Liturgical content for “I ask and seek”.

2016 WW album cover2 (2)Just like the other songs, you can find lots of scripture to support this song. The Pre-Chorus is taken directly from Micah 7:7 “Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.” (KJV). This passage was just too perfect for me to not use. Additionally, I found inspiration for the chorus from Matthew 7:7 “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:” (KJV). What great words of wisdom from Matthew here! This song and these passages really speak toward the exchange we have with God. It is a great reminder of this exchange when this song is used during the Gospel or sermon part of the worship service.  

I Ask and Seek

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Singing “I ask and seek”.

2016 WW album cover2 (2)This song really sits in the lower part of the register. The entire song dances between the low E and middle B on the staff. This very small range should help the congregation sing the song with no problems. Additionally, harmony parts for this song should be well within the singable range too. For female singers, an octave jump above the male singers should put the melody right into a very comfortable range. There are only 5 notes used in this song that are right in the middle of the staff… that should make this song easily singable for everyone.

The only trick to singing this song may be for lead male vocalists. Since this song is sitting at the lower end of the register, you may need to sing a little closer to the microphone. Typically, the lower in someone’s register, the less volume they will have. Don’t be afraid to get right up on the microphone for this song. That will help to get the proper volume out and will also give the performance an intimate feeling.

I Ask and Seek

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