Story Behind The Song
This is the theme for one of the Sundays during the fast of the Great Lent
Song Description
This song deals with priorities. Most of us consume most of our time, money, effort, and energies towards fulfilling our needs. However, in the Gospel of St. Matthew chapter 6, Christ admonishes us not to worry about these things but to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things (our needs) will be taken care of.
| Song Length |
3:19 |
Genre |
Pop - Religious, R & B - Religious |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Diplomatic, Composed |
Subject |
Heaven, God |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1970 - 1979 |
Lyrics
SONG #1: ?SEEK YE FIRST?
Chorus:
Seek ye first the kingdom of the Lord
And what you need will be added unto you
(Repeat)
Verse 1:
You?re trying so hard to gain the world
But in the end you?re gonna lose your soul
Seek ye first the kingdom of the Lord
And what you need will be added unto you
Chorus:
Verse 2:
You?re trying so hard to live like a king
But in the end you?re gonna lose everything
Seek ye first the kingdom of the Lord
And what you need will be added unto you
Chorus:
Verse 3:
You?re trying so hard to be popular
But in the end you?re gonna lose the war
Seek ye first the kingdom of the Lord
And what you need will be added unto you
Chorus: