The centrality of Christ, the lover of our souls, the light of the world, everything else is like a shadow. Chad brings all of this out of this beautiful love story in Chapter 3. Calla Chung sings "Everything Else Is a Shadow".

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Lyrics to "everything else is a shadow"

On my bed at night

I sought for you

Whom my soul loves

Whose love is true

Looking  everywhere

Through every door 

You are all I need

All I’m searching for 

Chorus:

In the twilight 

I cling to You because

Everything else is a shadow

In the twilight 

Oh You are my love

Everything else is a shadow

But You are the light

As the day fades 

I am seeking the one

Who my souls loves

One  brighter than the sun

And my heart is glad

My love  secure

You are guiding me home

With love that endures

Bridge:

And when I found you

Then I held you close

Every heart beat is Yours

Don’t ever let go

Light of the world

Everything else is a shadow

In this encouraging episode we hear of the heroics of our Savior, coming to save His bride the church. Beautiful scripture, beautiful music, beautiful singing from Izzi, this is an episode that will stay with you through all the seasons. 

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Lyrics from "Arise My Love"

In this episode, Chad once again clears up some well meaning misunderstandings of this passage and encourages us with good news of God's love. Izzi Ray sings "Lily of the Valleys".

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Lyrics to "Lily of the Valleys"

Behold, you are beautiful

You are beautiful, my love; Behold, you are beautiful

And your eyes, they are like doves

But who am I, that you would love me

An ordinary lily of the valleys?

You raise a banner over me

Like the rising sun

Chorus 

I belong to You

You belong to me

The lily of the valleys

The lily of the valleys

Under the sun

Behold, our house is filled with love

At the table where we feast

Sweetest of apples and raisins

Our joy is released 

But who am I, that you would love me

An ordinary lily of the valleys?

You raise a banner over me

Like the rising sun

Chorus 

I belong to You 

You belong to me

The lily of the valleys

The lily of the valleys

Under the sun

Merry Christmas from Hidden Streams! Into the dark and miserable places comes the Lord of Hope, the God who brings laughter out of sorrow, hope out of depressions and contentment into our restless hearts. Chad's meditation on this Psalm is beautiful and compassionate. Wishing you all a blessed Christmas and the very best for you and your loved ones in 2025. Thank you for your support for this podcast. It takes a lot of work to put these together and we so appreciate your support in keeping this podcast going through all of the Psalms and now into Old Testament songs, and in the future, New Testament songs. 

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Hidden Streams wanted to finish the year with a celebration of the good and holy gift of love. Chad gives a beautiful meditation on the first chapter of the song of King Solomon, and Izzi Ray sings a beautiful song "Kiss Me". We wish all of our wonderful listeners a joy filled and Merry Christmas and may the peace of Christ be with you throughout the new year. 

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Lyrics to "Kiss Me" Song of Songs 1:1-15

I can hear You softly

Singing out my name

A Song of Songs 

Like a burning flame

The world’s greatest love song

That was ever penned

A Song of the ages (Songs)

And it will never end

Chorus

Kiss me  with the kisses of your mouth

Better than wine

Your love is all mine

Kiss me with the kisses of your mouth

The sun burned my skin

Touch me and heal my sin

Deep within

Deep within

Draw me near

I’ll come home to You

Across the desert sands

You carry me through

The heart of the Father

The wings of a dove

A Song of Songs or the voice of my Savior

Over the sea of love

Chorus

Kiss me with the kisses of your mouth

Better than wine

Your love is all mine

Kiss me with the kisses of your mouth

The sun has burned my skin

Touch me and heal my sin

Deep within

Deep within

Behold You are beautiful

We will always be together

The lover of my soul

Now and forever

This meditation is great for Advent, a season of waiting in expectation for all that is damaged and ruined to be made whole. Izzi Ray sings "Even In The Ruins".

