The Life Lyrics Card Michael

Album

Card Michael – The Life Album Lyrics

Artist: Card Michael

Genre: Christian

Released: 1989

"The Life" presents Michael Card's contemplative take on the Christian narrative through gentle folk-influenced arrangements that prioritize storytelling over spectacle. Card's warm, conversational vocals guide listeners through biblical moments with the intimacy of a fireside reflection, particularly evident in tracks like "Joseph's Song," where he inhabits the wonder and uncertainty of Christ's earthly father. The album's 26 tracks create an expansive meditation on faith, moving between tender acoustic ballads and fuller arrangements that never overshadow Card's gift for making ancient stories feel immediate and personal. His approach feels more like a thoughtful Bible study set to music than traditional contemporary Christian fare, with melodies that linger quietly rather than soar, inviting contemplation over celebration.

Tracklist

Carmen Christi
Celebrate The Child
Come To The Table
Cross Of Glory
Crown Him
Forgiving Eyes
God's Own Fool
He Was Heard
Immanuel
In The Garden
Joseph's Song
Known By The Scars
Meditation, Baptism
Overture Of The Trilogy
Ride On To Die
Scandalon
The Final Word
The Gentle Healer
The Lamb Is Lion
The Nazarene
The Promise
The Wedding
To The Mystery
Traitor's Look
What Will It Take
Why