Choral Alto Voice,Bass Voice,Double Bass,Piano and Keyboard,Soprano voice,Tenor Voice,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Interactive Download SKU: A0.481914 By The Beatles. By John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Arranged by Jeremy Nafziger. This edition: Interactive Download. Christmas. Octavo. Duration 286. Jeremy Nafziger #6Re335EyhndYxZ7ALSuj10. Published by Jeremy Nafziger (A0.481914). Key: C major.The Beatles classic with the Advent hymn, In Dulci Jubilo. Both texts come from dreams, and this winds up a meaningful combination. In Dulci was written in the 14th century by German monk and teacher Heinrich Suso (or Seuse), who writes in his third-person autobiography about a dream he had: Now this same angel came up to the Servant [Suso] brightly, and said that God had sent him down to him, to bring him heavenly joys amid his sufferings; adding that he must cast off all his sorrows from his mind and bear them company, and that he must also dance with them in heavenly fashion. Then they drew the Servant by the hand into the dance, and the youth began a joyous song about the infant Jesus, which runs thus: In dulci jubilo... About 650 years later, in 1968, Paul McCartney was staying out late, drinking too much, and thinking that the Beatles were probably going to break up soon. Then one night, somewhere between deep sleep and insomnia, I had the most comforting dream about my mother, who died when I was only 14. She had been a nurse, my mum, and very hardworking, because she wanted the best for us.... At night when she came home, she would cook, so we didn’t have a lot of time with each other. But she was just a very comforting presence in my life. And when she died, one of the difficulties I had, as the years went by, was that I couldn’t recall her face so easily.... So in this dream twelve years later, my mother appeared, and there was her face, completely clear, particularly her eyes, and she said to me very gently, very reassuringly: “Let it be.� It was lovely. I woke up with a great feeling. It was really like she had visited me at this very difficult point in my life and gave me this message: Be gentle, don’t fight things, just try and go with the flow and it will all work out. His mother's name was Mary, or course. He wrote the song in the next few days, and it was released on the album on the same name in 1970, a month after the Beatles split up. As for the actual texts, they're very different. In Dulci is macaronic (alternating between two languages, in this case Latin and a translation from Medieval German) and ecstatic; Let It Be is English and more subdued. In this version, we alternate between the two but keep the Let It Be structure, except for a diversion in the middle where the well-known Bach setting is adopted as kind of an interlude. The two texts and melodies are sung together in the last verse (the fourth In Dulci verse and the third Let It Be verse), where both are talking about music.

Accordion,Double Bass,Guitar - Digital Download SKU: A0.1068889 Composed by Lars Ek. Folk,World. Full Performance. Duration 206. Lars Ek Cosmos Music c/o Musik & Underhållningsskrädderiet AB #1921477. Published by Lars Ek Cosmos Music c/o Musik & Underhållningsskrädderiet AB (A0.1068889). Something quite astonishing has happened in the Swedish accordion world during the last couple of years, we´ve got a new idol. It´s astonishing in two different ways: for us who know the accordion world it´s a fact that Lars Ek has been around as a professional accordionist for almost 20 years, since he finished school, second: he has become an idol playing music and in a style that has it´s roots 50 years back in the accordion music history. One could say that Lars Ek, today 35 years old, should have been 85, active in the 30´s. Himself, he confess that he feels kind of secret longing back to a time when accordionists were equilibrists, when accordionists played in a brilliant way, the golden age it was for all accordion music all over the world, an age that we will never meet again. It´s a type of music which is historical but not belonging to the museums, not dead, it´s a typical of music filled with life. Very much so thanks to Lars Ek. It´s a quite notable situation. Lars Ek has been playing the accordion for a long time, he has been playing all types of music that can be played on an accordion. Just some few years ago he met, via phonograph records, the music of Nils Lind and Ragge Sundquist (two legendary Swedish performers from the 30´s and the 40´s, both dead since long ago - they both founded a school and a style) and, of course, also Frosini. And then, finally, Lars Ek felt that it was exactly here, in this style where he belonged. Lars Ek finally came home. Some sloppy listeners say that Lars Ek is copying the music of Nils Lind. Those are listeners who don´t listen. Others say that Lars is a maniac - he plays on an accordion of the Raggie Sundquist brand from 1937 and since a couple of years he also owns and plays an accordion once owned by Pietro Frosini, manufactured in 1927. That´s not mania. The style asks for such instruments. It´s most correct that way. Lars Ek has become incredibly popular. There are many reasons. He has lots of personality, he is a stage personality, he shows enthusiasm and joy while performing, he knows how to attract an audience (and the girls say he´s very handsome). One other reason is that the music Lars performs finds lots of response from the audience. And, please, don´t think it´s only those old ones who were around in the 30´s who love the music - so do even the young ones! Lars Ek x 2 is the name of the record. The explanation is simple. Lars wasn´t able to find a second accordionist to assist him. So, thanks to the technique he is his own second accordionist himself in five of the tunes performed. There is one more explanation. Lars performs melodies linked to the names of Nils Lind, Ragge Sundquist and Frosini, but he also plays five compositions of hes own. Just to show how he wants accordion music to be composed. Lars Ek does not need any recommendation, his records sell anyway. But you´re going to get some final words. This records is, regarding style, very rare to be recorded in 1982, it´s a matter of looking back and to do so with lots of skill, a look back that golden age of the accordion. It´s also a very personal record. The inspiration may very well be Nils Lind, Ragge Sundquist and Pietro Frosini. But it´s Lars Ek who plays. In his personal way. Which means that this is a record played in a very personal way.

