| Led Zeppelin – Stairway to Heaven Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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The short version: King Belshazzar made a statu of gold and proclaimed that when the piper plays the tune everyone has to bow and worship the gold statue, but if you stand too long, you will be thrown into a furnace. But Daniel and his friends refused to bow to the golden statue. |
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| Led Zeppelin – Stairway to Heaven Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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Daniel 3 The Image of Gold and the Fiery Furnace 1 King Nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold, ninety feet high and nine feet [1] wide, and set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon. 2 He then summoned the satraps, prefects, governors, advisers, treasurers, judges, magistrates and all the other provincial officials to come to the dedication of the image he had set up. 3 So the satraps, prefects, governors, advisers, treasurers, judges, magistrates and all the other provincial officials assembled for the dedication of the image that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up, and they stood before it. 4 Then the herald loudly proclaimed, "This is what you are commanded to do, O peoples, nations and men of every language: 5 As soon as you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes and all kinds of music, you must fall down and worship the image of gold that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up. 6 Whoever does not fall down and worship will immediately be thrown into a blazing furnace." 7 Therefore, as soon as they heard the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp and all kinds of music, all the peoples, nations and men of every language fell down and worshiped the image of gold that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up. 8 At this time some astrologers [2] came forward and denounced the Jews. 9 They said to King Nebuchadnezzar, "O king, live forever! 10 You have issued a decree, O king, that everyone who hears the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes and all kinds of music must fall down and worship the image of gold, 11 and that whoever does not fall down and worship will be thrown into a blazing furnace. 12 But there are some Jews whom you have set over the affairs of the province of Babylon-Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego-who pay no attention to you, O king. They neither serve your gods nor worship the image of gold you have set up." |
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| Metallica – The Four Horsemen Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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This song is basically saying: The Bible is pure Rock and Roll! Jesus Rocks! Churches should be playing more Metallica songs and less boring hymns. |
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| Led Zeppelin – Stairway to Heaven Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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Oops, that story was a lot longer than I thought! I just did a cut and paste. I wasn't typing all of that out! Sorry. It's the famous story about "The writing on the wall" mentioned in the fist line of the second verse. The short version: The King of Babylon, Belshazzar, had a vision of a hand writing on the wall. No-one would tell him the truth because he was rich and powerful. No-one except Daniel (aka Belteshazzar) who told him that he was going to die and all his money and power couldn't save him. |
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| Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here Lyrics | 19 years ago |
| This song is about Modernism. It's about the loss of the soul through the secularising effect of industrialisation. People becoming more individualistic, getting lost in the great urban machine, surrounded by people by totally alone. No longer part of a united community, but part of a pluralistic conglomoration. | |
| Brand New – Seventy Times 7 Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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Matthew 18 21Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" 22Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.[1] 23"Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. |
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| Guns N' Roses – Live And Let Die (Paul McCartney cover) Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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The "open book" is The Bible. The Bible says "go out and preach the Gospel to All Nations" but because some people are so stubborn you've just got to let them go the Hell and save yourself! As it says in Matthew 8: 21Another disciple said to him, "Lord, first let me go and bury my father." 22But Jesus told him, "Follow me, and let the dead bury their own dead." |
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| Guns N' Roses – Knockin' on Heaven's Door Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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Matthew 7:7 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Revelation 3:20 Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me. Luke 13 24He said to them, "Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to. 25Once the owner of the house gets up and closes the door, you will stand outside knocking and pleading, 'Sir, open the door for us.' "But he will answer, 'I don't know you or where you come from.' 26"Then you will say, 'We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.' |
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| Metallica – Bad Seed Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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Romans 5 Death Through Adam, Life Through Christ 12Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all men, because all sinned-- 13for before the law was given, sin was in the world. But sin is not taken into account when there is no law. 14Nevertheless, death reigned from the time of Adam to the time of Moses, even over those who did not sin by breaking a command, as did Adam, who was a pattern of the one to come. 15But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God's grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many! 16Again, the gift of God is not like the result of the one man's sin: The judgment followed one sin and brought condemnation, but the gift followed many trespasses and brought justification. 17For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God's abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ. 18Consequently, just as the result of one trespass was condemnation for all men, so also the result of one act of righteousness was justification that brings life for all men. 19For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous. 20The law was added so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased all the more, 21so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. |
