Favorite songs

[hippy]

So a couple of my favorite "Christian" songs came up randomly on my playlist tonight... and I remembered why they were my favorites in the first place. I wanted to share them, because not only do they have awesome, inspiring lyrics, but the music is also incredible. I would definitely recommend these for download (Or I can send them to you over AIM )

Possibly my favorite song ever...

Love Song - Third Day

I've heard it said that a man would climb a mountain
Just to be with the one he loves
How many times has he broken that promise
It has never been done.
I've never climbed the highest mountain
But I walked the hill of calvary

Chorus:
Just to be with you, I'd do anything
There's no price I would not pay
Just to be with you, I'd give anything
I would give my life away.

I've heard it said that a man would swim the ocean
Just to be with the one he loves
How may times has he broken that promise
It can never be done
I've never swam the deepest ocean
But I walked upon the raging sea

Repeat chorus


(Bridge) I know that you don't understand
the fullness of My love
How I died upon the cross for your sins
And I know that you don't realize
how much that I gave you
But I promise, I would do it all again.

Just to be with you, I've done everything
There's no price I did not pay
Just to be with you, I gave everything
Yes, I gave my life away.




Consuming Fire - Third Day (yes, again... they just write incredible, inspiring music!)

Set this place on fire
Send you spirit, Savior
Rescue form the mire
Show Your servant favor

Yesterday was the day that I was alone
Now I'm in the presence of Almighty God

Chorus:
and yes our God, He is a consuming fire
And the flames burn down deep in my soul
Yes our God He is a consuming fire
He reaches inside and He melts down this
cold heart of stone.

Set this place on fire
Send Your spirit, Saviour
Rescue form the mire
Show your servant favor

Yesterday was the day that I was alone
Now I'm in the presence of Almighty God

Repeat chorus

Did you realize that inside you there is a flame?
Did you ever try to let it burn?



King of the Hill - Eli

Stay with me awhile.
Well it may seem foolish, but I'm scared
My beloveds yelling "Crucify!"
And its as if no one ever cared.

Soldiers mock me with their songs.
They laugh because I'm naked and I'm weak
Well I don't know how much longer I can go on,
When every breath I take is just to weep.

And for a moment time stood still,
To listen to the King of the hill.
And all the angels just stood still.
To listen to the King of the hill.

Well I could've had servants
And I could have ruled this world as their King.
And I could have had wealth beond measure.
I could have had anything, but it wouldn't have meant anything

Not my will but Yours be done,
I had no agenda, only Your truth.
You were so proud to call me Son,
Now Father, I commit my soul to You.

And for a moment time stood still,
To listen to the King of the hill.
And I can hear You whisper, stil;
Father, I'm the King of the hill,
Father, I'm the King of the hill



Breakfast - Newsboys

Hold the milk, put back the sugar
They are powerless to console
We've gathered here to sprinkle ashes
from our late friend's cereal bowl.
Breakfast Clubbers, say the motto
that he taught us to repeat:
"You will lose it in your gym class
if you wait `til noon to eat."

Back when the Chess Club said our eggs were soft
every Monday he'd say grace and hold our juice aloft
Oh, none of us knew his checkout time would come so soon
But before his brain stopped waving, he composed this tune:

Chorus
WHEN THE TOAST IS BURNED
AND ALL THE MILK HAS TURNED
AND CAPTAIN CRUNCH IS WAVING FAREWELL
WHEN THE BIG ONE FINDS YOU
MAY THIS SONG REMIND YOU
THAT THEY DON'T SERVE BREAKFAST IN HELL

Breakfast clubbers, drop the hankies.
Though to some our friend was odd,
that day he bought those pine pajamas
his check was good with God.

Those here without the Lord,
how do you cope?
For this morning we don't mourn
like those who have no hope

Oh, rise up, Fruit Loop lovers -
sing out sweet & low
With spoons held high
we bid our brother, "Cheerio!"

- Chorus -


Okay, now that I've shared all of those... I've thought of about 40 more that I'd like to share lol

Anyway, I've been thinking a lot about the sacrifice Jesus made for me and what I'm doing with my life to honor that sacrifice. These songs take me back to a time in my life when these questions didn't seem to hard to answer, when life didn't seem quite as messed up as it looks to me now. So, sorry for the long post... but I'd like to hear what your favorite songs are too! Music is obviously a big part of all of our lives, and I've found that oftentimes songs say things better than we ever could... so please share

~hippy

 

[martha]

Day by Day from Godspell

So simple, so heartfelt!

 

[bonosloveslave]

Third day is awesome hippy! Seen them in concert twice, they are my hubby's favorite band

I've really gotten into Bebo Norman recently, can't put my finger on a particular fave song though.

