Thank You For The Lady

Thank You for the lady who came to share my life.
I'm grateful for my best friend, my lover and my wife.
She turned away my sadness: ask anyone who knows,
Restored the smile to my eyes; that's how my story goes.
 
They say a man who finds a wife has found a thing that's good;
A blessing she brings to his life, I've seen and understood;
If wisdom rules, He'll cherish her with love that's rarely seen;
A gift of heaven in his arms, his princess and his queen.
 
 
She cares with deepest passion for those she calls her own,
and when I look in her blue eyes I know I'm right at home.
Her laughter brightens every room, her smile lights my heart,
and when I hold her in my arms I know we'll never part.
 
They say a man who finds a wife has found a thing that's good;
a blessing she is to his life I've seen and understood.
If wisdom rules He'll cherish her with love that's rarely seen;
A gift of heaven in his arms, his princess and his queen.
 
 
Lady of mine, I love you.
I'm grateful every day,
you're in my heart to stay;
no questioning, no maybe.

my Love, my life, my Lady.
My Love, my life, my Lady.
 
For she is that true love of mine.

 

 
© 2012 MichaelScott-Branagan
(Original melody; intro and bridging usesthe traditional tune “Scarborough Fair”)

TAKE HOPE

I will seek what was lost,
And bring back what was driven away;
I will seek what was lost,
And bring back what was driven away.

I will bind up the broken and strengthen the sick;
Give healing, protection and peace;
Bring showers of blessing break what has bound you,
Restoring and making you free.

I will seek what was lost,
And bring back what was driven away;
I will seek what was lost,
And bring back what was driven away.

Take heart, take hope,
The Shepherd remembers your name;
Take heart, take hope,
Restored by the Lamb who was slain.

Take heart, take hope,
Liberty's calling to you
Take heart, take hope,
In the mercy He's given to you.

copyright 2012 M.Scott-Branagan

COME AND BREATHE

Come and breathe
Your breath on me Lord
Come and breathe
As you said in your Word
Come and breathe
On my heart and my soul
On these dry bones Lord
Breathe and make me whole.

Come and breathe
On our family Lord
Come and breathe
So they can be free
Come and breathe
On our hearts and souls
On these dry bones Lord;
Breathe and make us whole.

We're not our own
Bought with the Blood
Before your throne
Called by love
Jesus Christ our Lord of glory
This has been our lifelong story
Spirit call, restore us all,
Let walls be smashed and mercy fall,
We pray; we pray.

With wounded lives, torn apart,
Forgiveness flow, restore our hearts;
Every chain and bondage be
Broken down on bended knee;
May love and grace bring new embrace,
Let joy and peace come fill this place,
We pray; we pray.

Restore our family,
Come Holy Spirit, set us free;
Bring healing love to change our hearts,
We pray;
Lord of life we need your power
Every day and every hour;
Surrender Lord, to you in every way,
We pray.

Copyright 2012 M.Scott-Branagan

https://www.opendrive.com/files/M18xNDAyNDg0X2czSGZW/Come%20and%20Breathe%20(Band%20w.%20drums).mp3

King of Kings

King of kings,
Surrounding us with glory;
Your Spirit brings
Healing grace and mercy;
And my soul sings,
My soul sings,
Help me when I waver,
Remind me of your favour.

What does He require of me?
And what does He call me to be?
To live justly,
To love mercy,
To walk humbly
Before our God,
Before you, God.

King of kings,
Surrounding us with glory;
Your Spirit brings
Healing grace and mercy;
And my soul sings,
My soul sings,
Help me when I waver,
Remind me of your favour.

Sharing - His redeeming grace;
Reaching - His love is in our veins;
Forgiven, so we can forgive;
With His mercy and grace helping others to live.
God reflected in me,
In my heart and my soul,
Bringing healing and making the broken hearts whole;
I've been touched by grace
So my heart can sing,
Declare the love of our King.

Holy Lord,
I worship you;
Lift my voice
To give you praise;
Lord of mercy,
My soul sings;
God of glory,
King of kings.

