1. If Heaven Was Closer
Verse 1
Today I am thinking of someone I love,
Who’s traveled to somewhere afar.
They’ve moved on to glory, in heaven above,
Beyond every distant bright star.
Verse 2
If heaven was closer, and you lived next door,
I’d surely come see you each day!
But now you are gone to that heavenly shore.
I know I will see you some day!
Chorus
If heaven (was closer) was closer (I know),
These teardrops would fall nevermore!
I heaven (was closer) was closer,
I wouldn’t know pain anymore!
Verse 3
If heaven was closer, would we long to go,
Like often we think of down here?
But now you are missing from this world below-
And painful describes every tear!
2. This Isn’t Your Mountain
Verse 1
I came to Him again last night with a mountain on my mind
Worried and anxious, I knelt down to pray
I cried, Oh Lord, this mountain looks way too high for me
Please come and take this mountain far away!
Chorus
And then I heard Him say, This isn’t your mountain
It’s much too high for you to climb- that is true
I never meant for you to scale these heights alone
I’ll take your hand and climb this mountain with you!
Verse 2
And so with simple trusting faith, I prayed for grace each day
To leave the mountains in the Master’s hand
For long ago, He knew the road I would travel on
He knew, and He always had a plan!
3. Happy And Free
Verse 1
I wandered around in deep discouragement and sadness,
Wishing for someone just to care and rescue me.
Then calling on Jesus, I found peace and so much gladness-
Now I am praising Him, for I am happy and free!
Chorus
Happy and free, sweet Jesus-
Thank You, Lord for everything You’ve done for me!
Feeling Your love is such a blessing, and it frees us!
I’m so glad that we can all be happy and free!
Verse 2
Many times over, I’d been stressed out and unhappy,
Fretting and worrying what others think of me.
Now I’m secure in who I am and who God made me-
I’m so thankful that I can be happy and free!
Verse 3
If you are longing for the secret that will free you,
Let me just tell you what He always says to me;
If you are down and seems like no one will believe you,
Praising the Lord will make you whole and happy and free!