Stevenage (am)
I was having the Sunday off from Stevenage this week. I’ve asked Ali to write a recap; when he sends it through, I’ll update the post. Meanwhile, if you were there, why not post a comment. I’m keen to hear how it went.
Exeter (pm)
The songs we sang in Exeter this week were:
- God Of Wonders (Marc Byrd, Steve Hindalong)
- For Who You Are (Marty Sampson)
- Dove’s Eyes (Rick Pino)
- Better Is One Day (Matt Redman)
- Facedown (Matt Redman)
When I’m preparing for a time of corporate worship, there will sometimes be one song which stands out. When that happens, I will usually build the list around it. This week, that song was “Dove’s Eyes”.
The first two songs both went well; by that I mean people were connecting with God. During the next song however, something sweet happened. The lyrics are quite intimate and as we sang through the chorus, (singing of how much we love Him) I began to get a sense of how much He loves us; it was quite overwhelming and I failed spectacularly to communicate it to everyone present; nevertheless, I knew God was wanting us to know & experience afresh a deep sense of His love for us – and I believe others sensed that too.
We spent some time in “free worship” (improvising our own words and melodies) over the chords of Bb & C; using those chords meant that we could drift in and out of the next two songs which both have the same progression in places. During this time there was also a prophetic word which I thought confirmed what we sensed earlier and also lined up with the teaching which Mark had prepared.
I love it when different people come with different pieces of the puzzle which fit together to make a beautiful picture.
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God bless you! After reading about your Worship experience I agree that the Lord wants to let the body of Christ to know just how much He loves us .
I came in contact with your page because I was searching for the chords for Rick Pino’s song DOVE’S EYES and in the process of my search , so here I am. You said in your letter something about Bb & C, is that the key that song should be played in? Thank you for your help!
Your brother in Christ,
Jerry A. Harness
Hi Jerry,
I believe the song was actually written in the key of B, which I play in G using a capo on the 4th fret.
On this occasion, I moved the capo up to the 5th fret, so I could flow into the next 2 songs which are also played with the capo on the 5th fret.
The progression I was playing was capo 5, F (Bb) & capo 5, G (C).
I can email you a copy of the chords for Dove’s Eyes if you want.
Every blessing to you!
Mike
Hi Mike,
Thanks for sending me the Doves
Eyes song with the chords and lyrics! I sent you a reply on the other e-mail address and I hope you got it. That was the first time answering any reply , so that’s why you had received two . The first was my blunder, and the second was after my wife helped me . Anyway just in case you didn’t receive it, I wanted you to know the reason . It’s kind of interesting that you said you played the songs with the Capo on the 5th fret, because I thought that’s what it said. That tells you how much I know about Roman numerals. Then I realized it was on the 4th. I like it better playing in the key of C so the 5th fret was better for me.
Mike, I was wondering what your thoughts are on another Rick Pino song:( Your Love is Like ) I got the Chords and lyrics off the Internet, and for the verse they use Em7-Bm7 which I can agree with , but with the Chorus-E-F#4 to me that seems like too different of a change. To me it sounds better in C-D on the word (Love )is like the ocean )and what sounds like would be a tag Getting lost etc.: instead of B2-E ,and E-G#m-F#/Bb-B2 I like using G-C-
Em-D. Anyway I have no disrespect for the way that it’s put. I’m making it easier for me to play. What do you think?
God bless you ,
Your Brother in Christ,
Jerry a Harness
This is another great song from Rick Pino! I play this also in G with a capo on the 4th fret (B). Depending on what other songs I’m singing either side of it, I will play it with the capo in different positions (I’ve sung it with the capo on 2nd, 3rd & 4th frets).
In the verses I play C & G; the pre-chorus (Your love is like the ocean…) is C & D; the chorus (Getting lost…) is G, C, with a run up of Em, D/F# back to the G.
If you ever get an opportunity, go to an event where he & his band are leading worship – awesome!
It’s good to hear from you. Thanks for taking the time to write. I hope I’ve been of some help.
Every blessing,
Mike