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Greetings to all esteemed Hivers.

Its The Open Mic week show of week 262 with the them of **"HOLY WEEK"**

I am @wizj.


I'll participate for this week with a song **"OLD RUGGED CROSS"**

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In this song lies some salient meaning it carries. For the theme HOLY WEEK, the song fits in perfectly for me.

The composer showcased an emotional lift about a certain man who willingly accepted to suffer. Exposing himself and everything about him. All under him were exposed to the persecutors and executioners.

At a point, his skin were all attached together with his cloths because of torture and torment, beating and whipping.

The man named JESUS CHRIST accepted to undergo all these trails just to save the entire world. His BODY was no longer beautiful to behold. His face was no longer cute to approach; yet with the drops of blood from that face, we saw happiness and satisfaction and so became healed, saved and free.

We have nothing to express more than showing appreciation and be thankful.

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LYRICS:

On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,

The emblem of suff’ring and shame,

And I love that old cross where the Dearest and Best

For a world of lost sinners was slain.

So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross,

Till my trophies at last I lay down;

I will cling to the old rugged cross,

And exchange it some day for a crown.

Oh, that old rugged cross, so despised by the world,

Has a wondrous attraction for me;

For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above,

To bear it to dark Calvary.

[Lyrrics source](https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/618)

I wish to invite you to play keenly with your earpiece on and enjoy the slow and solemn progression that flows from this saxophone 🎷cover.

It's indeed amazing.

See you again.

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#SHALOM🤝🇳🇬

I AM WISDOM JAMES🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

Hello to you all.

I being you all peace, joy and love in this platform as we progress in our "**AFRI-TUNES**" weekly shows.

I am @wizj.


For this week 162, I will play a song by **BONGOS IKWUE** titled "**STILL SEARCHING FOR TRUE LOVE**.

BONGOS IKWUE is a NIGERIAN MUSICIAN who has a lots of songs to his name. The said song was done in 1978. A reggea funk/soul afrobeat with a very enticing rhythm.

The lyrics of the song captures a SEARCH for TRUE LOVE. By that, it means that to have a genuine love isn't that easy to come by. To have a long lasting and enduring love isn't a child's playing on his/her mothers'.

The singer stuck on, persisting and insisting that he won't give up but will still keep on searching till maybe one day he'll find.

Of course, he quoted the bible in Matt7:7 that when you search, you'll find. That gives so much hope on the threshold of searching; on the line keeping on the search without a stop until it is found.

Often times, we say in words LOVE. We joke so much about it so much so that, no one gets to know when there's seriousness in the expression.

However, love conquers everything and in love everyone lives happily and reproduce in themselves nothing but the fruit of love shared and received.

The song though done decades ago yet still has a freshly baked flavors that never spoilt nor soiled. What is that to us then?

It is simple, to love and try to give more assuring genuine love to others expressively without any reservation whatsoever.

Let us love and be-loved as well.

LYRICS:

Men I've been searching for... for true love,

Gotta keep right on searching till I find.

Nothing good comes easy, this I know.

Gotta keep right on searching till I find.

'Said I've been searching for... for true love,

Gotta keep right on searching till I find.

Nothing good comes easy, this I know.

Gotta keep right on searching till I find.

Men I've been trying hard,

Mighty hard to find true love.

But as yet, ain' had much luck.

But I'll keep trying till I find.

You know the Bible said:

If you seek, you will find.

Ain't no doubt, the Bible must be right.

Well I'll keep right on with my search.

[Lyrics source](https://genius.com/Bongos-ikwue-and-the-groovies-still-searching-lyrics)

**I AM WISDOMJAMES**

***THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY***!

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#SHALOM🤝

Hello Everyone.

Hive OPEN MIC. Week 261

I am @wizj.


In this week's theme of **BE RE-BORN**, I'll participate with a song titled: "**I SURRENDER ALL**" A song originally by JUDSON W. VanDeVenter written in 1896.

I am going to play the reggea version by Christafari feat Tiago costa.

Is a song of total surrendering of oneself to Jesus. The theme captures perfectly and it resonates in our hearts 💕 and minds the wonders of God's love for us.

All we truly have is our lives; then giving back to God in perfect condition and state as it was given to us. This means that, our life is precious and it ought not to be tempered with.

Being Re-born as the theme suggested for the week is; in otherwords, a letting go of the old self by accepting Jesus and his divine teachings of LOVE. As the son of God cordially joined together with his father in a greater union. Inviting us to share in the same rhythm of hope as sons in Jesus Christ.

However,as we awaits his victory over death; may he bless us in all our endeavors and favor all our undertakings. Amen 🙏.

