Kingsway 29th May

Title: It's a Wonderful Dance
First Line: It's a wonderful dance
Artist: Godfrey Birtill
Composer: Godfrey Birtill
Album: The Wine is Alive
Mp3: Yes
Sheet Music: Yes
CCL: Cannot confirm
Popular sources: None


My thoughts: I deeply admire Birtill, even if I don't always like what he does.  He's into power praise, the type of praise I would love to develop for myself, and he does it very well.  I find choruses such as Yes and Amen a little annoying, but I found myself bobbing my head a little to this, walking home from work (buses all messed up because of the torch relay) and...Birtill has done it again with a good, strong chant, easy melody, punchy syncopation and succinct words.  Be careful before thinking about reproducing this for use in church, as I am unable to confirm CCL status via the normal routes.  That said, Birtill does not typically treat his choruses as sacrosanct possessions that thou shalt not reproduce elsewhere, so suspect it's just a chorus that is slow to get into the system.

This song is available on Kingsway from today until 5th June inc.  To access, you must register with Kingsway, who in return will add you to their mailing list, but they are not serial spammers.  Although this is free, gratis, without charge etc etc, please bear in mind that all rights are still reserved and you need all the usual permissions, and/or a worship song license to record/project/reproduce in church and quite right too. 

Distracted

Yes, I forgot to post yesterday, for the first time in ages.

Worship:

He Brought me into His Banqueting House (request from leader - original "lead" Jesus, Hope of the Nations, ditched)
Jesus! the Name High Over All
All I Once Held Dear
I Sing Praises to Your Name
More Love, More Power

Honestly - I felt I did poorly yesterday, although one person did say to me "nobody noticed" which makes me think either a) my worst is better than I thought b) he's looking through rose-tinted spectacles or c)...

...it wasn't that bad at all, it's just that I've set a bar too high.  He noticed how much the worship had changed over the last few weeks, it is true that something has clicked over and worship has become worship, not just "something we do"

My excuse for my "performance" is that I was distracted.  Later, the distraction made me angry, this morning I am disappointed with myself in allowing the distraction to take hold.  After all, it is a distraction I should be used to, but I guess it's me saying to God "Why are You so slow sorting this out?" and Him saying "You never have let go..."

So I am perhaps being unfair on myself.  It doesn't stop me licking my wounds occasionally..

BC (Before Commitment)

Yesterday, I got a surprise, not an unpleasant one, somewhat pleasing, but made me feel somewhat uncomfortable and maybe a little guilty...

Y'see, in a previous life, before February 2011 when I re-committed myself to Christ, I had fingers in other pies, other stuff occupying the part of my brain that needs constant stimulation.  (If I had been born 30 years later, I would have been diagnosed with ADD and my school would have got a lot of money for me.  But it's just simply I need more to do than most, else I get bored.  Simple as that.  I don't have a particularly high IQ, but when I lack stimulation I get bored, when I get bored I get frustrated, when I get frustrated I start losing self-worth.  My opinion: parents have lost the art of playing with their kids.)

Anyway, yesterday, this previous life came and smacked me on the nose (nicely) with a dedication in a (re-issued) book from a series that I used to absorb almost voraciously.

I am flattered, really.  It was the sort of thing I used to dream about..but now, that dream has been replaced with a real place that I hope to go to one day, permanently, rather than spend split-seconds during particularly spiritual worship.   Yes, worthy dreams now.   Considering that the dedication includes mention of something which I shed a couple of months ago as "not unlawful, but not expedient either"...ahh this could bring on the blushes, and I need to break this to the author, gently.

It wouldn't hurt to reinstate that which I shed.  It wouldn't take over my life as it did prior.  Something else has taken over, and I wouldn't have it any other way.  So maybe I will, and firstly I need to apologise to the author....secular or not, it isn't his fault...

Pause...deep breath...and...

I'm posting a lot lately, it is perhaps that I have a lot to say, or...

I am going through a bit of a hiatus.

The last one I remember was around Christmas, and especially Christmas Day itself.  I was enjoying the break; certain issues had been resolved, and although I was (still am) suffering from "Home sickness" I was learning how to cope with it.  Towards the end of that day, I was having a chat with Him and I said that I was grateful for the break, thanking Him for bringing me through the attacks from the enemy, and......it's going to get worse, isn't it.

The answer was an emphatic Yes.  You can't be in a ministry position and expect it to be clear, green meadows and sunshine.  In fact, I've begun to learn the whole shebang is like walking through a minfield in the pouring rain and mud.

