Author: donnie

  • Robert Palmer’s “Addicted to Love” and the Devil’s Waltz

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    The opening 7/4 meter says it all — boom-DA boom-DA boom-DA-DA. A 7/4 meter is a very confused meter — stuck between duple and triple time. The beautiful girls behind him with no emotion and a total lack of interest. At a great distance they seem to play instruments that are a lie in their…

  • Fencing in the Holy Ghost

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    Wake up everyday, always be yourself Be visible and don’t worship in stealth Our blest Lord Jesus is our open host Be ready to give a righteous riposte Parry a doubter’s question to a seed Move the topic to what they really need Donnie Bryson March 3, 2013

  • Divine Glasnost

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    We all commit some sin We can’t blame it on an evil twin It’s our nature within Makes us come unhinged Later feeling chagrin The love of Christ on the Cross He did not shy from the loss Barehanded he scooped away dross Hands forever scared from the cost Once hidden plan now divine glasnost…

  • New Faces

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    We are full of sin So much pain we are in Everyone runs their own way Trying to keep the wolf at bay Down the road we go Fleeing the seeds we sow The thorns grow up everywhere We need someone to pay the fare The Cross of Christ upon the hill The Son of…

  • The Last Wade and Row

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    Two rivers converged in a field of green Entering one side I started to wade I must go far upstream To realize my glorious dream While the heat of the summer day evade I ripped the arrows from my quiver When I came upon a raft to row Couldn’t take a chance in the river…

  • The Ox

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    The Ox, the Child, and the Promise of Ahman Deux Still child with a bloody pour Thunder clap and voice roar From the throne it rings evermore “You knew the ox would gore” I have a promise from King Ahman Deux “Never bind these oxen to subdue” Yet the ground prays from a bloody pour…

  • Shammer’s Sestet Song

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    We boast of knowing right We are the Holy Reich God will side in our fight Other’s evil indict Pale hands smell overripe Yet on an angel bright. — Donnie Bryson

  • Gasconade

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    Don’t crow about the Bibles on your shelf Gasconade about your name on the roll Don’t tout salvation is only through church The precious blood of Jesus paid the toll. — Donnie Bryson

  • The Musical Prayer: Personal Example of Abstract Musical Reactions

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    There are always discussions of the ‘spirituality’ of abstract musical devices or style in Christians circles. Some say a sound or rhythmic beat has the anointing of God or smells of hell.  I disagree. Abstract music is amoral. No instrument, chord, cadence, pulse, or device is good or evil. It is the message conveyed that is good…

  • Devil Annoy

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    The Lord loves me Now I am free Heart full of glee Blues have to flee He gave me joy Gladness deploy Sadness destroy Devil annoy — Donnie Bryson 2012