To the Kindness of God goes out with a paradox of a song. A light and cheerful melody carries these weighty words: “Why not change the world? Why not set it free? Why not let the change Begin with you and me?”
And so the album ends like it began: with an invitation. We’ve come full circle, and the one invited is now extending the invitation to those around him. A chord modulation, then a choir picks up where Michael left off—a Korean choir! Their voices are warm and so beautiful. “…Why not change the world, Why not make a start?”
To the Kindness of God is a joy to listen to; lyrically and musically, it’s insightful and refreshing. Just over 30 minutes, this album is short yet so rich in meaning. Truly, if not for the kindness of God, I do not know that I could bear to live. How I long to know it more!
“Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in steadfast love. He will again have compassion on us; he will tread our iniquities underfoot. You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea. You will show faithfulness to Jacob and steadfast love to Abraham, as you have sworn to our fathers from the days of old.” (Micah 7:18-20, ESV)
Michael Card’s new record, To the Kindness of God, can be found here: http://store.michaelcard.com/preorderhesedcd.aspx
And here’s where you can find Michael’s accompanying book, Inexpressible: Hesed and the Mystery of God’s Lovingkindness (which I have now begun reading!): http://store.michaelcard.com/preorderhesedbook.aspx
And Michael, thank you. Here’s hoping for more music…
All previous posts in this series listed below:
- Intro: https://steemit.com/music/@thejebi/to-the-kindness-of-god-an-album-review-introduction
- Track 1: https://steemit.com/music/@thejebi/to-the-kindness-of-god-an-album-review-track-1
- Track 2: https://steemit.com/blog/@thejebi/to-the-kindness-of-god-an-album-review-track-2
- Track 3: https://steemit.com/music/@thejebi/to-the-kindness-of-god-an-album-review-track-3
- Track 4: https://steemit.com/music/@thejebi/to-the-kindness-of-god-an-album-review-track-4
- Track 5: https://steemit.com/music/@thejebi/to-the-kindness-of-god-an-album-review-track-5
- Track 6: https://steemit.com/blog/@thejebi/to-the-kindness-of-god-an-album-review-track-6
- Track 7: https://steemit.com/music/@thejebi/to-the-kindness-of-god-an-album-review-track-7
- Track 8: https://steemit.com/music/@thejebi/to-the-kindness-of-god-an-album-review-track-8