May 11, 2005
Man of the Cloth
It has been my pattern to write a title song for each CD with each of my children in mind. Just before Grace was born I wrote the song that will be the title for “Levi’s CD”. I plan to name the song and the CD, “A Man of the Cloth”. Here is decent studio sketch of the track and vocal to give you a taste for what it will be like when I’m finished.
Of course, the man of the cloth in my life was my dad. I'll always be greatful to my dad for paying the price of being in the ministry and getting us involved from a very early age. I'm sure that it had a lot to do with God calling me into the ministry when I was just a boy.
This song is also a tribute to many other godly pastors who have blessed my life. Namely, my brother Ken, Dr. Duff when he pastored Troy Baptist Temple, Levi Whisner, and so many great men who partnered with this ministry over the years. This is my encouragement to my sons to yield their life to the call of God no matter where He may call.
"A Man of the Cloth"
Copyright 2005 Nathan S. Pierpont
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P.S. I can't wait for you to hear the one I wrote recently for John to sing. It's called "That Narrow Road" and, Lord willing, it will be on this CD someday with John singing and Lissy and I doing background vocals. This is too much fun.
May 10, 2005
Underneath the Stars Tonight
I have no idea what to do with this song. I wrote it years ago and have no other songs like to make a set. This is a love song.
The first verse speaks of two people who will someday be together but they haven't met. The singer takes solace in the fact that at least they are looking at the same stars and sky even if they can't be together.
Some stranger I would know to see
Waiting for me patiently
Are you looking how I wonder
At the same stars my eyes ponder?
In the second verse the singer asks that his future wife save herself for him.
Though you haven't yet to know me
Save the promise you have for me
Don't give up I'm coming to you
Underneath the stars tonight
The third verse is after they meet and eventually marry. The singer expresses his joy that she did indeed keep herself for him.
Though you might had given another
Things intended for each other
I'm so glad you waited for me
Underneath the stars tonight
This is only a sketch. I never recorded this in a studio. Here's a Real Audio clip if you're interested. Hopefully this isn't like Randy Travis trying to do an impression of Michael Crawford.
