A Tale of Two Songs: The Poll

A Tale of Two Songs: The Poll May 16, 2011

I’m going to give my readers a small quiz today. I’ll quote snippets from two songs, both of which some of you may recognize (in which case you already know the answer, so this doesn’t apply to you). Given the fact that my readers are (I presume) predominantly southern gospel fans, I figured it was a fair bet that at least a good portion of you won’t recognize either song. However, even if you only recognize one (which is plausible), you can still take the poll. Just don’t take it if you recognize both, because that would skew the results.

Here are the snippets. First, three snippets from song one:
I see you
My light in darkness breathing hope of new life
Now I live through you and you through me
[…] Your life shines the way into paradise
So I offer my life as a sacrifice
I live through your love
[…] Now I give my hope to you
I surrender
Now, three snippets from song two:
I’m home when I am here with you
Ruined by your grace, enamored by your gaze
I can’t resist the tenderness of you

[…] I never have to search again
There’s a deep desire that’s burning like a fire
To know you as my closest friend
[…] I’m deep in love with you…
Okay. Now, here is the question for those of you who recognize one or none of the songs quoted: Without looking anything up, would you guess that these are both secular songs, that they are both Christian songs, or that one of them is secular and the other Christian? And if the latter, which is which? Take the poll:

Tomorrow I will close the poll, reveal the answer, and discuss. So be sure to get your vote in today!
[Update @4:15 PM: It seems like either a LOT of my readers recognize both songs, or they’re just not bothering to vote. I’d like to shoot for 50 by tomorrow, so make your choice! 🙂 — YGG]


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