This past week, we introduced the song Your Great Name by Michael Neale and Krissy Nordhoff. Recently, the song was recorded by Natalie Grant. The links go to two different versions of the song on Amazon.com if you would like to purchase a copy.
Below is a video of the story behind the song.
Everlasting God by Brenton Brown and Ken Riley is one of the songs that we come back to again and again in our congregation. We did it a few weeks ago as part of our services. It is a great declaration of trust in God because He is faithful.
Here is a video of Brenton telling the story of how that song came to be and what it means to him.
Where do you need to know the strength and faithfulness of the Lord in your life?
One of the songs we’ve come back to every so often is the song “I Will Rise” sung by Chris Tomlin off of the “Hello Love” album. Watch below as Chris talks about the origin and development of the song. The context of this video is that he is doing a concert in conjunction with the release of “Hello Love” and sharing about the songs on the album.
I had not realized that part of the origin of the song, but can definitely see that thread in it. One of the reasons that we keep coming back to it and singing it together is that it does so mightily express our hope and future in Christ even as we live in the present of hard times and trials.
Be encouraged that God is calling your name as you listen to the whole song below.
I’m going to start doing something new here. There are so many great songs that we sing in our churches together. Sometimes, knowing a little more about the background of the song – why it was written, what is it about, how is it for, why is it special – can help us use and worship with it better. I’ve talked with more than one person who has told me that once they found out the background of a specific song, it revolutionized their view and perspective of that song for worship.
Each week (hopefully), I want to choose one of the songs we sang the previous week together at the church I serve and present it’s story. Sometimes it may be through a video of the author talking about it, or it may be text about the origin of the song. I hope that this will help to grow your appreciation for the songs we choose, that you will see the truth behind them and the heart of the composer for Christ, and that your heart of worship will grow.
This week, here is Paul Baloche talking about the song “A New Hallelujah” that he co-wrote with Michael W. Smith.
Lately, I’ve been listening a lot to Paul Baloche’s new recording “Glorious.” While it’s definitely classic Paul Baloche, it has some great songs and sounds on it.
One of the songs that has really grabbed me is the title track, “Glorious.” It’s an awesome song with solid words, and it doesn’t hurt that it has a catchy riff.
Check out the video below of Paul and his band playing the song, then watch the video below that of Paul talking about this song. I think that I am definitely going to work this one into the church’s song rotation.
Enjoy!
Another great song on the album is “You Have Saved Us.”
If you haven’t got this album yet, you can get the digital download here or order a copy here through Amazon.
I’ve been sharing some song stories this summer with my congregation, and wanted to focus on the new song, “Praise the Father, Praise the Son” that we sang for the first time on August 9. Check out what Chris Tomlin has to say about it, take a look at the lyrics, and watch the video to hear Chris Tomlin and Ed Cash (who co-wrote the song) talk about it. Allow this great song that focuses the heart and mind on the triune nature of God be a part of your worship expression.
Praise the Father, Praise the Son
“There are always those songs that you hold an extra special place for inside. This is one of those for me. Ed Cash and I wrote this song on the last night of recording my vocals for the record. All of the songs were already recorded, and we were happy with where we were. But I am always open to God possibly breathing another song along the way. On this night, Ed grabbed his guitar and told me he wanted to play this melody that he felt was special and that he had been using in some times of ministry with his church family. It kind of reminded me of how the Bible teaches that David would play, and it would bring peace and healing. Ed sang a few lyric ideas for the verse, and I immediately just began to sing out the chorus you hear on the record. It was one of the moments where you knew you were not in charge, and we both just sat there with tears in our eyes, stunned at what was happening. I do feel this song, in particular, is one that any church, with any style of worship can sing. It continues to be my heart to write songs that give voice to the generations now and the ones that are to come; and I sense this is one of those songs.” –Chris Tomlin
Praise The Father, Praise The Son
Written by Ed Cash and Chris Tomlin
O sovereign God, O matchless King
The saints adore, the angels sing
And fall before the throne of grace
To You belongs the highest praise
These sufferings, this passing tide
Under Your wings I will abide
And every enemy shall flee
You are my hope and victory
Praise the Father, Praise the Son
Praise the Spirit, Three in One
Clothed in power and in grace
The name above all other names
To the valley, for my soul
Thy great descent has made me whole
Your word my heart has welcomed home
Now peace like water ever flows
Yours is the kingdom
Yours is the power
Yours is the glory
Forever
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