There are many components to what we might call "the Christmas atmosphere", depending on your particular preferences. Things like satsumas, roasted chestnuts, tinsel adorning everything conceivably adornable*, flashing lights, mince pies, mulled wine, and so on. But there is one thing that trumps them all for getting us in the Christmas mood - music. It's … Continue reading Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without music
Music
Classical, jazz, pop, rock… pick a genre, I’ll talk about it.
Come back to me
So you think I don't remember when you said you'd follow me years ago when you were young and innocence was free when the sun was always shining as you made your memories nobody stood against you, it was easy to believe But now that all that water's passed beneath a bridge or two you've … Continue reading Come back to me
Amazing grace
Amazing grace! How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now I'm found; was blind, but now I see. 'Twas grace that taught my heart o fear, and grace my fears relieved. How precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed. Through many dangers, toils and … Continue reading Amazing grace
The mystery of the cross
Hands that created the earth and the sea Those were the hands that were nailed to a tree Tower of strength, God of infinite might Dragged through Jerusalem without a fight The mystery of the cross that you would choose to save those who were lost It's incomprehensible what you have done The fathomless love … Continue reading The mystery of the cross
Do I need riches
I'm laying down my foundation stone where I think it should be build a wall around the things that are important to me blinded by the triviality of security protecting me I take the things that I treasure most and lock them all away making sure that thieves and villains cannot take them from me … Continue reading Do I need riches
The earth is the Lord’s
The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it; the earth is the Lord’s, and all who live in it. Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in His holy place? Only those with a pure, clean heart who seek Your face, O God. Lift up your heads, O you gates, … Continue reading The earth is the Lord’s
One day (Holy holy holy)
One day the powers of hell were put to shame that day when Jesus died and rose again bringing life to all who trust in him and hope for those who are suffering Jesus reaches out and we will praise Holy, holy, holy Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God almighty, is the Lord God … Continue reading One day (Holy holy holy)