Manspeak

Then, Rock of Ages You Will Stand continues the album with a rearrangement-of-sorts of the hymn “On Christ the Solid Rock.”  The older lyrics sound great to a new, easily singable melody.  The chorus goes like this: Rock of Ages, You will stand, our foundation to the end, Never failing, God unchanging, Rock of Ages, You will stand.  It is an encouraging song about God’s faithfulness in and through the death of Christ.

The next song Only True God is co-written by and sung with Kathryn Scott.  It sings of many of God’s unsingable characteristics – his transcendance,  imminance, humility, holiness, and triune nature.  The chorus simply sings: Father Spirit Son, Only true God, Exalted three in One, Only true God.

Another great song is Hallelujah To My King.  It speaks of the finished work of Christ to save us and bring us to God.  It sings of our former status as enemies and now as sinners welcomed to the throne!  The chorus exclaims: Hallelujah What A Savor, I owe everything to Him, Hallelujah What A Savior, Hallelujah to my King.

The CD continues with several other great songs, including You Gave Your Life Away about how Jesus laid down His life and a suped-up version of How Great Thou Art.

So, buy this album.  It is probably my favorite, non-Sovereign Grace, worship album of 2007.  It has well-written lyrics and great, singable melodies.  For a great critical review of this album by Bob Kauflin, check here.