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Psalm 51 reading. Psalm 51 is a poignant expression of repentance found in the Book of Psalms. Let’s delve into its background and meaning: Authorship and Context: King David, the greatest of Israel’s kings, penned this psalm. The context revolves around David’s grave sins, including adultery, deception, and murder in his relationship with Bathsheba. The incident is recorded in 2 Samuel, chapters 11–12. The Heartfelt Confession: Raw, humble, and honest, Psalm 51 serves as David’s plea for forgiveness and cleansing. It reflects his deep remorse and desire for renewal and restoration. The psalm begins with the words: “Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions” (Psalm 51:1, ESV) 1. Key Verses: Verse 2: “Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin!” Verse 10: “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” Verse 17: “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.” Model of Repentance: Both Judaism and Christianity regard David’s confession as a model for repentance. The Midrash Tehillim states that anyone who acknowledges their sin, fears, and prays to God as David did will find forgiveness 2. In summary, Psalm 51 stands as a timeless testament to human frailty, divine mercy, and the transformative power of genuine repentance. It teaches us that even in our deepest failings, we can turn to God with a broken heart and seek His forgiveness and restoration.

I love Carpenter and Holub versions. This is nothing like it. The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not. === The Carpenters’ song “Rainy Days and Mondays” delves into themes of loneliness, dissatisfaction, and the yearning for emotional connection. The poignant lyrics depict a narrator who feels overwhelmed by the monotony of life, engaging in self-talk and feeling old. There’s a sense of resignation toward their circumstances, as if they’re caught in a cycle of dreary days and mundane routines. The song was penned by Paul Williams (lyrics) and Roger Nichols (music), who had previously collaborated on another Carpenters hit, "We’ve Only Just Begun" Karen Carpenter’s soulful voice brings out the melancholy and vulnerability of the lyrics, making it a timeless classic that resonates with many listeners. Here’s a snippet from the song: “Talking to myself and feeling old Sometimes I’d like to quit, nothing ever seems to fit Hanging around, nothing to do but frown Rainy days and Mondays always get me down.” Karen Carpenter’s emotive delivery captures the essence of longing and the weight of those rainy days and Mondays.

The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not === I asked my late friend, Patrick Polou aka Lafayette, for music for this and he gave me a jazz number I could not sing to, but treasure. === "Bless the Lord, O My Soul" is a contemporary Christian worship song written by Matt Redman, a prominent figure in modern Christian music. The song is inspired by Psalm 103 from the Bible, particularly verses 1-2: "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits," The lyrics of the song express gratitude and praise to God for His blessings, mercy, and goodness. It's a call to worship and to remember all the wonderful things God has done. The repetition of the phrase "Bless the Lord, O my soul" throughout the song emphasizes the importance of praising God with one's entire being. Overall, "Bless the Lord, O My Soul" is a song of worship and thanksgiving, reflecting on the greatness of God and encouraging believers to offer their heartfelt praise to Him. It's a popular choice in Christian worship services and gatherings.

The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not === "Blessed Be Your Name" is a song by English Christian singer-songwriters Matt Redman and Beth Redman and performed by Matt Redman. The track appeared in Redman's 2002 album Where Angels Fear to Tread on Worship Together label. The Matt Redman track was not released as a single. The song was covered as a single in 2003 by the South African Christian band Tree63. That version peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard Christian Songs chart,[becoming their first and biggest chart success. The single stayed 68 weeks on that same chart. They included the track in their follow up album in 2004 titled The Answer to the Question. Their version is included on WOW Hits 2005. Also in 2004, Newsboys covered the song for their Devotion album. The song has reappeared on later compilations albums, specifically on the Matt Redman 2005 compilation album Blessed Be Your Name: The Songs of Matt Redman Vol. 1 released on Survivor Records and in 2008, in Tree63's compilation album Blessed Be Your Name: The Hits released on Inpop Records. === Blessed be Your name In the land that is plentiful Where Your streams of abundance flow Blessed be Your name And blessed be Your name When I'm found in the desert place Though I walk through the wilderness Blessed be Your name Every blessing You pour out I'll turn back to praise When the darkness closes in, Lord Still I will say Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your name Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your glorious name Blessed be Your name When the sun's shining down on me When the world's all as it should be Blessed be Your name Blessed be Your name On the road marked with suffering Though there's pain in the offering Blessed be Your name Every blessing You pour out I'll turn back to praise And when the darkness closes in, Lord Still I will say Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your name Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your glorious name Oh, blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your name Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your glorious name You give and take away You give and take away My heart will choose to say, Lord Blessed be Your name, Lord You give and take away You give and take away My heart will choose to say, Lord Blessed be Your name You give and take away You give and take away My heart will choose to say, Lord Blessed be Your name Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your name, I'll find a way to say Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your glorious name Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your name Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your glorious name Blessed be Your name, from the risin' of the sun over us To the settin' of the same, though there's pain in the offering Oh, blessed be Your name Blessed be, blessed be, blessed be Your Holy name

The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not. "Goodness of God" is a well-known worship song that has been performed by various artists, and it's often associated with Bethel Music. The song generally expresses gratitude and praise for the goodness of God in the midst of life's challenges and uncertainties. It often reflects on the faithfulness, kindness, and love of God, highlighting the belief that His goodness is constant, even in difficult circumstances. The lyrics typically convey a message of trust and reliance on God's unwavering character.

