OUR FATHER ©Don Stott 2025
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Some years ago I wrote a version of 'The Lord's Prayer" on the guitar. I have now updated the tune using Ai at Suno.com. OUR FATHER ©Don Stott 2025
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Here's the link to the original Christmas story called "Dan's Christmas Surprise." See the video below that I created based on the story. Some years ago I wrote a number of songs with tunes on the guitar. I have now taken the lyrics and added Ai backing tracks. I have the rights to these songs and I request that you ask permission if you are going to use them. The lyrics are in the Songs and Stories section of Eliab.com. You can contact me via email [email protected]
A Seat of Grace - lyrics are in this Eliab Blog below This reflection was read as an introduction to the congregation singing the hymn "Jesus what a beautiful name". I wrote the words and then later added the spoken 'semi-rap' version which may be of interest to others. Spoken Reflection: Jesus, What a Beautiful Name Jesus—what a beautiful name. Not just for the melody it carries, but for the mercy it holds. It’s the name that breaks through darkness, That whispers peace into chaos, That lifts the weary and restores the broken. His name is freedom. Not the kind the world gives and takes away, But the kind that sets captives free-- From shame, from fear, from the weight of our past. Jesus—what a beautiful name. He bore our sorrow, yet He brings us joy. He carried our shame, yet He crowns us with grace. He walked to the cross, and walked out the grave bringing hope to the faithful followers. There is no other name like His. No other name that calms the storm, That heals the wound, That speaks love so deep it silences every lie. So we speak His name-- Not as a ritual, but as a refuge. Not as a habit, but as a hope. Jesus. Beautiful. Powerful. Faithful. And in that name, we find our lasting peace. ©Don Stott, Eliab.com
This is the traditional music of Go Tell it on the Mountain with new words in the verses. The music is public domain.
The music in the verses is repeated with the last note in the second line of each verse staying on the same note instead of going up. The words are based on the Bible passage from Acts 14 with the call to share the Good News about Jesus. (Chorus) Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere, Go tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is Lord! From Antioch they journeyed with fasting, prayer, and grace, The Spirit sent them forward to every tribe and place. With courage born of heaven, their mission clear and true- They told of Christ the Saviour , and we are called there too! Chorus- Go tell it on the mountain... They preached the word with boldness, though some refused to hear, Still many hearts were opened, and joy replaced their fear. They carried hope unshaken, God's word like flame unfurled- And now we bear the calling, to share it through the world. Chorus- This mission stands before us, together bold we stand- To spread His love and mercy and follow His command. So let us speak with purpose, and live the truth we sing, Proclaiming hope and mercy, found only in our King. Chorus- © words Don Stott, Eliab.com Even There Before the song, before the light, in hush of dawn or darkest night, when words fall short, or none appear-- -God listens. Even there. In broken hallelujahs rung, by weary hands or trembling tongue, through shadows deep or plaintive prayer-- -God listens. Even there. When gladness dances, sorrow sighs, beneath bright stars or stormy skies, when fear and faith bring one to prayer -God listens. Even there. In grateful praise and quiet plea, by lifted hand or bended knee, through silence deep when burdens tear - God listens. Even there. So let the music now arise, from longing hearts and tear-stained eyes; He hears us, meets us, leads us near-- -God listens. Even here. © Don Stott. Eliab.com June 28. 2025 Listen to the Song version of "Even There" © Words&Music Don Stott, Eliab.com A Seat of Grace
(A poem inspired by 2 Samuel 9. The story of David and Mephibosheth.) In Lo-debar, he hides from foes A broken man with nothing, knows His name was once of noble breath, Yet now he faces fear and death., A crippled child, from a fallen line, His shattered past, no hope to find. A king now rules, his throne is vast-- Would mercy come, or shame still last? Then word arrived, a call so strange, King David summoned him by name! His heart beat wild, his thoughts ran deep, Would judgment come? Now time to weep? Before the throne, he bowed so low, Expecting wrath—expecting woe Yet David spoke, "Do not be scared, For Jonathan, your father, cared." "For love he bore, and bonds we made, This kindness now shall never fade. Your father’s house I now restore, Your brokenness is lost no more." And then his words—so rich, so true, "You'll eat with me, be made anew." A seat was set, a place was found, Where once was loss, now grace abounds. Not by his strength, nor by his name, But endless love, no longer blame. The crippled child now robed with worth, Sat at the table, graced from birth. So take this hope, O heart distressed, No wound nor shame shall leave you pressed." For grace still seeks the lost, the lame-- God calls them forth, restored by name. DonSong. (c) Eliab.com May 2025 A Seat Of Grace Song versions by Don Stott Lyrics and music (c) Eliab.com , June 27. 2025 Holy Hallelujah!
Lyrics: Don Stott (based on the Bible story, “The Rich Young Ruler”-Mark 10:17-21) Tune: ‘Hallelujah’ - written by Leonard Cohen@Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC 1. A man asked “Teacher, what should I do? I seek eternal life that’s true. He’d kept God’s laws, but something was still wanting. The Lord replied, “leave all behind Give to the poor and show you’re kind Then follow me and find your hallelujah!” Hallelujah x 4 2. The ruler turned aside, his heart was torn His love of means made him forlorn Now count the cost, stay close by Jesus side For treasures here will fade away While hope and love is sure to stay Praise God in heaven, holy hallelujah! Hallelujah x 4 3. The message here for you and me Is love the Lord wholeheartedly God’s kingdom can’t be bought with worldly wealth So, what’s worth more, your stuff or soul? Come seek Christ, he’ll make you whole Rejoice, give thanks, praise God, hallelujah! Hallelujah x 8 (Don Stott - Eliab.com October 9 2024) The background for this poem is Matthew 1:18-25 .
It was used as part of a sermon on this passage and was read with an improvised piano backing. The Carpenter's Cradle Timber now fashioned, and rough sanded down With piles of fresh shavings strewn on the ground. The carpenter ponders each joint and straight edge Puts down his tools upon the work ledge. Now things to consider, Jo turns to his chore. With his dream, does it mean that God wants much more? The angel commanded him,"Mary must stay". It's now clear his fear shouldn't stand in their way. With each hammer and join, things start to take shape He's resolved to move forward, he can't hesitate. Shifting his stool, he then starts to plane. Sometimes it's hard to go 'gainst the grain. Finally he sighs, 'It's all God's design!' As his weathered hand feels what's smoothed, now fine. By and by, baby Jesus, a gift to mankind Will no longer rest in a meagre old manger But will peacefully rock in this carpenter's cradle. © Don Stott http://eliab.com |
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