MartySong

Real People

Martin Shrout — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:34:44 +0000

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Song:

https://www.broadjam.com/songs/martinshrout/real-people

The Lord’s Prayer and The 23rd Psalm – adapted by Rev. Martin A. Shrout

Martin Shrout — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:08:55 +0000

The Lord’s Prayer – adapted by Rev. Martin A. Shrout

Thursday, October 1, 2026

My father, who is in heaven

And all around me and in my heart.

The one who was and is and is to come.

The one who is the same yesterday today and forever.

The God, who is all powerful, all knowing, and always present.

The God, who is love, grace, forgiveness, joy, and peace. The God who is truth, wrath, and justice.

The God, whose mercies are new every morning. Great is his faithfulness.

Your kingdom come, your will be done in my heart, in my home, in my church, in the cities, in this state, in this country, and in this world! May your power be seen in signs and wonders by your people.

Give us the stay our daily bread. Thank you, Lord for your provision, and we pray that you continue to provide.

Forgive me of my sins. My pride, my lust and my lack of faith. Teach me to forgive those who have sinned against me and to show them love and compassion.

Lead me not into temptation, but, if I am being tempted, show me the way of escape. Put a hedge of protection around my home and my family so that I may have the strength to hold up my shield of faith.

For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

The 23rd Psalm – adapted by Rev. Martin A. Shrout

You are the good Shepherd,

I have all that I need.

You make me lie down in green pastures,

You’d lead me beside quiet Waters

You restore and refresh my soul.

You make me walk in the path of righteousness for your namesake.

Even though I walked through the valley of the shadow of death, I don’t have to fear in the evil one. Because you are with me. Your rod and your staff they correct me, protect me, and comfort me.

You prepare a table before me and the presence of my enemies.

You anoint my head with oil which means that I am chosen, I’m of the elect. May your Holy Spirit pour into my heart and lead and guide my life. And I am trusting in your healing.

My cup overflows with blessings. Abundant and wonderful.

And I truly know that goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life. And I want to dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

I pray all of this in the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior. Amen!

Not My Will

Martin Shrout — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:33:56 +0000

On August 11, 2026, I was diagnosed with ALS. The news was deeply disheartening. After years of serving as a pastor and helping others through experiences like this, I suddenly found myself facing the same questions: Where was God’s love and care for me? Yet I knew from Scripture that He loves me and that, no matter what I face, His love continues. My thoughts turned to Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane in Mark 14:36, where He prayed, “Not my will, but Yours be done.” Later, I read Job 2:6, where Job tells his wife, “If I can accept the good things from God’s hand, why should I not accept the bad?” Those words struck my heart. As I wrote this song, I recognized the tension within me: I long for healing, but I also trust that God’s divine plan extends beyond what I experience physically here on earth. I long for His will and His presence in my life. That conflict—and the resolve that Christ is Lord and desires what is best for me—is where this song comes from. May God bless you as you listen.

Song Sheet: Not My Will – Lead Sheet

Chord Sheet: Not My Will – Chord Sheet

Song:

I want to thank Daniel Minter for his collaboration in recording this song. His guitar playing is excellent and I’m grateful for his recording expertise. Blessings to you my friend.

Save My Child

Martin Shrout — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:36:00 +0000

This song came about from a mother’s prayer. Back in November of 2023 a good friend was in deep prayer for her sons. Not attending Church, not spending time praying, and not very familiar with God’s Word. As I write this I’m thinking this song fits for all those parents who are concerned about their children’s spiritual well being. So many of this generation are missing out on the value and support the local church can render in times of need. They think that church is a waste of time. Since that time, one of my dear friend’s sons has truly made a turn around. Prayers are being answered. Even my own sons are making strides in new directions. God’s heart is that all would come to Him and know that Christ has the answers they seek. “Save My Child” is a prayer breathed by parents longing for their sons and daughters to discover the love and joy of Christ and His Church. May all of our children discover Christ and His Church soon.

Song Sheet: Save My Child – Lead Sheet

Chord Sheet: SAVE MY CHILD – Chord Sheet

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Fall Concert 2026 Practice Songs

Martin Shrout — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:43:07 +0000

This posting is for those who will be playing with me on September 20, 2026 at 6 PM at the Lynchwood Church of God concert. Feel free to download any and all the songs. I’ve set them up as individual downloads and as a zip file for all the songs. Let me know if there are any issues or problems. Blessings!

Fall Concert 2026 Practice Redordings – ZIP

It Is Good To Say Thank You

Joy Unspeakable

King of the Ages

God Heard My Prayer

I Am Your Child

We Stand With You

Evening Light (Quartet Song)

Royalty In Training (Quartet Song)

The Beautiful City (Quartet Song)

I’m Redeemed (Quartet Song)

Remembering the Cross

I Carried His Body

It Wasn’t the Nails

Chord Sheets for the non Quartet Songs

Fall Concert 2026 Chord Sheets – Music

Lead Sheets for the non Quartet Songs

Fall Concert 2026 Lead Sheets – Music

The Quartet Songs – arrangements

Evening Light – Piano and TTBB

Royalty In Training – Electric Piano

The Beautiful City – Men’s Quartet – Key F

I’m Redeemed – Men’s Quartet – C

There Is An Oasis

Martin Shrout — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 01:23:40 +0000

I wrote this song because I thought my Wednesday Night Bible Study needed a theme song. Studying God’s Word and our fellowship together in that study makes an oasis on our wilderness journey through life. To help us grow in our faith in Christ it’s important to study God’s Word, be encouraged by fellow believers, and to pray for one another. There is something so refreshing to our spirits when we gather together to sing, study, and pray. I hope you have an oasis in your life for your life’s journey. Blessings!

