Camp O-Ongo Songbook

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Table Of Contents

All Night All Day    45   Little Sir Echo 37
Ash Grove    66   Living In Tents And Cabins 84
Bats Eat Bugs    113   Love 11
Beautiful    3   Make A Joyful Noise Unto The Lord 118
Beloved (I John 4:7-8)    22   Make Me A Servant 109
Blindman 30   Make New Friends 43
Blowing In The Wind    89   Marching To Pretoria 73
Born Free    96   McNamara’s Band    87
Bound For The Top 24   Morning Has Broken 31
Call Of The Fire 39   Music Alone Shall Live 90
Camp O-Ongo Fair    42   Now The Day Is Over 28
Campfire Song 38   O! Mrs. Shady 55
Climb Every Mountain 97   One Tin Soldier 110
Cowboy’s Lullaby 94   O-Ongo Fight Song 103
Cum Baya 98   O-Ongo’s The Place To Go 57
Dese Bones 86   Open My Eyes 13
Desparado 117   Our Best 16
Do Lord 32   Pass It On 1
Dona Dona 64   Peace Of The Mountain 14
Down By The Old Mill Stream 104   Psalm 5 2
Edelweiss 47   Puff The Magic Dragon 111
Fairest Lord Jesus 8   Red River Valley 48
Five Hundred Miles 56   Rise And Shine 106
Follow The Gleam 4   Seek Ye First 33
For The Beauty Of The Earth 29   Short’nin Bread 67
Friends 108   Since Jesus Came Into My Heart 19
Got Any Rivers 21   Sing Your Way Home 68
Grace Before Meals 36   Sippin’ Cider 70
Great Big Wonderful God 41   Study War No More 69
Green Grow The Rushes 77   Taps 40
Have Thine Own Way Lord 25   Tell Me Why 34
He Lives 11   Thank God For Kids 115
He’s Everything To Me 7   The Bells Of Saint Mary’s 65
He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands 78   The Duke Of York 82
Hello Hello 91   The Fight Is On 27
Hey Ho! 93   The Happy Wanderer 71
Hiking Song 74   The Horses Run Around 60
Ho Young Rider 99   The Keeper 83
Home On The Range 50   The Long, Long Trail 59
I Am The Resurrection 20   The Sound Of Music 58
I Believe 35   They Will Know We Are Christians By Our Love 112
I Have A Joy 75   This Is My Father’s World 18
I Love The Mountains 85   This Land Is Your Land 62
I Want To Be A Friend Of Yours 54   Three Corner’s 81
I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes 10   Three Jolly Fishermen 80
I Would Be True 17   Till We Meet Again 101
I’ll Live For Him 6   To Ope Their Trunks 51
If I Had A Hammer 44   Today 52
In His Time 26   Vive L’amour 105
In My Heart There Rings A Melody 12   Walking At Night 76
It Is No Secret 9   Waltzing Matilda 92
It’s A Happy Day 107   We’re On The Upward Trail 88
Jacob’s Ladder 15   When It’s Springtime In The Rockies 63
Jesus My Lord 5   White Coral Bells 95
Jesus Name Above All Names 116   Witchcraft 61
Johnnie Rebeck 102   You Are My Sunshine 49
King Of The Cannibal Islands 79   You Can Smile 72
Kookaburra 53   You’ll Never Walk Alone 46
Less Of Me 100      
Let There Be Peace On Earth 23      

THANK YOU Elaine "Super Scanner Woman" Evans, Becky Bradshaw, and Karen Roney
for scanning and typing in the songbook.
THANK YOU Peter Mackprang for hunting down audio clips.


 




1. PASS IT ON
It only takes a spark
To get a fire going,
And soon all those around
Can warm up in its glowing.

That’s how it is with God’s love,
Once you’ve experienced it.
You spread His love to everyone,
You want to pass it on.

What a wondrous time is spring,
When all the trees are budding.
The birds begin to sing,
The flowers start their blooming.