Choir - Digital Download SKU: A0.1059474 Composed by Maurice Ravel. Arranged by David Warin Solomons. 20th Century,Romantic Period. Full Performance. Duration 99. David Warin Solomons #3387809. Published by David Warin Solomons (A0.1059474). Sung by the dwsChoraleLes vieilles:                           [English translation below] N'allez pas au bois d'Ormonde, Jeunes filles, n'allez pas au bois: Il y a plein de satyres, de centaures, de malins sorciers, Des farfadets et des incubes, Des ogres, des lutins, Des faunes, des follets, des lamies, Diables, diablots, diablotins, Des chèvre-pieds, des gnomes, des démons, Des loups-garous, des elfes, des myrmidons, Des enchanteurs et des mages, Des stryges, des sylphes, des moines-bourrus, Des cyclopes, des djinns, gobelins, Korrigans, nécromans, kobolds... Les vieux : N'allez pas au bois d'Ormonde, Jeunes garçons, n'allez pas au bois: Il y a plein de faunesses, de bacchantes et de males fées, Des satyresses, des ogresses et des babaïagas, Des centauresses et des diablesses, Goules sortant du sabbat, Des farfadettes et des démones, Des larves, des nymphes, des myrmidones, Hamadryades, dryades, naïades, ménades, thyades, Follettes, lémures, gnomides, succubes, gorgones, gobelines... N'allez pas au bois d'Ormonde. Filles et garçons : N'irons plus au bois d'Ormonde, Hélas! plus jamais n'irons au bois. Il n'y a plus de satyres, plus de nymphes ni de males fées. Plus de farfadets, plus d'incubes, Plus d'ogres, de lutins, De faunes, de follets, de lamies, Diables, diablots, diablotins, De chèvre-pieds, de gnomes, de démons, De loups-garous, ni d'elfes, de myrmidons, Plus d'enchanteurs ni de mages, de stryges, de sylphes, De moines-bourrus, de cyclopes, de djinns, De diabloteaux, d'éfrits, d'aegypans, de sylvains, gobelins, Korrigans, nécromans, kobolds... N'allez pas au bois d'Ormonde, Les malavisées vieilles, les malavisés vieux Les ont effarouchés! [English Translation] Old women : Don't go to Ormond wood, Maidens beware, go not to the woods: They are full of grim satyrs, and of centaurs, of cunning wizards, Of hobgoblins and of incubus, Imps and ogres hide there, Will o'the wisps and fauns, roguish lamia, Flying devils, devilkins, Goat-footed folk and gnomes and demons, Full of werewolves, elves, tiny myrmidons, Of enchanters and of magicians, Strygia and sylphs, full of humpback monks, Of cyclops and of djinns, goblins, Korrigans, necromancers, kobolds... Old men : Don't go to Ormond wood, Young lads beware, go not to the woods: They are hiding host of fauns, and of bacchantes and of fairy folks, Of satyresses and ogresses, and of babaïagas, Of centauresses and of shedevils, Witches out from their sabbath, Of she-hobgoblins, of female demons, Of larves and of nymphs, tiny myrmidons, Of Hamadryads, and dryads, of naiads, menades, thyades, Will o'wisps, of lemures, female gnomes, succubus, of gorgons and she-goblins... Don't go to Ormond wood. Maidens and Young lads : We shall not go to the wood again, Alas, never more shall we go there. There are no more grim satyrs, And no more nymphs, fairy folk have fled. Gone the hobgoblins and incubus, Or ogres, no more imps, Fauns or will o' the wisps, No more furies, flying devil, devilkins, goat-footed folks, No more gnomes or demons, No more werewolves, elves, imps and myrmidons, No enchanters, or magicians, or strygia, No more sylphs or humpba.

