Psalms & the Blues

[Ivy]

J'ever notice how blues music makes you feel better? Some of the gloomy Psalms, in some strange way, seem to help sometimes, too:

Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck.

I sink in the miry depths, where there is no foothold.

I have come into the deep waters; the floods engulf me.

I am worn out calling for help; my throat is parched.

My eyes fail, looking for my God.....

Do not hide your face from your servant; answer me quickly for I am in trouble.

(some of Ps. 69)

 

[snowy27]

Yes its interesting. I don't know the one you're referring to but would like to hear it. Sad music can be comforting in a way - eg Bach St John Passion.

 

[notallwhowanderarelost]

J'ever notice how blues music makes you feel better? Some of the gloomy Psalms, in some strange way, seem to help sometimes, too:

Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck.

I sink in the miry depths, where there is no foothold.

I have come into the deep waters; the floods engulf me.

I am worn out calling for help; my throat is parched.

My eyes fail, looking for my God.....

Do not hide your face from your servant; answer me quickly for I am in trouble.

(some of Ps. 69)

Yep that's true, I'm glad others feel that way too.