That’s how it is with God’s love,
Once you’ve experienced it.
You want to sing, it’s fresh like spring,
You want to pass it on.

I wish for you my friend
This happiness that I’ve found.
You can depend on Him,
It matters not where you’re bound.

I’ll shout it from the mountain top,
I want my world to know;
The Lord of love has come to me,
I want to pass it on.
 


2. PSALM 5
Give ear to my words, oh Lord,
Consider my meditation:
Hearken unto the voice of my cry,
My King and my God:
For unto Thee will I pray,
My voice shalt thou hear in the morning.
Oh, Lord, in the morning will I direct my prayer,
Unto Thee and will look up.  


3. BEAUTIFUL   
Beautiful, beautiful, Jesus is beautiful,
And Jesus makes beautiful things of my life.
Carefully touching me causing my eyes to see,
Jesus makes beautiful things of my life.  


4. FOLLOW THE GLEAM
To the knights in the days of old
Keeping watch on the mountain heights
Came a vision of Holy Grail,
And a voice through the waiting night.

Follow, follow, follow the gleam
Banners unfurled,
O’er all the earth.
Follow, follow, follow the gleam
Of the chalice that is the Grail.

And we who would serve the King,
And loyally Him obey,
In the consecrate silence know,
That the challenge still holds today.

Follow, follow, follow the gleam
Standards of worth,
O’er all the earth.
Follow, follow, follow the gleam
Of the light that shall bring the dawn.
 


5. JESUS MY LORD
(Chorus)
Have you seen Jesus my Lord?
He’s here in plain view.
Take a look, open your eyes,
He’ll show it to you.

Have you ever looked at the sunset
With the sky mellowin’ red,
And the clouds suspended like feathers?
Then I say…You’ve seen Jesus my Lord.
(chorus)
Have you ever stood at the ocean
With the white foam at your feet,
Felt the endless thunderin’ motion?
Then I say…You’ve seen Jesus my Lord.
(chorus)
Have you ever looked at the cross,
With a man hanging in pain,
And the look of love in His eyes,
Then I say…You’ve seen Jesus my Lord.
(chorus)
Have you ever stood in the family,
With the Lord there in your midst
Seen the face of Christ on your brother?
Then I say…you’ve seen Jesus my Lord.
(chorus)  


6. I’LL LIVE FOR HIM
The Lord is my shepherd,
I’ll live for Him always.
He leadeth by still waters,
I’ll live for Him always.
Always, always, I’ll live for Him always.
Always, always, I’ll live for Him always.  


7. HE’S EVERYTHING TO ME
In the stars His handiwork I see,
On the wind He speaks with majesty,
Though He ruleth over land and sea
What is that to me?
I will celebrate nativity,
For it has a place in history,
Sure, He came to set His people free,
What is that to me?
Till by faith I met Him face to face,
And I felt the wonder of His grace,
Then I knew that He was more than just
A God who didn’t care
Who lived a way up there and
Now He walks beside me day by day,
Ever watching o’er me lest I stray,
Helping me to find that narrow way,
He’s Everything to Me.  


8. FAIREST LORD JESUS
Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nature,
0 Thou of God and man the son!
Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor,
Thou, My soul’s glory, joy and crown.
Fair are the meadows, Fairer still the woodlands
Robed in the blooming garb of spring;
Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer,
Who makes the woeful heart to sing.
Fair is the sunshine, Fairer still the moonlight,
And all the twinkling starry host;
Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer
Than all the angels Heaven can boast.  


9. IT IS NO SECRET
The chimes of time ring out the news,
Another day is through.
Someone slipped and fell,
Was that someone you?
You may have longed for added strength,
Your courage to renew,
Do not be disheartened,
For I bring hope to you.

It is no secret what God can do.
What He’s done for others, He’ll do for you
With arms wide open, He’ll pardon you,
It is no secret what God can do.

There is no night, for in His light
You’ll never walk alone.
Always feel at home
Wherever you may roam.
There is no power can conquer you,
While God is an your side.
Just take Him at His promise,
Don’t run away and hide.  