Music Sheet: There Is An Oasis – Lead Sheet

Chord Sheet: THERE IS AN OASIS – Chord Sheet

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Without Faith You Can Never Please the Lord

Martin Shrout — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:16:03 +0000

I wrote this song for my Bible Study group at Del Oro Hills Community Church. We were studying Genesis and studying the story of Abraham. The text from Hebrews 11:5-6 sets the stage for the song. Trusting in the Lord and God’s Word is paramount in our walk with Jesus. This is a fun song to remind us of the necessity of having faith in Him. Blessings!

Music Sheet: Without Faith You Can Never Please the Lord – Lead Sheet

Chord Sheet: Without Faith You Can Never Please the Lord – Chords Sheet

Song:

This recording was recorded on an IPhone and then processed through the program “Audacity”. I will be working on a better recording in the future but this will give you the idea of the song.

No Other Gods Before Him

Martin Shrout — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 23:34:50 +0000

This song was written back in Oceanside, CA when I was preaching on the Ten Commandments. I wanted to express the idea that God is a jealous God and doesn’t like sharing our affections with anything or anyone else. It’s interesting the number of times God uses the word “Adultery” to convey His dismay with the Hebrew people and their choice to worship false gods. The first commandment is, “You shall have no other gods before Me” (Exodus 20:3 NASB). You may not be worshiping known foreign gods but anything that steals your affections from God can be seen as having other gods in your life. My hope is that this song reminds you to put God first in all things. Even though we will have pain and struggles, life just goes better with God’s blessings! May this song encourage you to put God first above everything else. Blessings!

Music Sheet: No Other Gods Before Him – Lead Sheet

Chord Sheet: No Other Gods Before Him – Chord Sheet

Song:

Creator Create Something New In Me

Martin Shrout — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:25:06 +0000

Back in 2016 I was on Sabbatical staying at a borrowed home on the coast of Oregon. While I was there I was watching a Youtube of a sermon by Francis Chan. In this message he shared a story about a young college girl that he noticed worshiping at the college services. Each time he spoke at this college he noticed this young woman to be more deeply involved and more expressive in her worship of Jesus. After a few visits he asked her what was going on? How was it that she was more deeply involved with worship each time he saw her? The young woman simply stated that, “Each time I come to worship I ask the creator to create something new in me.” To keep our worship experiences fresh we need a similar attitude. Whenever our worship becomes routine and stagnant we need to ask God each time we enter into our worship of Him. That His Holy Spirit empower us to a deeper love and devotion towards Him. May our prayer be each time, “Creator create something new in me.”

Music Sheet: Creator Create Something New In Me – Lead Sheet

Chord Sheet: Creator Create Something New in Me – Chord Sheet

Song: This recording is from my Notation Software. No lyrics but the “ahs” give you an idea of the melody. I’ll do a better recording in the near future.

Foretold, Fulfilled, and Faithful

Martin Shrout — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:24:51 +0000

Back in 1997 I was preparing a sermon series for Advent when I notice that Sarah, Elizabeth, and Mary were all told of their impending pregnancies by an Angel. Sarah laughed when she heard the news. Elizabeth’s husband became mute until he named the child John. And Mary was visited by Gabriel and became the most blessed woman of all time. It’s amazing how God works in the most surprising ways. God foretold them before the they were pregnant, they’re great desires were fulfilled in each birth, and they were faithful in believing God’s news. Because of these women we have a spiritual nation, a witness to the light, and a savior of the world. God’s Word is true and we can believe in Him.

Music Sheet: Foretold, Fulfilled, and Faithful – Lead Sheet

Chord Sheet: Foretold_Fulfilled-and-Faithful – Chord Sheet

Song:

PS This is a badly corrupted recording. CD’s don’t last forever and this one was recorded over 20 years ago. I’ll be making a new recording in the future as time permits.

We Need Jesus – A Christmas Song

Martin Shrout — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:29:11 +0000

This song was a surprise to me. I was looking through my files looking for another song and I stumbled upon this one. In truth I had forgotten it since I wrote it back in 2003. It was a wonderful find. The song clearly states that Jesus is the reason for the season. Without Jesus, Christmas has very little meaning other than a good holiday to buy and receive gifts. Along with all the great food!!! To truly experience the peace and joy of Christmas we need Jesus in our lives. May you discover the true meaning of Christmas in Jesus this holiday season (and everyday to come).

Music Sheet: We Need Jesus – Lead Sheet

Chord Sheet: We Need Jesus – Chord Sheet

Song:

“We Need Jesus / I Need to Kneel at the Manger”

Song:

“We Need Jesus / O Come to My Heart” (recorded with Guitar)

I’m Looking For Christmas

Martin Shrout — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:37:41 +0000

Here’s a song that came out of an idea of people finding themselves in the middle of the Christmas season but just not feeling it. While everyone else seems to be having a great time you’re feeling left out. It can be very distressing feeling sad at Christmas time. As you seek the Lord I believe you will find that deeper meaning by putting yourself in a place where you can hear the Lord speak. As illustrated in this song it turns out that our person longing for Christmas is moved by a Christmas song. It’s amazing how God can reach a person through music. Bless the Lord!

Music Sheet: I’m Coming Home For Christmas – Lead Sheet

Chord Sheet: I’m Coming Home For Christmas – Chord Sheet

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