It is interesting how quiet it is.  I imagine that they are reloading their ammo and it takes some time.

When I said this to someone the other day, he told me to enjoy the break, rest in His presence etc.  He is never far from my thoughts, and yet, I feel He should enter my thoughts more often than He does.  And then I realise I am by grace in Him and I should not feel guilty - in fact the guilt leads to repentance, and repentance to cleansing...and then no more guilt.

A friend once said in a sermon that they were not interested in enemy tactics, they were more interested in the Word.  However, I am by nature apprehensive, nervous.  Well, those that know me say I never look nervous, but I think it's because I am more nervous of the journey of A to B rather than what I am going to do if I get to B.  If you get my drift.  Whenever I go to job interviews, for instance, I worry more about getting there late than the actual interview itself.  With worship, I concern myself as to the how rather than the where.

This may be a bit backward, as God is very much in the how.

Each time there is a period of quiet, whether it be long or short, I am finding I am less and less apprehensive of what will happen next.  I've said before, never ever ever say to God "What now?" or "I'm bored" because you can be absolutely certain that He will say, "Ah, you want something to do?  I've got plenty for you to do..." and you can fill in the blanks.  I'm not saying it.  I am just getting on with what He requires of me.

So I'm going to enjoy the break.  But keeping one eye open.

Kingsway 22nd May

Title: All the Poor and Powerless
First Line: All the poor and powerless
Artist: All Sons & Daughters
Composer: Leslie Jordan & David Leonard
Mp3: Yes
Sheet Music: Yes
CCL: Yes.  Not on the latest software update, but I had this confirmed on the website.
Popular sources: None
Previously heard by me/on mp3 player: No

My thoughts: This lot are a new one on me, and probably not surprising, this isn't the sort of music I listen to.  This one is on their album Season One, apparently, but is unlikely to be added to any wishlist of mine.   Still, they have shades of Morcheeba about them, it reminds me quite strongly of "Enjoy the Ride", but I'm not sure what the squeaking is about at the beginning and I found the key jangling-type percussion throughout a bit annoying.  It is very "Yoof-anthem" like, so will probably be appreciated by the 18-25 crowd, but not a relatively old fogey like me.   I hate to write anything off though, so this will be added to the mp3 player (although, few fail to make it that far actually) and unless it comes up on the random shuffle too frequently, I will probably learn to at least appreciate it.

This song is available on Kingsway from today until 28th May inc.  To access, you must register with Kingsway, who in return will add you to their mailing list, but they are not serial spammers.  Although this is free, gratis, without charge etc etc, please bear in mind that all rights are still reserved and you need all the usual permissions, and/or a worship song license to record/project/reproduce in church and quite right too.  If I state, in the general information shown above, that it is available on the usual CCL licence, it probably is, but the only One you can fully trust is YAHWEH, so for His sake at least, check out my info as it may be duff.  Please don't sue me if I've got it wrong.   Thanks.

Position of Responsiblity

I'm still somewhat basking in yesterday, my spirit is just so happy, which manifests itself in a big smile on my face.  The weather, cheering at last, helps.

I could have mentioned this yesterday, but there was a lot to ponder on.  Bossman got an awesome word from someone last week.  He had heard, or been in a place where someone got cured of cancer after having hands laid on them.  Yes, miracle, yes, awesome, but this isn't an "ordinary" healing (if there is such a thing)

The elders who prayed for the person were Freemasons.

Why?  He asked, why when they are on the wrong path, they pray for people and they get healed?  The answer came out of James (calling on the Elders for healing etc) - their office gives them the responsiblity and authority to do what they do and miracles happen.

This is incredible if you think about it, and has actually made me feel (a little) less guilty about not getting "right into" worship, or feeling that I am not getting out of it what I would do if I was a member of the cong.  The office given me gives me the responsibility and the authority to do what I do - lead people into the throne room of God, regardless of where I might be in Christ. It reminded me again of when I was prayed for last year (on the same day I asked about water baptism and started that chain of events off), the prayer was specific - to be given authority.  Amazing how it is now showing itself.

I want to be a lot more than that though.  I want to be a worshipper as well as leading worship.

Now - exactly how can I do this without ending up on the floor....?  Hmmm...

