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1200FT BELOW SEA LEVEL contains tracks recorded across the country at many different venues. Use the player below to preview the tracks on the CD. The lyrics are listed a bit lower down.

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Lyrics: Track # 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10
Yes Yes Yes Yes
In the beginning
In the beginning God saw everything when love went wandering into the night.

Was I first or last?
Was I second best?
These questions quickly pass into the light.

At the waters edge I see As your spirit speaks to me: Call to me and I will answer you, I’ll give you peace, a peace you have not known on your own.

When my vision died you opened my eyes to something that I had never seen. I have touched your hands and you have called me friend, but doubting never ends until I believe.

At the waters edge I see As your spirit speaks to me: Call to me and I will answer you, I’ll give you peace, a peace you have not known on your own.
Justice Waiting
How many lies must we hear?
How many lives will be stolen?
How long will we let this fear paralyze the church?
How long will these renters rule the earth?

How many mothers must cry?
How many children must die?
How long will we just stand by and watch a careless world teach our boys and girls their tyranny?

God of land and sea and the universe come deliver me. And every slave that lives upon the earth!

There is a new day coming and it won’t be long.
There is a fire burning and a wind that’s strong.
There is justice waiting for the child of God.

And it’ll all go down.
It’ll all go down.
It’ll all go down somehow.
The World is Wide Open
The World is Wide Open
"The World is Wide Open/Poverty" is a spontaneous song which was captured on Saturday, May 12, 2007 in Riverton, Wyoming at the Riverton Middle School. I'll never forget that trip. The first night of worship - Friday night - James and I did not have all of our equipment because the airline did not put it on the tiny plane that we had fly into Wyoming on.

On Saturday, the folks at the church asked the team to go on a hike. Jason, Sean and I went for the hike. James wasn't feeling well, so he stayed at the hotel to rest and Bryan stayed back to work. So, Jason, Sean and myself hiked this incredible mountain that took us approximately 7,000 feet above sea level. The air was thin but pure. The sky seemed closer than ever before. And, in the middle of May, we saw a waterfall with snow and ice hanging off it...while wearing shorts! It was amazing. It was "big sky" country for sure. On Saturday night, we had all of our equipment and were rested and that entire night was an extremely potent night of worship, intercession and much more. We were recently in Casper, WY and saw some of the folks from Riverton that hoste us. I feel like we're an extended part of their community ever since that night.

Al
How to Know if You Are Born of the Spirit
"How to Know if You Are Born of the Spirit" is a spontaneous song which was captured on Sunday, November 4, 2007 during the normal Sunday morning service at Streams Church in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. Jason and Micah happened upon a new melody that developed after we had finished worshipping together on Jason's song "Dear John".

That weekend in Red Deer was extremely special. We got to hang out a bunch with their church community - drinking coffee from the "Second Cup" (a local coffee shop) and being shown around the city of Red Deer. This included a tour of the Red Deer Fire Department. Streams Church is a very special church with a lot of great people who love each other and love God.

Al
One Step Away
I was told when I was young that one day soon I’m going to see You.
We’ll take a train far from this place where all our pain will be over.

My God how I long to see You now.
And something in my heart tells me somehow You’re one step away.

A distant sound is hard to hear even a sound as loud as thunder.
A distant heart is full of fear a distant soul has lost its’ wonder.

Sometimes it’s hard to hear Your voice, my God.
Is the reason that You’re whispering because
You’re one step away?
No Mistaking Love
This song was captured during an evening concert at Kristkirken in Bergen, Norway on Sunday, March 9, 2008. We arrived into Norway the Saturday beforehand so that we could setup and be ready to minister on Sunday morning for their regular Sunday morning service.

From the first note we played on Sunday morning, I had this overwhelming sense of gratitude to be in Europe and in Norway with the group of Christ followers at Kristkirken. The hunger for God that the people of Kristkirken had that morning drew something fresh out of Jason and all of the KOD team. It seemed as though we could play less and it meant more simply because of the worship these folks had already cultivated in their community prior to us being there.

