KEN HENSLEY
& VISIBLE FAITH
"A GLIMPSE OF GLORY"

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2002 REVISED VERSION
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US: HIS Records 9090317
Released in September 1999
1. IT'S UP TO YOU (Hensley) 6.20
2. MOVING IN (Hensley) 4.06
3. ONE TENDER MOMENT (Hensley) 4.44
4. GUARD YOUR HEART (Liston) 4.43
5. SHAKEY GROUND (Liston) 4.39
6. THINK TWICE (Hensley) 5.15
7. GET A LINE (Hensley) 4.37
8. BELIEVE IN ME (Hensley) 4.10
9. WIN OR LOSE (Liston) 4.06
10. THE COST OF LOVING (Hensley) 4.24
11. THE RETURN (Hensley) 5.07
12. THE JOY OF KNOWING JESUS (Hensley) 6.19
KEN HENSLEY - Vocals, Guitar & Keyboards
Bass Guitar - DAVID KARNS (1, 2 & 11),
HUNTER JOSEPH SPRENGER (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 12)
Drums - MIKE JOHNSON (1, 2 & 11),
PRESTON VADEN (3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 12)
Additional Musicians:
Background Vocals - BETSY BIRCHER & JULIE MORENO (3 & 6), 
"SOMETHING SPECIAL" OF ST. LOUIS (5, 7, 8 & 12), 
Acoustic Guitars - JERRY HAMM (4), 
Lead Vocals - PAT LISTON (4), 
Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar - DANNY LISTON (5 & 9), 
Slide Guitar - RICH MCDONOUGH (5), 
Guitar - STEVE NELSON (5 & 9), J. HAYES (12)
RECORDED AT: The Upper Room Studios
PRODUCED BY: Ken Hensley
RECORDING ENGINEERS: Jason McIntyre, 
Hunter Joseph Sprenger, Bud Martin
MIXING ENGINEER: Jason McIntyre
MASTERING ENGINEER: Jack Petracek
COVER CONCEPT & DESIGN: Javier Mendoza
PHOTOGRAPHY: Mark Gilliland / Bill Parsons

IT'S UP TO YOU
Twisted images and broken promises
One long crisis day after day
Hidden secrets and empty words
Without any truth to light the way
Is that what love is
Is that what love is
You won't stop trying but you can't stop crying
You say you're looking but you still can't see
You throw the cards and you read the stars
But only love can make it what you want it to be
Because
You know what love is
You know what love is
You know what love is
You know what love is
It's up to you
Only you can make it grow
It's up to you
Hold on tight, don't let it go, oh no!
You think it's somewhere but you're going nowhere
It's all an illusion, or that's what you say
There's always a risk in an affair of the heart
If depends on the price you're prepared to pay
I know what love is 
I know what love is
I know what love is 
I know what love is
It's up to you
Only you can make it grow
It's up to you
Hold on tight, don't let it go, oh no!
It's up to you
Only you can make it grow
It's up to you
Hold on tight, don't let it go, oh no!
It's up to you
Only you can make it grow
It's up to you
Hold on tight, don't let it go, oh no!
