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Here is a group of songs I wrote in a night, probably the course of 2-3 hours it all spilled out of me onto paper. I'd been considering the concept of writing a series of songs describing the path of faith in a persons life, and this is how it came out, more or less unaltered still. I tried to put it all in one track, not for the faint of heart, the sucker's 15 minutes long! But each song relies on the other, so it's hard to submit this for your consideration separately. I tried doing 1 song at a time when this forum started, but it didn't translate very well. So as I had then promised, here is the whole burrito. This is a really, really rough take. Did it in a quick sitting. Sorry for any time jumps, or vocal inconsistencies with the melody or what I wrote down... you should get the idea. Any thoughts? Anything's fair, I know this is on the outer rims of what corporate worship is currently defined as, so feel free to have an opinion. The Consideration I've seen alot of cloudy days but I'm just not ready to give my life up yet I've seen alot of rainy days but I'm just not ready to say I'm wrong quite yet Cause I've seen alot of pretty faces who follow you, who aren't so different from me and I've wandered many weary places that aren't as empty as where the churched folk roam I'll deal with the spiritual, after(when) I figure out the physical me I've lived through some hopeless days, but I've other offers to solve my problems I've lived in some troubled days but they've come and gone, and my answer's not come yet And I'd really like some honest answers please The Choice I've hit rock bottom and I don't have a chance, of finding a solution I've lost direction and I don't have a clue if nothing comes I'll sink I want You to be real, I need You to be real The words wont come my soul's drawn it's last breath but my heart is pounding My strength has died from being alone there must be more to this The Rescue I needed a savior, and He came for me I can't explain it, but He came for me Bringing love and mercy, bringing grace and peace filled my soul with His splendor, filled my heart with His peace what a savior who came, and rescued me, I'm free I was dead in my spirit, till my savior came in I was lost in my mistakes, till my savior came in filled my breaths with his purpose filled my life with his light filled my mind with his wonder filled my questions with life The Struggle Life brought dark skies over me and I know that I am weak the breaking ground under my feet has left me on my knees I've failed you This struggle in me shakes me up pulls me around my faulty heart deceives me beats me to the ground hold my feet, steady my hand, though i fall help me to stand in your strength carry me through Life can bring confusion deep inside of me and though I fight, alone I know I can't break free the cracks in my mind leak your truth to the ground patch me up, mend (or fill) me up, please turn me around The Peace I have found my heart's, always in, your hand I have seen my life's, always in, your hands never have you let me go, no matter what I do your grace will never let me go, I can rest at peace in you Your grace is the peace, in my soul I will find you always faithful always true I will find you're faithfulness, don't rely on me, but on You The Death Someday I will die and leave this world behind (2x) I'm not afraid though death searches for me not afraid of when death finds me I came alive, when I died to myself in Christ Nothing can take that away I came alive, when my soul surrendered to Christ Nothing could take Him away, naught could take him away I asked, "how can it be that death can't take you down?" His voice lowered as he did speak, he said "I've given you new ground. though you're body should die, you've life in me, so my spirit will collide with each breath you breathe!" Going Home What glorious times should wait for me when Christ should take me home What joy I'll have when I am free from this struggle I know My Jesus I'll run to you and squeeze you with all my strength I'll leave these, these tears behind forever more on that day you call me home what joy shall fill me with delight when Jesus calls my name this joy in Him knows no end thank God that Jesus came

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Thank you for your post. The songs have a good journey that many people go through. I'm not sure these songs would work congregationally but may work well as a stand alone album. I know you wrote about your vocals above but the God I know doesn't care about tuning! Keep going
Hey Marc, definitely take time and work on these songs individually cos there's a universe of potential within your material. I like the feel of your music, and i can hear your heart within your words, which is awesome. your music is reminiscent of artists like philip la rue who bring a sense of raw emotion to their music. Don't be afraid to let lose in your songs, it's of more value if it's true than if it sounds flawless with no emotion, and don't be afraid to try something different, not everyone might like it, but that's the best way to grow. God bless and all the best. Eli
hey guys! thanks for taking the time to listen to this! I understand this probably wouldn't work with a typical congregational setting, maybe "The Rescue" would work... but anyway. Thanks for the thoughts! I'll check out phillip la rue's stuff too, thanks again! ~Marc
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