Mining Secular Music for Biblical Nuggets
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What about "The Long and Winding Road" sung by Paul on his missionary journeys?
The long and winding road
That leads to your door
Will never disappear
I've seen that road before
It always leads me here
Lead me to you door
The wild and windy night
That the rain washed away
Has left a pool of tears
Crying for the day
Why leave me standing here?
Let me know the way
Many times I've been alone
And many times I've cried
Anyway, you'll never know
The many ways I've tried
And still they lead me back
To the long winding road
You left me standing here
A long, long time ago
Don't leave me waiting here
Lead me to your door
But still they lead me back
To the long winding road
You left me standing here
A long, long time ago
Don't keep me waiting here
Lead me to your door
The long and winding road
That leads to your door
Will never disappear
I've seen that road before
It always leads me here
Lead me to you door
The wild and windy night
That the rain washed away
Has left a pool of tears
Crying for the day
Why leave me standing here?
Let me know the way
Many times I've been alone
And many times I've cried
Anyway, you'll never know
The many ways I've tried
And still they lead me back
To the long winding road
You left me standing here
A long, long time ago
Don't leave me waiting here
Lead me to your door
But still they lead me back
To the long winding road
You left me standing here
A long, long time ago
Don't keep me waiting here
Lead me to your door
Revolution?
You say you want a Revolution
Well, you know, We all wanna change the world
You tell me that it's evolution
Well, you know, We all wanna change the world
But when you talk about destruction
Don't you know that you can count me out
Don't you know it's gonna be alright
You say you got a real solution
Well, you know, We'd all love to see the plan
You ask me for a contribution
Well, you know, We are doing what we can
But if you want money for people with minds that hate
All I can tell you is brother you have to wait
Don't you know it's gonna be alright
You say you'll change the constitution
Well, you know, We all want to change your head
You tell me it's the institution
Well, you know, You'd better free your mind instead
But if you go carrying pictures of Chairman Mao
You ain't going to make it with anyone anyhow
Don't you know it's gonna be alright
(See the biblical nuggets? :^)
You say you want a Revolution
Well, you know, We all wanna change the world
You tell me that it's evolution
Well, you know, We all wanna change the world
But when you talk about destruction
Don't you know that you can count me out
Don't you know it's gonna be alright
You say you got a real solution
Well, you know, We'd all love to see the plan
You ask me for a contribution
Well, you know, We are doing what we can
But if you want money for people with minds that hate
All I can tell you is brother you have to wait
Don't you know it's gonna be alright
You say you'll change the constitution
Well, you know, We all want to change your head
You tell me it's the institution
Well, you know, You'd better free your mind instead
But if you go carrying pictures of Chairman Mao
You ain't going to make it with anyone anyhow
Don't you know it's gonna be alright
(See the biblical nuggets? :^)
I see songs in the Monkees section of my ipod that have nugget titles but the lyrics are about romantic love,
including I'm a Believer, Pleasant Valley Sunday, Words, but this one might be good for mining and applying to CC:
Walk out, (Girl), don't you walk out
We've got things to say
Talked out, let's have it talked out
Things will be okay
(Girl), I don't want to fight
I'm a little bit wrong
And you're a little bit right
I said (girl) You know that it's true
It's a little bit me, (a little bit me)
It's a little bit you, too
Don't know, just what I said wrong
But (girl) I apologize
Don't go, here's where you belong
So wipe the tears from your eyes
(Girl) I don't want to fight
I'm a little bit wrong
You're a little bit right
I said (girl) You know that it's true
It's a little bit me
And it's a little bit you, too... Please don't go.
including I'm a Believer, Pleasant Valley Sunday, Words, but this one might be good for mining and applying to CC:
Walk out, (Girl), don't you walk out
We've got things to say
Talked out, let's have it talked out
Things will be okay
(Girl), I don't want to fight
I'm a little bit wrong
And you're a little bit right
I said (girl) You know that it's true
It's a little bit me, (a little bit me)
It's a little bit you, too
Don't know, just what I said wrong
But (girl) I apologize
Don't go, here's where you belong
So wipe the tears from your eyes
(Girl) I don't want to fight
I'm a little bit wrong
You're a little bit right
I said (girl) You know that it's true
It's a little bit me
And it's a little bit you, too... Please don't go.
