This is a compilation of Christian Youth songs to be published in book form when the list is complete. Meanwhile, during "Beta" status, you may make a copy for your own personal use. Please SHARE any Recommendations you have for EDITS. E-mail dale@suncoastMUSIC.com
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FORMAT: Lead-sheet, with Guitar Chords (diagrammed) and NOW we're in the process of adding realistic guitar, and simple MIDI accompaniment TRAX! To listen to the melody, chords and TRAX, have your computer play the MIDI files attached to the PDF display. (Your Media-Player must have MIDI enabled.) *Some songs available for piano and voice, at www.SingPRAISE.tv
Chords employed: C F G G7 Am D Dm "Charity....defined" is I Corinthians 13:4-8a, 13 verbatim from the King James Bible. Attempts to supplant the word "charity" with the word "love" leave a communication gap. Dale DeBlock
This "Charity" medley combines both Opus 1 and Opus 2, with a 4-measure instrumental break between. One version includes the mandolin melody, the other just the guitar accompaniment TRAX.
Chords employed: C F G G7 Am D Dm Em(opt) "Charity....applied" is I Corinthians 13:1-3, 13 verbatim from the KJV Bible. It tells how our good deeds must be motivated by that special, selfless, beneficent love that is charity. Dale DeBlock
Chords employed: D G A A7 *"Clothed By The Tailor" is based upon Matt. 6:28-34 and Psa. 23:5, and sung at a "clippety-clop" western gait. "I will seek first the Kingdom....and all I need shall be added unto me. I'll be clothed by the tailor who fashioned the lily; I'll be fed at the table he's prepared for me." Dale DeBlock
Chords employed: D G A A7 Em *"Come, Let Us Reason" is a scripture-based song, communicating God's urging to accept His gift of salvation. Dale DeBlock Isaiah 1:18, Ezekiel 33:11 & Revelation 22:17
Chords employed: Bm B A F# F#m G C# (All are accessible, and four have very similar patterns.) *"The Desert Shall Rejoice" is in a minor key (B-minor), has a Hebrew flavor, and is a joy to sing. The second time through, an exciting counter-melody is added. The text is from Isaiah 35. Dale DeBlock
Chords employed: D G A *"His Lovingkindness" is built on adapted excerpts from Psalm 42:8-ll "His lovingkindness in the day time, and in the night his song........ I'll praise him, my Rock and my God." Dale DeBlock
Chords employed: C F G G7 Am *"I Believe On Jesus' Name" is a traditional style song of devotion and commitment. (5 verses) It's biblically sound, and serves well as an invitation hymn. Dale DeBlock
Chords employed: C D F G G7 Am "I Would Sing Praise" is an expression of the desire to express the gratitude and wonder generated by God's wondrous grace. Dale DeBlock
Chords employed: C F G G7 Dm Em "If It Be True" confronts one with the obviously just consequences of rejecting God's gift of eternal life. Dale DeBlock
Chords employed: D G A A7 Em B7 *"In Heavenly Places" is an adaptation of Ephesians 2:4-7a. "But God...has raised us up...and has made us sit together in heavenly places, with Christ Jesus". Dale DeBlock
Chords employed: D G A A7 *"In Your Will, By Your Power" is a song of Commitment, and Reliance upon God's Enabling: In your Love I will live. With your grace, I'll forgive; Search your Word to know your will, and learn your way. In your strength I will stand, Hear your call, heed your command; In your will, by your power, day by day. I'll seek your face every day, Sing your praise upon my way. Light my path, take my hand. My commission, Lord, expand; In your will, by your power Lord, I pray. Dale DeBlock
Chords employed: D G A *"Jesus Is Lord" takes its power from I Corinthians 12:3 "No man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost." Dale DeBlock
*Chords employed: C F G "Lord, You Are Worthy" is a beautiful melody, reciting reasons why praise is an appropriate response to His blessings. Dale DeBlock
