Prayers of a Ragamuffin

A Ragamuffin Band | Format: Audio Cassette

Product Details

• Audio Cassette (January 4, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B00003WGMG
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,124,234 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Make Me an Instrument

2. Nothing You Don't Know

3. Brother Sun, Sister Moon

4. Faith, Hope, Love

5. Help Thou My Unbelief

6. My Heart Already Knows

7. Bouncing off the Ceiling

8. God Grant Me Tears

9. Shout

10. We'll Be Together Again

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No sophomore jinx for the Ragamuffins, May 23, 2000

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Gerald Lamb (Gainesville, Florida USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prayers of a Ragamuffin (Audio CD)

It never ceases to amaze me how critical people can be about anything that gives praise and thanks to God, but there are those (who exactly I'm referring to shall remain nameless) who have somehow found a way to knock "Prayers of a Ragamuffin," this group's second release, making the unfair assertion that The Ragamuffins will never be able to live up to the legacy of their late friend Rich Mullins. The Ragamuffins themselves will be the first to tell you that they have no intention of trying to fill Rich's shoes, since he rarely wore shoes and the plain simple fact of the matter is that they are as much in awe of Rich as the rest of us and they seek only to carry on his work, not overshadow it. At any rate, on to the music. If "The Jesus Record" wasn't enough to convince you of The Ragamuffins' talent, this album should be proof positive that this group has arrived as a major player on the Christian music scene. Although Rich Mullins' influence is still very evident (the last song on the track, "We'll Always Be Together" by Jimmy Abegg, was written in Rich's memory), this album was almost entirely written by the band's members, and is a very heartfelt and humble look at the importance of persevering in prayer even when it doesn't seem like our prayers are being answered. The album begins with Rick Elias' "Make Me An Instrument," which borrows heavily from the prayers of St. Francis and St. Patrick. It sets the tone for the rest of the album and reminds us that prayer isn't about helping us get what we want, but to help us fulfill God's will here on earth. "Brother Sun Sister Moon," written by lead guitarist Jimmy Abegg, takes its title from the 70s movie of the same name on the life of St. Francis of Assisi, whose influence is prevalent in everything done by Rich Mullins and those who carry on his legacy and work. And Mark Robertson's "Nothing You Don't Know" is a reminder that our prayers are addressed to a God who knows everything we say and do, so there's no sense in holding back when we pray. Other memorable songs off the album include "Faith Hope Love," an upbeat look at the three cardinal virtues; "Shout," the only song on the album written by drummer Aaron Smith, which is another upbeat ballad that suggests that we need to shout "until we get it right"; and "God Grant Me Tears," which reminds us that it is through our brokenness that we find strength in our relationship with God. Of course I don't want you to just take my word for it; this is an album you have to listen to for yourselves. This group rocks, and I look forward to their future releases. Happy listening, and God bless!

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of 2000 Period!, January 5, 2000

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Forrest Walker (Chattanooga, TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prayers of a Ragamuffin (Audio CD)

When Rich Mullins requested that his beloved band record an album on their own, his band didn't know that he would soon pass away after these words. After the remarakble success of 1998's "The Jesus Record" the Ragamuffin's have made one of the most complete and best efforts I have ever heard. I can't think of another album that's focus is on prayer. Every song is gripping and dripping with depth. Check out "My Heart Already Knows" co-written by Rich himself!

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Honest Reflections on the Faith, January 19, 2000

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Chris Findley (Goodlettsville, TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Prayers of a Ragamuffin (Audio CD)

The Ragamuffins have done it again. If you want glitzy, pop, feel good, fuzzy Christian platitude music, then don't buy this record.

But if you struggle, if you ache for the Lord, and long to hear His voice...then you'll identify with this record. The lyrics are honest and real, a refreshing break from what most of Nashville is turning out.

This is a wonderful album lyrically and musically. It seamlessly flows from "The Jesus Record". While the "Jesus Record" focused on the person of Christ, this record discusses our relationship with Him and the struggles we face in our day to day lives.

Few albums and artists are so honest. It's great.

PS. Check out any book by Brennan Manning (ie The Ragamuffin Gospel, The Signature of Jesus, Abba's Child)