What's your favorite song based on Scripture?

I got the idea to post this new topic from this forum:CGR (Christian Guitar Resources) Community .I was putting music from a burned CD onto my iTunes and was trying to figure out the name of a certain song, the artist and the album. Oh man... was it difficult to find the information! After many different Internet searches, I finally discovered that my favorite song on this CD my friend burned for me awhile ago was titled "Water" from Matt Brouwer and was in fact based on Psalm 63! I can't believe how many Psalms we listen to or sing in church, and don't even realize it! On top of that... think about how many Christian songs we listen to over and over again and discover later, to our excitement, that it's straight from Scripture!So... I thought it would be a fun idea, and hopefully edifying, if we each posted what our favorite Christian songs were based on Scripture.

hoseashane barnardcome let us returnHe has torn us into piecesHe has injured uscome let us return to the LordHe will heal usHe will bandage our woundsin just a short time He'll restore usin just a short time He'll restore His churchso we might livewe might live in His presencein His presenceoh that we might know the Lord...let us press on to know Himlet us press hard into Himthen as surely as the coming of the dawnHe will respond"oh, that we might know the LORD! Let us press on to know him! Then he will respond to us as surely as the arrival of dawn or the coming of rains in early spring" hosea 6:3

Hi sister, I have two songs by Andrea Blair, Psalm 23 and Psalm 42. Awesome songs, just a voice and acoustic guitar.The melody of Psalm 23 is the same as the melody from "The Lord is my shepherd" by Keith Green, but this version according to me is much better.One sister gave me the songs and I think are downloaded for free from www.mp3.com, but the songs are not there anymore, neither singer.It is strange why I can't find anything on internet about this sister,Andrea Blair-wonderful voice.If someone wants the songs I can send them via e-mail or something, just write me PM or e-mail.

I will have to check those artists out. Thanks for sharing.

It was just a psalm I used to hear over 20 years ago in a church I attended In Indy Ind. , it was from 1Chron 29:11. Even now 20 years latter when I reflect on it, it seems as if I could hear angels singing along with the congregation and the sound and melody are still fresh in my memory to this very day. Makes me long for heaven. Blessings, Bro. Daryl

I always come back to the Hymn "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus". It so earnestly captures Hebrews 12 and Phillipians 33-7. I think if I could just manage these two passages I would be doing great.This song is special to me for one other reason. I wrote an instrumental arrangement of it that was performed as my bride came down the wedding aisle to meet me at the altar 14 years ago!BlessingsMC

Yodi wroteSo... I thought it would be a fun idea, and hopefully edifying, if we each posted what our favorite Christian songs were based on Scripture.i had this kind of post in my mind also, and i was planning to make it today :-)well that's a hard question, but i have many favorite songs.so i give you 2 of many, and you can download them from my sitethe first one is Disciple - One More Time (when you opened this link, right click on the mp3 or txt file and then "save target as") the second is Casting Crowns - Who Am I Who am I, that the Lord of all the earthWould care to know my nameWould care to feel my hurtWho am I, that the Bright and Morning StarWould choose to light the wayFor my ever wandering heartNot because of who I amBut because of what You've doneNot because of what I've doneBut because of who You are Chorus:I am a flower quickly fadingHere today and gone tomorrowA wave tossed in the oceanA vapor in the windStill You hear me when I'm callingLord, You catch me when I'm fallingAnd You've told me who I amI am Yours, I am YoursWho Am I, that the eyes that see my sinWould look on me with love and watch me rise againWho Am I, that the voice that calmed the seaWould call out through the rainAnd calm the storm in meI am YoursWhom shall I fearWhom shall I fear'Cause I am YoursI am Yours---Song based on Psalms 52 and 139 and Ephesians 2you can check out their website and hear some samples Casting Crowns(and if you want a mp3 of them just PM me;-))

