Another Freebie: Woman on the Roof (2 Samuel)

I just posted another freebie download over on the Scripture to Music Collective site.  This song is from 2 Samuel, and I'm really excited about this one!  I can't remember writing a song in this story-telling style, using just one phrase to act as a chorus and give the song a cohesive feel.  Maybe there is an official name for this type of song but, if there is, I don't know it. :)

Please let me know what you think!  If you'd like to download it, just click the down arrow icon.  You can also embed any of these songs or the whole set on your blog or website if you're feeling so inclined and generous.

Woman on the Roof (2 Samuel) by Caroline Cobb

The story of King David and Bathsheba from 2 Samuel chapters 11 and 12.

"In this song, the story found in 2 Samuel 11-12 is told from King David's perspective.  Elsewhere in the Bible, King David is described as a 'man after God's own heart,' but here he falls far short of that description as his 'innocent' desire spirals into adultery, deceit, and finally murder.  But when the prophet opens David's eyes to his horrid sins, he repents.  Although this story is full of the ugliest sins and the terrible consequences of sin, God redeems it and makes it part of the greater Story (see Matthew 1:6 in the context of Matthew 1).  I love how He does that." - Caroline

Lyrics:

Free download: Nahum: Oh, Nineveh

I just posted a new song to the Scripture to Music Collective site here!  That's 10 songs posted for 7 books of the Bible.  Only 59 more books to go...


When I signed myself up to write a song for every book of the Bible in a year, I thought about books like Leviticus, Song of Solomon [*blush*], and pretty much all of the minor prophets (like Nahum) and thought to myself "those will be hard ones".  Although this song is definitely not a "feel-good" song, it sure feels good to check one of those tough books off the list.


Song Description:
Nahum was going to be one of those books for which it would be nearly impossible to write a song.  It is a book about God's wrath and judgement against an evil city called Nineveh, and Nahum really doesn't hold back in his vivid descriptions of what that judgement will look like. This book reminds us of the all-consuming heat of God's wrath which, according to Scripture, all sinners against a holy God deserve.  It should freak us out, to be honest.  And ultimately, it should make us thankful for Christ who absorbed God's wrath on our behalf.

Oh, Nineveh (Nahum) by Caroline Cobb

Full Lyrics:

The Missing Piece

The intro to The Jesus Storybook Bible (Ellie's Christmas present - shhh don't tell her) is worded in such a beautiful way, and it is making me very excited about and thankful for Christmas :)  Here is a short excerpt:    

There are lots of stories in the Bible, but all the stories are telling one big story.  The story of how God loves His children and comes to rescue them.

It takes the whole Bible to tell this story.  And at the center of the story, there is a baby.  Every story whispers his name.  He is like the missing piece of the puzzle- the piece that makes all the other pieces fit together, and suddenly you can see a beautiful picture.' 

Today, I am thankful that at Christmas we celebrate this great gift - the sending of that missing piece that brings out the beautiful picture.  In the Old Testament, things seems pretty hopeless for God's people, for they'll never get it right or obey the whole Law.  But their great Help arrives when a helpless baby is born in Bethlehem.  He is that missing piece that all of the prophets foretold, and the only one who could fulfill all that the laws required.  And, in love, He gave Himself up for us.

Here's a longer excerpt from the intro.  The whole thing is amazing!

Now, some people think the Bible is a book of rules, telling you what you should do and shouldn't do.  The Bible certainly does have some rules in it.  They show you how life works best.  But the Bible isn't mainly about you and what you should be doing.  It's about God and what He has done.

Other people think the Bible is a book of heroes, showing you people you should copy.  The Bible does have some heroes in it, but (as you'll soon find out) most of the people in the Bible aren't heroes at all.  They make some big mistakes (sometimes on purpose).  They get afraid and run away.  At times they are downright mean.

No, the Bible isn't a book of rules, or a book of heroes.  The Bible is most of all a story.  It's an adventure story about a young hero who comes from a far country to win back his lost treasure.  It's a love story about a brave prince who leaves his palace, his throne- everything-to rescue the one he loves.  It's like the most wonderful of fairy tales that has come true in real life.

You see, the best thing about the story is- it's true.

There are lots of stories in the Bible, but all the stories are telling one big story.  The story of how God loves His children and comes to rescue them.

It takes the whole Bible to tell this story.  And at the center of the story, there is a baby.  Every story whispers his name.  He is like the missing piece of the puzzle- the piece that makes all the other pieces fit together, and suddenly you can see a beautiful picture.'