One of my favourite songs I discovered when attending fellowship for the first time in my late teens was “Now unto Him” also known as a Doxology of Jude 24 - 25 A “Glory be” Jude is possibly an older brother of Jesus. When Mary married Joseph, Joseph may have had children as a widower. Possibly Jude was older than Mary? During Jesus’ ministry we find out his family were against him. Jude was an early Christian following the resurrection. Over the following decades he was a leader. As an educated man, he wrote down things he had been saying. How had he felt knowing he had rejected Christ in life, but come to know Him after crucifixion? We get a sense of it in his words === The passage Jude 24-25 comes from the New Testament of the Bible, specifically from the Epistle of Jude. Here is the passage from the English Standard Version (ESV): "24 Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, 25 to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen." Here's a breakdown of the verses: Verse 24: "Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling": This phrase expresses the power and capability of God to protect believers from falling into sin or error. "And to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy": The verse emphasizes the ultimate purpose of God to present believers as blameless and full of joy in His presence. Verse 25: "To the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord": This statement affirms the unique role of God as the Savior, with Jesus Christ serving as the means through which salvation is achieved. "Be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever": The verse ascribes attributes such as glory, majesty, dominion, and authority to God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. "Amen": The word "Amen" is a declaration of affirmation or agreement, often used to conclude prayers or statements of faith. The overall theme of these verses is a doxology—a short hymn or expression of praise—that magnifies the attributes of God and acknowledges His power to preserve believers and present them blameless. The passage exalts God's eternal nature, giving Him glory and authority throughout all time. It is a fitting conclusion to the Epistle of Jude, expressing confidence in God's ability to secure the salvation of believers and praising Him for His eternal attributes.

My personal project is rewriting my 13 books on bible quotes. The research I had used in 2019 I was not happy with, but the new AI improves it out of sight. As part of each book I have written a series of essays on faith, forming an orthodoxy to view the quotes. I am also expanding on the Orthodoxy. My last piece of writing for the orthodoxy was on the sad lives of the daughters of Mary Wollstonecraft. They were sacrificed to anarchist ideals of free love and enlightenment that ruined them. But would an AI recognise that? I ask the questions and illustrate what happened. My text is in the PDF called 'Joseph' by mistake, because of another project. https://voiceddb.locals.com/upost/5057172/the-sad-lives-of-the-daughters-of-mary-wollstonecraft

