"Lift Up Your Eyes" is the latest Resource release - the "Best
of the Best" praise and worship songs, chosen from several hundred of
the latest songs from Australia and worldwide.
It was recorded live on a Sunday night, with a choir pooled from many different
churches in Perth. The songs are refreshing, inspiring, contemporary, a reflection
of the dynamic praise and worship that has swept into churches of all denominations
in recent years.
The site has now moved - go to -
http://www.resource.com.au
They are available in the usual CD, cassette, music book (full piano plus simplified), split track CD, midi file and words sheet. OHPTs and Bb/Eb music are also available - you can now "make your own" from a CD-ROM.
Don't put off ordering your copy, contact our office and we will send the material ASAP. May God pour his blessing and anointing on you as you listen to the songs and make his praise great.
Click on the song titles to download a free mp3 sample (from 400kB-850kB) -
942 This is the Church - Michael Battersby
A good, lively opening song. Great, positive words that uphold the high purpose
of the church and our delight in being here in the midst of it. Positive,
rousing music and words. From Perth, W.A.
943 Holy and Ainointed One - John Barnett
An old Vineyard song revived in modern style. Good, solid words, not difficult.
A capella works well. Can be sung fast or slow.
944 All of My Days - Mark Stevens
From Hillsong. A lovely song of praise. Medium pace. Not difficult to sing
or play.
945 All the Earth - Andrew Ulugia and Wayne
Huirua
A Parachute song, from New Zealand. Beautiful words and melody. Use early
in the service ("into your courts I will enter"). Medium pace. Not
difficult.
946 I Lift Up My Hands - Israel Houghton
and Ricardo Sanchez
A song that has us revelling in the delight and joy of praise to God. A declaration
of a love for and surrender to God. Medium pace. Israel Houghton is a powerful
and anointed worship leader. From Integrity.
947 Thousands of Faces - Jay McNeill
A unique song with beautful words. Poetic and creative, speaks of God in fresh
ways: "Seasons come by and say you're alive", "Creation knows
you, deep down inside." Great praise. A gem. Medium pace. Jay McNeill
is from Mt Evelyn Christian Fellowship in Melbourne.
948 Breathe - Marie Barnett
Expressing our dependance on God and our great need for God. Slow. From Vineyard.
949 One Thing - Dawn Hannell and Michael
Battersby
Based on Psalm 27, expressing our desire to know God intimately. Medium pace.
Starts quietly, builds to an intensity in the bridge and ends with a quiet
affirmation of commitment "My heart is set on you". From Perth,
W.A.
950 Everything that has Breath - Reuben
Morgan
From Hillsong. A great, fast, opening song. Powerful encouragement to praise
- "Let everything...praise the Lord!"
951 In the Shadow of Your Wings - Dawn Hannell
Based on Psalm 63:6,7 - reminding us of our security and protection in the
shadow of God's wings and out heart response to him. A pretty and gentle song,
light folk style. From the Perth church that hosted the recording.
952 My Saviour, Redeemer - Nolene Prince
A song from the heart, expressing our overwhelming desire to praise God for
what he has done for us in redemption - "broken through the darkness",
"I can't contain the joy you bring to my life". Medium pace, simple,
building to the strong "You're my God!" From Melbourne, Victoria.
953 With Open Arms - Brad Evans
A slow song building gently to the central thought "You're the love of
my life". Not difficult. From Melbourne, Victoria.
954 Lift Up Your Eyes - Henry Seeley and
Nathan Rowe
Opens our eyes to the glories of heaven and the worship there. The chorus
"Lift up your eyes" is driving, compelling, conveying the idea that
nothing can stop this worship. A great tag ending "Holy, holy, holy is
the Lord God Almighty." Medium slow. From Adelaide, S.A.
955 You Are Good - Israel Houghton
A powerful statement of God's goodness. Fast, exciting, contagious praise
and joy. A great song. From Integrity.
There are the songs! It is such a privilege to share them with you and to know that thousands of saints across Australia and other countries will use them to worship the one true God with one loud voice.
Dennis Prince