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Rubber Canoe:
Lyrics
 
Benny Hester (Sparrow/Spirit Records
- 1978)
a.k.a. Be A Receiver (Myrrh/Word Records
1982)
1. Be
A Receiver
2. Squeeze
You
3. Sure
Of Your Call
4. Jesus
Came Into My Life
5. The Door
6. Gonna
Happen Here
7. Only You
8. Such
A Relief
9. All
You Can Do
10. We All Know He's
Comin'
1.
Be A Receiver
Words & Music by Benny Hester
People are talkin' to you all your life
You hear them but you don't really listen
You think in your head you kknow wrong from right
But deep inside you know somethin' is missin'
chorus:
Be a receiver
Of God's Word
Open your heart and let it come on in
Be a receiver
Then share what you've learned
He wants to fill you
But He won't until you
Let His Spirit in
Yeah let Him come on in
You think you've got His number
But He's got yours
He knows that game you're playin'
And He wants you to touch you deeply
And that's for sure
But you're not listenin' to what He is sayin'
(chorus)
He wants to make you a spiritual man
He wants to move you with His mighty hand
He wants to open your eyes, let you see
What a life given to Him can be
Well He's made a promise for those who seek Him
He'll start a fire in you burnin'
And knowin' His truths you faith will deepen
So get that Spirit within you churnin'
(chorus)
Be a receiver
Be a receiver
2. Squeeze You
Words & Music by Benny Hester
Well you say that it's been
Smooth sailin'
But it won't be long
'Til that'll be changin'
You must grow
So I want you to know
chorus:
He's gonna squeeze you
Just because He loves you
And you'll know Him better
For the trials he brings you through
He's gonna squeeze you
And you'll learn to trust Him
He wants you to be faithful and true
When times get hard
Well go ahead and praise Him
We've gotta be thankful
For all that He brings
He said He'll make you strong
So I know it won't be long
(chorus)
You're gonna wake up in the mornin'
And say Lord what have you done
And you'll find that He's been makin'
Your spirit and His into one
Then one day
When it's time to be leavin'
You'll hear His voice callin'
Come on
Come on home
And when you get to heaven
He'll reach out His arms
(chorus)
He's gonna squeeze you, yes He is
He's gonna squeeze you, I know He will
He's gonna squeeze you
3. Sure of Your Call
Words & Music by Benny Hester
Lord I wanna be in Your will
But I never was one for standin' still
So everytime You hear me pray
Please understand me when I say
chorus:
I've gotta be sure of Your call
I wanna be yielded that's all
I've gotta be sure of Your call
I've gotta be sure of Your call
For when my back's against the wall
I've gotta be sure of Your call
In my life I made mistakes
All because I wouldn't wait
So now in everything I do
Lord I'm not movin' without You
(chorus)
You lead the way and I'm right behind You
My life is Yours, no need to remind You
I just wanna get into Your plan
So here I am
Just one thing before I go
Let Your love within me grow
And touch my eyes that Imight see
Into someone else's needs
(chorus)
4. Jesus Came Into My Life
Words & Music by Benny Hester
The road I was walkin' down was hard and cold
And I didn't know where to go
But then He reached and took my hand
And Jesus now I know
chorus:
Jesus came into my life
Jesus came into my life
Oh I knew there was no other
When Jesus came into my life
Jesus came into my life
Jesus came into my life
Oh I need Him, yes I do
Jesus came into my life
My heart was troubled and filled with care
And I didn't know what to do
But then I saw His smilin' face
Now one thing I know is true
(chorus)
Well, I found something I thought I could never find
Joy in my heart
Peace in my life
And now it's mine, all mine
The burden I carry is so much lighter
Gone is the heartache and fear
And everyday is getting brighter
'Cause now His voice I hear
(chorus)
5. The Door
Words & Music by Benny Hester
So I got tired off puttin' off yes, I did
And there was a door right in front of me
Draped in vines of salvation
From God's only Son and I'll
I'll never be
The way I was before
All because of the Door...
