"Christ Arose"
Robert Lowry is credited with the beautiful hymn, “Christ Arose.” Lowry based his verses on a passage in the Bible that tells of Christ’s resurrection. Luke 24:6 says, "He is not here, but is risen." As a pastor and church musician, Lowry served in churches in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. In 1862, while having his daily devotion, the words to “Christ Arose” came to him during the Easter season. As a lifelong musician, he had an organ in his home, so he also wrote the score as well.
Lowry once was quoted about his talents as a musician and song-writer, “My brain is sort of a spinning machine, for there is music running through it all the time.” He was also considered by many to be a Bible scholar and an excellent preacher. Later in his life, Lowry became the music editor for the Biglow Publishing Company. “Christ Arose” remains an inspirational favorite among Christians worldwide.
Click here for an organ arrangement:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EntwJTZAICs
Click here for a handbell arrangement:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEe6ksbLPlE
“Christ the Lord is Risen today”
The first Wesleyan Chapel in London, England, was a deserted iron foundry. It became known as the Foundry Meeting House. This hymn was written by Charles Wesley for the first service in this chapel in 1739, just one year after Charles's dramatic Aldersgate conversion experience. The hymn was first published in the Foundry's Collection-which contained "hymns set to music as they are commonly sung at the Foundry." The book had approximately fifty humns with an additional Psalm Supplement. This hymn was originally entitled "Hymn for Easter Day" and consisted of eleven four-line stanzas.
The popularity of this hymn is due in part to the fine tune with which it has been wedded for many years. The composer of the music has never been identified. The tune first appeared anonymously in the Lyra Davidica humnal, published in London in 1708. The joyous "alleluia" at the end of each line was not written by Wesley but was added by some editor to make the text fit the tune. "Hallelujah" or "alleluia" is from the ancient Hebrew worship service and was a common expression of praise in the early Christian Church. Jerome, an important leader of the early church who translated the Bible into the Latin language and died c. 420 A. D., wrote that in his day the very ceilings of houses of worship were often shaken with the reverberating "Hallelujahs" when believers sang their praises to God.
Charles Wesley is also the author of "Jesus, Lover of My Soul", "O for a Thousand Tongues", "A Charge to Keep I Have", "Depth of Mercy", and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing".
Click here to sing along on the hymn:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_ND-wlh-cU
Click here to worship along with Steve Green:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFIaqn0EG3E
Click here to hear an acoustic guitar arrangement:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFFhBHpVucY
“Did You Feel the Mountains Tremble”
Martin Smith is the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and main songwriter of the English Christian rock and worship band Delirious? He is generally considered to be one of the foremost songwriters in modern Christian worship music. Some of the most recognized songs by Delirious? include "I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever”, "History Maker", "My Glorious", "Did You Feel the Mountains Tremble", "Shout To The North", "Deeper", "Majesty (Here I Am)", and "What A Friend I've Found".
In 1995, Martin was involved in a near-fatal car accident, and during the weeks of his recovery, he decided to become a full-time musician. He wrote the 'King Of Fools' song 'August 30th' based on this experience.
Click here for the story behind the song
www.theheartofworship.org/stories/Story-197-DidYouFeeltheMountainsTremble-Smith.mp3
Click here to listen to the song
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4Q5vVa0q8Q
Click here to sing along:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICRukDH7eKo
Click here to watch Martin Smith:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO_bKR2Wzhk&feature=related
CONTEMPORARY SERVICE 11:00
"Open up the Gates"
This worship song is by the group Planetshakers: Living by the core Planetshakers mandate "to empower a generation to win a generation", the Planetshakers Band are passionate and anointed. United by the vision set by Senior Pastors Russell & Sam Evans, they travel internationally, bringing God's breakthrough anointing to conferences and churches worldwide. Dedicated to the cause of Christ, it is their desire to see this planet impacted by the power God. Team members include worship leaders Henry Seeley, Sam Evans, Rudy Nikkerud and Matt Garner, drummer Mike Webber, guitarist and keyboard player Jonathon Hunt.