Joseph, Moses and Faith. The bizarre and twisted public debate on faith has long been unseemly and unedifying. Two popular positions at polar opposites fail to encompass a faith based embrace of life devoted to bible reading and fellowship. Either ‘scientific’ understanding based on evolution as a theory paradigm, or ‘creationist’ understanding based on a literal view of the Bible in its’ evolved form, is all that is encompassed in public discourse. A celebrated trial, known as the ‘Scopes Monkey Trial’ dating back to 1925 in Tennessee, had ‘decided’ on the state view of creationism, but later was overturned in favour of ‘science.’ Only the so called science embraced Nazi style ideology of race understood through phrenology and the ‘creationism’ that the state had posited was rejected by legislator who posited it who said he hadn’t thought through the implications. There are those in todays polarised world who embrace either extreme. However, faith seems more numerously to be embraced by working scientists, and members of the clergy, who take the view that evolution is a theory that aptly describes how life adapts over time, and that biblical faith is not a view of the Bible being a science text book, but the word of the Living God, which shows God gradually revealing himself to his people over time. The old testament of the Bible, after the fall of the first temple, and as the second is being built, admits that elements of the text had been forgotten and reincorporated as part of the reconsecration. Only the reinstated texts are not highlighted. So, the Bible is the word of God, not a science textbook. The world was not made in six twenty four hour days, but God’s relationship with man evolved from the world, and the Bible illustrates this over a thousand years as people of faith responded to God’s revelation. We have two historical people who have some resemblance to two mythical figures of the Bible. Senenmut resembles Moses in some aspects. Yu-ya resembles Joseph in some aspects. I am asking the question, were Senenmut and Yu-ya the inspiration for the Biblical narratives revealing God? If they were, then the narrative is seen in a new light. Joseph was born after Moses. It does not diminish the Bible, but provides a new understanding for the faithful. Senenmut Moses Senenmut was an 18th Dynasty ancient Egyptian architect and government official. He was born to literate provincial parents, Ramose and Hatnofer, from Iuny (modern Armant) and was of low commoner birth. Senenmut is known to have had three brothers (Amenemhet, Minhotep, and Pairy) and two sisters (Ahhotep and Nofrethor). However, only Minhotep is named outside chapel TT71 and tomb TT353, in an inventory on the lid of a chest found in the burial chamber of Ramose and Hatnofer. More information is known about Senenmut than many other non-royal Egyptians because the joint tomb of his parents (the construction of which Senenmut supervised himself) was discovered intact by the Metropolitan Museum in the mid-1930s and preserved1. Senenmut first enters the historical record on a national level as the “Steward of the God’s Wife” (Hatshepsut) and “Steward of the King’s Daughter” (Neferure). After Hatshepsut was crowned pharaoh, Senenmut was given more prestigious titles and became high steward of the king. Senenmut supervised the quarrying, transport, and erection of twin obelisks, at the time the tallest in the world, at the entrance to the Temple of Karnak. Neither stands today though they were commemorated in the Chapelle Rouge. Karnak’s Red Chapel was intended as a barque shrine and may have originally stood between the two obelisks. Senenmut’s masterpiece building project was the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, also known as the Djeser-Djeseru, designed and implemented by Senenmut on a site on the west bank of the Nile, close to the entrance to the Valley of the Kings. In some ways Senenmut was Moses. He seems to have been adopted by Hatshepsut as a young girl, and then raised as a prince of Egypt. He was an Egyptian architect. For some reason, towards Senenmut’s later years, or soon after, he was erased from history by a successor to Hatshepsut. We don’t know why. He has been portrayed as Hatshepsut’s husband or consort, but he may have been an adopted son instead. The name ‘Moses’ may well be related by an adoptive brother, Pharoah Tuthmoses. The idea of worship to a single deity may have been carried forward to Akhenaten’s reign. Joseph Yuya Yuya was a powerful ancient Egyptian courtier during the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt (circa 1390 BC). He was married to Thuya, an Egyptian noblewoman associated with the royal family, who held high offices in the governmental and religious hierarchies. Their daughter, Tiye, became the Great Royal Wife Amenhotep III . Yuya and Thuya are known to have had a son named Anen, who carried the titles “Chancellor of Lower Egypt”, “Second Prophet of Amun”, “Sm-priest of Heliopolis”, and “Divine Father” . They may also have been the parents of Ay, an Egyptian courtier active during the reign of Akhenaten, who eventually became pharaoh as Kheperkheprure Ay . Yu-ya as Joseph may be suggested by his relationship to Pharoah which wasn’t unique, but in time in place may well suggest he was a counsellor who interpreted dreams and was rewarded. The very tombstone name is suggestive that he had been buried under the name of the Lord, but the Egyptians could not pronounce or spell Jahweh. So, I used AI to create an image. The Egyptians Senenmut and Yuya having tea with biblical figures Moses and Joseph on the Nile river with pyramids in the background.

The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not === Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA” is a patriotic song that has become an American classic. The song was written by Greenwood in response to his feelings about the shooting down of Korean Air Lines Flight 007 1. The song was released in 1984 and became an instant hit, reaching number seven on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart 2. The song has since been covered by many artists and has become a staple at patriotic events, including Fourth of July celebrations and political rallies 2. In an interview with Bart Herbison of Nashville Songwriters Association International, Greenwood traced the four-decade path to “God Bless the USA,” and the journey the song has taken in the decades since. Greenwood said that he was inspired by his veteran father, his experiences traveling across the country in a tour bus, and one of Elvis Presley’s late-period classics, among a lifetime of other experiences 2. The song’s lyrics express Greenwood’s love for his country and his appreciation for the freedoms that Americans enjoy. The chorus of the song is particularly memorable: And I’m proud to be an American Where at least I know I’m free And I won’t forget the men who died Who gave that right to me And I’d gladly stand up next to you And defend Her still today 'Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land God Bless the USA 2 The song has become a symbol of American patriotism and has been used in many contexts to celebrate the country and its people. It is a testament to the power of music to bring people together and to inspire them to be their best selves. === If tomorrow all the things were gone I'd worked for all my life And I had to start again with just my children and my wife I'd thank my lucky stars to be livin' here today 'Cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can't take that away And I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free And I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me And I'd gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today 'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land God bless the USA From the lakes of Minnesota, to the hills of Tennessee Across the plains of Texas, from sea to shining sea From Detroit down to Houston and New York to LA Well, there's pride in every American heart And it's time we stand and say That I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free And I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me And I'd gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today 'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land God bless the USA And I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free And I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me And I'd gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today 'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land God bless the USA

