YM Camp 2011 Theme Song- SHINE

Would like to share this wonderful song, which my dear friend Paul Ooi composed together with Bobby, Mag Phua & Ps Ivan for this year YM CAMP 2011!

"This song was written specially for YM Camp 2011, centered on the camp's theme, "Shine Forth: Light Up The World", alongside a few of the members of my precious faith family earlier this year. It starts off with the basis that Jesus came down to earth & died for us in his saving love - & that same love is now in each of our hearts, for us to love others as God's little lights in our worlds where God has placed us in, with action paired together with faith. Walking the talk isn't easy, but with the Holy Spirit in us, we are empowered & are filled with boldness to shine like His Son, existing as channels of His love, unashamed for His glory like a city on a hill, unhidden.

The chorus is anchored on the camp's theme verse which says "In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." (Matthew 5:16 ESV) & the bridge is a declaration for us to live it out not just in song or words but with our lives here on earth - to be God's witnesses, shining forth not our own light but His; to go in God's love to love others since He first loved us; to live all of life for the glory of God like how it says in His Word: "So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." (1 Corinthians 10:31-30 ESV)

May this song lead you to God. To Him be all glory." - Paul Ooi

Verse 1
Jesus, You came down for me
Your salvation love poured out so free
Jesus, Your love now in my heart
It's resounding, faith and action are rising

Pre-chorus 1
Let my live be an anthem of Your love
Lifting You higher forever, Jesus

Chorus
Shine Your light, let all the world see
Show Your glory, let all the earth sing
As one we break through the darkness
We will be Your witnesses
So all may see and give God all the glory

Verse 2
Jesus, You've called us and we
will go forth and be Your hands and feet
Jesus, Your Spirit stirs our souls
It's reviving, strength and courage are rising

Pre-chorus 2
Let our lives be anthems of Your love
Living it louder forever, Jesus

Bridge
Shine forth Your light, shine forth Your light
We go in Your love, go in Your love
We live for Your glory, live for Your glory
Jesus

(YM CAMP Theme Song- SHINE, Showcase of the Winning Song Entry at “Even the Rocks Cry Out 2!" at Aldersgate Methodist Church on 12 Nov 2011.)