Rich Mullins music

I am not a big Christan music fan. However, there are a few songs that I like.
My favorite artist is Rich Mullins. I have always been a fan of his. Drama momma and I went to see him once at the Civic Center. She made me dress up, 
because that is what you are supposed to do when you go to concerts. I was not too happy about that part. When the show started, Rich came out bare-footed in old jeans. I was way overdressed.

Anyway, what a  great show. He had so much passion for people. It shows in his music. This weeks non-AI posts will be dedicated to my favorite Rich Mullins songs  and some info about his life.

The first song is Elijah. Double click it on the list. Turn up your speakers and just listen. Don't sing, just listen. Here are the lyrics: 

The Jordan is waiting for me to cross through
My heart is aging I can tell
So Lord, I'm begging for one last favor from You
Here's my heart take it where You will

This life has shown me how we're mended and how we're torn
How it's okay to be lonely as long as you're free
Sometimes my ground was stony
And sometimes covered up with thorns
And only You could make it what it had to be
And now that it's done
Well, if they dressed me like a pauper
Or if they dined me like a prince
If they lay me with my fathers
Or if my ashes scatter on the wind
I don't care

CHORUS:
But when I leave I want to go out like Elijah
With a whirlwind to fuel my chariot of fire
And when I look back on the stars
Well, It'll be like a candlelight in Central Park
And it won't break my heart to say goodbye

There's people been friendly but they'd never be your friends
Sometimes this has bent me to the ground
Now that this is all ending I want to hear some music once again
'Cause it's the finest thing I have ever found

But the Jordan is waiting
Though I ain't never seen the other side
They say you can't take in the things you have here
So on the road to salvation
I stick out my thumb and He gives me a ride
And His music is already falling on my ears

There's people been talking
They say they're worried about my soul
Well, I'm here to tell you I'll keep rocking
'Til I'm sure it's my time to roll
And when I do

But when I leave I want to go out like Elijah
With a whirlwind to fuel my chariot of fire
And when I look back on the stars
Well, It'll be like a candlelight in Central Park
And it won't break my heart to say goodbye

One thing that stands out his music is the quality of his lyrics. There is a great message, but he shares it with interesting words.
"Sometimes my ground was stony
and sometimes covered up with thorns"
and "So on the road to salvation 
I stick out my thumb and He gives me a ride"
are two examples.