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billyfrank I like this song because it has the same name that is my real name.
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Billy Graham's voice and photo used with kind permission from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. www.billygraham.org
Thank you, Ruth, for making arrangements for Leslie and me to meet your dad and play his song for him!

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Billy Frank
Lyrics and music by Randy Stonehill

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

credits

from Lost Art Of Listening, released July 26, 2021
Lead Vocal, Acoustic Guitar - Randy Stonehill
Banjo - Ryan Cavanaugh
Bass - Byron House
Drums - Danny Gottlieb

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Randy Stonehill South Carolina

Randy Stonehill has been busy delivering heart-driven, relevant Christian music for more than 50 years. His first album "Born Twice," produced by Larry Norman was released in 1971, marking 2021 as Randy's Golden anniversary.
He’s written hundreds of songs with 27 releases and counting, and he’s responsible for some of the most authentic, influential Christian music ever written. ... more

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