Choir - Digital Download SKU: A0.1059288 Composed by David Warin Solomons. 20th Century,Christian,Christmas,Praise & Worship. Full Performance. Duration 155. David Warin Solomons #32941. Published by David Warin Solomons (A0.1059288). Score:https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/19982639?aff_id=175705Christmas Song for mixed choir (SATBB) performed by the Composer's Choir under Dan Shaw.  A jaunty melody with countermelodies with words telling of children playing their games in the dusty streets (ie of Bethlehem) unaware that a miracle has happened and asking them to look up to the angels and join their singing: See the children playing in the dusty alleyways all the buildings round them give no hint of the miracle which happened in a tiny stable just close by Sing Nowell The time has come The time is here For God has come To visit us in the form of a baby called Jesus See the children playing in the dusty alleyways They don't know the miracle happened in their very midst They don't see the angels hovering overhead They don't hear the angels singing singing praises They are playing their own games of mirth so carefree. [Soprano descant] The angels hover unseen over the stable singing their praises They are just like everyone engrossed in their own lives Never looking up to the sky where angels sing [Soprano descant] Sing Alleluia... and the children do not hear oh children you do not hear and the children do not know oh children you do not know the great and mighty wonder the full and blessèd cure Jesus is God incarnate Children hear! Rise now from the dusty streets and noisy alleyways Come and see the wonder which is come to you Leave your games and join the great celestial choir of angels Sing Nowell The time is here the Word has come to visit us in the form of a baby called Jesus We were children playing in the dusty alleyways Now we know the miracle which happened in our very midst [Soprano descant] the angels hover unseen over the stable singing their praises Sing Alleluia... O Children sing!.

Accordion,Double Bass,Guitar - Digital Download SKU: A0.1068892 Composed by Lars Ek. Folk,World. Full Performance. Duration 233. Lars Ek Cosmos Music c/o Musik & Underhållningsskrädderiet AB #1921495. Published by Lars Ek Cosmos Music c/o Musik & Underhållningsskrädderiet AB (A0.1068892). Something quite astonishing has happened in the Swedish accordion world during the last couple of years, we´ve got a new idol. It´s astonishing in two different ways: for us who know the accordion world it´s a fact that Lars Ek has been around as a professional accordionist for almost 20 years, since he finished school, second: he has become an idol playing music and in a style that has it´s roots 50 years back in the accordion music history. One could say that Lars Ek, today 35 years old, should have been 85, active in the 30´s. Himself, he confess that he feels kind of secret longing back to a time when accordionists were equilibrists, when accordionists played in a brilliant way, the golden age it was for all accordion music all over the world, an age that we will never meet again. It´s a type of music which is historical but not belonging to the museums, not dead, it´s a typical of music filled with life. Very much so thanks to Lars Ek. It´s a quite notable situation. Lars Ek has been playing the accordion for a long time, he has been playing all types of music that can be played on an accordion. Just some few years ago he met, via phonograph records, the music of Nils Lind and Ragge Sundquist (two legendary Swedish performers from the 30´s and the 40´s, both dead since long ago - they both founded a school and a style) and, of course, also Frosini. And then, finally, Lars Ek felt that it was exactly here, in this style where he belonged. Lars Ek finally came home. Some sloppy listeners say that Lars Ek is copying the music of Nils Lind. Those are listeners who don´t listen. Others say that Lars is a maniac - he plays on an accordion of the Raggie Sundquist brand from 1937 and since a couple of years he also owns and plays an accordion once owned by Pietro Frosini, manufactured in 1927. That´s not mania. The style asks for such instruments. It´s most correct that way. Lars Ek has become incredibly popular. There are many reasons. He has lots of personality, he is a stage personality, he shows enthusiasm and joy while performing, he knows how to attract an audience (and the girls say he´s very handsome). One other reason is that the music Lars performs finds lots of response from the audience. And, please, don´t think it´s only those old ones who were around in the 30´s who love the music - so do even the young ones! Lars Ek x 2 is the name of the record. The explanation is simple. Lars wasn´t able to find a second accordionist to assist him. So, thanks to the technique he is his own second accordionist himself in five of the tunes performed. There is one more explanation. Lars performs melodies linked to the names of Nils Lind, Ragge Sundquist and Frosini, but he also plays five compositions of hes own. Just to show how he wants accordion music to be composed. Lars Ek does not need any recommendation, his records sell anyway. But you´re going to get some final words. This records is, regarding style, very rare to be recorded in 1982, it´s a matter of looking back and to do so with lots of skill, a look back that golden age of the accordion. It´s also a very personal record. The inspiration may very well be Nils Lind, Ragge Sundquist and Pietro Frosini. But it´s Lars Ek who plays. In his personal way. Which means that this is a record played in a very personal way.

