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PREPARE THE WAY
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A light-hearted and fun folk rock song about John the Baptist and the baptism of Jesus Christ, based on the book of Mark, chapter 1. This song clip comes from 70x7's new 2012 CD release, "Born Again and Again..." The CD is available at 70x7.com.
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Since 1996, 70x7 has been reaching out to the world with contemporary music that witnesses to the glory of God.
Seventy Times Seven reaches out to the world with contemporary Christian music that witnesses to the glory of God. The band performs a repertoire that includes over 60 original CCM songs and more than 500 of the most popular Christian songs ever written, ranging from classic hymns to modern praise and worship choruses and CCM hits. 70x7 partners with church ministries and faith-based organizations throughout the region in both the concert and worship settings. Seventy Times Seven was founded by B.J. Collins in 1996, and began publishing recordings on the 70x7.com website in 1997. The band's songs have been heard by listeners from all over the world, and there have been over three million downloads and streams of the band's music from online music websites. The songs of 70x7 have risen to the top of the Christian charts on several indie music websites, and the band enjoyed several weeks as the #1 Christian rock artist on the ReverbNation chart shortly after the release of the Born Again and Again album in 2012. 70x7 founder B.J. Collins is the director of contemporary worship at Mount Lebanon United Methodist Church, and he also serves as music minister at Jefferson United Methodist Church in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania. 70x7 co-writer and bassist/vocalist Bo Collins is the worship leader at Hamilton Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park on Thursday evenings.
Song Info
Genre
Rock • Folk Rock
Charts
#826 in subgenre Peak #1
Charts
Peak #3
Author
B.J. Collins
Rights
2000
Uploaded
January 12, 2015
Track Files
MP3
MP3 3.6 MB • 128 kbps • 3:56
Story behind the song
Performers: B.J. Collins - keyboards and vocals, Bo Collins - bass guitar and vocals, Al Mosovsky - drums, and Shawn Opfer - guitar.
Lyrics
Way back in the days when John the Baptist was preaching in the wilderness, he said, "Repent in your heart, for the kingdom of heaven is nearer than you'd ever guess." For this is he who was spoken of by the prophets who came before us. The voice of one crying in the desert... Prepare the way of the Lord! He wore camel hair clothes with a leather belt - he ate honey and bugs for food. The people came out to him to confess their sins and be baptized in the river too. For this is he who was spoken of by the prophets who came before us. The voice of one crying in the desert... Prepare the way of the Lord! Make straight paths for Him. Prepare the way of the Lord! Make straight paths for Him. Prepare the way of the Lord! He saw the temple priests by the water and told all the people "they're a brood of vipers." Someone warned them to flee from the coming wrath of the Father so they entered the water. "Where is fruit of your own repentance? The axe is at the foot of the tree. And every tree that does not make fruit will be cut down and thrown in the fire!" Make straight paths for Him. Prepare the way of the Lord! Make straight paths for Him. Prepare the way of the Lord! "I baptize you with the water of repentance, but soon will come One who's mightier than I! He will baptize you with fire and the Spirit, gather up all the wheat, and throw the chaff in the fire." Then Jesus came to the River Jordan to fulfill the Father's prophecy. He rose up out of the water, the heavens opened up for Him to see. Then the Spirit of God descended on Him like a dove and a light. A voice from heaven said "this is my Son who I love, and with whom I am pleased" Prepare the way. Prepare the way. Prepare the way of the Lord. Prepare the way. Prepare the way. Prepare the way of the Lord. Prepare the way. Prepare the way. Prepare the way of the Lord. Prepare the way. Prepare the way. Prepare the way of the Lord. Prepare the way. Prepare the way. Prepare the way of the Lord.
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Ganimead
Mar 25, 2011
A very lively and enjoyable track. An excellent way of getting the word across ~ worked for me! Great Production
Spiritwind pop
Jan 31, 2009
Great job on this song! Excellant vibes and message! 5 stars for ya Spiritwind pop