The Worship Review Colin & Tyler
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- Religion & Spirituality
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Informative reviews of Christian worship music by a history professor (Colin) and a linguist (Tyler). Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worship-review/support
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146 - Grace Alone - Dustin Kensrue
This week's episode analyzes a song by Dustin Kensrue called "Grace Alone." The song addresses several core elements of the gospel: that we have no right to approach God, that we have redemption and salvation through Jesus, that the Holy Spirit makes the light of Christ shine on our darkened hearts, and more.
Lyrics:
I was an orphan lost at the Fall, Running away when I'd hear Your call, But Father, You worked Your will
I had no righteousness of my own, I had no right to draw near Your throne, But Father, You loved me still
And in love before You laid the world's foundation You predestined to adopt me as Your own
You have raised me so high up above my station I'm a child of God by grace and grace alone
You left Your home to seek out the lost; You knew the great and terrible cost, But Jesus, Your face was set
I worked my fingers down to the bone; Nothing I did could ever atone, But Jesus, You paid my debt
By Your blood, I have redemption and salvation; Lord, You died that I might reap what You have sown
And You rose that I might be a new creation; I am born again by grace and grace alone
I was in darkness all of my life; I never knew the day from the night, But Spirit, You made me see
I swore I knew the way on my own; Head full of rocks, a heart made of stone, But Spirit, You moved in me
At your touch my sleeping spirit was awakened; On my darkened heart the light of Christ has shone
Called into a kingdom that cannot be shaken; Heaven's citizen by grace and grace alone
So I'll stand in faith by grace and grace alone; I will run the race by grace and grace alone
I will slay my sin by grace and grace alone; I will reach the end by grace and grace alone
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145 - It was Finished upon that Cross - CityAlight
If you saw the phrase "Free to Love" on a bumper sticker in California, what would you think it meant? What about in a worship song? Colin and Tyler talk about "It was Finished upon that Cross" by CityAlight.
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144 - Gratitude - Brandon Lake
Colin and Tyler yuk it up on this episode of The Worship Review. Brandon Lake's very popular song 'Gratitude' provides an opportunity to discuss thankfulness and how we express it to God.
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143 - 1,000 Hallelujahs - Brooke Ligertwood
This worship song reminds us that all our praise ultimately belongs to King Jesus. As we dive into the lyrics of this modern praise tune, we take a closer look at the creation declaring God's glory, the implications of God existing outside of time, and the eternity of praise Christians have to look forward to. "1,000 Hallelujahs and 1,000 more" equals 2,000, but how many points out of five will Colin and Tyler give this song? Tune in to find out.
[Verse 1]
Who else would rocks cry out to worship?
Whose glory taught the stars to shine?
Perhaps creation longs to have the words to sing
But this joy is mine
[Chorus]
With a thousand hallelujahs
We magnify Your name
You alone deserve the glory
The honor and the praise
Lord Jesus
This song is forever Yours
A thousand hallelujahs
And a thousand more
[Verse 2]
Who else would die for our redemption?
Whose resurrection means I’ll rise?
There isn’t time enough to sing of all You’ve done
But I have eternity to try
[Bridge]
Praise to the Lord
To the lamb
To the King of Heaven
Praise for He rose
Now He reigns
We will sing forever
Praise to the Lord
To the lamb
To the King of Heaven
Praise for He rose
Now He reigns
We will sing forever
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142 - O Holy Night - Josh Groban
This classic song has been sung at Advent time for generations. How well does it present the gospel? Is it easy to understand? Should churches sing it? We discuss on this episode of The Worship Review.
Lyrics:
O Holy night! The stars are brightly shiningIt is the night of our dear Savior's birthLong lay the world in sin and error pining'Til He appears and the soul felt its worthA thrill of hope the weary world rejoicesFor yonder breaks a new and glorious mornFall on your knees; O hear the Angel voices!O night divine, O night when Christ was bornO night, O Holy night, O night divine!Led by the light of Faith serenely beamingWith glowing hearts by His cradle we standSo led by light of a star sweetly gleamingHere come the Wise Men from Orient landThe King of kings lay thus in lowly mangerIn all our trials born to be our friendHe knows our need, to our weakness is no strangerBehold your King; before Him lowly bendBehold your King; before Him lowly bendTruly He taught us to love one another;His law is love and His Gospel is PeaceChains shall He break, for the slave is our brotherAnd in His name, all oppression shall ceaseSweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise weLet all within us Praise His Holy nameChrist is the Lord; O praise His name forever!His power and glory evermore proclaimHis power and glory evermore proclaim
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141 - Come Light Our Hearts - Sandra McCracken
This easy-going and elegant song appeared on both the Rain For Roots Waiting Songs album as well as Sandra McCracken's God's Highway. Should an advent song like this one-a song which relies on metaphor and seasonal context--be treated differently than songs which use similar elements, but without the context? Colin and Tyler discuss.
Lyrics:
For you, O Lord, our souls in stillness waitFor you, O Lord, our souls in stillness waitTruly our hope is in YouTruly our hope is in YouO Lord of life, our only hopeYour radiance shinesOn all who look -- to You in the darkEmmanuel come, come light our heartsFor you, O Lord, our souls in stillness waitFor you, O Lord, our souls in stillness waitTruly our hope is in YouTruly our hope is in YouO Joy above all other lovesIn you we find more than enoughWe come as we are, O heal and restoreCome light our hearts
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Customer Reviews
Best episode thus far!
Fun fact. I heard CXVI at a Cru conference in Colorado back in 2017. Loved their “worship style” and musical approach. You guys do a great job of critically but also charitably reviewing these songs. But this episode was especially good. More power to you both!