I did not realize how many songs contain Bible verses. Songs of all genres contain Bible text, paraphrased Biblical text, and references to the Bible. Anything from “Gangster’s Paradise” by Coolio(rap) to “He Turns Water Into Wine” by Johnny Cash(country) has Biblical references and direct representations of Bible verses. Not only was it interesting to see everyone’s taste in music, but also to see the wide variety of songs.
The various songs brings in the question, “Why would one use Biblical text in their song if it is not explicitly a Christian song?” As I have stated in previous blogs, setting verses to music makes it easier to remember and understand. Also, the composers of the songs most likely are believers and want their listeners to see the love of Jesus just as they have.