Friday, April 30, 2010

Back in the Day -- Little Ones

One of the most prolific songwriters of his era has been Phil Keaggy. He is a talented musician (plays acoustic and electric guitar) but I've most admired his songs played on the acoustic guitar. Those have always touched me as being thoughtful, reflective and sensitive to one's relationship with God.

There isn't a lot of public discussion on the subject of abortion today, perhaps because of the role situational ethics has had in our society. It's difficult for a person to both acknowledge the life and viability of a child while simultaneously deciding to terminate a human life.

Perhaps someone reading this post has had an abortion, is comtemplating one or knows someone who's faced or is facing this decision. This post was not written to condemn anyone but to affirm that God loves you and unborn children.

"In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins." -- 1 John 4:10, NASB

Who will speak up for the little ones?
Helpless and half-abandoned.
They've got the right to choose life
They don't want to lose,
I've got to speak up, won't you?

Equal rights, equal time, for the unborn children.
Their precious lives are on the line,
How can we be rid of them?
Passing laws, passing out
Bills and new amendments.
Pay the cost and turn about,
And face the young defendants.

Who will speak up for the little ones?
Helpless and half-abandoned.
They've got the right to choose life
They don't want to lose,
I've got to speak up, won't you?

Words and Music by Phil Keaggy
Copyright 1980 Sparrow Records



Phil Keaggy -- Little Ones

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Back in the day -- Hound of Heaven

I first heard Daniel Amos in the late 80's. By then they had musically migrated from country music to rock. As a Christian band, their lyrics fused with a solid rock rhythm. One of my favorite songs was Hound of Heaven. Their music often focused on the society we live in and our apathy toward God.

He got lost among the stars
Hollywood flash, cash, mansions and cars
Deep sea diver Lear jet flyer
Will this thing go to the moon?
Give me elbow room, and for heaven's sake
Take this aching away

You can't run, you can't hide, from the hound of heaven
You're free to choose, can you refuse the seeker of souls

Words and Music by Terry Taylor
©1980 Cancel and Eat (ASCAP)


Daniel Amos -- Hound of Heaven