“The Lord’s Prayer” is a contemporary Christian song performed by Sister Janet Mead, an Australian Roman Catholic nun. The song was released in 1973 and is known for its modern interpretation of the traditional Christian Lord’s Prayer.
Sister Janet Mead’s rendition of “The Lord’s Prayer” is characterized by its rock and folk influences, featuring a catchy and uplifting melody with contemporary instrumentation. The lyrics, as the title suggests, are an adaptation of the traditional Lord’s Prayer, a central prayer in Christianity.
The song was a significant commercial success, reaching the top of the charts in various countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. Sister Janet Mead’s version of “The Lord’s Prayer” brought a modern and accessible interpretation of the prayer to a wide audience.
“The Lord’s Prayer” by Sister Janet Mead remains an influential and celebrated contemporary Christian song, known for its ability to bridge the traditional and modern aspects of Christian music. It is often included in collections of Christian music and is considered a classic in the genre.