"Perfect Bliss" - Karen's debut project - was released in July 2003. The "Perfect Bliss" compact disc includes 14 songs, totaling 63 minutes of music. Purchase online now, or for other purchase options, visit our purchase-music page.

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We've posted all of the lyrics below. Under each song title is a link to streaming audio. Each stream is in .MP3 format and includes the first 2 minutes of the song.

Read more about "Perfect Bliss"

Read a review of "Perfect Bliss" at CD Baby. Does the review seem glowing to the point of being thoroughly biased? It should - Karen's husband wrote it!

Who did the music?

All of the arrangements, and most of the instrumental work, were done by Christian jazz saxophonist Reggie Murray of Harvey, Louisiana. Reggie plays soprano, alto, and tenor sax, keyboard, and a variety of other instruments.

Reggie mixed the songs on an Apple Macintosh computer. The primary software packages used were Pro Tools and Digital Performer.

Background vocalists on He Gives, Many Times, Never Turn Back, and To Receive The Victory included Stephen Alfred, Jerryl Favorite, Dana Isaac, Shannon Royal-Hinton, Terrence T. Rush, and Mildred Watson. The male vocals on Many Times and We Invite You were by Stephen Alfred.

Reggie Murray working the equipment during a recording session.

Karen at the microphone.

Karen singing during one of the "Perfect Bliss" CD release events.

Some of the musicians and background singers who performed on "Perfect Bliss" joined Karen for the CD release events. Left to right: Stephen Alfred, Reggie Murray, Karen Grant, Terence T. Rush, Jerryl Favorite, Mildred Watson, Nicole Sapp.

Lyrics

Except for the lyrics and music to "His Eye Is On The Sparrow," which are in the public domain, all lyrics, music, and arrangements are Copyright ©2003 Karen Grant. All rights reserved.

Fellowship

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Chorus
Fellowship here, fellowship there
fellowship, fellowship everywhere
In your car or on the street
with a brother or sister
you might meet
In every place, and at all times
share with other believers
what's on your mind
God is listening

Verse
God is listening for your good news
Speak of His blessings
You'll never lose
He loves when we say
what glorifies Him
It makes Him proud when
we won't deny Him

Pre-chorus
Christ dwells in you, and
He dwells in me
That makes us all part of His family
He gave us friends
who really care
So now we all can share

Chorus
Fellowship here, fellowship there
fellowship, fellowship everywhere
In your car or on the street
with a brother or sister
you might meet
In every place, and at all times
share with other believers
what's on your mind
God is listening

Verse
Christ's body isn't
just a meeting space
no particular time
no particular place
If real worship
is what you do
then you will worship
the whole week through

Pre-chorus
Christ dwells in you, and
He dwells in me
That makes us all part of
His family
He gave us friends
who really care
So now we all can share

Chorus
Fellowship here, fellowship there
fellowship, fellowship everywhere
In your car or on the street
with a brother or sister
you might meet
In every place, and at all times
share with other believers
what's on your mind
God is listening

Verse
So come and gather
Let's you and me
Tell of His goodness
For all to see
His Spirit leading
Helps us agree
We'll work together
in harmony

Music- Bridge

Pre-chorus
Christ dwells in you, and
He dwells in me
That makes us all part of
His family
He gave us friends
who really care
And now we all can share

Chorus
Fellowship here, fellowship there
fellowship, fellowship everywhere
In your car or on the street
with a brother or sister
you might meet
In every place, and at all times
share with other believers
what's on your mind
God is listening

Yeah, yeah our God is listening
Oh... yeah God is listening
Mmm hmm He is listening
Watch what you say for God is listening
Yes He is, The Lord is listening
Mmm hmm mmm...

