I also want to acknowledge some amazing artists here, trust me there are a lot of people that I usually admire their tenacity and look forward to their weekly entry. Some of them are: @benriff, @jessicaossom and @esongs. I love what you do and can't wait to see you at the top.

It's really been challenging lately especially having to deal with examination anxiety amidst others but this song has been my succour and has lived rent-free in my subconscious. Thus, I thought about letting it out by sharing it with my fellow music lovers.

It's so unfathomable what music can do to our soul, body and spirit.
Every line of this song had a way to calm the storm within me and I hope it does the same to you too.

The lyrics 👇

You are my strength when I am weak
You are the treasure that I seek
You are my all in all
Seeking You as a precious jewel
Lord, to give up I'd be a fool
You are my all in all
Taking my sin, my cross, my shame
Rising again I bless Your name
You are my all in all
When I fall down You pick me up
When I am dry You fill my cup
You are my all in all

Jesus, Lamb of God
Worthy is Your name
Jesus, Lamb of God
Worthy is Your name

Lyrics Source

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@Udygold🌹

I've been away for a while due to my academic engagement and though I can't say that I am completely settled, I have to breeze in here to be a part of the joy that emanates here.

A shout out to @verbal-d, @lordbutterfly and @silentscreamer for a job well done.

Over 20 days ago, I got an honourable mention from @verbal-d and that was so soothing and endearing.once again thanks so much sir for always I hope to win someday.

For this week's contest, I'll be doing a cover of the song "God is good".

Indeed God has been more than good to me and I feel so humble to be loved recklessly by an intentional God.

Song lyrics
May your struggle keep you near the cross
May your troubles show that you need God
May your battle end the way they should
And May your bad days prove that God is good
May your whole life prove that God is good.

lyrics Source

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When I saw the prompt for this week, I couldn't resist the notch to be a part of it.
There's no room for arguments or contention because it crystal clear that Disney is the best when it comes to animated movies. DreamWorks are trying lately but I'll still give it to Disney because it has been part of me from my childhood days and I still love to watch animated movies despite being a mom.

I can recall some beautiful melodious rhythms intertwined in the movie to make it exceptional and enjoyable. I would rehearse this songs as though my life depends on it and so for week 18, I'll be singing one of my favorite songs from Barbie collection.

The song is titled "I need to Know"

Where is the land I come from
who lives where I was born
why do my memory starts with a storm What if I have a family somewhere beyond the sea
could there be someone there missing me

Tell me why I'm not sleeping but my heart is leeping inside me
could this be one of those times when your feelings decide.

Why does he look through circles
why does he hide his feet.
Why do I feel so shy when he's near
Is this the tree he sleeps in
What does he see from there
Could there be new horizons to share

All these questions are turning and burning and churning inside me
What is feeling I feel when he heard by my side

I need to find these answers
I need to find way
Seize my tomorrow
Learn my yesterday
I need to take these chances
Let all my feelings show
Can't tell what's waiting
still I need to go
I need to know

Lyrics Source

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I won't fail to again send my warm regards and facilitation to @verbal-d, @lordbutterfly and @silentscreamer for the effort they dispense tirelessly for the overall growth of this community. I love to give people their flowers whether physical or virtually especially while they can see it not when they are no more.

This theme "Root" was wisely chosen by @pandamama and this is so brilliant.

This song dates back to 1939 and was written and recorded by Solomon Linda a South Africa singer under the title "Mbube" which is a zulu word that means "Lion". The song became a git song and was covered by many artist.
All of this makes this song phenomenal in every sense and childhood memories won't be fun without it.

Lyrics
Weeheeheehee dee heeheeheehee weeoh aweem away
Weeheeheehee dee heeheeheehee weeoh aweem away

In the jungle, the mighty jungle
The lion sleeps tonight
In the jungle the quiet jungle
The lion sleeps tonight

Wee heeheehee weeoh aweem away
Wee heeheehee weeoh aweem away

Source

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I remember that my last entry was done amidst sickness but today I can say that there's a unique improvement and changes in my health and this is purely because Gid hid me under the shadow of his wings. Hence, the reason I chose this song. It is originally sung by Ntokozo Mambo and every single line revives my assurance that nothing is impossible with God. He is indeed our shield, buckler and deliverer, always on time and faithful to his words.

