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Brother's Keeper
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Brother's Keeper - Jim Ellis
jim ellis new wine skin ministries eternal purpose
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Writer of Contemporary Praise and Worship music to uplift the church and reach the lost.
First of all, the word "Band" is a misnomer with regard to me. With the exception of the Lord I am working on this project alone. With, of course, the support of my loving wife and family. Several of my songs were co-written with my brother in the Lord and dearest friend Keith Gamblin who went home to be with Jesus on April 9, 2004. I thank the Lord that I have these songs to remember him by. I am currently serving as the Worship Pastor at Kingman First Assembly of God in Kingman, AZ. However, I am looking forward to branching out in the future and doing some traveling ministry by leading worship and teaching seminars in various venues. I have over 12 years of ministry experience and more than 20 years experience in music. Thank you for visiting my soundclick webpage.
Song Info
Genre
Pop Christian Pop
Charts
Peak #257
Peak in subgenre #48
Author
James D. Ellis
Rights
1998 James D. Ellis
Uploaded
December 06, 2004
Track Files
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MP3 4.0 MB 128 kbps 0:00
Story behind the song
I was a Music Minister in a local church when some one very dear to me did something that seemed (at the time) to be contrary to their commitment to the ministry. An arguement ensued and I found myself struggling over the issue of loving my brother verses the importance of the ministry. The Lord spoke to me deeply and this song was birthed out of that word.
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Brother’s Keeper James D. Ellis © 1998 James D. Ellis Verse 1 What have I done? There's pain all around me I've brought trouble on myself What should I do To bring back peace and kindness Loving all as Christ would do Pre-Chorus 1 I could be my brother’s keeper I could give my life for him I could protect him Trust him, love him, serve him Ooooooh! Verse 2 I don’t know how I’m only human I can’t love those who only hate It doesn’t matter What another’s doing I should love them anyway Pre-Chorus 2 I should be my brother’s keeper I should give my life for him I should protect him Trust him, love him, serve him Everyday Chorus My brother’s keeper My brother’s keeper I should be my brother’s keeper Let the love of God Flow deeper in me I should be my brother’s keeper Verse 3 Forgiveness: how does it happen? When the pain won’t go away Help me Jesus to plant loving kindness Replacing the old ways Pre-Chorus 3 I must my brother’s keeper I’ve got to give my life for him I must protect him Trust him, love him, serve him Each and every day Chorus My brother’s keeper My brother’s keeper I should be my brother’s keeper Let the love of God Flow deeper in me I should be my brother’s keeper
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