Note from Richard (collaborator with Alex): I have posted my second Folk-Rock sung version of my rewrite of Alex's lyrics. I also posted a very rough Hip-Hop spoken version of Alex's original lyrics. See the first comment below for my modified lyrics. We would appreciate your honest comments about our efforts. Anyone is welcome to join in the fun of collaboration. That's what this site is all about.
A Few Thoughts
(Original lyrics by Alex John)
1st Verse:
God Is on the Scene
(rewrite by Richard Schletty of Alex John lyrics)
My life was running empty, I was riddled with heartache
In the mirror I saw a frown that I could never shake
I lived my life in fear with a fist full of rage
But I can tell you now how I left that awful cage
No more tears to shed for all those years of disgrace
I found a real Good Book with every page full of grace
The truth and light o' God can make the dark go away
Like the burning sun that turns the night into day
[bridge 1]
I'm no Nostradamus
But I start to see the promise
When I feel neglected
I know I'm not rejected
Because I got my... [READ MORE]
From Jeff Ostrowski at Corpus Christi Watershed:
THE FRATERNITY of Saint Peter put on a fantastic church music conference last week, and eighty people came from all over North America to attend:
Sacred Music Symposium • Spectacular Success!
"I challenge anyone to read those beautiful testimonies and then say there's no hope for church music in the United States!" – Jeff Ostrowski
Profile submitted by TCS member Maria7Steps
We are a Catholic family band called Simply4Him who believes that music was created to glorify God and to sanctify His people. We serve in our parish and we are a part of a Catholic Charismatic Community called Couples for Christ. Our children are members of its ministries. We cannot think of another place to be in order to learn and share not just God's music but everything about our faith. This is home for us!
We would like to share with you the first album God worked on through our family. It's called 7 Steps (for the seven sacraments in contemporary style of music). Available in digital stores. God bless!
Website: SIMPLY4HIM.COM
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By Jean Hopfensperger, Star Tribune staff, June 23, 2017
Gregorian Chant, best known as the solemn music sung by robed monks of old, is enjoying a 21st-century revival — and the Twin Cities are at the heart of it this week.
Experts and students of the ancient sacred music from across the globe have gathered for what is billed as “the most in-depth teaching conference ... on sacred music in the world.” They’re honing their musical skills and bringing the solemn choral notes to several St. Paul churches...
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pws
I am in 2 choirs and I pull together all of the music. Most of the other choir members need help getting music together so I scan in hard copies, and enlarge the music so that they can see it. Instead of scanning the books if I can find it online it will be a big help.
hzaglul
I am Catholic and sing in my church choir. Love this form of prayer!
Horacio
Maria7Steps
We are a Catholic family band called Simply4Him who believes that music was created to glorify God and to sanctify His people. We serve in our parish and we are a part of a Catholic Charismatic Community called Couples for Christ. Our children are members of its ministries. We cannot think of another place to be in order to learn and share not just God's music but everything about our faith. This is home for us!
We would like to share with you the first album God worked on through our family. It's called 7 Steps (for the seven sacraments in contemporary style of music). Available in digital stores. God bless!
Website: SIMPLY4HIM.COM
Instagram: SIMPLY4_HIM
Twitter: SIMPLY4_HIM
Bob H
I am a singer in my choir and sometimes am asked to select songs for Mass. I could use help at times.
Charles Grayson
I'm a Singer. I want to share my good and bad experience. I can also guide people about promoting their Songs and music.