WAY UP [Single]

I Know A Place 6.19.23.version1

For A Broken Heart

주님의 사랑으로 나아가리
어두운 곳에 빛을 전하리
우리의 손길로 세상을 감싸
희망의 메시지를 전하리

함께 걸어가 주의 길을 따라
사랑으로 품는 이 세상
선교의 사명 마음에 새기고
주님과 함께 나아가리

주님의 길

05 Banks of the Chestatee

Reminder

we've got to keep them close
precious pages, boxset cases
the likings youve amassed
you autumn enthusiast
we've only got one brain
only so much we can absorb in a day
cant stop the pictures playing
whilst we lie there contemplating
how could we rehearse?
for such a blessing, such a curse
how can we perform?
in such a strange time to be
born into an age
where don't shake and hands aren't raised
and long gone people are praised
for the hands they shook and the questions they raised
its easy to believe
humanity has an ace up its sleeve 
who will save us? the trees
or it looks as though we're down on our knees

A Strange Time

I wrote and recorded this Christmas song perhaps 10 years ago or so.  It's a peaceful song about preparing for Christmas and the Holidays.  I LOVE CHRISTMAS!  I believe in Jesus Christ and I believe that he is the Savior of Mankind.  So naturally, I love the months heading up to Christmas day and New Year's Day.  I pray for the peace of mankind every holiday season, but sadly we just always seem to have evil leaders doing evil things, and war every year.  Why can't we all be kind and live in peace?  I wish I knew.

It's Time For Christmas!

Recorded a while back - acoustic - I removed the reverb and changed the name, then found it acceptable.

The Weight

“Pray the gay away” is a song I wrote about the declaration of love’s power against all odds. It speaks to standing strong in the face of opposition, and trusting in the divine force that connects us all. Love is sacred, and no judgment can dim its light. No matter how much some people will choose to oppress, we are still here. 

We will be here. 

We will not go quietly into that good night.

In our love lies our power. 

~Lucas

LYRICS

Verse 1:
In the love of a thousand wishes,
In the light of a million dawns,
There you are,
Out of the silence like a guiding spark.

Verse 2:
I try to see, but my vision falters,
Holding hands as the light gets softer,
In the night, you’re the only thing I see.

Pre-Chorus:
In our house, but we don’t feel at home,
In our chests, our weathered heartstrings,
We are the world, keepers of our fire.

Chorus:
Won’t let them take this away,
I’m in the streets while I pray,
They can’t break us, come what may,
Our hearts grow louder every day.

I won’t let them take this away,
I’m in the streets while I pray,
They can’t break us, come what may,
Our hearts grow louder every day.

Won’t let them steal this today,
Won’t dare pray this gay away,
We are here to stay,
No matter what they say.

pray the gay away

Quand le mal t'assaille, subtil et caché

A Place I Know is a series of thematically-based podcasts shaped by Jon Aaron '72, who has worn many hats in his 47 years at McDonogh–alum, teacher, coach, director, and parent. 

Over the last two years, he has gleaned from more than 120 interviews a blend of school history and personal anecdotes woven together by original songs and underscoring from alumni and students.

I Know A Place 6.19.23.version1

McDonogh School

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