![]() ![]() Your faith was strong but you needed proof That David played, and it pleased the Lordīut you don't really care for music, do you? I'll stand before the Lord of Song with nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah." Leonard Cohen, Hallelujah (1984, Various Positions) However, as Cohen sings to end both versions of his song: The deeper these relationships go, the more they have the capacity to enrich our lives, or to hurt us profoundly. To me, this song reflects the reality that as humans we are drawn into relationships, whether with God or one another. For many, sex should never be totally separated from procreation, and the question 'Should I have sex with him/her?' should really read 'Do I want to make a family with him/her?'. When we have sex, we are acknowledging something divine, sacred or holy in each other.įor Christians, Jews and Muslims, God's first command was to find a partner, have sex and start a family. ![]() We may get the impression that sex has become casual or hedonistic, but in truth, for most of us, sex involves us at a spiritual level. The continued popularity of this song shows that it still strikes a chord with people of all ages. Many Christians, particularly in the Anglican Church (the Church of England or the Episcopal Church) include a variation of the following in their wedding vows: It is important to understand this in a religious context. Most commentators see this as a more secular song, identifying with the way in which lovers worship one another. It's purifying."Ĭohen's second version of the song leaves out the Biblical references. Rufus Wainwright said "The melody is almost liturgical and conjures up religious feelings.
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