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Sunday, March 14, 2010

-The Color Green

I've been reading Souvenirs of Solitude by Brennan Manning, and in my mind, all Brennan Manning books have to be read to the soundtrack of Rich Mullins!  Here is one of my favorites......
The Color Green



"And the moon is a sliver of silver
Like a shaving that fell on the floor of a Carpenter's shop
And every house must have it's builder
And I awoke in the house of God
Where the windows are mornings and evenings
Stretched from the sun
Across the sky north to south
And on my way to early meeting
I heard the rocks crying out
I heard the rocks crying out

Be praised for all Your tenderness by these works of Your hands

Suns that rise and rains that fall to bless and bring to life Your land
Look down upon this winter wheat and be glad that You have made
Blue for the sky and the color green that fills these fields with praise

And the wrens have returned and they're nesting

In the hollow of that oak where his heart once had been
And he lifts up his arms in a blessing for being born again
And the streams are all swollen with winter
Winter unfrozen and free to run away now
And I'm amazed when I remember
Who it was that built this house
And with the rocks I cry out

Be praised for all Your tenderness by these works of Your hands

Suns that rise and rains that fall to bless and bring to life Your land
Look down upon this winter wheat and be glad that You have made
Blue for the sky and the color green

Be praised for all Your tenderness by these works of Your hands

Suns that rise and rains that fall to bless and bring to life Your land
Look down upon this winter wheat and be glad that You have made
Blue for the sky and the color green that fills these fields with praise"

I love this moment.....realizing that the color green is something to praise God for .....and that the color green gives praise to God because of Who He is - because He is the Creator!

If you want to hear some more great music, you should go visit Jen.  She collects great music every Sunday!



7 comments:

  1. Oh wow, that is beautiful! Thanks so much for the sweet puffy heart comment. :0)

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  2. Hi Tracie! So nice to have met you today! Thanks for stopping by to introduce yourself and leave your encouraging words:)

    I'm also friends with Angela Shelton...:)

    Have a great day!

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  3. That's a very nice song. I didn't know this singer.

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  4. I have never heard of this singer before but now I will have to check him out.

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  5. Thanks for participating in W&P Sundays!! I am new to this song but love it! Thanks for your comment and I have to say I completely understand what you mean about being far from church. So am I. Also a long story but I too miss it! I'd love to share more with you. Maybe through email!

    Thanks again for sharing!!

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  6. Oh how I LOVE Rich Mullins! I remember exactly where I was the day when I heard that he had gone to be with our Lord. What a sad day that was. He wrote some awesome and very powerful songs. I still listen to his music quite often. Thanks for sharing!

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