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Deliver Me
Hi Friends,
This week marks the release of an album of prayers called Endurance. Mankind has been singing prayers to God from the beginning of time, and so it continues with this offering. The prayer below is from the collection and is entitled Deliver Me.
O Lord, that I may live
That I may live and breathe, childlike
That I may see through the veil
That I would be dewy-eyed
Deliver me
Deliver me from myself
Pour upon me the cleansing love
That flows to self forgetfulness
Lay upon me the hands of healing
That touch a soul of meekness
O Lord, forgive my ways
Forgive my scanty and meager ways
Deliver me
Deliver me from myself
O Lord, hear my prayer
Hear my prayer of lost and weakness
Hear my pray, hear my prayer
Hear what burdens lay heavy on my heart
Hear the voice that speaks from deep in my soul
Deliver me
Deliver me from myself
~ Eddy Mann
Call me, text me, tweet me, message me, email me, write me… we’ve been brought together by God for a reason.
As always, remember you can send an anonymous email to prayer@eddymann.com for prayers and encouragement.
Pray on,
Eddy
May Notebook
Friday, May 03, 2019 is the release date for the Endurance album. This collection of prayers has been on the back burner for seven years, and now they can finally breathe and have life. This is a quiet release in that I’ve not made a big splash about it’s drop date. I know that this offering will not be for everyone, but for those of you who are fond of mediative prayer, my hope is that you can experience a deeper and more meaningful moment through these expressions of faith.
May’s song, Deliver Me, is the second featured song from the project. The lyric above is self explanatory so there’s no need for me to elaborate any more other than to say that it reflects a moment of prayer, the conversation, on my end, as it happened.
As I’ve been sharing what I’m reading this year, last month’s book was called The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua Heschel. I was taken with the in-depth look at what the Sabbath means to the Jewish community, and how I might grow to have a more profound sense of the day. I loved this quote, “The meaning of the Sabbath is to celebrate time rather than space… to turn from the results of creation to the mystery of creation.”
I’m looking forward to getting into rehearsals for the summer run. Live dates begin the first weekend in June at Karen’s Place, in Doylestown, PA. I can’t wait to see you all!
Song of the Month
May Schedule
Continuing Wednesday, May 01, 2019
Breathe… and give thanks!
More info at eddymann.com
Holding on to You
Hi Friends,
Mankind has been singing prayers to God from the beginning of time, and so it is that this month I offer a prayer in song from a new collection called Endurance.
I’ve known of your love
And I hunger for more
Broke without grace
I’m knocking at your door
Love I long to know
Sharpen and refine
Lost without you
Oh, for love divine
I’m holding on to you
I’m holding on to you
Begin anew in me
Speak to my soul
Strength to rise
Hear my prayers of ol’
When I’m hurt by the harshness
When this cold world is heartless
All through the darkness
I’m holding on to you
~ Eddy Mann
Call me, text me, tweet me, message me, email me, write me… we’ve been brought together by God for a reason.
As always, remember you can send an anonymous email to prayer@eddymann.com for prayers and encouragement.
Pray on,
Eddy
April Notebook
It’s life’s hills and valleys that tend to define our journey. This month I find myself back in my northern digs. This change of location is six weeks early, but loving relationships require a flexible calendar. My father-in-law took ill while we were down south and coming north was the right compassionate thing to do. So here we are, not particularly happy with the weather, but still relishing in the blessings that spring has to offer.
April’s song, Holding On To You, is the first of a collection of sung prayers that I’ll be releasing over the next few months. The collection is called Endurance and was written back in 2011. Through God’s timing it appears that now is the time to share them with you.
This past month I started reading a book called ‘The Master’s Men‘ by William Barclay. It’s not new, it was originally published in 1959 and I’m reading a 1985 edition. It was recommended to me as a character study of the Apostles. So far I’ve really enjoyed a deeper understanding of the part each disciple played in the Jesus story.
Please continue to enjoy ‘The State of Mann‘ Spotify playlist, and keep a watch out for the Homeward Bound series on facebook, twitter and instagram.
Song of the Month
April Schedule
Continuing Monday, April 01, 2019
Breath… and give thanks!
More info at eddymann.com
King of Creation
Hi Friends,
My prayer is that this months’s song will comfort and strengthen you as you continue along your journey.