LYRICS

All to Jesus, I surrender;

All to Him I freely give;

I will ever love and trust Him,

In His presence daily live.

I surrender all, I surrender all,

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

I surrender all.

Verse 2

All to Jesus I surrender;

Humbly at His feet I bow,

Worldly pleasures all forsaken;

Take me, Jesus, take me now.

I surrender all, I surrender all,

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

I surrender all.

[Lyrics Source](https://gccsatx.com/hymns/i-surrender-all/)

I wish you all a great time listening. Have a blessed EASTER CELEBRATION AHEAD

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#SHALOM🤝

Hello everyone. Its HIVE OPEN MIC WEEK 257 with the THEME: QUAREZMA.

I AM @wizj.


I shall play a song by FANNY CROSBY published in 1869.

It is a solemn song suitable for this period that we are in Christiandom called "LENTEN SEASON". Most particularly, to CATHOLICS who really observed this period with intense hope. Its a period to prepare for the death and resurrection of JESUS CHRIST.

It is a period of 40 days waiting in fasting, armsgiving and prayer.

The song has as its lyrics some basic prayers embedded.

At the foot of the cross drips out a fountain that gives life and hope to us. There At there cross, Christ gave it all to its very zenith.

Near the cross we come always to seek for life. He (CHRIST) do not hesitate to bless us by extending his hands upon us.

For this period, join us in remembrance to wait for that salvation which is to come by CHRIST alone.

After good FRIDAY comes EASTER SUNDAY where we are full with joy at his resurrection.

LyRICS:

Jesus, keep me near the cross,

There a precious fountain;

Free to all, a healing stream,

Flows from Calv'ry's mountain.

Refrain:

In the cross, in the cross

Be my glory ever,

Till my ransomed soul shall find

Rest beyond the river.

Near the cross, a trembling soul,

Love and mercy found me;

There the Bright and Morning Star

Shed His beams around me. [Refrain]

[Lyrics source](https://hymnary.org/text/jesus_keep_me_near_the_cross)

Have a blessed time listening to this piece.

#SHALOM🤝

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I AM WISDOMJAMES🇳🇬

Hi Everyone

It's AFRI-TUNES Week 155

I am @wizj.


For this week, I'll participate with an entry of a song by MOSES BLISS & CO titled "DARLING JESUS"

This gospel artists are well thriving in the music industry as well as creating impact on the spiritual lives of everyone around the world. Especially, those who've come in resonance with their songs.

The song itself trended in Nigeria last year so much so that it had a dance challenge. The vibes it employes cannot just be denied because the very moment you hear the instrumentation first, you're already made set unconsciously to shake our body.

"**DARLING JESUS**", is not so to say a new song rather the vibes is new. It is re-branded to be more appealing to the ears other than what you've always known it to be in a slow worship like manner.

When we address someone as "***DARLING***" it automatically means that such a person is dear to our hearts 💕. For us to sing and address JESUS as DARLING means also that he is so dear to our hearts 💕 and we hold him in high esteem regardless.

We on this other side of the world tried to make music more meaningful and appreciable. Kudos to all musicians with particular respect to Nigerian (African) musicians who thrived in the world of entertainment. Who brings the heavens down to the earth. Who made us see God in all things and in everywhere.

You sing, you praise God. You dance, you praise God. You pray, you praise God. All of these are an acknowledgement of his wonderment in our lives as his subject. Firmly, I could say with my whole heart that God exist and so I reverence him.

LYRICS

Darling Jesus darling Jesus

Oh my darling Jesus

You’re wonderful Lord

I love you soooo much darling Jesus

Oh my darling Jesus you’re wonderful Lord

Verse 1

Darling Jesus you no dey fail oh

Oh darling Jesus

You’re always on my case

Na you dey give me joy

Dey give me peace

So I thank you my Jesus, thank you my lord

[Lyrics source](https://www.google.com/amp/s/notjustok.com/lyrics/darling-jesus-lyrics-by-son-music-ft-neeja/amp/)

May God bless you as you listen.

See you again

#SHALOM🤝

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Hello

Greetings to you all

It's HIVE OPEN MIC WEEK-253 with the THEME: **DEAR DAIRY**

I AM @wizj.


I'll play a song by CYNDI LAUPER titled "TIME AFTER TIME"

It's a 1983 song done by her. Depicting the importance of time.

Focusing on the theme for this week; dairy is where we keep note to abreast ourselves as a reminder of an important events to come or some events and happenings that may have occurred.

However, all of these are done having time at the centre of it all. Because, every events happens in time and within time.