I'll have to put some more thought into this

 

[Elvis Presley]

I like Caedmons Call quite a bit....also Jars of Clay, Over the Rhine, and Small Town Poets......

 

[bonosloveslave]

Good call EP

A few that I thought of......

I know it's getting close to being overplayed, but it still brings tears to my eyes

"I Can Only Imagine"
Mercy Me


I can only imagine
What it will be like
When I walk
By your side

I can only imagine
What my eyes will see
When your face
Is before me
I can only imagine


Surrounded by Your glory, what will my heart feel
Will I dance for you Jesus, or in awe of you be still
Will I stand in your presence, or to my knees will I fall
Will I sing hallelujah, will I be able to speak at all
I can only imagine

I can only imagine
When that day comes
And I find myself
Standing in the Son

I can only imagine
When all I will do
Is forever
Forever worship You
I can only imagine

____________


I'm really blessed by Jeremy Camp's song "I Still Believe". It's a great song of faith in and of itself, but knowing his testimony, it's just incredible:

He was playing for a small Bible study group in the San Diego area where he was living when he noticed her. ?I started to play a worship song and she raised her hands high above her head to praise God,? Jeremy, 24, recalls. ?I was in awe of this woman who obviously loved Jesus so much.?

They talked afterward and Jeremy and Melissa spent that summer getting to know each other better through church events, prayer meetings and college group activities. So it came as quite a shock when, after four months of dating, Melissa suggested they break up. Camp couldn?t find fault with her reason, though. She said she needed to spend more time with the Lord, that she felt He was preparing her for something.

Jeremy nursed his broken heart on the road, traveling around the country and overseas, introducing his original songs to anyone who would listen. Inspired by artists such as Dave Matthews, Goo Goo Dolls, Matchbox Twenty, Pearl Jam and *****, his music made a connection with audiences as his lyrics pointed them to the God Jeremy faithfully served.

While his personal life wasn?t going exactly the way he had hoped, his ministry was thriving.

And then Jeremy received a call that would change his life forever. He was summoned to the hospital to see Melissa, then 20, who had just been diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

?I walked into the hospital and she was just beaming,? Jeremy recalls. ?You could tell she wasn?t bummed out. She was just trusting the Lord. It was amazing.? During that same visit, Melissa shared a unique perspective with Jeremy. She told him if she ended up dying from her disease that as long as her death led one person to Christ that it would all be worth it.

Despite her upbeat attitude, Jeremy left the hospital confused and upset at seeing someone he cared about in pain. Once in his car he found himself making a strange promise. ?I drove away saying, ?God if You want me to marry Melissa, knowing she could die from this cancer, then I will. If she tells me she loves me, I?ll marry her.?? It seemed like a fairly safe bet. They had never spoken those words to each while they were dating, why would she say them now?

But during his next visit she did just that so Jeremy went away and fasted and prayed. The next time he saw Melissa, she was going through chemotherapy and was days away from losing all her hair. As they talked, Jeremy knew what he wanted to do. ?I told her I loved her and said, ?let?s get a ring tomorrow.??

Five months later, with Melissa?s hair growing back and her feeling better, the young couple married in front of a thousand well wishers. Unfortunately, their happiness was short lived. During their honeymoon, Melissa started having stomach problems and when they returned the doctor delivered the news they dreaded. She had mere months to live. On Feb. 5, 2001, Melissa went to be with the Lord. As she took her last breath, Jeremy stood with her family and began worshipping God singing the same songs they had played so often for Melissa during her hospital stays. ?I didn?t want to do it,? he says, ?but I knew I was learning something about obedience.?

Melissa?s life and death changed Jeremy?s perspective on the music he makes. ?Watching Melissa go to Heaven made me realize what?s important. Music is not my life. Christ is my life. The only thing that really matters is what we do for Jesus on this Earth, and as a result of what I?ve been through, I express even more the goodness of God and how faithful He is.?

One of those songs that reflects that perspective is ?I Still Believe,? the first song Camp wrote after Melissa?s death, a declaration of faith from one who has walked through the fire. Also included on his BEC debut is ?Walk by Faith,? a tune he composed on their honeymoon. Looking back now, Camp feels God knew he?d need that musical reminder in the months to follow. ?I didn?t know what the song was for at the time, but I look at the words now and I can see God was preparing me for the path I?m now walking.?

Jeremy?s the first to admit it hasn?t been easy road. ?It?s not like you just bounce back,? he says. ?But God gives me the strength and I want to encourage others who are struggling.? And there?s another motivation. Jeremy knows with each song that he sings, he?s helping that wish Melissa made that day from her hospital bed, for her death to impact others for Christ, to come true.

