Billy Frank by Randy Stonehill

Lost Art of Listening by Randy Stonehill

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Billy Frank
by Randy Stonehill

Album: Lost Art of Listening

You were just a Carolina boy who dreamed of playing ball
But you turned your heart to Heaven when you heard a higher call
That Priceless Pearl can make a man his lesser dreams forsake
When the fields are white for harvest and Eternity's at stake

Chorus:
I'd like to thank you, Billy Frank, one fine day
But I bet I know just what you'd say
The greatest gift of gratitude is to make my life a song
To the Savior you have loved and served so faithfully so long
Though you'd smile up at Heaven to remind me Who to thank
I'd like to thank you anyway, Billy Frank

Now Billy Frank I realize you're no more than a man
Still the world remains forever changed because you made a stand
The cry of lost and dying souls brought you to your knees
And the power of God flows through a man who lives what he believes

I'd like to thank you Billy Frank, one fine day
But I bet I know just what you'd say
The greatest gift of gratitude is to make my life a song
To the Savior you have loved and served so faithfully so long
Though you'd smile up at Heaven to remind me Who to thank
I'd like to thank you anyway, Billy Frank

Bridge:
You've been the voice of truth to presidents and kings
But you've never been impressed by such things
Nothing is more precious in your sight
Than Jesus Christ the Savior crucified

(Instrumental Chorus)

Now your flame is flickering as you are nearing home
And pretty soon you'll stand in awe before God's gleaming throne
I have no doubt there'll be a shout as Heaven celebrates
When St. Peter tells the Father, "Billy Graham's at the gates"

I'd like to thank you Billy Frank, one fine day
But I bet I know just what you'd say
The greatest gift of gratitude is to make my life a song
To the Savior you have loved and served so faithfully so long
Though you'd smile up at Heaven to remind me Who to thank
I'd like to thank you anyway
Sir, that's all I've got to say
I'd like to thank you anyway, Billy Frank
You were just a Carolina boy who dreamed of playing ball