2 Jan 2013

Only Jesus

Who has the power to raise the dead
Who can save us from our sin
He is our hope, our righteousness
Jesus, only Jesus
Who can make the blind to see
Who holds the keys that set us free
He paid it all to bring us peace
Jesus, only Jesus

Holy, King almighty Lord
Saints and angels all adore
I join with them and bow before
Jesus, only Jesus

Who can command the highest praise, who has the name above all names
You stand alone, I stand amazed Jesus, only Jesus

Bridge:
You will command the highest praise, yours is the name above all names
You stand alone, I stand amazed, Jesus, only Jesus, Jesus, only Jesus

Chords
Verse: C C Am Am F C/E DmGC
Chorus: F C/E F C/E F C/E DmGC
Bridge: F C/E F C/E Dm Em FGAm FGC

First heard led by Matt Redman and the Passion Worship Band in Session 2 of Passion 2013.

We Glorify Your Name

Maker of the heavens, master of the seas
Mover of the mountains, Majesty

We glorify Your name, We glorify Your name
We glorify Your name in all the earth

Awesome God in power, author of my life
All consuming fire, alive, alive!

Bridge:
You are seated on a throne of praise, Unto You alone let our voices raise

Alternate Chorus:
The highest praise is Yours, the highest praise is Yours,
The highest praise is Yours in all the earth!

Chords

Verse: A C#m B B x4
Chorus: E B B E E ABE
Bridge: A E C#m B x4

With its simple structure and small range, this song is a great place to start if you're looking to introduce something from #Passion2013 to your church or small group. If you're a male leader, try playing it in G or A instead (Capo 4 or 5).

First heard led by Christy Nockels and the Passion Worship Band on the 1st night of Passion 2013.



Shout (Let Justice Roll)

I hear the sound of an army waking
I feel the ground under my feet shaking
Let justice roll like a river...
We're your hands, we're your feet, your people love good hate what's evil
Let justice roll like a river, let justice roll...

We shout, shout for Your kingdom come
Shout, shout and the walls fall down
Our God be praised, whoa oh oh oh
We shout, shout to the ends of the earth
Shout, shout until You return
Our God be praised, whoa oh oh oh

You're the friend of the ones forgotten
You fight the cause of the weak and broken
Let justice roll like a river, let justice roll like a river, let justice roll...

Someone's gonna dance for the first time
Someone's gonna run to freedom
Hear the music, here it comes

Chords
Chorus & Intro: E F#m D D
Verse: F#m F#m D D
Bridge: D D E E (use chorus chords when you revisit the bridge)
Key: A

First heard led by Chris Tomlin and the Passion Worship Band on the 1st night of Passion 2013.


Once and For All (We Believe)

Once and for all the Father's love
He is the light in the darkness
He took on flesh and took our place
The weight of the world on His shoulders
The weight of the world on His shoulders

We believe our God is Jesus
We believe that He is Lord
We believe that He has saved us
From sin and death once and for all

Once and for all our debt is paid, there on the cross it is finished
The Lamb of God for us was slain
Up from the grave He is risen, up from the grave He is risen

Jesus, Jesus, God from God, light from light, You are our Salvation
Jesus, Jesus, God from God, light from light, Your kingdom is forever

Download a free Lead Sheet for this song from Worship Together
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If you're a bloke leading this for a congregation of anything less than 500 people of so, you might want to drop this to a more congregation-friendly key of F!

First heard led by Chris Tomlin and the Passion Worship Band on the 1st night of Passion 2013.



Burning In My Soul

There is power, power
Here in this hour, hour
We are all together, together
Waiting here as one

Whoa, hear the sound from heaven!
Whoa, a mighty rushing wind!
Whoa, we're calling for revival!
God let your fire fall again,
It's burning in my soul!


All Your sons and Your daughters Dreaming the dreams of their father
seeing the signs and the wonders, the kingdom of God

I cannot contain it, it's burning inside
I cannot contain it, so let it shine
I cannot contain it this light of mine It's burning in my soul

Chords
Throughout: G#m G#m E B
Except F# on 'God let your fire fall again'
Bridge (I cannot contain it): F# F# E B
Key: B

When leading at church or small group, you might want to drop this down to G or F. Lots of the words lend themselves to actions, so it might make a good kids song!

First heard led by Brett Younker and the Passion Worship Band on the 1st night of Passion 2013.



24 Nov 2012

Kingdom Come (Soul Survivor) Album Review

Let me make something clear before I start: this is a fantastic resource and a must-have for young people who attended this year's festivals. The first few tracks, 'Giving You My All' and a cover of Hillsong's 'Go' (with added rapping), are a rousing start to the album, but after that things start to struggle.

The title track is well produced, but to a point where the live power is lost, covers of Cantelon's 'Guardian' and 'New Day' are bearly distinguishable from the original studio recording, and the seemingly random track order means the album lacks flow. On the second 'Momentum' disk, Sam Bailey's cover of Christy Nockels' 'Waiting Here For You' lacks the simplicity of the live version from the Passion conference.

There’s a silver lining in the offerings from Rend Collective, including a folked-up new arrangement of 'You Bled', injecting lots of energy and a new sound into this album. The simple and truthful lyrics of Bailey's 'My Heart' are backed up by a funky rhythm and tune that wouldn't be difficult for a congregation to sing. The rocking 'Exalted One' gives Beth Croft's incredible voice a real chance to shine, while 'Forever Reign' is a cover they've pulled off really well, feeling really natural and capturing the Big Top atmosphere.

Don't get me wrong - Beth, Tom and Sam have God-given talents in their worship leading and song writing, but it's a shame that the live worship has been cut-up and polished into something else. This is an album that should be leading thousands across the country into a place of worship, and I pray that however astray the production has gone that this is still the case.