Marimba Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.819887 By Anderson Matos. By Anderson Matos. Instructional,Multicultural,New Age,Renaissance,Romantic Period,World. Individual part. 3 pages. Anderson M. Matos #424836. Published by Anderson M. Matos (A0.819887). Hello everyone.. after a few weeks, the video of my project is finished, which involves around 25 people from different parts of the world, together now for just 1 objective.. peace in the world, not war, and peace in Ukraine.🇺🇦� I would first like to thank Kana Omori , for being the first to accept the invitation to play in my project and for being the full support in this project, I would also like to thank all the musicians, speakers participants.. really... it was not easy to edit everything.. even more so because I let each guest perform their own free performance (I'm glad there wasn't much difference in tempo) I left this part free because I wanted to express that even though we are different from each other, being in different countries, different instruments, religion, ethnicity, sexuality.. we are all the same when we play the same music... there is nothing more important at this moment than doing what we love, which is playing music and we can bring peace, love and affection to those who watch us playing... this is gratifying.

Instrumental Solo - Level 3 - Interactive Download SKU: A0.1491461 By Traditional. By Traditional. Arranged by James Baker. This edition: Interactive Download. Folk,Jazz,Pop. Individual part. 4 pages. Duration 107. Wicked Keys #4ii4YHthMVISlmHTTErlxx. Published by Wicked Keys (A0.1491461). Key: F major.Can't lie, we were pretty proud of ourselves when we wrote this arrangement. This is a modern take on a classic kids track featuring typical pop/rock chord voicing's over a constant F pedal in the left hand. Over the first section we get simple melody over a single note being played in the LH, before some more creative thinking takes over and the RH and LH work together to create melody, pulse, and harmony. There are some gorgeous chord voicings and interesting timing changes in this piece. We're sure your students will love it as much as we do.

C Instrument - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1227703 By Traditional Music. By Traditional Music. Arranged by Arezzo Music. Celtic,Chamber,Irish,Medieval,Renaissance,Traditional. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 1 pages. Arezzo Music #823665. Published by Arezzo Music (A0.1227703). Welcome to our Sheet Music on how to play Greensleeves on the Flute using a lead sheet with chord symbols. Greensleeves is a popular English folk song that has been covered by countless musicians over the years. In this tutorial, we will be using a simple lead sheet that includes the melody and chord symbols to guide us through the song. The lead sheet is a great tool for learning new songs quickly and efficiently. It allows you to focus on the melody while providing you with the basic chord structure of the song. This can be especially helpful if you're new to playing the Flute or if you're learning the song for the first time. In this Lead Sheet, we will be playing the melody of Greensleeves on the Flute, while the chord symbols guide us through the changes. We'll show you how to read the lead sheet and how to use the chord symbols to add more depth and texture to your playing. We'll also provide tips on how to play the song with feeling and expression. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced Flutist, this tutorial is a great way to learn how to play Greensleeves using a lead sheet with chord symbols. We hope you enjoy our tutorial and please don't forget to like and subscribe to our channel for more Flute tutorials and performances.

