The Birthplace of the Praise of God

"He put a new song in my mouth,

a song of praise to our God."

- Psalm 40:3a (ESV)

God is the author, 
of this song of praise to God. 

Delight in God always originates in God.

The praise of God flows out from God,
and back to Him. It is His purpose in salvation:

"For my name's sake I defer my anger;
for the sake of my praise I restrain it for you,

that I may not cut you off."
- Isaiah 48:9 

"Sing to him a new song..."
Psalm 33:3a

"Sing to God, sing praises to his name..."
Psalm 68:4a

See also:  Psalm 9:11, 22:23, 30:4, 47:6, 95:2, 
96:1, 98:1, 98:4, 98:5, 100:4, 105:2, 106:1,
 111:1, 112:1, 113:1. 117:1, 135:1, 146:1, 
147:1, 149:1, and more.

All Scripture is inspired by God.
Therefore the praise of God, 
is planned and purposed,
arranged and designed,
by him and for Him.

Because nothing else will satisfy our hearts.
He made us that way.

"Kiss Your Feet"

Death in His Grave

Death In His Grave (Performance Video) from john mark mcmillan on Vimeo.

Lyrics:

Though the Earth cried out for blood
Satisfied her hunger was
Her billows calmed on raging seas
for the souls on men she craved

Sun and moon from balcony
Turned their head in disbelief
Their precious Love would taste the sting
disfigured and disdained

On Friday a thief
On Sunday a King
Laid down in grief
But awoke with keys
Of Hell on that day
The first born of the slain
The Man Jesus Christ
Laid death in his grave

So three days in darkness slept
The Morning Sun of righteousness
But rose to shame the throes of death
And over turn his rule

Now daughters and the sons of men
Would pay not their dues again
The debt of blood they owed was rent
When the day rolled a new

On Friday a thief
On Sunday a King
Laid down in grief
But awoke holding keys
To Hell on that day
The first born of the slain
The Man Jesus Christ
Laid death in his grave

On Friday a thief
On Sunday a King
Laid down in grief
But awoke with keys
Of Hell on that day
The first born of the slain
The Man Jesus Christ
Laid death in his grave

He has cheated
Hell and seated
Us above the fall
In desperate places
He paid our wages
One time once and for all


HT:JT
  

How He Loves: The Story Behind The Song

In case you didn't already know, John Mark McMillan wrote the song "How He Loves" which was made famous by the David Crowder Band. Here is the story behind that incredible song:

Fernando Ortega: Sing to Jesus

I first heard this song at the recent DG conference. I was so moved by it that I made a note to myself to post it here.

Behold the Lamb of God

Robert Seal: Danger Danger

This is a song written by my dad many years ago. He recently had an opportunity to have his music recorded with a friend of his. The recording turned out great and is now able to be enjoyed by many friends and family. I put the first of his songs to this youtube video today:

John Mark McMillan: Skeleton Bones

Just in case you didn't know, John Mark McMillan is the guy who wrote the song, "How He loves us" which was made famous by the David Crowder Band.

Selah: All My Tears

Steven Curtis Chapman: Heaven is the Face

Steven Curtis shares about loss, heaven, and a song birthed in the midst of the storm:

Remedy Drive: All Along

Nicole Mullen: My Redeemer Lives

Kari Jobe: Revelation Song

Shane and Shane: Embracing Accusation

Wait until the refrain:

John Waller: While I'm Waiting

Shane Barnard: Psalm 145

I know I've posted this video before, but I love this song so much I had to post it again:

Chris Tomlin: I Will Rise

"I Will Rise" Lyrics:
There's a peace I've come to know
Though my heart and flesh may fail
There's an anchor for my soul
I can say "It is well"

Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead

And I will rise when
He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees And rise
I will rise

There's a day that's drawing near
When this darkness breaks to light
And the shadows disappear
And my faith shall be my eyes

Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead

And I will rise when
He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees And rise
I will rise

And I hear the voice of
many angels sing,
"Worthy is the Lamb"
And I hear the cry of
every longing heart,
"Worthy is the Lamb" [x2]

And I will rise when
He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees And rise
I will rise


An amazingly worshipful song: I Will Rise

Chris Sligh: Empty Me

Check out this awesome worship song by Chris Sligh, one of the American Idol finalists.



Lyrics:

I've had just enough of the spotlight when it burns bright
To see how it gets in the blood.
And I've tasted my share of the sweet life and the wild ride
And found a little is not quite enough.
I know how I can stray
And how fast my heart could change.

Empty me of the selfishness inside
Every vain ambition and the poison of my pride
And any foolish thing my heart holds to
Lord empty me of me so I can be filled with you.

I've had just enough of the quick buys of the best lies
To know how prodigals can be drawn away.
I know how I can stray
And how fast my heart could change.

Empty me of the selfishness inside
Every vain ambition and the poison of my pride
And any foolish thing my heart holds to
Lord empty me of me so I can be filled with you.

Cause everything is a lesser thing
Compared to you, compared to you.
Cause everything is a lesser thing
Compared to you. So, I surrender all!

Empty me of the selfishness inside
Every vain ambition and the poison of my pride
Empty me of the selfishness inside
Every vain ambition and the poison of my pride
And any foolish thing my heart holds to
Lord empty me of me so I can be
Lord empty me of me so I can be filled with you.
Oh, filled with you.
Empty me.

Jeremy Riddle: God of All Glory

A spectacular video combined with an excellent worship song:

Psalm 19:1-3
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard.

Mike Guglielmucci: Healer

Last Sunday I went to my old church in Marshall to visit my friends there. During the powerful worship time one of the worship leaders shared about this song and then sang it. The story behind the song is that the man who wrote it was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Upon returning home from the hospital after this diagnosis he began to worship. This is the song that resulted.



Since it is incomparably the greatest dignity to be introduced into the company of angels, nay, to be made the associates of Christ, he who estimates this favour of God aright, will regard all other things as worthless.
- John Calvin