The latest I've heard is that he is engaged to the lead singer of The Benjamin Gate - here's wishing him all the best

"I Still Believe"
Jeremy Camp

Scattered words and empty thoughts
Seem to pour from my heart
I've never felt so torn before
Seems I don't know where to start
But it's now that I feel your grace fall like rain
From every fingertip, washing away my pain

I still believe in your faithfulness
I still believe in your truth
I still believe in your holy word
Even when I don't see, I still believe

Though the questions still fog up my mind
With promises I still seem to bear
Even when answers slowly unwind
It's my heart I see you prepare
But it's now that I feel your grace fall like rain
From every fingertip, washing away my pain

I still believe in your faithfulness
I still believe in your truth
I still believe in your holy word
Even when I don't see, I still believe

The only place I can go is into your arms
Where I throw to you my feeble prayers
In brokenness I can see that this was your will for me
Help me to know you are near

I still believe in your faithfulness
I still believe in your truth
I still believe in your holy word
Even when I don't see, I still believe

 

[80sU2isBest]

Great thread!

Here are some of my faves

My Father's Chair
By David Meece

Sometimes at night I'd lie awake
Longing inside for my father's embrace
Sometimes at night I'd wander downstairs
And pray he'd returned, but no one was there.
Oh, how I'd cry, a child all alone
Waiting for him to come home.

Chorus:
My father's chair, sat in an empty room
My father's chair, covered with sheets of gloom
My father's chair through all the years
And all the tears I cried in vain
No one was there in my father's chair.

Sometimes at night I sit all alone
Drifting asleep in a chair of my own
When sweet sleepy eyes peer down from the hall
Frightened by dreams they cannot recall
I hold them close, calming their fears
Praying they always will say,

Chorus:
My father's chair sits in a loving room
My father's chair, no matter what I do
My father's chair, through all the years
And all the tears I need not fear
Love's always there in my father's chair.

Sometimes at night I dream of a throne
Of my loving God, calling me home
And as I appear, He rises and smiles
And reaches with love to welcome His child
Never to cry, never to fear
In His arms, safe and secure.

Chorus:
My Father's chair sits in a royal room
My Father's chair holds glory beyond the tomb
My Father's chair, my God is there
And I am His eternal heir
Someday I'll share my Father's chair.


Going Home
By David Meece

It should feel so good
It should be so right
Going home again
To find the years that shaped my life
But shadows line the streets
They whisper endlessly
And all I see are ghosts
Of my most painful memories

Going home, going home
Lord someday I'm going home
To a place where I know I belong
Where the ghosts and the fears
And the shadows disappear
Oh His angels bare us there
Going home

If somewhere in the night
You see a distant light
Lifting up my soul
To meet the God who gave us life
Mama don't you cry
Children don't you weep
For all the ghosts have vanquished
And my journey is complete

Oh going home, going home
Lord someday I'm going home
To a place where I know I belong
Where the ghosts and the fears
And the shadows disappear
Oh his angels bear us there
Going home


It Is Finished
by Petra
Based on John 19:1-30

In the heat of the early morning
On a hill they call the Skull
The roaring of the angry mob had settled to a lull
All eyes were cast upon the man whose hands and feet were bound
They saw him cry in anguish when they heard the hammer pound

They watched the bloody woven thorns with which His head was crowned
They watched the bloody cross of wood be dropped into the ground
The soldiers gambled for His clothes, they watched them win and lose
They saw the sign above His head that said "King of the Jews"

(Chorus)
(It is finished) And the sky grew black as the night
(It is finished) And the people scattered in fright
The work had been done, redemption had been won
The war was over without a fight
It is finished

They searched His face for anger, for vengeance in His stare
Instead of eyes that burned with hate a look of love was there
He prayed for their forgiveness and bowed His battered head
And noone knew the meaning of the final words He said

The provision has been made
The foundation has been laid
He paid the ransom due and tore the temple veil in two
And opened up the way for me and you
It is finished


The Finish Line
by Steve Taylor

Once upon an average morn
An average boy was born for the second time
Prone upon the altar there
He whispered up the prayer he'd kept hid inside

The vision came
He saw the odds
A hundred little gods on a gilded wheel
"These will vie to take your place, but Father,
by your grace I will never kneel"

And I saw you, upright and proud
And I saw you wave to the crowd
And I saw you laughing out loud at the Philistines
And I saw you brush away rocks
And I saw you pull up your socks
And I saw you out of the blocks
For the finish line