Dairy carries information around, anticipating the time that such event(s) will hold. In otherwords, if the event has happened already, it was in time and with time.

Lovely, the artist of the week placed it so perfectly "**DEAR DAIRY**", meaning that the dairy is dear since it carries and contains so much important facts and informations that helps man's everyday engagement and schedules.

So, its important to Keep your dairy well whether expired or current. Those information(s) you may think isn't relevant at the moment or even after using it may re-occur which will simply require a referral back to you past years dairy.

However, time is of essence. Therefore, it's time after time and just in time and with time everything goes on well.

@nicolebanilad you may like this too

LYRICS:

Lying in my bed, I hear the clock tick and think of you

Caught up in circles, confusion is nothing new

Flashback, warm nights almost left behind

Suitcase of memories, time after...

Sometimes you picture me, I'm walking too far ahead

You're calling to me, I can't hear what you've said

Then you say, "Go slow", I fall behind

The second hand unwinds

If you're lost, you can look and you will find me

Time after time

If you fall, I will catch you, I'll be waiting

Time after time.

If you're lost, you can look and you will find me

Time after time

If you fall, I will catch you, I'll be waiting (I will be waiting)

Time after time

[Lyrics](https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/cyndilauper/timeaftertime.html)

Trust to see you again another time.

Thank you for visiting.

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#SHALOM!🤝


Hello everyone.

Its AFRITUNES CONTEST WEEK 153.

I am @wizj.


For this week, I'll play an IGBO CATHOLIC HYMN titled "AYI ARIO GI... EZICHUKWU", meaning WE ASK YOU...KING or WE BESEECH THEE

This hymn is mostly song during Catholic worship at mass. It's a song of supplication and for those who are igbo; they'll perfectly understand deep.

Anytime the song is song at mass, you could feel its solemn move and goosebumps overshadows you without any invite.

Am offering to God our sacrifice with all our hearts 💕 begging him to accept it.

What do we have to offer to go's other than our very selves. The most perfect thing to do; however, this self offering isn't just physical but beyond that.

I all our dealings, it is most important to take into consideration others around us. By doing this, we extend that charitable hands towards another.

What does God love? Charity is what he so loved that we show to others too. Asking and asking and asking. Not tired of asking. But then again, appreciation to who you ask from after obliging you for more benefits.

Everyday is an opportunity for thanksgiving. Everyday is an opportunity to show love. Everyday is an opportunity to make sacrifice for others because go's showed us how to do that being that first to make sacrifice.

Trying something isn't a bad idea at all. So, trying kindness and love can not drain or kill or harm in any form. Rather, it gives strength 💪, encourages and often motivates.

For the lyrics, I got the English version of it👇

LYRICS


[For lyrics](

https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/12383409/anyi-ario-gi-we-beseech-thee-obimaria)

Stay blessed, be thankful and appreciate God through in others.

Thanks for stopping by. See you again

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#SHALOM!

To you all on HIVE Music Zone. I greet you with respect and love.

Its HIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL WEEK-120, ROUND-3

I am @wizj


For this third round of the contest, I shall play a cover of "**CAN'T HELP FALL IN LOVE**" the version of ANDREA BOCELLI.

When I saw this version performed by BOCELLI, I drew deep meaning to it. This man is visually impared yet spread the message which carries love. The voice he produced became a healing on the soils of his listeners and audience. That alone got me deeply involved to choosing to play it in his own version.

Love is a simply word yet profound and deep taking. Everyone in the world speaks about love. Everyday, on the pulpit in the Church, in the Mosque love is sang. Everywhere carries with it the four(4) letter words LOVE. And so it is said, the greatest is love.

Often times too, we misunderstood love to mean exploitation or manipulation. We use the language of love to deceive, exploit, play around others intelligence just to have our way.

How long then would we continue to misuse this?

》PUT DIFFERENTLY HOWEVER,

Coming into relationship. The song began with the saying of the wise just watching the fools rushing into love ♡.

Does it mean also that everyone who's inlove is a fool?

Obviously, to love one must turn foolish because there are things ordinarily one wouldn't do or engage in; yet can't help see them doing it.

The rivers deep, the mountains high with hill but with love all of those doesn't matter. One is genuinely going to sacrifice just because of love.

Hence, if you're inlove guard and protect it, trust it, adore it, respect it and above all remain genuinely in it.

LYRICS

Wise men say

Only fools rush in

But I can't help falling in love with you

Shall I stay?

Would it be a sin

If I can't help falling in love with you?