The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not === "The Wings That Fly Us Home" There are many ways of being in the circle we call life. A wise man seeks an answer, burns his candle through the night. Is a jewel just a pebble that found a way to shine? Is a hero's blood more righteous than a hobo's sip of wine? Did I speak to you one morning on some distant world away? Did you save me from an arrow? Did you lay me in a grave? Were we brothers on a journey? Did you teach me how to run? Were we broken by the waters? Did I lie you in the sun? I dreamed you were a prophet in a meadow, I dreamed I was a mountain in the wind. I dreamed you knelt and touched me with a flower, I awoke with this: a flower in my hand. I know that love is seeing all the infinite in one. In the brotherhood of creatures, through the Father, through the Son. The vision of your goodness will sustain me through the cold. Take my hand now to remember when you find yourself alone: you are never alone. And the spirit fills the darkness of the heavens. It fills the endless yearning of the soul. It lives within a star too far to dream of. It lives within each part and is the whole: it's the fire and the wings that fly us home, fly us home, fly us home. === Written by Joe Henry and sung by Denver on his 1976 album Spirit John Denver's "Spirit" is the eleventh studio album by the American singer-songwriter, released in 1976. The album marked a departure from Denver's earlier folk-oriented sound, incorporating a more polished and pop-oriented production. Here are some key details about the "Spirit" album: Release Date: The album was released in September 1976. Genre: "Spirit" represents a shift in John Denver's music style towards a more mainstream pop sound compared to his earlier folk and country influences. Producer: The album was produced by Jerry Weintraub, who worked with Denver on several other projects. Tracks: Some notable tracks from the "Spirit" album include "Come and Let Me Look in Your Eyes," "Baby, You Look Good to Me Tonight," and "I'm Sorry," which was released as a single and became a hit. Chart Performance: "Spirit" performed well commercially, reaching No. 7 on the Billboard 200 chart. Critical Reception: The album received mixed reviews from critics. While some appreciated Denver's attempt to explore new musical directions, others missed the simplicity and authenticity of his earlier work. Legacy: Despite the mixed reviews, "Spirit" remains a part of John Denver's discography and reflects a transitional period in his musical career. It's worth noting that John Denver's music, in general, is often associated with themes of nature, environmentalism, and love, and he was one of the most successful and beloved singer-songwriters of the 1970s.

Ann was a hero of mine. As would be her daughter. She died pleading the case of her daughter, brother and friends. She saved her daughter. Cruelly murdered on false pretexts, in her life, the legacy of Boleyn is a protestant England and a mighty empire. === By Anne Boleyn(?) O Death, O Death, rock me asleepe, Bring me to quiet rest; Let pass my weary guiltless ghost Out of my careful breast. Toll on, thou passing bell; Ring out my doleful knell; Thy sound my death abroad will tell, For I must die, There is no remedy. My pains, my pains, who can express? Alas, they are so strong! My dolours will not suffer strength My life for to prolong. Toll on, thou passing bell; Ring out my doleful knell; Thy sound my death abroad will tell, For I must die, There is no remedy. Alone, alone in prison strong I wail my destiny: Woe worth this cruel hap that I Must taste this misery! Toll on, thou passing bell; Ring out my doleful knell; Thy sound my death abroad will tell, For I must die, There is no remedy. Farewell, farewell, my pleasures past! Welcome, my present pain! I feel my torment so increase That life cannot remain. Cease now, thou passing bell, Ring out my doleful knoll, For thou my death dost tell: Lord, pity thou my soul! Death doth draw nigh, Sound dolefully: For now I die, I die, I die.

My life has been very full this week. At the beginning I thought I was losing my job. Then I knew all was ok. Then I found a good friend might be thinking of getting married. I want to encourage them. It is a big change, and a small one and no change at all. Friends remain. But the challenge of married life is growth and discovery. I wish them well. My heart is full. === The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not. === "Both Sides, Now" is a song written by Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. It was first recorded and released by Mitchell on her 1969 album "Clouds." The song has become one of her most iconic and enduring works, and it has been covered by many artists over the years. The song's lyrics are often interpreted as an exploration of the complexities of life and the changing perspectives that come with experience and time. The phrase "both sides now" refers to seeing things from different perspectives or viewpoints. In the song, Mitchell reflects on how her perceptions and understanding of love, life, and the world have evolved over time. The song's verses describe various aspects of life, such as clouds, love, and dreams, and how they can appear differently when seen from different angles. It touches on the idea that things are not always as they seem, and our understanding of them can change as we gain wisdom and experience. === [Verse 1] Rows and floes of angel hair And ice cream castles in the air And feather canyons everywhere I've looked at clouds that way [Verse 2] But now they only block the sun They rain and they snow on everyone So many things I would have done But clouds got in my way [Chorus] I've looked at clouds from both sides now From up and down, and still somehow It's cloud illusions I recall I really don't know clouds at all [Verse 3] Moons and Junes and Ferris wheels The dizzy dancing way that you feel As every fairy tale comes real I've looked at love that way [Verse 4] But now it's just another show You leave 'em laughing when you go And if you care, don't let them know Don't give yourself away [Chorus] I've looked at love from both sides now From give and take, and still somehow It's love's illusions I recall I really don't know love at all [Verse 5] Tears and fears and feeling proud To say "I love you" right out loud Dreams and schemes and circus crowds I've looked at life that way [Verse 6] But now old friends are acting strange They shake their heads, they say I've changed Well something's lost, but something's gained In living every day [Chorus] I've looked at life from both sides now From win and lose and still somehow It's life's illusions I recall I really don't know life at all [Chorus] I've looked at life from both sides now From up and down and still somehow It's life's illusions I recall I really don't know life at all