10. I WILL LIFT UP MINE EYES
I will lift up mine eyes to the hills,
I will look to my Helper above.
I will go or remain as He wills,
As I daily His promises prove.
Safely He’ll keep, never slumber nor sleep,
Was there ever such wondrous love.
I will lift up mine eyes to the hills,
I will look to my Helper above.  


11. HE LIVES
I serve a risen Savior; He’s in the world today.
I know that He is living, whatever men may say.
I see His hand of mercy; I hear His voice of cheer,
And just the time I need Him, He’s always near.
(Chorus)
He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today.
He walks with me, and talks with me along life’s narrow way.
He lives, He lives, salvation to impart.
You ask me how I know He lives; He lives within my heart.
In all the world around me I see his loving care
And though my heart grow weary, I never will despair.
I know that He is leading through all the stormy blast.
The day of his appearing will come at last.  


12. IN MY HEART THERE RINGS A MELODY
I have a song that Jesus gave me,
It was sent from heav’n above;
There never was a sweeter melody;
‘Tis the melody of love.
(Chorus)
In my heart there rings a melody;
There rings a melody with heav’ns harmony
In my heart there rings a melody;
There rings a melody of love.
I love the Christ who died on Calv’ry.
For He washed my sins away;
He put within my heart a melody,
And I know it’s there to stay.  


13. OPEN MY EYES
Open my eyes, that I may see
Glimpses of truth Thou has for me.
Place in my hand the wonderful key
That shall unclasp and set me free
(Chorus)
Silently now I wait for Thee,
Ready my God, Thy will to see;
Open my eyes (ears, mouth), illumine me,
Spirit divine.
Open my ears, that I may hear,
Voices of truth Thou sendest clear
And while the wave-notes fall on my ear,
Everything false will disappear.
Open my mouth, and let me bear
Gladly the warm truth everywhere.
Open my heart, and let me prepare
Love with Thy children thus to share.  


14. PEACE OF THE MOUNTAIN
Peace I ask of thee, 0 mountain,
Peace, peace, peace.
When I learn to live serenely
Cares will cease.
From the hills I gather courage,
Vision of the day to be.
Strength to lead, and faith to follow
All are given unto me.
Peace I ask of thee, 0 mountain,
Peace, peace, peace.  


15. JACOB’S LADDER
We are climbing Jacob’s ladder.
We are climbing Jacob’s ladder.
We are climbing Jacob’s ladder,
Soldier of the cross.

Every round goes higher, higher.
Every round goes higher, higher.
Every round goes higher, higher,
Soldier of the cross.

Rise, shine, give God the glory, glory,
Rise, shine, give God the glory, glory,
Rise, shine, give God the glory, glory,
Soldier of the cross.

Sinner do you love my Jesus?
Sinner do you love my Jesus?
Sinner do you love my Jesus?
Soldier of the cross.

If you love Him, why not serve Him?
If you love Him, why not serve Him?
If you love Him, why not serve Him?
Soldier of the cross.
(Rise, shine, give God the glory…)

Do you think I’d make a soldier?
Do you think I’d make a soldier?
Do you think I’d make a soldier?
Soldier of the cross.

We are climbing higher, higher.
We are climbing higher, higher.
We are climbing higher, higher,
Soldier of the cross.

(Rise, shine, give God the glory…)  


16. OUR BEST
Hear ye the Master’s call,
"Give Me thy best!"
For, be it great or small,
That is His test.
Do then the beat you can, not for reward,
Not for the praise of man, but for the Lord.
(Chorus)
Ev’ry work for Jesus will be blest,
But He asks from ev’ry one his best.
Our talents may be few,
These may be small,
But unto Him is due our best, our all.
Wait not for men to laud,
Heed not their slight.
Winning the smile of God brings its delight!
Aiding the good and true, ne’er goes unblest.
All that we think or do, be it the best.  


