A few bands called Deliverance:

1) Deliverance is a band from Los An… Read Full Bio ↴A few bands called Deliverance:

1) Deliverance is a band from Los Angeles, CA, USA. One of the more prolific Christian bands in the metal world, Deliverance spent their early days playing speed metal/thrash metal, quite similar to then-labelmates Vengeance Rising, before moving on to a more melodic/progressive metal style around the time of 1994's River Disturbance. They broke up in 1995, reformed in 2000, and after a few releases, broke up again in September of 2002. Deliverance recently reformed with a and is currently looking for a drummer to complete the lineup for an upcoming album and tour dates to commence in 2007.

Their official MySpace site is www.myspace.com/thebigdlives.

2) A heavy metal band with an old school black metal touch, formed in '86, UK
Discography:
Devils Meat 1987
Metalworks Personal Sampler 1988
Evil Friendship 1989
The Book Of Lies 1989
Ultimate Revenge 1993

3) A heavy metal band with elements of Death 'N' Roll originating from Boston, UK. They started up in late 2009 with the creation of their first song Shadow of Redemption, then later producing Defiance and Legion. They currently have plans to release an EP and start tours in Lincolnshire with the aim of "Bringing metal back to Lincolnshire". Their official site is: www.myspace.com/deliverancednr

4) Deliverance was a German-Canadian Christian pop and rock music band that was active in the 1970s until 1981. Danny Janz, Ken Janz, and Paul Janz formed Deliverance in Lorrach, Germany though the three were from Alberta, Canada. All three were raised in Basel, Switzerland and attended Black Forest Academy. Danny and Paul Janz had already performed together as "Danny and Paul" but joined with Ken in 1974 to form Deliverance — combining the "Janz Team Singers" with "Danny, Paul & Wayne" and created a dynamic new band. Guy Roellinger and Dave McSparran also joined the band during its history. The band released four albums before Paul Janz embarked on a solo career.
The group had a minor hit in 1979 with "Leaving L.A.", which reached #56 on the Billboard Hot 100.
After legal troubles concerning the band's name and a copyright suit the band named itself Janz and recorded a single in 1981 titled Steine which went #1 in German Charts. Still they were advised by their attorney not to record a full-length album yet.[1] The band parted shortly after that when Paul Janz left Germany to go back to Canada.

5) Deliverance is a sludge/post-metal/black metal band from Paris, France. First EP "Doomsday, please" available in vinyl only. limited to 300 copies.

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Deliverance Lyrics

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The Lord is my shepherd
I shall not want
He makes me to lie down in green pastures
Leads me beside still waters
He restoreth my soul
Leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His names sake
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death

I will fear no evil

You are with me
Your rod an staff
They comfort me
You are with me
Oh Lord

You prepare a table before me
In the presence of my enemies
You anoint my head with oil
My cup runneth over
Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord, forever

You are with me
Your rod an staff
They comfort me
You are with me
Oh Lord

The Lord is my shepherd
I shall not want

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are a paraphrase of the 23rd Psalm from the Old Testament Bible. The psalm is a beautiful and poetic meditation on the relationship between a shepherd and his sheep, an analogy often used to describe the relationship between God and his people. The first line of the lyrics, “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want,” expresses the idea that the singer trusts in God and feels content with the blessings he has received from Him. The line “He makes me to lie down in green pastures, leads me beside still waters” suggests that God provides nourishment and peace for the singer.

The line “He restoreth my soul, leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake” suggests that God’s guidance is necessary for the singer to find purpose and meaning in life. The phrase “the valley of the shadow of death” is a metaphor for the difficult and challenging times people face in life. The singer feels reassured by the presence of God in this difficult time, and the line “I will fear no evil, for you are with me” suggests that the singer finds comfort in God's presence.

The last lines express the idea that God’s goodness and mercy are always present, and that the singer feels blessed to be able to dwell in the house of the Lord forever. The repetition of the line “you are with me,” together with the mention of the rod and staff as comforting reminders of God’s protection, emphasizes the singer’s reliance on God.

Line by Line Meaning

The Lord is my shepherd
The Lord is the one who watches over and guides me

I shall not want
I will lack for nothing as long as the Lord is with me

He makes me to lie down in green pastures
The Lord provides me with peace and serenity

Leads me beside still waters
The Lord guides me to a place of calmness and tranquility

He restoreth my soul
The Lord rejuvenates and refreshes me

Leads me in the paths of righteousness
The Lord directs me towards moral and ethical excellence

For His names sake
The Lord is concerned with upholding His reputation and doing what is right

Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
Even when I face the worst of situations and circumstances

I will fear no evil
I will not be afraid because the Lord is with me

You are with me
The Lord is always present and by my side

Your rod an staff
The Lord's protection and guidance bring me comfort