I fell in love with the song, having heard it on an Irish compilation === "The Spinning Wheel" was written in the mid-1800s by an Irish lawyer and poet named John Francis Waller. It's a beautiful ballad written in waltz time (3/4 time). To understand the song better, you'll want to know that "a chara" means "dear" and "The Coolin" refers to a traditional Irish air called "An Chúilfhionn," which translates to "The Fair-Haired One." === Mellow the moonlight to shine is beginning Close by the window young Eileen is spinning Bent o'er the fire her blind grandmother sitting Is crooning and moaning and drowsily knitting. Merrily, cheerily, noiselessly whirring Swings the wheel, spins the wheel while the foot's stirring Spritely and lightly and merrily ringing Trills the sweet voice of the young maiden singing. "Eileen, a chara, I hear someone tapping" "'Tis the ivy dear mother against the glass flapping" "Eily, I surely hear somebody sighing" "'Tis the sound mother dear of the autumn winds dying." Merrily, cheerily, noiselessly whirring Swings the wheel, spins the wheel while the foot's stirring Spritely and lightly and merrily ringing Trills the sweet voice of the young maiden singing. "What's the noise that I hear at the window I wonder" "'Tis the little birds chirping, the holly-bush under" "What makes you be shoving and moving your stool on And singing all wrong the old song of 'The Coolin'?" Merrily, cheerily, noiselessly whirring Swings the wheel, spins the wheel while the foot's stirring Spritely and lightly and merrily ringing Trills the sweet voice of the young maiden singing. There's a form at the casement, the form of her true love And he whispers with face bent, "I'm waiting for you, love" Get up on the stool, through the lattice step lightly And we'll rove in the grove while the moon's shining brightly." Merrily, cheerily, noiselessly whirring Swings the wheel, spins the wheel while the foot's stirring Spritely and lightly and merrily ringing Trills the sweet voice of the young maiden singing. The maid shakes her head, on her lips lays her fingers Steps up from the stool, longs to go and yet lingers A frightened glance turns to her drowsy grandmother Puts one foot on the stool, spins the wheel with the other. Merrily, cheerily, noiselessly whirring Swings the wheel, spins the wheel while the foot's stirring Spritely and lightly and merrily ringing Trills the sweet voice of the young maiden singing. Lazily, easily, swings now the wheel round Slowly and lowly is heard now the reel's sound Noiseless and light to the lattice above her The maid steps then leaps to the arms of her lover. Merrily, cheerily, noiselessly whirring Swings the wheel, spins the wheel while the foot's stirring Spritely and lightly and merrily ringing Trills the sweet voice of the young maiden singing. Slower and slower and slower the wheel rings Lower and lower and lower the reel rings E're the reel and the wheel stopped their ringing and moving Through the grove the young lovers by moonlight are roving.

My friend had a dream catcher they put in a washing machine. Then they didn't have a dream catcher. But they still have their dreams. === This prog-pop classic is considered a forerunner to the synth-pop that was so prevalent in the early ‘80s. The track features Wright on vocals, keyboards and synthesizers with Jim Keltner on drums. The lyrics were inspired by a book given to Wright by George Harrison called Autobiography Of A Yogi. === [Verse 1] I've just closed my eyes again Climbed aboard the Dream Weaver train Driver, take away my worries of today And leave tomorrow behind [Chorus] Ooh, Dream Weaver I believe you can get me through the night Ooh, Dream Weaver I believe we can reach the morning light [Verse 2] Fly me high through the starry skies Or maybe to an astral plane Cross the highways of fantasy Help me to forget today's pain [Chorus] Ooh, Dream Weaver I believe you can get me through the night Ooh, Dream Weaver I believe we can reach the morning light [Verse 3] Though the dawn may be coming soon There still may be some time Fly me away to the bright side of the moon And meet me on the other side [Chorus] Ooh, Dream Weaver I believe you can get me through the night Ooh, Dream Weaver I believe we can reach the morning light