Darkness falls
The devil stirs
And as your vision blurs you start stumbling
The heart is weak
The will is gone
And every strong conviction comes tumbling down

Malice rains
The acid guile is sucking at your shoes while the mud is fresh
It floods the trail
It bleeds you dry
As every little god buys its pound of flesh

And I saw you licking your wounds
And I saw you weave your cocoons
And I saw you changing your tunes for the party line
And I saw you welsh on old debts
I saw you and your comrades bum cigarettes
And you hemmed and you hawed
And you hedged all your bets
Waiting for a sign

Let's wash our hands as we throw little fits
Let's all wash our hands as we curse hypocrites
We're locked in the washroom turning old tricks
Deaf
And joyless
And full of it

The vision came
He saw the odds
A hundred little gods on a gilded wheel
"These have tried to take your place, but Father,
by your grace I will never kneel
I will never kneel..."

Off in the distance
Bloodied but wise
As you squint with the light of the truth in your eyes

And I saw you
Both hands were raised
And I saw your lips move in praise
And I saw you steady your gaze
For the finish line
Every idol like dust
A word scattered them all
And I rose to my feet when you scaled the last wall
And I gasped
When I saw you fall
In his arms
At the finish line


He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
Originally by the Hollies, remake by Clay Crosse

The road is long
With many a winding turn
That leads us to who knows where
Who knows when
But I'm strong
Strong enough to carry him
He ain't heavy, he's my brother.

So on we go
His welfare is of my concern
No burden is he to bear
We'll get there
For I know
He would not encumber me

If I'm laden at all
I'm laden with sadness
That everyone's heart
Isn't filled with the gladness
Of love for one another.

It's a long, long road
From which there is no return
While we're on the way to there
Why not share
And the load
Doesn't weigh me down at all
He ain't heavy, he's my brother.

He's my brother
He ain't heavy, he's my brother.

 

[forbonou2]

all these songs are gr-8! i also love amy grants 'El Shaddai' and 'Awesome God'! And, my heart is stuck on this one, "I Know My Redeemer lives" by nicole c. mullen..good stuff for the heart n' Soul!

 

[Fermi]

ever heard of the band Duvall?

On the subject of Christian bands, I thought I'd share one that I really enjoy. They're called Duvall, and they are basically the Christian "rebirth" of a mainstream rock band that used to be pretty well-known, the Smoking Popes. The lead singer/guitarist of the band is Josh Caterer, and he has an interesting story of becoming a Christian and giving up his band, then using his musical gifts to form Duvall and also to become one of the praise & worship leaders at the (huge) church I used to attend in the Chicago suburbs. In fact, one of my favorite lyrics is:

No more swimming in circles like before
No more wondering what I'm trying for
Oh no, not this time
After all I've thrown away
It's impossible to say
what it might be worth today


They have a distinctive sound; can't think of who to compare them to right now but I'll post it if I think of it. You can check out their website and some sample .mp3s at duvallmusic.com.

 

[senrab]

Day by Day from Godspell

So simple, so heartfelt!

Same here, great song. I can't say I like a lot of Christian music, otherwise.

 

[80sU2isBest]

If you liek concept albums and are interested in the topic of spiritual warfare, there is no better CD than "The Last Temptation Of Alice Cooper". I think this is one of the most important albums of all time, as song after song paints a very ugly picture and warns against falling for the Devil's lies. It ends on a very positive note, however, with the protagonist, Steven, ultimately rejecting Satan and clinging to the Lord Jesus.

Here are the lyrics to the final song:

Alice Cooper
Title: Cleansed by Fire
Album: The Last Temptation

I don't know but I've been told
The streets of hell are paved with gold
Crazy, crazy
You told me that nothing's free
Except my own insanity
Crazy, maybe
Wake me, shake me
Wake me, shake me

You offer me the world and all its wealth
All for myself
You promised me a life eternally
And drink to my health
I may seem only half-glued
But I can see right through you

CHORUS
Burn it up, burn it down
Burn this sucker to the ground
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Going, going, going, gone
There's a party going on

Do you think I don't know who you are
A fallen star
When I feel my soul scream out at night
I know you're not far
You need a better disguise
This one won't win any prize

CHORUS

Cleansed by fire, cleansed by fire
I may seem only half-glued
But I can see right through you

What about dark
What about light
What about wrong
What about right
What about death
What about sin
What about the web you're trying to spin

What about truth
What about life
What about glory
What about Christ
What about peace
What about love
What about faith in God above
What about war
What about hell
What if I stumble
What if I fell
What about blood
What about greed
And all of these things you're offering me

