A new, original song written to say goodbye to one who's made a difference in my life.  

“(In Her) Wake” by Dave Martin
		
If you throw a pebble in a pond 
And ripples form around,
The edges spread until they’re met,
Causing them to bounce.
And the direction of their reflection
Shifts with each new interaction,
But it all began with that first stone
And the one who tossed her down.

What if that pebble knew
The one who cast her was the Lord?
That her only job was to fly true 
On the path He set her forth?
As the ripples of her life spread
And touched everyone around,
She knew who to thank for
All the love that surrounds her.

I hope to be 
Like that stone.
I hope that I can be as humble,
And trust the path I'm on. 
And I believe the stone was chosen
For the waves that she would make.
And I will be forever blessed
To have stood in her wake. 

As time moves on, the crest that circled
‘round the stone will calm.
When the one who set her on her way
Says It's her time to move on.
And she may be a thousand miles 
Away by and by,
But it won't break the waves that 
Touched my heart and changed my life.

What if that pebble knew
The one who cast her was the Lord?
That her only job was to fly true 
On the path He set her forth?
As the ripples of her life spread
And touched everyone around,
She knew who to thank for
All the love that surrounds her.

I hope to be 
Like that stone.
I hope that I can be as humble,
And trust the path I'm on. 
And I believe the stone was chosen
For the waves that she would make.
And I will be forever blessed
To have stood in her wake. 

In Her Wake (Demo)

Debuted on May 22, 2016, "I Call Your Name" is a sing-along pop song based on a simple, catchy piano hook.  The vocals have a Billy Joel-like quality to them, and that might be because he's my earliest musical hero.  I hope you enjoy getting this one stuck in your head today!

​The original worship song "I Call Your Name" by Dave Martin performed by the GIPC Band at Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church on Grosse Ile, Michigan on Sunday, May 22, 2016.

"I Call Your Name" by Dave Martin

When I’m in need of strength, I Call Your Name.
When I feel joy, I do the same, I Call Your Name.

When I see someone in pain, I Call Your Name.
If I just want to say thanks, I Call Your Name.

When winds blow and tears flow,
I know there’s someone who will hear. 
I cry out, and no doubt,
You’re always near.

When the sin’s not worth the price, I Call Your Name. 
And when I think of your sacrifice, I Call Your Name. 

At the moment of my birth, as I was welcomed to the earth,
In my first cries as I exclaimed, it was then you called my name. 
When I was washed as just a babe, even though I can’t explain,
I would never be the same, that was when you called my name.

Oh, I Call Your Name!
Oh, I Call Your Name!
I Call Your Name!
I Call Your Name!

When winds blow and tears flow,
I know there’s someone who will hear.
I cry out, and no doubt,
You’re always near.

I Call Your Name!
I Call Your Name!
I Call Your Name!
I Call Your Name!

Sunday Morning Live, Vol. 2

I Call Your Name (Live)

A song written when my son turned to me in church and whispered "Is the service done?"

Is The Service Over?
By Dave Martin

The plate is full and the cup is empty
We sing, "Praise God, all creatures here below."
My arm around my son next to me,
He turns to me and whispers,
Is the service over? Is the service done? 
Not yet, son.

My finger traces the hymnal words.
Hearing you sing always makes me smile.
My son someday I might even watch you
Walk up this sanctuary aisle.
Is the service over? Is the service done? 

I hope you take your light into the world,
Shine it bright throughout your life. 
Remember it’s what you say and do 
And how you love that make you you. 

The organ rings its final chord,
Amen my friends, Amen my Lord. 

Take your light into the world,
Shine it bright throughout your life. 
Remember it’s what you say and do 
And how you love that make you you 

So many people have never known
A mind and heart so good as your own. 
What could you do if you choose to share?
It’s my prayer you’ll learn 
That it’s never over. It’s never done. 

Is the service over? Is the service done? 
Not yet, son.


Is The Service Over? (Final Demo)

A direct response to the Coronavirus pandemic, these songs were written for virtual services of the Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church.  Styles vary from acoustic pop to music theater to combo jazz and more.  This playlist is growing as new songs are written and recorded.  A CD and online streaming release is coming soon.

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