The Sunday evening concert was just an extension (and then some) of the morning worship service. That entire night could probably be it's own CD. Much like other places where we have captured special moments on recording, I was changed by the people, the community and the experience I had while in Norway (and Denmark - we traveled to both places on that particular trip). To quote Henri Nouwen: "Christian community is a community of people who remind each other who they truly are - the beloved of God."

Al
When the Time Comes
You are wisdom but you ask questions
Thank you God for never telling me a lie

Your decisions are mostly hidden
The stage you stand upon is not for human eyes

You tell me not to worry about tomorrow But I worry anyway
You tell me you’ll take care of all my troubles
Jesus, teach me how to wait

You are future but you are present
Thank you God for never running from your past

You’re committed to your creation
For everything you’ve made your love forever lasts

You tell me not to worry about tomorrow but I worry anyway
You tell me you’ll take care of all my troubles
Jesus, teach me how to wait

When the time comes, I will see forever
When the time comes, It’ll be all right
When the time comes, I will be the one asking why
Where the Wild Things Are
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Kids they say the darnedest things They can make you laugh
They can make you scream They make me want to be a better man.
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Johnny, he done lost his toy He gave it to another boy
And I asked him, “Johnny why did you do that?”

He said, “That kid he asked me if he could use it?” I said, “Yeah, you can. If you don’t lose it!”
So, he took my toy and I never saw it again.

Well I hope that you have lots of luck ‘Cause that was my favorite toy That was my toy truck
I should have told you “no”, but I told you “yes”.
Yes…

Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes

Well I’ve never been the givin’ kind But the more I watch this child of mine
The more that I begin to understand. That it’s easier to just say “no”
But it ain’t no fun to play alone And the more I say “I can’t”, the less I can.

Johnny he turned seventeen And he found the truck of every young man’s dream
I should have told him “no” but I told him “yes”.
Yes…
It Ain't Easy
I am learning to be a father but I really don’t know how
To be willing to care for others more than I love myself

It ain’t easy learning to love like you

I am learning to love my neighbor and to live by the golden rule
But it’s so hard when I’ve been lied to
I feel like a fool forgiving a fool

It ain’t easy learning to love like you

I am learning to be faithful with the little that I have
To do like Jesus and turn the tables
To give it all to get nothing back

