Portal (The Portal Is Open) A WORSHIP EXPERIENCE January 2023
3 CONTENTS Contents - page 3 Concept - page 4 Song Bank - page 5 1. Away With You - page 6 & 7 2. Blessing, Honor, Glory & Power - page 8 & 9 3. Cantaloupe Sky - page 10 & 11 4. Come Holy Spirit - page 12 &13 5. Duplicity - page 14 & 15 6. Endless Circle - page 16 & 17 7. Grace Can Never Be Earned - page 18 & 19 8. Holy Is Your Name - page 20 & 21 9. How Long, Oh Lord (Ps 13) - page 22 & 23 10. I Believe You - page 24 & 25 11. It's A Holiday - page 26 & 27 12. Jesus, Take My Heart - page 28 & 29 13. Merciful - page 30 & 31 14. My Life - page 32 & 33 15. No One But You - page 34 & 35 16. Our God Has Won - page 36 & 37 17. The Portal Is Open - page 38 & 39 18. Spirit and The Bride - page 40 & 41 19. Thank You - page 42 & 43 20. Unto The Lamb - page 44 & 45 21. Walk The Earth Again - page 46 & 47 22. Who Shall Ascend? - page 48 & 49 23. You, Lord - page 50 & 51
4 Portal - Concept Philosophical / Theological Considerations and Guidelines for Production “Portal” is to be a virtual and spiritual bridge from Heaven to earth and earth to Heaven. A channel from the heart of God to His child and back. The virtual pylons to support this bridge need to be well thought out and secure. The listener, through singing along, pondering lyrics, expressing gratitude, praise, awe and love for God, etc., needs to be easily drawn up into God’s heart as revelation, healing, correction, prophetic words and Angelic visitations are dispatched down to earth as Holy Spirit directs. “Portal” is a conduit. What passes through it is the issue and most important. With that in mind, here are some “pylons” to consider: 1. Song production needs to evoke and inspire singing along and “entering in” to create a personal EXPERIENCE which would normally be found in a corporate worship setting. 2. Portal needs to feature Father, Son and Holy Spirit, not the dynamic talent of the players and vocalists. We need to avoid moments where the listener is “impressed” with technical skills and find themselves in awe of what they are hearing. This will cause them to “listen” and sometimes idolize talent instead of entering into God’s heart. The goal is to usher them through the “Gates”, “Courts” and “Veil” and into the Holy of Holies. 3. Portal should not be overly produced or mastered “HOT” which would further inspire listening over participation. We need to leave some dirt and blood on the tracks. No “walls of sound” with massive crescendos. 4. Multiple genres, cadences, textures and instrumentation to welcome anyone/everyone to participate. Think of the faces at “The Marriage Supper of the Lamb.” These faces represent our target audience. 5. Arrangements with spacious holes and lots of headroom to again allow listeners to burrow into the songs. The listener’s personal meditation and/ or sing-a-long experience should be considered an important factor that completes the production. 6. Scripture verses and Biblical foundational concepts should undergird the content of the lyrics throughout. 7. A wide swathe of arrangement and instrumentation ideas keeping the project “a feast of creativity”. A therapeutic journey taken like medicine. 8. Excellence prioritized over perfection. 9. Songs should feel “live” but have sonic integrity to meet demands for all broadcast applications. 10. It is obviously vital that all participants on this project have a loving relationship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and are comfortable with prayer, worship and the taking of “Communion” before sessions, as lead.
