In the book of Ruth in the Bible, Ruth and Boaz remind us that God welcomes people from every background into His story. Ruth arrived in Bethlehem with nothing but faith and loyalty, yet God drew her into His family and gave her a place of honour. Boaz, known for his kindness and integrity, acted as her redeemer and restored her future with dignity and hope. Their story shows how God takes ordinary, fragile lives and brings them into His purposes. It points to the wider truth of the gospel: the whole human race is invited to find refuge, belonging and new life under God’s care through Jesus Christ.

Under Your Wings carries that same heart. It is an intimate acoustic worship song shaped by gentle guitar, soft piano and a quiet cinematic lift. Written from a place of trust and refuge, it offers a moment of stillness in the middle of a busy world. The track reflects a simple prayer of dependence on God, inviting listeners into a calm, devotional space where His welcome, mercy and protection can be felt.

“May you be richly rewarded by the Lord… under whose wings you have come to take refuge." Ruth 2:12 (NIV)

Credits:

Written and produced - Dave Bastow

Cover art - Dave Bastow

Jesus, My Saviour is a heartfelt Contemporary Christian track with warm instrumentation and expressive vocals. At 80 BPM, it flows with steady reflection and builds into uplifting choruses. Crafted for worship and personal devotion, it offers emotional depth and spiritual clarity—ideal for faith-based and inspirational playlists.

Credits:

Written and produced - Dave Bastow

Cover art - Dave Bastow

The track is based on a verse from Isaiah 41:10 (ESV), "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." This is an amazing and comforting passage for those who put their trust in the Lord and a reminder that in all circumstances, God’s love is unchanging, unending, and unfailing! 

Credits:

Written and produced - Dave Bastow

Cover art - Dave Bastow

Cover image - Adapted from an image by HtcHnm

This track is based on a line of text from Isaiah 35v8 (NIV), "And a highway will be there; it will be called the Way of Holiness; it will be for those who walk on that Way." The passage got me thinking about how I could travel this highway of holiness, where it would take me, and what I would do when I reached its final destination. The song acknowledges that the journey needs to take place with the Lord; He is all I need: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" John 14:6, NIV).  To be fit for travel, I need to be made righteous, which comes through faith and belief that Jesus has forgiven my ungodliness: "Because one person disobeyed God, many became sinners. But because one other person obeyed God, many will be made righteous" Romans 5:19 (NLT). And where would the journey take me?  Well, ultimately, to the throne room of God, where I will bow down before Him and praise His Glorious Name! 

Credits:

Written and produced - Dave Bastow

Cover art - Dave Bastow

This track is an energetic, upbeat song based on the Lord's Prayer, which can be found in the New Testament (Matthew 6:9-13). The Lord's Prayer is a prayer that Jesus taught his disciples to pray when talking to God and is a good starting point for us today too. I decided to try and capture the spirit of the prayer in a song that would be both memorable and easy to understand and make it available to people who would not necessarily come into contact with God's word "...so is my word that goes out from my mouth: it will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it." Isaiah 55:11 (NIVUK). 

Credits:

Written and produced - Dave Bastow

Bass guitar - Paul Hill

Violin - Steph Reynolds

Cover art - Amy Bastow

This track is a cheerful, upbeat song that reflects God's love for us. His love is bigger than we could ever imagine; it's faithful, true and powerful. He is truly amazing!

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16 (NIVUK)

"Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." John 15:13 (NIVUK)

Credits:

Written and produced - Dave Bastow

Rhythm and Slide guitars - Mark Widdas

Vocals and other instruments - Dave Bastow

Cover art - Dave Bastow

Cover image - Adapted from Claude Monet's "Sunrise"

The song is a reminder of how precious we are to God, created in his image and redeemed through Jesus’ loving sacrifice.

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.  When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” Isaiah 43:2 (NIV)

We are part of God’s family, and He has promised to be by our side, no matter our situation.

The original song was released in August 2020.  This version has undergone a key, tempo and arrangement change and includes an additional verse and instrumental section.  

Credits:

Written and produced - Dave Bastow

Electric guitar - Mark Widdas

Vocals and other instruments - Dave Bastow

Cover art - Dave Bastow

Cover image - Paul Klee

You Are Holy looks at our standing before God: God is good, and we are the exact opposite. However, there is hope: if we put our trust in Jesus, we can be made whole (perfect/sinless).

“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.” Isaiah6:3(NIVUK)

"…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus." Romans 3v23:24(NIVUK)

Jesus’ touch is likened to God’s burning (holy) coal mentioned in Isaiah 6:6&7(NTL)(our guilt is taken away and our sin is taken away when our lives are touched by Jesus)

Two other bible references:

1. “My heart says of you, ‘Seek his face!’ Your face, Lord, I will seek.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭27:8‬(‭NIVUK)‬‬

2. “Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word (or in your ways).” Psalms 119:37(NLT)‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

Credits:

Written and produced - Dave Bastow

Cover art - Amy Bastow

Cover image - Vi Tran

"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord" Romans 8:38-39 (NIV)  

Credits:

Written and produced - Dave Bastow

Electric guitar - Mark Widdas

Vocals and other instruments - Dave Bastow

Cover art - Amy Bastow

Cover image - Jeremy Bishop

'...he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.' Isaiah 53:5 (NIV)

'In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honour and glory and praise!”' Revelation 5:2 (NIV)

Credits:

Written - Dave Bastow and Mark Widdas

Produced - Dave Bastow

Electric guitar - Mark Widdas

Vocals and other instruments - Dave Bastow

Cover art - Amy Bastow

Cover image - pixabay.com  

'For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.' Romans 3:23-24 (NIV)  

Credits:

Written and produced - Dave Bastow

Electric guitar - Mark Widdas

Vocals and other instruments - Dave Bastow

Cover art and animation - Amy Bastow