Lyrics: I went the ways of wayward winds In a world of trouble and sin Walked a long and crooked mile Behind a million rank and file Forgot where I came from Somewhere back when I was young I was a good man’s child
‘Cause I lost some nameless things My innocence flew away from me She had to hide her face from my desire To embrace forbidden fire But at night I dream She’s singing over me Oh, oh, my child
Come on home, home to me And I will hold you in my arms And joyful be
There will always, always be A place for you at my table Return to me
Wondering where I might begin Hear a voice upon the wind She’s singing faint but singing true Son, there ain’t nothing you can do But listen close and follow me I’ll take you where you’re meant to be Just don’t lose faith
So I put my hand upon the plow Wipe the sweat up from my brow Plant the good seed along the way As I look forward to the day When at last I see My Father run to me Singing oh, my child
Come on home, home to me And I will hold you in my arms And joyful be
There will always, always be A place for you at my table Return to me My child
Lyrics: I went the ways of wayward winds In a world of trouble and sin Walked a long and crooked mile Behind a million rank and file Forgot where I came from Somewhere back when I was young I was a good man’s child
‘Cause I lost some nameless things My innocence flew away from me She had to hide her face from my desire To embrace forbidden fire But at night I dream She’s singing over me Oh, oh, my child
Come on home, home to me And I will hold you in my arms And joyful be
There will always, always be A place for you at my table Return to me
Wondering where I might begin Hear a voice upon the wind She’s singing faint but singing true Son, there ain’t nothing you can do But listen close and follow me I’ll take you where you’re meant to be Just don’t lose faith
So I put my hand upon the plow Wipe the sweat up from my brow Plant the good seed along the way As I look forward to the day When at last I see My Father run to me Singing oh, my child
Come on home, home to me And I will hold you in my arms And joyful be
There will always, always be A place for you at my table Return to me My childFear Thou Not - Josh GarrelsJosh Garrels2020-11-05 | Music: Josh Garrels Director & Cinematographer: Collin Sims - collinsims.com Gaffer: Taylor Jenkins - wanderingframeprod.com
Lyrics: Fear Thou Not For I am with thee Be not dismayed For I am thy God I will strengthen thee Yeah I will help thee And I will uphold you With the right hand Of my righteousnessJosh Garrels - Sailors Waltz (Live From Mayne Island)Josh Garrels2020-04-17 | “Sailor's Waltz” performed by Josh Garrels & Mason Jar Music, as seen on the “Visual LP” of extra content included with the original full length documentary, “The Sea In Between”. Audio from performance can be heard on “The Sea In Between Soundtrack”.
* Listen to Soundtrack on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/0Ao2w5... * Buy Soundtrack on iTunes - https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-... * Buy Documentary DVD Copy of Film with Visual LP of Extras - https://joshgarrels.com/store/the-sea...
About The Film: Josh Garrels & Mason Jar Music present "The Sea In Between" - A Mason Jar Music Film. What happens when the ever-narrowing gap between artist and audience disappears? In the documentary performance film “The Sea in Between,” Portland-based songwriter Josh Garrels and NYC arts collective Mason Jar Music travel to remote Mayne Island, B.C. to build music from the ground up, on a trip made possible by one inspired family of fans.
"Equal parts candid rumination and jaw-dropping performance all taking place on the rocky peninsulas and pine-lined shores of a location Wes Anderson would drool over. It's a cohesive work whose frames and choruses compliment each other with each downbeat and shadow." - The Village Voice
* For more info about Mason Jar Music visit: http://masonjarmusic.com * For more info about Josh Garrels visit: http://joshgarrels.comJosh Garrels - Flood Waters (Live from Mayne Island)Josh Garrels2020-03-18 | “Flood Waters” performed by Josh Garrels & Mason Jar Music, as seen on the “Visual LP” of extra content included with the original full length documentary, “The Sea In Between”. Audio from performance can be heard on “The Sea In Between Soundtrack”.
* Listen to Soundtrack on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/0Ao2w5... * Buy Soundtrack on iTunes - https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-... * Buy Documentary DVD Copy of Film with Visual LP of Extras - https://joshgarrels.com/store/the-sea...
About The Film: Josh Garrels & Mason Jar Music present "The Sea In Between" - A Mason Jar Music Film. What happens when the ever-narrowing gap between artist and audience disappears? In the documentary performance film “The Sea in Between,” Portland-based songwriter Josh Garrels and NYC arts collective Mason Jar Music travel to remote Mayne Island, B.C. to build music from the ground up, on a trip made possible by one inspired family of fans.
