The Extra Mile
Canopy’s first EP “The Extra Mile” was released in 1995.
“Only You” | lyrics | ||
“Are You Ready” | lyrics | ||
“Light In The Dark” | lyrics | ||
“Big Answers” | lyrics | ||
“Near To You” | lyrics | ||
“Thats Why” | lyrics |
Only You
Chorus:
Only you, Jesus;
Only you will be my God because you love me.
Only you, Jesus;
And Lord, I want to praise you for eternity.
Verse 1:
You left your rightful throne,
And lived upon the earth,
And died to take our sins away.
Now I will not worship
Any other god.
No other god deserves my praise.
Chorus
Verse 2:
There will come a day
When all will know your power;
A day when every knee will bow.
But I don’t want to wait
For life to pass me by.
My focus is on you right now.
Chorus
Bridge:
Deep in my soul there is a joy
Deep in my soul there is a joy
Deep in the soul of all my being,
There is a joy that keeps me singing.
When I am down, you’re what I turn to.
You are my strength and Lord I love you.
Chorus
Words and Music by: Alicia and Cynthia Vlahakos
1993 – Vocals by Alicia and Cynthia Vlahakos
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Are You Ready?
Verse 1:
In the Past I haven’t done my part;
I had a halfway heart.
But now I’m leaving that life behind;
God has changed my mind.
I could gain the whole world, but yet lose my soul,
But what would I really gain?
So I’ll work for my Lord, Jesus Christ,
I know my work in Him is not in Vain.
Chorus:
Are you ready to go the extra mile?
God is searching for one committed child.
Are you ready to go the extra mile?
God is searching for one committed child.
Verse 2:
When you heard the word and first believed
You were a drifting seed.
How can you grow if you don’t plant your roots?
You’ve got to live God’s truth.
The word Christian is more than a name;
It’s a whole new life to live.
We’re on a mission; we’re His chosen ones.
Have you really given you whole life to Him?
Chorus
Bridge:
What God plans for your life you know will be the best.
And when trials come your way
It’s just your chance to put your love for Him to the test.
Chorus
Are you, are you ready? Are you, are you ready?
Are you, are you ready? Are you, are you ready?
Now’s your chance to be what you were created to be
Words and Music by: Alicia and Cynthia Vlahakos
1994 – Vocals by Alicia and Cynthia Vlahakos
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Light In The Dark
You are uncompromised.
You are the truth in the midst of all lies.
And though I am far from your righteousness,
You are the light in my darkness.
You are the light in the dark.
You restore my soul.
You give me peace when life is out of control.
And when I feel depressed,
You are the light in my darkness.
You are the light in the dark.
I have found that time is fleeting,
And I don’t know where my life is leading.
The world has a plan, but I know who I’m seeking;
I yearn to reach for you; let me learn to cling to you.
You guide me night and day.
You’re the good shepherd helping me find my way.
And when I am in distress,
You are the light in my darkness.
You are the light in the dark.
Words and Music by: Alicia and Cynthia Vlahakos and Kevin Butler
1995- Vocals by Alicia and Cynthia Vlahakos and Kevin Butler
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Big Answers
Verse 1:
We were sailing in a boat that my dad made with his dad when he was sixteen.
But there was barely a breeze, and the sails were empty and we were drifting.
But with a little prayer and a little faith, the winds, they came
So strong that the boat was tipping.
Chorus:
He gives big answers to our small prayers.
That helps strengthen my faith and reminds me He’s there.
It doesn’t matter how small your prayers may be,
‘Cause each one is small compared to his strength.
Bridge:
I used to wonder why He even wanted us to pray.
Wouldn’t he always have His will no matter what we say?
But did you know He answers each and every plea;
Not always what’s expected, but what’s best for you and me.
He gives big answers, big answers, yeah.
Verse 2:
We all have our dreams; things that we wish for, sometimes lust for.
But when we pray for them, it seems to set our eyes a little higher.
So go ahead make your request, and pray that God will perfect
Your heart’s desire.
Chorus
Words and Music by: Alicia and Cynthia Vlahakos
1995 – Vocals by Alicia and Cynthia Vlahakos
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Near To You
Verse 1:
Let the raindrops fall to earth.
Let the thunder roar its roar.
Let the lightning strike its light.
Let the waves crash on shore.
‘Cause I know a place where I can go;
Here, near to you, Jesus.
Here, near to you.
Chorus:
Like the rain- the rain that fell outside,
Were the tears- the tears that I cried;
But you came and wiped my eyes.
Oh, you came and wiped my eyes.
Verse 2:
Before I found you,
I was tossed about on the wind.
I was drowning in the rain-
The pain that would not end.
But I found a place where I can go,
Here, near to you, Jesus.
Here near to you.
Chorus
Bridge:
Far more wild were the storms you were in
When you rid all men of their sins.
Oh, Near to you.
Near to you, Oh Lord, near to you.
Words and Music by: Alicia and Cynthia Vlahakos
1994 – Vocals by Alicia and Cynthia Vlahakos
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