This song is taken almost verbatim from the book of Acts. I really like it. This is one of the few on Widow City that Matt sings in. I really like the way that the lines become ambiguous in this song. Specifically look at,
waiting for the promise of her father ("Whereof you heard of me"). In the past
John baptized with water; now, with wine. But don't weep, he'll
Make sure:
See how "in the past can either be attached to the first or second line and still make sense.
This song is taken almost verbatim from the book of Acts. I really like it. This is one of the few on Widow City that Matt sings in. I really like the way that the lines become ambiguous in this song. Specifically look at,
waiting for the promise of her father ("Whereof you heard of me"). In the past John baptized with water; now, with wine. But don't weep, he'll Make sure:
See how "in the past can either be attached to the first or second line and still make sense.