Beautiful Savior
King of Creation
Son of God and Son of Man
Truly I’d love Thee
Trust I’d serve Thee
Light of my soul, my Joy, my Crown
Fair are the meadows
Fair are the woodlands
Robed in flowers of blooming spring
Jesus is fairer
Jesus is purer
He makes our sorrowing spirit sing
King of Creation
We praise Your name
Beautiful Savior
Lord of the nations
Son of God and Son of Man
Glory and honor
Praise adoration
Now and forevermore be Thine
~ Joseph Seiss, Eddy Mann
Call me, text me, tweet me, message me, email me, write me… we’ve been brought together by God for a reason.
As always, remember you can send an anonymous email to prayer@eddymann.com for prayers and encouragement.
Pray on,
Eddy
March Notebook
The new month includes some time in Key West to catch up with the family Conchs that I haven’t seen in a few years. And the road down will allow for a visit with an artist friend which prayerfully will bear fruit in the form of a live or future in studio podcast. Stay tuned!
I’ve created a Spotify playlist that shares my ever changing soundscape called ‘The State of Mann.’ Please feel free to join me by following it. On my reading list this past month has been Margaret Feinberg’s ‘Taste and See,’ a global culinary and spiritual adventure in discovering God among butchers, bakers, and fresh food makers, that to this point has been a savoring experience.
Homeward Bound will continue as the Spirit moves. Our journeys at times can seem so isolated, but what we’re experiencing is communal in that at one time or another we’re all walking the same path and being guided by the same loving hands. So please continue to keep an eye out on facebook, twitter and instagram as these events unfold, and as always share how the Spirit moves you.
Song of the Month
March Schedule
Beginning Friday, March 01, 2019
Breath… and give thanks!
More info at eddymann.com
He Remembers
Hi Friends,
I’m releasing a new single today called ‘He Remembers.’ It was written back in the spring of 2016 and was inspired by a quote from novelist Elise Wisel, ‘God is God because He remembers.’ A free download is available at eddymann.com.
He remembers my first breath of air
He remembers because He was there
And still my Maker is with me everywhere
He remembers and He’s with me now
He remembers the first word I said
He remembers what I turned and fled
And still my Father never turned His head
He remembers and He’s with me now
He knows my pulse and the pulse of everything
Every moment ever lived and each created thing
He knows my name and the thoughts that cross my mind
He knows my heart, and the heart of all mankind
He remembers every tear I’ve sown
He remembers when I felt alone
And still my savior has never left me on my own
He remembers and He’s with me now
~ Eddy Mann
Call me, text me, tweet me, message me, email me, write me… we’ve been brought together by God for a reason.
As always, remember you can send an anonymous email to prayer@eddymann.com for prayers and encouragement.
Pray on,
Eddy
February Notebook
Well as January ends I’ve settled into my southern digs and have found a relaxed atmosphere to work and play. There’ll continue to be some new music appearing in the next few months as I’m just finishing up some mixing and art work. Inspiration is everywhere here so I don’t suspect that there’ll be a slow down in the offerings.
Of note is that I just finished reading an interesting book called Jesus Asked by Conrad Gempf. It’s a relatively short read, but it opened up some interesting new images for me, like if Jesus were to meet you on the street today he’d be more likely ask you something rather than tell you something. And in response I’ve actually answered a few questions with questions of my own lately.
My newest ministry Homeward Bound has been providing some energetic feedback which is encouraging. The spontaneity of it will take some time to get use to, and the broad avenues of sharing will also be an adjustment to handle. My hope was that this could reach many of you who are at a distance from me, and or don’t have the means to participate at an event in person. It’s my prayer that the live pop-up events will continue to grow in freedom and transparency. And yes, from time to time I may be able to invite some of you to be in house. So continue to keep an eye out on facebook, twitter and instagram as these events journey on.
Song of the Month
February Schedule
Friday, February 01, 2019
‘He Remembers’ Single and Video Release.
More info at eddymann.com
A Glad New Year
Hi Friends,
I’m releasing a new single today called ‘A Glad New Year.’ It’s a re-imagining of a Martin Luther prayer written in 1535 called ‘Ah Dearest Jesus.’ At the moment it’s a free download available only at eddymann.com.
Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child, make thee a bed, soft, undefiled
Within my heart, that it may be, a quiet chamber kept for Thee
My heart for very joy doth leap, my lips no more can silence keep
I too must sing, with joyful tongue, that sweetest ancient song
Glory to God in the highest heaven, who unto man His Son hath given
While angels sing with pious mirth, a glad new year to all the earth!
~ Martin Luther
Call me, text me, tweet me, message me, email me, write me… we’ve been brought together by God for a reason.
