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REASSURANCE
by   Wyndsok   and   Roxylee
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OK... just one more song before I go.

:-)

This is a somewhat revised oldie from back in 2007 or 2008.

The original consisted of Me and Roxylee on vocals, with
Paul F. Page on piano and synthesized cello. It was also
a bit shorter.

I have added drums and electric guitar, and expanded the middle
section for some lead soloing.

I then remixed and remastered it the best I could. (The original
files were neither well recorded nor well preserved.)

The lyrics and the music were written back in 1973.

I had a folk-Gospel group at the time, and we regularly
performed at our church. There was an elderly couple who used
to attend who were big fans of our music. One day only the wife
came. It turned out her husband had just passed away, and she
was struggling spiritually.

While praying, a poem of twelve verses came to her. She gave it to me, and asked if I could put it to music. I said I would try.
I cut the verses down to a manageable length, and then worked
out the music on an acoustic guitar.

The next time she came to church we performed it. She
absolutely loved the song!

That was the last time we ever saw her, for she shortly
thereafter joined her husband in the land of Light.

I hope some of you can enjoy this one!

Merry Christmas my friends!
Released: 21-Dec-2025
Category: Rock
Application: Logic Pro
File type: mp3
File size: 10.3 Mb
Plays: 24
Downloads: 2
Weekly plays: 3
Weekly downloads: 2
License: No derivative works allowed
Lyrics
REASSURANCE

I
'Turn to me my child,
and in thy moments wild,
---I'll be there!

Be still,
I've heard thy prayer;
and I say I'll be there!
I'll be there!'

II
For angels come with power,
to bind all evil in the hour,
---in the hour...

God's children call in wild despair!
The answer comes:
'I'll be there!'
'I'll be there!'

Chorus:
For when Satan makes his stand,
the Lord of glory takes our hand!
And when the devil comes in like a flood,
his power stops against the blood!

With crimson banner raised on high,
we dare to defy the Prince of the air;
for Jesus said:
'I'll be there!'

III
'Lift your eyes and your hearts to Me,
for I am the King of Eternity,
---Eternity.
All power is given to Me,
---all power, all authority,
so look to Me!'

Chorus:
For when Satan makes his stand,
the Lord of glory takes our hand!
And when the devil comes in like a flood,
his power stops against the blood!

With crimson banner raised on high,
we dare to defy the Prince of the air;
for Jesus said:
'I'll be there!'
Comments
Great song. Really good. While you are without Internet it gives you time to wrote a complete rock opera or concept album. You know. The kind from the time where minds were free like Tommy or The Wall. All you need is skill, time, and an idea. You just miss the idea.
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Superb work Mike!
Just love the stories that you write.
Enjoyed my listen.
Please come back soon!!
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19 days ago
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Top tier Wyndsok. Excellent song Mike. Your convictions shines through.
19 days ago
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Beautiful songwriting... and powerful chorus ! Great song.
18 days ago
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@KennethLavrsenย 
Thanks man! As for the concept album idea; it has crossed my mind more than once over the years.
The harsh reality is that I no longer have the energy for it. Indeed, I'm three songs into what will probably my last album of new songs. Life has its seasons...
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18 days ago
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@Garniย 
Many thanks Gerald. I appreciate the always kind
words of support. Hopefully I'll be back to posting in the Spring.
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18 days ago
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@Bowmanย 
Thank you Charlie! This one has come a long ways since it's initial composition in 1973. Glad you enjoyed it my friend!
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18 days ago
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@Dylย 
Thanks for listening and commenting Dyl.
Usually my lyrics are inspired by my music. In this case, another person's powerful lyrics evoked my music. It's all good!
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18 days ago
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A really poignant origin story behind a very wonderful. Really enjoyed this one.
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Merry Christmas Mike
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Great song Mike and your song writing is amazing.
Merry Christmas Mo x
17 days ago
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@Amateurhourย 
Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed this one...
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17 days ago
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@yosloungeย 
...and a heartfelt Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones Omar!
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17 days ago
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@MojcaCzarkaย 
Thank you Mo. However, as I wrote in the notes, I did not write the lyrics, I only edited them. Even the music---while my own---was EVOKED by the power of those lyrics. So the credit is not all mine.
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Hope you and yours have a safe and blessed holiday Mo!
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(I am, btw, still waiting for news on the release of your first album!)
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17 days ago
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Very good lyrics! And the gospelly tune is very fitting! Grt harmonies too! Congrats my friend! Merry Christmas!
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Beautiful singing Mike. ย The message isnso good. Great music accompanying your singing too. ย Love your guitar tones.
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I Like. Amen Mike.
15 days ago
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Great job here, Mike.ย  ย The production and everything else invovled shines and your convictions also shine through.
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Bittersweet story. I can see why she loved it. Nice work.
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Beautiful song, love the lyrics
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great work...as always bro!!!ย  =)
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Beautiful song, wonderfully sung, and you did justice to powerful lyrics. Enjoyed the mix as well
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