Like a river flows

Surely to the sea

Darling, so it goes

Some things are meant to be

Take my hand,

Take my whole life, too

For I can't help falling in love with you

[Fulll lyrics source](https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/elvispresley/canthelpfallinginlove.html)

Thank you for stopping by.

#SHALOM🤝

ESPAÑOL

A todos ustedes en HIVE Music Zone. Los saludo con respeto y amor.

Es HIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL WEEK-120, ROUND-3

Soy @wizj

Para esta tercera ronda del concurso, tocaré una versión de "**CAN'T HELP FALL IN LOVE**", la versión de ANDREA BOCELLI.

Cuando vi esta versión interpretada por BOCELLI, le encontré un significado profundo. Este hombre es discapacitado visual pero difundió el mensaje que transmite amor. La voz que produjo se convirtió en una sanación en los suelos de sus oyentes y audiencia. Eso solo me involucró profundamente para elegir tocarlo en su propia versión.

El amor es una palabra simple pero profunda y profunda. Todos en el mundo hablan sobre el amor. Todos los días, en el púlpito de la Iglesia, en la Mezquita, se canta al amor. En todas partes se lleva consigo la palabra de cuatro (4) letras AMOR. Y así se dice, el más grande es el amor.

Muchas veces también malinterpretamos el amor como explotación o manipulación. Usamos el lenguaje del amor para engañar, explotar, jugar con la inteligencia de los demás solo para hacer lo que queremos.

¿Cuánto tiempo más seguiremos haciendo un mal uso de esto?

》PUEDIÉNDOLO DE OTRA MANERA,

Entablar una relación. La canción comienza con el dicho del sabio que solo observa a los tontos precipitarse en el amor ♡.

¿Significa también que todo aquel que está enamorado es un tonto?

Obviamente, para amar uno debe volverse tonto porque hay cosas que uno normalmente no haría o en las que no participaría; sin embargo, no puede evitar ver a los demás hacerlo.

Los ríos son profundos, las montañas altas con colinas, pero con amor, todo eso no importa. Uno va a sacrificarse genuinamente solo por amor.

Por lo tanto, si estás enamorado, cuídalo y protégelo, confía en él, adóralo, respétalo y, sobre todo, permanece genuinamente en él.

LETRA

Los sabios dicen

Sólo los tontos se apresuran

Pero no puedo evitar enamorarme de ti

¿Me quedaré?

¿Sería un pecado

Si no puedo evitar enamorarme de ti?

Como fluye un río

Seguro que va al mar

Cariño, así va

Algunas cosas están destinadas a ser

Toma mi mano,

Toma mi vida entera, también

Porque no puedo evitar enamorarme de ti

[Fuente de la letra completa](https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/elvispresley/canthelpfallinginlove.html)

Gracias por pasar.

#SHALOM🤝

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Greetings to you all our esteemed HIVERS.

ITS HIVE OPEN MIC WEEK251 with the theme: HIGH SCHOOL.

I am @wizj.

To participate for this week, I shall play a cover of BETTE MIDLER "**FROM A DISTANCE**"with my saxophone 🎷


To be able to get to school would mean that we got to cover or beat some distances not once or twice but so many times till graduation.

However, high school is where we expand more our knowledge about the world. We gain exposure and gather experiences. We learn a whole lots of things that will practically enhance our future.

Unfortunately, it is not every one who have the opportunity of attending a high school. That not withstanding the fact that, even some who have attempted high school or not or those who have actually graduated could have some similar understanding of the basic things.

The difference will be clear in arguments and the placement of things analytically.

But then, another important thing is that high school brushes pure, cubwebbing all webbed mindset and showcases one to the reality about life and all.

Bette Midler portrayed much of meaning in his song. In all our distances, God is watching every move. Therefore, even in our distances, we oughtto have it in mind that there is a higher mind, a higher eyes looking. This presupposes carefulness and diligence in every of our actions.

LYRICS:

Verse 1]

From a distance the world looks blue and green

And the snow capped mountains white

From a distance the ocean meets the stream

And the eagle takes to flight

[Chorus 1]

From a distance there is harmony

And it echoes through the land

It's the voice of hope, it's the voice of peace

It's the voice of every man

[Full Lyrics source](https://genius.com/Bette-midler-from-a-distance-lyrics)

Stay connected even in distance my people for the beauty of it all is the HARMONY it builds.

Thank you for stopping by. See you again.

#SHALOM🤝

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Hello everyone. Welcome to JAMMING UNIVERSE.

UNIVERSO JAMMING Week-46

I am @wizj.


I'll be JAMMING with the song titled JAILER By ASA, Nigerian music artist.

This is my first jamming entry in this hallowed community; using my SAXOPHONE 🎷 along with Karaoke 🎤 instrumental.

