There is more than one artist with this name:

1) Sela is a Dutch gos… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:

1) Sela is a Dutch gospel band, formed in 2005 as an HGJB project aiming to stimulate praise and worship in traditional churches. The name Sela comes from the word 'Selah' as mentioned in 39 psalms.

Discography:
2005 - U
2006 - Dicht bij Hem
2007 - Votum
2007 - Votum live
2008 - Live in Utrecht
2009 - Gloria
2010 - Koninkrijk
2012 - Via Dolorosa
2012 - Live in Gouda
2013 - Ik zal er zijn
Current members:
Frans Christiaan Korpershoek - vocals
Kinga Bán - vocals
Anneke van Dijk-Quist - violin, accordion
Adrian Roest - keys
Tobias Plansoen - guitar
James MacMillan - bass, double bass
Peter Dijkstra - drums, percussion

Links
Official website

2) sela was formed in early 2004 in Rotterdam, NLand started off experimenting with different sounds to eventually find it’s way in a mixture of grunge, metal and indie. To get a rough idea, their songs have been influenced by bands like At The Drive-in, Far, Sevendust, Green Lizard and Nirvana. The name sela has been extracted from the hebrew word 'selah' - the point of silence before the (musical) climax or explosion. It is commonly used in Christian songstructure.

Dimitri and Daniël met in 2003 with the desire to start a band together. After alongwayout ( Dimitri's band ) broke up, they decided to do some sessions. Bart, a former bandmate of Dimitri’s, was invited as well and he brought along Daniel Lakens to play bass. Soon Jeremy was added to the foursome to do the vocals, then after a couple of sessions, all band members decided to look out for new bassplayer. A former bandmate of Jeremy’s, Javier, took the job for two shows, but after that he decided to continue with some of his own projects.

Robert, a friend of Bart’s joined in for a session, and stayed in the position of bass player.
After a couple of succesfull shows, the band moved on without Jeremy and found a new vocalist in Erik.

In 2007 the band recorded a 3 song EP named A day in the flames with Nick Radich of Digitube recording studio.

sela is :
Daniël Apituley : guitar
Dimitri Hubregtse : Drums
Bart Verkuil : Guitar
Robert-Jan Alblas : Bass
Erik Blaauw : Vocals

Previous notable bandmembers:
Jeremy Kock : Vocals

Links
sela home page
myspace
hyves

sela split up in 2007, but is now busy reforming in 2008.

3) Sela was a Finnish duo, playing electronic music. Their music consists of elements from various genres, and it could be described as folk-influenced trip-hop. Sela released one full-lenght album, Songs for the Blind.

Members:
Aretwo - Producing and instruments
Anitta Sarén - Vocals

4.) Sela is an Albanian singer

5) Sela is a venezuelan Female Singer https://twitter.com/selalove

Op U Mijn Heiland
Sela Lyrics

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Op U mijn Heiland blijf ik hopen
Verlos mij van mijn bange pijn
Zie heel mijn hart staat voor u open
En wil o Heer uw tempel zijn

O Gij wien aard' en hemel zingen
Verkwik mij met uw heil'ge gloed
Kom met uw zachte glans doordringen

O zon van liefde mijn gemoed

Vervul o Heiland het verlangen
Waarmee mijn hart uw komst verbeidt
Ik wil in ootmoed U ontvangen
Mijn ziel en zinnen zijn bereid

Blijf in uw liefde mij bewaren
Waar om mij heen de wereld woedt

O mocht ik uwe troost ervaren
Doe intocht Heer in mijn gemoed

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Op U Mijn Heiland" by Sela express a deep sense of longing and hope in the singer's relationship with their Savior. The first verse begins with a plea for deliverance from fear and pain, indicating a desire for healing and comfort. The singer professes their openness to their Heiland (Savior), offering their heart as a temple to be filled with divine presence. This imagery carries a sense of surrender and vulnerability, as the singer seeks solace and guidance from their Heiland.

The second verse continues to invoke divine imagery, drawing on the traditional Christian themes of salvation and redemption. The singer calls upon their Heiland to refresh them with a holy fire, to illuminate their innermost being with a gentle radiance. The reference to the sun of love reveals a yearning for warmth, comfort, and affection in the midst of darkness or uncertainty. This verse captures a sense of spiritual longing and a desire for the transformative power of divine love.

In the third verse, the singer expresses a deep yearning for their Heiland to fulfill their desires and expectations. There is a sense of anticipation and readiness for the Heiland's arrival, as the singer humbly prepares to receive their presence. The willingness to surrender the soul and senses in readiness for this encounter conveys a profound sense of devotion and submission to the will of the Heiland. The lyrics depict a soul eagerly awaiting the fulfillment of its deepest longings in communion with the divine.

The final verse closes with a prayer for protection and solace in the midst of worldly tumult. The singer longs for the comforting presence of their Heiland to enter their heart and bring peace amidst chaos. The desire to experience the Heiland's consolation and guidance reveals a yearning for spiritual sustenance and strength in times of trouble. The song concludes with a plea for the Heiland to take residence in the singer's heart, allowing for a deep and abiding connection to bring solace and support in the journey of faith.

Line by Line Meaning

Op U mijn Heiland blijf ik hopen
I continue to place my hope in you, my Savior

Verlos mij van mijn bange pijn
Deliver me from my anxious pain

Zie heel mijn hart staat voor u open
Behold, my whole heart is open before you

En wil o Heer uw tempel zijn
And desires, oh Lord, to be your temple

O Gij wien aard' en hemel zingen
Oh you whom earth and heaven sing about

Verkwik mij met uw heil'ge gloed
Refresh me with your holy glow

Kom met uw zachte glans doordringen
Come and penetrate with your gentle radiance

O zon van liefde mijn gemoed
Oh sun of love in my soul

Vervul o Heiland het verlangen
Fulfill, oh Savior, the longing

Waarmee mijn hart uw komst verbeidt
With which my heart awaits your coming

Ik wil in ootmoed U ontvangen
I want to receive you in humility