Song suggestions please

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One misunderstood line and the entire song is discounted? That’s sad!
 
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The Summons is a hymn drawn from several parts of the scripture and this particular line - “will you set the prisoner free?” - is from Psalm 146:7.

Someone else can probably explain the historical background of this Psalm and provide more enlightenment but I have always understood it as setting someone free from their sins; as I was once a prisoner of my own sins and God set me free.

From NAB footnote:
Psalm 146 is a a hymn of someone who has learned there is no other source of strength except the merciful God. Only God, not mortal human beings, can help vulnerable and oppressed people.
 
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Irishmom2 said:
“You raise me up.”
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There have been many good suggestions, but I would like to expand a little on this one. It was a popular song, but it has a strong spiritual content, especially in the overlooked second verse, and it has been picked up by many gospel soloists. I play it as a euphonium solo, using an accompaniment track that I bought in a gospel bookstore.

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mrs_katekista said:
I have always understood it as setting someone free from their sins; as I was once a prisoner of my own sins and God set me free.
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Well, that does make sense, if you put it that way. Thanks for the explanation.
 
Matt Maher is a good Catholic artist that sings in the Christian genre. If you are wanting something more modern I recommend him. I particularly like “Burning in My Soul,” “Alive Again,” “Your Grace is Enough,” “You were on the Cross” and “Christ is Risen.”

Best of luck to your son at his show!
 
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