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| Metallica – ...And Justice for All Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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There are 144 references to justice in the Bible. eg: Deuteronomy 16:19 Do not pervert justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous. Follow justice and justice alone. |
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| Metallica – Nothing Else Matters Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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I meant to say, it is about getting to know Jesus for yourself and not listening to the false teachers. A lot of people call themselves Christians but have hijacked the faith for their own selfish purposes. So don't listen to all the crap from all those religious biggots, but get to know the real Jesus and find out for yourself. |
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| Metallica – Nothing Else Matters Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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I think this is about Jesus and false teachers: Matthew 23:23 "Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices–mint, dill and cummin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law–justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. Phillipians 1 15It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. 16The latter do so in love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. 17The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains.[3] 18But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. |
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| Metallica – Sad But True Lyrics | 19 years ago |
| Definately about Satan. The Father of Lies! | |
| Led Zeppelin – Stairway to Heaven Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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A few quotes spring to mind: "It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of Heaven." Daniel 5 The Writing on the Wall 1 King Belshazzar gave a great banquet for a thousand of his nobles and drank wine with them. 2 While Belshazzar was drinking his wine, he gave orders to bring in the gold and silver goblets that Nebuchadnezzar his father [1] had taken from the temple in Jerusalem, so that the king and his nobles, his wives and his concubines might drink from them. 3 So they brought in the gold goblets that had been taken from the temple of God in Jerusalem, and the king and his nobles, his wives and his concubines drank from them. 4 As they drank the wine, they praised the gods of gold and silver, of bronze, iron, wood and stone. 5 Suddenly the fingers of a human hand appeared and wrote on the plaster of the wall, near the lampstand in the royal palace. The king watched the hand as it wrote. 6 His face turned pale and he was so frightened that his knees knocked together and his legs gave way. 7 The king called out for the enchanters, astrologers [2] and diviners to be brought and said to these wise men of Babylon, "Whoever reads this writing and tells me what it means will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around his neck, and he will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom." 8 Then all the king's wise men came in, but they could not read the writing or tell the king what it meant. 9 So King Belshazzar became even more terrified and his face grew more pale. His nobles were baffled. 10 The queen, [3] hearing the voices of the king and his nobles, came into the banquet hall. "O king, live forever!" she said. "Don't be alarmed! Don't look so pale! 11 There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods in him. In the time of your father he was found to have insight and intelligence and wisdom like that of the gods. King Nebuchadnezzar your father-your father the king, I say-appointed him chief of the magicians, enchanters, astrologers and diviners. 12 This man Daniel, whom the king called Belteshazzar, was found to have a keen mind and knowledge and understanding, and also the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles and solve difficult problems. Call for Daniel, and he will tell you what the writing means." 13 So Daniel was brought before the king, and the king said to him, "Are you Daniel, one of the exiles my father the king brought from Judah? 14 I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you and that you have insight, intelligence and outstanding wisdom. 15 The wise men and enchanters were brought before me to read this writing and tell me what it means, but they could not explain it. 16 Now I have heard that you are able to give interpretations and to solve difficult problems. If you can read this writing and tell me what it means, you will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around your neck, and you will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom." 17 Then Daniel answered the king, "You may keep your gifts for yourself and give your rewards to someone else. Nevertheless, I will read the writing for the king and tell him what it means. 18 "O king, the Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty and greatness and glory and splendor. 19 Because of the high position he gave him, all the peoples and nations and men of every language dreaded and feared him. Those the king wanted to put to death, he put to death; those he wanted to spare, he spared; those he wanted to promote, he promoted; and those he wanted to humble, he humbled. 20 But when his heart became arrogant and hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne and stripped of his glory. 21 He was driven away from people and given the mind of an animal; he lived with the wild donkeys and ate grass like cattle; and his body was drenched with the dew of heaven, until he acknowledged that the Most High God is sovereign over the kingdoms of men and sets over them anyone he wishes. 22 "But you his son, [4] O Belshazzar, have not humbled yourself, though you knew all this. 23 Instead, you have set yourself up against the Lord of heaven. You had the goblets from his temple brought to you, and you and your nobles, your wives and your concubines drank wine from them. You praised the gods of silver and gold, of bronze, iron, wood and stone, which cannot see or hear or understand. But you did not honor the God who holds in his hand your life and all your ways. 24 Therefore he sent the hand that wrote the inscription. 25 "This is the inscription that was written: Mene , Mene , Tekel , Parsin [5] 26 "This is what these words mean: Mene [6] : God has numbered the days of your reign and brought it to an end. 27 Tekel [7] : You have been weighed on the scales and found wanting. 28 Peres [8] : Your kingdom is divided and given to the Medes and Persians." 29 Then at Belshazzar's command, Daniel was clothed in purple, a gold chain was placed around his neck, and he was proclaimed the third highest ruler in the kingdom. 30 That very night Belshazzar, king of the Babylonians, [9] was slain, 31 and Darius the Mede took over the kingdom, at the age of sixty-two. "How does it benefit a man to enherit the Earth and lose his soul" "Man cannot have two masters, he cannot serve God and money". |
