Songs about Prayer and/Religion

[BeatleloverKT]

After checking thru all our topics, I could not find one about songs about prayer and religion. There are, I think, a lot of rock songs out there that fall into this category. The song can have it in the title or in a verse, talking about prayer or religion. We should have fun with this! I will start with a fav of mine:

"Losing my religion" by REM

[Raynyky]

That's The Way God Planned It.-Billy Preston

[BeatleloverKT]

When Jesus left Birmingham by John Mellencamp

[MaVolta]

Pray - Kodaline

[1968Hoya46]

A Thousand Miles Away: The Heartbeats (On my knees every day, all I do is pray baby, just for you).

[BeatleloverKT]

Pray for rain by Bad English

[MaVolta]

One of my favorite songs to list in this category . . . 

Green Pastures - Emmylou Harris with Ricky Scaggs

[Raynyky]

What's Up-4 Non Blondes

And I pray, oh my god do I pray

I pray every single day
For a revolution

[Raynyky]

I Say a Little Prayer For You-Dionne Warwick

[BeatleloverKT]

Won't get fooled again by The Who

"Pick up my guitar and play

Just like yesterday

Then I'll get on my knees and pray

We don't get fooled again, no, no"......

[Raynyky]

Jesus Is Just Alright-Doobie Brothers

[BeatleloverKT]

God by Prince&the Revolution

[1968Hoya46]

Ebony Eyes: Everly Brothers (the soldier's chaplain authorized the soldier's fiancée to fly to the army base so they could marry; bad weather, while in the chapel they are told that the plane crashed; if he gets to heaven the first angel he recognizes will be his girl).

[BeatleloverKT]

Hey God by Bonjovi

[1968Hoya46]

Dominique: The Singing Nun

[BeatleloverKT]

Book of love by the Mac

"Oh tell me, who wrote the book of love

Was it somebody from above

Surely he must know all the rules

Knowledge not meant for mortal fools"......

[BeatleloverKT]

Just want to say that during this horrible time we're all going through, we need the power of prayer more than ever! Praying that everyone stays safe and well and has enough toilet paper to get through this crisis!! 🙏🙏

[DMAFl]

That was a beautiful post. Thank you for making me smile this morning.

[Raynyky]

A Drunkards Prayer-Chris Stapleton

When I get drunk, and talk to God
I say I'm sorry for all the things I'm not
I mean every word I say
And I promise I can change
When I get drunk, and talk to God

When I talk to God I tell him why we're through
I tell him all the things I did and didn't do
I say I can't be alone
He said "son you're on your own"
'Cause when I talk to God I tell him why we're through

I wish that I could go to church but I'm too ashamed of me
I hate the fact it takes a bottle to get me on my knees
And I hope he'll forgive the things you ain't forgot
When I get drunk, and talk to God

When I talk to God I thank him for the time
All those precious years that you were mine all mine
And I know he's a busy man
He'll help me if he can
So when I talk to God, I thank him for the time

I wish that I could go to church but I'm too ashamed of me
I hate the fact it takes a bottle to get me on my knees
And I hope he'll forgive the things you ain't forgot
When I get drunk, and talk to God

Oh when I get drunk, and talk to God

[1968Hoya46]

Sixteen Tons: Tennessee Ernie Ford (St. Peter don't call me cause I can't go, I owe my soul to the company store).

[Raynyky]

I Believe-The Earls

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ulH_od8Guc4

[MaVolta]

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@Raynyky wrote:

I Believe-The Earls

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ulH_od8Guc4

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That reminds me, The Lettermen had a beautiful a cappella version of this song in the late 60's. Their harmonies still give me goosebumps.

https://youtu.be/waDOJHNofGo

[BeatleloverKT]

Jesus to a child by George Michael

[MaVolta]

Yahweh - U2

[MaVolta]

Bright Blue Rose - Mary Black

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-vlb9w8SSY

It's a very beautiful song written by Jimmy MacCarthy, and sung by Mary Black. Both are known for their contributions to contemporary Irish folk music. Have a tissue handy, as you might need it.

[BeatleloverKT]

Psalm by Roxy Music 

[BeatleloverKT]

Morning has broken by Cat Stevens

"Mine is the sunlight

Mine is the morning

Born of the one light Eden saw play

Praise with elation, praise every morning

God's recreation of the new day"......

[MaVolta]

Eleanor Rigby  -  The Beatles

Father McKenzie, writing the words
Of a sermon that no one will hear

[cm9889168]

"Gospel Changes" by John Denver

"Jesus, He did not doubt His gift
Though He knew that He had not long to live
He took care of the business
Teaching us how to fly
Then He bowed His head
And laid down to die"

https://songs-tube.net/204254-John%20Denver-Gospel%20Changes.html

[BeatleloverKT]

Give me my rapture by Van Morrison

"Won't you guide me through the dark night of the soul

That I may better understand your way

Let me be just and worthy to receive

All the blessings of the Lord into my life"......

[1968Hoya46]

1) Trouble In Paradise: Johnny Maestro & The Crests

2) Devil Or Angel: Clovers, Bobby Vee

Are they about religion? Probably a stretch, but they both involve devils and angels...