The Power of Music

Today I've been thinking a lot about the powerful influence of music. For good and bad. It's interesting to me how quickly bad lyrics can get stuck on repeat in my head. I'm trying to be more careful about the music I listen to.
However, today I've been thinking more about the influence music has for good. At church this morning I was literally blown away by the power of the organ! Together with the singing there were a couple of moments where tears came to my eyes. Music has such a beautiful, healing power for the soul! I want to share the lyrics with you of a well known hymn which really affected me deeply today. Read through the words and see how it affects you...

The Lord is my light; then why should I fear?

By day and by night His presence is near.

He is my salvation from sorrow and sin;

This blessed assurance the Spirit doth bring.

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The Lord is my light; tho clouds may arise,

Faith, stronger than sight, looks up thru the skies.

Where Jesus forever in glory doth reign.

Then how can I ever in darkness remain?

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The Lord is my light; the Lord is my strength.

I know in His might I'll conquer at length.

My weakness in mercy He covers with power,

And walking by faith, I am blest every hour.

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The Lord is my light, my all and in all.

There is in His sight no darkness at all.

He is my Redeemer, my Savior, and King.

With Saints and with angels His praises I'll sing.

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The Lord is my light; He is my joy and my song.

By day and by night He leads, He leads me along.

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The Lord Is My Light

Text by James Nicholson