One of my favorite secular albums is the Unforgettable Fire by U2. My appreciation for U2 led me to search for Christian bands with a similar sound. Initially, I thought that the band Delirious was the closest comparison. However, the more I listen to the Violet Burning and their top two albums: Strength and Chosen, I believe this group, the Violet Burning, is the better option.
And to keep me from being puffed up and too much elated by the exceeding greatness (preeminence) of these revelations, there was given me a thorn ([a]a splinter) in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to rack and buffet and harass me, to keep me from being excessively exalted. 8 Three times I called upon the Lord and besought [Him] about this and begged that it might depart from me; 9 But He said to me, My grace (My favor and loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you [sufficient against any danger and enables you to bear the trouble manfully]; for My strength and power are made perfect (fulfilled and completed) and [b]show themselves most effective in [your] weakness. Therefore, I will all the more gladly glory in my weaknesses and infirmities, that the strength and power of Christ (the Messiah) may rest (yes, may [c]pitch a tent over and dwell) upon me! 10 So for the sake of Christ, I am well pleased and take pleasure in infirmities, insults, hardships, persecutions, perplexities and distresses; for when I am weak [[d]in human strength], then am I [truly] strong (able, powerful [e]in divine strength), 2 Corinthians 12:7-10.
Sometimes the name of an artist, band or group limits their overall popularity and success. Such is the case of the Violet Burning as its obscure name prevented many from buying their music. Nonetheless, songs like As I Am, There is No One Else Like You, Song of the Harlot and the Killing are 4 of the most inspirational songs I’ve ever heard. May you enjoy the attached You Tube as you listen to the Violet Burning this week.
by Jay Mankus
ExpressYourself4Him 