Is Coldplay's 'We Pray' really a prayer?
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Coldplay have been generating excitement in Christian corners of the internet with their new single 'We Pray. But the song making no mention of God's name, so is it really a prayer? Writer Tim Bechervaise, music critic Derek Walker, and Jennifer Sturrock from 24-7 Prayer, spoke to Esther Higham.
Released on 4 Sep 2024
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