Members:
Terl Bryant - drums, percussion; Terl was once a member of Iona and has drummed for many other artists, including Robin Mark
Richard Lacy - piano, keyboards, bohdran, whistles, etc. Richard is a leading composer of music for television programmes. He is also a sound engineer and record producer.
Sarah Lacy - vocals, piano, bohdran, guitar, organ, etc.
Jon Large - bass, piano, etc.
David Bird - guitar, vocals, etc.
Michael McGoldrick- uilleann pipes, low whistles, flutes, etc.
Blessed Is The Man
Eden's Bridge Lyrics
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The man who does not walk
In the counsel of the wicked,
Blessed is the man.
He is like a tree that flourishes,
Planted by the waters.
He will bear his fruit in season,
Cursed is the man,
Because the wicked man
Like chaff, he blows away;
Cursed is that man.
The wicked will not stand at judgement,
Stand with God's appointed.
God will watch o'er the righteous,
But wicked men will perish.
The song "Blessed Is The Man" by Eden's Bridge is based on Psalm 1 from the Bible. The first stanza describes a blessed man who does not follow the advice of wicked people. The man who avoids such companionship will be happy and prosperous like a tree planted near a water source that bears fruit and never withers. The second stanza warns of the consequences of being a wicked man. Such a person is like chaff blown away by wind, destined for punishment at the day of judgment. However, the righteous shall not have to face this fate because God watches over them.
Line by Line Meaning
Blessed is the man,
The man who is content and fulfilled in life,
The man who does not walk
Who never follows the advice of evil,
In the counsel of the wicked,
And avoids the guidance of sinful people,
Blessed is the man.
Is truly blessed and happy.
He is like a tree that flourishes,
He grows and prospers like a well-nourished tree,
Planted by the waters.
Placed in a fertile environment that provides nourishment and sustenance,
He will bear his fruit in season,
He will produce good results at the right time,
And his leaf will not wither.
He will endure throughout time and never lose strength or health,
Cursed is the man,
The man who lives a life of sin and lacks purpose in his existence,
Because the wicked man
Those who follow evil and sinful ways,
Like chaff, he blows away;
Will be scattered and eventually disappear,
Cursed is that man.
Brings destruction upon himself and fails to flourish in life.
The wicked will not stand at judgement,
The unrighteous will not be able to endure judgement in the eyes of God,
Stand with God's appointed.
Will not be among those who received God's blessing and favor,
God will watch o'er the righteous,
God will protect and guard those who lead a righteous life,
But wicked men will perish.
However, those who persist in a sinful and evil lifestyle will perish.
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