The new song we sang on Sunday, November 30 is called "A New Hallelujah." This song is probably my favorite praise song right now. It has literally brought me to tears. I can't get enough of this song. The melody line and chordal progressions are emotionally captivating. More importantly, the message of the lyrics are in-line with the very message of Jesus Christ. Do yourself a favor and take time to listen to this song. Click on the picture to listen. This is a live video performed by Michael W. Smith. In my opinion, Michael W. Smith's live songs are some of the most worshipful and anoited music that I have EVER heard. (The song is on Michael W. Smith's newest live album titled "A New Hallelujah." Purchase here on sale.)Here are the lyrics:
Can you hear, there's a new song
Breaking out from the children of freedom
Every race and every nation
Sing it out sing a new Hallelujah
Let us sing love to the nations
Bringing hope of the grace that has freed us
Make Him known and make Him famous
Sing it out sing the new Hallelujah
Arise, let the church Arise
Let love reach to the other side
Alive, come alive Let the song Arise
(All the church) sings a new song
reaching out with the new Hallelujah
Every son and every daughter
everyone sing a new Hallelujah
Arise let the song Arise
Let love reach to the other side
Alive, come alive Let the song Arise
My favorite line is "let love reach to the other side." Change, hope, joy, and peace will not come through litigation, political manipulation, or governmental programs, it will come when we rise up as the church God has called and empowered us to be--where his reign, power, salvation, and mission are experienced, lived and reflected by us. We are made new, given a new song and entrusted with the new mission of hope, peace, and joy in Jesus Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit. Arise, let the church arise!!!
3 comments:
I totally agree. This song is powerful and anointed, and I can't get enough of it as well. The church must arise, and we as a people must spread the fragrance of Christ, permeate the atmosphere wherever we are, and spread the love of Christ. The darkness is so intense, and the only hope is that we shine for Christ. Light dispels the darkness.
The lyrics seem to invite everyone to sing this song. Everyone, meaning, the entire world. Christ's love is not for just a small group of believers but for every race, every country, every nation-even people we don't understand or agree with. The message of hope and peace is ultimately our responsibility as the church. We have to arise and make a change in this world.
Wow...Great comments...So many people have confronted me to share how much they enjoyed this song....Allan Dailey was not at church when we sang this song. He sent me an email on Monday telling me that he had heard this new song called "A New Hallelujah" and that our praise team should learn. He was surprised when I told him that we has just learned and played that song the day before...It's crazy how God works.
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