I hope that as you listen to this piece, you'll be stirred up to keep trusting and believing that your safety is under the shadow of his wings. Just like the mother hen covers/protect her chicks so does his angles encamp about us.

Lyrics
I know a Place I can always run to
In times of distress confusion and fear
And when my enemy surround me
Father I know in You I'm safe
Coz You keep me and hide me
In the shadow of Your wings

In the shadow of Your wings
I know I am safe
In the shadow of Your wings
I find relief
For You will hold me and You'll guide me
With Your righteous hand
I find rest peace of mind
In the shadow of Your wings

The Lord is my Shield
He's the Healer of my soul
He's my Tower of Strength
He's my Redeemer my Keeper
And when my heart is filled with sorrow
He is the Lifter of my head
And He surrounds me with favor
And He satisfies my soul

In the shadow of Your wings in the shadow of Your wings
I know that I'm safe I know I am safe
In the shadow of His wings in the shadow of Your wings
I find relief
For You hold me and You guide me for You'll hold me and You'll guide me
With Your righteous hand with Your righteous hand
I'll find rest I'll find rest and peace of mind peace of mind
In the shadow of His wings in the shadow of Your wings.

Source.

My health has really been challenging lately and while I lay helpless on my bed this song rings constantly in my mind.
As I regained a little strength today, I decided that I'll be doing a cover of the song "Love lifted me". It's originally done by women of faith and I hope that as much as this song ministers to me, it does the same to you.

It is recorded in the Bible that love is the greatest of all and yes I totally agree with what the holy book says because in a lowest state and when we don't feel like we are okay, God has a way of spreading his arms of love towards us either through the gift of a friend, through his divine word that just drops in our spirit or by just staring at the beautiful work of nature that resonates so much with the personality of God.
God is love indeed.

Lyrics
Write myself a simple song
gets the whole world to sing along
And call it a Love Song for You
who knows that I'm liable to get a song from the Bible
and then when I'm through
I'll just say

love lifted me
love lifted me
when nothing else could do
love lifted me

Everyone is looking for a way to say something nobody saying but that's hard to do
Searching the mind trying to find one of a kind ways to say something new.

love lifted me
love lifted me
when nothing else could do
love lifted me

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I am @Udygold and I'll be doing a Cover of the song "The Old Rugged cross".
It's one of my favourite hymns that is often sung in my church especially during the Easter period. It reminds us of the costly sacrifice of Our Lord on the cross.
It reminds us as Christians to cherish the gift of Jesus and to ensure that the purpose of his death and crucifixion is not swept under the carpet.

It is worthy of note that the cross might be old but its significance is everlasting and eternal.

Jesus is the Ultimate and I hope this song brings you beautiful and soul-lifting memories.

Lyrics:
On a hill far away
Stood an old rugged cross
The emblem of suffering and shame
For I love that old cross
Where the dearest and best
For a world of lost sinner
Was slain.

So I cherish the old rugged cross
Till my trophies at last I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged cross and exchange it someday for a crown.
source

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I have so many things to be grateful for. Firstly ,I am internally Grateful for life,
Grateful sound health,
Grateful for my family,
Grateful for a Godly circle of friends, Grateful for academic success,
Grateful that I have food to eat,
Grateful that I am hale and hearty,
Grateful that I am not living at the mercies of others,
Grateful that I have the gift of Salvation which is Paramount,
Grateful for my family here on @hive.

Truly, life hasn't been very easy or Rosy lately but I have consistently seen the finger of God. Sometimes I'm perplexed and thrown into confusion of how timely he provides but I know that his ways remain a mystery to us.
I don't know how God does it but I love that he's consistent with doing good. Our words cannot describe him and our vocabularies would fail us if we try to express how great our God is.