God's timing...and how to listen for it

I had been tieing myself up in knots the last few days, things that had been said that I was brooding on, and I was thinking about one chorus in the lineup which just wasn't fitting.  I said to PA man, and the rest of the group, that it was quite likely it would be dropped.  I was 99% certain it would be.  I was also screaming out for change, for revelation.  I properly prepared for this morning, because I thought it was the right thing to do, and not just because we had a guest.  The worship progressed gradually, at exactly the right pace, the Spirit telling me to bring it right...back....after the two lively ones:

O Lord Our God (Magnify)
Holy, Holy, God Almighty (Holy is Your Name)

There was the chorus, written off by me.  Some words came out of the congregation, and the Spirit was saying: "Play it."  Suddenly, it was fitting again.  "Play it.  But slower than normal."

Come, Now is the Time to Worship

OK, I might get into trouble as praise and worship had gone on longer than usual.  So onto:

Into Your Hands (Jesus I Believe)

And, glory, we were singing in tongues at the end.  My prepared, servant heart, was leading the congregation into the throne room of God.  This is humbling stuff.  At one point, I had to make sure my feet were apart so I didn't get "slain"!  All my "ears" were listening, for the group, for the cong, for Him, who was taking me through another portion of Boot Camp, I was learning, I was swimming.  G2 chord...."Great.....is....the...Lord....", much much much slower than Delirious^? tended to play it.

Thank You for Saving Me (Great is the Lord)

I was exhausted at the end.  This meant Good Day at the Office.  Pondering on it now, I wonder what it would have been like to be part of the cong today.  I have to detach myself most of the time, rather than concentrate too hard on the words, else I would be a puddle, and slain, in whatever order.

And the message?  Oh yeah.  That was about worship.  God and His timing.  He never did want Come removed from the lineup.  He wanted them all.  I had absolutely no idea.  It's a lesson, and I may have graduated a particular class.  I have a lineup ready for a special night in a couple of weeks, and I am not going to change it unless there is a strong feeling, I just completely wussed out last time.  Mistake.  Doesn't matter how many new ones there are.  Just.  Play.  Them.  Listen.  Always Listen.

And me, and a certain other significant person learnt a lot of stuff from the speaker today.  The message was for both of us as well as the church, and it was a true answer to prayer.  There was a hidden admonishment for me within the message too, telling me to hold back, to stand and fight whatever problem is causing issues, before going to others.

Thank You.  For setting me apart.  For using me.  For as long as I have strength I will serve.  All I want to do.

Just when I thought it was safe...

No.  I was burying them again, all the emotions, all the hurt, all the frustrations.

I hate it when life seems to be ticking along again, and the same ole, same ole, same ole problem just comes up time and time again.

New problems I can handle.  Perhaps they are not pleasant, but at least they are interesting.  But when you have examined a problem to frustration point and you can't see a way through, to have it well up in your conscience again and again is a bit like being beaten with a stick when you're still bruised.

Yes.  I know.  I should lay them at the feet of the Cross.  I thought I had, and to be fair, I have made no attempt lately to "sort it out myself".  The frustrations come up of their own accord.  In fact, last night, I was wondering what was bothering me as I lapsed into silence after practice, troubled about the sickness in the church maybe?  Then it hit me later.  Something had been said, and it brought an old problem to the surface that will simply not die.  It has a remarkable sense of survival; this type of thing makes me think that He actually needs me to make some move to deal with it...

It will be passive - for a few weeks.  But what then?  The Q word has hit my thoughts again, and every time it does, I get more and more resolved to do so.  But I did make a promise to someone not to until I had spoken to them - and frankly, now isn't the time.

But I can't go on like this.  Really, I can't.

God likes patterns

Schedules (which are man made) He dislikes.

His patterns do not necessarily have to be symmetrical, like a kaleidoscope for instance, although the patterns are forever changing.  No, just look at the petals on a flower, the clouds in the sky, leopards, giraffes, zebras, peacocks, in fact any animal that is highly decorated and there isn't a pattern in our own understanding; we like things to be neat.  Ordered.  Something we can understand.  Something that is easy to copy.  Something within our comfort zone that is pleasing to the eye - we think we need things symmetrical, yet, what causes us to look at a non ordered landscape and agree that it is an area of outstanding beauty?  Yet, unless you want your life to reflect your artistic tendencies, (we all have them) you want your life to be checkerboard, or at least predictable.

But God doesn't work like that.  His artist pallet has colours and mixes which cannot be duplicated here on earth, for His patterns are not only visible in creation manifested, but some are sensed, like music, or the overwhelming impetus in a church to sing, pray, reveal the mysterious gifts described in Romans and Corinthians, all by the move of His awesome Holy Spirit.