MOVING IN
I've been standing on the edge
For a little too long
Waiting for the door to be opened
I've been hanging on the brink, biding my time
Wondering if the spell would be broken
I've seen a million words
Of wisdom lost in the wind
Heard the voices of
The desperate and the dreamers
And I knew that any moment
They'd be calling my name
To see if I was ready for the game
So I'm moving, moving in the for kill
Got a date with a man
Who says he'll watch me fall
Gonna take this chance
I'm moving in for the kill
This time I'm gonna have it all
I'm moving in
And I won't make no mistake
For the kill
I'm gonna see what I can take
I'm moving in
Now that my time's come around
For the kill
I'm going up and I'm never coming down
Got the songs in my pocket
The ideas in my head
I'm looking for a little inspiration
It isn't just the money that gets me out of bed
I've got to have a little motivation
I ain't got no grand illusion
I'm better than the rest
But there's a fire in my heart
That makes me wanna be the best
I've got my finger on the trigger
I know where I wanna be
And everything is ready as far as I can see
So I'm moving, moving in the for kill
Got a date with a man
Who says he'll watch me fall
Gonna take this chance
I'm moving in for the kill
This time I'm gonna have it all
I'm moving in
And I won't make no mistake
For the kill
I'm gonna see what I can take
I'm moving in
Now that my time's come around
For the kill
I'm going up and I'm never coming down
Moving in
And I won't make no mistake
For the kill
I'm gonna see what I can take
I'm moving in
Now that my time's come around
For the kill
I'm going up and I'm never coming down
Moving in ... For the kill
Moving in ... For the kill
Moving in ... For the kill
Moving in ... For the kill
Moving in ... For the kill
Moving in ... For the kill
ONE TENDER MOMENT
Well you can do what you wanna do
And you can say what you wanna say
And you can be what you wanna be
On any given day
You can see what you choose to see
And you can be who you wanna be
But I'm gonna be the first in line
When you give your heart away
Suddenly, that's how you came to me
Out of the blue into my hurting heart
For one tender moment
You came into my life
And showed me how good it feels
To be alive when love is in my heart
For one tender moment
I knew that you loved me
But now I'm alone with just
The emptiness I feel when we're apart
For one tender moment
I never spent any time alone
Though I had felt like I was on my own
I never wanted to let go
I had too much to lose
I never felt like my life was mine
I was so tired out of killing time
I felt so lost, so totally lost
So completely confused
Suddenly, that's how you came to me
Out of the blue into my hurting heart
For one tender moment
You came into my life
And showed me how good it feels
To be alive when love is in my heart
For one tender moment
I knew that you loved me
But now I'm alone with just
The emptiness I feel when we're apart
For one tender moment
You came into my life
And showed me how good it feels
To be alive when love is in my heart
For one tender moment
I knew that you loved me
But now I'm alone ...
GUARD YOUR HEART
I can look in your eyes
And tell that there's pain deep inside
It's something that you can't disguise from me
You see, I've had my share
Of pain and heartache to bear
We always believed we're the only one
But there's a voice deep inside
That says don't give up, keep on tryin'
You gotta guard your heart
It is a treasure so treat it that way
You've gotta guard your heart
No need to hurry before you give it away
I know the way that you feel
You're thinking that this love is real
And without her life just can't go on
I know this feeling is strong
But you'll find that life still goes on
True love is a treasure worth waiting for
So don't give up faith
You must remember to always pray
And it will guard your heart
It is a treasure so treat it that way
You've gotta guard your heart
No need to hurry before you give it away
So don't give up faith
You must remember to always pray
And it will guard your heart
It is a treasure so treat it that way
You've gotta guard your heart
No need to hurry before you
You've gotta guard your heart
It is a treasure so treat it that way
You've gotta guard your heart
No need to hurry before you give it away
SHAKEY GROUND
Another victim lying in the street
Just another statistic on the news
Tonight another mother cries herself to sleep
How many more must she lose?
You know he was her first born baby boy
Yes, he was her pride and joy
But now all that's left is a memory
Of the pain and sorrow
Where's the value of the human life?
Lord, no one knows now what is wrong or right
While we're standing
Standing on shakey ground
That's why we're standing
Standing on shakey ground
Politicians say they've got a plan
They know exactly what we need
But no amount of money can buy love
We need a reason to believe
How many children must die in the streets?
Lord, before they start to understand?
What we need is some help from above
We must seek a higher plan
Heavenly father, I know you hear our cry
And I know you are listening
And it comes as no surprise
That we're standing
Standing on shakey ground
Oh Lord, we're standing
Standing on shakey ground
Oh. somebody help me
Where's the value of the human life?
Seems no one knows now what is wrong and right
While we're standing
Standing on shakey ground
Yeah ,we are, now we're standing
Standing on shakey ground
Now we're standing
Standing on shakey ground
*Cause now we're standing on shakey ground
Lord we're standing
Standing on shakey ground
THINK TWICE
He could have had most anything
He could have had it all
Put his hands on life and love
Let'em go and watched'em fall
But the spotlight never shone upon his heart
You got to know him on the stage
Where you watched him play his part
Soon, like him the world was at your feet
Seemed it never had to end
You claim you gave him everything
But you forgot to be his friend
When you get so trapped inside it all
I wonder if you can find a way
To separate the music and the man
When the trouble comes
And you have to know it will
He'll be looking for
Much more than consolation
When the tide turns
And there's nowhere he can run
Something or someone
Is gonna have to take the blame
You'd better think twice
There's gonna have to be a sacrifice
What will be the first to go
Not the music, that I know
You'd better think twice
Or you'll have to pay a high price
Time to open up your eyes
Are you in love or are you hypnotized
Is it the music or the man?