"Equal parts candid rumination and jaw-dropping performance all taking place on the rocky peninsulas and pine-lined shores of a location Wes Anderson would drool over. It's a cohesive work whose frames and choruses compliment each other with each downbeat and shadow." - The Village Voice
Video by Bobby BennettJosh Garrels - Bread & Wine (Live on Mayne Island)Josh Garrels2020-03-04 | “Bread & Wine” performed by Josh Garrels & Mason Jar Music, as seen on the “Visual LP” of extra content included with the original full length documentary, “The Sea In Between”. Audio from performance can be heard on “The Sea In Between Soundtrack”.
About The Film: Josh Garrels & Mason Jar Music present "The Sea In Between" - A Mason Jar Music Film. What happens when the ever-narrowing gap between artist and audience disappears? In the documentary performance film “The Sea in Between,” Portland-based songwriter Josh Garrels and NYC arts collective Mason Jar Music travel to remote Mayne Island, B.C. to build music from the ground up, on a trip made possible by one inspired family of fans.
"Equal parts candid rumination and jaw-dropping performance all taking place on the rocky peninsulas and pine-lined shores of a location Wes Anderson would drool over. It's a cohesive work whose frames and choruses compliment each other with each downbeat and shadow." - The Village Voice
* For more info about Mason Jar Music visit: http://masonjarmusic.com * For more info about Josh Garrels visit: http://joshgarrels.comTake The Lord With You - Josh GarrelsJosh Garrels2019-10-31 | I love my work, and because of this, for years I’ve invested huge amounts of my energy, my focus, my time, and my lifeblood into each project I’ve created. I zealously burned my candle at both ends, until all that was left was a smoldering wick. I burned MYSELF out. Physical breakdown and deep-seated anxiety and fear followed (mental and spiritual breakdown). From this place of desolation, the only way to move forward was to find a life and power that didn’t originate in me, and drink of it daily. This is one of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned, and I’m still learning - “It’s no longer I that live, but Christ lives in me.” Gal 2:20 From this place, strivings cease, and one can work heartily from a place of deep-seated peace. ~ Josh
Video by Bobby Bennett
* Purchase "Chrysaline" on LP or CD: joshgarrels.com/store * Listen to "Chrysaline" on Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/4nB0hSgVRau0z3smGvzqfA?si=topd4Up8RHCDJ7TQ88s6cwJosh Garrels - Worlds Within WorldsJosh Garrels2019-07-05 | An interview with Josh Garrels about the process of making his new album "Chrysaline" - It began with an exercise in simplification - leaving the extraordinary, and entering a place seemingly ordinary. In this place, like a secret passageway to Narnia, I found the invitation to explore worlds within worlds.
Album Release: August 9, 2019 Pre-Order Available July 12, 2019 at www.joshgarrels.com
Video by Bobby BennetJosh Garrels Butterfly - Story Behind the Song.Josh Garrels2019-05-16 | Josh Garrels tells the story behind his song "Butterfly" (Released as a single on May 17th, 2019). The song will appear on his next album "Chrysaline" to be released in July of 2019.
Video by Bobby Bennet: facebook.com/bobby.bennett.716Christ Has No Body Now But Yours (featuring Josh Garrels)Josh Garrels2017-10-06 | In June, musicians, pastors, writers, and scholars from around the country gathered together in NYC to collaborate on a series of worship songs for a new worship record themed around faith and vocation.
The lyrics are from a prayer by Teresa of Avila circa 1571. Music by David Ogden and published by The Royal School of Church Music (admin. by GIA Publications, Inc.). Used by permission.
Filmed, recorded, and mixed by Mason Jar Music www.MasonJarMusic.comJosh Garrels, Good Friday (Official Audio)Josh Garrels2017-04-14 | "Good Friday" by Josh Garrels from the album-Over Oceans (March 23, 2006)
Lyrics: Broken wing, forgotten dream, shattered thing That a mans hands can’t ever truly mend
Shadow land, desert sand, a man searches For a love that’ll never die
Truth be known, you’re not alone Your aching bones will find a home In place where God he sets us free
Wake me up before you go I will listen for the sound of your voice
Hear the wind in the trees It goes where it please Like the breath in me
And all who have breath can sing
When we layed your body down In earth and in the ground Oh child, rest your soul.