He shows me patterns in what I do, and this helps me understand Him more.  Through the choruses chosen, there is a message.  Sometimes that message is repeated back, verbally, through the leader or the speaker.  It's then I know that God is still in charge, that He is moving, to mould us and shape us into His perfect pattern.

Phase 2

Today I am humming yesterday's Kingsway chorus.  I suppose there are worse things to have stuck in your head!

I was having trouble getting motivated into Phase Two of the Great Music Project.  I did a little yesterday afternoon/early evening and then was back to doing what I should really start to deal with, spiritually - playing around on various non-expedient games on the internet.

I guess some of this apathy centred around the fact that the special Saturday night next month had been cancelled, and I thought maybe all the frenzied activity was for..well, no, not nothing, but perhaps I have more time to prepare.  God, however, bowled a googlie last night (as He does).  The night is back on again, due to the fact it has been too widely publicised, and is 4 weeks away.  Should have trusted Him I know.  All this prep, there was A Reason.

So Phase 2 has to be back on again, and I have to get a plan for the night done within 3 weeks.  This is because I have a busy busy busy week leading up to the night (workwise) but hopefully some time off in lieu will have accumulated to allow me to have the Friday off.  Discussion with person in charge for the night, as it won't be the usual body.  Find out about PA, because that won't be the normal body either.

I'm getting nervous.  Believe it or not, this is a good sign.

Kingsway 15th May

Title: Jesus At The Centre
First Line: Jesus at the Centre
Artist: Israel Houghton & New Breed
Composer: Israel Houghton, Adam Ranney & Micah Massey
Mp3: Yes
Sheet Music: Yes - melody line and guitar chords only.
CCL: Yes.  Not on the latest software update, but I had this confirmed on the website.
Popular sources: None (yet.  But I suspect will be in SOF6, whenever that may be)
Previously heard by me/on mp3 player: No

My thoughts: Have to admit, when I first started listening, I thought it sounded like one of those 70's-soul-stylie choruses, and not to my taste at all.  I wanted to be fair though, and listened all the way through.  Then I found myself humming along to it, and it turns into a fairly powerful chorus which would fit well for most gatherings, even perhaps a healing/deliverance/evangelistic night; the words are motivating enough to get the most reluctant singer at least waving their arms around a little.  I'm still not that keen on the way the chorus starts, but it builds well, and is likely best heard live, as this is, from Israel's latest album Decade; it probably does not translate well into polished studio format.  But.  I have been proved wrong before, and in fact, in less than 2 minutes in this case.  So it will (for a while at least) be put on the mp3 player - and - gasp - perhaps considered by me for potential ministry sessions.  What a turnaround.  Note that the sheet music is melody line and guitar chords only, so your pianist will have to improvise if you use, until another source becomes available.

This song is available on Kingsway from today until 21st May inc.  To access, you must register with Kingsway, who in return will add you to their mailing list, but they are not serial spammers.  Although this is free, gratis, without charge etc etc, please bear in mind that all rights are still reserved and you need all the usual permissions, and/or a worship song license to record/project/reproduce in church and quite right too.

Well - it had to happen...

I didn't lead worship this morning.  I think everyone around me saw it coming apart from me, and I would have gone ahead with leading anyway, except for a phone call last night...

...Bossman telling me not to lead this morning.

It's the first time it's happened, and it is somewhat...irking...if that's a word.   I mean, I have taken a break through choice (although I maintain my hand would have been forced if I hadn't) and had an "unexpected" break for a special interlude, but never actually been told directly...don't...or else...

At least it wasn't as if I am spiritually messed up (well, that's up for debate actually) - or at least, not the reason for my sudden temporary redundancy, no, I'm still unwell, my voice is terrible and we have a special day next Sunday, for which I have to be well.

Still irking though.

Still, the service had to be cut short for one reason and another, the message was rather long (though I did get something out of it) and what the worship told me this morning is that if I am doubting that I am needed in that church, I should dismiss it.  A group needs a leader and it didn't have one this morning...

...which makes me think I need a second.  And pretty soon, in case this happens again.

Find me in the river

I'm going through a bit of an odd stage.

