May My Days Be A Temple Of Praise

Is a new hymn to a delicate, captivating melody, reminiscent of timeless Irish tunes. The lyrics draw widely from scripture ~ pondering how our ordinary days, the seasons of a stressed creation & the years of human history relate to eternity in the hands of the Lord, the Ancient of Days. This gentle worship song in 6/8 uses a congregational key (C) and tempo (93 bpm).

Artists

This particular version is a duet & collaboration between Australian devotional artist, Eliza King, and worship writer KDMusic (Dave Whitcroft), N.Ireland.

Purpose 

How do we make all of our time an offering of worship? In asking that question, we realised the song needed to work as both a devotional for weekday individual listeners,  and be memorable and clear enough for Sunday morning congregations. Beautiful isn't enough, the song is pastorally useful because it thoughtfully explores some underrepresented biblical themes.

Song themes

Days, Seasons, Years, History, Creation, Providence.  

Glory, Crown, Sacrifice, Offering, Praise, Prayer. 

Ancient of Days, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Trinity, The Cross, The Day of the Lord.

Scripture References

Romans 8, Philippians 3, Romans 13, 1 Thess 5, Daniel 7,  Romans 9, 1 Cor 3;13-15,  Psalm 139,  Genesis 3  Deyt 6:8, James 1:12, Philippians 2:5

Album

This single is one of a number of  releases leading to album 'The Grace,  Scots~Irish Worship From Lisnabreeny Hill Fort'. The album aims to deliver useful mod-hymns that ordinary churches can draw on for special occasions through the cycle of a church year. 

The album has been selected from a 30 year period of songwriting,  between 'Troubles era' N.Ireland and the present day. A blend of traditional and new melodies, it aims to be a lasting resource for communities of worshipping Christians.

Credits

Guitar & vocals: Dave Whitcroft, Co. Down, N.Ire.

Piano & Vocals: Eliza King, Brisbane, Aus.

Cello:  James C McNally.  

Production: Michael McCluskey, Zerohour Studios, Coleraine (JC Stewart, BCGC, Getty Music)

Mastering; Pete Maher, London (U2, Rolling Stones, The Pixies, La La Land etc.)