Will a hope be made good When a word is understood In the day, will we see you again?
Gather round, hear the sound Of a story that’s so old that it’s been told Before time
He was born in the flesh and the blood In a world that was dark as hell, and dead in sin
Born of the spirit, and the virgin child He’s the son of God, son of man
I didn’t recognize that look in his eyes When they cried With a sorrow that no man has ever known
Hang him high, watch him die, hear the cry Crucified up on that God forsaken tree
And all who have breath can sing
When we layed your body down In the earth and in the ground Oh Lord, rest your bones
Will a hope be made good If your words are understood In the day, will we see you again
Oh Eloi, Eloi, lama sabacthani? Oh my God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
Oh Eloi, Eloi, lama sabacthani? Oh my God, my God, why have you forsaken me?Josh Garrels & John Mark McMillan - The Revelators Tour - February 2017Josh Garrels2017-02-03 | The Revelators Tour with Josh Garrels and John Mark McMillan rides again in February 2017! VIP and general admission tickets are going fast. Get a your tickets today at: http://joshgarrels.com/shows
~ Show Dates ~ Feb 16 - Asheville, NC **SOLD OUT** Feb 17 - Silver Spring, MD Feb 18 - Lynchburg, VA Feb 19 - Philadelphia, PA Feb 20 - New York, NY Feb 21 - Boston, MA Feb 23 - Cleveland, OH Feb 24 - Upland, IN Feb 25 - Milwaukee, WI Feb 26 - Chicago, IL Feb 27 - Holland, MI
About The Film: What happens when the ever-narrowing gap between artist and audience disappears? In the documentary performance film “The Sea in Between,” Portland-based songwriter Josh Garrels and NYC arts collective Mason Jar Music travel to remote Mayne Island, B.C. to build music from the ground up, on a trip made possible by one inspired family of fans.
"Equal parts candid rumination and jaw-dropping performance all taking place on the rocky peninsulas and pine-lined shores of a location Wes Anderson would drool over. It's a cohesive work whose frames and choruses compliment each other with each downbeat and shadow." - The Village Voice
* For more info about Mason Jar Music visit: http://masonjarmusic.com * For more info about Josh Garrels visit: http://joshgarrels.comJosh Garrels - Words Remain - Epipheo RemixJosh Garrels2017-01-18 | "Words Remain" remix and animation produced by Epipheo Studios. Commissioned by executive producers at My Free Bible. This project was not produced by Josh Garrels, but by his permission.
Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright. Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child. Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night Wondrous star, lend thy light; With the angels let us sing, Alleluia to our King; Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born!
Backing Vocals: Joseph Clarke, Mariah Hargrove, Jessica Fox, Paul Zach, Michael Salvatierra, Hunter Chorey, Austin Fey, Nan Macmillan, Sarah Miller, Abbey Ness
The boar's head in hand bear I Bedecked with bay and rosemary; So I pray you my masters be merry, Quot estis in convivio [as many as are at the feast].
Caput apri defero [I bring in the boar's head] Reddens laudes Domino [Giving thanks to the lord]
The boar's head as I understand Is the rarest dish in all the land, Which thus bedecked with a gay garland, Let us servire cantico [serve it with a song].
- - Shepherds Song - - This begins with a breath From the waters you were blessed Pushing through the pain and blood Into the arms of love And your mother’s face above
Before you came she was afraid In the night she cried and prayed “Oh God am I strong enough, To be the arms of Love? To be the mother of this son?"
Oh Beautiful one; my child my son We rejoice From generation to generation We rejoice
All, like sheep, have gone astray, But you will call them back one day By the marks of pain and blood Back to the arms of love; The good Father’s face above
O Holy night, the stars are brightly shining It is the night of our dear Savior's birth Long lay the world in sin and error pining 'Til He appeared and the soul felt its worth A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees O hear the angel voices O night divine! O night when Christ was born O night divine! O night, O night divine!
Truly He taught us to love one another, His law is love and His gospel is peace. Chains He shall break, for the slave is our brother. And in His name, all oppression shall cease Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we Let all within us praise His holy name
Christ is the Lord! Oh Praise his name forever O hear the angel voices O night divine! O night when Christ was born O night divine! O night, Christ was born
O come, O come, Emmanuel And ransom captive Israel That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel.
Oh, come, our Dayspring from on high, And cheer us by your drawing nigh, Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, And death's dark shadows put to flight. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel!