I've been "unwell" all week.  I've put that in inverted commas because despite it being rather flu like, and has left its calling card of a sore throat and cough, I'm of the attitude:  Pfffft.  Spiritually I feel like I've been through a lot worse in the last 6 months.  This is a minor inconvenience in comparison.  So, despite the feelings of breathlessness after a coughing fit engendering sympathy from some quarters, {takes on teenage demeanour} I'm, like, 'whatever', {teenage mode off}.  But....

I've had a successful afternoon, I've picked the choruses and hymns for two Sundays, or at least He has.  I asked, so I chorusstormed and out they came.  A few of the transitions have got me quite excited actually.  (Particularly for a special guest week) But....

Oh, and I've nearly come to the end of Stage 1 of the Great Music Project.  Stage 2 - the cataloguing, will be the key stage, because if I keep it properly up to date, it will prove invaluable when chorusstorming, because I'll be able to tell, at a glance, what I have, in what key and where it could fit, without having to trawl through a chord sheet file (or two).  The odd personality I am, I'm almost sorry it's got to the organisational stage, y'know, my WL life should be easier from hereon.  It doesn't mean that I have no more work to do on Musescore, oh no.  But any work I do on MS will be for research or experiments only, not panicitstuesdayandthemusiciansdon'thaveanymusic mad rush that it has been in the past.  But....

Yes, it seems I have teenage syndrome in my spiritual life.  Am I sulking?  The problems that I've referred to (OK, rather abstractedly on here) have not gone away, and I've been brooding on them again.  I think it's time to speak to my friends again, but I won't see them for a week...and...is it really necessary?

I've decided whilst writing this, when I get into Bible study this evening I'm going to seek answers, comfort and a bit of discipline from the Boss.  After all, my problems are His as well.  I need to know is it me, or something to pray into for change?

Kingsway 8th May

Title: New Day
First Line: Your Love Has Opened My Eyes
Artist: Ben Cantelon/Worship Central
Composer: Ben Cantelon, Nick Herbert
Mp3: Yes
Sheet Music: Yes
CCL: Yes
Popular sources: Songs of Fellowship 5
Previously heard by me/on mp3 player: No

My thoughts: I have to admit, conservative as I am, or maybe it just simply takes time for me to get anything new, I am starting to develop deep respect for Ben Cantelon and other Worship Central output; I may have had a preconceived idea that HT Brompton were churning out production line worship.  Shame on me.  This particular track, which is on Everything in Colour, Cantelon's new album, as well as Spirit Break Out, would suit many congregations; easy to learn, a chant to lead and to bridge, and words you can believe in.   Even in the somewhat middle aged to older demog I live with at the moment, I can see them getting into this, or they would at least sway along to it.   Yes, I like this one a lot, and it will probably stay on my mp3 player for quite a while.

This song is available on Kingsway from today until 14th May inc.  To access, you must register with Kingsway, who in return will add you to their mailing list, but they are not serial spammers.  Although this is free, gratis, without charge etc etc, please bear in mind that all rights are still reserved and you need all the usual permissions, and/or a worship song license to record/project/reproduce in church and quite right too.

Miracle Maker

Worship this morning:

Praise is Rising
Men of Faith
No, Not by Might
My Jesus, My Saviour
My Lord, What Love is this (Amazing Love)

The pivot, that "special" one, was the last one, but today was very much about crying out to God for healing, personal and national.  At the end, I had a feeling that He wanted me to do another, but I got no message as to what, so I sat down.

The church, or at least some members, are suffering at the moment, a couple of them have pretty serious medical conditions, and then we had some devastating news from my predecessor and her husband.

You know what to play, He seemed to be telling me.  Your feelings about wanting to play another were correct.  I had the briefest of moments to explore my motivations about playing something that wasn't on the words file, that it would end up a performance.  But I had been waiting for the right moment to play it, I was expecting that it would come out during a time of ministry perhaps, or some special moment.

Well, right then was that special moment.  I paused, just in case.  No movement from anyone else.   I gained permission from the leader to sing, and walked up to the mic, picked up to my guitar, said a few words, and sang Miracle Maker by Delirious^?  I didn't think I would make it through, but I did detach without becoming too distant from it...

...it has been recorded, and I listened later, this time I had the freedom to cry a little whilst listening.  My singing tutor would have liked what she heard, I did OK.

And I got some advice today which I will make sure I follow: leave the hall to pray as a group, and come back in, bringing the presence of God with you, rather than praying in the hall with all the distractions.   He was completely correct, we had not been taking that aspect of our routine seriously enough.

A good day at the office.   Waiting in His presence.  Sitting at the feet of the miracle maker.  Please God, send healing, send revival to health, hearts and minds everywhere.

