Song Lyrics
ONE BY ONE
©1997,John A.Poe,Jr.
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1
I thought I'd preach to multitudes, who'd thrill
to what they heard,
Uplifted by my eloquence, inspired by every word;
And when the invitation came, they'd pour down every
aisle;
I'd thank the Lord to be so used, and bow my head
and smile...
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(chorus)
But God said, "NO! That's not the way it's written
in my plan;
The world's so big, so many lost, and you're just
one small man;
Go back again and read My book, remember how it's
done:
Go forth and lead the world to Me, but do it one
by one."
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2
I dreamed I'd sing in stadiums packed with eager,
cheering throngs,
Who'd listen, cry, and turn to God, led by my perfect
songs.
They'd thank the Lord that I had come, and marvel
at my voice,
And leap up after every hymn, shout praises and rejoice...
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3
I figured I'd become a teacher, venerable and wise,
And with great thoughts, inspire great visions in
young, tender eyes;
I'd fill their hearts with Heaven's fire, and set
whole towns aflame,
And see great deeds and miracles performed in Jesus'
name...
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(chorus)
But God said, NO! That's not the way it's written
in my plan;
The world's so big, so many lost, and you're just
one small man;
Go back again and read My book, remember how it's
done:
Go forth and lead the world to Me, but do it one
by one.
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