Posted on 12/07/2002 10:17:22 AM PST by lawgirl
Welcome to (as far as I know) Free Republics first Illustrated Song. Some songs just naturally bring certain images to your mind, and as I listened to this song, the following images came to the forefront of my mind and reminded me that you can see President Bushs words and beliefs coming to life in his face. Hopefully you will agree with me that the photos illustrate the song well.
This song was recorded by Christian artist Russ Lee, and this version came out right after President Bushs inauguration. Russ Lee took Ws words and interspersed them into his own song. When I first heard this song, I was moved to tears. This song is about taking a stand as a Christian, which our President has done. This song kicks off with President Bushs reply at the Iowa Republican primary when asked to name the philosopher that had the greatest influence on his life: Christ, because he changed my heart, and uses words from, mostly, President Bushs first major speech as President-Elect from the Texas House of Representatives in December 2000. He was talking about unity and his vision for our country, and I think a lot of it is still very relevant in our post 9/11/01 world.
I put this together as a tribute to our President. Its no mystery around here how I feel about President Bush. What a blessing he has been to this country, and to me. His leadership, devotion to faith, and his willingness to allow us to glimpse his heart and see Christ shining through are an inspiration to me. He has reminded me that, no matter who you are, Christians have no excuse for hiding their faith. He has taken heat for his faith, and has remained faithful. I pray God blesses his example.
Below, President Bushs words are in blue, and the song lyrics are italicized. The song is copywrited by Sparrow Records and was written by Russ Lee and Doug McKelvey. It can be found on Russ Lees album Words in Time and the original is a little bit different than this version. I encourage all of you that have this song, to pull it out and listen to it as you look at the pictures and read the threadthat makes it best experience IMO.
I hope you all enjoy this illustrated song. May God bless our wonderful President George W. Bush and may God Bless America!
"Live What I Believe" Russ Lee with President George W. Bush
by Russ Lee and Doug McKelvey
Voiceover: When George W Bush was asked to name the philosopher that had the greatest influence on his life, this was his answer:
Christ, because he changed my heart
These are the days
For the children of faith
To stand up and be counted
I believe things happen for a reason
Now is the time
For the light in us to shine
On whoever's around it
I ask for you to pray for this great nation
One life can be the proof
Of the hope that is You
I'm gonna live what I believe
I'm gonna walk that line
If it costs me everything
I'm gonna stand for what is right
I will swear to not only uphold the laws of our land, I will swear to uphold the honor and dignity of the office to which I have been elected, so help me God
The world will see God's grace
When we work and we pray
And then love like we mean it
Now it is time to find common ground
And to build consensus
To make America a beacon of opportunity in the 21st century
Well, I think we're in it
One life can be the proof
Of the hope that is You
I'm gonna live what I believe
I'm gonna walk that line
If it costs me everything
I'm gonna stand for what is right
So that everyone can see
It's Jesus that they need
I'm gonna live what I believe
I know America wants reconciliation and unity
There's a passion deep inside
(Im gonna live what I believe)
I know Americans want progress
For my life to testify
And we must seize this moment and deliver
Lord, let me be used
As a witness for You
With faith and conviction
Together guided by a spirit of common sense, common courtesy, and common goals
We can unite and inspire the American citizens
(Live a life)
Gonna walk that line
(Live what I believe)
(Live a life)
I'm gonna stand for what is right
(Live what I believe)
I ask for your prayers for leaders from both parties
Hey, it's Jesus that they need
I'm gonna live what I believe
I'm gonna walk that line
If it costs me everything
I'm gonna stand for what is right
So that everyone can see
It's Jesus that they need
I'm gonna live what I believe
I thank you for your prayers for me and my family
I ask for you to pray for this great nation
And if it costs me everything
(Live what I believe)
I will swear to uphold the honor and dignity of the office to which I have been elected, so help me God
Im gonna live what I believe
(Live a life)
(Im gonna live what I believe)
(Live a life)
Christ.
I want everyone to see
(Live what I believe)
Because he changed my heart
(So everyone can see)
Im gonna live what I believe
It is more than an office
It is a charge to keep
And I will give it my all
Pings should include a Kleenex Alert
for those of us who "cry at the drop of a hat"
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