Emma Whately. Part 3

“We are golden”, by Mika, makes me think that God loves us all, no matter where we come from and that he wants us to enjoy life.

Lyrics:
http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/m/mika/we_are_golden.html

Music and lyrics:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iQSoTEmgmo

Emma Whatley. Part 2

“Everybody hurts”, makes me think that God is there and is always helping.

R.E.M. music and video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rOiW_xY-kc

Emma Whatley

“Led like a lamb”, is the song that makes me think about God, because to me it says that God (Jesus) died for us!

Music and lyrics:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKQC7ZK_egM

Pauline Michell

''Thine be the glory'' is one of my favourite hymns. It's full of praise for our wonderful Saviour - and His amazing accomplishment through the Cross. Truly the heart of the Gospel. Thanks be to God.

Music and lyrics:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbBOOmkMLmI

Kathryn Whatley. Part 2

I also love “Stand” by R.E.M., because it always cheers me up due to the stupid lyrics. It also reminds me of all the things that I have and reminds me of what God has given me.

Music video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKKqLl_ZEEY&feature=fvw

Lyrics:
http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Stand-lyrics-R-E-M/658A1EA29ACFF30248256894001ED1B6

Kathryn Whatley

R.E.M.- The Great Beyond

I like this song because of the chorus. The words “pushing an elephant up the stairs”, reminds me of all the hard parts of my life. I also like the words “I’m looking for answers from the great beyond”, reminding me that God is there with me and will answer all my questions.

Lyrics:
http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/The-Great-Beyond-lyrics-R-E-M/FA652618F71771D848256894002130DD

Music video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_JnCWT-_O8

Chris Michell

'' O worship the King '' is one of the first hymns I remember singing. It's a great tune and its marvellous poetic words conjure up a vision of His powerful presence and yet He loves all of us created beings individually. Fantastic! The hymn spoke to me as a primary school kid and still does today as a much older person!

Lyrics:
http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh073.sht

Video and lyrics:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAyKmYD2Zg8&feature=related

Yvonne Whatley. Part 2

U2: Magnificent

Having been a U2 fan for over 20 years it's hard to pick 1 song, but this one lifts me up.

Music video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwfHliRdCgw&feature=related

Lyrics:
http://www.atu2.com/lyrics/lyrics.src?VID=167&SID=865

Could be of interest (near bottom of page):
http://www.atu2.com/lyrics/biblerefs.html

Yvonne Whatley

Martyn Joseph: Turn Me Tender

The chorus of this song acts as a prayer whenever I am feeling particulary jaded or cynical and I need reminding of God's grace the lyrics speak for themselves.

Turn me tender again
Fold me into you
Turn me tender again
And mould me to new
Faith lost its promise
And bruised me deep blue
Turn me tender again
Through union with you

Lyrics:
http://sallysjourney.typepad.com/sallys_journey/2007/11/turn-me-tender-.html

Music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJiB5GGZaU0

Nick Oliver. Part 3

I always have music with me and there are certain song writers who have the capacity to write lyrics that, whilst not necessarily spiritual, allow me to pause, think and focus. Whilst I could have picked Bono I have gone for Neil Finn (Crowded House) and Together Alone a haunting track with amazing backing vocals from a Maori choir. It speaks of a connection at different levels – earthly and human – and about being separated from those you care for but still together.

As you can tell the theme is very much about connections with those that we care for something that is sustained by the strength and presence of the Lord in our relationships.

Lyrics:
http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Together-Alone-lyrics-Crowded-House/939DEB4CA3C48E6248256BC10009BBEF

Music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6clOaNae8sg

Nick Oliver. Part 2

The modern song I have gone for is The Power of Your Love. This is one of the first worship songs I came across when exploring my faith and it never fails to reach deep within me and open my heart. I have been in many places around the world on business trips over the years feeling isolated and away from home and family. I always have music with me but I can remember on more than one occasion playing this song and feeling connected to every one I care for and being close to them.


Music and lyrics:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xdgJN0quK4

Nick Oliver

Lyrics:
http://www.weddingguideuk.com/articles/wordsmusic/hymns/Hymn-GuideMeOThouGreatRedeemer.asp
Music video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_FIuAJlZUo

I’ve gone for a selection – one trad, one modern and one ‘secular’ – as different songs in different places can bring perspective and openness. I can’t say it has been easy but here they are.

My ‘traditional’ offering is Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer. It is one of few traditional hymns that deeply reaches me and, yes it does sound best with a Welsh Male Voice Choir in full voice!

Feed me ‘til I want no more,
Be thou still my strength and shield,
Songs of Praises I will ever give to thee.

A genuinely uplifting hymn.