Bob-Fitting Dream
Since long long time ago in (not) Bethlehem, I had this dream that I would one day stand on the same stage as Bob Fitts as a background vocalist. As I'm writing this now, and listening to the old, old Hosanna! Music Praise Worship album - Proclaim His Power with Bob Fitts, those songs make my heart leap. I'm getting excited all over again that this dream has come true.
In my early days as a Worship Vocalist (formerly called Back-up Singer) in the Worship Ministry, the Church I have been serving in used to take, quite extensively, songs from Hosanna! Music. So I was inevitably exposed to those albums, following and buying almost all the releases volume after volume (cassette format hor). In fact, my vocals and harmony techniques developed the most with the help of those praise and worship albums.
In those days, where vocals sounds clearer than the instrumentals, and songs are composed to the vocal range comfortable to both genders, it is easy to catch the lyrics without having to refer to the cover. Nowadays, in most cases, the opposite is true.
Anyway, one of the prominent Worship Leaders then was Bob Fitts. I liked his songs a lot, especially the ones from the abovementioned album. Listening to those songs again brings joy bubbling up from within. I still like them. Not because it was a good trip down memory lane, but I really like the words, melody and harmony of the songs and the feel of the music. I think we used every single songs in that album. On the side, I also like Kelly Willard's vocals. Her voice blends well, yet when you hear it, you know it's hers.
So...my Worship Vocalist team is singing with Bob Fitts for both services tomorrow! Woohoo! I'm flipping somersaults! We had a taste of it at this afternoon's rehearsal. He still look as good despite some grey hair. Gentle, soft spoken. No airs. I tried to contain my joy and excitement. Shouldn't have told Jason, cos after that say out loud in front of Bob Fitts, "It's Cynthia's dream come true". So embarrassing lah! I nearly fell down the stage.
Having said all, I'm humbled by God's love and faithfulness, that he remembers my 15-year-old dream when I laid it down at His feet.
Sacrifice
by Bob Fitts
Verse 1:
Oh, this must be the hardest hill I've ever climbed
For I must sacrifice you, promised son of mine
And so I go to worship with you by my side
And trust a sacrifice He will provide
Chorus 1:
And though I cherish you, I must now offer you
To Him who is the Giver of all good things
And though I cherish you, I will now offer you
For surely He could raise you up again
(second time) For surely He will raise you up again
Verse 2:,
Here on this alter, Father I lay all my dreams
And offer back to You this child You've given me
Oh, son you must believe He's called us to obey
And by His love He'll make a better way
(Chorus 1)
Bridge:
O Abraham, O Abraham
Now that I know you fear My name
Withhold your hand
O Abraham, O faithful man
Your only son, he's not the one
Behold the ram, Behold the Lamb
Verse 3:
It must have been the hardest thing He's ever done
When God the Father sacrificed his only son
The one that He most cherished gave His life away
And by His love He made a better way
Chorus 2
And so I cherish you, and so I honor you
For truly You're the Giver of all good things
And so I cherish you, and so I honor you
Your sacrifice is now the King of kings
Chorus 3:
Jehova Jireh, He has provided
The sacrifice of love no man could ever pay
And what He requires of you and me
Even the hardest thing
Your blood, O Christ
Your sacrifice gives me strength to obey
In my early days as a Worship Vocalist (formerly called Back-up Singer) in the Worship Ministry, the Church I have been serving in used to take, quite extensively, songs from Hosanna! Music. So I was inevitably exposed to those albums, following and buying almost all the releases volume after volume (cassette format hor). In fact, my vocals and harmony techniques developed the most with the help of those praise and worship albums.
In those days, where vocals sounds clearer than the instrumentals, and songs are composed to the vocal range comfortable to both genders, it is easy to catch the lyrics without having to refer to the cover. Nowadays, in most cases, the opposite is true.
Anyway, one of the prominent Worship Leaders then was Bob Fitts. I liked his songs a lot, especially the ones from the abovementioned album. Listening to those songs again brings joy bubbling up from within. I still like them. Not because it was a good trip down memory lane, but I really like the words, melody and harmony of the songs and the feel of the music. I think we used every single songs in that album. On the side, I also like Kelly Willard's vocals. Her voice blends well, yet when you hear it, you know it's hers.
So...my Worship Vocalist team is singing with Bob Fitts for both services tomorrow! Woohoo! I'm flipping somersaults! We had a taste of it at this afternoon's rehearsal. He still look as good despite some grey hair. Gentle, soft spoken. No airs. I tried to contain my joy and excitement. Shouldn't have told Jason, cos after that say out loud in front of Bob Fitts, "It's Cynthia's dream come true". So embarrassing lah! I nearly fell down the stage.
Having said all, I'm humbled by God's love and faithfulness, that he remembers my 15-year-old dream when I laid it down at His feet.
Sacrifice
by Bob Fitts
Verse 1:
Oh, this must be the hardest hill I've ever climbed
For I must sacrifice you, promised son of mine
And so I go to worship with you by my side
And trust a sacrifice He will provide
Chorus 1:
And though I cherish you, I must now offer you
To Him who is the Giver of all good things
And though I cherish you, I will now offer you
For surely He could raise you up again
(second time) For surely He will raise you up again
Verse 2:,
Here on this alter, Father I lay all my dreams
And offer back to You this child You've given me
Oh, son you must believe He's called us to obey
And by His love He'll make a better way
(Chorus 1)
Bridge:
O Abraham, O Abraham
Now that I know you fear My name
Withhold your hand
O Abraham, O faithful man
Your only son, he's not the one
Behold the ram, Behold the Lamb
Verse 3:
It must have been the hardest thing He's ever done
When God the Father sacrificed his only son
The one that He most cherished gave His life away
And by His love He made a better way
Chorus 2
And so I cherish you, and so I honor you
For truly You're the Giver of all good things
And so I cherish you, and so I honor you
Your sacrifice is now the King of kings
Chorus 3:
Jehova Jireh, He has provided
The sacrifice of love no man could ever pay
And what He requires of you and me
Even the hardest thing
Your blood, O Christ
Your sacrifice gives me strength to obey
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