I can get angry, and stand up if it is worthwhile, worth fighting for === John Fogerty wrote this song about his brother Tom's departure from the band. They were very successful at the moment, and the departure was like a rain on the sunny day. When John Fogerty introduced the song at a 2012 show in Arizona, he said, "This song was originally written about a very sad thing that was going on in my life. But I refuse to be sad now. Because now this song reminds me of my little girl, Kelsy, and every time I sing it, I think about Kelsy and rainbows." === Someone told me long ago There's a calm before the storm I know, it's been coming for some time When it's over, so they say It'll rain a sunny day I know, shining down like water I wanna know, have you ever seen the rain? I wanna know, have you ever seen the rain? Coming down on a sunny day Yesterday, and days before Sun is cold and rain is hard I know, been that way for all my time 'Til forever, on it goes Through the circle, fast and slow I know, it can't stop, I wonder I wanna know, have you ever seen the rain? I wanna know, have you ever seen the rain? Coming down on a sunny day Yeah! I wanna know, have you ever seen the rain? I wanna know, have you ever seen the rain? Coming down on a sunny day

The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not. === Willy DeVille (born William Paul Borsey Jr.; August 25, 1950 – August 6, 2009) was an American singer and songwriter. During his thirty-five-year career, first with his band Mink DeVille (1974–1986) and later on his own, DeVille created original songs rooted in traditional American musical styles. He worked with collaborators from across the spectrum of contemporary music, including Jack Nitzsche, Doc Pomus, Dr. John, Mark Knopfler, Allen Toussaint, and Eddie Bo. Latin rhythms, blues riffs, doo-wop, Cajun music, strains of French cabaret, and echoes of early-1960s uptown soul can be heard in DeVille's work. Mink DeVille was a house band at CBGB, the historic New York City nightclub where punk rock was born in the mid-1970s. DeVille helped redefine the Brill Building sound. In 1987 his song "Storybook Love" was nominated for an Academy Award. === Come my love, I'll tell you a tale of a boy and girl and their love story and how he loved her oh, so much, and all the charms she did possess. Now this did happen once upon a time When things were not so complex. And how he worshipped the ground she walked on. When he looked in her eyes, he became obsessed. My love is like a storybook story. But it's as real as the feelings I feel. My love is like a storybook story. But it's as real as the feelings I feel; it's as real as the feelings I feel This love was stronger than the powers so dark, A prince could have within his keeping; His spells to weave and steal a heart Within her breast, but only sleeping. My love is like a storybook story. But it's as real as the feelings I feel. My love is like a storybook story. But it's as real as the feelings I feel; it's as real as the feelings I feel He said, "Don't you know I love you oh, so much, And lay my heart at the foot of your dress?" She said, "Don't you know that storybook loves Always have a happy ending?" Then he swooped her up, just like in the books, And on his stallion they rode away. My love is like a storybook story. But it's as real as the feelings I feel. My love is like a storybook story. But it's as real as the feelings I feel; it's as real as the feelings I feel

The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not === Written by Rodgers and Hart "My Funny Valentine" is a show tune from the 1937 Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart coming of age musical Babes in Arms in which it was introduced by teenaged star Mitzi Green. The song became a popular jazz standard, appearing on over 1300 albums performed by over 600 artists. One of them was Chet Baker,for whom it became his signature song. In 2015, it was announced that the Gerry Mulligan quartet featuring Chet Baker's version of the song was inducted into the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry for the song's "cultural, artistic and/or historical significance to American society and the nation’s audio legacy". Mulligan also recorded the song with his Concert Jazz Band in 1960 Via Wikipedia === My funny valentine, sweet comic valentine You make me smile with my heart Your looks are laughable, unphotographable Yet you're my favorite work of art Is your figure less than Greek? Is your mouth a little weak? When you open it to speak Are you smart? Don't change a hair for me Not if you care for me Stay, little valentine, stay! Each day is Valentine's Day Don't change a hair for me Not if you care for me Stay, little valentine, stay! Each day is Valentine's Day

The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not == I'm much more upbeat about the future than the lyric == Via Wikipedia "Don McLean is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Don McLean, released in 1972, peaking at number 23 on the Billboard 200 chart. It was reissued by BGO Records in 1996. The photo on the cover of the album was taken overlooking the Village of Cold Spring, NY. Record World said of the single "Dreidel" that the "intelligent lyrics sustain interest." Record World called the single "If We Try" a "ballad beauty."" == When I see you on the street, I lose my concentration. Just the thought that we might meet creates anticipation. Won't you look my way once before you go and my eyes will say what you ought to know. Well I've been thinkin' about you day and night...and I don't know if it'll work out right...but somehow I think that it just might...if we try. Faces come and faces go in circular rotation. But something yearns within to grow beyond infatuation. Won't you look my way once before you go and my eyes will say what you ought to know. Well you've got me standin' deaf and blind...cause I see love as just a state of mind...and who knows what it is that we might find...if we try. You're walking a different direction from most people I've met. You're givin' me signs of affection I don't usually get. I don't want you to pledge your future the future's not yours to give. Just stand there a little longer and let me watch while you live. 'Cause when I see you on the street, I lose my concentration. And just the thought that we might meet creates anticipation. Won't you look my way once before you go and my eyes will say what you ought to know. Well I've been thinking about you day and night...and I don't know if it will work out right...but somehow I think that it just might...if we try. Somehow I think that it just might if we try. Yes somehow I think that it just might if we try. Note - Don would often change the last chorus when he performed the song live. The words were something like "Won't you look my way once before you go and my eyes will say what you ought to know. It'd be so nice to see it all work out...cause that's what fantasies are all about..."

