Ive written hundreds of songs over the past 40 years. I love Jesus, the word of God, people and music. I play guitar, bass and sing. Thank you for listening!
My music is about the new life found in Jesus Christ. He is our access to the Father and is worthy of all praise and glory. He has taken our sins away by the selfless sacrifice of His death upon the cross. He is deserving of songs and worship.
The sound of my music is influenced by the delta blues and artists that have followed through the 60s and 70s who have taken this music and written folk, Americana, and Rock n Roll.
Thank you for listening to my songs, and also the collaboration projects, thank you to all who contributed to these songs..
Story behind the song
A Call For Renewal
Intro:
00:02
Verse 1:(John)
00:06.5
We’ve sown to the wind
We have gone our own way
We have left You out in the cold
You gave us Your word
You are true and just
The First and Last from days of old
Verse 2:(John)
00:27
What will it take for us to turn back to You
What will it take to make us see
That You are the way to peace inside
It is through Christ that we are free
CHORUS:
0:46.5
Come, heal the world, Holy Father,
We pray for Thy kingdom to come.
We declare You as Lord,
Come, renew our hearts, dear Lord.
VERSE 3: (Richard)
1:06
We've searched and searched
Throughout all the mountains, yet could not find;
Your kind is rare, it's true. Lord, You are fair and just.
Yes, throughout time, You've proven Your worth in all times.
Lord, come with Your justice, bring an end to all injustice.
CHORUS:
1:25.5
Come, heal the world, Holy Father,
We pray for Thy kingdom to come.
We declare You as Lord,
Come, renew our hearts, dear Lord.
VERSE 4: (Richard)
1:45.5
We’ll set our eyes up above, unto the One who is light and love.
As we await the King of kings, we’ll sing to His holy name.
For there is none like the Lord; joyful is he who trusts in the Lord.
Blessed are those who wait on the Lord.
CHORUS:
2:05
Come, heal the world, Holy Father,
We pray for Thy kingdom to come.
We declare You as Lord,
Come, renew our hearts, dear Lord.
CHORUS:
2:24.5
Come, heal the world, Holy Father,
We pray for Thy kingdom to come.
We declare You as Lord,
Come, renew our hearts, dear Lord.
(Stops abruptly)
Copyright 2024 John Matteson and Richard Shekari
Words: John Matteson and Richard Shekari
Guitar: John Matteson
Mix and Master: Richard Shekari
Lyrics
A Call For Renewal
Intro:
00:02
Verse 1:(John)
00:06.5
We’ve sown to the wind
We have gone our own way
We have left You out in the cold
You gave us Your word
You are true and just
The First and Last from days of old
Verse 2:(John)
00:27
What will it take for us to turn back to You
What will it take to make us see
That You are the way to peace inside
It is through Christ that we are free
CHORUS:
0:46.5
Come, heal the world, Holy Father,
We pray for Thy kingdom to come.
We declare You as Lord,
Come, renew our hearts, dear Lord.
VERSE 3: (Richard)
1:06
We've searched and searched
Throughout all the mountains, yet could not find;
Your kind is rare, it's true. Lord, You are fair and just.
Yes, throughout time, You've proven Your worth in all times.
Lord, come with Your justice, bring an end to all injustice.
CHORUS:
1:25.5
Come, heal the world, Holy Father,
We pray for Thy kingdom to come.
We declare You as Lord,
Come, renew our hearts, dear Lord.
VERSE 4: (Richard)
1:45.5
We’ll set our eyes up above, unto the One who is light and love.
As we await the King of kings, we’ll sing to His holy name.
For there is none like the Lord; joyful is he who trusts in the Lord.
Blessed are those who wait on the Lord.
CHORUS:
2:05
Come, heal the world, Holy Father,
We pray for Thy kingdom to come.
We declare You as Lord,
Come, renew our hearts, dear Lord.
CHORUS:
2:24.5
Come, heal the world, Holy Father,
We pray for Thy kingdom to come.
We declare You as Lord,
Come, renew our hearts, dear Lord.
(Stops abruptly)
Copyright 2024 John Matteson and Richard Shekari
Words: John Matteson and Richard Shekari
Guitar: John Matteson
Mix and Master: Richard Shekari