When the trouble comes
And you have to know it will
He'll be looking for
Much more than consolation
When the tide turns
And there's nowhere he can run
Something or someone
Is gonna have to take the blame
You'd better think twice
There's gonna have to be a sacrifice
What will be the first to go
Not the music, that I know
You'd better think twice
Or you'll have to pay a high price
Time to open up your eyes
Are you in love or are you hypnotized
You'd better think twice
There's gonna have to be a sacrifice
What will be the first to go
Not the music, that I know
You'd better think twice
Or you'll have to pay a high price
Time to open up your eyes
Are you in love or are you hypnotized
You'd better think twice
There's gonna have to be a sacrifice
What will be the first to go
Not the music, that I know

GET A LINE
Get a line, on the Lord
On his way and on his word
Get a line, 'cause when you do
You know his love and peace will fall upon you
Take a little time every morning
Such a perfect way to start your day
Hold him in your prayers and say you love him
Then take him with you on your way
Get a line, on the Lord
On his way and on his word
Get a line, 'cause when you do
You know his love and peace will fall upon you
Some days are hard, some days are easy
Sometimes we're bad, sometimes we're good
But by calling on the name of Jesus
A Christian heart can rest assured
Get a line, on the Lord
On his way and on his word
Get a line, 'cause when you do
You know his love and peace will fall upon you
There'll be times of doubt, times of trouble
'Cause the sin of man disturbs the peace
But once you taste the Lord's forgiveness
You'll know his love fills all your needs
So get a line, on the Lord
On his way and on his word
Get a line, 'cause when you do
You know his love and peace will fall upon you
Yes, get a Line, on the Lord
On his way and on his word
Get a line, hold on tight
And may the peace of God be your delight
And may the love of God be yours tonight
BELIEVE IN ME
Carry me on your wings, Lord
Carry me on your wings of love
Carry me on your wings, Lord
Carry me from here to there
Carry me on your wings, Lord
Carry me on your wings of peace
Carry me on your wings, Lord
Carry me from here to there
Carry me on your wings, Lord
Carry me on your wings of freedom
Carry me on your wings, Lord
Carry me from here to there
I opened up my heart today
And Jesus was inside
I thanked him for his presence there
And this was his reply
I am here, each and everyday
As you sleep and as you pray
I'll protect you and I'll love you
Just believe in me
I opened up my life today
And saw the highs and lows
And I prayed, my God forgive me
For the wrong roads that I chose
He said that's all behind you now
Through your faith in my own son
So believe in all that you will do
Don't repeat what you have done
For I'm with you each and every day
As you work and as you play
I'll protect you and I'll love you
Just believe in me
I opened up my eyes today
And Christ was all around
And I prayed, oh Lord give me your song
And his voice came in a sound
I will give you words and melody
If you will give your life to me
And I heard this sweet reminder
Of his promise to me
I am here each and every day
As you work and as you play
I'll protect you and I'll love you
Just believe in me
Yes, I'm here each and every day
As you work and as you play
I'll protect you and I'll love you
Just believe in me
I'll protect you and I'll ove you
Just believe in me
WIN OR LOSE
You heard some people say
Love will find a way
But then they stab your back
The very next day
What's this all about?
You begin to have your doubts
But when they do you wrong
That's when you become strong
Everybody's got a part to play, I know
Everybody's got something to say for sure
But when it comes to what part you play
You choose do you win or lose?
You say you've given up
You won't drink from that cup
Statistics say you're right
You've chosen not to fight
You're on a ship of fools
You're sailing out tonight
But deep in your heart
You know that I'm right
Everybody's got a part to play, I know
Everybody's got something to say for sure
But when it comes to what part you play
You choose do you win or lose?
