Story Behind The Song
Original composition by the CD artist.
Song Description
From the cradle to the grave, depicts a Christian lifetime in song.
| Song Length |
1:00 |
Genre |
Pop - Religious, Folk - Religious |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Tranquil, Composed |
Subject |
Religion, Spirituality |
| Similar Artists |
Celine Dion, Whitney Houston |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
1) Church bells chime; you enter for the first time
In your parents' arms, your life begins
Candles lit, water poured
Blessed and anointed, you're bathed in the waters
Prayers and promises recited for you;
Those who love you best are filled with joy
The sacrament of Baptism cleanses your soul
The first step on your journey
YOU'RE... FOLLOWING CHRIST, FOLLOWING CHRIST
GOD'S NEW CREATION, TRANSFORMED BY HIS LOVE FOR YOU
2) As a little child, ou grow in wisdom
Knowing that one day you will receive
Your First Communion, bread and wine
Body and blood of our blessed Lord Jesus
Once again the bells ring out to greet you
Joyful is their welcoming refrain
Jesus Christ comes to you
Nourishing body and soul by His presence
YOU'RE... FOLLOWING CHRIST, FOLLOWING CHRIST
TRUSTING IN HIM AS YOUR JOURNEY CONTINUES
Confirmation Day, joyful bells ring out
Fire of the Spirit fills your soul
Now you can renew promises made for you
You are a soldier of Christ
3) Challenges and choices fill your journey:
College, marriage, children, holy life
Bells proclaim joys and pain
A lifetime that's filled with the blessings of Jesus
Chiming bells ring out again to meet you
Relatives and friends are at your side
With fond farewells, they celebrate
The years of your life and your birth into Heaven
YOU'RE... FOLLOWING CHRIST, FOLLOWING CHRIST
TAKING HIS HAND NOW YOU FOLLOW... FOLLOW HIM HOME