Choral Choir,Choral,SSA Chorus - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1449532 By Lytingale. By Lois J Henrickson (Lytingale). Arranged by Lois J Henrickson (Lytingale). Christmas,Folk,Holiday,Singer/Songwriter,Spiritual. 5 pages. Lytingale Music #1029288. Published by Lytingale Music (A0.1449532). A non-exclusive song for the winter holidays that expresses the giving spirit of the season without referencing any specific religion. (OK, there's a musical nod to Silent Night.) My challenge to myself was to write a spiritual holiday song without ever mentioning Christmas... to celebrate EVERY baby's birth and the season of giving.The song is available for Solo voice, SSA choir with solos, SSA (no solos), and optional Violin or Flute part. Formats: with written piano part (simple - please embellish!) or Lead Sheet (melody, words, chord names - less pages to print!), lead sheet for Violin or Flute. Whew!Lyrics:All I Really Want is Peace on Earth(c)2017 Lois J Henrickson (Lytingale) When they ask me what I wish forOn this holy holiday,I can only think of all the waysThe world has lost its way.And I hope that we will see the LightIn every baby’s birth,And expand our love to everyone.All I really want is peace on earth, peace on earth.Yesterday I saw an angel.She was teaching kids to read.And another one gave up his coatFor somebody in need.Oh, it’s all around the cityAnd in every single town,Lots of people helping people.All they really want is peace on earth, peace on earth.And if you search the whole world over,This is what you’ll see:People just want to take care of their family.And when we realize our differences areReally very small,Every person is a part of us all. Everybody has a purpose,Their place is guaranteed.Doesn’t matter what they look like,Or what holy books they read.Oh, we all belong togetherIn one caring family.We are here to love each other.All we really want is peace on earth,Peace on earth,Sweet peace on earth,Peace.

Small Ensemble Contrabassoon - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1026220 Composed by Frederic Chopin. Arranged by Gillian Horn. Romantic Period,World. Score and parts. 19 pages. G. Horn #5997939. Published by G. Horn (A0.1026220). Chopin, Prelude in Db major Raindrop Op. 28, no. 15arr. for five bassoons and contrabassoon by Gillian HornKnown as the Raindrop prelude, this is one of the 24 Chopin preludes composed in 1838. Originally for solo piano, this prelude is the longest of the set and is noted for its repeating Aâ™­, which appears throughout the piece and sounds like raindrops to many listeners.After a tranquil opening in Db major, we transition into the C# minor middle section where the music intensifies as we pass from dream to nightmare (this is where we feature the rich low tones of the contrabassoon). The nightmare dispels as suddenly as it arrived, and we return back to peace and harmony once more.I get much joy from writing arrangements of great works that we wind players don't always get to perform. I hope you enjoy my brand new arrangement for five bassoons and contrabassoon!Duration approx. 5 minutes

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.842309 Composed by Andrew Mc Donald. Christian,Country,Gospel. Score. 8 pages. Andrew Mc Donald (Macka Records) #6599079. Published by Andrew Mc Donald (Macka Records) (A0.842309). Scraping In is a song about how Jesus wants us to get to know Him by spending time with Him. We know that we are going to heaven, but do we want to make it my the skin of our teeth? We don't just want to scrape in. We want to make it for certain. This is a country song for piano/vocal score.