Never Turn Back

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I came to You, Lord
just as I was
I came to You, Lord
without a purpose or a cause
I came to You, Lord
with all my sins intact
but now I'm living for You, Jesus
and I'll never turn back

I came to You, Lord
without a prayer
I came to You, Lord
when I learned that You cared
I came to know Your love
I never knew it before
and now I wanna sing about
Your goodness forevermore

Chorus
I'll never turn back
to living wrong
I'll never turn back
to the life of sin I did belong
I'll never turn back
to living without You, Lord
I'll never turn back
I'm gonna keep pressing on

I came to You, Lord
when You called my name
I came quickly, Lord
and You were not ashamed
And now here I am, Lord
I wanna be used by You
and by Your grace
I've been called into Your service
til my life is through

Chorus
I'll never turn back
to living wrong
I'll never turn back
to the life of sin I did belong
I'll never turn back
to living without You, Lord
I'll never turn back
I'm gonna keep pressing on

Here I stand
before You, Lord
I make no claim
of deserving Your reward

Chorus
I'll never turn back
to living wrong
I'll never turn back
to the life of sin I did belong
I'll never turn back
to living without You, Lord
I'll never turn back
I'm gonna keep pressing on

Chorus
I'll never turn back
to living wrong - I won't turn back
I'll never turn back - no, no, no
to the life of sin I did belong
I'll never turn back - There's nothing behind me
to living without You, Lord
I'll never turn back - so I'm gonna keep pressing
I'm gonna keep pressing on and on and on

Tag
I'll never turn back
I'm gonna keep pressing on - I won't turn back

Repeat - I'm gonna keep pressing on

Perfect Bliss

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My week is done and now I start my weekend
I have more time to concentrate on You
I know that You're here with me, my Father
my very best friend there is no other
I love to relax and focus all my thoughts on You
Each day of the week You're offering me Your wisdom
You're showing me what is right in all I do
You're giving me guidance in each step
and by Your ways, Lord, I am kept
Work time, rest time, all belongs to You

Chorus
There's no better place than this
Your presence is perfect bliss
and I am so glad to be here with You
So gently You draw me in
Because You're that kind of friend
And even when I am faithless You are true
Oh yes, You are so true

The spouse, the kids, and the house
It's not so easy
But easy to be distracted, Lord, from You
You hear and You answer when I pray
For You are the Life, the Truth, the Way
I'm here again please tell me what to do

Chorus
There's no better place than this
Your presence is perfect bliss
and I am so glad to be here with You
So gently You draw me in
Because You're that kind of friend
And even when I am faithless to You, You are true
Thank You for being true
Mmm Hmm

Scat

There's no better place than this
Your presence is perfect bliss
and I am so glad to be here with You
So gently You draw me in
Because You're that kind of friend
And even when I am faithless You are true
Oh yes, You are so true
Yes You are
Mmm Mmm
Doo-wah, doo-wah, doo-wah
Ooo......Oh yeah

He Is The One

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It is so sweet to know the Name
of our Lord that is so dear
And sweeter still to tell the world
just how He came and did appear

Chorus
He is the Father
He is the Son
He is the Spirit
He is the One

Yes, He was born of this young girl
who had not known a man before
a virgin birth that's how Christ came
a sinless birth that was His door

Chorus

He lived, and taught us how to give
and how to live how we should love
and then He died to show His love
That's why He came from up above

Chorus

But in three days, He rose again
Yes, with all power in His hand
And now He calls to everyone
Receive new life, and live again

Who is the One
Who died for me
Who is the One
Who set me free
Who is the One
Who teaches me
Who can reveal
How to be free

Chorus

Deliverance

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I lived in sin would not repent
Knew not the Lord nor His reward
Some spoke His word it seemed absurd
His plan for me I could not see

The imps of hell attacking me
To God alone I made my plea
Deliverance was meant to be
When Christ stepped in they had to flee

Chorus
Oh Yeah
Deliverance feels so good
and now I know
Deliverance feels so good
to me He showed
Deliverance feels so good
Oh oh yeah yeah...
Deliverance feels so good

