Michael W. Smith

extreme; (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm

His love wearing no disguise

But some say, "Death to the radical

He's way out of line"

goal; a cherished desire

Leading them far away

Nobody knew His secret ambition

Nobody knew His claim to fame

suffer; put up with something or somebody unpleasant

Give thanks to the Lord, our God and King

His love endures forever

For He is good, He is above all things

ruling; a nation’s ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

Perfect in love

You are sovereign over us

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complete disrespect; lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

My Richest gain I count but loss

And pour contempt on all my pride

See from His head His hands His feet

clean; completely free from dirt or contamination

Dab on the make up

Tryin' hard to look so pristine

Like a face in a magazine

government; the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

We are drawing from an ancient solution

We're embarking on a new regime

We are calling for a new revolution

amaze; an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

I'll stand with arms high and heart abandoned

In awe of the One Who gave it all

I'll stand my soul Lord to You surrendered

heroic poem; a long narrative poem telling of a hero’s deeds

Ink and paper, epic offers

Glass moon waltzing on the waters

recognition; a discrimination between things as different and distinct

We all are pieces of the whole with different feelings to evoke

Giving distinction to the role, different players, different strokes

But let me tell you 'bout

deep; showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

It was a simple conclusion

But I thought that it was rather profound

Just a fundemental law that we should all live by

decline; the state of the economy declines

Diplomats are passive with a promise again

Talk of recession, people in depression

Dow Jones, bank loans, the Japanese yen

briefness; the use of brief expressions

Where is the Dealer of this hand?

Who can explain life and its brevity?

'Cause there is nothing here that I can understand

bare; devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

In grace in might

The babe lay in a stable stark

Redemptions light

not active; lacking in energy or will

The social classes, high rise of taxes

Diplomats are passive with a promise again

Talk of recession, people in depression

moral principle; the principles of right and wrong

Pro-life, pro-choice, Roe v. Wade

Ethics and the media, tabloids, T.V

The Kennedy conspiracy, the trial of O.J

obvious; clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

See it laying down the cornerstone

The Hand of Providence, oh it's evident

For we could never make it on our own

reach; to gain with effort

Beyond the obvious

And what you can attain

Past the here and now

journey; journey on foot, especially in the mountains

Or the burden on your back

It seems the trek will never end

The winding paths that still descend

fascinate; attract; cause to be enamored

So mindful of someone as me?

You captivate

Splendor I have never seen

wise; a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom

A time for understanding has now come of age

So I heed the word of the counselor and the voice of the sage

Try to see the meaning

apparent contradiction; (logic) a statement that contradicts itself

It can be wise or it can be a paradox

To seek solace in your solitude