The Witness

Verse 1:

What do I still lack? You formed me in Your likeness.

You breathed into me a life that glows with echoes of Your heart.

You said, “My child, you are ever present in My holy thoughts.”

Let me live here as a witness — yet not be of this world.

Pre-Chorus:

You laid down Your life so I could live forevermore.

You called me Your friend and opened wide the Father’s door.

Chorus:

You made me a witness of Your holy presence,

And turned my weakness into strength.

You humbled Your servant with holy grace,

And made my weakness into strength.

Verse 2:

Enthroned in glory high above, You stole my breath with perfect love.

Your love — I never have enough; take all of me, my life is Yours.

Come and teach me all Your ways; my yielded heart obeys Your voice.

Your love — I never have enough; forever Yours, and Yours alone. *Pre-chorus + Chorus*

Bridge:

Holy Father, take my heart — take all of me.

My only Redeemer, awaken my soul to bless Your holy name. (2x) *Chorus*

Copyright 2026 Richard Shekari

Written, produced and performed by Richard Shekari.

Hands Raised in Surrender was born from a moment of reflection on God’s unwavering mercy in the midst of my own struggles. I wanted to capture the journey of being lost in pride and rebellion, yet continually met with patience and love from the Lord. Each line is a testimony of God’s lifting hand, cleansing my soul, and guiding me to His presence. The pre-chorus embodies my personal act of surrender, a gesture that became the central theme and title of the song. The chorus is an outpouring of awe and declaration, asking who can compare to the God who heals and saves. Verse 2 serves as a reminder of Christ’s sacrifice, the redemption He offers, and the intimate restoration that follows. Ultimately, this song is a letter of praise and surrender, a musical reflection of a heart transformed by God’s mercy.

Here’s My Heart.

Intro:

You are my secret place, my faithful refuge;

My strength, my shield, my only hope, O Lord.

Verse 1:

You shamed the world upon the Cross of loss,

With arms opened wide, You made Your mercy call:

“Come unto Me, My child — I paid it all.

Dry your eyes, My child — go now, sin no more.”

Pre-Chorus:

Through Your blood, access to the Father was won;

You broke the chains that once bound us all.

Receive our praise — You alone we adore;

Accept our hearts; let Your will be done.

Chorus:

Have my heart, take my all — here’s my heart, Lord.

I surrender to You, Lord; take my all.

I’ll worship You, O my God — here’s my heart, Lord.

King of kings, have my heart; take my all.

Verse 2:

They lie in wait, anticipating my fall.

They dug a grave, but it became their own.

They sealed my road with boulders thick and tall,

But Lord, You bore my weight and claimed me as Your own.

Pre-Chorus:

You said, “Press on, My dear child—

Don’t turn, don’t look behind,”

While the wicked choke within their snare.

You said, “Fix your gaze on what is divine.”

Copyright 2026 Richard Shekari

Written, produced and performed by Richard Shekari.

You Are My Chorus-Remix ft Moritz

Verse 1:

It’s a simple song to tell You that I love You

For all the wonders You’ve done.

I can’t contain this joy within me—oh, how I love You;

You’ve left no stone unturned.

Pre-Chorus:

Over the moon, my spirit sails,

For You are the shore where my soul is anchored.

Take all of me—my heart and my soul;

You are my hope and my assurance.

Chorus:

This is the chorus, Lord, where I pour out all my love and endless joy.

You are my chorus, Lord — the sweetest part of my life, yes, Lord.

Receive all my praise, O Lord; let Your mercy and steadfast love overflow.

You are my chorus, Lord — the beautiful One in my life, yes, Lord.

Verse 2:

What could I ever do without You, Father? You’re my whole world —

The only fountain that sustains my soul.

I once tried to live without You, Father, and the world nearly devoured me;

You are the One who nourishes my soul. *Pre-Chorus + Chorus*

Copyright 2025 Richard Shekari

Written and performed by Richard Shekari.

Produced by Moritz

Roar of Redemption

Chorus:

Let us lift our praise, for we are the sons of a mighty Warrior,

Who bore the Cross to save our souls and crown us with new life.

Let us raise His Name, for we are the children of the Warrior—

The Way, the Truth, the Life; in Him we are more than conquerors.

Verse 1:

Shout it from the highest rooftops,

Jesus breaks the captives free.

Sing it as we walk through valleys,

Our God is holy, strong, and mighty.

By His blood He bought our freedom, and placed the crown upon our heads—

We are now His first love and triumph, called to live set apart. *Chorus*

Verse 2:

Though this fleeting life is borrowed,

Our refuge rests beneath His shadow.

He is our hope for now and ever,

We rest beneath His shadow.

Hallelujah to the King of kings,

Holy is our Saviour—mighty in battle.

Holy, holy is the Lord Most High,

His arms stand open wide—come, let us run to Him. *Chorus*

Copyright 2026 Richard Shekari

Written, produced and performed by Richard Shekari.

You Make Me Strong

Intro:

You make me strong through every song;

There’s nothing wrong with writing one more…

Verse 1:

In the darkest nights, You chose to shine and light my life.

