moon . . . He’s got the whole world . . .

HIS BANNER OVER ME The Lord is mine and I am His, His banner over me is love, The Lord is mine and I am His, His banner over me is love, The Lord is mine and I am His, His banner over me is love, His banner over me is love. He brought me to his banqueting table; His banner over me is love He brought me to his banqueting table; His banner over me is love. He is the vine and we are the branches, His banner over me is love He is the vine and we are the branches, His banner over me is love His banner over me is love. Jesus is the rock of my salvation His banner over me is love Jesus is the rock of my salvation His banner over me is love. His banner over me is love.

I’M IN THE LORD’S ARMY I may never amarch in the infantry, bRide in the calvary cShoot in the artillery, dI may never fly o’er the enemy, but I’m in the Lord’s army, f(yes sir!) I’m in the Lord’s army, f(yes sir!) I’m in the Lord’s army, f(yes sir!) a march in place b hold reins, bounce as riding a horse c clap once at shoulder height, sliding one hand forward, one back d arms out as an airplane e hand to brow in a salute f extend arm and return to salute in rhythm

JESUS Jesus, Jesus, Jesus in the morning, Jesus at the noontime, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus when the sun goes down. Praise Him, praise Him, Praise Him in the morning, praise Him in the noontime, Praise Him, praise Him, Praise Him when the sun goes down. Love Him, . . . Serve Him . . . Thank Him . . .

LITTLE DAVID PLAY ON YOUR HARP Little David play on your harp, Hallelu, hallelu, Little David play on hour harp, Hallelu. Little David play on your harp, Hallelu, hallelu, Little David play on your harp, Hallelu. Little David was a shepherd boy, He killed Goliath and shouted for joy.

ONLY A BOY NAMED DAVID aOnly a boy named David, bOnly a little sling, aOnly a boy named David, But he could cpray and sing, aOnly a boy named David, eOnly a rippling brook, aOnly a boy named David, But ffive little stones he took. And gone little stone went hin the sling, And the sling went bround and round, And gone little stone went hin the sling, And the sling went bround and round; And the sling went bround and round; And bround and bround and bround, And gone little stone went Iup in the air, And the giant came tumbling jdown. a hand in front, palm down like you’re measuring b circle hand above head c hands in prayer position d hands around mouth e wiggle fingers left to right f hold up five fingers g hold up forefinger h put finger into palm of opposite hand I shoot finger upward j fall down

REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS (Round)

Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice! (clap! clap!) Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice! (clap! clap!) Rejoice, rejoice, and again I say rejoice (clap! clap!) Rejoice, rejoice, and again I say rejoice (clap! clap!)

RISE AND SHINE Rise and shine and give God the glory, glory, Rise and shine and give God the glory, glory, Rise and shine and (clap) give God the glory, glory, Children of the Lord.

THIS IS MY COMMANDMENT This is my commandment that you love one another, That your joy may be full. This is my commandment that you love one another, That your joy may be full; That your joy may be full, That your joy may be full; This is my commandment that you love one another That your joy may be full.

THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine, This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine, Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. Hide it under a bushel? NO! I’m gonna let it shine. Hide it under a bushel? NO! I’m gonna let it shine, let it shine, Let it shine, let it shine. Don’t let Satan blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine, Don’t let Satan blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine, Let it shine, let it shine. Repeat verse 1

ZACCHAEUS Zacchaeus was a wee little man, A wee little man was he, He climbed up in a sycamore tree For the Lord he wanted to see; And as the Savior passed that way, He looked up in the tree, And He said: “Zacchaeus, you come down, For I’m going to your house today,

For I’m going to your house today.”

WHO BUILT THE ARK? Chorus Who built the ark? Noah! Noah! Who built the ark? Brother Noah built the ark. Old man Noah built the ark, he built it out of the hickory bark. He built it long, both wide and tall with plenty of room for the large and small. In came the animals, two by two. Hippopotamus and kangaroo. In came the animals, three by three, Two big cats and a bumblebee. In came the animals, four by four, Two through the window and two through the door. In came the animals, five by five, The bees came swarming from the hive. Chorus In came the animals, six by six, Elephant laughed at the monkey’s tricks. In came the animals, seven by seven, Giraffes and the camels looking up to heaven. Chorus In came the animals eight, by eight, Some on time and the others were late In came the animals, nine by nine, Some were laughin’ and some were cryin’. Chorus In came the animals, ten by ten, Time for the voyage to begin. Noah said, “Go shut the door, The rain’s started fallin’ and we can’t take more. Chorus

WHO DID SWALLOW JONAH? Who did, who did, who did, who did swallow Jo, Jo, Jo, Jo, Who did, who did, who did, who did swallow Jo, Jo, Jo, Jo, Who did, who did, who did, who did, swallow Jo, Jo, Jo, Jo, Who did swallow Jonah, who did swallow Jonah, Who did swallow Jonah down? Whale did . . . swallow Jo, Jo, Jo, Jo Whale did swallow Jonah . . . Gabriel. . . . blow your trum, trum trum trum . . . Gabriel blow your trumpet . . . loud. Noah . . . in the arky, arky . . Noah in the arky . . . bailed. Daniel . . in the li, li, li, li. . . Daniel in the lion’s . . . den. Peter . . . on the sea, sea, sea, sea. . . Peter walking on the . . .sea.