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| P.O.D. – Breathe Babylon (feat. Dirt) Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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Revelation 17 The Woman and the Beast 1One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and said to me, "Come, I will show you the punishment of the great prostitute, who sits on many waters. 2With her the kings of the earth committed adultery and the inhabitants of the earth were intoxicated with the wine of her adulteries." 3Then the angel carried me away in the Spirit into a desert. There I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast that was covered with blasphemous names and had seven heads and ten horns. 4The woman was dressed in purple and scarlet, and was glittering with gold, precious stones and pearls. She held a golden cup in her hand, filled with abominable things and the filth of her adulteries. 5This title was written on her forehead: MYSTERY BABYLON THE GREAT THE MOTHER OF PROSTITUTES AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. 6I saw that the woman was drunk with the blood of the saints, the blood of those who bore testimony to Jesus. 7When I saw her, I was greatly astonished. Then the angel said to me: "Why are you astonished? I will explain to you the mystery of the woman and of the beast she rides, which has the seven heads and ten horns. 8The beast, which you saw, once was, now is not, and will come up out of the Abyss and go to his destruction. The inhabitants of the earth whose names have not been written in the book of life from the creation of the world will be astonished when they see the beast, because he once was, now is not, and yet will come. 9"This calls for a mind with wisdom. The seven heads are seven hills on which the woman sits. 10They are also seven kings. Five have fallen, one is, the other has not yet come; but when he does come, he must remain for a little while. 11The beast who once was, and now is not, is an eighth king. He belongs to the seven and is going to his destruction. 12"The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but who for one hour will receive authority as kings along with the beast. 13They have one purpose and will give their power and authority to the beast. 14They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings--and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers." 15Then the angel said to me, "The waters you saw, where the prostitute sits, are peoples, multitudes, nations and languages. 16The beast and the ten horns you saw will hate the prostitute. They will bring her to ruin and leave her naked; they will eat her flesh and burn her with fire. 17For God has put it into their hearts to accomplish his purpose by agreeing to give the beast their power to rule, until God's words are fulfilled. 18The woman you saw is the great city that rules over the kings of the earth." |
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| P.O.D. – Boom Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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Are they bragging about themselves? Seems like their being humble. They seem surprised by their success and saying "We'er not worthy" Isn't this song encouraging other Christians to preach the gospel, just like them? "Rush the stage, grab my mic, show me what you got" Well? wot u got? maybe not a lot. Doesn't matter, take your best shot! Spread the Word. Jesus Rocks! |
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| P.O.D. – Alive Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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The Holy Spirit is: Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, faithfulness, goodness and self-control. If a song is about any of the above, it is about God. |
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| P.O.D. – Alive Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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Jesus is The Way and The Truth and The Life. So if a song is about any of the above 3, it's also about God. Jesus is also, The Light of the World, The Bread of Life, The Living Water, The Alpha and Omega, The Good Shepherd, The Narrow Gate and The Lamb, The Beatiful Saviour, Wonderful Counselor, Risen Champion, Almighty King of Kings, The Humble Servant, The Friend above all Friends and the answer to all your prayers. If a song is about any of the above, it's about God. |
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| P.O.D. – Alive Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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This song is about God. God is love. If you don't know God, you won't be able to understand this song fully, althought you will have a limited understanding because you have experienced love in a limited capacity. Most songs are about God in some way or other because most songs are about something and God created everything, but basic rule of thumb, if it's about love, it's about God, because God is love. |
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| Black Sabbath – Evil Woman Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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Revelation 17 4The woman was dressed in purple and scarlet, and was glittering with gold, precious stones and pearls. She held a golden cup in her hand, filled with abominable things and the filth of her adulteries. 5This title was written on her forehead: WHORE OF BABYLON, MOTHER OF PROSTITUTES AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. 6I saw that the woman was drunk with the blood of the saints, the blood of those who bore testimony to Jesus. |
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| Black Sabbath – War Pigs Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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I can't see how the song can be regarded as Satanic, when it is obviously a warning against the forces and powers of Satan. Ozzy is clearly saying that warmongering politicians like Bush and Blair (or whoever it was when he wrote the song, their all the same anyway) are the real Satan worshippers. If you are in favour of war, then you are a supporter of Satan. Satan worshipers are not people who bite bat's heads off! Satan worshipers are the people with "Evil minds that plot destruction". Blessed are the peacemakers, for they are truly the children of God. |