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Lyrics for "Even In The Ruins"

We wait for restoration

When you make all things new

A new earth and heaven

And we will be one with You

In love and redemption

Let the heavens be glad

In Your glorious perfection

Together we stand

Chorus:

Even in the ruins

Hope is emerging

Even in the ruins

Forgiveness occurring 

So much decay, corruption

sin and destruction

But Your glory remains

Even in the ruins

Even in the ruins

You are here

And all nature groans together 

As we wait for the dawn

When You gather Your children

And every tear is gone away

In love and redemption

Let the heavens be glad

In Your glorious perfection

Together we stand

Bridge:

Let the sea roar

Let the fields rejoice

Let the trees sing out

As we answer Your voice

In this celebratory passage we hear of some of the great attributes of God, our God, the God that loves us. Incredible and great encouragement for us all. Colin Heinrich sings "We sing Glory".

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Lyrics to "We Song Glory"

From day to day, 

From year to year, 

We share good tidings among the nations

Sing to the Lord 

through all the earth

Everyone proclaim your salvation

Splendor and majesty, Gladness and strength are in Your place

You came and dwelt  among us

Covering Your people with Your grace 

Chorus:

We sing glory

To the God of the ages 

Glory

To the first and the last

We sing glory

For all your wondrous works

Tremble before him, all the earth

Tremble before him, all the earth

Verse 2

Not by riches, or worldly wisdom

politics,  or false religion 

There is no other, You are the One 

Who made the earth and heavens

Splendor and majesty, Gladness and strength are in Your place

You came and dwelt  among us

Covering Your people with Your grace 

Chorus:

We sing glory

To the God of the ages 

Glory

To the first and the last

We sing glory

For all your wondrous works

Tremble before him, all the earth

Tremble before him, all the earth

You are holy and should be feared

But You beckon us draw near

You are holy and should be feared

But You beckon us draw near

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Chad meditates on the salvation story found here in Chronicles 16. We are blessed beyond belief, for eternity. God brings everything together in His perfect time, and we can become dismayed when our timetables don't line up. Still He knows what is best and His mysterious ways bless us for eternity. Jeff Anderson sings "A Millionfold"

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Lyrics to "A Millionfold"

You are faithful

For a thousand generations

To a covenant You made

With Abraham, Isaac and Jacob

Our inheritance was paid

With no strength in our hands

We travel a cross the sands

With Your protection 

Wandering the desert 

Our only hope is Your direction

A millionfold

A thousand times a thousand souls

Undeserving, here we stand

upon this land

Because of Your love 

Because of Your faithful word 

Oh Jesus

We give glory and thanks

Unto Your name forever

Unto Your name forever

 You guard Your beloved

With Your outstretched arm

You say “Don’t touch my anointed ones,

do my prophets no harm!”

In the lonely desert places

You multiply Your grace

And You feed us at Your banquet

Spread out a table  in this place

A millionfold

A thousand times a thousand souls

Undeserving, upon this land

Here we stand

Because of Your love 

Because of Your faithful word 

As beloved children

We give You thanks

Unto Your name forever

Unto Your name forever 

In this Thanksginving season, this song of David is truly appropriate. We can take no good thing for granted, but in everything give thanks to God. Chad gives a beautiful meditation on this passage, cautioning us from getting tied down with the cares of this world, when the true eternal riches are ours forever in Christ. Jeff Anderson sings "Tied Down".

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Lyrics to "Tied Down"

When I was a child

I ran after things I cherished

Things I desired

Led to my soul despairing

When I was lost in my own little town

You sought me 

You found me

You came to me, when I was tied down

Chorus:

I was tied down

By my own hands

Charms had their way

I was enslaved

I was tied down

You untangled me

To Your great name

Glory and honor  Lord for eternity

To Your great name

Glory and honor  Lord for eternity

Your yoke is easy your burden is light

You Opened my eyes then You gave me sight

When I was lost in my own little town

You sought me 

You found me

You came to me, when I was tied down

And I will sing your praise

In my heart I’ll give you thanks

In my heart I seek your presence

And I live in Your love and grace

Under Your mercy

Under Your mercy