You are invited to discover the beginnings of an extraordinary new artist. She is a gifted performer with a delightfully generous spirit. She is a proliferative composer with a remarkable zest for living. Sprinkle these features with a touch of her faith-filled professional focus and you have the makings of a seriously interesting artist.
"I am always fascinated and amazed when I see God in a new and different way. Whether through an amazing sharing of his Word, through excellent reading materials, or ministries that share drama and music.
Being a musician, I have had the wonderful opportunity to experience many of the local musical ministries that confess Christ and, through song, share their love for Him.
One particular artist had me mesmerized from the start...
Susan Jansen shares a vocal talent that is honest, anointed and delivered from a heart so sold out to God, that it touches like cool rain on a hot day.
Her clarity, tone and delivery are soft and soothing. Her attitude in ministry is one of transparency. She seems to desire nothing more than to sit in the arms of her Lord, and sing His praise.
It is the anointing that breaks the yoke upon a person bound by things of this world, and truly, Susan and her voice are immersed in the presence of God. " ~ Steve Tarak, Contemporary Christian Artist
FOOLISH LITTLE MIRACLES
Music by Susan Jansen
© 2002
Call me senseless, call me what you will,
Although it hurts to hear you say it.
You say this faith of mine is so outrageous,
Still, you know I’ve got to play it.
You think I’m crazy I’m a serious fool.
But there’s no dreamin’ up something this cool.
There’s no such thing as ‘just a coincidence’
When you speak of the angels above.
I believe in ‘foolish little miracles’ ‘
‘cause I believe in love.
There is no explanation why, what many scholars can’t defend.
Others as unintelligent as I should be allowed to understand.
Riches, intellect, political stay,
Aren’t really needed but you’ve got to have faith.
And I’m grateful to the ones who are watching over me
And guide me through this life on earth, yeah.
My eyes and ears aren’t always telling me the truth
I’ve got to listen with my heart.
I know how slow and careless I can be,
So I’m glad to know they’re looking out for me.
CHRIST IS MY COMPASS
Music & Arrangement: Susan Jansen
Lyrics: Jeff Donnell & Susan Jansen
© 2002
So many distractions surround us today.
The wrong turn is easy, we may lose the way.
The traffic is heavy, the pace is so fast.
And we tend to find comfort in things that don’t last.
Life is uncertain, can be unkind.
Run years in the race and one day you might find
you’re weary, you’ve wandered, walked right off the track.
You’re far from your home and you’ve got to get back.
I’m far from my home and I’ve got to get back.
I’ll use Christ as my compass to keep me on course.
Christ is the compass always pointing true north.
With Christ the Good Sheperd, I will never be lost.
When I need direction, I’ll look to His cross.
Chorus harmony: I’ll use Christ as my light.
walk me safe through my night
bring-ing me, bringing me home. Alleluia -oh-oh
I know on our journey we are never alone.
the Lord walks beside me, the Lord leads us home.
through the kindness of others, He strengthens our will.
Our angels and brothers, walk with us still.
My angels and brothers walk with me here. Music bridge
And I’ll never stop seeking and searching.
It’s a lifelong adventure, I know.
The desire of my heart is the true love of God.
His light is the quest of my soul.
His light is the quest of my soul.
ABBA, PAPA, FATHER
Music & Lyrics: Susan Jansen
Abba, Papa, Father
this I’ve heard you called
Am I talking to no one? Can you see me at all
Are you there as I stare at the wall.
Papa, Father, please hear my plea
Are you’re willing to listen to me
my thoughts are so broken…how do I say
Oh could you show me how to pray?
I’ve heard that your love is so great and so strong
always near, like the rays of the sun.
And its warmth and its might can shatter any night
never keeping its light from anyone.
Abba, Father, hear my plea.
If it’s possible bring light to me.
I am, less than human, a creature of sin
And I don’t know how or where to begin
If there’s one ray of hope you have hidden for me
Oh Father, please let it be.
PLAY ME
(SONG OF ST. FRANCIS)
Music by Susan Jansen
Lyrics based on the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi
Play me. I will be your instrument.
Love your people Lord and I will do the same.
Whenever you need someone to sing your songs of
peace, Oh please, play me.
There is hatred Lord, in this world abounding
but I will be there to sow a seed of love.
People hurting themselves and each other
I can show forgiveness like you send from up above, play me.
See the people Lord, smothering in doubt.
Maybe I can lift them up with faith
When surrounded by despairing situations
Give them hope to help them find their way, play me.
Too often comes the darkness
We can bear a light for the way.
