Jesus, lead us to the Father

By Sam Hargreaves | Added 3rd July 2007
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I wrote my LST dissertation critiquing "romantic" imagery in worship songs, with the contention that intimacy with God is better expressed in the context of the Trinity. This aims to apply that thinking in a simple worship song. I think it is as we share in Jesus' relationship with the Father, in the power of the Holy Spirit, that we can "draw near" to God. The three sections can be sung over one another as a "cumulative round", which is an easy way to get a congregation singing in harmony. It is also something of a musical picture of the Trinity - three distinct lines, singing as one. It has been used by a number of churches and printed in the Spring Harvest 2005 and Songs for the King books.

Jesus, lead us to the Father,
by your Spirit, help us draw near.

As we come with awe and gladness,
help us draw near.

Alleluia, alleluia,
help us draw near.

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Another lovely way to encourage the choir to sing in parts. There are lots of different ways it can be arranged and it always creates a worshipful atmosphere.
Kate Law-Jones at 15:24 on 30th August 2011
YOU ARE A BLESING TO ME AND MY COMUNITY. GOD BLESS YOU. MIRIAM FIGUEROA
miriam figuera at 18:47 on 7th September 2011
a cappella, chamber orchestra, acoustic guitar, full band at full pelt... It works.
Simon Bray at 16:18 on 19th September 2011
Have used this several times as a gentle call to worship, and taught as a round to the congregations at our church. Simple, beautiful and profound.
Daren Allder at 15:06 on 20th September 2011
Agree with Simon's comments. Take time to teach the church their parts and let it build - beautiful
Chris Franklin at 17:32 on 28th September 2011
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