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Songs From Home

by Jonathan Ogden

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Alright 02:30
[Verse 1] You're my faithful friend When I feel like I'm on my own You remind my heart It's darkest right before the dawn [Chorus] 'Cause even in the dead of night When darkness is on every side You're telling me to lift my eyes It's gonna be alright, alright Suddenly a light will shine As we're waiting for the morning light As steady as a new sunrise It's gonna be alright, alright [Verse 2] Yeah it's hard sometimes But I know how the story ends Although this night is long On your faithfulness I can depend [Chorus] 'Cause even in the dead of night When darkness is on every side You're telling me to lift my eyes It's gonna be alright, alright Suddenly a light will shine As we're waiting for the morning light As steady as a new sunrise It's gonna be alright, alright [Tag] Arise and shine Arise and shine
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[Verse] Holy One Your love is like a burning fire So free and so wild It purifies me A love so strong It chases down this heart of mine No matter how far I could run for miles and miles [Chorus] But there's nowhere to hide and no escape No matter how far I run away You still love me And nothing in life can separate No depth, no height can change the way You still love me [Verse 2] So how can I respond to such a love divine? So free and so wild I cannot repay this love Though I try I still fall short a thousand times But you call me your child And you keep pouring out your love, oh [Chorus] 'Cause there's nowhere to hide and no escape No matter how far I run away You still love me And nothing in life can separate No depth, no height can change the way You still love me [Bridge] There is nowhere I would rather be Than in your presence, in your presence Can I just stay here? I never want to leave When I'm in your presence, in your presence Oh there is nowhere I would rather be Than in your presence, in your presence Can I just stay here? I never want to leave When I'm in your presence, in your presence Oh there is nowhere I would rather be Than in your presence, in your presence Can I just stay here? I never want to leave When I'm in your presence, in your presence When I'm in your presence, in your presence When I'm in your presence, in your presence
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[Verse 1] I will carry my cross For all of my days I have counted the cost Lord, lead me in your ways I depend on your love But sometimes I want to say "Lord take this cup from me" [Pre-Chorus] Still I will praise you Even if you don't 'Cause where I'm weak My Father, you are strong [Chorus] Sometimes it's the pain that makes me lean on my beloved Sometimes in the suffering we meet Sometimes it's my brokenness that keeps me Kneeling at the foot of the cross Lord, you're still worthy [Verse 2] There is coming a day When I'll leave this all behind And we'll see face to face As you wipe every tear from my eye And at last I will say It was worth it all this time Just to be with you my God [Pre-Chorus 2] Still I will praise you Even in the storm 'Cause where I'm weak My Father, you are strong Still I will praise you Even in the storm 'Cause where I'm weak My Father, you are strong [Chorus] Sometimes it's the pain that makes me lean on my beloved Sometimes in the suffering we meet Sometimes it's my brokenness that keeps me Kneeling at the foot of the cross Lord, you're still worthy [Bridge] Oh your grace is sufficient for me And your power is made perfect in my weakness Lord your grace is sufficient for me And your power is made perfect in my weakness Oh your grace is sufficient for me And your power is made perfect in my weakness Oh your grace is sufficient for me And your power is made perfect in my weakness Oh Lord
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[Verse 1] When I call God you hear my cry And I can walk before you In the light of life You don't forget Every tear I've cried You remember every prayer I've prayed Through darkest nights [Chorus] You tell me not to worry You help me understand My life is held together Within the Maker's hand You keep my feet from falling You save my soul from death Now I can walk forever In love that never ends [Verse 2] When I'm afraid I will trust in you The one who's name is Faithful And is always true No one else gives me hope like you 'Cause when you're fighting on my side How can I ever lose? [Chorus] You tell me not to worry You help me understand My life is held forever Within the Saviour's hand You keep my feet from falling You save my soul from death Now I can walk forever In love that never ends [Bridge] No one ever loved me like You do No one ever loved me like You do [Chorus] You tell me not to worry You help me understand My life is held forever Within the Saviour's hand You keep my feet from falling You save my soul from death Now I can walk forever In love that never ends
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[Chorus] Jesus my beloved I am yours and you are mine And your love flows Like a fountain Sweet as honey Better than wine [Verse 1] In the night In the darkness Keep me burning Keep me burning In the quiet In the waiting Keep me burning Keep me burning [Pre-Chorus] Help me remember all you've done You're still the one that my heart wants [Chorus] Jesus my beloved I am yours and you are mine And your love flows Like a fountain Sweet as honey Better than wine [Verse 2: Kindred Worship] In the fight In the kneeling Keep me burning Keep me burning In the doubt In the questions Keep me burning Keep me burning [Pre-Chorus: Kindred Worship] Help me to see that you're not done You're still the one that my heart wants [Chorus: Jonathan Ogden & Kindred Worship] Jesus my beloved I am yours and you are mine And your love flows Like a fountain Sweet as honey Better than wine I am yours and you are mine [Bridge: Jonathan Ogden & Kindred Worship] Keep me faithful, keep me true Bind my heart to only you Keep me faithful, keep me true Bind my heart to only you Keep me faithful, keep me true Bind my heart to only you Keep me faithful, keep me true Bind my heart to only you