The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not === Jim Croce's song was published after his death in a plane accident. Via Wikipedia "Time in a Bottle" is a song by singer-songwriter Jim Croce. He wrote the lyrics after his wife Ingrid told him she was pregnant in December 1970. It appeared on Croce's 1972 ABC debut album You Don't Mess Around with Jim and was featured in the 1973 ABC made-for-television movie She Lives! After he was killed in a plane crash in September 1973, the song was aired frequently on radio, and demand for a single release built. The single of "Time in a Bottle" became Croce's second and final track to reach number 1 in the United States. === [Verse 1] If I could save time in a bottle The first thing that I'd like to do Is to save every day till eternity passes away Just to spend them with you [Verse 2] If I could make days last forever If words could make wishes come true I'd save every day like a treasure and then Again, I would spend them with you [Chorus] But there never seems to be enough time To do the things you want to do, once you find them I've looked around enough to know That you're the one I want to go through time with [Verse 3] If I had a box just for wishes And dreams that had never come true The box would be empty, except for the memory of how They were answered by you [Chorus] But there never seems to be enough time To do the things you want to do, once you find them I've looked around enough to know That you're the one I want to go through time with

The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not. One take and I didn't understand the ending, so I cut it. === Via Wiki "Blessed Be Your Name" is a song by English Christian singer-songwriters Matt Redman and Beth Redman and performed by Matt Redman. The track appeared in Redman's 2002 album Where Angels Fear to Tread on Worship Together label. The Matt Redman track was not released as a single. === Blessed be Your name In the land that is plentiful Where Your streams of abundance flow Blessed be Your name And blessed be Your name When I'm found in the desert place Though I walk through the wilderness Blessed be Your name Every blessing You pour out I'll turn back to praise When the darkness closes in, Lord Still I will say Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your name Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your glorious name Blessed be Your name When the sun's shining down on me When the world's all as it should be Blessed be Your name Blessed be Your name On the road marked with suffering Though there's pain in the offering Blessed be Your name Every blessing You pour out I'll turn back to praise And when the darkness closes in, Lord Still I will say Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your name Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your glorious name Oh, blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your name Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your glorious name You give and take away You give and take away My heart will choose to say, Lord Blessed be Your name, Lord You give and take away You give and take away My heart will choose to say, Lord Blessed be Your name You give and take away You give and take away My heart will choose to say, Lord Blessed be Your name Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your name, I'll find a way to say Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your glorious name Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your name Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your glorious name Blessed be Your name, from the risin' of the sun over us To the settin' of the same, though there's pain in the offering Oh, blessed be Your name Blessed be, blessed be, blessed be Your Holy name

The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not. === Hank Williams summed up his life with this number. His short life. via Wikipedia "I Saw the Light" is a country gospel song written by Hank Williams. Williams was inspired to write the song while returning from a concert by a remark his mother made while they were arriving in Montgomery, Alabama. He recorded the song during his first session for MGM Records, and released in September 1948. Williams' version did not enjoy major success during its initial release, but eventually it became one of his most popular songs and the closing number for his live shows. It was soon covered by other acts, and has become a country gospel standard. === [Verse 1] I wandered so aimless life filled with sin I wouldn't let my dear savior in Then Jesus came like a stranger in the night Praise the Lord I saw the light [Chorus] I saw the light I saw the light No more darkness no more night Now I'm so happy no sorrow in sight Praise the Lord I saw the light [Verse 2] Just like a blind man I wandered along Worries and fears I claimed for my own Then like the blind man that God gave back his sight Praise the Lord I saw the light [Chorus] I saw the light I saw the light No more darkness no more night Now I'm so happy no sorrow in sight Praise the Lord I saw the light [Verse 3] I was a fool to wander and a-stray Straight is the gate and narrow the way Now I have traded the wrong for the right Praise the Lord I saw the light