5 Song Bank 1. Away With You 2. Blessing, Honor, Glory & Power 3. Cantaloupe Sky 4. Come Holy Spirit 5. Duplicity 6. Endless Circle 7. Grace Can Never Be Earned 8. Holy Is Your Name 9. How Long Oh Lord (Psalm 13) 10. I Believe You 11. It's A Holiday 12. Jesus, Take My Heart 13. Merciful 14. In My Life 15. No One But You 16. Our God Has Won 17. The Portal Is Open 18. Spirit and The Bride 19. Thank You 20. Unto The Lamb 21. Walk The Earth Again 22. Who Shall Ascend? 23. You, Lord
6 Away With You music & lyrics by Kenneth-Michael Veltz Take me Lord, away with You Take me Lord, away with You I want to hide in the shadow of Your wings I want to glide gently through the Veil I want to know You and want You to know me Take me Lord, away with You Take me Lord, away with You Take me Lord, away with You I want to sing with the Angels in Your court I want to bring music to Your heart I want to trust You when I don’t understand Take me Lord, away with You Take me Lord, away with You Take me Lord, away with You I want to live in the center of Your will I want to give my life to serve Your ways I want to rise with You the day of Your return Take me Lord, away with You Take me Lord, away with You Take me Lord, away with You
7 Away With You - Key: D - Up 7 - G Pos SCRIPTURES: Psalm 57:1, Heb 10:20, 1 Cor 13:12, Pro 3:5&6 MESSAGE: Join an event always in progress in Heaven. Travel Through The Veil. Know and be known by God. Trust when you don’t understand. Embrace God’s will for your life. Rise with Jesus when He returns. GENRE: Folk/Country/Americana TEMPO: 144 TIME: 4/4 ARRANGEMENT: Gentle, Simple, Spacious, More people sing along as each verse develops. Like a train picking up passengers. INSTRUMENTATION: Core / Acoustic Guitar, Fingerpicking EXAMPLES:
8 Blessing, Honor, Glory and Power music & lyrics by Kenneth-Michael Veltz (MEN) Blessing and honor and glory and power Blessing and honor and glory and power Blessing and honor and glory and power Blessing and honor and glory and power Be unto the Lamb Be unto the Lamb (WOMEN) Blessing Honor Glory Power Be unto the Lamb Be unto the Lamb (TOGETHER)
9 Blessing, Honor, Glory, Power - Key: Eb - Up 8 - G Pos SCRIPTURES: Rev 5:13 MESSAGE: Join an event always in progress in Heaven. A celebration in the Courts of King Jesus. Bring blessing, give honor, ascribe glory, bow to the power of the Lamb. Men and women sing different parts demonstrating the individuality and unity that should be found in marriage and fellowship among God’s people. GENRE: Folk/Pop/Rock TEMPO: 138 TIME: 3/4 ARRANGEMENT: Band-esque, Men & Women alternate singing in verses then merge together in the chorus. Pageantry, Big, Energetic. INSTRUMENTATION: Core / Acoustic Guitar EXAMPLES: Keith Green; 2nd Chapter of Acts “Easter Song”
10 Cantaloupe Sky music & lyrics by Kenneth-Michael Veltz Cantaloupe sky I see my Maker in your eyes So often I have tried to paint With poetry your smile Cream and tangerine God‘s musical silkscreen A disappearing symphony About to be a dream Cantaloupe sky The sailor’s lullaby You promise us peace at dawn And safety through the night The silhouettes have come The eyelids of the sun Grow heavy with the weight of night Another day is done Keep me, oh God Keep me in Your sight Blanket me My Father be My Cantaloupe Sky Through the night
11 Cantaloupe Sky - Key: D - Open - D Pos SCRIPTURES: Isa:41-10, Luke 1:78-79, Psalm 16:1 MESSAGE: Sharing thoughts and moments with God while watching the sunset. Personal intimate moments with Jesus. Seeing Him in nature. Sleep soundly in His presence. GENRE: Folk/Country/Alternative TEMPO: 115 TIME: 4/4 ARRANGEMENT: Gentle lullaby, haunting. (Good song to end the album.) INSTRUMENTATION: Core / Acoustic Guitar, Cello, Strings. Needs an unusual instrument like and accordion or Oboe EXAMPLES:
12 Come, Holy Spirit music & lyrics by Kenneth-Michael Veltz Come, Holy Spirit Come with mercy and power Come, Holy Spirit Water my soul like a flower Holy Spirit, breathe on me now Find, Holy Spirit A home in my heart, Holy Dove Stay, Holy Spirit I have been washed in His Blood Holy Spirit, breathe on me now Move, Holy Spirit I yield to Your reign in our midst Fill, Holy Spirit Fill me with Heavenly gifts Holy Spirit, breathe on me now Speak, Holy Spirit The thoughts of the Ancient of Days Cause, Holy Spirit Cause me to walk in Your ways Holy Spirit, breathe on me now Draw, Holy Spirit Those for the Lamb's Book of Life Send, Holy Spirit Send me endowed with Your Life Holy Spirit, breathe on me now
13 Come Holy Spirit - Key: C - Up 5 - G Pos SCRIPTURES: Acts 1:8, Acts 8:26, Rom 15:13, Luke 11:13, Rev 20:12, Rev 3:5, Rev 21:27, John 20:22, 1 John 1:7-9, 1 Cor 12:8-10, John 1:32 MESSAGE: An active relationship with Holy Spirit is the key to all things needed in this life. Each verse is a prayer directed to Holy Spirit requesting assistance, impartation and ability to walk in a way that is good for life and pleasing to God. “Ruach” is the Hebrew Word for the Holy Spirit. “Ruach” (pronounced rooakh) is the Hebrew word for spirit, breath, or wind. When spoken, the word engages one's breath and lungs. Each verse ends with a simple request for Holy Spirit to breathe the life of Jesus into our lives. Take a breath in after requesting “Ruach’s breath”. GENRE: Folk/Light Pop TEMPO: 115 TIME: 4/4 ARRANGEMENT: Chugging acoustic guitar INSTRUMENTATION: Wide open EXAMPLES: Sting: I’ll Be Watching You
