While leading worship at a Christian youth camp, the father of one of the children videotaped Watson's performance and sent it to a Nashville industry rep. His debut LP, Workin' in the Final Hour, followed in 1980. A series of albums like 1982's New Lives for Old, 1984's Man in the Middle and 1985's Giants in the Land followed before his breakthrough record, the Grammy-nominated Watercolor Ponies, appeared in 1987.
Watson also notched well over a dozen Dove Award nominations, and launched a number of CCM chart-toppers including "The Class of '95," "Be in Her Eyes," "A Beautiful Place." "Walk in the Dark," "More of You," "It's Time," "Home Free" and "Almighty."
In 1995 he signed to Warner/Alliance to issue Field of Souls; The Way Home followed three years later. Appropriately, his song "For Such a Time as This" was used as the theme for the 1999 season premiere of CBS's popular series Touched by an Angel, reflecting Watson's own growing popularity in the secular music arena. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
The Things God Loves
Wayne Watson Lyrics
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Move as the Spirt moves
Dance unrestrained with joy
Or welcome crying eyes
Bless as I have been blessed
Hunger for righteousness
Love all the things You love
Oh God, let what breaks Your heart
Likewise to me impart
Sadness and sympathy
Still with hope not too far removed
And what brings a smile to You
Make my heart lighter too
Hate all that You despise
And love the things You love
And all that brings me pleasure here
Please you Lord above
Hate all that You despise
And love the things You love
In this song, Wayne Watson expresses his devotion and willingness to follow God’s will. He promises to be a faithful friend to God, and to be led by the Holy Spirit. Watson also mentions being willing to experience a range of emotions, whether dancing with joy or comforting someone in sorrow. He desires to reflect God’s character by loving what God loves and hating what God despises. This includes having a hunger for righteousness and being a blessing to others.
The song also acknowledges God’s emotions, as Watson asks for a heart that breaks over the same things that break God’s heart. He expresses a desire to experience sadness and sympathy with hope not too far removed. Watson also desires to share in God’s joy, as he asks to have his heart lightened by the things that bring a smile to God’s face.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be a friend to You
I commit to being a loyal companion to God.
Move as the Spirit moves
I will follow the lead of the Holy Spirit in all my decisions.
Dance unrestrained with joy
I will express my happiness to God without reserve.
Or welcome crying eyes
I will comfort those who are weeping and share their pain.
Bless as I have been blessed
Out of gratitude for my own blessings, I will extend goodness to others.
Hunger for righteousness
I will passionately pursue what is just and morally right.
Love all the things You love
I will foster an admiration for everything that God holds dear.
And hate what You despise
I will adopt God's opposition toward everything that He views negatively.
Oh God, let what breaks Your heart
Lord, make me aware of what grieves You.
Likewise to me impart
Teach me to share in Your sorrow.
Sadness and sympathy
May I embody compassion and commiseration toward others.
Still with hope not too far removed
Yet, may I maintain a sense of optimism even amidst challenging circumstances.
And what brings a smile to You
I long to know what brings You joy, God.
Make my heart lighter too
I desire my heart to be lifted by what pleases You, Lord.
And all that brings me pleasure here
Lord, grant me gratification in things that align with Your values.
Please you Lord above
Ultimately, I aim to please You, God, above anyone else.
Hate all that You despise
I will adopt God's opposition toward everything that He views negatively.
And love the things You love
I will foster an admiration for everything that God holds dear.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WAYNE WATSON
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