Don't want to start a vanity for this . . . BUT PLEASE HELP.
Am looking for artist and song title suggestions. I'm trying to down load a bunch of additional songs for my MP3 player--I like a limited variety of worship/Christian music.
Old hymns are fine depending. Judy Collins on Amazing Grace is great.
I liked the old HYMNS TRIUMPHANT first tape.
I like some contemporary Christian music IF
IF
IF
it is NOT heavy beat rocky, noisey, obnoxious in those terms.
I like more folk song ballad style or at least melodious.
Any suggestions?
Anything by the St. Olaf Choir.
Twila Paris: "Lamb of God"
Amy Grant: "El Shaddai"
"Be Thou My Vision" is old Gaelic, similar style as "Amazing Grace," and it's beautiful. There's several versions out there, some not so hot, so listen to all before you judge the piece.
My Favorite, I think: "Oh, Happy Day," by The Edwin Hawkins Singers, circa 1964
Jars of Clay is a good group that goes beyond the fluff of most 'Christian' contemporary pap.
Hi Quix.
I like Christian rock groups such as Third Day and Mercy Me. There are a few Christian folk & country songs I like a lot also. Here are my fav Christian songs so far:
Third Day:
Show Me Your Glory
God of Wonders
Living for Jesus
Your Love Oh Lord
Worthy Is the Lamb
Take My Life
Mercy Me:
I Can Only Imagine
Collin Raye:
What If Jesus Comes Back Like That
Maranatha:
Holy Holy Holy
Lee Greenwood: (or the Mormon Tabernacle Choir)
How Great Thou Art
Elvis Presley:
The Old Rugged Cross
Gladys Knight & the Pips:
I Believe
Judy Collins:
One Day At a Time
Andy Williams:
The Lord's Prayer
Patti Page:
Amazing Grace
Great Miscellaneous Catholic songs with no specific singer:
On Eagle's Wings
Were You There When They Crucified My Lord
Here I Am Lord
One Bread One Body
You Are Near
The stuff I like is rather dated,(early 80's) but see if you can find some early works from "First Call" or from "SilverWind". You might also like some of the stuff from Steve Camp.
I listen to a lot of different Christian music - Delirious, Third Day, Caedmon's Call, Rebecca St. James, Newsboys, etc. My wife's a big fan of Randy Travis and Sandy Patti.
The way I've always seen it, the lyrics are what make it "Christian"...not the tune. I like a lot of the heavier, "rocky" stuff, but I think that's primarily just due to my youth. If the words are edifying, and theologically sound, it's a-ok in my book, regardless of what sort of beat is put to it. I listed to Christian rap, reggae, and hip-hop...as well as classic hymns.
That being said - I will not, will NOT participate in a worship service that includes many of the contemporary songs in it's service. As another poster put it - there's a time and a place for contemporary Christian tunes, and inside the sanctuary is not one of those places. IMO, it lets people approach worshiping the LORD in a casual, relaxed way, and not one of humble reverence.
That casual atmosphere is indicative of the many problems that churches face today with lazy worship services, which results in lazy teachings, which results in lazy lifestyles - absent from Godly awe and humility.
Sorry, but I can't help with your search but I can ping your request!