14 Duplicity music & lyrics by Kenneth-Michael Veltz The Living Word is sharper Than any two-edged sword Cutting through our noble thoughts To where intents are stored That’s where we find the Lord Wearing different faces So easy to deceive Put on a show, no one will know Except the God who sees Jehovah El Roi (chorus) Let the words of my mouth And the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in your sight, Lord, may it be And Lord, when I’m alone Help me live the life I’ve shown To the world who trusts in what they hear and see Oh Lord, keep me from duplicity It’s time to build an altar Down deep within our souls To sacrifice the parts we play And let the curtain close On ribbon, wrap and bows (chorus) There is no condemnation Acknowledgment will do To know the Truth will set us free To be a people who Say just as we do
15 Duplicity - Key: C - Up 5 - G Pos SCRIPTURES: Heb 4:12, Psalm 55:21, Psalm 19:14, Rom 8:13, John 8:31-32, Gen 16:13 MESSAGE: It’s easy to hide our secret lives from friends and even loved ones but noone hides anything from God. Scripture says His Word is sharper than any two-edged sword dividing the soul and spirit, joints and marrow and thoughts and intents of the heart. When we pass “Through The Veil” in our worship times we come face to face with the Living Word. Not only are our words examined but the deep meditations of our heart, as well. His goal is to set us free, not condemn us but we must acknowledge the truth about ourselves if we are to venture deeper into the light of His presence. GENRE: Folk/Americana TEMPO: 118 TIME: 4/4 ARRANGEMENT: Fingerpicking acoustic guitar INSTRUMENTATION: Wide open EXAMPLES:
16 Endless Circle music & lyrics by Kenneth-Michael Veltz Men: From the rising of the sun Women: Let Your Name be praised, oh God Men: ’Til she sleeps behind the night Women: Let Your Name be praised, oh God Men: Every nation, every tongue Women: Let Your Name be praised, oh God Men: Through the darkness ’til the morning light All: We present an… Endless circle of praise to You United with one voice and heart An endless circle of gratitude Let Your Name be praised, oh God Ohh, Let Your Name be praised Women: From the rising of the sun Men: Let Your Name be praised, oh God Women: ’Til she sleeps behind the night Men: Let Your Name be praised, oh God Women: Every nation, every tongue Men: Let Your Name be praised, oh God Women: Through the darkness ’til the morning light All: We present an… Endless circle of praise to You United with one voice and heart An endless circle of gratitude Ohh, Let Your Name be praised, oh God (3X)
17 Endless Circle - Key: D - Up 7 - G Pos SCRIPTURES: Psalm 113:3, Isa 56:7 MESSAGE: When people fall asleep in parts of the world there are others waking up. Like a relay race, the baton of praise to God is passed to those rising. So, as the earth turns God is honored in an endless circle of praise. This is symbolized in the song as men and women pass the lead vocal parts to each other. GENRE: Light Pop / Americana TEMPO: 81 TIME: 4/4 ARRANGEMENT: Men and women pass the lead vocal parts to each other every other verse creating a circular experience. Bass line is circular. INSTRUMENTATION: Acoustic guitar - Wide open EXAMPLES: “Tears In Heaven” - Eric Clapton
18 Grace Can Never Be Earned music & lyrics by Kenneth-Michael Veltz I need Your mercy, compassion and kindness When my strength is gone I need Your power I am the patient, You are the doctor I'm an empty vase, You are the flower I'm going to come boldly to ask You for favor And blessings I know I don’t deserve I’ll never be worthy of Your love and mercy But that’s how You’ve planned it, I have learned Grace can never be earned I ask for abundance that I haven't worked for Vineyards and gardens, I didn't plant I ask to inherit what I'm not in line for A beautiful home not built by my hands I'm going to come boldly to ask You for favor And blessings I know I don’t deserve I’ll never be worthy of Your love and mercy But that’s how You’ve planned it, I have learned Grace can never be earned I'm going to stop trying to pretend I am holy The cost to be righteous was paid by Your Son The roadway to please You is just to believe You And to be grateful for all that You’ve done I'm going to come boldly to ask You for favor And blessings I know I don’t deserve I’ll never be worthy of Your love and mercy But that’s how You’ve planned it, I have learned Grace can never be earned