It ain’t easy leaning to love like you
COMMENTS "page 3 of 3
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Carrie
Posted 3 days ago
Hi Jason,
Thank you to you and your "band" for your hearts toward our Lord, and allowing Him to use you as he does. Your songs/music touch me to the depths of my soul. As only He can do. God's Blessings to you.
jkm
Posted 9 days ago
Dear Jason,
I recently began listening to your new music. I found out today that my sisters fiance was killed in an accident. Your music has touched my heart. My sister is struggling and mad at God right now. I don't know what to say.... my heart aches for her. Your songs they speak for me.
Sequoia Brown
Posted 15 days ago
Dear Jason,
You have done it again. Or should I say the holy spirit has done it again through you? Every one of your cds speaks to me in whatever season I am in my walk with the Lord. Thank you so much for your obedience. Thank you so much for becoming less.
To God be the Glory
Pastor Barbara Moore
Posted 20 days ago
Someone sent me a link this week to the song you wrote with your son. I was weeping and full of joy. We have a gathering of the prayer ministers who heal the sick of soul and body in Denver - www.denverhealingconnection.com . It is over 60 churches and healing rooms and healing ministers who faithfully bring the Healer to the lost and found. When we have our city conference would love for you to be our worship leader !!!
matt
Posted 22 days ago
hey ya bro, when are ya gonna come over to new zealand ,would
be awesome to have ya over one day , i been blessed listening to your
music , been really touched by the holy spirit , take care bro
George
Posted 26 days ago
Suki Meredith
Posted 26 days ago
Hey, Jason and the band, still feeling much blessed after hearing your amazing worship music, at our Church, Derby Community Church, Riverside Centre a couple of days ago. You have inspired me, to continue singing for the Lord as a solo worship singer as he leads me, . God bless you all, and your families. Always. And It was great to chat with you in person, regarding the Lord speaking through my daugher when she was only 11 years old!
Sonofthealmightyone
Posted 30 days ago
I'dd like to have the chords of his newest albuw because i really like it. This one is verry speciall.
His Numbers are some wonderfull and touching peoples hearts!
Jason your a great guy. And i will thank you for being in God's Presence. I love your music.
W. from holland
Hungry Formore
Posted 31 days ago
It's been a while since you have been to Native Country.. Oklahoma! I hope you can journey this way sometime. Grace and Peace in Jesus name.
Ezekiel Chester
Posted 32 days ago
Hey Mr. Upton!
It's been a long time since i've seen you! I saw you at Teen Mania Ministries last year, and that was the first time i'd ever really heard and listened to the music that the Lord has given you.
Although i've never met you in person, I really admire you a lot. I'm friends with Carol and Gene Beard (who you already know). I'm from England, and now i'm back in Nottingham I hope to be there in Derby on tuesday.
May the Lord continue to bless you!
Ezekiel Frazer Chester
Tessa
Posted 33 days ago
The Lord bless you and keep you. May He increase double of all you have in Him.
Please come to South Africa.
Aeneas
Posted 33 days ago
Jason
Man im blessed by your music..
Hope you will come to New Zealand one day
marie
Posted 41 days ago
Jason, God's timing is so perfect. Saturday 6pm I came to know the name Jason Upton and was drawn by the spirit to follow up on your ministry. Within minutes I discovered that at that very time you were in Edmonton (2 hours from me). Initially, I was crushed that I was so close to being there, but not able to. So I downloaded the new album off itunes and listened to it for hours (trying not to wake our 3 little ones from sleeping) God said to me, "Jason Upton has brought my spirit of revival to Edmonton, and I want you to worship by that same spirit of freedom. You don't have to be in Edmonton at the gathering because my spirit is with you right here, right now." I don't think I slept all night, I worshiped and prayed for you and your ministry and team and your travel and your family.
I can say with certainty that I will never be the same.
mark
Posted 42 days ago
Jason where can I get your song "The cross,the cross is always ready. I love that song. I saw you guys once in baltimore ,md and once in new york, you played it at the baltimore show. Thank you for the inspiration, and thank you proclaiming Jesus as king! See you in April ,in Fredrick.
dena
Posted 47 days ago
Jason, your music is such an inspiration, and it touches the very existence of human nature and the battle within ourselves. I am so blessed to hear you, and as the holy spirit continues to move threw you and the music I claim that you will touch every person saved or not that will minister to them in a way that you have inspired many. As well, the power of the holy spirit would impact them as you are a vessel for our Lords glory. I do have a request, I live near San Francisco Ca. and it would be so awsome if you would enter into the arena and challenge this bay area of some hope. Bless you jason.
tommy c
Posted 55 days ago
Thanx for Your service, Jason & team! Songs like "Fly" (on the Remember-album) & some other from You blessed me enormously.
On 1200 Ft. I think "Justice waiting" & "The world is wide open" are outstanding examples for a highly inspired worship in spirit & truth, combined with intercession.
Very much greetings from Germany - come to us soon! Be blessed well!!
Uli de Boer
Posted 62 days ago
I thank the Lord every time I listen to your music. But never forget, this Music is from our Lord Jesus brought to us through the Holy Spirit through GRACE. All that the Lord is looking for are humble people like Jason and his Band.
Jason & Band : Stay humble so the Holy Spirit can inspire you and send us more of this blessing music.
I pray for you and I`m looking forward to meet you in Schiphol, NL.
Peace in Christ
donovan
Posted 63 days ago