Copyright 2012 Michael & Liz Scott-Branagan

https://www.opendrive.com/files/M18xMzg5OTgxX1Jic3dp/King%20of%20Kings%20(Band)%202.mp3

I Worship You

I worship you, holy Lord,Lifting hands in surrender,
Lift my heart: I give it all to you.
You come to me, holy Lord,
As I bow in worship,
Lay my life before your holy throne.

As I wait on you
I lay down my fears:
Nothing else seems to matter
When I feel you near.
Your glory covers me.

As I wait on you
I come to my knees
Laying all on the altar,
Worshipping here.
Jesus, Lord of heaven,
In your mercy
You've seen all my tears.

I worship you, holy Lord,
Lifting hands in surrender,
Lift my heart: I give it all to you.
You come to me, holy Lord,
As I bow in worship,
Lay my life before your holy throne.

c.2003 M.Scott-Branagan

http://michaelsb.opendrive.com/files/M18xMjU1ODk2X0h5QzF1/I%20worship%20You.mp3

I Will Rejoice

I will rejoice in the God of my salvation,Worship Him in every situation.
This is my determination:
I will praise the Lord.

And if my fig tree never blossoms,
My dreams are not fulfilled,
I lose my productivity,
Prosperity escapes from me,
In good and bad I'll praise your name;
Each day I will take the same,
For you are my Deliverer:
I put my faith in you.

Rejoice in the Lord;
Rejoice in the Lord;
Rejoice in the Lord always!
Rejoice in the Lord;
Reoice in the Lord;
Rejoice in the Lord always!!

I will rejoice in the God of my salvation,
Worship Him in every situation.
This is my determination:
I will praise the Lord.

c.2003 M.Scott-Branagan

Taken from:

Habakkuk 3:17-18

New International Version (NIV)

¹⁷ Though the fig tree does not bud
and there are no grapes on the vines,
though the olive crop fails
and the fields produce no food,
though there are no sheep in the pen
and no cattle in the stalls,
¹⁸ yet I will rejoice in the LORD,
I will be joyful in God my Savior.

http://michaelsb.opendrive.com/files/M18xMjU1OTA0X3ROU2lr/I%20Will%20Rejoice.mp3

Beautiful Lady

It may be raining outside, cloudy and cold,
but with your love in my heart
I'm walking in sunshine.
There may be tears in my eyes,
but joy in my soul
'cause Darling, the loneliness left
when our hearts entwined.

How God brought us together still amazes me to see,
when two imperfect halves can join in perfect harmony;
I'm sure that I am dreaming, but I know that I'm awake;
this love is so much more than all my dreams could ever make.
As I hold you in my arms,
I know it's more than worldly charms;
A love like ours could never twice be found.

I love you; I'm grateful to the One who gave me gave me you.
Beautiful lady, Beautiful lady, know that my heart is given to you.
O how I love you; I really know it's true;
you were made for me, and I for you.


I know with you by my side, my chosen bride,
we'll live through sorrows and joys hand in hand;
and as we're growing in love, with grace from above,
we'll have a joy that will last  for ever.

How God brought us together still amazes me to see,
when two imperfect halves can join in perfect harmony;
I'm sure that I am dreaming, but I know that I'm awake;
this love is so much more than all my dreams could ever make.
As I hold you in my arms,
I know it's more than worldly charms;
A love like ours could never twice be found.

I love you; I'm grateful to the One who gave me gave me you.
Beautiful lady, Beautiful lady, know that my heart is given to you.
O how I love you; I really know it's true;
you were made for me, and I for you.

copyright 2009 M.Scott-Branagan

http://michaelsb.opendrive.com/files/M18xMjEyNDExX3VTTmJJ/Beautiful%20Lady.mp3

I know the recording is not really good enough for public airing, and professional pride as a musician should keep me from posting this link, but it's all I have and it will be a long time before I can record properly. At least you can hear the song, and maybe enjoy my cello playing in the background. I played all instruments on the recording.