29 April 2024

Lyrics inspired by Faith
I had the thought months ago to track down lyrics/songs inspired by Faith; specifically looking at mainstream artists—those who normally are not listed under the Christian music genre. The research started off slow, but soon picked up with a fever. Artists from Justin Bieber to Johnny Cash and numerous song writers in between popped up. I picked 10 songs from different artists who were inspired by faith. I’m not saying I know the artist’s actual beliefs; just that they were inspired. If you have any you would like to add, put the songs title and artist’s name in the comments below. I saw another 20 more songs that fit the bill but I had to stop somewhere.

Jesus, well, He’s my friend
He took me by the hand…
Jesus is just alright with me
Doobie Brothers – Jesus is just alright

I waited patiently for the Lord
He inclined and heard my cry
He lifts me up out of the pit
U2 – 40

Your world was made for you by someone above
But you choose evil ways instead of love
You made me master of the world where you exist
Black Sabbath – Lord of This World

Nothing you can know that isn’t known
Nothing you can see that isn’t shown
There’s nowhere you can be that isn’t where you’re meant to be…
Beatles – All you need is love

For like a thief in the night, He’ll
Replace wrong with right
When He returns
Bob Dylan - When He returns

Think about it, there must be a higher love
Down in the heart or hidden in the stars above
Without it, life is wasted time
Whitney Houston and Kygo – Higher Love

Jesus, take the wheel
Take it from my hands
Cause I can’t do this on my own
Carrie Underwood – Jesus, Take the Wheel

I really wanna know you
I’d really wanna go with you…
I really wanna show you, Lord…
George Harrison – My Sweet Lord

* GH said was written as a way to bring different religions together

Kyrie eleison down the road that I must travel
Kyrie eleison through the darkness of the night
Kyrie eleison where I’m going, will you follow
Mr. Mister - Kyrie (Kyrie eleison meaning Lord, have mercy)

Kill that calf and call the family round
My son was lost but now he is found
Cause that’s the way for us to get along
Rolling Stone – Prodigal Son

You don’t need no baggage
You just get on board
All you need is faith
Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart – People Get Ready

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