30 November 2018

I am ABBA's child - a song



This is a song I wrote and composed for children. They assert their identity of being a child of God, the Father in this song.

The tune of the song can be heard at this link
https://www.reverbnation.com/henriettadecruz/song/30256947-i-am-abbas-daughter-son-henrietta 

If any of you would like to teach children to sing this song, you are free to do so. I'll be happy to hear any audio or video recordings of this song


Song:       I am ABBA’s Child! 

Chorus: I am my ABBA’s daughter/ son (2)
               May I be more like Him!
                    I want to be more like Him!  

I want to learn, I want to walk
I want to talk like Him!
I want to work, I want to care
I want to be like Him!

          Chorus

He game me hands so I can help
He gave me lips so I can speak
A helpful word to those in need
And sing my songs of praise to Him!

     Chorus

I want to be all I can be – fulfill my destiny!
I want to see His will for me and do my best for Him.
He gave His best for me
So I’ll give my life to Him!

     Chorus

Modified Chorus:  
              We are our ABBA’s children! (2)
              May we be more like Him!
                   We want to be more like Him!  

~ written and composed by Henrietta Decruz 
                                       (Copyright 2018)




29 November 2018

Tell Me More About Christmas - A song


Christmas is coming once again. I felt it was time to write a new song about Christmas. I thought it would be great to have a song that is a conversation between friends? The idea clicked and this song 'Tell me more about Christmas' was born! 

I am sharing the lyrics here, it would be great if someone adds music to it and would like to use it. Feel free to visualise the four characters who are part of this song. Make a creative presentation that people can relate to well. All I would ask of those who use this song is to remember to give credit to me for the lyrics.  You could share a link to the audio/video of your presentation with me on Twitter - @henrietweets  

Here are the lyrics of the song. 

Tell me more about Christmas

1.      Voice 1 (non believer's question):
I heard about that silent night
I heard about the bright new star, the mistletoe
The reindeer and Santa Claus
Oh won’t you tell me more about Christmas…
Why do we celebrate this ‘so-called’ happy day?
Oh tell me, tell me – more about Christmas
I want to know!

2.      Voice 2 answers: (believer's answer)
Oh! Haven’t you heard the Christmas story?
How the angels sang on that blessed night
Sharing the good news of God’s glory
To some shepherds on a hill faraway
They shared that the King of kings was born tonight!
And they could go and see Him – He’s a baby in the manger
So the shepherds rushed to see the sight
And they found baby Jesus – with Mary and Joseph!

3.      Voice 1: (non believer) 
I have some more questions…
Why would the King of kings be born in a manger?
And why would shepherds rush to see a stranger?
Why do you rejoice at Jesus’ birth
When you know He later died on a cross?
Oh tell me more about this mystery
Cause when I think of it, I’m at a loss! 
Tell me tell me more about this mystery
For when I think of it, I’m at a loss! 

4.      Voice 2 answers: (believer)
Oh! That’s the reason that we all rejoice
You see the King of kings He had a choice
He could have chosen a palace but He chose an inn –
He could have lived as a king and sat on a throne
         but He gave it all up for me!
You see He did these things to set us free
From the sorrows that rob us of life!
He could have stayed in heaven on the throne
But He came as a babe just for you and me!

5.      Voice 3: (curious to know more) 
Hmmm… Your Jesus seems to be a wonderful guy
And you talk about Him as though you’ve really met Him!
I hear you pray a lot in Jesus name
Could you tell me more about Him?
The truth is I’ve been searching all my life
For the answers to some questions
You seem so happy ever since you found this Jesus
I really wish I could know Him too….

6.      Voice 4 answers: (happy 2nd believer) 
Wow! Sure! Let me tell you first that Jesus loves you!
When He left His throne – He was thinking of you!
He chose to give up everything He had
So you could find true peace and happiness too!
No matter what you did wrong in life                  ]
He was happy and willing to pay the price         ]           2
To set you free so you can enjoy                        ]
All the best in this life and eternity!                     ]

7.      Voice 2: (believer) 
Oh I’m so glad that we celebrate Christmas!
Wouldn’t you love to receive the gift of brand new life?
Oh how I thank Him for thinking about us
When He left His throne became a human for us!
So come let’s celebrate Christmas
For Lord Jesus became a baby for us
He lived His life on earth and then He died
To wipe away the tears we’ve cried!

Together
So come let’s sing –
Joy to the King!
Glory to God in the highest
Angels & saints
Sing praises to God
For giving us Jesus
The most wonderful gift of all!!!

I’m so glad it’s Christmas
I wish you a Merry Christmas!
Come let’s celebrate Christmas
The happiest birthday of all!!   

We’re so glad it’s Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas!
Come let’s celebrate Christmas
The happiest birthday of all!!  

Written by Henrietta Decruz (Copyright 2018)