This song came out of an improvised moment of prayer, where I led the congregation in the “chorus” part of this song. We were singing it out over situations in our world - injustice, issues on the news or problems in our communities. I would encourage you to try this for yourself, perhaps showing images of issues on a screen, or encouraging people to picture a situation in their mind as they sing. The verses came later as I decided to try and set the Lord’s Prayer in a way that it was singable and recognisable, and yet would immediately apply the prayer to our everyday lives.
- Sam
lyrics
[V1]
God our Father, King of heaven,
let your Kingdom come.
On the earth as in your heaven,
let your will be done.
[V2]
Everything we need you’ve given;
bread for every day.
In your mercy we’re forgiven,
may we show your grace.
[C]
Let your Kingdom come,
let your will be done.
[V3]
Lead us not into temptation,
help us walk your ways.
Lord, deliver us from evil,
hear us as we pray:
[B]
For the kingdom, and the power
and the glory are yours,
now and forever,
forevermore.
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The whole album is a great idea with lots of good execution. The track "Arise, Shine, for Your Light has Come" is a stunning standout. Our church used it four services in a row! Kent Reeder