You feel your prayers do not get through
and you don't know just what to do
But Jesus hears you when you pray
He's interceding
Night and day

Chorus
Oh...
Deliverance feels so good
Now I don't fear
Deliverance feels so good
Cause my God hears
Deliverance feels so good
Mmm Hmm...
Deliverance feels so good

Bridge
So trust in God when sin besets
He'll steer you right with no regrets
The Lord is there
He'll bring you through
He's waiting to deliver you

Chorus
Oh...
Deliverance feels so good
Come on and say
Deliverance feels so good
Chist is the way
Deliverance feels so good
You need to see
Deliverance feels so good
He'll set you free
Deliverance feels so good
Oh yes He will
Deliverance feels so good
Lord, I thank You
Deliverance feels so good
Cause it's the truth
Deliverance feels so good
He will deliver
Deliverance feels so good
He's the forgiver
Deliverance feels so good
Oh.. yes He is
Deliverance feels so good
Oh.. yes He is
Deliverance feels so good
Oh.. yes He is
Deliverance feels so good

We Invite You

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We invite You, Lord to come
as we worship You, the Son
and we give our all to You in solemn praise
yes we give our all to You
and we ask You, Lord to do
Your own perfect will in Your own perfect way
Let Your presence be made known
as we worship You alone
and we'll give ourselves to You in total praise
Yes we give our all to You
and we ask You, Lord to do
Your own perfect will in Your own perfect way

Chorus

We invite You, oh Lord
to come into this place
to bless us with Your presence
as we seek Your holy face
You're invited, oh Lord
to come into this place
to bless us with Your presence, Lord

And we'll listen to You speak
as we gather at Your feet
to receive the grace that You have promised us
Lift our standards, Lord so high
as upon You, we rely
to increase our faith to be Lord more like You

Repeat Chorus

We invite You, Christ to move us as Your Spirit wills
When You speak, we want to listen and to just be still
as we worship You in Spirit and in truth
as we worship You in Spirit and in truth
In truth

Repeat Chorus

To Receive The Victory

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The enemy will come against me
but I won't react
rather I will counteract
his attack
I will not play his game
I know a higher Name
with Christ's Word I'll stand and fight
because I have a right

Chorus
To receive the victory
from our Lord and King
let great sounds of praise
to our Savior ring

To receive the victory
from our Lord and King
let great sounds of praise
to our Savior ring

War is raging all around
Wounded hearts abound
We must go right to their aid
help them stand and pray
God will give us victory
O'er the enemy
The truth is that He works for us
helps us pray and trust

Chorus
To receive the victory
from our Lord and King
let great sounds of praise
to our Savior ring

To receive the victory
from our Lord and King
let great sounds of praise
to our Savior ring

To receive the victory
from our Lord and King
To receive the victory
from our Lord and King
Jesus gave His life for me
Now I live in victory
Let great sounds of praise
to our Savior ring

Bridge - music

To receive the victory
from our Lord and King
To receive the victory
from our Lord and King
Jesus gave His life for me
Now I live in victory
Let great sounds of praise
to our Savior ring

When you're tempted with a sin
With God's Word you'll win
Strength He offers when we're weak
If His will we seek
Don't give up the fight
His way is your light
On the path to victory
Faith becoming sight

Chorus
To receive the victory
from our Lord and King
let great sounds of praise
to our Savior ring

To receive the victory
from our Lord and King
let great sounds of praise
to our Savior ring

let great sounds of praise
to our Savior ring

let great sounds of praise
to our Savior ring

Oh..... Yeah

Many Times

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So many times, Lord, I tried to do Your will
So many times, Lord, it seems I've failed You still
So many times, have I tried to do what's right
The Enemy, the world and my flesh I've had to fight

Chorus
So many times
You were there for me
when I called on Your name
All of the time
You're the Lord of Lords
and You're always the same