[Source to instrumental](https://youtu.be/4RvuIT74mYI?si=KLN46ixUmyI1E7dY)

The song sang about equality despite our differences. In our respective carrier and endeavors, every human person ought to be respected, honored and referred.

What ever form you are, another too is in another form. Meaning that, each form ain't superior to the other.

All of us will die one day. Whether we lived thousand years does not matter; rather what matters is that death will knock and once it comes no one can escape or play prank on it.

She further depict in her song the biblical verse of:

>"***who's without a sin should be the first to pick up a stone***"

This was the very words of Jesus to the people who brought so to say a SINNER before him for judgement; and or probably condemnation. (Cf John 8:7)

Life is not all about your policies all of the time. You gotta rearrange yourself and accommodate others as same as you are.

In all of the philosophies that we might have, there must be some kind of accommodating zone for others. Throwing stone in the market place is but very dangerous because you might you hit one of your own.

Care is to be employed at every corner of our lives. Regarding others is a worthwhile thing to do.

Respect, love and cherish people. Pay homage, live and let live is a simple maxim that should guide everyone through life. The year is still fresh; so **LIVE AND LET LIVE**

LYRICS:

I'm in chains you're in chains too

I wear uniforms and you wear uniforms too

I'm a prisoner,

You're a prisoner too Mr Jailer

I have fears you have fears too

I will die, you sef go die too

Life is beautiful

Don't you think so too Mr Jailer

[Chorus:]

I'm talking to you jailer

Stop calling me a prisoner

Let he who is without sin -

Be the first to cast the stone Mr Jailer, Mr Jailer Man

[Full lyrics](https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/asa/jailer.html)

The question is: DO WE HAVE TO JUDGE SOMEONE?


Thanks for stopping by.

https://youtu.be/9MsvvzSBK0U?si=ARMSnidgHzWr1OXI

#SHALOM

ESPAÑOL:

Hola a todos. Bienvenidos a JAMMING UNIVERSE.

JAMMING UNIVERSO Semana 46

Soy @wizj.


Estaré improvisando con la canción titulada JAILER de ASA, artista musical nigeriano.

Esta es mi primera participación improvisada en esta sagrada comunidad; usando mi SAXOFÓN 🎷 junto con instrumental de Karaoke 🎤. [Fuente del instrumental](https://youtu.be/4RvuIT74mYI?si=KLN46ixUmyI1E7dY)

La canción cantaba sobre la igualdad a pesar de nuestras diferencias. En nuestras respectivas carreras y esfuerzos, cada persona humana debe ser respetada, honrada y referida.

Sea cual sea la forma en que te encuentres, otro también lo es en otra forma. Lo que significa que cada forma no es superior a la otra.

Todos moriremos algún día. No importa si vivimos mil años; lo que importa es que la muerte llamará a la puerta y una vez que llegue, nadie podrá escapar ni hacerle bromas.

Además, describe en su canción el versículo bíblico:

>"***Quien esté libre de pecado, que sea el primero en recoger una piedra***"

Estas fueron las mismas palabras de Jesús a las personas que trajeron a un PECADOR ante él para que fuera juzgado; y probablemente condenado. (Cf. Juan 8:7)

La vida no se trata solo de tus políticas todo el tiempo. Tienes que reorganizarte y adaptarte a los demás tal como eres.

En todas las filosofías que podamos tener, debe haber algún tipo de zona de adaptación para los demás. Tirar piedras en el mercado es muy peligroso porque puedes golpear a uno de los tuyos.

Debemos tener cuidado en cada rincón de nuestra vida. Tener en cuenta a los demás es algo que vale la pena hacer.

Respetar, amar y apreciar a las personas. Rendir homenaje, vivir y dejar vivir es una máxima sencilla que debería guiar a todos a lo largo de la vida. El año aún está fresco; así que **VIVE Y DEJA VIVIR**

LETRA:

Estoy encadenado, tú también estás encadenado

Yo uso uniformes y tú también

Soy un prisionero,

Tú también eres un prisionero, señor Carcelero

Tengo miedos, tú también tienes miedos

Moriré, tú también morirás

La vida es bella

¿No lo crees tú también, señor Carcelero?

[Estribillo:]

Te hablo a ti, carcelero

Deja de llamarme prisionero

El que esté libre de pecado,

sé el primero en tirar la piedra, señor Carcelero, señor Carcelero

[Letra completa](https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/asa/jailer.html)

La pregunta es: ¿TENEMOS QUE JUZGAR A ALGUIEN?


Gracias por visitarnos.

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#SHALOM

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