Hey Writers! For June I thought it would be fun to do what I'm calling a "copycat" challenge. It's a great way to learn and give yourself a structure that works to start from. Here's what I'm thinking: Pick a congregational song you love to sing. Then study the structural parts like syllable count per line, rhyme scheme and overall form. For example: Your copycat song could be based on "His Mercy is More". In that case, you'd be writing a 6/8 song at about 121bpm. You'd have 3 verses and a chorus. The verses would be 4 lines of 11 syllables each. Your verse rhyme scheme would be AABB. The title of your song would be in line 2 and the end of line 4. Like last month, writing within these kinds of boundaries can often spark creativity, AND the strictness also gives you a solid start. What also would be fun is when you post, DO NOT tell us what song you are copying. Let's see if we can figure out what the song is just based on your own finished product. HAPPY WRITING!!

Hey everyone! Sorry I’ve been so MIA here in the WWR of late. It’s been a season of transition as I am now bi-vocational serving as a pastor unpaid and starting a new job in real estate. The last month has been taking 90 hours of classes and passing my real estate licensing exam so haven’t had a lot of time to write or listen or comment here. How’s everyone doing?

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Greetings all, Here's one that I cowrote with my friends Michael Logsdon and Barbara Chen. Verse 1 What did the cross achieve When Jesus bled and died No greater love to see Than Christ the crucified And do I come in vain No Jesus took my shame And all my guilt is cast away In the shadow of the cross Verse 2 Where is the King of kings Who wholly justifies Behold he here redeems And justly satisfies Who else could pay the cost Who else would bear such loss And take the wrath of God for us In his wounds upon the cross Verse 3 O death where is your sting That fruit of Adam's doom Is crushed at Calvary And buried in the tomb The finished work of grace Will be our hymn of praise All glory be to Christ who saves Hallelujah for the cross Tag 1 The finished work of grace Will be our hymn of praise All glory be to Christ who saves Hallelujah for the cross

Hello! @Sarah Steele and I have been working on this song about Jesus' second coming, based off of Malachi 4:1-3 and Zechariah 12. We would love your input on the lyrics more specifically, there are some spots where we can't find the right phrase. If you have any other input about the overall song that you think should be reworked please let us know. Thanks! VERSE 1 When you appear in glory, You will break open the skies. All of your foes will tremble, For the Victor has arrived! And when you appear in power, You will set creation free. All of the earth will worship And will shout its jubilee! // For the end of suffering --or-- And when you appear in power With a voice of roaring seas We will fall down and worship At the sound of your decree --or-- And when you appear in power With a face of blazing sun We will fall down and worship For the/our victory is won CHORUS On that day, we will see the Living Cornerstone. On that day, you will wipe our tears away. On that day, every knee will bow before your throne Oh, how we long, how we long — for that day! VERSE 2 When you appear with fire, You will rectify all wrong. Sin will be crushed forever, For your righteous hand is strong. And when you appear in splendor, Mighty angels by your side, You’ll bring us home to Heaven, For you’ve purified your bride. BRIDGE Come, Lord Jesus, come, oh come! (We are waiting here for you.) Come, Lord Jesus, come, oh come! (Come and make all things new.) Come, Lord Jesus, come, oh come! (We are waiting here for you) Come, Lord Jesus, All: Jesus, come, oh come! FINAL CHORUS On that day, you will rise with healing in your wings On that day, the dead will rise in victory?? // we will stand before our King?? On that day, ever near, you fin’lly will appear. Oh, how we long, how we wait To see the dawn of that day When you will make all things new—on that day!