Card received Bachelor's and Master’s degrees in Religious Studies from Western Kentucky University. His studies in physics and astronomy allowed him to support himself while a student by working for six years at a planetarium. As of 2005, he is working on a Ph.D. in Classical Literature.
The beginning
Michael Card Lyrics
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All that they had was God and the garden, the woman and the man
Before creation learned to groan, the stars would dance and sing
Each moment was new, every feeling was fresh, for the creature her king and queen
But deep in the heart of that beautiful garden, forbidden truth was found
They were deceived, disobeyed, and were driven from that holy ground
But beside the tree of disobedience, the tree of life did grow
Chorus:
The beginning will make all things new, new life belongs to him
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My child begin again
My child begin again
You're free to start again
This very moment is filled with his power, that wee might start anew
To break us away from the past and the future, he does what he must do
And so the Alpha brings to us, this moment to commence
To live in the freedom of total forgiveness, with reckless confidence
Chorus (X2)
Michael Card's song "The Beginning" is a deep and reflective piece on the creation story, and the choices made by the first man and woman. The opening lines "In the beginning was the beginning, and in it it all began" reflect the power and potential of that moment of creation when God breathed life into the world. The lyrics go on to describe the beauty and innocence of the garden, where every moment was new and fresh, and the man and woman were king and queen of all they saw.
However, this paradise was not to last, as the couple was tempted and deceived, leading to their expulsion from the garden. Despite this, the tree of life remained, a symbol of the eternal beginning that they would never know. The chorus speaks of the hope that comes from this eternal beginning, that in Christ, all things can be made new. We are free to start again, to live in the freedom of forgiveness with reckless confidence, as every moment is filled with God's power.
Overall, the song is a powerful reflection on the beauty and tragedy of life, and the power of hope and forgiveness that comes from an eternal beginning. It is a reminder to us to live in the moment, with gratitude and humility, and to embrace the gift of new beginnings that is offered to us each day.
Line by Line Meaning
In the beginning was the beginning, and in it it all began
At the start of creation, everything began and the process of the world's evolution took place.
All that they had was God and the garden, the woman and the man
Initially, the only companions of early humanity were God, the garden they lived in, and each other.
Before creation learned to groan, the stars would dance and sing
The Earth was still in its natural state before it was changed by the negative impact of human civilization.
Each moment was new, every feeling was fresh, for the creature her king and queen
The freshness of emotions and feelings that humans experienced in their lifestyle in Paradise could not be replicated to this day.
But deep in the heart of that beautiful garden, forbidden truth was found
Within the garden they lived, there was a dangerous secret that the couple discovered.
They were deceived, disobeyed, and were driven from that holy ground
As a result of their actions, the couple had to leave the garden and all the privileges that came along with it.
But beside the tree of disobedience, the tree of life did grow
Next to the tree that caused their downfall, there was a tree that offered eternal life.
The gift of its fruit and eternal beginning, but they would never know
The fruit from the tree would provide endless opportunities for an everlasting life, but they wouldn't have the pleasure of experiencing it.
Chorus: The beginning will make all things new, new life belongs to him
The start of everything provides an opportunity for a brand-new life that is within God's plan.
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No associated meaning.
My child begin again
Michael Card's personal message to remind that one can always start again and embrace new beginnings.
My child begin again
Another reminder that no matter what happens, one can have a new beginning and start afresh.
You're free to start again
An assurance that not only is it possible to begin again, but it's also your freedom and privilege to do so.
This very moment is filled with his power, that wee might start anew
There's an abundance of divine energy within every moment, empowering us to start anew.
To break us away from the past and the future, he does what he must do
God works tirelessly to help us move away from concerns about our past failures and future uncertainties, and focus solely on the present.
And so the Alpha brings to us, this moment to commence
As the beginning of all things, God provides us with this opportunity to start anew.
To live in the freedom of total forgiveness, with reckless confidence
The forgiveness from God allows us to live freely, without fear of punishment or retribution, with complete unbridled confidence.
Chorus (X2)
The repeated message of new beginnings and starting again with God's help to each person who listens to the song.
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