- - O Day Of Peace - - O day of peace that dimly shines Through all our hopes and prayers and dreams, Guide us to justice, truth, and love, Delivered from our selfish schemes. May the swords of hate fall from our hands, Our hearts from envy find release, Till by God's grace our warring world Shall see Christ's promised reign of peace.
Then shall the wolf dwell with the lamb, Nor shall the fierce devour the small; As beasts and cattle calmly graze, A little child shall lead them all. Then enemies shall learn to love, All creatures find their true accord; The hope of peace shall be fulfilled, For all the earth shall know the Lord.
In celebration of the one year anniversary of my album "Home," I've partnered with World Relief & One Million Thumbprints to release the "Home (Anniversary Edition)" exclusively on Noisetrade for one week only. This new deluxe edition features the original full-length album, plus instrumental versions of all songs, as well as two previously unreleased tracks, "Hiding Place" and "Peacemaker." All tips received from the album downloads will be given to the One Million Thumbprints campaign and their partnership with the humanitarian work of World Relief. These funds will support grassroots-level peace building to end violence against women and restore survivors in war torn areas such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Iraq, and Syria.
Somewhere, out there, Can anybody hear my prayer And save me, from this dark land
If I had wings, I would fly away from everything That hurts me, and tears me down
Is there a home, for a mother and a child In a world, with no place left to hide We will run, though way is dark and long We will sing, you’re our hope, you are our song
Lord! Take my hand. Lord! Help me stand.
Days are getting colder, I can see the soldiers Marching up to burn us down
I take my momma's right hand, Tears are on my face and She says, "Son, it’s time to summon the courage now"
Run for your life child, Flee into the night while We still have the chance to make out of here alive
And even though we walk through The valley of death you Shall fear no evil, you will survive
Cause there’s a home, for a mother and a child In a world, only one place left to hide So we will run, though the way is rough and long We will sing, alleluia to our God
Lord! You’ve overcome. Lord! Lead us on.Freedom - Josh Garrels (Live in Houston, TX 2015)Josh Garrels2016-03-17 | Josh Garrels performing "Freedom" live at Warehouse Live in Houston, TX on November 7th, 2015.Josh Garrels - Born AgainJosh Garrels2015-10-13 | "Born Again" from Josh Garrels full length album "Home" (2015) Available on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/album/home/id973223133
Lyrics: There’s a time in our lives To return, sacrifice Wild grass has grown high On the path between our lives There’s a light in the trees It’s closer now, I’m on my knees Oh Father, forgive me, please
I came a long, long way back home To see you one more time ‘Cause I came a long, long way back home To see you and say Goodbye
Father’s hands work the ground Turns the soil, lays it down Everything done and said Lives beyond the quick and the dead Heritage passed along To the sons like a blessed song So raise your voices on high tonight
We came a long, long way back home To see you one more time ‘Cause we came a long, long way back home To see you and say Goodbye To hold you and say Goodbye, Goodbye
Lyrics: There’s a place, a garden for the young To laugh and dance in safety among The shimmering light in the garden of peace
But steal a bite and paradise is lost With darkened hearts we didn’t count the cost Forgot all we left behind
Life picks up speed before you know We’re holding on for dear life, Oh Lord We’re too proud to turn back now
One day it all falls down It breaks our heart and it breaks our crown Brings us down where we see
It’s gonna be alright Turn around and let back in the light And joy will come Like a bird in the morning sun And all will be made well Once again
There’s a way that seems right to a man Until he’s in over head and he don’t understand How the plans he made only led him astray
But every good gift comes down from above From the Lord of light like a labor of love Upon the child who waits for Him
Sometimes you’ll find what you’re waiting for Was there all along just waiting for you To turn around and reconcile
And it may be broken down All the bridges burned like an old ghost town But this my son can be made new
It’s gonna be alright Shake it out and let back in the light And joy will come Like a bird in the morning sun And all will be made well And all will be made well And all will be made well Once againJosh Garrels, Heavens Knife (Official Audio)Josh Garrels2015-04-14 | "Heaven's Knife" by Josh Garrels from the album - HOME (April 7th, 2015) Order CD or Vinyl Here: joshgarrels.com/store Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/4Oj3NQVZjlhji59z6bSKl1?si=Kx1AuZobS8qFFLudNVPdaw