SILVER AND GOLD HAVE I NONE Peter and John went to pray; They met a lame man on the way, He asked for alms And held out his palms And this is what Peter did say: “Silver and gold have I none, But such as I have give I thee, In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.” He went walking and leaping and Praising God, walking and leaping and Praising God, “In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.”

JESUS LOVES EVEN ME

I am so glad the Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me, I am so glad that

Jesus loves me, Jesus loves even me.

I AM A C-H-R-I-S-T-I-A-N I AM A C! I AM A CH! I AM A CHRISTIAN! AND I HAVE C-H-R-I-S-T IN MY H-E-A-R-T AND I WILL L-I-V-E E-T-E-R-N-A-L-L-Y

HE’S STILL WORKING ON ME He’s still working on me. To make me what I ought to be. It took him just a week to make the moon and stars the sun and the Earth and Jupiter and Mars. How loving and patient he must be. He’s still working on me

ANGEL’S ARE WATCHING OVER ME TONIGHT Angels are watching over me tonight Angels are watching over me tonight. Angels are watching over me tonight. As I’m closing my eyes, I remember a prayer my momma sang to me. Know the lord will always be with you tonight.

THE LORD’S PRAYER Chorus Our Father which art in Heaven hallowed be thy name Our Father which art in Heaven hallowed be thy name Thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and give us this our daily bread. Chorus And lead us not into temptation. Deliver us from evil. For thine is the power and the glory forever and ever. Chorus

JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN

Jesus loves the little children, All the

children of the world, Red and yellow, black and white,

They are precious in His sight, Jesus loves the little

children of the

world.

JESUS LOVES ME

Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so; Little ones to Him belong, They are

weak, but He is strong. Yes, Jesus loves me,

Yes, Jesus loves me, yes, Jesus loves me,

The Bible tells me so.

COME FOLLOW ME Chorus Come follow me, Come follow me Come follow me Disciples Come follow me, Come follow me. I’ll make you fishers of men Jesus, he saw a sailboat Jesus, saw nets and ores Jesus, he needed helpers So he called out to those on board Peter I need a helper James, won’t you come here John I need a helper We need to tell them the Lord is near Now they all follow Jesus No more nets and ores Now they were very happy Now they followed Christ the Lord Peter is now a helper John a helper, too James is now a helper He still needs more like me and you.

EVERYBODY OUGHT TO KNOW Everybody ought to know Everybody ought to know Everybody ought to know who Jesus is He’s the lily of the valley. He’s the bright and morning star. He’s the fairest of ten thousand. Everybody ought to know. Chorus

ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER Encourage one another and build each other up

1 Thessalonians 5:11

ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER All things work together for good to those who love God; to those who are called according to his purpose.

Romans 8:28

WHERE YOUR TREASURE IS Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth; Where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal. For where your treasure is there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:19-21

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Galatians 5:22 and 25

A JOYFUL HEART IS GOOD MEDICINE A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bone. Proverbs 17:22

GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER

Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly; and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. For God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7

IN MY FATHER’S HOUSE In my Father’s house are many mansions; I go to prepare a place for you. John 14:2

IF WE DON’T LOSE HEART Let us not grow weary while doing good. For in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Galatians 6:9

REJOICE AND BE GLAD

I don’t pucker up I don’t pout. Won’t see my lower lip sticking out. I’ve got no time to fuss or cry. I’m so happy and here’s why. Psalm 119:24 This the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. This the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

IN THE HIGHWAYS In the highways in the hedges In the highways in the hedges In the highways in the hedges I’ll be somewhere a workin’ for my Lord I’ll be somewhere a workin’ for my Lord I’ll be somewhere a workin’ for my Lord I’ll be somewhere a workin’ for my Lord If he calls me I will answer If he calls me I will answer If he calls me I will answer I’ll be somewhere a working’ for my Lord

WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN We are traveling in the footsteps of those who’ve gone before And well all be reunited on a new and sunlit shore Oh when the saints go marching Oh when the saints go marching Lord how I want to be in that number When the saints go marching in Oh when the trumpet sounds its call Oh when the trumpet sounds its call Lord how I want to be in that number When the trumpet sounds its call Oh when the saints (Oh when the saints) Go Marching in (Go Marching in) Oh when the saints go marching in (Marching in) Lord how I want to be in that number (1, 2, 3) When the saints go marching in. (Marching in)

LORD I LIFT YOUR NAME ON HIGH

Lord I lift your name on high. Lord I love to sing your praises. I’m so glad you’re in my life. I’m so glad you came to save us. You came from heaven to earth to show the way. From the earth to the cross my debt to pay. From the cross to the grave. From the grave to the sky. Lord I lift your name on high. You came from heaven to earth to show the way. From the earth to the cross my debt to pay From the cross to the grave From the grave to the sky Lord I lift your name on high.

GOD IS BIGGER THAN THE BOOGIEMAN You were lying in your bed. You were feeling kind of sleepy. But you couldn’t close your eyes Because the room was getting creepy. Were those eyeballs in the closet? Was that Godzilla in the hall? There was something big and hairy casting shadows on the wall. Now your heart is beating like a drum your skin is getting clammy. There’s a hundred tiny monsters jumping right into your jammies. What are you gonna do? I’m going to call the police No you don’t need to do anything What? Why? Because . . . God is bigger than the boogieman. He’s bigger than Godzilla or the monsters on TV. Oh God is bigger than the boogieman and He’s watching out for you and me. So when I’m lying in my bed and the furniture starts creeping. I’ll just laugh and say hey cut that out and get back to my sleeping. Cause I know that God’s the biggest and he’s watching all the while so when I get scared I’ll think of him and close my eyes and smile. God is bigger than the boogieman he’s bigger than Godzilla or the monsters on TV Oh God is bigger than the boogieman and he’s watching out for you and me.

SHOUT TO THE LORD

My Jesus, My Savior Lord there is none like you. All of my days I want to praise the wonders of your mighty love. My comfort. My shelter. Tower of refuge and strength. Let every breath all that I am never cease to worship you. Shout to the Lord all the earth let us sing. Power and majesty praise to the King. Mountains bow down and the seas revolt at the sound of your name. I sing for joy at the work of your hands. Forever I’ll love you forever I’ll stand. Nothing compares to the promise I have in you. My Jesus, My Savior Lord there is none like you all of my days I want to praise the wonders of your mighty love. My comfort. My shelter. Tower of refuge and strength. Let every breath all that I am never cease to worship you.

HEAVEN’S HOKEY POKEY You put your left hand in. You put your left hand out You put your right hand in. You put your right hand out You put your left foot in. You put your left foot out You put your right foot in. You put your right foot out You put your head in. You put your head out You put your whole self in. You put your whole self out You do the hokey pokey and you turn yourself around Happy we’re Heaven bound!

EVERY MOVE I MAKE Every move I make I make in you. You make me move Jesus. Every breath I take I breath in you. Every step I take I take in you. You are my way Jesus. Every breath I take I breath in you. Singing nah, nah, nah, na na nah, nah, nah, na na nah, nah, nah, na na nah, nah, nah, na na nah, nah, nah, na na Repeat again Waves of mercy Waves of praise. Everywhere I look I see your face. Your love has captured me. Oh my God this love how can it be? nah, nah, nah, na na nah, nah, nah, na na nah, nah, nah, na na nah, nah, nah, na na Every move I make I make in you. You make me move Jesus Every breath I take I breath in you. Every step I take I take in you You are my way Jesus Every breath I take I breath in you Singing nah, nah, nah, na na Waves of mercy Waves of praise Everywhere I look I see your face. Your love has captured me. Oh my God this love how can it be? nah, nah, nah, na na nah, nah, nah, na na nah, nah, nah, na na nah, nah, nah, na na

CHILDREN JESUS LOVES YOU Children Jesus loves you. Children Jesus loves you. And love, love come a trickling down. Chorus Ask and ye shall find ask anywhere given up. And the door shall be open. And love, love come a trickling down. Brothers Jesus loves you. Brothers Jesus loves you. And love, love come a trickling down. And love, love come a trickling down. Chorus Sisters Jesus loves you. Sisters Jesus loves you. And love, love come a trickling down. And love, love come a trickling down. Chorus

GET ON BOARD LITTLE CHILDREN The gospel train’s a-comin’; I hear it just at hand. I hear the wheels a-rumblin’ And rollin’ through the land. CHORUS: I hear that train a-comin’; She’s comin’ round the curve. She’s loosened all her steam and breaks And strainin’ ev’ry nerve. CHORUS The fare is cheap and all can go; The rich and poor are there. No second class aboard this train; No difference in the fare.

CHORUS Get on board little children; Get on board little children. Get on board little