Sometimes I don't think we appreciate
What we've got until it is much too late
It's too late
Everybody's got a part to play, I know
Everybody's got something to say for sure
But when it comes to what part you play
You choose do you win or lose?
Do you win or lose?
THE COST OF LOVING
In the heat of the night when my heart is burnin'
And I'm thinking out loud without too much to say
Gotta soul full of need, passion and yearnin'
But there's always a high price to pay
Why, when I need a little understanding
Do I feel like I'm asking too much
To make you reach for your heart
I gotta reach in my pocket
When all that I need is your touch
It's the high - the high cost of lovin' you
It's the high - the high cost of lovin' you
High cost of lovin' you
I want a permanent place in somebody's life
Not a high priced affair, that's all yours
I'm a man above all, I need someone to turn to
Got feelings that won't be ignored
Now there's no turning back, no running away
Don't they say that once bitten, twice shy
And there's no point in talking
You've got nothing to say
You've got nothing that I want to buy
It's the high - the high cost of lovin' you
The price is too high
The high cost of lovin' you
The price is too high
The high cost of lovin' you
The price is too high
The high cost of lovin' you
It's the high - the high cost of lovin' you
The price is too high
The high cost of lovin' you
The price is too high
The high cost of lovin' you
The high cost of lovin' you
The high cost of lovin' you
THE RETURN
How low will you go to be part of the show
Are you willing to leave God behind
Do you think you can ride on your ego and pride
With your faith out of sight, out of mind
I want you to know, I don't want you to wait
I want you to know before it's too late
Do you know who to trust as you life turns to dust
Will it be the beginning or the end
With eternity to loose, be careful as you choose
Whether God is your enemy or your friend
I want you to know, I don't want you to wait
I want you to know before it's too late
He's going to return, the tide is gonna turn
You can choose to live and learn
Or you can crash and burn
He's going to return
Will you be ready when he comes
To feel the thunder of his drums
Will you be ready for the call
You can stand or you can fall
He's gonna take it all
Sure, you can hold all your silver and gold
If you think it will do you any good
But on your judgement day
There is no price you can pay
For it was paid, not in gold but in blood
I want you to know, I don't want you to wait
I want you to know before it's too late
He's going to return, the tide is gonna turn
You can choose to live and learn
Or you can crash and burn
He's going to return
Will you be ready when he comes
To feel the thunder of his drums
Will you be ready for the call
You can stand or you can fall
He's gonna take it all
He's going to return, the tide is gonna turn
You can choose to live and learn
Or you can crash and burn
He's going to return
Will you be ready when he comes
To feel the thunder of his drums
Will you be ready for the call
You can stand or you can fall
He's gonna take it all
THE JOY OF KNOWING JESUS
There is nothing like the joy of knowing Jesus
Believe in him, there's nothing he can't do
No, there's nothing like the joy of knowing Jesus
So walk with him and let him walk with you
Once upon a time I thought I had it all
Everything a man's heart could desire
I didn't see the truth 'til I began to fall
And I prayed, Lord save me from the fire
Now I know that there's no other way
Gotta turn from sin and give my heart to him
Oh, joy I'm saved by his sacrifice
And by the grace of God I can only win
There is nothing like the joy of knowing Jesus
Believe in him, there's nothing he can't do
No, there's nothing like the joy of knowing Jesus
So walk with him and let him walk with you
Don't be concerned, you'll have to change your life
Believe in him, he'll do it for you
And don't wait for troubled times to call on him
Through thick and thin he won't ignore you
I only wonder why I waited so long
Precious time has come and gone
But I'm here now 'cause he was watching me
He's holding me and I can't go wrong
There is nothing like the joy of knowing Jesus
Believe in him, there's nothing he can't do
No, there's nothing like the joy of knowing Jesus
So walk with him and let him walk with you
There is nothing like the joy of knowing Jesus
Believe in him, there's nothing he can't do
No, there's nothing like the joy of knowing Jesus
So walk with him and let him walk with you
There is nothing like the joy of knowing Jesus
Believe in him, there's nothing he can't do
No, there's nothing like the joy of knowing Jesus
So walk with him and let him walk with you
So walk with him and let him walk with you
So walk with him and let him walk with you
So walk with him and let him walk with you
And let him walk with you
And  let him walk with you
And  let him walk with you