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A WORSHIP HOUSE: NEW FRONTIERS - VARIOUS ARTISTS - NEW
Formerly known as Stoneleigh Bible Week, the biggest Christian event of
its type in Europe, New Frontiers is the latest live recording
featuring Stuart Townend, Phatfish, Kate Simmonds and Paul Oakley. Recorded
at Church of Christ the King (CCK), Brighton, UK, it features some
powerful new worship songs, and an inspiring, dynamic atmosphere of
celebration and worship. Tracks include strong praise songs and
moments of intimacy. This live album is full of songs of depth to serve
the church for years to come.
Here is a worship album fresh from the shores of merry ole England.
I'll let this group introduce themselves to you by quoting from the CD
insert: "New Frontiers is the latest recording featuring
Stuart Townend, Phatfish, Kate Simmonds and Paul Oakley, the team
behind the highly-acclaimed Stoneleigh worship albums New Frontiers
International is a worldwide family of churches together on a mission,
served by a team led by Terry Virgo. Our goal is to restore the church,
make disciples, train leaders and reach the nations through evangelism,
church planting, publishing and conferences." As "live"
albums go, I thought the engineering on this album was very good.
Distinct vocals, nice instrumentation, and on several of the songs the
background choir really was mixed in nicely. The team who produced this
project is to be commended for offering us a worship experience that we
could feel a part of when listening to it.
Speaking of "listening", that is probably this albums strong point.
I found I really enjoyed the trip as I floated down the river of "New
Frontiers: Live." As far as being able to sing along, this CD felt more
suited to a worship "concert" for the listener (certainly an enjoyable
one!) than a participatory service. The wordiness and phrasing of the
songs felt awkward to me as a congregational song collection. This
album was much more enjoyable if you simply shut your eyes and
listened. I always love a "live" worship feel on an album and this
certainly has that.
An exception to the listening recommendation is Paul Oakley's "Be Lifted Up."
Minimal words and maximum engagement! I found myself immediately able
to sing and enter into the spirit of this tune. After once through I
was able to shut me eyes, lift my voice and heart and love our God.
This is a very good offering for congregational participation.
However, the song worth buying the album for is "God of Mercy."
This song was originally written as a prayer for the AIDS orphans of
Africa. If this one doesn't bring tears to your eyes, then your cry-er
is broke! What a heartfelt appeal for God's help in this modern day
tragedy! Lou Fellingham, the author, has certainly been gripped by
God's own compassion for the sufferers of this terrible plague. That
compassion has flowed out into a musical petition for divine
intervention. I hope you are all able to hear this song at some point.
Perhaps not so you can sing it on a Sunday morning, but to be able to
join this plea and personally send it up as an incense prayer to our
Father.
Lastly, I believe worshipping the Lord with those of
other nations is one of the most powerful things you can do. The sense
of God's presence that is upon a multi-national worship service is
remarkable. David the Psalmist cried: "I will sing to you among the
nations." To sing to the God of the nations, with the nations and among
the nations is a worship experience to be remembered. Thanks to modern
technology we are able to do that in our own living rooms and
automobiles. Now I have had that experience with Stuart, Phatfish (what
a name!), Kate, Paul and their choir.
If you are looking for
new Sunday morning songs to add to your repertoire, you probably aren't
going to find them here. But if you'd like to shut your eyes, lie back
and enjoy a time of communion with Him then you might want to think
about adding this CD to your collection.
Track listing
1. Jesus Christ Holy One
2. Lord I'm Grateful (Grace)
3. We Come in Your Name (You Have Been Lifted)
4. Be Lifted Up
5. With a Prayer (Love Incarnate)
6. I Stand Amazed
7. To You King Jesus
8. Standing on Holy Ground
9. God of Mercy (Prayer Song)
10. What Wonder of Grace (My Desire)
11. Holy Spirit How I Love You
12. God Gave Us His Son (I Am Not Ashamed)
13. And After All (Unashamed)
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