Great Way to Wake Up : Whether a tree falls to the south or to the north, in the place where it falls, there will it lie

Whether a tree falls to the south or to the north, in the place where it falls, there will it lie

What does it mean, what does it mean?

Great Way to Wake Up

by Samuel Febres

I meant to share this on Monday but time slipped away.
Small Version of album cover for Jon Foreman's Fall EP

Have you ever had such sweet and peaceful sleep that you wake up in the morning and your soul/spirit is worshipping GOD in song? I had that on Monday morning and it really set the pace for the rest of the day. I was very greatful for that peace and rest because yesterday was quite the busy day at work, and has continued to be that way even today, and looking that way throughout the rest of the week.

The song I found my spirit singing Monday morning was a new ones off of Jon Foreman’s new Winter EP titled White as Snow. Specifically, it was the chorus to which goes:

Would you create in me a clean heart, oh GOD?
Restore in me the joy of your salvation.

I have really enjoyed this album, and I’m not the acoustic album enjoying type of guy.
Here’s the song for your listening pleasure.

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(Click for handwritten lyrics)

Aside from White as Snow, the album contains five other songs titled Learning How to Die, Behind Your Eyes, Somebody’s Baby, I Am Still Running, and In Love.

I Am Still Running is definitely a 5-star favorite for me musically and lyrically, and so is In Love for the Asian feel of the song.

If you didn’t know about this album, head on over to itunes and sample the rest of it, and just get it. This one is definitely worth the money. Thanks to my pal Juni for the birthday gift that facilitated this album purchase.

Jon Foreman’s Winter is my new Artist of the Week.

Check it out on

More info at:
Jon Foreman dot com
myspace page

Published: February 5, 2008

Filed Under: Artist of the Week, Life, Music

http://arewestillcool.blogspot.com cool dad

I’ve been hearing about Foreman’s EPs everywhere. I also am not one for the acoustic album, but I may have to pick one up.
http://samuelfebres.com/blog Samuel Febres

You should definitely check it out cool dad. I think the arrangements and instrumentations are really creative and give the songs a nice feel even if they aren’t electrified.
http://www.CanIChangeALife.blogspot.com Janet

Nice post. I’ve had “White As Snow” in my mind for the last two days. It won’t go away, and unlike most songs that drive you crazy when you can’t get them out of your head, this one remains great.

Both the Fall and Winter EPs are memorable.
http://samuelfebres.com/blog Samuel Febres

Thanks for stopping by Janet.

I find it funny that I started the week off with that song in my head, and then when I went to an Ash Wednesday service, part of the reading that was done included Biblical verses that I’m pretty sure if one asked Jon Foreman were inspiration for this song.

Coincidence? Maybe not…
http://www.CanIChangeALife.blogspot.com Janet

You’re right. Jon Foreman is pretty open about his inspiration, and Psalm 51 was exactly what he based “White As Snow” on.

Do you have the fall EP? He based “Equally Skilled” (another great song) on Micah 7.

I’ve heard Psalm 51 countless times in my life, yet hearing it in song made a huge impact on the effect it had on me.
http://samuelfebres.com/blog Samuel Febres

I do have the Fall EP. I did not realize he based ‘Equally Skilled’ on Micah 7. That was one of the songs that I was drawn to and really liked when I first heard the Fall EP.

Thanks for the info.

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