19 Grace Can Never Be Earned - Key: A - Open - A pos. SCRIPTURES: Eph 2:8, Rom 1:1-2, Deut 6:10-11, Heb 4:16, MESSAGE: Grace is a gift from God to mankind unable to fulfill His law. We are invited to boldly come before Him with full knowledge of our unworthiness to do so. God takes delight in giving to us based on His goodness, mercy and kindness. Jesus is the only one who fulfilled the laws demands. He did and we get the benefits. It’s time to party in gratitude. GENRE: World/Pop/Folk TEMPO: 106 TIME: 4/4 ARRANGEMENT: Upbeat. Party. Wide open INSTRUMENTATION: Drum Corp percussion, horn section? EXAMPLES: “Me & Julio Down By The School Yard” - Paul Simon “Not Fade Away” - Buddy Holly
20 Holy Is Your Name music & lyrics by Kenneth-Michael Veltz Your Name is Holy Father to Your children You are the joy of our desire Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven Your Kingdom come to all of life Holy is Your Name (3) Your Hands are beautiful they mold us and guide us Our place in heaven They have carved They wave us on to that holy reunion Bearing heaven's only scars Holy Are Your Hands (3) How beautiful upon the mountains are Your feet Bringing news of joy and peace They walked with Adam in the cool of the evening They walked alone to Calvary Holy are Your Feet (3) Your Name is Holy Father to Your children You are the joy of our desire Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven Your Kingdom come to all of life Holy is Your Name (3)
21 Holy Is Your Name - Key: F# - Up 2 - Em Pos SCRIPTURES: Matt 6:9-13, Isa 52:7, Luke 24:40, Gen 3:8, MESSAGE: God’s Name, His Hands and Feet are holy. We remember His nail-scarred hands and feet and that He walked along side Adam & Eve in the garden. King David was rightly inspired to say (in Psalm 8:4) “What is man that You are mindful of him or humans that You should care for them.” GENRE: ? TEMPO: 82 TIME: 4/4 ARRANGEMENT: Wide Open INSTRUMENTATION: Wide Open EXAMPLES:
22 How Long, oh Lord (Psalm 13) music & lyric adaption by Kenneth-Michael Veltz How long, oh Lord, will You forget me forever How long will You hide Your face How long shall I take counsel in my soul Having sorrow in my heart day to day Consider me, Lord and answer me from heaven Enlighten my eyes lest I sleep And my enemy says, “I have overcome him” And rejoices in his power over me But I have trusted in Your kindness My heart rejoices You have set me free I will sing to You forever, Lord Because You have dealt bountifully with me Yes, You have dealt bountifully with me
23 How Long Oh Lord (Psalm 13) Key: B - Up 4 - G Pos SCRIPTURES: Psalm 13:1-6 MESSAGE: There are times throughout our walk with God when He appears to be afar off and deaf to our cries for help. We tend to hide those feelings of rejection thinking honesty would be displeasing to God. But King David, the man after God’s own heart, was not afraid of that honesty which led him many times throughout the Psalms to a transitional “BUT” moment. That moment appears for him in this Psalm at verse 8. GENRE: ? TEMPO: ? TIME: 4/4 ARRANGEMENT: Wide Open INSTRUMENTATION: Wide Open EXAMPLES:
24 I Believe You music & lyrics by Kenneth-Michael Veltz Like the pathways in the sea The way You guide us hides in mystery So many times I have doubted Cried Your name and shouted, “Can’t You see what’s going on with me?” Take an iron from Your fire Brand Your faith upon the tablets of my soul When tomorrow comes, if I start reeling I won’t put my trust in feelings That drift away like cloudy days I can’t see You but I believe You I believe You Now today I feel the fool Yesterday I doubted You so needlessly Time and time again You prove You know what You’re doing and I’m left with me and my bad memory Down the road I’ll face again An opportunity to mend my faithless ways When darkness points to doom and gloom I’ll point to the empty tomb and bless the day Lift my hands and say I can’t see You but I believe You I believe you I know I need to trust Your eyes to see me Through the darkness when the waves Hide Your pathway in the sea I can’t see You but I believe You I believe you
25 I believe You - Key: B - Up 4 - G Pos SCRIPTURES: 1 Pet 1:8-9 MESSAGE: Consider all the times things looked bad but God remained faithful. We have a memory problem not a faith problem. Trust His Word over your feelings. Allow Him to guide you down roads you can’t see. GENRE: Country/Folk TEMPO: 85 TIME: 4/4 ARRANGEMENT: Story telling. Country fingerpicking INSTRUMENTATION: Country band - pedal steel EXAMPLES:
26 In My Life music & lyrics by Kenneth-Michael Veltz In my life be glorified In my life be magnified In my life, let me bring You glory, oh Lord I believe that Jesus, You’re the Son of God I believe You rose from the dead I receive the life that You have planned for me And I believe You’re coming back again In my life be glorified In my life be magnified In my life, let me bring You glory, oh Lord I believe Your Holy Spirit lives in me I believe He guides me through each day I believe He brings Your Words to memory And I believe He teaches me to reign In my life be glorified In my life be magnified In my life, let me bring You glory, oh Lord
