I turned on iTunes Genius today while listening to Jennifer Knapp. These two songs popped up and surprised me and felt quite excellent for the day. I believe they will be my prayers today.
Melody of You by Sixpence None the Richer
you're a painting with symbols deep, symphony
soft as it shifts from dark beneath
a poem that flows, caressing my skin
in all of these things you reside and i
want you flow from the pen, bow and brush
that paper and string, and canvas touch
with ink in the air, to dust your light
from morning to the black of night
[Chorus]
this is my call i belong to You
this is my call to sing the melodies of You
this is my call i can do nothing else
i can do nothing else
you're the scent of an unfound bloom
a simple tune
i only write variations to
a drink that will knock me down to the floor
a key that will unlock the door
where i hear a voice sing familiar themes
then beckons me weave notes in between
a bow and a string, a tap and glass
you pour me till the day has passed
I cannot find a video or audio clip of Jennifer Knapp singing the next song, so I'll share a 30-second cover of it by Ayiesha Woods, which is pretty good. The Knapp version is beautiful, though, and you can go to this site to hear it.
Refine Me by Jennifer Knapp
i come into this place
burning to receive your peace
i come with my own chains
from wars i've fought for my own selfish gain
you're my God and my Father
i've accepted your Son
but my soul feels so empty now
what have i become?
Lord, come with your fire,
burn my desires; refine me
Lord, my will has deceived me
please come and free me
refine me
my heart can't see
when i only look at me
my soul can't hear
when i only think of my own fears
they are gone in a moment
you're forever the same
why did i look away from You
how can i speak Your name?
Lord, come with Your fire,
burn my desires; refine me
Lord, my will has deceived me
please come and free me
come rescue this child
for i long to be reconciled to You
it's all i can do
to give my heart and soul to You
and pray, and pray, oh i will pray
Lord, come with Your fire,
burn my desires; refine me
Lord, my will has deceived me
please come and free me
come rescue this child
for i long to be reconciled to You
refine me, refine me
refine me, refine me
1 comment:
two of my favorite prayers.
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