17. I WOULD BE TRUE
I would be true, for there are those who trust me.
I would be pure, for there are those who care.
I would be strong, for there is much to suffer.
I would be brave, for there is much to dare.
I would be brave, for there is much to dare.
I would be friend of all; the fee, the friendless.
I would be giving and forget the gift.
I would be humble, for I know my weakness.
I would look up, and laugh, and love, and lift.
I would look up, and laugh, and love, and lift.  


18. THIS IS MY FATHER’S WORLD
This is my Father’s world, and to my listening ears,
All nature sings, and around me rings the music of the spheres.
This is my Father’s world, I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas ---
His hand the wonders wrought.

This is my Father’s world, 0 let me ne’er forget
That though the wrong seems oft so strong,
God is the Ruler yet.
This is my Father’s world, why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King --- let the heavens ring;
God reigns; let the earth be glad.  


19. SINCE JESUS CAME INTO MY HEART
What a wonderful change in my life has been wrought
Since Jesus came into my heart!
I have light in my soul for which long I had sought,
Since Jesus came into my heart!
(Chorus)
Since Jesus Came into my heart,
Since Jesus came into my heart!
Floods of joy o’er my soul like the sea billows roll,
Since Jesus came into my heart!
I have ceased from my wand’ring and going astray,
Since Jesus came into my heart!
And my sins which were many are all washed away
Since Jesus came into my heart!  


20. I AM THE RESURRECTION
(Chorus)
I am the Resurrection (clap)
And the life (clap clap clap)
He who believes in me will never die.

I am the Resurrection (clap)
And the life (clap clap clap)
He who believes in me will live a new life.

I have come to bring the truth;
I have come to bring you life;
If you believe then you shall live.
(chorus)
In my word all men shall come to know;
It is love that makes the Spirit grow.
If you believe, then you shall live.
(chorus)
Keep in mind the things that I have said,
Remember me in the breaking of the bread,
If you believe, then you shall live.
(chorus)  


21. GOT ANY RIVERS?
Got any rivers you think are uncrossable?
Got any mountains you can't tunnel through?
God specializes in things thought impossible.
He'll do for you what no other power can do.
Got any problems you think are unsolvable?
Got any troubles that're too much for you?
God specializes in things thought impossible.
He'll do for you what no other power can do.  


22. BELOVED (I JOHN 4:7-8)   
Beloved, let us love one another,
For love is of God,
And ev'ryone that loveth
Is born of God,
And knoweth God,
He that loveth not, knoweth not God,
For God is love.
Beloved, let us love one another.
First John four: seven and eight.  


23. LET THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH
Let there be peace on earth
And let it begin with me;
Let there be peace on earth
The peace that was meant to be
With God as our Father,
Brothers all are we.
Let me walk with my brother,
In perfect harmony.

Let peace begin with me,
Let this be the moment now.
With every step I take
Let this be my solemn vow;
To take each moment and live each moment
In peace eternally.
Let there be peace on earth.
And let it begin with me.  


24. BOUND FOR THE TOP
Mid crags and peaks of a mountain height
There's a Light that draws me.
E'en now I'm on the upward slope
Bound for the top which calls me.

(chorus)
Bound for the top,
I'm ever on my way.
Bound for the top,
Climbing day by day.
Bound for the top,
And though the trail grove steeper
I'm bound for the top
And still climbing.

I take these helps along the way:
Love and truth and beauty.
Real service, friends, and loyalty,
Keep I upon my journey.
And so through life equipped I go,
Pure, clear light inspiring.
I choose the best at every step,
Climbing forever higher.  


25. HAVE THINE OWN WAY, LORD
Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
Thou are the Potter, I am the clay.
Hold me and make me after Thy will,
While I am waiting, yielded and still.
Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
Search me and try me, Master today!
Whiter than snow, Lord, wash me just now.
As in Thy presence, humbly I bow.
Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
Hold o'er my being absolute away!
Fill with Thy Spirit till all shall see
Christ, only always, living in me.

 

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