“Cast your bread upon the waters� - Ecclesiastes 11:1

Lyricist Cheryl Prazak blends eclectic and nostalgic lyric themes with lively renditions of traditional tunes in her new release “Hearts Aflame.�
Working with arranger/producer Jon Burr of arrangerforhire.com, and the wonderful vocalist Sammie Jane, these tracks were created for your enjoyment in the celebration of Christ.
The album title and song Hearts Aflame were inspired by the 2023 Asbury Revival at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky.

Near to Your Heart Medley

The world was black as black as sin would always be.
From the pit of hell I’m a refugee. 
I grasped the loving hand You reached down to me.
I opened my heart’s door, You set me free. 

Only You could feel this aching of my heart.
And only You could melt this heart of stone.
Only You could mend again a life torn ‘part. 
Salvation comes, salvation comes, from You alone.

Near to your heart, that’s where I always want to be,
Take me in, draw me closer, Lord, to Thee. 
I want to be where joy and peace are calling me,
I want to be where Jesus lives in me.

It’s only You who restores my soul’s liberty.
It’s only You who sets the captive free. 
You guide my steps so I can live victoriously. 
It’s only You, it’s only You, who rescues me.

It’s You and only You who is my Savior.
And only You who changed my destiny.
It’s only You whose mercy will not waver.
It’s only You who sets my spirit free.

It’s only You who restores my soul’s liberty.
It’s only You who sets the captive free. 
You guide my steps so I can live victoriously. 
It’s only You, it’s only You, who rescues me.

“Cast your bread upon the waters� - Ecclesiastes 11:1

Lyricist Cheryl Prazak blends eclectic and nostalgic lyric themes with lively renditions of traditional tunes in her new release “Hearts Aflame.�
Working with arranger/producer Jon Burr of arrangerforhire.com, and the wonderful vocalist Sammie Jane, these tracks were created for your enjoyment in the celebration of Christ.
The album title and song Hearts Aflame were inspired by the 2023 Asbury Revival at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky

Psalm 45:1

I want to write sweet love poems with words that honor You.
May leanings of each heartbeat be faithful and be true.
I want to write love songs telling what You mean to me.
And then ten thousand angels could sing my poems for Thee.

You wake me from my slumber, your Spirit beckons me.
You give me all the true words to stir my heart to Thee.
​And if I haven’t the voice to sing, let others sing for me.
​Just let me write the lovely poems with words that honor Thee.

May poems that I offer You be precious in your sight.
May your redemption’s story shine through each line I write.
And if I haven’t the voice to sing, let others sing for me.
Just let me write the lovely poems with words that honor Thee.

God wants the world to know Him and songs may draw us near.
Let me be one who writes words that send his message clear.
The strains that stir my waiting soul, I dedicate to Thee.
Just let me write the lovely poems with gifts You’ve given me.