A great original eclectic mix of 12 tracks with 6 unique Lead vocalists on various songs. Hal Leath is a seasoned Multi-Instrumentalist (Piano, Classical guitar, Lead guitar, Drums, etc...), Songwriter, Recording Engineer, Producer, and Mastering Engineer. His desire is to record and produce talented Christian singers and musicians, and to glorify God through the creative arts. He believes that Christians should be the most creative beings in the Universe! Hal Leath co-founded West Michigan Prayer Center, and heads up Light of the World Studios located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is Hal and I want you to know that Jesus Christ is Lord and His heart burns with fiery passion for His Bride. The Bride also burns with deep fiery love for the Bridegroom & the Great Wedding Feast. Enjoy! I must deeply thank all of my friends for their help and talent. You are all so loved! Shari- You are such a great gift to the body of Christ, you sing like an angel. Astounding! Carla- Your style and grace are so unique, anointed by the Living Christ. Amazing! John- Your love for Jesus and worship astounds me. Grab your destiny now. Marvelous! Justin- So young, so talented and so amazing! I am such a proud uncle. Superb! Diana- Your silky voice and smooth style melts hearts. Go for it! Awesome! Dan- Your guitar is a lightening bolt from heaven! It lightens the darkness. Staggering! Rob- You love Jesus and He smiles at your talent. What a friend you are! Outstanding! Ian- Your talents are so many and so cool. My big brother inspires me always. Fantastic! Billy- Your commitment to the Lord and to excellence always shows. Fabulous! Jerry- You are so faithful to God and to His people. The guitar is your weapon. Wonderful! To the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the One True God. I offer up to You this music as incense and as a dim reflection of your burning heart for your Bride, and her love for You, the Great Bridegroom God! I pray that You will use it to draw Your Church and the world closer to Your fiery bosom. I love You and I know that all of our talents are from You, and through You, and back to You, Through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom be glory for ever. Amen My precious beautiful bride and wife LuAnn Marie, without you there would be no music! You will always take my breath away! Isaac, Alex, Mairi, Jeremy, Josiah, Zachary-You are my life! The Lord has blessed me with all of you, and more are coming…Lord please give my Tobiah a hug for me. To Pastor Lewis Moncrief and his wife Delzene, you are such an awesome example of Christ and His Bride. Thanks for your support and prayers. LuAnn and I love you deeply! West Michigan Prayer Center Board, and Intercessors- You are the reason that this music has fire on it! Your ministry of prayer has done more for the Kingdom than you realize! Todd Ponstein, without you there would be no West MI. Prayer Center! Thanks. Rick and Barb Warzywak, You have been such an inspiration, encouragment, and support base for LuAnn and I. www.Transformmi.com is God’s right hand for this region. Oakland Community College, Orchard Ridge Campus, CIS Dept.- Thanks for your wonderful media lab and Mastering software. Professor Ian Leath is awesome! Credits Bride Groom Music © 2008 Kiss Your Bride - Words & Music by Hal Leath © 2008 BMI Lead & Background Vocals: Shari McCord / Classical & E. Guitar, Organ, Percussion, Drums, Loop Programming: Hal Leath / Lead Guitar (right channel): Dan Soenen / Percussion Cymbals: Rob Dattilo Spirit & the Bride - Words & Music by Hal Leath © 2008 BMI Lead & Background Vocals: Carla Moore / Piano, Keyboards, Orchestration, Drum & Loop Programming: Hal Leath /Percussion: Rob Dattilo Until Your Day Breaks - Words & Music by Hal Leath © 2005 BMI / Lead & Background Vocals: Shari McCord / Bass, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Orchestration, Percussion, Drum Programming: Hal Leath Steal My Heart - Words & Music by Hal Leath, John Uebelhart, Carla Moore © 2008 BMI / Lead & Background Vocals: John Uebelhart, Carla Moore / Piano, Guitars, Bass, Percussion, Drum Programming: Hal Leath The Dance - Words & Music by Carla Moore, Hal Leath © 2008 BMI / Lead & Background Vocals: Carla Moore, Hal Leath / Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Keyboards, Percussion, Drums, Drum & Loops Programming: Hal Leath Song of the Savior - Words & Music by Hal Leath © 2008 BMI Written for my daughter Mairi… I love you deeply. / Lead & Background Vocals: Shari McCord / Bass, Electric Guitar: Ian Leath / Drums, Percussion: Billy Fileccia / Classical Guitar, Orchestration, Keyboards: Hal Leath Friend of the Bridegroom - Words & Music by Hal Leath © 2008 BMI Lead & Background Vocals: Justin Leath / Classical Guitars, Piano, Keyboards, Percussion: Hal Leath Despierta Amor (Arise My Love) - Words & Music by Hal Leath, Carla Moore ©2005 BMI / Lead & Background Vocals, Spanish Translation: Diana Gameros / Piano, Bass, Keyboards, Guitar, Percussion, Drums, Drum Programming: Hal Leath Essence of the Son - Words & Music by Hal Leath © 2008 BMI Lead & Background Vocals: Shari McCord / Piano, Guitars, Bass,Orchestration, Percussion: Hal Leath My Jesus I Love Thee - Words by William R. Featherston, 1864, Music by Adoniram J. Gordon, 1876 /Lead & Background Vocals: Shari McCord / Bass: Ian Leath / Drums: Rob Dattilo / Guitars, Piano, Orchestration: Hal Leath Closer - Words & Music by Hal Leath © 2008 BMI / Lead & Background Vocals: John Uebelhart / Electric Guitars: Jerry Engle / Piano, Acoustic Guitars, Percussion, Drums, Drum & Loop Programming: Hal Leath My Hands Are Strong - Words & Music by Hal Leath © 2006 BMI Lead Vox, Guitars, Bass, Keys: Hal Leath Cover and Back Bridal Photos - Jen Kroll www.jenkrollphotography.com Hal’s Photo - William Latocki www.latocki.com Graphics Design - John Uebelhart with Grand River Ministries www.GrandRiverMinistries.org All Songs Produced, Recorded, & Mastered by Hal Leath www.BrideGroomMusic.com All Rights Reserved © 2008, Sound Recording 2008, Hal Leath Warning: Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable international laws. LYRICS: Kiss Your Bride Words and Music by Hal Leath (The Bridal Response to the Kiss of the Lord Jesus Christ) Kiss me again as my eyes behold, the wonders in Your love and words untold Your loving kiss is much sweeter than wine Your eyes and your smile so majestic divine Take me away into your embrace, we’ll sing and we’ll dance in the fields of grace My love delves deep into your eyes, laughing in love under golden skies, Kiss your Bride… Your kiss, our kiss, an endless delight, dawn breathes its tune devouring night Passion laughs in our hearts as a flame The bride so pure in Jesus became Kiss me again as my eyes behold, the wonders of love in words untold Your loving kiss so much sweeter than wine, your eyes and your smile so majestic divine, Kiss The Bride, Kiss Your Bride… My love delves deep into your eyes, laughing in love under golden skies, Kiss The Bride, Kiss Your Bride… Come to me Jesus, The bride so pure in Jesus became… Kiss Your Bride… Kiss me again, Kiss Me again, Kiss me again Spirit & The Bride Words and Music by Hal Leath (Rev 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” And let him that heareth say, “Come.” And let him that is athirst come; and whosoever will, let him take the Water of Life freely) You are all invited to the greatest wedding day, the King of Kings will marry, you must not delay Everything is ready the bride is so divine, the river’s overflowing, the water turns to wine The Spirit and the Bride say Come to the Waters There is a river that will never run dry, you who are thirsty won’t you come in and try, yes it goes and it flows way down inside It heals and it seals His love for His bride You who have no money come in and drink for free, wedding feast is calling come and drink eternally Everyone who’s thirsty without cost and without price, Come to the waters redeemed by sacrifice The Spirit and the Bride say Come to the Waters (repeat chorus) Y’shua the Savior, Y’shua the Christ, Y’shua the Messiah, Y’shua Sacrificed, The Passover lamb, Who bled and Who died, The Bridegroom God, & Beloved of His Bride Why do you spend your money on what doesn’t satisfy, Why do you work so hard for things that run you dry O listen to me, O listen, there’s a fountain from above, O taste & see, O taste & see, this river’s full of love (repeat chorus) Until Your Day Breaks Words and Music by Hal Leath I will wait and not be moved, though the fire is raging I will stand upon your promises, until this war stops waging My lovesick heart aches, until your day breaks And though the seas may be roaring, and darkness falls upon the land Jesus I will trust in you, You have my heart in your hand Though the mountains melt into the sea, earth and sky pass away, I will believe in your love, we will embrace on that Day, My lovesick heart aches, until your day breaks And though the seas may be