“Forever”
This worship song is based upon the passage in Psalm 136 “His love endures forever”. It took four years for Chris to finally finish the song after working on the song off and on.
Click here to listen to Chris tell about how he wrote the song:
www.theheartofworship.org/stories/Story-263-Forever-Tomlin.mp3
Click here to learn more about Chris Tomlin:
www.christomlin.com/index2.html
Click here to worship along with Chris Tomlin:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOZVFHqKg1k
“Joyful, Joyful”
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, JOY…
This hymn is generally considered by hymnologist to be one of the most joyous expressions of hymn lyrics in the English language. Its author, Henry van Dyke, was recognized as one of the ablest Presbyterian preachers and leading liturgy figures in the United States. He also served as professor of literature at Princeton University from 1900-1923. He also served as a Navy chaplain during World War I. Van Dyke wrote this hymn while staying at the home of Harry A. Garfield at Williams College, Massachusetts. It was first published in the Presbyterian Hymnal in 1911. It also appeared in the Poems of Henry van Dyke, 1911. He stated his purpose in writing it as follows:
These verses are simple expressions of common Christian feelings and desires in this present time—hymns of today that may be sung together by people who know the thought of the age, and are not afraid that any truth of science will destroy religion, or any revolution on earth overthrow the kingdom of heaven. Therefore this is a hymn of trust and joy and hope.
The tune for the hymn is “Ode to Joy” by Beethoven for more information on Beethoven go here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludwig_van_Beethoven
Click here to listen to a piano arrangement:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tl8VKu-t3yE
Click here to hear a hammered dulcimer version:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VGhhxzP364
Click here to listen to a contemporary arrangement of the song popularized in the movie “Sister Act”.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDxHgF66lvA&feature=related
Click here to hear it played by a street vendor on wine glasses:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rlk59xdM_YY&feature=related
Click here for an orchestral arrangement of the song:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wod-MudLNPA&feature=related
"All Glory Laud and Honor"
"All Glory, Laud and Honor" is based on verses written in the early Middle Ages. The Latin original, "Gloria, laus et honor tibi sit, rex Christe redemptor" was 78 lines long. It was written as a processional hymn. In the Middle Ages, it was the custom for the clergy and choir to process within the church as well as in the church square and town.
St. Theodulph of Orleans wrote "All Glory, Laud and Honor" while he was in prison, under suspicion of plotting against Emperor Louis I. Legend has it that King Louis passed the prison during the Palm Sunday procession while Theodulph sang this hymn from his window, which so delighted the king that he was immediately liberated. However, the unfortunate truth is that he probably remained imprisoned until his death in 821, possibly of poisoning.
Click here to listen to the song:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW92jUO73wg
Click here to listen to an organ arrangement:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEMR0SVdv2Q
Click here to read the lyrics:
www.oremus.org/hymnal/a/a108.html
"Glorify Thy Name"
Here is a personal note from Donna Adkins about how she wrote the song: I wrote "Glorify Thy Name" in 1975, and the scripture I was reading was the 17th chapter of John, where Jesus is praying.....I was struck with the reality that Jesus was praying, not only for His disciples, but also for all those who would follow -- that meant He was praying for me!
I went to the piano and just wrote the simple melody. I was also aware at that time of the Trinity, and that's why I wrote all 3 verses.
I could tell you many stories of this special song and how God has used it, and I truly know it was just one of those "gifts from God".
Thanks for your interest. God bless you, and
Keep a song in your heart! Donna Adkins
Click here to worship along: www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1JiIxU-F7o&feature=related
Click here for an organ arrangement: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cQhhH6Wcmk&feature=related
"You alone"
This worship song was written by David Crowder. When David Crowder was attending Baylor University in Waco, Texas in the mid 90's, he learned that more than half of the 14,000 students enrolled in the college were not attending church. This was very disturbing to Crowder, and after many conversations with a friend of his, they decided to start a church that was college friendly. Thus, University Baptist Church was born. That was 1996. Today, almost a decade later, nearly 1,000 people, most of which are college students, are attending the church. Although David Crowder's music ministry has grown significantly since then, he can still be found leading worship there on many Sundays.
Crowder deeply wanted to find a way to connect these college students to the heart of God, so he began writing songs that he hoped the students at his school could relate to. A band began to form, and a few years and some new members later, the current lineup came into being and they all commited themselves completely to the ministry.
When David first started writing music, he mainly focused on lyrics that discussed the difficult things he was going through. At that time there were not many congregational worship songs that did that so he struck a chord with many people. Today, David says that he writes many of his songs while riding in the car in the country with his wife. Even though his audience has changed, though, David always writes his songs with his University Baptist Church congregation in mind.
Click here to worship along David Crowder www.youtube.com/watch?v=URHVJcOSJ3c
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“All to You”
This worship song was written by Lincoln Brewster. Brewster has been musically inclined since his early childhood in Homer, Alaska. At the age of one, his mother, Cheryl, noticed how well he could keep rhythm on a drum set his grandfather had given him. At the age of five, his mother introduced him to the mandolin. Quickly mastering the instrument, he began playing for cruise ship tourists alongside his mother in Homer, Alaska.