Power and Authority

Had a bizarre day yesterday - everything I touched fell to pieces, but somehow I could only laugh at the various scrapes I got myself into.

I realise now that He has me strong enough to face minor difficulties, and all the tribulations of the last few months have just strengthened my armour.

And practice tonight was more than just practice, it was worship.  We practice in a place that is also a voting station (separate room of course), fairly close to the front door, so we were giving it large to those coming in and going out...

The worship this week is very much Power Praise, I wasn't really thinking of it being polling day when I was choosing them, more that one had been put on my heart (see earlier post) and trying to fit others around it.

Where the worship recently has been all about God the Creator, the theme has shifted to Power and Authority - recognising His, obviously, but maybe also the Power of His Promise..

...hmm must look it up.  Pray about it.  Perhaps I can share it.  After reading a post in another blog which discussed whether WL's should say anything during worship or not, I was gratified to find out that they should mostly stick to their anointing and leave to God the rest, however, I strongly believe a service is for everyone, and if I, even the WL, has something to share, I should share it.

I may be undertaking a new task within the church group too.  God's getting me linked in good, discarding the last vestiges of doubt.

Also, today I relieved myself of an old skeleton, or at least took steps to dismantle it.  I agree with something Bossman said recently: we should be squeaky clean, anything that is in our power to sort out, we should try, asking God to hold our hand through it.  I did, the rest is up to God.  I will bear any consequence from this, but, somehow, as a King's Kid, I believe it will turn out for good.  I certainly feel better for it already.

Kingsway

I've decided to put something else that is "regular" on this blog, to a) give me something more to focus on, b) to encourage me to post more and c) make my blog a little more WL diary like - I can look back on this with the tags and can find out interesting stuff; ha, but not necessarily useful or expedient :o).  What I'm getting at is that although my personal feelings have been forefront, and are very relevant at times, I should be including some items into this scrapbook blog that are more generically WL related.  I have a couple of ideas, but, anyway, whilst it's quiet (sssshhhhhh) physically and spiritually with me, let's kick off my first idea.

This series will be on the Kingsway freebie downloads, a new one is available every Tuesday, sometimes first thing in the morning, but usually just before lunch.  The freebie is quite often a sample song from a recent album, an artist or group that is under special focus (e.g. Rend Collective Experiment, or Delirious? re-releases).

To access these downloads, you need to register with Kingsway.  It doesn't hurt, it's completely free, and they don't bug you with email (one or two or week at the very most, although Easter and Christmas can sometimes increase this number - stands to reason...).  As a WL, I look upon this as an extra resource, as well as entertainment - usually you get a free mp3 plus sheet music (there have been a couple of instances when it's been free sheet music only - obviously copyright owner/songwriter reserves the right etc and that's completely sound and proper) It is invaluable - especially if I hear one I really like and want to share it with the church or group (or even keep something in reserve for those ministry times - it's all in the preparation).  Along with my own thoughts, I will include whether I am aware if the song is covered by CCL in approved publications and any popular source I know of (I will stick with SOF, Source and Mission Praise, you will need to find out any others yourselves....or maybe for a fee....no, joke...:o) )

Anyhow - there's an interesting video available on the webpage this week, a short documentary, featuring, amongst others, the writers themselves.

Title: Name Above All Names
First Line: Oh, God You're High Above all the Nations
Artist: ALM.uk (Abundant Life Church worship group)
Composer: Jonathan James, Mark Stevens
Mp3: Yes
Sheet Music: Yes
CCL: Yes
Popular sources: No popular source currently.  See below
Previously heard by me/on mp3 player: No

My thoughts: It's fairly typical contemporary Christian Rock, which sits alongside songs such as "At Your Name" very comfortably.  I like it actually, but it doesn't really suit my church - just a little too youthful.  What is interesting about this week is that the sheet music is in fact an "arrangement" so includes voice direction.  Rather than the usual Kingsway sheet music format, it appears to be taken from some other publication - for those that like that sort of thing (there was a wonderful set of arrangements at Christmas for "Joy Has Dawned") - it may be worthwhile finding out where it came from to see if the whole publication contains more of the same.  It could possibly be the digital songbook called "Name Above All Names" or "Send Me - Live Worship", the only two available sources that I can see.  I don't think it's a song that could set the Christian world on fire, but it is likely a good addition for churches with large congregation, who are mostly in the 15-32 age bracket.

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