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Pitter Patter

from Ephathah by Natalie Kendel

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At the time when Isaiah 1 was spoken, Judea was barren, and her cities burned. This awakened the people to bring sacrifices and offerings in the thousands before God, despite their hunger and famine. They thought they could bribe God to remove the punishment, and give them leave to go on in their sin.

Many of the people would rather part with their sacrifices, instead of listen to what the prophets had been saying God really wanted from them: not sacrifices, but justice and mercy. He was interested in their every day lives, in the way they treated one another far more than religious activity.

The book of Isaiah begins on this note. In chapter 1, verses 16-29, he addresses how the people rely on the mere form of service, feeling it deserving of a reward. But the prophet says that what was once good in God's eye - the sacrifices - have become disgusting to him. Why? Because the things that are far more important to the Lord are being ignored: fairness, justice, the way they act in their courts, the defence of those who are weak, poor and small.

And so PITTER PATTER was written, from the album 'The Crazies', by Natalie Kendel. The song is build on the structure of clapping, meant to resemble the 'pitter patter' of human feet coming into the Temple. A song about the futility of worship and sacrifice if our conduct towards other people isn't right.

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I can hear the pitter patter of your feet as you flood into my court
While your hearts are turned in the other direction
I can smell the many offerings, meaningless things
Your incense doesn't cover the stench of love forsaken

Stop doing wrong, learn to do right
Seek justice, encouraged the oppressed
Defend the fatherless and the widow

You have spread your hands out wide
Sending out a wave, a tide of empty word,
half-hearted utterings
When we both know they are full of blood
It's about high time you came and washed them in my love

Stop doing wrong, learn to do right
Seek justice, encouraged the oppressed
Defend the fatherless and the widow

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from Ephathah, released March 4, 2013
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Natalie Kendel England, UK

Theologian, Natalie Kendel, is a singer-songwriter, author, pastor, and theological lecturer.

Using an imaginative, narrative approach, Kendel aims to musically communicate the biblical narrative.

Kendel's music is influenced by folk, orchestral, neo-80s & various genre blends. With unique lyrics and theological depth, her music evokes a rallying listening experience. ... more

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