Ray's discography is quite impressive for a local artist. He has produced several albums over the past 10 years. His latest ones include:
In 2008 "Just This Side of Heaven"was releasedIn 2009 "Butterfly Wings" was releasedIn 2010 "Are You Sure"was releasedRay produces the albums in his private studio. Although his wife June has written the lyrics for some of the songs on the albums, all others were written by him, along with the melodies. Ray produces all the songs, including full orchestration.
His CD's can be purchsed from him or through www.cdbaby.com. You can also listen to excerpts from either of the albums on-line.
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Caterpillar
to butterfly
Sinner to Christian
"Christ in you
the hope
of
Glory"
Butterfly Wings Words and music
by Raymond E. Crawford
Copyright January 30, 2007
You gave the butterfly wings
Then You taught her to fly;
Now You’re working on me,
To myself I must die.
Every part of my life,
Into the depths of my soul,
Your spirit is purging me
From things I can’t control.
Chorus
You must be born again
Like the little butterfly
From a worm she began
Now she rises in the sky
I thank You for your Son
And I love to hear You say
My work in you is done,
You are born again this day
A caterpillar’s cocoon
Hides her uncomely form
But when the work is done
With beauty she’s adorned.
Lord you now have begun
Transformation within
Cleansing me from all sin
Causing new life to begin.
Chorus
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Just this Side of Heaven
Words and Music
by Raymond E. Crawford
Copyright
Just this side of heaven there’s
a place I sometimes go
There’s a Guide who comes to take me
and when it’s time, I never know
It seems I might be dreaming for I
know it is late at night
He takes my hand and says it’s time
lifts me up and we take flight
This time it’s very different & there
are no words to describe
When the doors to heaven open and
I’m allowed to look inside
Through the door, dare I venture
I am humbled by the view
There are angels all around me
and more peace than I ever knew
First Chorus:
God’s glory fills all of heaven by
this sight I am overcome
I fall on my knees before Him;
He is God’s first begotten son
His eyes search through my memories
all I’ve done is written there
He paused at that blessed day
I placed my soul in his care
I’ve gone through his judgment
every thought and deed revealed
By my works I’ve not been sentenced
by His blood my fate repealed
I thank God for his mercy and I
praise Him for His grace
The son of God has saved me
without fear, I behold His face
Last Chorus:
God’s glory filled all of heaven
by that sight I was overcome
I fell on my knees before Him;
He is God’s first begotten son
His eyes searched through my memories
all I’d done was written there
He paused at that blessed day
I placed my soul in His care
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Yes, I was blessed on that day
I placed my soul in His care.
You are invited to follow along with the songs with the words below
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Are You Sure?
Lyrics by June B. Crawford
Music by Raymond E. Crawford
March 19, 2010
The sky will be opened,
The clouds will now part
The brightness of heaven,
Will shine down below
As angels announce,
That His coming is nigh
Time now will cease
As our heads we bow
Stand to your feet
And raise up your hands
Knowing that Jesus
Will pour out His grace
He’ll give us victory,
And cleanse us from all shame
You’ll be a new man
As you gaze upon His face
Chorus
When Jesus comes
Are you sure you will be ready
When Jesus comes
Will you reach up to the sky
Will you embrace
All our dear Lord has to offer
Will you love Him,
Will you understand why
Jesus appears,
And life’s book is opened
You’ll know the bible
Was true all along
You’ll know the scriptures
Had foretold this event
And all believers
Will sing a new song
Repeat Chorus
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Look to the sky
are you sure you’ll be ready
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