LARAMARTINA SEMI-BIOGRAPHICAL COLLECTION OF SONGS

Thank you for allowing me the privilege of taking you on a journey for these next fewmoments as you listen to this album. In life we all go through seasons of joy, sadness,advance, delay, disappointment, elation and so on. Just like a ‘pearl’ which is createdthrough irritation and years of process, these songs have been born in the same way.These songs take a semi-biographical look at my life and sing of valuable lessons I’velearned during times of transition and the highs and lows of life. The greatest lesson ofall being, that worshipping your way through every season and engaging in trueintimacy with God is a key to inner tranquillity. When you are at peace with God, youare at peace with yourself and the world around you.

God is always ‘sovereign’ and His ways and His timings are perfect. Collectively I seethese songs like a string of pearls, each one containing a small piece of wisdom. Life isnever smooth and we all have ‘grit’ to deal with but could it just be that the irritationswe face are the very things God will use to cause greatness to emerge. All the while anoyster is experiencing discomfort, something of great value is growing inside.

Happy Listening

For those who are in a time of transition. It’s time to fly!

Every day we have decisions to make •For some there’s a risk they have to dare to take•Ever been tired of always being contained •Desire to leap into a wide-open space •There’s a place of new opportunity, a place of possibility • I’m calling it living in betweentrapezes •Though this jigsaw doesn’t have all the pieces • Sometimes you’ve gotta let goof the need to know • It’s only when living in between trapezes • That you defy gravity • And you really learn to fly, cos you are free! • Leaving behind the safety of what was • Takes inner strength and it take guts • It’s never easy to embrace the unknown • Butit’s a fear we gotta overcome • There’s a place of new opportunity, a place of possibility • Living in between, living in between, living in between, oh • Living in between, living in between, living in between, oh • Living in between trapezes you defy gravity • And you really learn to fly, cos you are free • You are free to fly • You are free to fly

Lara Martin / Chris Eaton © 2011 Lara Martin Music adm.by amos3music / Chris EatonWest Lodge-Here’s to Jo (BMI) adm.by BMG

Ecclesiastes 3:11 ‘He has made everything beautiful in its time.’ The Bible.

There is a time to live, a time for passing • A time to run, a time for just standing• A time to laugh, a time for tears •A time to jump and let go of the fear • Butthis I know, there is always a time to worship• Woah oh (repeat) • A time tospeak, a time for silence • A time for change, a time for more patience • A timeto build, a time for pulling down the walls • A time for peace, to bring an end toall these wars! • But this I know, there is always a time to worship • Woah oh(repeat) • You are with me, each valley I face • Even winter has a special place• Through every season You make everything so beautiful • In its time, in its time• Beautiful in its time •Woah oh (repeat)

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How many times have you seen • Images of suffering on your tv screen? • And though you’re moved and it’s heartfelt• In a moment you’ll forget • But everyone can dosomething • To change a life and make it better • Who willremember? • Who will remember? •Who will remember theforgotten ones? • Every child deserves to laugh • To livewithout a care, to enjoy their innocence • Every child needs to be held • To know what love is, to be believed in •Everyone can do something • To change a life and make itbetter • Who will remember… • The words of wisdom stand true today • Love, love and give yourself away • Helpthe helpless, fill a need • If we remember them, we can set them free • Will you remember?

Lara Martin © 2007 Lara Martin Music adm.by amos3music

God sees you • He knows where you are • You are notforgotten •God knows you • He chose you •You’respoken of in heaven • Only God, Only God can seeinside every human heart • Only God really knows you• God made you • He loves you as you are • You arenot just a face in a crowd • God hears you • He’s nearyou • And He’s closer than you think • Only God, OnlyGod can see inside every human heart • Only God reallyknows you • Only God truly understands the issues ofthe heart • Only God, Only God • You are God’smasterpiece • When will you realise that it’s true •There is a God who cares • A God who loves • A Godwho sees • God hears you •He’s near you • And He’scloser than you think

Lara Martin / Daniel James © 2008 Lara Martin Musicadm.by amos3music / Daniel James published byWardlaw Banks Ltd