When the sadness comes creeping over,
find a way to bring them joy and make a better day, play me. (to Refrain)
Oh Lord and Master, so Divine,
How can I help this world of thine?
Never seek consolation when others need consoled.
Not to do the telling as wanting to be told,
Never need the loving when others need it more,
Not to be receiving as giving to your poor.
I may die Lord, letting go of all I wanted
but I will try Lord to give myself so I can spend eternal life with you, play me. (Refrain)
VICTORY FOR LOVE
(PEYTON’S SONG)
Lyrics & Music by Susan Jansen
Pink skies sing of the wonder that dawns on us today.
We’re asking strength and counsel. Help us on our way. Please help us on our way.
Our faith will guard her cradle where our patience tried.
Sweet hope is singing a lullabye, our longing satisfied, satisfied.
By my side you’ll walk these paths of new life
with my hand to point the way
in my arms to comfort, nurture you.
In my heart you’ll always stay, in my heart you’ll always stay.
Reaching across our world we join hearts together in His name
bring peace and love to each other, let all men do the same, let all men do the same.
So clear that you are with us, grace shines from above,
understanding and selflessness have won a victory for Love, win a victory for Love.
By His side you’ll walk these paths of new life
with His hand to point the way
in His arms to comfort, nurture you
in His heart you’ll always stay. In His heart you’ll always, you will always, always stay.
BEFORE I SLEEP
Lyrics and Music: Susan Jansen
© 2002
Before I sleep, before I say ‘goodnight’, there’s a few things running through my mind
Won’t wait ‘til morning light. Did I make you feel like laughing - take the
worries of your day and turn them into smiles, as
you have done for me, a hundred million times,
so unselfishly.
Before I dream, before I sail away, if you
wouldn’t mind my asking you to hold my hands and pray.
Did I tell you how I love you- how I’m sorry for the things I’ve done that
made you sigh, let the sun set on my anger or put
tears in those eyes that mean the world to me.
Did I make the world a better place with the things I’ve said and done?
Did I take good care of all the things I have?
Did I share in someone’s dream, have the heart and the time to make it happen?
Have I become all that I was meant to be?
Before I slip off to somewhere I’ve never been my darlin’
I’ve been dreamin’ of, some way to say that I’m so glad our
God above blessed my life with your love
and will you be mine forever?
I could hold you for eternity.
You truly have been my best friend. I love you
now. I’ll love you when I go to sleep.
MAGNIFICAT
Text: Luke 1: 46:55
Music: Susan Jansen
My soul proclaims the greatness of my Lord
and my spirit is rejoicing
For He has looked upon my lowliness
and has called on me.
And from this moment ‘til the end of time
all shall call me blessed
He who is Mighty has done great things for me
Holy is His name
He brings His tender hope and mercy
to every age that fears Him
He shows the strength of His mighty arm
scattering the arrogant of mind, the arrogant of heart
He has removed the rulers from their thrones
gently lifting up the lowly
and the hungry he fills with wonderful things
emptying the rich and sending them away
He lifted Israel, His servant
ever mindful of His mercy
He kept his promise to our fathers
to Abraham and his sons forever.
Refrain
TODAY IS THE GIFT
Lyrics and Music by Susan Jansen
Yesterday, he was a dreamer
but that was all those yesterdays ago
Now those moments are gone forever
Why did he ever let them go?
No matter, how we want to
we can’t turn it around, turn it around
again, oh no...
Yesterday is the memory we dreamed we would live
And tomorrow is the question. But today is the gift.
So this day is a window...an opening in time
Where I can each in and rearrange the moments
Take them in my hands and make them mine oh mine
And no matter, how I want to
I can’t turn it around, turn it around
again, oh no...
We dream all in color, never fade to black and white
‘cause the sun shines every second in the middle of the night
Each day, the time train’s comin’
rollin’ on past, goin’ so fast
are you gonna get on when the little door opens
are you gonna get on , are you gonna get on or will you
step back on the safety of the curb, put your fare in your pocket
pretend you never heard that, this train is rollin’, rollin’ for the last time.
WHAT SHALL I GIVE?
Music by Susan Jansen
based on text of Micah 6: 7-8
© 2002
What shall I give, for all He’s given me?
What shall I bring before the Lord Most High?
Shall I bring, my life, could that, ever be enough?
What shall I give? How shall I pray? Where should I go?
For giving me life, the precious time I walk the earth
And all these gifts, for all I own
For those in my life, that make it so complete,
For all the things I’ve done and all I’ve yet to know.
You have been told, of all that is good
and what the Lord requires of you.
Only do the right, love all goodness
and humbly walk with God.
Chorus
I can bring faith, I can sing hope, I can breathe You.
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