roaring, and darkness falls upon the land, Jesus I will trust in you, you have my heart in your hand (Repeat Chorus) I will stand upon your promises, until this war stops waging Steal My Heart Words and Music by Hal Leath, John Uebalhart, Carla Moore I’ve been waiting for so long now, that where I Am you will be Are you waiting for me like I am waiting for you, My Kingdom soon you will see Steal My Heart Away, Steal My Heart away, Steal My Heart Away and Make it Yours I will come again and on that wondrous day, receive you to Myself and wipe your pain and tears away Yes I am coming soon, and I will come to stay Our day is coming so very, very soon, we will walk side by side Are you longing for me like I am longing for you, I am your Groom you are my bride Steal My Heart Away, Steal My Heart away, Steal My Heart Away and Make it Yours Oh, how I long for you (Repeat Chorus) My soul is Yours to keep, Oh my heart is yours, I’ll wait for you, Oh my love, my heart longs for you, wider than the deepest ocean, higher than the highest mountain peak, Oh I love you, I am Yours to keep I’ve been thirsting for Your sweet love, Your music calls from deep to deep, I’ve been yearning for You like You are yearning for me, My heart my soul are Yours to keep The Dance Words and Music by Carla Moore and Hal Leath When I look into those eyes, Your fire burning straight through me My heart like glass it’s showing everything, No one sees me like You do Come and dance and I will show you, I will lift you high Wonders great filled with My glory, way beyond the sky Come and dance with me, past the meadows, mountains and the great blue sea Come and dance with me, our love will last for all eternity As You rise up from the table, everything within me leaps As You take me in Your arms of love, there’s no secret that my heart can keep Come and dance and I will show you, I will lift you high Wonders great filled with My glory, way beyond the sky Come and dance with me, past the meadows, mountains and the great blue sea Come and dance with me, our love will last for all eternity Dance, dance, dance with me… Song of the Savior Words and Music by Hal Leath I know it’s been hard, your heart has been wounded, it hurts and now you’ve cried I see you are scared, your mind is so troubled, you want to run and hide It’s time to lie down, you’ve had such a long day, now is your time to rest Let me sing you a song, a song of the Savior, through Him you are so blessed His life was so hard, His heart has been wounded, He hurt so bad He cried Because we were scared, and our minds were so troubled, He bled and then He died It was time to lie down, He had such a long day, three days He laid to rest God raised Him up, sang the song of our Savior Through Jesus Christ we’re blessed It’s time to lie down, You’ve had such a long day, In Jesus you must rest So just sing right along, a song of the Savior, through Him you are so blessed It was time to lie down, He had such a long day, three days He laid to rest God raised Him up, sang the song of our Savior Through Jesus Christ we’re blessed Friend Of The Bridegroom Words and Music by Hal Leath I’m a friend of the Bridegroom, He has sent me to say, His heart burns for your beauty, He is well on His way His love’s sweeter than honey, His love finer than gold, His life paid for your freedom, thirty pieces was sold As He kisses your fairness, as He takes your hand, I’m a friend of the Bridegroom, next to Him will I stand His love’s sweeter than honey, His love finer than gold, His life paid for your freedom, thirty pieces was sold His love’s sweeter than honey, His love finer than gold, His life paid for your freedom, thirty pieces was sold I’m a friend of the Bridegroom, He has sent me to say, His heart burns for your beauty, He is well on His way Despierta Amor Words and Music by Hal Leath and Carla Moore Me despierto con el sol brillando, A través de la ventana El viento y el cielo gris nos dejan, Lluvia en la mañana Sería un sueño creo oir su voz, Llamándome a mí, ¿Sería asi? Despierta amor y escapa junto a mí, Despierta amor y escapa junto a mí, Que ahora es tiempo de cantar y vivir Que ahora es tiempo de cantar y vivir El día entero mi corazón suspire, Por el que yo amo. La noche ha llenado el cielo, Las estrellas brillan en lo alto. Sería un sueño creo oir su voz, Llamándome a mí, ¿Sería asi? Despierta amor y escapa junto a mí, Despierta amor y escapa junto a mí, Que ahora es tiempo de cantar y vivir Que ahora es tiempo de cantar y vivir Canta