about

Along with many places in the world, a lot of 2020 was spent at home. Near the beginning of the lockdown, the verse from Matthew 6 came to mind “But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret…” and I took this time as an invitation to return to the secret place of prayer and worship at home. It was a special time, and many ways felt like a returning to place that I first felt inspired to make music.

I began to write songs from this place. Simple songs of worship and devotion. Songs that brought hope in the mundane moments. Songs of wrestling with all the thoughts and emotions that come from being alone with the Lord. In some ways I even wondered if these songs were to be shared. I remember the day when I started to consider recording these songs as an EP. It seemed a little thing, but I thought about how nice it would be to use a nylon string guitar to capture the close, acoustic feel of home-made songs. The very next day, somebody I had never met reached out to tell me that they wanted to send me a nylon string guitar! Within a week it had arrived at my home, and I took it as one of those little moments that God smiled upon the idea of capturing these songs.

While much of this EP was made alone in my room, I was able to work with some great friends to bring an added beauty and depth to the songs. I had the honour of sending the project to Dave Wilton (A Boy And His Kite, Loud Harp) to do the mastering at his studio in Lafayette, CO. Joanne Clara provided cello parts for Sufficient For Me, Joe Bae added some bells and guitar lines to Love That Never Ends, Shaun Ng added violin to Jesus My Beloved - a song written over zoom with my friend David from Kindred Worship, who also sings on the second half of the song. Amy Lewis also lent some of her photography for the singles and cover art, capturing little moments of beauty and light in her own home.

This is a deeply personal project and in many ways an exercise in restraint. After releasing a beat tape full of layers, samples and various instruments, I wanted this EP to reflect simplicity. I approached most of the arrangements thinking ‘what can I leave out?’ rather than ‘what can I add?’. Choosing to leave behind many of the layers techniques and effects I often use on my songs. I hope it encourages people in their own homes, and gives language to their conversations with the Lord. Enjoy!

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released April 2, 2021

All songs written / recorded / produced / mixed by: Jonathan Ogden
Except Jesus My Beloved, written by Jonathan Ogden and David Yoon
Mastering: Dave Wilton at Coalesce Studio
Cello on 'Sufficient For Me' by Joanne Clara
Guitar, Bells on 'Love That Never Ends' by Joe Bae
Strings on 'Jesus My Beloved' by Shaun Ng
Vocals on 'Jesus My Beloved' by David Yoon (Kindred Worship)
Photography by Amy Lewis
Video production by Jay Tran

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Jonathan Ogden Manchester, UK

A songwriter / producer from the UK. Jonathan blends bedroom pop with hip-hop, electronic music and elements of acoustic folk - often drawing lyrics from the psalms to create a unique style of chilled meditative music.

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