Author Archives: John Lage, Jr.

Lamentation 2026 Who’d have ever believed they’d be traitors To the land of the red, white and blue White sons of the greatest generation They had us, they raised us, and now they’ve betrayed us All the while watching FOX … Continue reading →

As Your Hands As I review, all the people who have been An influence and shaped what I believe I start to realize how many You have sent To help me grow up spiritually My mom and dad, people who … Continue reading →

Truth Is I told so many lies Back when alcohol ruled my whole life These days I realize The booze couldn’t ever set my heart free Of the pain, the hurt I tried to hide That tore me up so … Continue reading →

Show Up Show up, show up As God’s face, just show up Show up here, show up there All the time, everywhere Show up, show up As God’s love, just show up The powers of evil have shown up Here … Continue reading →

Voices I’m hearing voices They’re frightened, they’re scared I look around There’s nobody there Some are loud, some are hushed Most are filled with despair People are hiding, they’re staying at home Though things seem much worse when you’re there … Continue reading →

Embrace! Embrace your gifts, all God’s given you Embrace your friends, each one tried and true Embrace the past, your joys and your mistakes Embrace the future, and the choices you’ll make Your gifts are the blessings God gives Each … Continue reading →

Stand Up For Your Rights, Minnesota! Stand up for your rights, Minnesota! We need to tell ICE just where they can go We don’t want them here, never did We must be free, we must be rid Of the evil … Continue reading →

The video below is the recording of my first performance of one of my newer songs. It is also the first piece for which I wrote the piano accompaniment. The next words you will read are the ones that I … Continue reading →