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A Little More Like You (sax)
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A loose adaptation of 'O To Be Like Thee!' by Thomas O. Chisholm
progressive pop jazz blues country christian contemporary melody celtic orchestral bible sax musette
Many genres, Contemporary Christian, Lyrics, instrumentals
I write my own songs ;) I have a very diverse taste in music, from Pop to Classical, including Rock, Folk, Jazz, Country, World Music (Celtic, Romanian), Old Timey Stringband/Bluegrass, and Latin. All these styles are in my Christian Contemporary catagory. I usually write the music first, and then put words to the music. Though I don't sing good enough yet, I though I would put my instrumentals out along with my music. Generally, I think my music/lyrics are getting better, being more skilled now than when I started.
Song Info
Genre
Pop • Christian Pop
Charts
Peak #428
Peak in subgenre #72
Author
Dave Davis
Rights
2008
Uploaded
December 13, 2008
Track Files
MP3
MP3 4.0 MB • 128 kbps • 4:25
Story behind the song
It's been about a week (late Nov. 2008) since I got the music, and then, the words for this song. I somehow wanted the music to go with a message about wanting to be like Christ. I looked up in the hymn book and got some ideas. One of these, "O To Be Like Thee" (words by Thomas Chisholm) matched my music rhythm in spots. So, this is kind of a loose adaptation. It was a whole lot easier to adapt than to start fresh on the words (which could still happen). I have several chorus variations, and that is still up in the air, so to speak. The chorus comes from the experience at the Baptist church baptisms on Sunday night. Before the baptism, there would usually be some testimony of how that believer came to believe. A lot of times the Pastor would ask for evidence of a changed life. The children would say something like they treated their siblings better. The young mothers or fathers might talk about having more patience. The most popular thing said was that people felt more at peace. This was the usual thing, though the more dramatic conversions do happen
Lyrics
A Little More Like You (or "O To Be Like You") Oh, to be like You, Lord Blessed Redeemer, my longing and prayer Is to follow after You All my life through Gladly, I'd suffer loss Rather than treasure the world's promised wealth And its thrills will not fulfill Jesus, You will Chorus: Oh May I - Be a little more like You Smile a little more like You Cry a little more like You Consoling in tears Easing fears Bless a little more like You Live a little more like You (For-)give a little more like You Displaying Your grace In this place Oh, to be like You, Lord Full of compassion, forgiving and kind It's Your tender-hearted touch Thank You so much Helping the helpless one Cheering the fainting, with selfless concern Seeking sinners that are lost Bearing the cost (chorus) Oh, to be like You, Lord While I am pleading, fill me with Your love With Your Spirit, make me whole Heart, mind, and soul Make me a temple, Lord Fit for Your dwelling, a home for Your life: From a kindle to a glow May Your love grow (chorus) David Davis copyright 2008 (words based on "O To Be Like Thee!" by Thomas O. Chisholm) http://postadavisongs.50webs.com/ALittleMoreLikeYou.html
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