The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not === My reasons for posting this are in tribute to the late Patrick Polou, a farmer in the Pyranees, a family man and a jazz officianado. He made for me a jazz piece for this number, but I did not know how to put these lyrics to it. He passed, too young from cancer, but he lived well. === Via Wikipedia 10,000 Reasons is a studio album by worship artist Matt Redman. It peaked on the US Christian Album chart at No. 1 and No. 149 on the UK charts. === [Chorus] Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul Worship His holy name Sing like never before, O my soul I'll worship Your holy name [Verse 1] The sun comes up, it's a new day dawning It's time to sing Your song again Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me Let me be singing when the evening comes [Chorus] Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul Worship His holy name Sing like never before, O my soul I'll worship Your holy name [Verse 2] You're rich in love and You're slow to anger Your name is great and Your heart is kind For all Your goodness, I will keep on singing Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find [Chorus] So bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul Worship His holy name Sing like never before, O my soul I'll worship Your holy name Bless you, Lord [Verse 3] And on that day when my strength is failing The end draws near and my time has come Still, my soul will sing Your praise unending Ten thousand years and then forevermore Forevermore [Chorus] Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul Worship His holy name Sing like never before, O my soul I'll worship Your holy name Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul Worship His holy name Sing like never before, O my soul I'll worship Your holy name Yes, I will worship Your holy name Lord, I'll worship Your holy name [Outro] Sing like never before, O my soul I'll worship Your holy name Jesus, I will worship Your holy name Worship Your holy name

The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not === Written by Redman via wikipedia Matthew James Redman (born 14 February 1974) is an English Christian worship leader, singer-songwriter and author. Redman has released 16 albums, written 8 books, and helped start three church-plants. He is best known for his two-time Grammy Award-winning single, "10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)". Co-written with Jonas Myrin, the single reached No. 1 on the US Billboard Christian Songs chart in 2012. === Intimacy is an album by worship artist Matt Redman. It was released in the US as The Heart of Worship with a very similar cover. === "The Heart Of Worship" When the music fades And all is stripped away And I simply come Longing just to bring Something that's of worth That will bless Your heart I'll bring You more than a song For a song in itself Is not what You have required You search much deeper within Through the way things appear You're looking into my heart I'm coming back to the heart of worship And it's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it When it's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus King of endless worth No one could express How much You deserve Though I'm weak and poor All I have is Yours Every single breath I'll bring You more than a song For a song in itself Is not what You have required You search much deeper within Through the way things appear You're looking into my heart I'm coming back to the heart of worship And it's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it When it's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus I'm coming back to the heart of worship And it's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it When it's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus Oh, it's all about You Oh, it's all about You It's all about You, it's all about You It's all about You, it's all about You It's all about You, it's all about You It's all about You, it's all about You It's all about You, it's all about You I'm coming back to the heart of worship It's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it When it's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus

The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not === via wikipedia William Martin Joel (born May 9, 1949) is an American singer, pianist, and songwriter. Commonly nicknamed the "Piano Man" after his signature 1973 song of the same name, Joel has had a successful music career as a solo artist since the 1970s. From 1971 to 1993, he released twelve studio albums that spanned the genres of pop and rock music, and in 2001 released a one-off studio album of classical music compositions. Joel is one of the world’s best-selling music artists; and the fourth-best-selling solo artist in the United States, with over 160 million records sold worldwide. His 1985 compilation album, Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II, is one of the best-selling albums in the United States. "Just the Way You Are" is a song by Billy Joel from his fifth studio album The Stranger (1977). It was released in September 1977 as the album's lead single. It became both Joel's first US Top 10 and UK Top 20 single (reaching No. 3 and No. 19 respectively), as well as Joel's first gold single in the US. The song also topped the Billboard Easy Listening Chart for the entire month of January 1978. === [Verse 1] Don't go changing to try and please me You never let me down before, mm And don't imagine you're too familiar And I don't see you anymore [Chorus] I would not leave you in times of trouble We never could have come this far, mm I took the good times, I'll take the bad times I take you just the way you are [Verse 2] Don't go trying some new fashion Don't change the color of your hair, mm You always have my unspoken passion Although I might not seem to care [Chorus] I don't want clever conversation Never want to work that hard, mm I just want someone that I can talk to I want you just the way you are [Bridge] Need to know that you will always be The same old someone that I knew Oh, what will it take till you believe in me The way that I believe in you? [Chorus] I said, “I love you,” that's forever And this, I promise from the heart, mm I couldn't love you any better I love you just the way you are [Break] Alright [Chorus] I don't want clever conversation I never want to work that hard, mm I just want someone that I can talk to I want you just the way you are, oh

The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not. I'm not used to singing with a mic, and the engineer lifted the soft bits and dialed back the loud which is not how I intended it, but makes sound engineering sense. === via Wikipedia Michael Whitaker Smith (born October 7, 1957) is an American musician who has charted in both contemporary Christian and mainstream charts. His biggest success in mainstream music was in 1991 when "Place in This World" hit No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. Over the course of his career, he has sold more than 18 million albums. === Alleluia, Alleluia For the Lord God Almighty reigns Alleluia, Alleluia For the Lord God Almighty reigns Alleluia [Chorus 1] Holy, holy Are You Lord God, Almighty Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the Lamb You are holy, holy Are You Lord God, Almighty Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the Lamb Amen