Going to great depths in prayer inspired by what God is doing Through Jason. Thank you
Rebecca
Posted 63 days ago
Dear Jason,
We are really looking forward to see you in Zwolle in Holland! We are longing for true worship. Not a concert but that we will really seek the Fathers heart. I totally agree with you there is unfortunately too much religion in the church. We need to repent of that. Because it keeps us away from the things Father wants to give us. And that is to know His heart We pray that the Holy spirit will lead you and give you the wisdom you need! God bless you!
Lots of love from Holland
Tiffany Chansler
Posted 64 days ago
Dear Jason Upton,
i have an inquiry. I am a student at International Bible College in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Canada. I am the drama leader at our small college, and we do dramas and other ministries every now and again at the churches affiliated with our colleges denomination. We simply go to the churches that have helped keep our school running. We are truly a small college. This semester we only have 11 students, it is truly by the love of the churches and God working through them that we stay open.
So, i have written all of this hoping you will read these comments and will consider a request. i was listening to The World Is Wide open and was listening to the beginning which was on your "faith" CD and always loved and typed the words down and wrote some more to it keeping in mind it being a monologue. So i was wondering if you would allow me the permission to use the first part of World Wide open for a monologue to minister to the churches in Western Church of God. ummmm.... my email address is: sweetgurl_2009@hotmail.com and i can let you know more if you are interested at all, if not, i understand. So please contact me when you can and then i can send you the copy of the monologue with the words if you want to read through it. God bless and hope to hear from you.
-Tiffany
Dirk
Posted 78 days ago
I thank GOD for men like you Jason. A man after GOD's heart. Your music is true. GOD still works. Please come to South Africa :)
Leroy Human
Posted 90 days ago
I gave my life to Jesus two years ago,and shortly after found Jason Upton'm music through friends.I love that he walks in such amazing humility,and have loved every album of his so far.
It has brought new light and life into my walk with God,and constantly the Lord speaks to me through one of his songs.
The new album is beautifull,and the track where the old gentleman prayed for marriages,and blessed evryone,had both me and a new found love in tears.Praise the Lord!!!........you are truly abundently blessed
Richard
Posted 90 days ago
I have been loving and following Jason's ministry. I saw him and his band .On Oct 2nd. I got the new cd. One thing I can say he's a true worshiper and He's not ashamed of spreading the word of God. Being a Bass guitar player myself. I find his music just awesome and nice to play and learn. His songs just minster to me all the time.
JT
Posted 95 days ago
I heard "Faith" by Jason and i must admit that i broke down into tears. I really feel the presence of God through his ministry and I want you to know that God can really use are times of hurt to draw us closer to Him. I am going through my own trial at this time and but i want everyone to know that God can turn around any sitauation and use it for the good of those who love Him. I pray that God will continue to bless your ministry Jason and I want to thank you for being the man God has called you to be.
JT Richmond, Virginia
james
Posted 97 days ago
everytime i hear you play an sing i always start worshipping,my heart cries for more of jesus and less of me.
Marja
Posted 98 days ago
Hi! What a wonderful song "In the beginning" is. "Was I first or last?Was I second best? These questions quickly pass into the light". Great!
kathy
Posted 99 days ago
hello from london,
thank you for your heart that is free enough and brave enough to take us into God. i've been on a road w/the Spirit for 30 yrs and in 2004 your song "freedom" helped me to stand when all around seemed crushing and oppressive. my husband and i chose "i will wait" as our theme song on sabbatical that year and the unpredictable Jesus sent us overseas. HE IS WORTH IT ALL!! Thank you. Keep going with joy.
Debra
Posted 101 days ago
I Just want to thank all of you...Jason and the others who minister with you. I have been going through a really rough time lately and have been calling out to God and I find that the music and lyrics that you sing (which is really prayer) help me to know that I am not alone. The things you say are like a cool drink of water in the desert. I don't have money to buy your cds. but I listen over and over to the music you play on your website. I wanted to thank you for that. So many others don't make their ministry available without a purchase. Thank you soooo much, you guys. Please pray for me. God bless you
chaz villano
Posted 101 days ago
iv heard jason apton from a friend and i felt something strange after listening. His songs are like a TWO EDGED SWORD!!! it cuts my innerman! The more I listened the closer it brings me to the arena of HIS glory. I wish i could find a copy of jason's album
Shaun
Posted 107 days ago
If it was not said that this article was written in 1933 I would have thought it was written yesterday. Times haven't changed much
fromHolland
Posted 128 days ago
Both soul, spirit and body respond to the immense power of the Father that's transported through your songs Jason (and team). Thanks for not walking away from your calling in the kingdom. I know I'm born again, but your songs are one of the sources by which I feel being born again more and more every minute. I see a new generation of sons and daughters who are not only inspired and full of the knowledge of God, but also breathing out this: dead to the world, alive to Christ! Let it come, let it come, let Your kingdom come. The deep is calling out to the deep: Father, Father, Father! Thanks again for learning me about the deep truth of the Spirit of Adoption.