Theme / Longing - Unified Praise

New Jerusalem

John Grummitt

I wrote this while sitting on the shores of Lake Malawi back in 1991. It was originally released on my first album Going Home in 1993 on cassette. That recording has not aged well so, when an old friend asked if she could use the original version in a prayer meeting online, I did a quick guitar/vocal demo and then threw it into Suno to produce this version. When I have time, I'd like to go back and produce it myself. But that's for another day.

22 days ago

Do you care (Will you come)

David Brackenbury

This song was written in response to the increasing spread of violence and hatred that seems prominent in society. Picking up on theme of oppression, racism, persecution and hatred that seems to be a feature in every news programme, newspaper cover and dominates most of social media. In a world where people are pushed down and made to feel less than - this is a lament to God to move and act.

English Indie Jesus Help Doubt Love Martyrs Persecution Strength Numbness Longing Change Lament Justice Meditational

7 months ago

Holy Spirit Giver Of Life

Matt Weeks, Keiko Ying

An honest and vulnerable song about our need for the Holy Spirit in our lives. Written by Keiko Ying and Matt Weeks. Featuring Reuben Harsant on drums and Gemma Scharnowski on backing vocals.

English Life Holiness Love Longing Confession Longing Refreshing Congregational

3 months ago

Come, Lord Jesus, Come

Rebecca Beese

I've always loved the carol 'O Come, O Come Emmanuel' but there was a lot in there that I never really understood until adulthood. After following the United Adoration creative Advent guide I was inspired to rewrite it keeping in mind young people, teenagers and those who might be coming to Christmas services as guests. I've aimed to keep the message, story and vibe of the song whilst making it a little easier for people who aren't familiar with the language and history to understand and connect with God through it, touch on things relevant to today and leave enough room for questions to arise. I'm very thankful to the Resound Worship 12 Song Challenge community who helped me shape and finish this song.

Isaiah 9:1-7 Folk Singer/Songwriter Jesus Peace Home Suffering Blessing Death Light Fulfillment Hell Israel Advent Longing Waiting Hope Congregational Contemporary Meditational Reflectional

6 months ago

Come To The Water

Ineke Marsman-Polhuijs

We sang the song Oceans in church, a few months after our daughter was stillborn. I used to love that song. I always longed to walk in faith wherever God would lead me. But now I found myself not being able to sing it. What if going wherever He leads would mean I lose another child? I suddenly realized I didn’t trust God anymore. I was shocked. Some months later I went to a songwriters retreat. In a workshop the leader invited us to write down what bothers us and to give it over to God. After that we asked God what He wanted to show us. I ‘see’ a man on the water. The sea is calm and the sun breaks through, right above the man. We told each other what we received. Then we prayed again and I ‘heared’ a song line from the band Live: ‘Run to the water. I find you there’. I thought it was funny. I’ve always loved Live and God knows that of course. I didn’t know what to do with it, though. ‘Isn’t that man Jesus?’ someone said. I was startled and immediately thought of the song Oceans again. I realised Jesus was inviting me to walk on the water, in the light. I wrestled with what this means exactly. I listened to Oceans again and then the last line hits me: ‘in the presence of my Saviour’. That’s what someone said as well: ‘But Ineke, you don’t walk alone on that water. God is always there.’ It is true. If I honestly look back, I can’t recall a moment I was completely left alone. I was always in the presence of my Saviour. I kneeled down and told God that I don’t dare, but somewhere deep-down want to trust Him. I just didn’t know how. Then I described what I saw in this song. In the months following, I sang it again and again.

Mark 6:49-50 Matthew 14:28-29 Isaiah 55:1-2 English Singer/Songwriter Pop Life Trust Calling Listen Invitation Quietness Wonder Obedience Longing Doubt Alienation Assurance Submission Confusion Grief Intimacy Meditation Renewal Vulnerability Surrender Faith Meditational Personal Reflectional Invitational

7 months ago

Here I Am

Ineke Marsman-Polhuijs, Henk Pool

'Mary chose what is better,' Jesus said. She sat at His feet and listened. I want to be like that. But I can’t. I tried and tried, but just don't seem to be able to sit down and stay there. I wrestle with that. But I found out that I might not be able to sit down and listen the way Mary did, but I can at least give what I have, even if it is only a minute of focussed attention. And I can ask God to help me to listen longer and better.

Luke 10:38-42 English Singer/Songwriter Pop Presence Longing Devotion Listen Obedience Abiding Breakthrough Challenge Christian Life Desire Discontentment Discipleship Waiting Dedication Faith Grace Commitment Fellowship Forgiveness Change Frustration God's Love Impatience Growth Intimacy Hunger Meditation Redemption Surrender Reflectional Meditational Encounter

7 months ago

You Are Here (Living Water Flow)

Jay Patel

This is a song about longing for and experiencing the Holy Spirit but knowing the truth that He lives inside us. John 7 v 37-39 "On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’" Jesus promised that streams of Living Water would flow from within us - Living Water flow!! Wonderfully arranged and produced by Mike Sandeman and with backing vocals from my daughter, Bekah Vickers-Patel. This song works really well with just guitar and vocal, particularly with the refrain "Living Water Flow".

John 7:37-39 Rock Singer/Songwriter Holy Spirit Living Water Longing Boldness Christian Life Confidence Dwelling Thirst Love Peace Christ Jesus Father Surrender Power Comfort Congregational Encounter

2 years ago

How Long Will We Wait?

Andy Biggs, Catharine Revill, Tom Kelleher

Look at the world we can be in despair, but God is faithful and has a plan. This is sung prayer to entreat Him to bring change and revival.

English Indie Rock Longing Longing Desire Gospel Light Miracles Revival Waiting Faith Power Contemporary Confessional Invitational

7 months ago

Strong Deliverer

Jon Cairns

A song for someone. "How long, O Lord, will you hide your face?" I wrote this lament with a particular person in mind, but we all have times where it could be for us. Written as part of the 2024 12 Song Challenge.

Psalms 13 English Singer/Songwriter Deliverance Dread Fear Help Hope Hurt Light Longing Longing Rock Meditational Personal Reflectional

1 year ago

We Look To You

Simon Sparkes

This is a song I wrote in 2019 about the soon expected return of Jesus.

English Jesus King Blood Hope Redeemer Longing Bride Faith Longing Holiness Reflectional Declarational

7 years ago

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