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Come and be with me, come and take my hand •I'll take you to a place, where you don't have topretend • We can dance a while, shake the dust from off your feet • A new beginning is within yourreach • Come and be with me, come and see the view • See that winter has passed, I’m makingeverything new • We can walk a while, I’ll show you treasure that’s out of sight • A new beginning is before your eyes • Come and be with me, come and take a rest • When life is too hard to bear, layyour head on my chest • We can talk a while, lift the weight from off your mind • A new beginninghere you’ll find • Come and be with me, come & take a seat • I’ve a table prepared, with everythingthat you'll need • We can dine a while, time to look into my eyes • A new beginning is your ownsunrise • The sun is rising • No more hiding • The time for singing is here •The page is turning • Years spent yearning are over • Come and be with me, come and take my hand • I'll take you toa place, where you don't have to pretend • We can dance a while, shake the dust from off your feet • A new beginning is within your reach.

Lara Martin © 2010 Lara Martin Music adm.by amos3music

You lead me to the stillest waters • You lay medown in the greenest pastures • And there Ihear even a whisper • Your still small voicesaying, “I am your God, so be still and know •I am at work even in the shadows” • O Lord Iknow, I know this to be true • Your fingerprintsO God I see throughout my life • And it’s Yourhands that hold me • And Your hands thatmould me • It’s Your presence O God thatchanges everything • I become less and Youbecome more • How can it be I am loved thisdeeply • Your careful hands weave my life’stapestry • Thank you Lord for caring enough •Your fingerprints O God.. • It’s your presence O God that changes everything • I become lessand You become more • I become less andYou become more

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Been driving all night long • Trying hard to escape the storm, it’s getting closer, ever closer • Overshadowed by dark clouds • Will Iever find a way out of this thunder? •I’m going under • And the rain falls harder and harder • And my heart beats faster and faster• And my hands sweat and I don’t think I can take much more • Here comes the rainbow • Things are about to change •Look forthe rainbow • There’s beauty in the pain • Everything’s gonna be alright • I just gotta hold on tight, not be afraid of it • I’m gonnaface it • So let the rain fall harder and harder • Let the dark clouds come closer and closer • Now I’m feeling stronger and stronger,cos I know • Hope is a rainbow • Things are about to change • Here comes a rainbow • Shining through the rain • So let the rainfall harder and harder • Let the dark clouds come closer and closer • Now I’m feeling so much stronger, cos I know • Here comes therainbow • Things are about to change • Look for the rainbow • There’s beauty in the pain • Hope is a rainbow things are about tochange • Here comes a rainbow shining through the rain • After all the rain, though the colours fade • One thing remains • Hopeis a rainbow • After all the rain, though the colours fade • One thing remains • Hope is a rainbow

Lara Martin / Chris Eaton © 2011 Lara Martin Music adm.by amos3music / Chris Eaton West Lodge-Here’s to Jo (BMI) adm.by BMG

In times of waiting, hope nearly fading, anticipating change • Though years are passingand I’m still asking "Why, why this delay?" • In times of sorrow, when my tomorrow, castsa shadow of fear • I'll keep on dreaming, I'll keep on leaning, The Comforter is near • IKnow in who I trust He is my God and He never disappoints • Here is Jesus, it's all about tochange • Here is Jesus, it's resurrection day • Here is Jesus, He's calling out my name •The King of Hope is here •The King of Hope is here • When something’s dying and I'mdone trying, efforts reviving fail • I'll stay believing, continue reaching, perfect peace is mine• Here is Jesus ...• He speaks the Word, His will is done • He is the Word, life has come •He speaks the Word, His will is done • He is the Word, life has come • Here is Jesus...

Lara Martin / Noel Robinson © 2011 Lara Martin Music adm.by amos3music / Nu Image Music adm.by amos3music

For those who have suffered miscarriage. In memory of Pearl Martin.