27 In My Life - Key: ? - Up ? - ? Pos SCRIPTURES: 2 Thes 1:10-12, Rom 6:10-11, John 14:1-3, 2 Tim 1:4 MESSAGE: It’s good to make strong, decisive declarations regarding our aspirations and what we believe. Use your declarations as powerful weapons to break enemy resistance as they support the fulfillment of your God inspired dreams. GENRE: ? TEMPO: ? TIME: ? ARRANGEMENT: Wide open INSTRUMENTATION: Wide open EXAMPLES:
28 It’s a Holiday music & lyrics by Kenneth-Michael Veltz Dance, we can dance We can wake from the trance, we can sing It’s a Holiday Come, bless the Wedding Fair Maiden, the Bride of the King It’s a Holiday (Chorus) Jesus is King through the night Jesus is King in the morning light Jesus is King of the day Jesus is Truth and the Life and the Way Darkness has fallen King Jesus is calling for rest It’s a Holiday Cursed in the garden The ground we now walk on is blessed It’s a Holiday (Chorus) Nations and races All colors will dine at the feast It’s a Holiday Remember His Word That the greatest among us is least It’s a Holiday (Chorus) Dance, we can dance We can wake from the trance, we can sing It’s a Holiday Come, bless the Wedding Fair Maiden, the Bride of the King It’s a Holiday
29 It’s A Holiday - Key: D - Up 7 - G Pos SCRIPTURES: Rev 19:7-9, John 14:6, Gen 3:17, Rev 7:9, Rev 6:9-10, Luke 9:48 MESSAGE: We join a heavenly scene already in progress. A wedding celebration, orchestrated by Holy Spirit, that cannot be trespassed by the enemy. Each verse is a byproduct of what King Jesus secured for us that we celebrate on this Holiday. Jesus is crowned King. He delivered us. We can rise, sing and dance. The Bride is perfected. She blesses guests by Her royal presence. The Father presents Her to Jesus and they dance. The enemy has been crushed. King Jesus declares “rest” for all in attendance. Adam’s cursed ground is blessed by Jesus. All racial and cultural divides are completely gone. Wedding guests look forward to sharing the great feast to follow knowing that in this Holiday all people are truly equal. Jesus, the servant of all sets the example of who is greatest in the coming Kingdom. GENRE: Castle/Pop/Folk TEMPO: 157 TIME: 3/4 ARRANGEMENT: A waltz that inspires visual revelation. Medieval Times INSTRUMENTATION: Guitar, Flutes, String Quartet, Hand percussion. Blended with modern day patches to bridge old and new. EXAMPLES:
30 Jesus, Take My Heart music & lyrics by Kenneth-Michael Veltz Jesus, take my heart Hold it in Your hand Mold it as You will According to Your plan Cause my feet to walk Under Your control Help me feel Your love For every living soul You desire truth In my hidden parts Speak Your Living Word To my heart of hearts I have no righteousness Beyond that which You give Without Your gift of grace I have no strength to live Create in me, Lord A clean heart, oh God Renew in me, Lord Your Spirit, oh God Restore to me, Lord The joy of Your salvation Jesus, take my heart
31 Jesus, Take My Heart - Key: C - Up 5 - G Pos SCRIPTURES: Psalm 51:2, 6 & 10, Jer 18:1-6, Phil 3:9 MESSAGE: God will not despise a humble prayer from a broken and contrite heart. It’s the starting place for complete restoration to follow. GENRE: James Taylor-esque Folk TEMPO: 91 TIME: 4/4 ARRANGEMENT: Simple. Hold it back. Minor musical crescendo toward the end causes a major in heart crescendo. INSTRUMENTATION: Acoustic Guitar, Strings, Brush drumming EXAMPLES:
32 Merciful music & lyrics by Kenneth-Michael Veltz She wasn’t Abraham’s daughter but she came to draw from Jacob’s well You asked her first to bring You water and it opened up her life of hell Though her feet and heart were prone to stray And she fell to weakness each and every day Still You allowed her To touch Your heart of Grace You gave her a miracle Knowing there's none worthy to look upon Your face Oh, Oh, You’re Merciful We tell You that we love You And long to see Your Name be praised Then we put ourselves above You and You watch as we drift away Like ships without anchors lost at sea Crying out in darkness, Jesus, save us please Now I come boldly to touch Your heart of Grace In need of a miracle Knowing I’m not worthy to look upon Your face Oh, Oh, You’re Merciful Cause me to never let You down Change me forever from the inside out Thank You for forgiving me For giving me the eyes to see Mercy is the mystery That softens hearts of stone Oh, Oh, You’re Merciful In spite of all the wrong in me Your love has healed and set me free To tell the world come taste and see The One who made me whole Oh, Oh, You’re Merciful Oh, Oh, You’re Merciful She became a grateful daughter Living water washed her shame away
33 Merciful - Key: B - Up 8 - E sus4 Pos SCRIPTURES: John 4, Heb 4:16, Psalm 51:7, Acts 26:18 MESSAGE: Though we fall over and over again, when we come to our senses, we are always welcomed to come boldly to God based on His mercy, not our worthiness of mercy. This song of grace is built around the Woman at the Well’s life-changing encounter with Jesus. She left so filled with “Living Water” that she left her earthly water vessel behind but “Living Water” overflowed into the hearts and minds of her entire hometown. GENRE: Gentle, Hopeful blues TEMPO: 121 TIME: 4/4 ARRANGEMENT: Jazz lounge. Jazz musicians asked to back up a blues singer. INSTRUMENTATION: Maybe Muted Trumpet. Brushwork percussion. Standup Bass. EXAMPLES:
