Seek Ye First facts for kids
Seek Ye First or Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God is a popular Christian song. It is often sung in churches and is known by many people around the world. The song is based on a special verse from the Bible, Matthew 6:33.
What is "Seek Ye First"?
This song is a type of praise song, which means it helps people express their faith. It is so well-known that you can find it in many modern hymnals, which are books of songs used in churches. Sometimes, it even appears in Christian children's song books.
How the Song Started
The song was written in 1971 by a person named Karen Lafferty. She wrote it after attending a Bible study at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. A Bible study is a meeting where people read and discuss parts of the Bible together. Karen was inspired by the Bible verse Matthew 6:33 during this study, and that's how the song was born.
What the Song is About
The main message of "Seek Ye First" comes from Matthew 6:33. This verse encourages people to put God's kingdom and His way of doing things first in their lives. The song helps people remember this important teaching.
Over time, other verses have been added to the song. These new verses are based on other Bible passages, like Matthew 7:7 and Matthew 4:4. These additional verses help to expand the song's message, often talking about asking for things and finding spiritual guidance.
How the Song is Sung
The original version of "Seek Ye First" has one main verse and a repeating part called a refrain. This refrain often uses the word "alleluias," which is a word of praise. A cool thing about this song is that the refrain can be sung in canon with the verse. Singing in canon means different groups of people start singing the same melody at different times, creating a layered sound.
