Into darknessComes a lightInto silenceA baby’s cryThe birth of freedomThe death of fearIn a mangerChrist is here Let there be peace on earthLet there be peace on earthLong awaited loveHeaven’s come for usLet there be peace on earth All divisionMay it ceaseEvery worryMay it fleeA weary heart findsA thrill of hopeThe world rejoicesWe’re not alone […]
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“Behold Him” by Francesca Battistelli: Songs for the Savior Song Six
“Behold Him” She put up the treeStockings one, two, threeThey all know one is missingIt’s been a whole yearWithout him right hereWon’t be the same kind of ChristmasSome years it’s wonder and lights in the skySome years it’s okay to cry In your silent nightWhen you’re not alrightLift your eyes and behold HimFeel the thrill […]
Continue reading“Glorious” by King and Country: Songs for the Savior 2020: Song Five
Shepherds bowing in the moonlightAngels dancing in the night skyCan you believe it?Can you believe it? Mary smiling at the mangerTears spilling on a SaviourCan you believe it?Can you believe it? For unto us a child is born He is the chorus to every song that we were born to singHe is the rhythm of […]
Continue reading“Hope is Alive” by Ellie Holcomb: Songs for the Savior 2020 Song Four
After the silence of waiting so longWe hear a baby’s first cryAnd into our midnightA heavenly songWhispers that hope is aliveOh joy to the world on this holy night So sing with the angels that fill up the skyHeaven broke through and now hope is aliveHe is right here among usOur God is with us […]
Continue reading“God with Us” by TERRIAN: Songs for the Savior 2020 Song Two
[Verse 1]Be not dismayed, fear not the darknessJesus is here, He walks beside usGracious is He, through all our weaknessForever faithful, forever good [Chorus]Emmanuel, EmmanuelGod with us, living insideEmmanuel [Verse 2]Lift up our eyes, to the Maker of HeavenHe is our help, forever presentFaithful is He, He is our constantForever faithful, forever good [Chorus]Emmanuel, EmmanuelGod […]
Continue reading“Behold” by Plumb – Songs for the Savior 2020 Song One
“Behold” by Plumb Years of silenceWaiting on a kingThey thought they knew who you would beA soldier, fearless and strongA warrior, but they were wrong In the darkest nightCame brightest light BeholdBeholdA baby’s birthPrecious lamb of GodBeholdBeholdYour gift to usSavior of the world So we prayWe ask and seekWhen the answers don’t come easilyAnd when […]
Continue reading2020 Edition Songs for the Savior: Peace
Peace Today No one saw 2020 coming. All of us face inconvenience. After all, God says that “in this world you will have trouble, but take heart, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33b) But never have seen a world where everyone seems to be combusting. I am guessing that it was like this during […]
Continue readingThe Theme of My Song: Behold the Lamb of God
Behold the Lamb of God focuses on how Old Testament Scriptures point to Jesus. Songs also tell about Jesus’ birth, His life along with His death and Resurrection. But the last song is the reminder that we wait for God to carry believers home someday. Because the end is only the beginning. Glory to JesusAncient […]
Continue reading“Behold the Lamb of God” by Andrew Peterson: An Album about the Messiah
One of my favorite experiences of Christmases past has been attending the Andrew Peterson “Behold the Lamb of God” tour. Every time, his special guests play their own Christmas music for the first half of the show. Then for the second half, they all perform his musical together. If you have never had this experience, […]
Continue readingSong Seven: “All is Well” by Michael W. Smith and Carrie Underwood (Seven Songs for my Savior 2018 Edition)
“All is Well” is on the very first Christmas album that Michael W. Smith recorded back in 1994. That album is still one of my favorite Christmas cd’s. When he re-recorded the song over 20 years later, I was not sure that I would like that version as well. But by turning it into a […]
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