By the age of 12, Brewster had a band called Lincoln and the Missing Links, which included his mother on bass and vocals. In his late teens, he moved with his family to California where he joined the high school jazz band (playing guitar and drums) and marching band (playing snare drum).
Due to connections gained in Los Angeles, he had recording contract offers by 19. Feeling emptiness in his life, Brewster attended church services with his high school sweetheart and Christian, Laura. He recalls feeling God drawing him close after attending a drama ministry performance with Laura.
"I was afraid to lay down a lot of things in my life," Lincoln said. "One night, I laid all my cards on the table. I asked the Lord to come into my life, all by myself. It was the best night of sleep I'd ever had. I was very peaceful.
Click here to listen to the song online: http://play.rhapsody.com/lincolnbrewster/letthepraisesringthebestoflincolnbrewster/alltoyou?didAutoplayBounce=true
Click here to read more about Lincoln:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Brewster
Click here to play Lincolns’ songs on his myspace – the songs are available on his standalone player, you can also listen to “Everlasting” and “Let the Praises Ring”
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=83285546
Click here to listen to Lincoln share about his journey and how a 70 year-old woman encouraged him during a time of worship;
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJPh1asdTsw
"Beautiful One"
Tim wrote this song based upon Isaiah 53: Click here to listen to Tim Hughes share how he wrote the song www.youtube.com/watchv=LJj6fiJ2aW8&mode=related&search= Click here to worship along with Jeremy Camp www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdFcBk9CBU Click here to worship along with Tim Hughes www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMyVZW0zY14&mode=related&search= Click here to learn more about Tim www.timhughesmusic.com/
"Remedy" This song is by David Crowder. As you might guess from the title and the medical cross on the cover, Remedy focuses on God's constant presence as the answer to our hurts while challenging listeners to be the balm needed in the lives of others. Indeed, the Texas band's 2007club tour is part worship experience, part rallying cry to inspire change in local communities. At the same time, one could view this album as the band's personal healing in response to the tragic death of their friend and pastor Kyle Lake shortly after the release of A Collision.
Here is Davids' answer to what is worship? This is actually a really difficult question because language is such a fluid thing. A word like “worship” changes and evolves and provokes different meanings for different community sets. Over the last few decades, at least within Christian culture, the word has become synonymous with “music within a congregational context.” You say the word “worship” and a person immediately pictures in his head people singing in a room with lyrics projected on a screen. Words and the objects they signify are very difficult to separate. I’ll show you what I mean. Okay, in your head, say the word, “eight”—and try to not picture the number eight. It’s nearly impossible. So, once a word begins to signify something, it is hard to separate it from the thing it is signifying. For me, I tend to not trust moments of congregational singing as an indicator of where our true affections lie. It is a very simple thing to get caught up in the beauty of music and song erupting in a room full of people. So I rarely trust that moment. I think a better indicator of worship may be the way we interact with the world around us. Click here to watch the David Crowder band on tour: www.youtube.com/profile?user=davidcrowderband
Click here to learn more about The David Crowder band: www.davidcrowderband.com/
Click here to visit Davids' myspace: www.myspace.com/davidcrowderband
Click here to worship along with a powerful video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3UWiJCZAz8
Click here for a live performance: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGIth9d_LXE&feature=related
Here we are Here we are The broken and used Mistreated, abused Here we are Here You are Here You are The beautiful one Who came like a Son Here You are So we lift up our voices We open our hands To cling to the love That we can’t comprehend
"More Than Life" This song was written by Reuben Morgan:
click here to read more about Reuben Morgan: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reuben_Morgan Morgan on men worshipping: People are more passionate than ever, Morgan observes. I think God's stirring the church. For the most part, churches are singing the same songs no matter where you go, which is pretty incredible. Even in countries that don't speak English, they're still singing the same songs. As a strong male leader, Morgan is particularly interested in seeing the men of the church take more risks in their outward expressions of faith. I think a really good model for men and worship is David, Morgan says. Men can be a little more reserved when it comes to expressing their feelings and really being passionate. But I think there's health in a guy really learning how to do that in the right way. I think the Bible is clear on what are appropriate ways to express our love for God passionately. My personal feeling is that lifting our hands, shouting and all of that is a way of connecting with God. They're expressions, and they can be healthy in our growth.
Click here to worship along with the Hillsongs worship team: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbeIEpr4kGg
Stand by everything You said Stand by the promises we made Let go of everything I’ve done I'll run into Your open arms And all i know
I love You more than life I love You more than life
Fall back on everything You've done Fall back on everlasting arms When all the world is swept away You are all the things I need You're the air I breathe
I love You more than life I love You more than life
How can it beYou were the one on the cross that died for me? Lifted for all our shame? How can it beThe scars in Your hands are for me? You are the king of all
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