34 No One But You music & lyrics by Kenneth-Michael Veltz No one always cares and no one's always there No one's always true but You And no one pays the price for another man's life No one, dear Jesus, but You When the way gets rough and dreary And my eyes grow tired and weary And I need a gentle touch to get me through Sometimes nature's cold And sometimes man's too bold No one's always just right but You And when I'm wrong I can always say I am right And when I fall I can always pretend I'm upright And although some may think that's true When there's no one left to fool I find that no one really knows me but You When I need a place to hide You give me wings to fly You help me see my life from heaven’s view You’re my strength when I’m in pain My umbrella in the rain You fix me, dear Jesus, with You And when I'm wrong I can always say I am right And when I fall I can always pretend I'm upright And although some may think that's true When there's no one left to fool I find that no one really knows me but You No one always cares and no one's always there No one's always true but You And no one pays the price for another man's life No one could come up with the right sacrifice No one, dear Jesus, would do No one, dear Jesus, but You
35 No One But You - Key: C# - Up 6 - G Pos SCRIPTURES: Col:1-14, Psalm 37:24, Eph 2:6 MESSAGE: If you have a question, Jesus is your answer. If something is broken, Jesus will fix it. If you’re in great need, Jesus will meet it. If you need an understanding heart, Jesus will be it. There is no one but Jesus to bring you through what you need to get through. All you need to do is truly believe He is your only answer. He paid your price with His life to buy back your soul. You’re in a safe place if Jesus is in control. GENRE: Slow Country / Swing TEMPO: 107 TIME: 3/4 ARRANGEMENT: Country, Blues, Folk / Swing INSTRUMENTATION: Stand up? Dobro? Brush kit? EXAMPLES:
36 Our God Has Won music & lyrics by Kenneth-Michael Veltz Lamb of God, through Your death on the cross You have paid for the keys Adam lost To the glory of God the Father and God the Son And the Holy Spirit, we worship You as One There is none like You, who can do what You have done? In the battle for the soul of man our God has won Angels dance as we sing in His court With the saints who have gone on before To the glory of God the Father and God the Son And the Holy Spirit, we worship You as One There is none like You, who can do what You have done? In the battle for the soul of man our God has won Holy One, Shepherd of Israel Guide Your flock, lead us all through the Holy Veil To the glory of God the Father and God the Son And the Holy Spirit, we worship You as One There is none like You, who can do what You have done? In the battle for the soul of man our God has won Every knee shall bow to You, Lord Every tongue will confess You are Lord To the glory of God the Father and God the Son And the Holy Spirit, we worship You as One There is none like You, who can do what You have done? In the battle for the soul of man our God has won
37 Our God Has Won - Key: D - Up 7 - G Pos SCRIPTURES: John 1:29, Psalm 86:8, Rev 11:15, Heb 12:1, Psalm 79:13, Heb 10:20, Phil 2:11 MESSAGE: If God has already won then you have, too. He, the victor, dwells within you. Join the heavenly scene already in progress. Bowing the knee and confessing with the tongue in past tense demonstrates that the battle is over. Demons and all forms of darkness are driven to their knees as their tongues confess Jesus is Lord in reluctant yielding. You do it with joy and affection and as you do Jesus’s victory is transferred to you in present tense. GENRE: ? TEMPO: ? TIME: 4/4 ARRANGEMENT: Wide open INSTRUMENTATION: Wide Open EXAMPLES:
38 The Portal Is Open music & lyrics by Kenneth-Michael Veltz We wage our war under the banner of Jehovah Nissi Praise goes up, fire comes down The weapons that we use are spiritual and they are mighty Praise goes up, fire comes down Hallelujah, fire falls to the earth from His throne Hallelujah, the Portal is open We claim our health under the promise of Jehovah Rapha Praise goes up, healing comes down The stripes upon His back restore us when our bodies suffer Praise goes up, healing comes down Hallelujah, healing falls to the earth from His throne Hallelujah, the Portal is open The Portal is open Bow your head, come inside The Portal is open, the Portal is open Lift your hands to Adonai We have provision in the promise of Jehovah Jireh Praise goes up, blessing comes down There is abundant life for all who trust in the Messiah Praise goes up, blessing comes down Hallelujah, blessings fall to the earth from His throne Hallelujah. the Portal is open The Portal is open Bow your head, come inside The Portal is open, the Portal is open Lift your hands to Adonai We wage our war under the banner of Jehovah Nissi Praise goes up, fire comes down
