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
When God'S People Pray
Wayne Watson Lyrics
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Stormy weather at your door
And the outlook for the day ahead like the day before
People tell you prayin' changes things
But the words don't stop the fear
The prayer is only pious rambling without a Father's ear
He will not turn away when His people pray
When God's people pray
And take the pains of earth to the doors of Heaven
When God's people pray
There is hope reborn, there is sin forgiven
And miracles you can't explain away
When God' people pray
Hopeless situation turns around,
Dilemma passes by and by
Look, there's a never-ending field of blue past your clouded sky
He alone can know the need in me
Before a single word begins
The Holy Spirit intercedes for me, I will trust in Him
Oh, He will not turn away when His people pray
When God's people pray
And take the pains of earth to the doors of Heaven
When God's people pray
There is hope reborn, there is sin forgiven
And miracles you can't explain away
(When God's people pray)
When God's people pray
There is hope reborn, there is sin forgiven
And miracles you cannot explain away
(When God's people pray)
When God's people pray
Take the pains of earth to the doors of Heaven
When God's People pray (there is hope reborn)
There is hope (sin forgiven)
And miracles you cannot explain away
No, no, no, no
When God's people pray
Take it to home
When God's people pray (when God's people pray)
(There is hope reborn, sin forgiven)
There is sin forgiven
And miracles you can't explain away
No, no
When God's people pray
And take the pains of earth to the doors of Heaven
When God's people pray (God's people pray)
There is hope reborn, there is sin forgiven
And miracles you can't explain away
When God's people pray
Oh, when God's people pray
When God's people pray
The lyrics of Wayne Watson's song "When God's People Pray" speak to the power and importance of prayer for those who are facing difficult situations or challenges in their lives. The opening lines set the scene, describing trouble at the door and a sense of hopelessness that can arise even when we are told that prayer can help us. As the song progresses, the message becomes clearer: that prayer is not just a series of words or pious rambling, but a direct connection to a loving and compassionate God who will not turn away from those who seek Him.
The chorus reinforces this message, expressing the idea that when God's people pray, hope is reborn and sin is forgiven. The use of the term "miracles you cannot explain away" suggests that prayer has the power to create profound change in people's lives, even when they may not fully understand how or why it happens. The final lines of the song encourage listeners to take their pains and struggles to the doors of heaven, where God will hear and respond to their prayers.
Overall, "When God's People Pray" is a song that celebrates the transformative power of prayer and encourages believers to turn to God for help and comfort in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Trouble knockin' on your window pane
Difficulties appearing at your doorstep
Stormy weather at your door
Being faced with hardships and struggles
And the outlook for the day ahead like the day before
Feeling hopeless since each day seems like a repeat of the one before
People tell you prayin' changes things
Others may advise you to pray in order to see some positive changes
But the words don't stop the fear
Just saying words may not be enough to alleviate the fear
The prayer is only pious rambling without a Father's ear
Prayers can feel empty and meaningless without the belief that they are being heard by God
He will not turn away when His people pray
God will always listen to His people when they pray
When God's people pray
Believers coming together to pray for help
And take the pains of earth to the doors of Heaven
Asking for heavenly intervention to relieve the earthly pain
There is hope reborn, there is sin forgiven
Prayer can bring new hope and a chance for redemption
And miracles you can't explain away
Prayer can lead to amazing outcomes that cannot be explained by logic or science
Hopeless situation turns around,
A situation that seems beyond repair can show improvement
Dilemma passes by and by
A difficult situation may eventually go away on its own
Look, there's a never-ending field of blue past your clouded sky
After praying, one may start to see a brighter future beyond the current tough times
He alone can know the need in me
Only God can truly understand a person's needs and desires
Before a single word begins
Even before a prayer is uttered, God is aware of the person's thoughts and needs
The Holy Spirit intercedes for me, I will trust in Him
The Holy Spirit acts as a connector between the person and God, and one can have faith in this process
No, no, no, no
Repeating a negative statement to emphasize a point
Take it to home
Make sure to fully understand the message and significance of the song
There is sin forgiven
Through prayer, one can be absolved of their sins
Oh, when God's people pray
Expressing the importance and positive effects of group prayer
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Wayne Watson
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