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WHITECROSS LYRICS
"Hammer And Nail" (1988)
1. Living On The Edge
2. When The Walls Tumble Down
3. The Hammer And The Nail
4. Take It To The Limit
5. Walk With Me
6. Because Of Jesus
7. When The Clock Strikes
8. Resist Him
9. Living In A Lost World
10. Top Of The World
1. Living On The Edge
Living On The Edge
I know that your heart is burning out
Like a bon bon on the flame.
You've tried crouching in a different alley every night.
The rain wakes you up just the same.
Now Satan keeps a-playin', jumpin' up and around.
He's telling you take a dive.
You can't get a fix of what's going wrong,
He keeps feeding you alibies.
Living on the edge, while your world is coming apart.
Living on the edge, there's a cry in your heart.
Living on the edge, being dragged down by sin,
'Til the light of the world comes in.
Wouldn't cross the line that you never could see,
And you're spinning 360 degrees.
Just keep it moving around, keep it low to the ground.
You want a fire but he won't leave.
Uh huh, Satan's gonna pull you in every way.
Well, it's time to learn a thing or two.
When you feel the locomotion of a runaway train,
Jesus will be there for you.
Living on the edge, while your world is coming apart.
Living on the edge, there's a cry in your heart.
Living on the edge, being dragged down by sin,
'Til the light of the world comes in.
Used to ride home on a jet black horse.
Heard you coming four towns away.
Livin' on the lam, takin' nothing when you can.
Never should have gone past the day.
Now I see a change in the way that you live.
Satan's fit for yesterday's news.
You got the love in your eye, and I can understand why.
You got the Holy Spirit inside of you.
Living on the edge, while your world is coming apart.
Living on the edge, there's a cry in your heart.
Living on the edge, being dragged down by sin,
'Til the light of the world comes in.
2. When The Walls Tumble Down
When The Walls Tumble Down
You can feel the cold of a heart locked up in ice
Addicted to wine and women
Seems there's no escape from the vise
But still a higher power comes down
Like a chisel on cold steel
It's the love of God knockin' on the door
With a love that's oh so real
When the walls tumble down
There's no stoppin' the love from comin' in
When the walls tumble down
The new life will begin
Now you have a chance to lay it on the line
They're all playin' their cards
But they're runnin' out of time
Still the love of God keeps knockin'
Lick the hammer hits the nail
And the light through you can reach the world
If you let His love prevail
3. The Hammer And The Nail
4. Take It To The Limit
Take It To The Limit
You always say you wanna follow me
But when I call you're never around
Talk is cheap. It's time for action.
This time I'm gonna pin you down.
I wanna see your faith on the line.
You've got to take it to the limit
'Cause my love is all you need.
Take it to the limit
And by my side you'll always be.
I could provide everything you lack.
But you keep tryin' to carry the world on your back.
I wanna see your faith on the line.
You've got to take it to the limit
'Cause my love is all you need.
Take it to the limit
And by my side you'll always be.
You talk in circles but You can't see.
You'll find your freedom
When you start trustin' in Me.
I wanna see your faith on the line.
You've got to take it to the limit
'Cause my love is all you need.
Take it to the limit
And by my side you'll always be.
5. Walk With Me
6. Because Of Jesus
Because Of Jesus
Because of Jesus, I have peace of mind
Because of Jesus, I'm no longer blind
Because of Jesus, old things have passed away
Because of Jesus, you can start again today
Still I don't understand His love, the love He has for me
I just know one simple fact, He died to set me free
When I see that I have fallen, I just go to Him
Because Jesus is the only one who can take away my sin
Because of Jesus, I have peace of mind
Because of Jesus, I'm no longer blind
Because of Jesus, old things have passed away
Because of Jesus, you can start again today
There were times I thought that He had left me on my own
I have learned how much He loves me and now, now I know
That I am like a jewel to Him and He watches over me
And He is so concerned about me that He will never leave
Because of Jesus, my old life is gone
Because of Jesus, instead of bein' weak, I'm strong
Because of Jesus, all things have been made new
Because of Jesus, I have come to know the Truth
7. When The Clock Strikes
When The Clock Strikes
I'll take the high road,
There's nothing stopping me now.
I like to gamble with my gang,
And there's no turning back.
I'm in the big time,
No one can deny it.
I'm playing for high stakes.
I'm on the attack.
Don't tell me there's no problem
If I gain the world and lose my soul.
Don't want to hear about eternity.
I live for today, this hour alone.
When the clock strikes,
The clock strikes midnight.
When the clock strikes,
Time's run out on you.
When the clock strikes,
The clock strikes midnight,
The Lord's going to give to each man his due.
The sun is rising,
It's high in the sky.
I burn the candle at full,
It's lighting up the night.
Don't try to cross me,
'Cause I'll throw you in
With dirty people, (?)
And I'll do it again.
8. Resist Him
Resist Him
Satan, the roaring lion, roams to and fro
Seeking who can mate him power. (?)
The word of God tells us so.
He's the father, the father of lies,
And he's come to destroy.
He's the one who hates you,
And discards you like a broken toy.
The Lord opposes the proud,
But gives grace to the humble.
Give yourself to God.
With your eyes on him, you won't stumble.
As for Satan, resist him
And he will flee from you.
Oh, resist him.
Get close to God, he will get close to you.
Oh Satan, he tells you he has something good for you.
He whispers in your ear, cracks open the door,
He crashes through.
9. Living In A Lost World
Living In A Lost World
Time, you say you've got a lifetime to live, my friend.
At night, I always see you foolin with time.
Today you're a high speed ruler,
No time to listen to your heart.
But I know you're pacing on the wings of the night.
Living in a lost world, yeah.
Living in a lost world.
Living on a lick and a promise,
For the bill is gonna come due.
Will he be the long awaited friend,
Or a thief in the night to you?
No way can you look into the future and know
When he'll be coming on you.
Right now it's time to accept him,
Decision's overdue.
He's standing near with his arms open wide.
He's calling you, he knows your name.
The time has come, it's your choice to make.
10. Top Of The World
Top Of The World
People party, every party for me.
Late nights, bright lights, JD on ice.
I was blinded, I couldn't see
The right, up tight, never thought twice.
I had an empty feeling inside,
I was searching for something more.
Pow! It hit me,
When Jesus walked through this door.
My friends don't understand the change.
But since I've found your love,
I'm on top, top of the world.
I'm on top, top of the world.
You say I'm what the Devil's hoping to kill.
So long, so dark, feeling so cold.
But Jesus Christ showed me the truth,
And told me look up, now you've been gone.
Now old things have been made new.
My darkest hour has been long gone. (?)
I'm living each day for you.
You give me strength to fight, to fight on.
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