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Lorica

by Chris Koch

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1.
Iona 05:05
Driving wind, strip away all that keeps me from you. Cleansing wind, wash me clean, wash me. Howling wind, scatter all that I hide behind. Holy fire, be a bright flame before me. Be a shepard behind me, a smooth path beneath me, today and evermore. Bright star, from above you lead me to life. Chorus: Creator of a million stars, master of the universe Your love’s encircling. Creator of the endless waves, artist of this holy isle Your love’s encircling. Holy fire, be a bright flame before me, Be a shepard behind me, a smooth path beneath me, today and evermore. Bright star, from above you lead me to life.
2.
Lindisfarne 04:46
To the wild places, to the lonely places, to the wind, and the rocks, and the rain, they came. Running from their demons, chasing your spirit, they came, they came. Simple folk and sons of kings, the rich and the wasted, Following the path of saints to this holy isle, and they found You here. To the wild places, to the lonely places, from the noise and the madness we come. Running from our demons, chasing Your spirit, we come, we come. Under whelmed and full of fears, weak and distracted Following the ancient path to this holy isle, and we find You here. V4. From the wild places, from the lonely places, to the cities and valleys, we return. Filled with new vision, chasing Your spirit, we return, we return. Wanderers and pilgrims here, the blessed and the grateful, following the path of saints back to our worlds tonight… and we find you here.
3.
Lorica 05:37
I bind to myself today the blessed trinity, trinity in unity, the creator of all things. I bind to myself today Christ the blessed son, in His birth, His life, His death and resurrection I bind to myself today the power of heaven, the brightness of the moon and the light of the sun, the swiftness of wind and the flash of lightning, the depth of the sea, stability of the earth. God's Power to guide me, God's Ear to hear, God's Might to uphold me, God's Word to give me speech. God's Wisdom to teach me, God's Hand to guide, God's shield before me, God's way to be my path. Against the snares of demons, seductions to the wrong. Against the lusts of nature, and those who wish me woe. Against every hostile and merciless power, and every false knowledge that binds the human soul. Christ within me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ on my left and right Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me. Christ in every eye who see’s me, Christ in every ear who hears me, Christ in every one who speaks to me, Christ in every one that I see, , Christ in everyone that I hear, Christ in every one to whom I speak.
4.
O God out of nothing, you made everything there is. In the midst of this something, give me more of what I dream, but haven’t dared in the midst of this crushing uncertainty, where I can’t see you. O God in the storm you quieted the sea. In the midst of my struggle could you calm me? From my fears and these hopeless wanderings into your freedom. Chorus All of my doubts Lord, all of my fears All of my hopes Lord, all of my dreams Into your hands I commit these things Help me to see your dream for me. O God out of nothing, you made everything there is In the midst of this something, give me more of what I dream, but haven’t dared in the midst of this crushing uncertainty, where I can’t see you.
5.
Thank You 03:44
Thank you that there are always new beginnings among old endings. Thank you that there is always something more to learn and to see. Thank you for surprises in the midst of the ordinary. Thank you, thank you. Thank you for the dawning of morning light breaking through the clouds. Thank you for the mystery that bore me from the dark. Thank you for your Grace that finds me and breaks down my walls. Thank you, thank you… You Give Us Life... Thank you that love finds us even at our most vulnerable. Thank you for the hope that seeps into our darkest nights. Thank you for you mercy that loves us at our most terrible, Thank you, thank you. You Give Us Life...

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Inspired by the prayers of St. Columba and St. Patrick and written on the isles of Iona in Scotland and Lindisfarne, in North England, this small collection of songs reflects the journey of pilgrimage and God's overpowering grace.

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released June 10, 2008

Chris Koch- acoustic guitar, low whistle, harmonica, vocals
Michelle Markwart-Deveaux- vocals
Doug Haub- acoustic guitar
Joseph Handley- bass guitar
Trevor Hands- drums
Richard Kentopp- electric guitar, drums
Dave Lockett- electric guitar

All songs written by Chris Koch, except “Lorica”, which is modified from prayers attributed to St. Patrick,
and “Iona”, which includes excerpts from a prayer attributed to St. Columba.

Recorded and mixed by Dave Lockett of Pause, Press, Play (www.pausepressplay.com), at Fuller Seminary
and The Indian Closet, Pasadena, CA.

Mastered by Travis Bannerman at Judah Studios (www.judahrecords.com), Austin, TX

Original artwork by Kathryn Romaine

Booking and other information at www.chriskochmusic.com

Copyright 2007, Pilgrims Road Music.
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