Deep in my heart there's a hidden stairway, leading to a secret place

That's where I go when I'm sad and hurting, I need to feel Your warm embrace

When I call on Your Name, I'm never the same

I don't get those blues anymore.

Everyone says they have found the secret to a life of happiness

But only with You is there real freedom, You alone give peace and rest

When I call on Your Name, I'm never the same

I don't get those blues anymore.

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When someone you know leaves this world

Reality strikes you like lightning

What is the meaning of life, where am I going

When someone you love passed away

The precious gift of life takes new meaning

But why do we have to part

Death is man's last enemy

Cause so long ago somebody died to set us free

God gave His only Son

Over darkness, sin and death Jesus won

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The day is finally over but just keeps playing in your head

The hurt and pain have followed you as you lay there in your bed

As the tears soak your pillow and you long for sweet release

Someone right beside you also weeps

Talk to Jesus for He understands your tears

Talk to Jesus, He's the calm for all your fears

Talk to Jesus, let His love wash over you

Talk to Jesus, Talk to Jesus

You know someone who's hurting, but you don't know what to do

You've tried so hard but they can't see the hope you want them to

When you've done the best that you know how, there's nothing left to say

Jesus waits with open arms, to hear you call His name

Talk to Jesus...

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You have been faithful, you have been faithful

To meet my needs and even go beyond them

You have been faithful, you have been faithful

To guide my steps even when I faltered

And I have decided, starting today

I'm not gonna doubt you come what may

Cause You made a promise, you'd see me through

And looking back I see that every word you spoke is true

You have been faithful...

So many questions filling my heart

Sometimes make me wonder where You are

But later I look back and always I've seen

That you can be trusted to fulfill Your words to me

And You have been faithful...



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Piano: Becky Hedgepeth, Tina Matteson
Vocals: Tina Matteson, Pete Matteson
Choir on Faithful: Timothy Hill, Christa Aikens, Katie Aikens, Joseph Kuckla, Pete and Tina Matteson
Trumpet, Flugelhorn: Pete Matteson

Arranged and Produced by Pete & Tina Matteson 

All songs copyright 1999, Portrait