This song is a summary of all that God has been to me. I hope you too have a reason to be thankful.
Enjoy!

Lyrics 👇
I love you Lord
For your mercies never fails me
All my days have been held in your hands From the moment that I wake up Until I lay my head I have I will sing of the goodness of God

All my life you have been faithful
All my life you are being so so good
With every breath that I am able
I will sing of the goodness of God

I love your voice
You have led me through the fire
In darkest night you were close like no other
I've known you as a father
I've known you as a friend
And I have lived in the goodness of God

All my life you have been faithful
All my life you are being so so good
With every breath that I am able
I will sing of the goodness of God

Your goodness is running after me Is running after me With my life laid down I surrender now I give you everything
Your goodness is running after It's running after me.
Lyrics source

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The Efik/Ibibio people have a very uniques and outstanding dance groups and this is just one of them. This particular class of Dance is known as Ekombi.

Ekombi is traced to the Calabar ambience and it requires a lot of artistic mastery and body movement. It is usually presented during epoch making occasions.

At the traditional ceremony, a lot of spectators and visitors trooped- in their numbers to witness and grace the occasions and as usual the audience were beautifully entertained.

What do you think about our tribe?

In my moments of pains, he comes in handy as a perfect balm of Gilead, I can be real with him, I can be open and not ashamed above all I can call him tirelessly and rest assured that he will always answer.
I hope this song blesses and encourages you to run to Jesus every time you feel pains.

The Lyrics of the song is below:

Faithful Friend and Father, I've called You through the years
You've been Great Physician when sickness lingered near
Through distressing moments Your name is new and sweet
You've become Comforter to me

You are Comforter, that's who You are to me
Comforter, a name that fits so perfectly
Peace that passes all understanding
Comforter is who You are to me, it's who You are to me

And to the grieving family who weeps for loved ones gone
The pain of separation consumes in other home
But on the waves of sorrow, You walk with perfect ease
Comforter is who the whole world needs

You are Comforter, that's who You are to me
Comforter, a name that fits so perfectly
Peace that passes all understanding
Comforter is who You are to me.

Source

Lord you don’t need me
But somehow you want me
Oh how you love me
Somehow that frees me to take my hands off my life
And the way it should go
Lord you don’t need me
But somehow you want me
Oh! how you love me
Somehow that frees me to open my heart lord
And give you control.

source

African music and rhythm never gets old or boring and I love that there's a community where we can enjoy the African groove and music seamlessly.

I chosen "Taking care of me" a song originally done by a Nigerian Gospel Artist "Moses Bliss ft Mercy Chinwo".
I love singing this song because on daily basis I see how God takes care of me and my family at large. It has not been a rollercoaster of event for us lately and being self-sponsored in school, I have seen the finger of God in way I never envisaged.
There are times I feel like all is lost, I'll cry myself to sleep sometimes but despite all of this, I affirm that Jesus is taking care of me.
Most times, we need to listen to what other people's story so that it could stir up a need to be grateful to God. My assurance is that when there's life, there's hope and one day what we prayed for , will be what we'll testify about.

Moses Bliss and Mercy Chinwo are two phenomenal Nigerian Gospel Artist that you can't help but love. Their song and the rhythm gives the vibe that you can't ignore.

I hope you enjoy the cover and above all that it blesses you.