You set Your throne upon the heights, reached down Your hands and gave me life.

When I lose my way, You call me by name, and anchor my heart through the storm.

When my heart resists, You soften my soul, and fold me in love to keep me warm.

Pre-Chorus:

You are my Light in the deepest night,

My steady flame when the winds arise.

Though mountains stand and shadows fall,

Your hand will never loosen from mine.

Chorus:

I will dance with joy, I will sing Your praise,

I will lift Your holy Name.

You’re my everlasting joy, You’re my only peace,

My resting place through all my days.

Verse 2:

The sun pours gold upon the lands,

Drifting in the radiance of Your glory.

The moon awakes to guard the night,

Breathing low, “O Lord, You are Holy.”

When I lose my way, You call me by name,

And anchor my heart through the storm.

When my heart resists, You soften my soul,

And fold me in love to keep me warm. *Pre-Chorus + Chorus till fade*

Copyright 2026 Richard Shekari

Written, produced and performed by Richard Shekari.

Born to Save the World

Verse 1:

Before the sun breaks through the sky, we praise the One who silenced every doubt.

The Healer of our hearts shall receive our worship beyond the end of time.

Who is like You, O Most High? Your thoughts alone give breath and life, O Lord.

Who compares to the Most High—who sees the end from the start? It’s You, Lord.

Chorus:

Jesus, born to save the whole wide world,

Through Your blood, You set the captives free.

O Jesus Christ, You hold the whole wide world,

By Your stripes, our weary hearts are healed.

Verse 2:

We shall march through the gates singing Hallelujah to the Prince of Peace, Our king.

We shall exalt His holy name in all the nations, for none is like the Lord, our king.

Jesus the Prince of peace, only You the world needs, King of kings, our Lord.

Born to save the whole wide world, through Your blood You set all captives free, our God. *Chorus*

Bridge:

You are holy, holy, holy, Lord,

Worthy is the Lamb who reigns forever.

You reign forevermore.

You are holy, holy, holy, Lord,

Jesus Christ, our Saviour, reigning forevermore.

You reign forevermore.

Copyright 2026 Richard Shekari

Written, produced and performed by Richard Shekari.

Ten-Fold

Intro:

You broke the chains that bound my soul, You brought to light all that was done in the dark.

And You restored to me, ten-fold;All I can say is, “Thank You, Lord.”

Verse 1:

O Most Glorious Lord, the one You saved is here once more;

I come to thank You, Merciful Lord—my soul still thirsts for Your word.

My spirit longs for You, O Lord; pour fresh oil over me.

My life I place within Your hands, my heart before Your holy throne.

Chorus:

You broke the chains that bound my soul,

You brought to light all that was done in the dark.

And You restored to me, ten-fold;

All I can say is, “Thank You, Lord.” (2x)

Verse 2:

I yield it all to You, Lord, I surrender all to Thee;

My will, my plans, my very soul—You are all my heart needs.

Receive my praise, O Holy Lord, I surrender all to Thee;

My will, my plans, my very soul—You are all my heart needs. *Chorus*

Copyright 2026 Richard Shekari

Written, produced and performed by Richard Shekari.

Dancing in the Storm

Verse 1:

O greatest Healer of my soul, here I come once more,

My spirit longs for Your true love that makes me whole.

I search no further, for I’ve wandered and I’ve seen,

Your love corrects my crooked ways and reshapes my soul within.

Pre-Chorus:

I don’t want to walk my way again; it only led to night.

I don’t want to trust my own insight; it robbed me of my peace and light.

Chorus:

I only want to walk Your way; teach my heart to hear You in the storm.

I only want to give You praise, O Lord; teach me how to dance with joy in the storm.

Verse 2:

I have laid all of my burdens before Your throne,

I have poured out all my troubles before You, Lord—oh yeah!

Your love is gentle, far too precious to let go,

Take my heart, Lord, You are my life; I won’t let go, my Love. *Pre-Chorus + Chorus*

Copyright 2026 Richard Shekari

Written, produced and performed by Richard Shekari.

No One Sees

Verse 1:

Hello, how are you holding up today, old friend?

I hope you’ve counted every blessing, one by one, dear friend.

I know, no one truly understands your story;

But look a little closer—you’ll see the Lord is good.

Pre-Chorus:

No one sees the shadows pulling your hopes down.

No one feels the pain you’ve carried all this time.

No one sees the weight of the burden you endure.

No one cares if you’re still breathing or gone.

Chorus:

Look up to Jesus, Author of our faith;

He holds the whole wide world in His hands, and He will heal your wounds.

Look up to Jesus, He will break these chains;

The Lord alone is kind enough to save a weary soul.

Verse 2:

Hello, I know you’ve cried alone in the dark;

You searched and searched, yet hope felt so far away.

I know, you thought you wiped your own tears in the dark, alone;

But He gave you the strength, and softly whispered, I’m here, son. *Pre-Chorus + Chorus*

Copyright 2025 Richard Shekari

Written, produced and performed by Richard Shekari.