My favorite song is Eowyn's "Take Me Away." You can hear the full song for free by going to www.eowynmusic.com and going to Skip Intro -> Sneak Peak -> Music. The song plays in the background in a high-quality loop via QuickTime or something. The song is about being born again and the difference in life before and after conversion. It's a nice rock song. If you're on a dial-up connection you might have to wait a bit for the song to get playing. It's well worth the wait though. :-D

I have an iPod mini now and it's been such a blessing listening to edifying worship, hymns and Christian music. It's almost like having my own private radio station.Some lines in a song I heard from Jennifer Knapp this morning, All Consuming Fire are still playing in my head,"Alpha and Omega, Prince of Peace, Oh my King of Kings, the Great I Am, Jehovah Jireh who cares for me. The Holy One, the Holy Father of the Blessed Trinity, All Consuming Fire burn in me..."I think that's a whole bunch of Scriptures put into a couple lines. So I can't reference them all. I definitely love that our God is an all consuming fire.Another one I like, which I heard on my iPod yesterday, was "Blessed Be Your Name" by Tree63. I know a part of the lyrics,"You give and take away. You give and take away. My heart will choose to say, 'Blessed be Your name!'"is from Job 1:21. What a verse to apply. I've been contemplating the lyrics to that song. Right now, when things are going so well, will I choose to continue to bless God's name when trials and difficulties come? I hope so. That's my desire.

This currently my favorite song.RickyAwake, Each Soul, And Choose Your FaithBy Robert Wayne Johnston(no copyright permission needed)Awake, each soul, and choose your faithLet’s sing our redemption song ofGrace and trust in the MysteryWho connects us all in OneWe let go our lonely separationReplace with healing integrationAffirm again, celebrate with joy!Love and peace share we!Rise up each one with positive thoughtsLet’s affirm our power divineOf uniqueness, choice, and libertyYet one with InfinityLet’s embrace our individuationAnd work out our own salvationAffirm again, celebrate with joy!Let’s responsible be!

My favorite song this week is one that the Holy Spirit gave me recently; Jesus You're lovelyLamb You are worthyI love You Jesus in all of your waysI love You Jesus night and dayI hear You singing over mebecause of Your Love the captives are freeJesus You're lovelyLamb You are worthyI know that I'm precious in Your sight Because of Your Blood I'm the Father's delightMade clean because of Your sacrificeNow I bow down and give You my lifechorus:Jesus Take my life, I honor Your sacrifice,Give me discernment and take my deceit, replace my wickedness for Your wisdom,and be a lamp unto my feet, Let living waters flowfrom me.

My favorite hymn right now is "I Need Thee Every Hour",1. I need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord; No tender voice like Thine can peace afford. 2. I need Thee every hour; stay Thou nearby; Temptations lose their power when Thou art nigh.I need Thee, O I need Thee; every hour I need Thee; O bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee. 3. I need Thee every hour, in joy or pain; Come quickly and abide, or life is vain.I need Thee, O I need Thee; every hour I need Thee; O bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee. \t4. I need Thee every hour; teach me Thy will; And Thy rich promises in me fulfill. 5. I need Thee every hour, most Holy One; O make me Thine indeed, Thou blessed Son.The 2nd verse reminds me of the Scripture, "Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you" (James 4:7-8). And the 3rd verse I've found myself praying recently since I am in a joyous season of life. I don't want to cling to God only in the midst of trials. The only reason anything is enjoyable at this point of my life is because of Him. I need Him just as much now in good times as I need Him in difficult times. I don't want to forget God because I'm being blessed. I don't want my life to be more consumed with gifts rather than the Giver of the gifts. So this is my prayer; this is my heart's desire. "I need Thee every hour..."

