Lamb III (Messianic LBA 1003) 1976
Another stirring collection of solemn melodies. The guys appear to be softening they’re style a bit, toning down their rock edges in favor of a moody acoustic format, sometimes lightly embraced with strings. You can still find that electric wah-wah guitar scratching around in the background of a few songs. Slow moods with weeping cascades of guitar (‘Eli, Eli’ and ‘Song Of Ruth’), along with a couple that kick up the tempo some (‘Hallelujah’ and ‘V’Neeglah’, the latter introducing brass to their sound). Other memorable songs include ‘Ode To Bethlehem’ and ‘Queen Of Sheba’. (The Archivist, 4th edition by Ken Scott).
Tracks:
| Song # | Song Title | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | Messiah’s Lament | 2:37 |
| 1-2 | Ode To Bethlehem | 3:19 |
| 1-3 | Sing O’ Barren One | 3:22 |
| 1-4 | Ephraim | 3:05 |
| 1-5 | Eli Eli | 3:57 |
| 1-6 | Queen Of Sheba | 3:46 |
| 2-1 | Hallelujah | 3:38 |
| 2-2 | I Will Refine Them | 3:48 |
| 2-3 | Song Of Ruth | 5:14 |
| 2-4 | V’neegah | 4:58 |
| 2-5 | Yeshua Hamashiach | 2:55 |
| 2-6 | Messiah’s Lament | 1:00 |
| 2-7 | Rivers Of Babylon | 4:34 |
ODE TO BETHLEHEM
Lamb, from Lamb III
Written by Joel Chernoff. Based on Micah 4:1-5 and Micah 5:2-5
As for you, Bethlehem, Ephrata
For you who are little among Judah
From you shall He come, come forth to Me
Who is to be ruler of Israel
Refrain:
And His Name shall be called Wonderful
And His Name shall be called Mighty God
And He shall rule all nations
And He shall be our peace
In latter days will the Lord’s house be established
Nations will flow unto Him
Then will they say, Let us go to god’s mountain
And there He will teach us His marvelous ways
Refrain
Then will they beat their swords into plow shares
Their spears into pruning hooks
No more shall nation lift up sword against nation
And they shall not learn to make war any more
Refrain