THE WORLD AS IT SHOULD BE > SONGS FOR THE KINGDOM

Introduction Music

Music is one good way to let the Good News enter our hearts. Throughout this series we are suggesting some songs from a variety of genres for reflecting on the Kingdom. Take a listen and see what speaks to your tastes and heart. View all songs for the series here.

With Every Act Of Love - Jason Gray

In this infectious pop song, Jason Gray sings of how "heaven touches earth" as we "bring the kingdom come."  Fair warning: this may get stuck in your head.  Lyrics are below.
Sitting at the stoplight
He can't be bothered by the heart cry
Written on the cardboard in her hands
Oh, but when she looks him in the eye
His heart is broken, open wide
And he feels the hand of God reach out through him
As heaven touches earth

Refrain:
Oh, we bring the kingdom come
Oh, with every act of love
Jesus, help us carry You
Alive in us, Your light shines through
With every act of love
We bring the kingdom come
There's silence at the table
He wants to talk but he's not able
For all the shame that's locked him deep inside
Oh, but her words are the medicine
When she says they can begin again
And forgiveness will set him free tonight
As heaven touches earth

God put a million, million doors in the world
For His love to walk through
One of those doors is you
I said, God put a million, million doors in the world
For His love to walk through
One of those doors is you
Written by Jason Gray and Jason Ingram.  © 2013 Centricity Music Publishing, Nothing Is Wasted Music (ASCAP) / Sony-ATV Timber Publishing, Open Hands Music (SESAC)
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This World - Caedmon's Call

Caedmon's Call delves into the challenge of Kingdom living as broken people in a broken world, amidst beautiful harmonies.
There's tarnish on the golden rule
And I want to jump from this ship of fools
Show me a place where hope is young
And people who are not afraid to love

Refrain:
This world has nothing for me
And this world has everything
All that I could want
And nothing that I need

This world is making me drunk
On the spirits of fear
So when he says who will go
I am nowhere near
And the least of these look like criminals to me
So I leave Christ on the street
This world has held my hand
And has led me into intolerance

And now I'm waking up
And now I'm breaking up
But now I'm making up
For lost time
Live performance of this song

Words & music by Derek Webb
© 1995 Cumbee Road Music ASCAP
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Father Thy Will Be Done - Carolyn Arends

Somewhat eclectic late-90s rock from Canadian singer-songwriter Carolyn Arends delivers a repetitive appeal for the Kingdom.
When I cannot ask for more / Father, Thy will be done
When I rail at heaven's door / Father, Thy will be done
When my faith in You is strong / Father, Thy will be done
When my strength is almost gone / Father, Thy will be done... 

Refrain:
Father, thy will be done / Father, thy will be done
I want to see your kingdom come / Thy will be done...

When I cry to You in prayer / Father, Thy will be done
When I don't believe You're there / Father, Thy will be done
When I feel Your gentle hand / Father, Thy will be done
When I just don't understand / Father, Thy will be done

When I'm walking in the light / Father, Thy will be done
When my heart is black as night
When You give what I desire / Father, Thy will be done
When You take me through the fire / Father, Thy will be done
Written by Carolyn Arends © 1997 Sunday Shoes Music 
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