As always, remember you can send an anonymous email to prayer@eddymann.com for prayers and encouragement.
Pray on,
Eddy
January Notebook
I’m currently sojourning to my humble southern homestead. There I hope to read what I haven’t had time to read, listen to what I haven’t had time to listened to, and to create what I haven’t had time to create. Walking at sea level and breathing the fresh salt air has a way of inspiring me like no other place.
My creative calendar reveals that I’m about to begin a new ministry called Homeward Bound. I hope that this will reach so many of you who are at a distance from me, by using an internet platform. The plan is to have live pop-up events to talk, share and to worship. From time to time I may be able to invite some of you to be in house. So keep an eye out on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as these events will vary in time and day.
Song of the Month
January Schedule
Tuesday, December 01, 2019
‘A Glad New Year’ Single and Video release
More info at eddymann.com
He’s Coming
Hi Friends,
Yes, the season of waiting has begun… and we’d be wise to wait with great expectations. Wait for your world to come crumbling down, and before long it will. Wait for the prosperity promised you, and it’ll find you.
Our future and our hope lies within our Savior’s grasp. Hope, love, joy and peace are yours for the season.
Call me, text me, tweet me, message me, email me, write me… we’ve been brought together by God for a reason.
As always, remember you can send an anonymous email to prayer@eddymann.com for prayers and encouragement.
Pray on,
Eddy
December Notebook
Visit the website and check out all the Christmas Deals for gift ideas. All albums/CD’s are included, and the Hope Love Joy Peace T-Shirts are now available in three different colors.
If you haven’t already, please feel free to stream, download and or purchase my newest release Worship in Spirit and Truth. I said this last month, but I really have been blessed by the response. It’s truly been a humbling experience having so many of the songs touch your hearts. As always continue to converse with me on the social platform of your choice, or in person, as it continues to inspire and strengthen me in my ministry.
I’ll be back sharing this month on each of the first three Saturdays. I hope to see and hang with as many of you as possible before I head back south in January.
Song of the Month
December Schedule
Saturday, December 01, 2018 Souled Out Basement, Philadelphia, PA 7:00pm
Annual concert event with the Combo
Saturday, December 08, 2018 Hope Community Church, King of Prussia, PA 7:00pm
Annual Romans Road Christmas Celebration
Saturday, December 15, 2018 Truth United Church, Hatboro, PA 7:00pm
Night of Worship with Special Guests
More info at eddymann.com
When November Falls
Hi Friends,
I hope this finds you with a smile on your face, and peace in your heart. Life zooms by, don’t let anyone tell you anything different. Tomorrow’s just a few breaths away so make the most of what God has set before you today. I’m currently idling through a season of prudence. Slowing things down can be difficult for some of us, but I’m discovering that I kind of like it. The past year or so I’ve really been conscious of enjoying the journey. For some this may be a normality, but for me this has become a learning environment, just ask my wife.
‘Be still and know that I am God…’ (Ps 46:10) has taken on a deeper meaning as I’ve grown to absorb more of the things that have raced by in the past.
This November I encourage you to slow down, and instead of chasing the day, let it come to you.
Call me, text me, tweet me, message me, email me, write me… we’ve been brought together by God for a reason.
As always, remember you can send an anonymous email to prayer@eddymann.com for prayers and encouragement.
Pray on,
Eddy
November Notebook
The October release of Worship in Spirit and Truth has been exciting. I’ve been blessed by the response. I’m humbled that so many of you have found songs that resonated with you. Please continue to converse with me on the social platform of your choice, or in person, as it continues to inspire and strengthen me in my ministry. And if you haven’t already, stop by the website and buy, stream or download a copy. You can also stream or download on all the usual platforms.
I had great time hanging out in the Worship Cafe on October 18, here’s a link where you can check it out if you missed it.
I’ll be back at it up north Thanksgiving through New Years and would love to see you if you’re in the area.
Song of the Month
November Schedule
Tuesday, November 06, 2018 ‘Carry Me Home’ (Official Lyric Video) Released
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 ‘Once Again Lord’ (Official Lyric Video) Released
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 ‘My Secret Heart’ (Official Lyric Video) Released
Sunday, November 25, 2018 – Truth United Ministries, Hatboro, PA 10:00am
More info at eddymann.com
Every Little Thing
Hi Friends,
As October arrives I find myself once again chasing summer. The quest to be walking at the ocean’s edge is something I live with all year round so there’s nothing unusual going on here. Following hurricane Florence’s visit I stopped off in Virginia Beach, VA for a weekend of events, and then spent the following weekend at a Tent Revival in Spindale, NC. The next chapter will take place back on my favorite barrier island in sunny Florida.