Lyrics: Take my hand I won’t let go We’ve waited so long
And all my life I walked alone To you, my heart, my home
Like the first man I was cut so deep by heaven’s knife When I awoke from my sleep Oh my Lord, she’s beautiful She’s a part of me She’s my wife
Bound by love One flesh to be An unbroken ring
And I lay down My life for thee In this we are free
Like the first man I was cut so deep by heaven’s knife When I awoke from my sleep Oh my Lord, she’ s beautiful Walking up to me Oh she’s wonderful, standing next to me Oh she’s all All that I can see, yeah She’s beautiful, she’s a part of me She’s my wifeJosh Garrels, The Arrow (Official Audio)Josh Garrels2015-04-14 | "The Arrow" by Josh Garrels from the album - HOME (April 7th, 2015) Order CD or Vinyl Here: joshgarrels.com/store Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/4Oj3NQVZjlhji59z6bSKl1?si=Kx1AuZobS8qFFLudNVPdaw
Lyrics: An arrow is stuck between my ribs And I pray to God, Don’t let it end like this I fought like a man with will to live But I was betrayed by the man within
How on earth did it all go down like this? I’ve got no words to make sense of it My shield, my fight for righteousness Could not protect me from myself
I’m looking for the higher power To be my mighty tower Save me from myself, Oh yeah But I’m-a fall seven more times And it ain’t nobody’s fault except mine There’s only one way out
Please, Lord, forgive me I’m down on my bended knees And I need your love Mercy is your medicine Help me turn around again To You, my friend
How long did I fool myself Believing I, I didn’t need nobody’s help A fool trusts in his power and his wealth Until he’s brought down low Unto a shadow of himself
The arrow was sent to intervene It pierced my bones and shook me from my dream Lord You know exactly what I need Wounds from a friend, severe mercy
I’m looking for the higher power To be my mighty tower Save me from myself, Oh yeah But I’m-a fall seven more times And it ain’t nobody’s fault except mine There’s only one way out
Lyrics: There’s a time in our lives To return, sacrifice Wild grass has grown high On the path between our lives There’s a light in the trees It’s closer now, I’m on my knees Oh Father, forgive me, please
I came a long, long way back home To see you one more time ‘Cause I came a long, long way back home To see you and say Goodbye
Father’s hands work the ground Turns the soil, lays it down Everything done and said Lives beyond the quick and the dead Heritage passed along To the sons like a blessed song So raise your voices on high tonight
We came a long, long way back home To see you one more time ‘Cause we came a long, long way back home To see you and say Goodbye To hold you and say Goodbye, GoodbyeJosh Garrels, Born Again (Official Audio)Josh Garrels2015-03-26 | "Born Again" by Josh Garrels from the album - HOME (April 7th, 2015) Order CD or Vinyl Here: joshgarrels.com/store Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/4Oj3NQVZjlhji59z6bSKl1?si=Kx1AuZobS8qFFLudNVPdaw
Lyrics: I came into the world, into the wild No place for a child Used my voice to howl With the ghouls of night In the dying light
Had to learn to get what I need In the dark, empty Instincts are guiding me Like a beast to some blood And I can’t get enough
I’m losing control; my body, my soul Are slowly fading away But I’m ready now To feel the power of change
I’m my mother’s child I’m my father’s son It took me awhile But my time has come To be born again
Running scared in between what I hate And what I need Savior and enemy are both trying To take my soul And I can’t hide no more
Stumble out to the light Raise my fist up to fight Then I catch your eye So full of love Lord, what have I done?
I cry at your feet, wounded for me And all of the monsters and men But here in your light We can begin again
I’m my mother’s child I’m my father’s son It took me a while But my time has come
Filmed and Edited By: Jordan Lovelis 2nd Camera: Laki Karavias See more of his work at www.jlovelisfilms.comThe Resistance - Josh GarrelsJosh Garrels2015-02-11 | Song Title - The Resistance Artist - Josh Garrels Album - Love & War & The Sea In Between (2011)Ulysses - Josh Garrels 2010Josh Garrels2010-08-20 | Josh Garrels performs a one take of "Ulysses" in New York City on July 9th, 2010. Video by Andrew Ellis. Sound by Jonathan Seale. "Ulysses" will be on Josh's next full length album, to be released in early 2011.Zion & Babylon Josh Garrels 2010Josh Garrels2010-05-26 | Josh Garrels performs live at "The Packinghouse" in Redlands, CA, April 2010. Video by Kevin Bibo.