Lyrics to the album "Bedtime Prayers: Lullabies and Peaceful Worship" by Twila Paris, 2001 Sparrow Records

   
1. "God is All Around Us"

The sun behind the mountain is setting in the west
The bluebird and her little ones are gathered in their nest
And I am on my pillow because I need my rest
God is all around us, and He knows best

He's higher than the treetops in the tallest wood
Why He would come and speak to me, I'd tell you if I could
It makes me want to please Him in all the ways I should
God is all around us, and He is good

God is all around us everywhere we go
Caring for His children that's all I need to know

He's stronger than the eagle circling above
He's wiser the oldest owl more gentle than a dove
He's closer than pajamas that fit me like a glove
God is all around us, and He is Love

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2. "Jewels"

When He cometh, when He cometh
To make up His jewels,
All His jewels, precious jewels,
His loved and His own.

Like the stars of the morning
His bright crown adorning,
They shall shine in their beauty,
Bright gems for His crown.

He will gather, He will gather
The gems for His kingdom,
All the pure ones, all the bright ones,
His loved and His own.

Like the stars of the morning
His bright crown adorning,
They shall shine in their beauty,
Bright gems for His crown.

Little children, little children,
Who love their Redeemer,
Are the jewels, precious jewels,
His loved and His own.

Like the stars of the morning
His bright crown adorning,
They shall shine in their beauty,
Bright gems for His crown.

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3. "My Delight"

When I learn to listen
Follow where You lead
You will keep me satisfied
Give me what I need

My Delight
You are my delight
I think about you day and night
You are my delight

When I learn to love you
Keep my heart on fire
You will be my everything
All that I desire

My Delight
You are my delight
I think about you day and night
You are my delight

I will wait to hear your voice
I will look into your eyes
I could search around the world
And never find a greater prize

My Delight
You are my delight
I think about you day and night
You are my delight

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4. "Perfect Peace"

Do not be afraid little lamb
Trust Him while you are sleeping
Angels over your cradle will stand
Silent watch they are keeping

Think about these things
And love will guide your dreams
And He will keep you in perfect peace
Perfect peace, perfect peace
He will keep you in perfect peace
If you keep your mind on Him

You are never along little lamb
For the Father is near you
You are tenderly held in his hands
Whisper and he will hear you

Think about these things
And love will guide your dreams
And He will keep you in perfect peace
Perfect peace, perfect peace
He will keep you in perfect peace
If you keep your mind on Him

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5. "My Best Friend"

Jesus is my best friend
I will always go to Him
Tell Him everything I've thinking of
My friend Jesus whom I love

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6. "Your Whole Life Long"

I pray the Lord will hold you close and keep you through the night
That you will wake up smiling in the early morning light
That He will always comfort you and make you brave and strong
I pray that you will follow Him your whole life long

I pray that you will grow up to be wise and good and true
I pray that you will please the Lord in everything you do
I pray that you will hear His voice and learn to sing His song
I pray that you will follow Him your whole life long

I pray that you will follow Him 
I pray that you will follow Him 
I pray that you will follow Him your whole life long

I pray the Lord will bless you with His presence every day
I pray he will protect you every step along the way
Help you love what's right and lead you far away from wrong
I pray that you will follow Him your whole life long

I pray that you will follow Him 
I pray that you will follow Him 
I pray that you will follow Him your whole life long

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7. "His Beloved"

He gives to His Beloved even in their sleep
He pours his hope and wisdom from streams that run so deep
He promises to help them His promise He will keep
He gives to His Beloved even in their sleep

He sings to His Beloved songs of peace and rest
He loves His little children and gives them all the best
And those who learn to trust Him forever will be blest
He sings to His Beloved songs of peace and rest
He sings to His Beloved songs of peace and rest

Sleep, Sleep, Beloved

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8. "More Than I Can Say"

The One who makes the children is watching from above
He placed you in a family so that you could know His love
A mother and a father to hold you here on earth
But he was with you long before the moment of your birth

And if you don't have a mother
He will sing you lullabies
And He'll be right beside you everyday

When you're all alone at night in bed
If you feel like crying it's okay
He will wipe your tears away

He loves you more than I can say
And He is always taking care of you
He love you more than I can say
And more than I can say He hopes
That you will love Him too

The One who hears the children has known you from the start
He placed you in a family so that you can feel His heart
A mother and a father to keep you safe and warm
But he was with you long before the day that you were born
 
And if you don't have a daddy 
He will be your father too
And He will always keep you in His sight

When it gets too dark to stay ahead
And you can't find your way it will be alright
He will be your guiding light

He loves you more than I can say
And He is always taking care of you
He love you more than I can say
And more than I can say He hopes
That you will love Him too

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9. "There is Only One"

There is only one person like you in all of this great big world
And you are just to God made you to be whether a boy or a girl
Whether you are black or white or some beautiful color in between
No matter your shape or size you're as perfect as anything I've ever seen
Your mom and your dad they are so glad you are a part of their family
There is only One who loves you more He is your Father in Heaven

He is the Lord

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10. "Bedtime Prayer"

Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray dear Lord that you will keep
Your eyes upon this sleeping world
Every little boy and girl

Bless the children far away
The ones who don't know how to pray
Those who are not feeling well
The little one the slipped and fell

Bless the puppy down the street
The neighbors i have yet to meet
Bless my mom and dad especially

Just one more thing I'd like to say
Before I close another day
I'd like to thank you Lord for all the ways
That You bless me

Bless the child whose home is torn
The babies who are not yet born
Bless the ones who take your word
To all the hearts that have not heard

Bless all your children everywhere
I hope they know how much you care
Maybe someday I can go
And tell them that You love them so

Bless Grandma and my Grandpa too
And all my friend and all they do
Bless every twig upon my family tree

Just one more thing I'll say to you 
I'm so amazed by all you do
I'll thank you once again because it's true
That you bless me

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11. "See You Tomorrow"

Early in the morning I open up my eyes
Before I even touch the floor I look up to the sky 
And I say thank you for this day
I want to make you happy all day long

You are my Father and I love You
I'm glad you made the sky so blue
You are my God and I will praise you
You made the sun rise I'm glad You made me too

Last thing in the evening when I am all tucked in
And I am thinking peaceful thoughts because of You my friend
I say thank you for this day
Please forgive the things that I did wrong
I'm glad when I am weak but you're so strong

You are my Father and I love You
I'm glad you made the stars so bright
You are my God and I will praise you
Before I fall asleep I'd like to say goodnight
See You Tomorrow

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12. "Blessing"

May the Lord bless you and keep you
And may His grace shine upon you
May the Lord bless you and keep you
And give you peace

Grace and Peace, Grace and Peace
May the Lord give you peace
Grace and Peace, Grace and Peace
Always, Always

May the Lord bless you and keep you
And may His grace shine upon you
May the Lord bless you and keep you
And give you peace