Indeed:
When I was but a young man, I was wild and full of fire
A youth within my teens, but full of challenge and desire
I ran away from home and left my mother and my dad
I know it grieved them so to think their only boy was bad
I fell in with an outlaw band, their names were known quite well
How many times we robbed and plundered, I could never tell
This kind of sinful living leads only to a fall
I learned that much and more the night I heard my Master call
One night we rustled cattle, a thousand head or so
And started them out on the trail that leads to Mexico
But a norther started blowing and lightning flashed about
I thought someone was calling me, I thought I heard a shout
Then at that moment, lightning struck not 20 yards from me
And left there was a giant cross where once there was a tree
And this time I knew I heard a voice, a voice so sweet and strange
A voice that came from everywhere, a voice that called my name
So frightened I was thinking of sinful deeds I'd done
I failed to see the thousand head of cattle start to run
The cattle they stampeded, were running all around
My pony ran but stumbled, and it threw me to the ground
I felt the end was near, that death would be the price
When a mighty bolt of lightning showed the face of Jesus Christ
And I cried "Oh Lord forgive me, don't let it happen now
I want to live for you alone, oh God, these words I vow"
My wicked past unfolded, I thought of wasted years
When another bolt of lightning killed a hundred head of steers
And the others rushed on by me, and I was left to live
The Master had a reason, life is his to take or give
A miracle performed that night, I wasn't meant to die
The dead ones formed a barricade, 'least six or seven high
And right behind it there was I, afraid but safe and sound
I cried and begged for mercy kneeling there upon the ground
A pardon I was granted, my sinful soul set free
No more to fear the angry waves upon life's stormy sea
Forgiven by the love of God, a love that will remain
I gave my life and soul the night the Saviour called my name
(Thanks for sharing :^)
When I was but a young man, I was wild and full of fire
A youth within my teens, but full of challenge and desire
I ran away from home and left my mother and my dad
I know it grieved them so to think their only boy was bad
I fell in with an outlaw band, their names were known quite well
How many times we robbed and plundered, I could never tell
This kind of sinful living leads only to a fall
I learned that much and more the night I heard my Master call
One night we rustled cattle, a thousand head or so
And started them out on the trail that leads to Mexico
But a norther started blowing and lightning flashed about
I thought someone was calling me, I thought I heard a shout
Then at that moment, lightning struck not 20 yards from me
And left there was a giant cross where once there was a tree
And this time I knew I heard a voice, a voice so sweet and strange
A voice that came from everywhere, a voice that called my name
So frightened I was thinking of sinful deeds I'd done
I failed to see the thousand head of cattle start to run
The cattle they stampeded, were running all around
My pony ran but stumbled, and it threw me to the ground
I felt the end was near, that death would be the price
When a mighty bolt of lightning showed the face of Jesus Christ
And I cried "Oh Lord forgive me, don't let it happen now
I want to live for you alone, oh God, these words I vow"
My wicked past unfolded, I thought of wasted years
When another bolt of lightning killed a hundred head of steers
And the others rushed on by me, and I was left to live
The Master had a reason, life is his to take or give
A miracle performed that night, I wasn't meant to die
The dead ones formed a barricade, 'least six or seven high
And right behind it there was I, afraid but safe and sound
I cried and begged for mercy kneeling there upon the ground
A pardon I was granted, my sinful soul set free
No more to fear the angry waves upon life's stormy sea
Forgiven by the love of God, a love that will remain
I gave my life and soul the night the Saviour called my name
(Thanks for sharing :^)
Maybe J.M. Montgomery can be forgiven for swearing this:
I see the questions in your eyes
I know what's weighing on your mind
But you can be sure I know my part
'Cause I'll stand beside you through the years
You'll only cry those happy tears
And though I'll make mistakes
I'll never break your heart
I swear By the moon and stars in the sky I'll be there
I swear Like the shadow that's by your side I'll be there
For better or worse 'Til death do us part
I'll love you with every beat of my heart
I swear I'll give you everything I can
I'll build your dreams with these two hands
We'll hang some memories on the wall
And when there's silver in your hair
You won't have to ask if I still care
'Cause as time turns the page
My love won't age at all
I swear By the moon and stars in the sky I'll be there...
I see the questions in your eyes
I know what's weighing on your mind
But you can be sure I know my part
'Cause I'll stand beside you through the years
You'll only cry those happy tears
And though I'll make mistakes
I'll never break your heart
I swear By the moon and stars in the sky I'll be there
I swear Like the shadow that's by your side I'll be there
For better or worse 'Til death do us part
I'll love you with every beat of my heart
I swear I'll give you everything I can
I'll build your dreams with these two hands
We'll hang some memories on the wall
And when there's silver in your hair
You won't have to ask if I still care
'Cause as time turns the page
My love won't age at all
I swear By the moon and stars in the sky I'll be there...
"Till"
Till the moon deserts the sky
Till all the seas run dry
Till then I'll worship you
Till the tropic sun grows cold
Till this young world grows old
My darling, I'll adore you
You are my reason to live
All I own I would give
Just to have you adore me
Till the rivers flow upstream
Till lovers cease to dream
Till then I'm yours, be mine
You are my reason to live
All I own I would give
Just to have you adore me
Till the moon deserts the sky
Till all the seas run dry
Till then I'll worship you
Till the tropic sun grows cold
Till this young world grows old
My darling, I'll adore you
You are my reason to live
All I own I would give
Just to have you adore me
Till the rivers flow upstream
Till lovers cease to dream
Till then I'm yours, be mine
You are my reason to live
All I own I would give
Just to have you adore me
Given my Christian upbringing, I don't think I would have gone that route, but it is wonderful
to have been sent a soulmate. We are rather chagrined that our grown son and daughter
have not been so fortunate, but we keep reminding ourselves that Jesus and Paul
commended singlehood for those who have that gift, and a few friends are divorced.
to have been sent a soulmate. We are rather chagrined that our grown son and daughter
have not been so fortunate, but we keep reminding ourselves that Jesus and Paul
commended singlehood for those who have that gift, and a few friends are divorced.