Three months really wasn’t enough • I’m just wondering why this loss ? • Myheart is bruised and it is aching • Though I’m standing, inside I’m shaken • Butisn’t it just like You to come and soothe • Isn’t it just like You • Surprised life leftso soon • Now I, I’m missing a child I barely knew • My heart is overwhelmedwith sadness • Though I’m smiling, this pain I’m hiding • But isn’t it just likeYou to come and soothe • Isn’t it just like You to come and scoop me up into Yourarms • You’re the one who sees deeper than any other • You understand like noother • Your love is oil that soothes • Isn’t it just like You to come and soothe•Isn’t it just like You to come and scoop me up into Your arms

Lara Martin © 2011 Lara Martin Music adm.by amos3music

You are my hiding place, within You I will rest • Andtroubles they start to fade as I wait in Your presence• The fragrance of Your peace is overwhelming me• I hide in You •Abide in You • The shadow of theMost High is over me • Your majesty is all I see •The presence of the Most High taking over me • MyHiding Place • I love Your secret place, it is where Ibecome strong • I see You for who You are, with oneglimpse I begin to soar • The fragrance of Yourpeace is overwhelming me • I hide in You... • Younever fail me Lord, • You never fail me Lord (repeat)

Lara Martin © 2005 Lara Martin Music adm.byamos3music

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Whenever you see a rainbow be reminded that God is faithful to the promises He has made. Never lose hope.

Stella’s House is a home for orphan girls in Moldova who have aged out of state-run facilities and are prime targets forsex traffickers. A voice is all that is left of Stella, a handicappedorphan, used by traffickers and dead at nineteen. Together, wecan make her voice louder. Will you be Stella’s Voice?www.stellasvoice.org

Lara Martin endorses the work of Stellas’s Voice. All profits made from Track: 3 ‘The Forgotten Ones’, will be donated to this charity. As the song says, “Everyone can do something to change a life and make it better”.

Piano & Keyboards: Chris Eaton • Electric Guitars: Dan Wheeler • AcousticGuitars: Daniel James • Acoustic Guitars & Programming on ‘Hope is aRainbow’ & ‘Be With Me’: Dan Wheeler • Bass Guitar: Mark Prentice •Drums: Paul Evans •BV’s: Chris Eaton, Abby Scott, Lara Martin • StringArrangements on ‘Fingerprints’: Vanessa James.

Executive Producer: Lara Martin • Producer: Chris Eaton • Recorded at: WestLodge Studios, Kinver, UK & Old Chapel Studios, Chichester, UK • Recorded & Mixed by: Paul Burton & Chris Eaton • Mastered by: Yes Master Studios,Nashville • Graphic Design & Layout: Mark Hughes • Photography: HazelThompson www.trueimage.co.uk • Hair & Make Up: Nibrasmakeup.com • Band Cameo Shots From Recording Sessions: Jason Heron & Karl Taylor.

First & foremost I give thanks to God for making this album possible. This album is for You, through You and toYou. Thank You for being my greatest champion & companion • Thank you to my husband Jonathan for alwaysbelieving in me. You are an incredible husband and father. These songs aren’t just about ‘my’ story but ‘our story’.Thank you for being the perfect example of a Godly husband. You are the most ‘selfless’ person I know • Thanksto my boys, Corban & Jentzen: You are my greatest legacy! You inspire me to be a better person. Love you morethan words can say!

• Thank you to Frank & Eleanor Hughes (Mum & Dad) for buying me my first guitar when I was only six yearsold. You have encouraged me ever since. My joy is your joy. God knew what He was doing when He made you my parents. • Mark & Rachel Hughes: You are not just family but dear friends. Thank you for your guidance andwisdom through the years. Your companionship is priceless • Simon & Priscilla Dempsey: I will never forget yourkindness & generosity at a significant time of transition. You were instrumental in spiritual doors opening.

• Chris Eaton & Abby Scott: Thank you for going over and above on this project. Your love, generosity & friendshiphave made this project an absolute joy from start to finish • Cathy Miller and Matt & Esther Stockdale: Thank youfor being my “All seasons friends” and for sticking with Jon and I in the highs and lows of this journey called ‘Life’• Jason & Lynda Heron: Thank you for making a time of transition enjoyable. Your friendship & leadership madeall the difference. You are true pastors • Mick Spratt & Mark & Liz Warom: Thank you for being great examples ofwhat it means to not live an average life! You inspire me. I appreciate your continual support • Noel Robinson:Everyone needs a friend like you! You have a gift of encouragement. Thank you for including me in your world.I’m honoured to do life with you • Danny & Joselyn Haight: You have loved us and believed in us from across thepond • Pastor David Demola (Faith Fellowship New Jersey): Thank you for your obedience to God by speakingthis album into being!