Saturday, April 17, 2010

Saturday Feature

So from now on, I’m going to use Saturdays to feature a poet or songwriter whom I admire for his or her use of language and meaning. Today’s feature is John Mark Mcmillan.

He is a singer/songwriter from North Carolina. You’ve probably heard a rendition or two of one of his more popular songs, “How He Loves” but this guy is a wealth of poetic worship. I love his stuff. Here are the lyrics to his song “Skeleton Bones.”

Peel back our ribs again
and stand inside of our chest.
We just wanna' love you
We just wanna' love you

Peel back the veil of time
And let us see You with our naked eyes
We just wanna' love you
We just wanna' love you

We want your blood to flow inside our body
We want your wind inside our lungs
We just wanna' love you
We just wanna' love you

Skeleton bones stand at the sound of eternity
On the lips of the found
And gravestones roll
To the rhythm of the sound of you
Skeleton bones stand at the sound of eternity
On the lips of the found
So separate those doors
And let the son of resurrection in.

Oh let us adore the
Son of Glory drenched in love
Open up your gates before him
Crown Him, stand Him up

{hear the song here}

3 comments:

  1. WOW Andy! You are so right, he is amazing. His lyrics speak deeply and He has such an amazing way with words and emotions. By the end of the video, I found myself singing along even when I haven't heard this song before!Thanks for posting this! It is very moving and his love for God is truly breathtaking!

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  2. Thanks Katie. I'd also recommend his song "How He Loves."

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  3. I've heard that song a lot! Its beautiful!

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