Click here to learn more about the Planetshakers: www.planetshakers.com/
Click here to worship along with Planetshakers: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GW1y9Lfz2OA
We come into this Holy place To bring a sacrifice of praise Bow down before you and seek your face We sing of the mighty things you've done Cry out to you"let your will be done" Tell all the World you're the Holy One Hear the shouts of praise As they're rising up to you Come and fill this place As we bring glory to your name Open up the gates and let the King of glory in Fill this house with praises as we Lift our hands and worship you Open up the doors and let your Glory fill the earth King of heaven we dance before your throne King of heaven come and Take your place Dwell among us as we Seek your face
"My Redeemer Lives"
This great worship song was written by Rueben Morgan. When asked about the modern worship movement Rueben responded:
The Church world-wide is getting a revelation that there is a new song to sing. It's bringing the Church together, bringing unity among denominations, life, and relevance to churches. People are turning their hearts to God, their focus is being renewed, and they are realizing that we were created to worship God.
Click here to read more about Rueben
www.integritymusic.com/worship/worart/0402.html
Click here to listen to Rueben Morgan share how he wrote the song
www.theheartofworship.com/stories/Story-323-MyRedeemerLives-Morgan.mp3
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm11e3HbT2s
Click here to listen to an mp3 of the song
www.esnips.com/doc/33a6e213-9daa-421c-a01e-4f131150dba1/hillsong,-reuben-morgan---my-redeemer-lives
“Christ the Lord is Risen today”
The first Wesleyan Chapel in London, England, was a deserted iron foundry. It became known as the Foundry Meeting House. This hymn was written by Charles Wesley for the first service in this chapel in 1739, just one year after Charles's dramatic Aldersgate conversion experience. The hymn was first published in the Foundry's Collection-which contained "hymns set to music as they are commonly sung at the Foundry." The book had approximately fifty humns with an additional Psalm Supplement. This hymn was originally entitled "Hymn for Easter Day" and consisted of eleven four-line stanzas.
The popularity of this hymn is due in part to the fine tune with which it has been wedded for many years. The composer of the music has never been identified. The tune first appeared anonymously in the Lyra Davidica humnal, published in London in 1708. The joyous "alleluia" at the end of each line was not written by Wesley but was added by some editor to make the text fit the tune. "Hallelujah" or "alleluia" is from the ancient Hebrew worship service and was a common expression of praise in the early Christian Church. Jerome, an important leader of the early church who translated the Bible into the Latin language and died c. 420 A. D., wrote that in his day the very ceilings of houses of worship were often shaken with the reverberating "Hallelujahs" when believers sang their praises to God.
Charles Wesley is also the author of "Jesus, Lover of My Soul", "O for a Thousand Tongues", "A Charge to Keep I Have", "Depth of Mercy", and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing".
Click here to sing along on the hymn: www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_ND-wlh-cU
Click here to worship along with Steve Green: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFIaqn0EG3E
Click here to hear an acoustic guitar arrangement: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFFhBHpVucY
"Surrender"
This worship song was written by Marc James. Marc has been involved in music for many years, as a front man of hard rocking trio Verra Cruz, a song writer and session guitarist, and has performed in many different countries and settings. Before setting up his own label full circle records in 2005 (fullcirclerecords.co.uk), Marc released most of his songs through vineyard music. He features on the well known 'Hungry' album and wrote the popular worship song 'Surrender' which, after being featured on the 'Surrender' album went on to be sung and played all over the world. Marc has been the vocalist on many Vineyard albums since, most notably 'Holy' and 'Beautiful' and more recently 'Winds of worship' live from Nottingham.
Click here to worship along with Marc James: www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0nmTY88p-Q&feature=related
Click here for Marc James' myspace, you can play the song on his standalone player: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=52418918
1 comment:
Have you got the the song "history maker" by Matt Garner around 2000-2001, could you put it on your blogg?
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