One of my favorite songs based on scripture is by JMT John Michael Talbot his redition of Psalm 51,

Here are my two favorites. It took a long time to decide.1. Based on Proverbs 18:10, The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and they are safe.2. Based on Isaiah 43:1-3. I used to sing this one to my son when he was small. I would say his name in the appropriate places like this:Fear not, for I have redeemed you, JosephI have called you by your name, thou art mine.When thou passest through the waters, I will be with Joseph.And through the rivers, they shall not overflow Joseph.When Joseph walks through the fireHe will not be burned.Neither shall the flames kindle upon Joseph's coatFor I am the Lord thy God.

I enjoyed most of the stuff that came out of morningstar with Don Potter and co. There releases of a couple of years ago were awesome the way they would sing scripture.

My favorite hymn right now is "I Need Thee Every Hour",Yeps, that's my favorite too. It has been for quite some time. In Dutch I think it's even more powerful as it says somewhere in the song:"My soul is in need of You, every hour, every moment"Every single moment...I need Jesus. - When I go to sleep - During my sleep or my sleepless nights- When I need to get up for school or work- During my quiet time and afterwards- When I attend my Church- When I surf internet or watch television.- When I listen to music- During the time I spend with unbelieving friends, knowing how to behave myself in such an environment so as to reflect Christ to them- I need Him to know when to speak and when to remain silent- I need Him in the mails I write to friends, family, unknown people- I need Him in sharing the Gospel- I need Him in driving my car properly (according to the rules...hmmm...that really is difficult for a guy like me :-?:-P)- I need Him in my relationship towards and with my parents- I need Him in making the right choices, putting Him first in all the things I desire- I need Him in seeing my future in His perspective and keeping Him my only first love - I need Him in making this post...I just need Him...what about you? Does this need for Him result in an earnest search for Him? "O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no wate" (Psalm 63:1)If you want Me, you'd better seek Me...

"How Deep the Father's Love For Us" - By Sruart Townesend has been striking a particular note in me lately. particularly the following excepts:How deep the Ftaher's love for usHow vast beyond all measureThat He would give His only SonTo make a wretch His treasure...and...Behold the man upon the crossMy sin upon His shouldersAshamed I hear my mocking voiceCall out among the scoffers...and...Why should I gain from His rewardI cannot give an answerBut this I know with all my heartHis wounds have paid my ransomAhhh...how great is His love. How great is our redeemer.

DezCall wrote:I need Him in driving my car properly (according to the rules...hmmm...that really is difficult for a guy like me :-?:-Pgreat one, and you haven't seen me driving :-P (keeping the taxi-driving-status up :-P)...but, Amen sure thing i believe in all things we need Him! (not just occasionally, but 24/7!)If you want Me, you'd better seek Me...Amen, sure thing, and He draws near to us when we draw near to Him (Jam 4:8)and a song which continues in the line of this, is Take Me In - Kutless, don't know of whom the original is, but this one i find very touching everytime i hear it"Take me past the outer courtsInto the Holy placePast the brazen altarLord I want to see Your FacePass me by the crowds of peopleThe priests who sing Your praiseI hunger and thirst for Your righteousnessAnd it's only found One placeTake me in to the Holy of HoliesTake me in by the Blood of The LambTake me in to the Holy of HoliesTake the coal, touch my lips, here I amTake the coal, touch my lips, here I am"p.s. if you want the song, just send me a pm

"O God, you are my God,earnestly I seek you;my soul thirsts for you,my body longs for you,in a dry and weary landwhere there is no wate" (Psalm 63:1)That's the very song that got me started on this topic! I had it burned on a CD and didn't know who the artist was or what the name of the song was. So I did a search on the Internet, and then finally found it! Water by Matt Brouwer.But what I'm really on here for is to share the worship song that I'm being blessed with as of recent - "Father of Lights".Father of lights, you delight in your childrenFather of lights, you delight in your childrenEvery good and perfect gift comes from youEvery good and perfect gift comes from youEvery good and perfect gift comes from youFather of lightsFather of lights, you never changeYou have no turningFather of lights, you never changeYou have no turning©1991 Mercy / Vineyard PublishingWords and Music by John Barnett"Every good and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no shadow of turning" (James 1:17).