From the recording First Offensive (2008)
Lyrics ©1990 by Alicia Kardell
Music ©1999 by Scott C. Kardell (BMI)
Recorded and Mixed at:
Extra Fish Recording and Creative, Ozaukee County, WI
Sound Engineer: George Nestler
Alicia Kardell: Lead Vocals, Bass
Scott Kardell: Vocals, Keys
Dave Rank: Vocals
David Behrel: Lead Guitar
Jason Fabus: Alto Sax
Tom Barnum: Soprano Sax
Jared Schulz: Trumpet
James Grall: Drum Kit
Lyrics
When all was laid to waste,
And the land was rendered barren;
When no one could be found,
And no place to rest my cares in,
You were there, my sweet Jesus--
You were there.
When my heart was worn and bruised,
And I had nothing left to lose,
I cried Abba (Father),
And You filled my soul.
I cried Abba (Father),
And You made me whole.
When people scream and shout,
And are noisy with intention;
When no comfort can be found,
And no place to rest my cares in,
You are there, my sweet Jesus--
You are there.
When my heart is worn and bruised,
In You there's nothing left to lose;
I cry Abba (Father),
And You fill my soul.
I cry Abba (Father),
And You make me whole.
When life ahead seems dim,
And my vision dark and unclear,
You lift my spirit high,
And my resting place in You is here.
You are here, my sweet Jesus--
You are here.
Praise be to God
Who reigns on high;
Bright Morning Star
Shining in the dark night.
Majestic Father, Prince of Peace,
Holy Redeemer--
Jesus is all of these.
When my heart is worn and bruised,
In You there's nothing left to lose;
I cry Abba (Father),
And You fill my soul.
I cry Abba (Father),
And in You I'm whole.