39 The Portal Is Open - Key: D - Up 7 - G Pos SCRIPTURES: Gen 28:11-18, Ex.17:15, 2 Cor 10:4-5, Ex. 15:26, Isa 53:5, 1 Tim 2:8, Gen 22:14, John 10:10, Luke 24:50, 2 Kings 2:11 MESSAGE: Jacob (Genesis 28:11-18) took a nap with his head on a rock and had a vision of angels ascending and descending to and from Heaven. At the end of his ministry, Elijah (2 Kings 2:11) was taken up to heaven in a chariot through a mysterious channel. And Jesus (Luke 24:50) after He was raised from the dead, drifted up into heaven as His disciples watched, with the promise that He would return in that same way at the end of this age. In each instance, that passageway, bridge or channel between earth and heaven was a spiritual "Portal". GENRE: Israeli Pop / Dance TEMPO: 149 TIME: 4/4 ARRANGEMENT: Like Original INSTRUMENTATION: Like Original EXAMPLES: Like Original
40 Spirit and The Bride music & lyrics by Kenneth-Michael Veltz There's a light in the distance (a light in the distance) It gets brighter as we follow Shine on Jesus, You have freed us from the night Though the dark is getting darker (the dark is getting darker) The light is getting lighter And brighter, as we live, in Your sight There's a new world coming (a new world coming) A kingdom is coming The New Jerusalem Coming down out of heaven (down out of heaven) A Bride for her Husband Prepared and adorned for Him And the Spirit and the Bride say, “COME” And all they that hear say, “COME” Let the thirsty man, “COME and drink freely” See I come quickly (see I come quickly) My reward with Me To repay all men for their deeds I'm the Beginning and the End (the Beginning and the End) The First and the Last Entrance to My City is for those who obey Me And the Spirit and the Bride say, “COME” And all they that hear say, “COME” Let the thirsty man, “COME and drink freely” And the angels cry HOLY, “HOLY” The angels cry HOLY, “HOLY” The angels cry HOLY, “HOLY…. Is the Lamb that was slain”
41 Spirit And The Bride - Key: Em - Up 8 - Em Pos SCRIPTURES: Isa 60:2, Rev 21:1-3, Rev 22: 13, 13 & 17, Rev 4:8 MESSAGE: The Lord’s return is inevitable. No one but the Father knows exactly when, not even Jesus. For some, it will be a frightening day. For others it will begin a perpetual celebration of what Jesus has done. Jesus will come with His reward with Him, repaying all men for their deeds. Again, for some that is not good news. For others it will be a day of great rejoicing. GENRE: Reggae TEMPO: 128 TIME: 4/4 ARRANGEMENT: Light, upbeat & happy even though subject matter is heavy. We are singing as those who will reap a wonderful harvest. Typical 2 & 4 Reggae rhythm sections. INSTRUMENTATION: Steeldrum, Organ, Typical Reggae instrumentation EXAMPLES:
42 Thank You music & lyrics by Kenneth-Michael Veltz Thank You, thank You In everything, dear Father, I give thanks (2) Not just for things that appeal to me That fall within what I can see But when Your will crosses me I will follow And let You take me by the hand Even though I don't understand Trusting You have a better plan for tomorrow Thank You, thank You In everything, dear Father, I give thanks Open up the gate, Lord Thank You, thank You In everything, dear Father, I give thanks I know that I will always find I'm never running out of time You have my interests in Your mind, I believe You When my strength is running out And my thoughts are mixed with doubt I will speak your Word and shout, “Lord, I trust You!” Thank You, thank You In everything, dear Father, I give thanks Open up the gate, Lord Thank You, thank You In everything, dear Father In everything, dear Father In everything, dear Father I give thanks
43 Thank You - Key: D - Up 7 - G Pos SCRIPTURES: 1 Thes 5:16-18, Psalm 100:4, Pro 3:5, 1 Pet 5:7, Luke 22:42 MESSAGE: Prayer: God, show me Your will. Answer: In everything give thanks. The password to entering into the Gates of Heaven is: #THANKYOU The more difficult it is to thank God for any given situation, the quicker the gates will open because more faith is needed. God sees it and shuts the gate behind you. Once inside you become free from resistance because the enemy is locked outside the gate. He can yell but he cannot touch you. God cares deeply for you. Thanking Him in faith, before you have your answer, is the heavenly key that unlocks the blessings of heaven. GENRE: Reggae TEMPO: 143 TIME: 4/4 ARRANGEMENT: Typical 2 & 4 Reggae. Upbeat, happy, joyful INSTRUMENTATION: Wide open EXAMPLES:
44 Unto The Lamb music & lyrics by Kenneth-Michael Veltz Worthy is the Lamb That was slain for the sins of man To receive riches and power Wisdom and strength Glory and honor And blessings be unto the Lamb (2) And to Him who sits on the Throne And to the Lamb be Blessing and honor and glory and power And to Him who sits on the Throne And to the Lamb be Blessing and honor and glory and power Blessing and honor and glory and power Forever and ever and ever and ever, Amen Worthy is the Lamb That was slain for the sins of man To receive riches and power And blessings be unto the Lamb