So many times, I've tried to help a so-called friend
Only to find I was forsaken in the end
So many times, Lord, I called You to complain
You heard my prayers and You held me through my pain

Chorus
So many times
You were there for me
when I called on Your name
All of the time
You're the Lord of Lords
and You're always the same

Stay close to me - I'm at your side
Please lead the way - I'll be your guide
Here, Lord, please be - I'm here for you
Show me today - I'll show you what to do

So many times, I don't know where I should be
Some times it's hard to see what Your will, Lord is for me
So many times I paved my road with good intent
You say it's not the way and that's when I repent

Chorus
So many times
You were there for me
when I called on Your name
All of the time
You're the Lord of Lords
and You're always the same

Chorus
So many times
You were there for me
when I called on Your name
All of the time
You're the Lord of Lords
and You're always the same

I've just got to say
Thank You for Your time
Lord, You reign
in every place, at all times

Called upon Your name
so many times
You did not complain
not one of those times
no You didn't

Thank You, Lord
Thank You for Your time
You're my very, very best friend
Oh... Lord

Brand New

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Lord, I love You
for this one thing You've done
You did not hesitate
when You decided to come
You would have braved the cross
if there was only one
who would believe in You
as God's only Son

Chorus
You have made my life brand new
now I see You
as I never could before
and I thank You, Lord

In me, Your Spirit lives
this temple, now, is Yours
You meet my every need
I'm set for the course

It's clear to me now
the thing that I must do
is to keep my eyes
focused on You

Chorus
You have made my life brand new
now I see You
as I never could before
and I thank You, Lord

I would not have it said
that I ignored Your price
the one You paid for me
with Your very life

You said, I offer you
brand new life My child
Then I believed in You
and we were reconciled

Music-Bridge

Chorus
You have made my life brand new
now I see You
as I never could before
and I thank You, Lord

Crazy

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I am crazy just so crazy
About the Lord for saving me
I am crazy yes I'm crazy
About Jesus
He gives me peace

At one time I was lost in sin
a restless soul had no peace within
My natural man could not discern
what later the Spirit would help me learn
I was crazy yeah just crazy
Before He came I was insane

I was crazy,
All too crazy
I was deranged,
My life He changed

King Saul it was, who lost his mind
A godly heart he would not find
He used his will to live his way
So, true to God he did not stay
He was crazy, completely crazy
his heart denied to God he lied
That was crazy, just plain crazy
He missed God's call and lost it all

You think you're being chased by men
What you're running from is your own sin
The enemy wants to take your life
But Jesus came to take away strife
You are crazy! Being crazy!
stop wasting time! It's such a crime!
Some are crazy Oh so crazy
They won't believe they've been deceived

Speaking part
In the book of Mark, the fifth chapter
is the story of a man who was crazy
This man lived in a cemetery
He would take stones and cut himself
and when put in chains, he would break them
as if they were plastic or something
One day Jesus was passing through his area
The man ran out of the graveyard
He fell down before Jesus and he worshipped
Jesus spoke to this man, who was demon possessed
and He called the demons out of the man
and after that the man put on clothes
and was in his right mind
He wanted to follow Jesus, but Jesus said no
go to your friends, and tell them
what the Lord has done for you
After that man's encounter with Jesus
he was no longer crazy

Me And You

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With heaven as our canopy
and Jesus as our guide
We join together now
in His love to abide

I'm gonna give you all of me
because you're giving all of you
Together we will spend our lives
spend our lives me and you

and though the winds of life may blow
and though the seas may toss us to and fro
Together we will spend our lives
spend our lives me and you

I'm gonna give you all of me
because you're giving all of you
Together we will spend our lives
spend our lives me and you

And when I say it's me and you
You know I mean that God, He is the glue
He is the One who binds our hearts
He binds our hearts
So that we will never even want to part
Yeah, yeah, yeah

He's given us our marriage bed
In it we can take pleasure, He has said
It's sanctified and holy too
Yes it is
That means it's meant for me and you
Oh yeah
Oh...

