Bedtime Prayers: Lullabies & Peaceful Worship

Twila Paris

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 27, 2001)
• Original Release Date: March 27, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sparrow
• ASIN: B00005AKIM
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #6,329 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Twila Paris is very clear about the intent of this release, writing in the CD's liner notes that "this is a lullaby album." You'll find an abundance of sleepy-time melodies and gentle, peaceful harmonies throughout this release. As much as the material is geared toward young minds and hearts, there's also a strong affinity toward mothers as well. Paris weaves her lyrical content around the late-night meditations of many new moms, not to mention the little ones they hold. "My Delight" and "Your Whole Life Long" are especially moving and beautiful ballads. This would be an ideal present for a friend or loved one who's expecting. --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for babies, not just for bedtime!, April 17, 2001

By	Soozie4Him (Chicago suburbs) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

I've been eagerly awaiting the release of Twila's newest CD and I sure wasn't disappointed! Please don't pass this album by because it's a "lullaby" album. I put it on to play while I was having my Quiet Time and I was very blessed by the peaceful music and simple but profound lyrics.

The first track is "God Is All Around Us":

"He is stronger than the eagle circling above He's wiser than the oldest owl, more gentle than a dove. He's closer than pajamas that fit me like a glove God is all around us, and He is love."

Every single song on this album is wonderful, "More Than I Can Say" is one that I think will speak to everyone, young and old, and will be helpful to those who have experienced hurts in their lives and need the assurance that God is always here for you...

"And if you don't have a mother, He will sing you lullabies And He'll be right beside you every day When you're all alone at night in bed If you feel like crying, it's okay He will wipe your tears away

And if you don't have a daddy He will be your father too And He will always keep you in His sigh When it gets too dark to see ahead And you can't find your way It's still alright He will be your guiding light."

Twila and her husband Jack are expecting her first child very soon. Twila had already written the songs on this album when she found out that she was pregnant. After a marriage of 16 years, she was thinking that maybe it wasn't God's will for her to be a mother, and she turned it over completely to God. God answered her prayer - in his perfect timing.

God bless you Twila, Jack, and the new little one!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for parents and children!, April 11, 2001

By A Customer

This album is too good to be simply labelled a "children's lullaby album". Remember this is Twila Paris we are talking about. Some of her other great slower songs could easily have been on this album ("He is a Song", "My Lips Will Praise You", "When You Speak to Me", "I Will Listen") and the tracks on this album follow in the same style. There is definitely a lack of strong percussion, as appropriate for the theme (i.e. you don't want little Johnny dancing along to "God is in Control" at bedtime!) The arrangements and instrumentals are reminiscent of the sound on "Perennial" and brings back folks like Chris Rodriguez and Phil Keaggy to work again with Twila.

Twila has the voice and writing talent that truly leads to a project like this, and the timing for her personally couldn't have been better (she is due with her first child very shortly). As a parent I can say my daughter has already taken a liking to the album, and my son (an ardent Steven Curtis Chapman fan at 3 years old!) didn't even say "This is boring!" which he usually says with most "kiddie" or "lullaby" albums. That alone is a testament to the excellence of this album. As for personal favorite tracks I will say "God is All Around Us" and "My Delight", but all these tracks flow so well together it is difficult to really break the album down into individual tracks.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars baby's favorite, February 20, 2003

By	Nancy Scordino (Edmonds, WA USA) - See all my reviews

A friend recommended this CD for my granddaughter when she heard I was going to provide day care for my new granddaughter. I had never heard Twila Paris before, so I had no idea what to expect. I couldn't have been more pleased with it! My granddaughter absolutely loves its peaceful, soothing tones. I appreciate the words she heards every day reaffirming her place in our world and in God's love. I have bought another copy for my sister, who provides a foster home for babies preparing to be adopted, and one for my son's family, who lives in another state. My granddaughter lights up when she hears the first notes of the first song, relaxing into a peaceful demeanor the whole time the CD plays. She is 10 months now and has loved it since she first heard it at 3 months. I wish she had heard it since birth. It is perfect for nap time and quiet play time.