Songs We Sing (12.13.2009)

We occasionally get asked what this or that song was after services. So, I thought I'd provide a small service to CCJ'ers and the general lurkers out there. I'll list each song and give you the original artist and/or songwriter and a few details. If you'd like to purchase the original song, I suggest using iTunes or Amazon's MP3 Store.

For the services of December 13, 2009, we sang:

Awesome Is The Lord Most High
Written by Cary Pierce, Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Jon Abel, 2006. This song appears on the Chris Tomlin album "See The Morning." More and more CCJ'ers are paying attention to the chorus. :-)

Little Drummer Boy
Written by Katherine K. Davis, Henry Onorati, Harry Simeone, 1941. This is, of course, not a true story. It does, however, give us a story of something we should strive for - to bring Jesus what we have whatever our circumstances. Our talents have been given to us by God, we should give them back to Him.

O Little Town Of Bethlehem
Written by Phillips Brooks, 1867. Music by Lewis Redner, 1868.

I Celebrate The Day
Written by Matt Thiessen, 2003. I love this new song about a fresh look at Christ's birth. Get it free for a limited time here.

What Child Is This?
Written by William C. Dix, 1865. Music: "Greensleeves," 16th Century English melody.

O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Author unknown (i.e. this one is VERY old - like 12th Century old). Get Narrow Path's version via the iTunes Store. First service folks ... we really messed this one up today. :-(