45 Unto The Lamb - Key: A - Up 2 - G Pos SCRIPTURES: Rev 5:12-13 MESSAGE: Join an event always in progress in Heaven. A celebration in the Courts of the King in honor of the Lamb. Declare in agreement with all that is ascribed to the glory of the Lamb. There are times when God welcomes us as playful children or friends. This is not one of them. This is no earthly “black-tie” affair. To join this event You need to take your place to find your place. GENRE: Classical/Pop TEMPO: 104 TIME: 4/4 ARRANGEMENT: Classical blended with chugging light rock INSTRUMENTATION: Band w/ String Quartet EXAMPLES: Chugs - Sting, “I’ll Be Watch You” bit slower
46 Walk The Earth Again Psalm 148:1-6 music & lyric adaption by Kenneth-Michael Veltz Halle Hallelujah Forever You shall reign The world is longing for You To walk the earth again Praise the Lord, Jehovah Extol His royal Name Praise Him from the heavens Let all the heights proclaim Praise Him warring Angels Praise Him through the fight Praise Him sun and moon glow Praise Him, stars of night Praise Him, highest heavens And clouds above the rain You have been created To praise His Holy Name His decrees are everlasting They shall never pass away He established them forever Forever they’ll remain Halle Hallelujah Forever You shall reign The world is longing for You To walk the earth again To walk the earth again
47 Walk The Earth Again - Key: D - Up 7 - G Pos SCRIPTURES: Psalm 146:10, Psalm 148:3, Psalm 148:6 NOTE - These lyrics are different than those on the “rough audio files” folder which were used to encourage prayer for Ukraine. MESSAGE: A prayer/cry for Jesus to return. The entire universe is in perfect submission to God and lauds Him to be so. The universe is grateful for God’s genius design. The universe existed before any living thing. Singing in agreement with these words of King David, which I merely paraphrased, brings your words up through the Portal into the realm where “everything is perfect”. That place is real and it is far above the thoughts surrounding what you may be facing. It’s a place of perfect freedom in peaceful submission. We want our world to reflect that beautiful atmosphere so we cry out, “Jesus, ‘Walk The Earth Again’ ”! GENRE: Pageant Celebration / Rock TEMPO: 134 TIME: 4/4 ARRANGEMENT: Rock band. Turn up the volume. 4 on the floor kick drum. VOCALS: Fold back lead vocal & guitar tracks through studio monitors instead of headphone to cue background singers, claps, hand percussion, etc. Keep repeating till it sounds like 300 people in a medium size room. INSTRUMENTATION: Band EXAMPLES:
48 Who Shall Ascend? music & lyrics by Kenneth-Michael Veltz Who shall ascend to the hill of God? And who shall stand in the Holy Place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart A humble soul who speaks truth and grace God will grant to him the gift of righteousness And salvation through His Son He shall be among those who are called and blessed To seek the face of the Holy One Lift your heads, O gates The Lion roars Receive your glorious King Lift up the doors Who is this glorious King? He is the Lord and living God Almighty He is the Lord leading all of Heaven’s armies He is the Lord, our glorious King
49 Who Shall Ascend? - Key: D - Up 7 - G Pos SCRIPTURES: Psalm 24 MESSAGE: We desire fellowship with God but light cannot and will not fellowship with darkness. We can thank Him for what He has done for us. We can praise Him for His magnificent works. But seeking God’s face and coming before Him in the Holy Place requires humility, clean hands and a pure heart that none can attain without Jesus. Jesus paid the penalty for our sin. He came to earth as the sacrificial Lamb of God who cleansed our hands and purified our hearts. He will return through the ancient doors as an invincible Lion, The King of Glory. GENRE: Soft Rock, Pop, Alternative TEMPO: 104 TIME: 4/4 ARRANGEMENT: Ominous, Mystical, Reverent, Deep call to deep INSTRUMENTATION: Wide open EXAMPLES: Phil Collins: “In The Air Tonight” - Live version
50 You, Lord music & lyrics by Kenneth-Michael Veltz The trees bow their limbs to You, Lord The earth chants her song to the One she waits for The wind whispers love to You, Lord The sky veiled in clouds Sleeps on Your shore And all nature in harmony sings at Your call They know their Maker has given them all (Chorus) They love You, Lord You, Lord You, Lord, they love The song in my heart is for You, Lord To serve in Your court is what I live for I'd rather lose me than You, Lord I’d rather be Purged than ignored I want to be near You in every way My heart is breaking and aching to say I love You, Lord You, Lord You, Lord, I love Heavenly Father, I love You Jesus, My Savior, I love You Holy Spirit of God, keep all of my heart for You The trees bow their limbs to You, Lord The earth chants her song to the One she waits for The wind whispers love to You, Lord The sky veiled in clouds Sleeps on Your shore And all nature in harmony sings at Your call They know their Maker has given them all (Chorus)