Author Archives: Roger E. Bruner

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About Roger E. Bruner

Seventy-seven-year-old Roger E. Bruner is the author and publisher of twenty-two Christian novels and the writer of more than two hundred Christian songs and choruses, a handful of musical dramas, and a number of shorter works. He sings, plays guitar and bass, and records many of his original songs in his home studio. He is active in his church's nursing home ministry He also plays bass guitar on the church praise team. Married for twenty years to Kathleen, he has one grown daughter. Kathleen has two. young sons. Roger enjoys reading, walking, photography and book cover design (he's done all of his own except for Rosa No-Name), playing Snood and Solitaire, and complaining about the state of the nation while continuing to pray for it.

Jonah’s Prayer

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Roger E. Bruner

[There’s not a listenable recording of this song. Here’s a PDF lead sheet, though.] In my distress, O Lord, I turned to You; Down in the world of the dead, I called Your name. In the depths of the deepest … Continue reading →

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The Goodbye Song

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Roger E. Bruner

[A free PDF of the lead sheet for this song is available here.] There’s no need for us to say goodbye; There’s no reason for sorrow or tears. There’s no need for words of farewell, For we will be together … Continue reading →

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The Fish Song

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Roger E. Bruner

[You may listen to a recording of this song here. A PDF lead sheet is available here. If you want to catch a fish, Then you must go where the fishes swim, Where the fishes swim. You can’t sit in … Continue reading →

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Peace on the Earth!

Posted on December 27, 2023 by Roger E. Bruner

Peace on the earth! Joy to the world! Love to the universe from all those who know the Lord. We can’t live without the Lord. We just can’t live without His love. We just can’t live without the love of … Continue reading →

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A Special Brand-New Sun

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Roger E. Bruner

The Lord is so giving and forgiving. Long years ago He made a wondrous star to shine On a world so lost in death and darkness, Yet still it leads to a manger bed of hope. Yet still it leads … Continue reading →

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Where Are You Gonna Strike Your Match?

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Roger E. Bruner

[You may listen to an old recording of this song here. Get a free PDF of the lead sheet here.] Where are you gonna strike your match? Where are you gonna strike your match? Will you strike it in the … Continue reading →

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God’s True Children

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Roger E. Bruner

[A free PDF lead sheet of this song is available here. A recording of it may be heard here.] Who are God’s true children? Who are God’s true children? Who are God’s true children? All who believe. Who will believe … Continue reading →

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When God’s People Meet Together

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Roger E. Bruner

[You may listen to one version of this song here. Look for the piano version with one of the sets of lyrics here.] When God’s people meet together, The Lord is in their midst. When His people begin praying, His … Continue reading →

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Let The Whole Earth Ring!

Posted on November 23, 2023 by Roger E. Bruner

Happy Thanksgiving. I couldn’t let today pass without posting this song. You may listen to an old recording  here. Click here for a PDF lead-sheet. Let the whole earth ring With a shout of great joy To the Lord, the … Continue reading →

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I’ll Keep on Praising the Lord

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Roger E. Bruner

[A free PDF lead sheet of this song is available here.  You may listen to it here.] I have a sound roof over my head; I have a loving family around me. I have food upon my table And clothes … Continue reading →

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