The Magician's Nephew

I am in the process of reading the first book in C.S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia, The Magician's Nephew. I was reading up on the book and the author. I already knew that C.S. Lewis was a Christian and draws many parallels to his faith in his books. However, I do not think I realized what impact the simple children's books can have on people. Bethany Dillon is a beautiful singer and her song, "New" was written by her, but inspired by "The Magician's Nephew". The book it intriguing adventure, yet you get this picture of a beautiful world C.S. Lewis has created. Dillon carries this into her song. She uses nature and the Lord to inspire a beautifully written sonnet. My favorite line is "You take an ordinary day and turn it into flowers liek the month of May." I know Digory and Polly feel this when they discover the truth behind Uncle Andrew.


The lyrics to "New" by Bethany Dillon

What is this sun that conquers mountains
Singing over what has been asleep?
What is it that softens all my doubting?
It's you

Morning brings a hunger for new eyes
That have been covered by the hurt of yesterday
Who could create in me the vision of a little child?
It's you

You take an ordinary day
And turn it into flowers like the month of May
Yes you do
You see all my pain
You cry over it for hours till I'm new again
Yes you do

When I have been a victim of familiarity
When my heart has fallen into sleep
Healing is the voice that awakens me
And it is you

You take an ordinary day
And turn it into flowers like the month of May
Yes you do
You see all my pain
You cry over it for hours till I'm new again
Yes you do

You, you make me new...