Last week I bought the new Hillsong CD - "Faith + Hope + Love" and have been giving it a few listens over the past few days. My favorite song so far has been track 6 - "Yahweh". The lyrics to the chorus are simple ... "We look to Yahweh ... our hope is Yahweh ... and he shall reign forever and ever." And yet the Hillsong writers have a way of taking simple words and phrases and crafting brilliant, memorable melodies with them. This song has been running through my head and heart like crazy!
Today I found this video of the song, but it also includes an extended intro. to the song that explains the meaning of the name "Yahweh" and brings greater clarity to the lyrics and the theme of the song. I think this is a great example of using verbal transitions well between songs, and of explaining the point behind a song or helping the congregation understand how the song connects to their lives. Worship leaders, are you using your transitions well, with an aim to serve your congregation and ensure they understand what they are singing about?
The real question is, as good as it is...would you sing it in church....cooperately?
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