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Come And Dwell (Kevin Pledger)
- By Kevin Pledger
- Published May 30, 2008
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Kevin Pledger
During his career, Kevin has shared the stage and sung with the
likes of Anthony Evans, Guy Penrod (of the Gaither Vocal Band), Sue
Dodge, Lana Ranahan, John Starnes, Ivan Parker and more. In 2006, he
wrote "I Will Go," the theme song for the Southern Baptist Convention's
Cooperative Program (International Missions). The song was recorded by
INO recording artist, Anthony Evans. Now at
37, Kevin is the Worship Arts Leader at the thriving First Christian
Church in Decatur, IL. Part
of this includes leading a Songwriter's Workshop training other
songwriters in the church and creating a culture of creative worship.
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Here is a new song worth listening that Kevin Pledger sent in for Song Quest. Listen to the full audio demo and let us know what you think.
Here is the background as written by Kevin:
I wrote this song in 2006 as I was about to go to the Integrity Worship Songwriters Retreat. It was my submission that year. This song literally comes from my prayer to my Heavenly Father. I love picturing Him as a Dad. Anyone can biologically be a father, but it takes a special man to be a Dad. That's who God is to me. I've gone my own way and turned my back and Him. But just because I left the house, never meant that I stopped being a son. And He always wanted to come and dwell with me again and shape me into who He wanted me to be.
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20 Responses to "Come And Dwell (Kevin Pledger)"
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said this on 03 Jun 2008 12:16:45 PM CST
Easy to follow vocally for a congregation. I think by the second chorus most all would be comfortable.
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said this on 03 Jun 2008 12:58:20 PM CST
I love the way the words of the song draw you into worship and to God himself. I also think it's easier to sing after the second chorus.
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said this on 03 Jun 2008 1:12:11 PM CST
Always great to hear a good song in 6/8! Easy to sing, good melody, and great hook!
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said this on 03 Jun 2008 1:31:15 PM CST
I really like the chorus, it is very catchy. Would be easy for a congregation to learn. I like the "Southern Rock" feel to this song. The verses are ok, they would seem to be difficult for a congregation. Chorus is great!
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said this on 03 Jun 2008 1:42:05 PM CST
A very personal crying out to God that I think worshippers could embrace. Nice flowing melody. May take a little while to catch all the text. Range might be a little on the high side also.
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said this on 03 Jun 2008 1:49:34 PM CST
An excellent song to be used as an introit or beginning for a worship or praise service.
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said this on 03 Jun 2008 2:54:49 PM CST
Another great song from Kevin. If you want to kick off your service with a bang, this will certainly do it! The chorus is certainly easy enough to follow and will have people singing it long after worship is finished.
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said this on 03 Jun 2008 3:49:06 PM CST
A great song that makes you come alive in anticipation of what's next in worship
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said this on 03 Jun 2008 3:52:51 PM CST
Love the way the chorus kicks it up a notch (especially after the first verse). The melody is smooth and the song has a great hook. Also love the personal testamony and praise the song embodies. Like all the others, I think this song would be easy for a congregation to catch onto and sing along with (even the higher parts are easily harmonized in a lower register).
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said this on 03 Jun 2008 3:59:18 PM CST
Another Great song by Kevin Pledger. It is very easy to learn and to catch on to the feel and tempo. I think it would be a great song for churches.
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said this on 03 Jun 2008 9:59:11 PM CST
Great song! The guitar adds a powerful and bold impact and influence for the song.
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said this on 04 Jun 2008 6:59:58 AM CST
This is awesome! It feels like a song I've always known, and just needed to sing. The words flow and seem to want to come right after the other, like there's no learning to it. This is yet another song I can't wait to sing at church!
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said this on 04 Jun 2008 7:32:47 AM CST
Meaningful words and a powerful chorus. Worship flows from this song. Again, a great way to initiate the congregational worship
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said this on 04 Jun 2008 7:50:11 AM CST
Beautiful,...easy enough to sing and learn,...so it is inviting. Thank you Kevin!
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said this on 04 Jun 2008 5:14:54 PM CST
This song is very catchy. I love the guitar feel of it. Makes me want to sing along.
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said this on 04 Jun 2008 8:42:11 PM CST
Absolutely fantastic worship song!!! Thanks for writing for real worship! The song is true quality and really singable.
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said this on 05 Jun 2008 10:22:37 AM CST
Another great song to really let sink in during worship. Some songs that talk about giving ourselves to God have a minor feel, but this really captures the joy of giving ourselves up and letting God run our lives.
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said this on 05 Jun 2008 3:49:28 PM CST
What a great worship song! I love singing this song. Thank you Kevin for sharing this song and also for your personal thoughts and testimony behind the song.
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said this on 06 Jun 2008 1:43:33 PM CST
Another great song from a talented, dedicated song writer. Thank you, Kevin
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said this on 26 Jun 2008 8:41:09 PM CST
love the guitars......i can hear a little U2 in the chorus....hahaha....love it......love it!!!!!!!!
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