Songs for the Church| Posted September 18, 2024
CityAlight is a ministry of St. Paul’s Castle Hill in Sydney, Australia. Their vision is to write songs with biblically rich lyrics and simple melodies for the Christian church to sing. Rise My Soul, their latest release, offers the church a collection of songs that lift our eyes right up onto God in a world that is calling us to look down in a million different inferior directions.
The new EP includes four new songs. Here are a few comments about each of the songs: Rise My Soul, The Lord is Risen – This resurrection song was written by Jonny Robinson, Rich Thompson, Matt Boswell and Matt Papa. A version of the song was released earlier this year by Keith and Kristyn Getty, Matt Boswell and Matt Papa. The song features keys, bass, drums, guitar and backing vocals.
Key lyric: Rise my soul the Lord is risen
Come behold the empty grave The Battle and the Blessing – This song was written by Jonny Robinson, Rich Thompson, Nigel Hendroff and Matt Redman. The song features guitar, drums, keys, strings, bass, and backing vocals. Jesus paid our debt at the cross, fighting out fight.
Key lyric: You stood and faced this world’s rejection
I stand, accepted by Your love The Way, The Truth, and the Life – This song, based on John 14:6, was written by James Ferguson, Jaywan Maxwell and Ian Lewis. The song features piano, keys, drums, bass, guitar and backing vocals.
Key lyric: I will run the race with hope and faith
No turning back He leads the way
On that final day with thanks and praise
I will run through Heaven’s gates Welcome Home – This song, based on Matthew 25:23, was written by Jonny Robinson, Rich Thompson, and Sandra McCracken. The song features keys, guitar, bass, strings, and backing vocals.
Key lyric: And when my time
On earth is done
And I am called
Into His love
Then He shall say
By grace alone:
Well done good servant
And welcome home
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