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| Black Sabbath – Children Of The Grave Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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It's about the threat of nuclear war. It's a very similar theme to Bob Dylan's "Times, they are a changing" Basically, if people don't make a stand against the "Warpigs" then we're all going to be blown to Kingdom Come. It's time to re-release this song, because there's a new breed of Warpigs who seem intent on unleashing Armageddon upon us! |
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| Travis – Follow The Light Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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Jesus is the Way and the Truth and the Light. need I say more. |
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| Travis – Driftwood Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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Is your life without purpose or meaning? Mine was until I discovered Jesus. I felt buffetted around by life, not knowing where I was going, except to my grave. Until I saw the light and believed and now I know that I am going to Heaven! So, you really don't think that one day you will die and go to Hell? Good luck buddy. Jesus is the only way to Heaven. |
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| Travis – Turn Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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Surely "turn" means "repent!" You're not going to see the Kingdom Come unless you repent! You want to feel forever young? eternal life! In a World where you belong? Heaven! Matthew 3:2 and 4:17 - Repent! for the Kingdom of Heaven is near! |
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| Aerosmith – Angel Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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This is one of those "Jesus is my Girlfriend" songs. It' a common practice. Mainstream bands are reluctant to right specifically about Jesus and put off their secular fanbase. But look at the clues: "I've seen the Light" "save me" and "Angel" are all Christian terms. |
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| Aerosmith – Amazing Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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This is about a Damascene Conversion. It is about realising the truth about Jesus, just like Saul on the road to Damascus. Seeing the Light! Realising that all your sins are forgiven and knowing that Jesus is the way to Heaven. And saying a prayer for everyone who hasn't realised that yet. Jesus said in the sermon on the Mount: You are the light of the World. |
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| Coldplay – God Put a Smile Upon Your Face Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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You'll find the meaing of this song in the Bible. 9What shall we conclude then? Are we any better? Not at all! We have already made the charge that Jews and Gentiles alike are all under sin. 10As it is written: "There is no one righteous, not even one; 11there is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. 12All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one." Romans 3:9 You've got to say that you're on your way down, because no-one is righteous, not even one. So, the answer to the question where do we go? Heaven or Hell? must be Hell. Where do we draw the line? Good or Bad? We're bad. Who is good enough to enter into Heaven? No-one, everyone has sinned. BUT God gave us grace. Grace means giving something that has not been earned. Where do we go to fall from grace? You can't! God's grace is all encompassing. It includes everyone. There is no-one who is bad enough to be rejected by God. So, don't ever say you're on your way down! God won't reject you, but you can reject God. That's free will. Just Believe, and God will put a smile upon your face! |
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| U2 – I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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This is about going deeper in his relationship with Christ Jesus. You can't really explain to anyone who hasn't experienced the amazing power of God's holy spirit but Bono does well here: This burning desire that burns like a fire! That is the desire to know God and to go deeper in relationship with him and to experience all the good gifts he has to offer! It sounds crazy, I know. I was one of those who "held the hand of the Devil" myself. I rejected religion and in particular, Christianity, because it sounded so crazy, but amazingly, I have now experienced it first hand and I know it is real. If you really want to understand what this song is all about, you should find a Charismatic (Pentecostal) Church near you. |
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| U2 – When Love Comes To Town Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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This song is about God's amazing grace! It's about a sinner who was "lost" but was saved by Christ and his sins were forgiven. The train refers to the Ascension of Jesus "all the saints will be caught up in his train (as in a long robe)" The flame is the Holy Spirit The great divide is Sin that seperates us from God. |
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| Bob Dylan – All Along the Watchtower Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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As a convert from Judaism to Christianity, Dylan was probably preaching the Gospel. I believe he was making a reference to the parable in Mark's Gospel: The Parable of the Tenants "A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a pit for the winepress and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and went away on a journey. 2At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants to collect from them some of the fruit of the vineyard. 3But they seized him, beat him and sent him away empty-handed. 4Then he sent another servant to them; they struck this man on the head and treated him shamefully. 5He sent still another, and that one they killed. He sent many others; some of them they beat, others they killed. 6"He had one left to send, a son, whom he loved. He sent him last of all, saying, 'They will respect my son.' 7"But the tenants said to one another, 'This is the heir. Come, let's kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.' 8So they took him and killed him, and threw him out of the vineyard. 9"What then will the owner of the vineyard do? He will come and kill those tenants and give the vineyard to others. |
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