una canción de amor, Hasta el final, Hasta que parta el sol Canta una canción de amor, Amor es lo que canto hoy Canta asi…Que hermosa tu voz, Que grande tu amor… Canta asi, Canta asi Essence Of The Son Words and Music by Hal Leath I’ve been dwelling upon Your glory, Your heart, Your life, You so freely gave My cup’s full and running over, Lost in love, Your love so brave Anoint me with love songs, bathe me in beauty, Soaking in the Son’s pure light Take me deeper, wider, stronger, Son of God my soul’s delight Soaking in the essence of the Son, golden bowls and harps ascend as one Sweet incense, aroma’s own love story, Jesus Christ heaven’s own crowning glory On this altar of prayer and wonder, my life, my soul, my heart does bow The promised land of milk and honey, I’m soaking in it here right now Anoint me with love songs, bathe me in beauty, Soaking in the Son’s pure light Take me deeper, wider, stronger, Son of God my soul’s delight Soaking in the essence of the Son, golden bowls and harps ascend as one Sweet incense, aroma’s own love story, Jesus Christ heaven’s own crowning glory Majestic King of Kings, the Lion and the Lamb True uncreated God, the Holy great I Am My Jesus I Love Thee Words by William R. Featherston Music by Adoniram J. Gordon My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine; For Thee all the follies of sin I resign; My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou, If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ‘tis now. I love Thee, because Thou hast first loved me, And purchased my pardon on Calvary’s tree; I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow; If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ‘tis now. I’ll love Thee in life, I will love Thee in death, And praise Thee as long as thou lendest me breath; And say when the death-dew lies cold on my brow, If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ‘tis now. In mansions of glory and endless delight, I’ll ever adore Thee in heaven so bright; I’ll sing with the glittering crown on my brow, If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ‘tis now. Closer Words and Music by Hal Leath You ravished Me with just one look, with just one glance, My heart begins to melt as you sing My song You’ve captured My eyes with your Holy dance, Eternal life, Eternal love so strong Come a little bit closer to My Presence, Come a little bit closer to My Fire I’ve come to lift you up into My Essence, I’ve come to lift you up and take you higher Draw close to Me, draw close to Me, as I draw close to you, Draw close and celebrate heaven above My banner over you, is your banner over Me, with passion, joy, and peace, Eternal love Come a little bit closer to My Presence, Come a little bit closer to My Fire I’ve come to lift you up into My Essence, I AM Jesus Christ and I will lift you higher You’ll go out in joy, be led forth in peace, as the mountains sing their song, the trees of the field will clap their hands with joy We will rejoice and run together, in the gardens of My Grace, I created you for love and to enjoy Come a little bit closer to My Presence, Come a little bit closer to My Fire I’ve come to lift you up into My Essence, I AM Jesus Christ and I will lift you higher My Hands Are Strong Words and Music by Hal Leath © 2005 My hands are strong, powerful to rescue From the storms, storms that do destroy My hands are strong, to take away your pain To wipe your tears, and to bring you great joy Behold My hands and My feet, Handle Me and see It is I Myself you see Who came to set you free Behold My hands and My feet, Handle Me and see Wounds of pain and sacrifice brought you back to me My hands are strong, strong so I can save you From this World, the hatred and the lies Your hands belong, tightly held in my hands You must hold on, I am coming in the skies Behold My hands and My feet, Handle Me and see That it is I Myself you see Who came to set you free Behold My hands and My feet, Handle Me and see Wounds of pain and sacrifice brought you back to me I engraved upon my palms your name with bloody nails You will overcome this world as My love prevails My hands are warm, tender as I touch you Feel my heart, beating with your flame My life is yours, endless and amazing In my hands, forever you’ll remain My hands are strong, powerful to rescue From the storms, storms that do destroy My hands are strong, to take away your pain To wipe your tears, and to bring you great joy Repeat Chorus Contact info: www.BrideGroomMusic.com