Not Yet (There Will Be a Day)

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Permalink Reply by Paul Hewgill on January 16, 2010 at 5:55pm

Hey Doug, nice job. I really like the minor key and the feel of the song. I like the phrasing you used with "there will come a day" then the break and continued lines with syncopation. The phrasing works well for the feel of the song. The theme is exactly what the church should be singing. Well done.
How did you get the inspiration to write this?
Blessings,
Paul

Permalink Reply by Doug Lane on January 16, 2010 at 7:41pm

Paul,
It started with "Not Yet". I've begun to feel, through the years, the sense that there are tremendous promises in the Bible, but many of them are yet unfulfilled. We have hope, but the hope is not necessarily based on present circumstances. Rather, we look forward to what God declares will be one day, but not yet. There will be peace on earth, but not yet. There will be freedom from pain, suffering, death, and sorrow, but not yet. In one sense, we have those things, but at the same time the fullness has not yet been realized. In eschatological terms, it's the tension between "the Kingdom is Here" and "the Kingdom is coming".

As for the melody, it just came to me in the car. The song was written in a couple of hours and recorded later that evening. I tend to write in bursts. In any case, I'm glad you like it. Hope you and others decide to use it in your churches. If so, let me know.

God bless,
Doug

Permalink Reply by Paul Hewgill on January 16, 2010 at 9:20pm

Thanks for sharing the story - its cool how God works and stirs thoughts in us.

Paul

Permalink Reply by Gary Wolfer on January 26, 2010 at 3:41am

Hi Doug,

I really like the guitar riff on this one. I tend to focus on the music first, then the words second. This song caught my interest from the beginning. I generally have a lot of jazz / latin influence in what I write and this one has lots of possibilities in that vein. Being a "music guy", I think it would be great fun to take this song and put a full band behind it. The cadence would lend itself to an unusual arrangement (at least from a praise and worship song standpoint). It could be a real "mover".

Of course, the words are the payoff and the music is useless without them in our world. The message is important and one that people are at times afraid to say much about for fear of sounding too "end of the world freakish". But truth is truth and this song is packed with it.

Nice Song.

Permalink Reply by Doug Lane on January 26, 2010 at 9:35pm

I'm not sure why this feels like such a strange topic - it's central to our hope in Christ! He's returning! But you're right, it's kind of a strange one to sing about these days...

Glad you like it. I'm hoping and praying that I can get better recordings, can get them sent off and picked up by someone. I don't want to be a recording artist, but I would really like to see some of my songs published.

Anyone using any of my songs in church, other than me?

Permalink Reply by Gary Wolfer on January 27, 2010 at 6:21am

I agree ... it shouldn't feel strange. There are some great old classics with the same topic like "Jesus is coming soon!". I wrote a song a few years back about the rapture called "Disappear". Of course, that one is only a classic to me!

I don't know what you used to record your song, but the quality was fine. However, a multi-track digital recorder off of eBay can be had for very little these days. I bought a used one last spring which replaced about half of the gear in my home studio for about $300! You can get some for under $100. You just have to be patient.

Permalink Reply by Doug Lane on January 27, 2010 at 2:35pm

We recorded off of the church soundboard. The same way we record sermons on Sunday. Thank you for being gracious. I suppose I'm just nitpicky because it's mine.

Permalink Reply by John Pratchett on January 27, 2010 at 2:48pm

Good song Doug! I can hear a big sound with trumpets and other brass instuments, percussion and drums giving a latin beat. Also backing singers singing 3rds above and other harmonies. The words are powerful and give a clear message and I like how you move from asking the Lord to come to asking the people to bow hearts to serve Him..It speaks to Jesus and it speakes to His people, Very nice job Doug.

Permalink Reply by Doug Lane on January 27, 2010 at 3:47pm

I hadn't really considered the latin angle. Actually when I first conceived it, I was thinking more Gospel/R&B. Of course, I don't have an ounce of R&B in me, but hey! I'd be open to any kind of interpretation!

Thanks for the positive feedback, John.