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Change My Heart Oh God #2 (1997)
Those who have no idea what the Vineyard
music style is like will find this album a great introduction to it. The
Vineyard Music Group used to be known as Mercy Publishing. Many of the
classic worship songs we sang were published under this label. This album
brings together some of the oldest Vineyard worship songs such as "It’s
Your Blood" as well as newer praise songs. Many may recognise "Draw Me
Closer", an emotionally intimate song which has been rearranged and is
played over Christian radio stations in the United States. Songs like "At
the Cross" and "Forever My Friend" are good examples of the worship songs
for which the Vineyard style is known for. There is an unofficial
web site which provides more information about this album, including
a complete list of its songs.
Christ For the Nations Institute Worship Sampler (1995)
Before Hillsongs, Integrity or Vineyard,
there was Christ for the Nations. Its intimate worship has been influencing
contemporary worship style for the last 50 years. CFN Institute was founded
by the missionaries, Gordon and Freda Lindsay, in 1948. As its president
says, "One of the most powerful aspects of our school is our praise and
worship." This album consists mostly of worshipful songs, and scores powerfully
in that aspect. Simply listening through the album will draw you into the
atmosphere of worship. The songs, with their intimate, personal lyrics,
speak powerfully. There are valuable lessons for the worship leader to
learn about "flowing in the Spirit". There are bonus soothing instrumental
tracks as well. Many old classic favourites such as "You Are my All in
All", "No Eye Has Seen" and "Lord I lift Your Name on High" are found on
this album. In Singapore, it is available at Trumpet Praise (+65 3344507)
Rise Up Praise and Worship Sampler (1995)
I think this is one of Integrity’s
best praise and worship samplers. The transition between songs is smooth,
and the mix and choice of songs are good as well. This song excels with
several exciting praise songs such as "I love to be in your presence",
"Rise Up" and "Ancient of Days". The song "Be strong" would make a good
duet offering in church too. This album will get you excited about praising
God. Finally, with 16 tracks, this album is packed with value for money.
It is available directly from Integrity's online
store.
Simply Worship #1 (1996)
A year ago I wrote an article about
how Hillsongs increasingly defined the genre of today’s worship music.
I would advise the worship leader to try Hillsongs if he has not already
done so. This album, made entirely of worshipful songs, would be a good
way to start, along with its companion album Simply Worship #2. It contains
the famous "Shout to the Lord", as well as songs such as "Father of Creation"
and the previously unreleased "One Hope". It also has several examples
of spontaneous worship, an aspect of "flowing in
the Spirit".
© Copyright Wesley Cheong 1999