Songs are created depending on the mood and
intention of the writer. Some are written to show love and others with anger
and hatred, and there are songs made to inspire and change a certain belief.
However, a song which is intended to praise God must be written with wisdom as quoted
by Bro. Eli Soriano, presiding minister of the Members of Church of God
International during the A Song of Praise (ASOP) 2013 Finals last December 24,
at ADD Convention Center Apalit Pampanga. “Ang isang magandang composition may
wisdom, pag yung little bits of wisdom ay hindi nakita sa isang composition,
hindi natin maco-consider na perfect song”. Brother Eli, reiterated that it is
of great importance that a song of praise to God must contain wisdom, not just
an ordinary song created ordinarily it must be special.
As the show continues Bro. Eli said that his attention
is mostly focused on the lyrics since it is a song of praise. But, melody and instrumental
background adds color to the song, lyrics is the most essential. The event was
very special for all the attendees. The audience is once more ready to be
inspired by the message of the song while the participant who includes
composer, lyricists, and interpreters are all persistent to hear the comments
of the judges especially Bro. Eli and Bro. Daniel.
Indeed, the competition is a tough one surely I can
feel the pressure felt by the contestants who joined the competition. Membersof the Church of God International across the country participated these
include song entries from Rizal Province entitled Oh Ama Ligaya Ka (Father You’re
My Joy), from Cambodia entitled “Inari Mong Anak Na Rin (Considered Me As Your
Child As Well) while there are two song entries from Singapore one is entitled
Dahil Mayroong Ngayon (Because There Is Yesterday) while the other is May Ngiti
o Luha Man (In Smiles or Tears), However there are also two song entries from
USA the song title is Sa Iyong Pagtawag (For Your Calling), and the other one
is Oh Kay Sarap Maging Lingkod Mo (Oh How Sweet It Is To Be Your Servant).
There is also a song from Visayas Region entitled Unending Thanks To You. Brazil,
South America had their entry entitled Purihin Ang Ngalan Mo (Praise Your Name)
On the other hand, Australia is also a finalist with a song title Dahil Ikaw
Ang Aking Dios (For You Are My God) and from Germany entitled Salamat Amang
Banal.
Bro. Eli commented that most of the songs performed
during the ASOP finals had no problems in terms of melody and song interpreters
(singers) they give justice on the song. Brother Soriano suggested that creating a
good song requires good effort. For an instance, those who have good command
with words should work on the lyrics while those who are musically inclined should
work on tones.
The event was full of wisdom from the Bible; Brother Soriano also mentioned that Songs of Solomon express love the songs of David
express deep gratitude to God. As the event is about to finish all are
overwhelmed by the biblical explanations of Bro. Eli and the letters of each
song entries which captures the heart of the audience. When everyone is ready
to go home each has their souvenir which is worth to remember that when writing
songs of praise to God it must have wisdom.
