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Shining Stars
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Song written for Tung Ling Seminary graduation service. Lyrics and Music : Ng Wah Lok
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Songwriter who writes worship songs from life experiences
Pastor Wah Lok has been a worship leader in Full Gospel Tabernacle since 1981. Over the last 25 years, he has written more than 100 songs. He holds a Masters Degree in Engineering, and worked as an Engineer, and later as a Senior General Manager of a steel company for 14 years. In 1999, he responded to God's call to full time service and took the position as Principal of Tung Ling Seminary. He also pastors a Full Gospel Tabernacle branch church in Kuala Lumpur. Pastor Wah Lok has released 2 albums entitled Every Time I Pray and Shining Stars. He also composed 9 melodies for the album Favored Chick by Barbara Tipper. One of his songs in that album, Harvest of the Field, co-written with Barbara Tipper won the Australian Gospel Awards for best hymn. His signature song Every Time I Pray , translated into Mandarin is sung in Chinese Churches across the world. He writes and teaches extensively on areas related to music, worship and song writing. Pastor Wah Lok is also the founder of Tabernacle Music. Visit his website at www.tabernaclemusic.net A member of the Malaysian Christian Songwriters' Network (MCSN) www.m-csn.com
Song Info
Genre
Pop Christian Pop
Charts
Peak #88
Peak in subgenre #15
Author
Ng Wah Lok
Rights
2001 Ng Wah Lok
Uploaded
February 20, 2006
Track Files
MP3
MP3 5.0 MB 128 kbps 5:25
Story behind the song
When I came out full time in 1999, my first task was to run the 3- month School of Ministry for Tung Ling Seminary. Being the Principal, I wanted to write a graduation song for the students. Another Bible School in Kuala Lumpur, The School of Acts has already been using my song "Approved in Every Way" as their graduation song for many years. Although I tried hard, the 3 months passed quickly and no inspiration came. I attempted to write again for my second School of Ministry in 2000. Again, no song came. In 2001, I was quite desperate for a song from the Holy Spirit. I shared with the students my desire and got them to pray for me. Well, it finally came on my third attempt. The students were overjoyed with the song and it became very meaningful to them. When the song was first sung at Tung Ling Seminary graduation service in 2001, a lady doctor approached me at the end of the service and interpreted my song to me. She told me the Holy Spirit spoke to her that the phrase "Glittering through the night" speaks of workers who will shine the light of the Gospel in difficult areas. What a revelation it was to me that evening. I was awed that some of our students may eventually serve in persecuted areas and be shining stars. This song left a deep impression on the graduating students and for this reason, I have decided that it should be my title track. Dan 12:3 "Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament, and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever"
Lyrics
Verse 1 My life is laid before Your throne My life is lived not for my own I've been touched by Your Spirit's power To be soldiers in this hour By Your grace, My life's been set ablaze Verse 2 My life's been touched by the Master's hand My life's been touched, to reach this land I've been called to preach Your Word I've been called to praise Your worth By Your grace, My life's been set ablaze Chorus:- Let Your fire burn, deep within my heart It will always be, a consuming fire Ever burning bright, a shining star Twinkling through the night Let Your fire burn, deep within my heart It will always be, a consuming fire A shining light, A shining star Glittering through the night The zeal of God is in my heart We'll be shining stars. Verse 3 My life is yielded to my Lord My life is yielded to the Cross A vessel of Your grace A vessel for Your praise By Your grace, My life's been set ablaze
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