Yeah, what about me, little me
You lose and I win
You couldn't suck me in
It's over, you have no power
You're lost
And I'm found
And I'm Heaven bound
Go back to where you belong
To where you fell
Go to hell

 

[HelloAngel]

FRIENDS ARE FRIENDS FOREVER
By Michael W. Smith


Packing up the dreams God planted
In the fertile soil of you
Can't believe the hopes he's granted
Means a chapter in your life is through
But we'll keep you close as always
It won't even seem you've gone
'Cause our hearts in big and small ways
Will keep the love that keeps us strong


CHORUS:
And friends are friends forever
If the Lord's the Lord of them
And a friend will not say "Never"
'Cause the welcome will not end
Though it's hard to let you go
In the Father's hands we know
That a lifetime's not too long
To live as friends


With the faith and love God's given
Springing from the hope we know
We will pray the joy you'll live in
Is the strength that now you show
But we'll keep you close as always
It won't even seem you've gone
'Cause our hearts in big and small ways
Will keep the love that keeps us strong


CHORUS:
And friends are friends forever
If the Lord's the Lord of them
And a friend will not say "Never"
'Cause the welcome will not end
Though it's hard to let you go
In the Father's hands we know
That a lifetime's not too long
To live as friends

 

[HelloAngel]

Pray For Me
Michael W. Smith / Wayne Kirkpatrick


Here is where the road divides
Here is where we realize
The sculpting of the Father's great design
Thru' time you've been a friend to me
But time is now the enemy
I wish we didn't have to say goodbye
But I know the road He chose for me
Is not the road he chose for you
So as we chase the dreams we're after


Chorus:
Pray for me and I'll pray for you
Pray that we will keep the common ground
Won't you pray for me and I'll pray for you
And one day love will bring us back around again


Painted on our tapestry
We see the way it has to be
Weaving thru' the laughter and the tears
But love will be the tie that binds us
To the time we leave behind us
Memories will be our souvenirs
And I know that thru' it all
The hardest part of love is letting go
But there's a greater love that holds us

 

[u2popmofo]

"I Believe In You" by Bob Dylan:

They ask me how I feel
And if my love is real
And how I know I'll make it through.
And they, they look at me and frown,
They'd like to drive me from this town,
They don't want me around
'Cause I believe in you.

They show me to the door,
They say don't come back no more
'Cause I don't be like they'd like me to,
And I walk out on my own
A thousand miles from home
But I don't feel alone
'Cause I believe in you.

I believe in you even through the tears and the laughter,
I believe in you even though we be apart.
I believe in you even on the morning after.
Oh, when the dawn is nearing
Oh, when the night is disappearing
Oh, this feeling is still here in my heart.

Don't let me drift too far,
Keep me where you are
Where I will always be renewed.
And that which you've given me today
Is worth more than I could pay
And no matter what they say
I believe in you.

I believe in you when winter turn to summer,
I believe in you when white turn to black,
I believe in you even though I be outnumbered.
Oh, though the earth may shake me
Oh, though my friends forsake me
Oh, even that couldn't make me go back.

Don't let me change my heart,
Keep me set apart
From all the plans they do pursue.
And I, I don't mind the pain
Don't mind the driving rain
I know I will sustain
'Cause I believe in you.

 

[spanisheyes]

Song: "I Lay Me Down"
Album: Freedom
Lyrics by: Darrell Evans

I lay me down, I lay me down
I lay me down, I lay me down
A living sacrifice to you, a living sacrifice to you

I lay it down, I lay it down
I lay it down, I lay it down
A pleasing sacrifice to you, a pleasing sacrifice to you

I lift you up, I lift you up
I lift you up, I lift you up
And freedom will be the song of my heart
And freedom will be the song of my heart

I lay me down, I lay me down
I lay me down, I lay me down
And freedom is now the song of my heart
And freedom is now the song of my heart

At the foot of the cross I lay my life down
At the foot of the cross I lay down my crown
There is freedom there Lord, I lay my life down

Teach me Lord to deny myself
To take up your cross to deny myself
To walk with you to follow you to honor you
For the rest of my days
And I...and I, lay my life down
And I...and I, lay my life down

Chris

 

[FizzingWhizzbees]

"I Believe In You" by Bob Dylan:

I love this song. Thanks for posting it.

 

[~*Buffalo*~]

Some of my favourites ...

Audio Adrenaline ~ "Will Not Fade"

Tree 63 ~ "Look what You've done for me"

Ill Harmonics ~ "Will I?"

Toby Mac ~ "Extreme Days"

And ther's more of course, but I can't think of what they're called!

 

[u2popmofo]

I love this song. Thanks for posting it.

 

[bonosloveslave]

Those are 2 awesome songs Carrie