I'm gonna give you all of me
because you're giving all of you
Together we will spend our lives
spend our lives me and you
Oh...yes
Oh..oh yes
just me and you
Yes.....

He Gives

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I know the Savior lives
because He lives in me
And every day He gives
me everything I need

Chorus
He's given me grace
so much grace, and mercy
He's given me love
so much love, and peace
He's given me joy
so much joy, and faith
yes, to see all His plans just for me

With my Savior life is sweet
Every day He teaches me
I'm learning from God's word
and not some rumor that I heard
No longer bound by sin
He has taught me to repent
All my sins He has erased
Now I've learned to live in grace

Chorus
He's given me grace
so much grace, and mercy
He's given me love
so much love, and peace
He's given me joy
so much joy, and faith
yes, to see all His plans just for me

Bridge
He gives me grace
He gives me love
He gives me peace
He gives me faith

Chorus
He's given me grace
so much grace, and mercy
He's given me love
so much love, and peace
He's given me joy
so much joy, and faith
yes, to see all His plans just for me

He opened up my heart
then He gave me a new start
I know my life has changed
and I'll never be the same
He gives me peace of mind
that once I could not find
What He gives is so sweet
Now he makes my life complete

Chorus
He's given me grace
so much grace, and mercy
He's given me love
so much love, and peace
He's given me joy
so much joy, and faith
yes, to see all His plans just for me

Bridge
He gives me grace - gives me grace
He gives me love - and love
He gives me peace - I've got peace
He gives me faith - and faith

He gives me grace - gives me mercy and love
He gives me love - I've got joy, I've got peace
He gives me peace - every day by His grace
He gives me faith - all my sins I release
Yeah yeah yeah
He gives me grace - He's got plans for my life
He gives me love - and by faith I believe
He gives me peace - everything that He's planned
He gives me faith - yes one day I'll receive
Thank You, Lord
Oh.. Yeah

Cleo's Lullaby (Heavenly Holy Dreams)

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Heavenly, holy dreams
Heavenly, holy dreams
As you drift off to sleep
trust the Lord
For He'll keep you in
Heavenly, holy dreams

Heavenly, holy dreams
Heavenly, holy dreams
Close your eyes
As you say goodnight
Angels watch
Til the morning's light
Heavenly, holy dreams

As you sleep and you dream
God will give you the theme
For the role that you'll play
When you wake to the day
So just rest in His arms
For there you won't be harmed
See the Father knows best
He says you must get rest

Heavenly, holy dreams
Heavenly, holy dreams
As you drift off to sleep
Trust the Lord For He'll keep you in
Heavenly, holy dreams

My dear child please be still
Let the Father reveal
Just what your future holds
As you sleep He'll unfold
Lay your cares at His feet
He gives hope, no defeat
See He has a great plan
Though you can't understand

Heavenly, holy dreams
Heavenly, holy dreams
Close your eyes
As you say goodnight
Angels watch
Til the morning's light
Heavenly, holy dreams
Heavenly, holy dreams

His Eye Is On The Sparrow

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Why should I feel discouraged
and why should shadows come
Why should my heart be lonely
and long for a heavenly home
When Jesus is my portion
my constant friend is He
His eye is on the sparrow
and I know He watches over me

I sing because I'm happy
I sing because I'm free
His eye is on the sparrow
and I know, I know He watches over me

Whenever I am tempted
whenever clouds arise
when song gives place to sighing
when hope within me dies
I draw the closer to Him
for care He sets me free
His eye is on the sparrow
and I know He watches over me

I sing because I'm happy
I sing because I'm so free
His eye is on the sparrow
and I know He watches over me

Music

I sing because I'm happy
I sing because I'm free
His eye is on the little bitty sparrow
and I know He watches,
yes I know He watches
I know, I know He watches over me


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