chorus:
He stands at the door and knocks
And if any man hears His voice
Lord help me grasp what You've got for me
Won't You please
He will come into him
And sup with him
Oh I wanna be
Truly free
So I got tired of holdin' it back, you know I did
And there was a hand reachin' out for me
A light shinin' brightly
I held on so tightly that I'll
I'll never be
The way I was before
All because of the door
(chorus)
And I wanna know His love
And I wanna know Him in His suffering, oh yeah
And I... I wanna know His joy, yes I do
And everything that life with Him will bring
6. Gonna Happen Here
Words & Music by Benny Hester
I believe somethin' rare
Is gonna happen here
Gonna happen here
Tonight
I believe somethin' good
Will surely happen here
Surely happen here
Tonight
And it all boils down to
Somethin' I believe in
Someone I put my trust on: Jesus
And a message I live my life by
Yes it all boils down to
Somethin' I believe in
Someone I put my trust on
And a message I live my life by
I feel a sweet gentle Spirit
Hangin' in the air
Movin' everywhere
Tonight
Somethin' is gonna happen
Better hold on to your chairs
Better hold on to your chairs
Tonight
7. Only You
Words & Music by Benny Hester
All my life I've searched for someone
To share my hopes, my dreams, and plans
And there's no one else tonight
That I could talk to
Who knows more where I am
chorus:
And now it looks like the scene is changing
Rearranging, yes it is
And in my heart
Though I don't know how
You're much closer now
And I'm trusting
Only You
Only You
And from the start Your love's been lasting
Without it now where would I be
As this drifting world spins 'round
To know You better
Means so much to me
(chorus)
And in these times I really need You
I wish that I could touch Your hand
But I'll live my life for you
And like a child
Before you I'll stand
(chorus)
8. Such a Relief
Words & Music by Benny Hester
Day after day I was goin' my way
Thinkin' now and then
That I might find somethin' I could call mine
With the chances growin' dim
It was gettin' where I couldn't even talk to my friends
Where's it gonna end
chorus:
It was such a relief to find Jesus
Such a relief to find Jesus
Such a relief to find Jesus
And in the middle of this crowded room
I'm prayin' you're gonna find Him too real soon
The words came slow in a voice soft and low
As I turned to God and pleaded
'Cause just like you deep inside I knew
It was the Lord I really needed
When He came into my heart He forgave every sin
And let my new life begin
(chorus)
I want you to meet Jesus, yes I do
You could reach out tonight
He could change your whole life
Now each day is a new chance to say
Lord I really thank You
For Your healin' touch, for lovin' me so much
And showin' me Your word is true
Now it's gettin' where I talk about You to my friends
Oh, I hope this never ends
(chorus)
9. All You Can Do
Words & Music by Benny Hester
And He wants to show you
That He loves You so
And He sent His Spirit
Just to let you know
That no one else can take His love away from you
So give Him your life
And don't be afraid
That's all you can do
And He wants to keep you
In His perfect peace
And He'll give abundantly
To those who will seek Him
And no one can take His love away from you
So give Him your life
And don't be afraid
That's all that you can do
10. We All Know He's Comin'
Words & Music by Benny Hester
first chorus:
You who ever doubted the Word
Please listen up
'Cause you never really heard
Please listen up
For you never really heard
Roll out across the sky
Gonna wanna know
When the heavens open wide
We'll be taken up, I wanna go
The truth is gonna give us life
second chorus:
We all know He's comin', Jesus is comin'
We all know He's comin', yeah
We all know He's comin', Jesus is comin'
We all know He's comin', yeah
(first chorus)
Yeah, many men's hearts are gonna wax cold
Watch out, don't let it be you
Just like a thief and maybe in your sleep
No, He'll give you no clue
(second chorus)
And if I have to wait
I think I might die
You know what I mean I said I think I might die
So I sit here and I sing my song
Hold on, 'cause it won't be long
(second chorus)
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