The Lyrics:
Ayo-yo
Ayo, ayo-ayo-ayo-yo
Ayo, ayo-ayo-ayo-yo
He's taking care of me
(Hills-play)
Ayo-yo
Ayo, ayo-ayo-ayo-yo
Ayo, ayo-ayo-ayo-yo
He's taking care of me
verse
New miracles everyday
New testimonies everywhere, yeah
Latest grace I receive daily, daily
I know Jesus is taking care of me
Ta-da-da-da-di-da-di-da
New mercies every morning
You daily load me with benefits
I'm a benefit boy
You treat me like Your only child in the world
I know, Jesus, You're taking care of me
chorus
We are here to testify
Jesus is taking care of me
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Jesus is looking after me
Jesus is watching over me
I'm shinning because
Jesus is taking care of me
verse
Yes, You daily give Your angels charge over me
Charge over me
Indeed, You're taking care of me
I don't need to pay for the air that I breathe
Air that I breathe
You're taking care of me, chai
Your blessings just dey follow me, chai
Angels watching over me, aye
Before I call You answer me
I'm a benefit girl o
pre-chorus
Ayo-yo
Ayo, ayo-ayo-ayo-yo
Ayo, ayo-ayo-ayo-yo
He's taking care of me
chorus
Jesus is taking care of me
Jesus is taking care of me (You never leave me)
Ooh, ooh, ooh (You never let me fall)
Jesus is looking after me
(Ayo-yo-ya-eh-eh-ya)
Jesus is watching over me (I'm shinning)
I'm shinning because
Jesus is taking care of me

Source

For this week, I'll be doing a cover of the song "Oceans" by Hillsong Music. When I first saw the prompt for this week, I had so many things running through my mine and one outstanding things is that this earth (world) that we are is not our home. We are just strangers passing through it and someday we'll be called up yonder to give an account of the life we've lived. The big question is Are we ready?
No matter how we shy or run away from this the truth remains that everyday brings us closer to either our grace or the day of reckoning.

The chorus of this song says it all, we'll be led home by his spirit to a place of clam and Solace, where our feet will no longer wander, a place where our faith in God will grow stronger without the persecution of the world. I pray that on that day, we'll be ready to meet him and be ready to get home to paradise 🙏

The Song;

You call me out upon the waters
The great unknown where feet may fail
And there I find You in the mystery
In oceans deep my faith will stand
And I will call upon Your Name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine

Your grace abounds in deepest waters
Your sovereign hand will be my guide
Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me
You've never failed and You won't start now
So I will call upon Your Name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine, oh
And You are mine, oh

Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders
Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever You would call me
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
And my faith will be made stronger
In the presence of my Saviour

Lyrics

God bless you 🙏

This song pictures a perfect relationship between a father and a child.it equally proofs that a child cannot survive without a guide. A father’s word to a child is not just yard-stick for living but a tool to set his path right.
As Christians, we live, move and have our being with God as the center of our lives. It is therefore pertinent that for our survival in this world, we must rely on him for guidance and sustainability.

Lyrics.
Father to child, Spirit to spirit
Lighted by Your Word
And with Your breath of life
That’s how I come alive
That’s how I change my world (Repeat)

Refrain:
Just breathe Your Name upon me, breathe!
Just breathe Your Name upon me, breathe!
YOD-HAY-WAW-HAY (YHWH) is Your Name, breathe Lord
Just breathe Your Name upon me, breathe! (Repeat)

(From the Top)
Just breathe your name upon me breathe
That’s all you need, that’s all you need
The breath of the Almighty makes the difference
That’s how you come alive
That’s how you can change your world
Breathe Breathe Breathe
Lord breathe your name
YOD-HAY-WAW-HAY (YHWH), breathe
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We live in a world that God is our ultimate anchor, hope and perfect friend and without God, everything ends up being a total mirage.

For me, this song is a reassurance and promise that my heart will constantly yearn and desire God as a friend and as a present help in time of need.

I urge you therefore that as you listen to this song, it will not just entertain you but will help you to realign with the father.

LYRICS;
As the deer pants for the waters
So my soul longeth after thee
You alone art my heart desire
And I long to worship you

You alone art my strength and shield
To you alone may my spirit yield
You alone art my heart desire
And I long to worship you

You’re my friend and you are my brother
Even though you are a king
I love you more than any other
So much more than anything
[source]
(https://gccsatx.com/hymns/as-the-deer-panteth-for-the-water/)