Every little thing these days reminds me of God. Whether it’s the blessings I continue to receive, the daily opportunities to serve, or the chance to be sharpened by adversity, it’s all delivered in a loving packaged of grace.
The new album (Worship in Spirit and Truth) drops this coming Friday, October 05, and the early returns have been humbling. Thanks again to each and everyone of you who take the time to share with me.
Call me, text me, tweet me, message me, email me, write me… we’ve been brought together by God for a reason.
As always, remember you can send an anonymous email to prayer@eddymann.com for prayers and encouragement.
Pray on,
Eddy
October Notebook
October 05 marks my twelfth release (Worship in Spirit and Truth) in the past ten years. It’s really hard to believe! Stop by the website and buy, stream or download a copy. You can also stream or download on all the usual platforms.
There’s a real nice article on the No Depression website. Check it out!
I’ll be hanging out in the Worship Cafe on October 18, stay tuned for the post date. In the meantime you can replay my last visit (from December 2017) right here.
Song of the Month
September Schedule
10/02/18 [Tue] Video Release: ‘In the House of the Lord’
10/05/18 [Fri] ‘Worship in Spirit and Truth’ drops
10/09/18 [Tue] Video Release: ‘Let Your Steadfast Love Be Upon us’
10/16/18 [Tue] Video Release: ‘I Surrender All’
10/18/18 [Thu] The Worship Cafe ‘Interview’
10/23/18 [Tue] Video Release: ‘I’m Willing To Do Your Will’
10/30/18 [Tue] Video Release: ‘When I Cry Aloud’
More info at eddymann.com
See
Hi Friends,
Last month during my yearly eye exam it was discovered that I had a torn retina in my left eye. When I asked if it was serious they said they were scheduling me for laser surgery the following morning. Amazingly I didn’t experience the normal warning signs. There were no flashes of light or noticeable vision changes. Afterwards I began to realize the blessings and just how fortunate I was that the retina hadn’t become detached. I was blessed to have scheduled, and kept my yearly appointment. And I’m blessed to live in an age of laser surgery where I could continue a normal lifestyle immediately.
As is my way, I began to pray over what had happened and what I could learn from it. I immediately realized that I was four weeks into a nine week run of events where my focus has been on recognizing God’s beauty through nature.
During the past month I’ve really championed God’s creation but never once took into consideration that it could only be achieved by the miraculous gift of sight.
Sheepishly I now have the opportunity to share my brokenness in maybe taking that gift for granted.
Call me, text me, tweet me, message me, email me, write me… we’ve been brought together by God for a reason.
As always, remember you can send an anonymous email to prayer@eddymann.com for prayers and encouragement.
Pray on,
Eddy
September Notebook
The three-step release of the ‘Worship in Spirit and Truth’ album is scheduled to begin on September 07, 2018 with the ‘Worship in Spirit EP’. This will be followed by the ‘Worship in Truth EP’ on September 21, 2018. The EP’s will only be available on the eddymann.com website. The ‘Worship in Spirt and Truth’ album will drop everywhere on October 5, 2018.
It’s been quite some time since I released any new songs for the church and I’m really excited about this project. Some of these songs have become a staple of my worship events over the past three years and so I’ve seen how God has used them in the lives of others. And now I look forward to sharing them with all of you!
Song of the Month
September Schedule
09/02/18 Sun] Truth United Ministries, Willow Grove, PA 10:00am (solo)
09/08/18 [Sat] Haverford Music Festival, Havertown, PA 3:50pm (duo)
09/09/18 Sun] Truth United Ministries, Willow Grove, PA 10:00am (solo)
09/16/18 Sun] Truth United Ministries, Willow Grove, PA 10:00am (solo)
09/21/18 [Fri] The Well Coffeehouse, Portsmouth, VA 7:00pm (solo)
09/22/18 [Sat] The River Room, Virginia Beach, VA 8:00pm (solo)
09/28/18 [Fri] Festival of Friends, Spindale, NC 7:00pm (solo)
09/29/18 [Sat] Festival of Friends, Spindle, NC 7:00pm (solo)
09/30/18 [Sun] Advent Lutheran, Hendersonville, NC 11:00am (solo)
More info at eddymann.com