Lamont is also the co-founder of Love146 - an international organization working to abolish child sex slavery and exploitation. Many of his songs reflect his commitment to this cause and to the restoration of survivors of abuse and exploitation. He has been the musical guest of a wide variety of hosts including GQ Magazine, NBA, International Justice Mission, Yale Sex Week, feminist gatherings, mega churches, synagogues and bars.
Lamont grew up in rural British Columbia, Canada, where he learned to love music, partying with friends and of course ice hockey. He is currently based in New Haven, Connecticut where he continues to pursue music and develop programs for Love146.
Over the years, many friends have collaborated with Lamont under the band name Ten Shekel Shirt including Jonny Rodgers, Austin Morrison, Tommy Lee, Colin Meyer, Jake Carey and Tim Sway.
The Ten Shekel Shirt discography includes Much, Risk and the most recent album Jubilee.
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Much
Ten Shekel Shirt Lyrics
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Remembering how You changed me
I kneel at Your feet humbly
I pour out my love and my thanks
I am the one who's been forgiven much
I am the one who loves much
Sensing a smile over me
I'm here at Your feet gladly
Giving my love and my thanks
I am the one who's been forgiven much
I am the one who loves much
I am the one who's been forgiven much
I am the one who loves much
I am forgiven
I'm forgiven
I'm the one who loves
You who much
The lyrics of Ten Shekel Shirt's song "Much" are focused on gratitude and humility before God. The singer comes to God's feet and weeps, filled with gratitude and remembering how God has changed their life. They kneel humbly and pour out their love and thanks to God. The chorus highlights the singer's awareness of their own sinfulness and how much they have been forgiven. They proclaim their love for God, despite their faults and failures.
The second verse continues in the same vein, with the singer sitting at God's feet in peace and sensing God's love and approval. They are glad to be in God's presence and offer their love and thanks once again.
This song is a beautiful expression of gratitude and humility before God. It reminds us that no matter how much we have sinned or messed up, we can always turn to God and find forgiveness and love. It also speaks to the power of gratitude and how it can transform our hearts and attitudes.
Line by Line Meaning
I come to Your feet and weep
I approach You humbly and with a heavy heart, recalling how You transformed my life
Remembering how You changed me
Recalling how You altered my existence and made it better
I kneel at Your feet humbly
I bow down before You, acknowledging Your greatness and exalting Your name
I pour out my love and my thanks
I express my affection and gratitude for all You have done for me
I am the one who's been forgiven much
I know that I have sinned greatly, but You have still pardoned me
I am the one who loves much
Because You have loved me so much, I am able to love others with the same intensity
I sit at Your feet in peace
I rest in Your presence, feeling tranquil and calm because of Your love
Sensing a smile over me
Knowing that You are pleased with me, and that Your joy shines over me
I'm here at Your feet gladly
I am joyful to be in Your presence and to worship You
Giving my love and my thanks
I offer You my affection and appreciation for all that You have done for me
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music
Written by: Lamont Hiebert
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