Here is a new hymn I wrote for the following composition by Kevin Pace:
This is a day to rejoice in gladness.
This is a day to forget all sadness.
This is a day to confess your blessing,
This day the truth will replace guessing.
This is the day you accept the gospel.
This day a new song you'll sing.
For the life of The Son, you will raise your voice.
..This is a day to rejoice.
Wait for the day when, all sins forgiven,
Evil desires from your soul are driven.
Wait for the day when His love enfolds you,
Captures your heart as His hands hold you.
Wait for the day to be washed in glory,
Singing aloud all your praise.
For to know such a day you have ever dreamed.
..Wait for the day you're redeemed.
Dream of the day when the earth rejoices,
Hearing the choirs of angel voices.
This day a new song you'll sing.
For the life of The Son, you will raise your voice.
..This is a day to rejoice.
Evil desires from your soul are driven.
Wait for the day when His love enfolds you,
Captures your heart as His hands hold you.
Singing aloud all your praise.
For to know such a day you have ever dreamed.
..Wait for the day you're redeemed.
Hearing the choirs of angel voices.
Dream of the day He descends in glory
Come to fulfill prophecy's story.
Dream of the day He accepts His Kingdom,
Dream of the song you will sing.
All the wheat gathered in while the tares He burns.
..Dream of the day He returns.
Blessed the day when the lamb and lion
Gambol and play all the day in Zion.
Blessed the day peace and plenty foster
Lives where the meekest of all prosper.
Blessed the day when you rest from labor,
Blessing the world with your song,
Where the children are all taught to love His Word.
Gambol and play all the day in Zion.
Blessed the day peace and plenty foster
Lives where the meekest of all prosper.
Blessing the world with your song,
Where the children are all taught to love His Word.
Mark and Kevin, your music and texts are so wonderful. I speak as a Christian but also I am a professional musician, and consider myself very discriminating, too! I would wish for you to occasionally be a little bold and lively, just for contrast, but that is easy. What many composers lack is the gravity and tenderness (not too mushy) that you do so well. I know how hard it is. I wish for your collaborations to be better known! I shall purchase your hymns and schedule my choir to sing several and tell church music colleagues about you two. Thanks for your work . . .
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words. It is exciting to think that some choir my be performing our music somewhere and I appreciate any feedback (there is normally so little, if any).
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