Choral Choir,Choral,SSA Chorus - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1449529 By Lytingale. By Lois J Henrickson (Lytingale). Arranged by Lois J Henrickson (Lytingale). Christmas,Folk,Holiday,Singer/Songwriter,Spiritual. 8 pages. Lytingale Music #1029285. Published by Lytingale Music (A0.1449529). A non-exclusive song for the winter holidays that expresses the giving spirit of the season without referencing any specific religion. (OK, there's a musical nod to Silent Night.) My challenge to myself was to write a spiritual holiday song without ever mentioning Christmas... to celebrate EVERY baby's birth and the season of giving.The song is available for Solo voice, SSA choir with solos, SSA (no solos), and optional Violin or Flute part. Formats: with written piano part (simple - please embellish!) or Lead Sheet (melody, words, chord names - less pages to print!), lead sheet for Violin or Flute. Whew!Lyrics:All I Really Want is Peace on Earth(c)2017 Lois J Henrickson (Lytingale) When they ask me what I wish forOn this holy holiday,I can only think of all the waysThe world has lost its way.And I hope that we will see the LightIn every baby’s birth,And expand our love to everyone.All I really want is peace on earth, peace on earth.Yesterday I saw an angel.She was teaching kids to read.And another one gave up his coatFor somebody in need.Oh, it’s all around the cityAnd in every single town,Lots of people helping people.All they really want is peace on earth, peace on earth.And if you search the whole world over,This is what you’ll see:People just want to take care of their family.And when we realize our differences areReally very small,Every person is a part of us all. Everybody has a purpose,Their place is guaranteed.Doesn’t matter what they look like,Or what holy books they read.Oh, we all belong togetherIn one caring family.We are here to love each other.All we really want is peace on earth,Peace on earth,Sweet peace on earth,Peace.

Voice (TTBB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1149495 By Amy Grant. By David Babyface Foster and Linda Thompson-Jenner. Arranged by Nick Luna. Barbershop,Christmas,Holiday,Jazz,Pop. Barbershop Quartet. 7 pages. Nick Luna Music #749639. Published by Nick Luna Music (A0.1149495). Happy Holidays to you all! Christmas has always been a time of year I take to celebrate all that we have, despite all the worst the world seems to throw at us. This song has resonated with me for years. The childhood wonder and fantasy around Christmas doesn’t fade as we grow up, but our grip on reality strengthens, leaving us wishing for global and systemic transformation. We hope to give the best world to our children and grand children, and this song truly encapsulates the in between feeling we all experience when we have to work our multiple jobs to make ends meet around the holidays. This arrangement is for TTBB voices, and is moderately difficult. Perfect holiday arrangement for an experienced barbershop quartet.

Guitar,Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1449528 By Lytingale. By Lois J Henrickson (Lytingale). Arranged by Lois J Henrickson (Lytingale). Christmas,Folk,Pop,Singer/Songwriter,Spiritual. Score. 4 pages. Lytingale Music #1029284. Published by Lytingale Music (A0.1449528). A non-exclusive song for the winter holidays that expresses the giving spirit of the season without referencing any specific religion. (OK, there's a musical nod to Silent Night.) My challenge to myself was to write a spiritual holiday song without ever mentioning Christmas... to celebrate EVERY baby's birth and the season of giving.The song is available for Solo voice, SSA choir with solos, SSA (no solos), and optional Violin or Flute part. Formats: with written piano part (simple - please embellish!) or Lead Sheet (melody, words, chord names - less pages to print!), lead sheet for Violin or Flute. Whew!Lyrics:All I Really Want is Peace on Earth(c)2017 Lois J Henrickson (Lytingale) When they ask me what I wish forOn this holy holiday,I can only think of all the waysThe world has lost its way.And I hope that we will see the LightIn every baby’s birth,And expand our love to everyone.All I really want is peace on earth, peace on earth.Yesterday I saw an angel.She was teaching kids to read.And another one gave up his coatFor somebody in need.Oh, it’s all around the cityAnd in every single town,Lots of people helping people.All they really want is peace on earth, peace on earth.And if you search the whole world over,This is what you’ll see:People just want to take care of their family.And when we realize our differences areReally very small,Every person is a part of us all. Everybody has a purpose,Their place is guaranteed.Doesn’t matter what they look like,Or what holy books they read.Oh, we all belong togetherIn one caring family.We are here to love each other.All we really want is peace on earth,Peace on earth,Sweet peace on earth,Peace.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.841663 Composed by Andrew Mc Donald. Christian,Gospel,Pop. Score. 5 pages. Andrew Mc Donald (Macka Records) #3473277. Published by Andrew Mc Donald (Macka Records) (A0.841663). It's Not My Life To Own is a song about how when we become a Christian we are giving God our lives. He bought us at a price when He died on the cross and paid for our sins. We no longer rule our life but He does. We don't have the authority to do with it as we will but God does.