Hear Your People Sing

Yesterday I managed to get to the HMV Forum in Kentish Town for WorshipCentral’s live album recording…

What a night! Tim Hughes, Ben Cantelon, Nikki Fletcher, Luke Hellebronth and Al Gordon led a variety of songs with the WorshipCentral team – it looked and sounded amazing. However, my favourite part wasn’t the music, it was the worship.

There is something profound about gathering together with thousands of other people to dance around, shout and sing out to God. The music last night allowed for people to get totally lost in the presence of Jesus, and we saw the Holy Spirit come in power in many places.

Mike Pilavachi spoke briefly but powerfully on what the Christian faith is, describing it beautifully as a dance. I love Mike’s passion to see people come to Christ, as following Him is not about coming to a religion, it’s about coming to a relationship. He mentioned that when we worship, we are joining in with all the hosts of heaven, who are always worshipping the Father, God Most High.

We were treated to a great bunch of songs, including Counting On Your Name, At Your Name and Wake Up from Tim Hughes (from Love Shine Through), All Glory and Wait For You from Nikki Fletcher, New Day and Saviour Of The World from Ben Cantelon and Alleluia and Because Of Your Love from Al Gordon. We also sang a few ‘classics’, like Happy Day, Spirit Of The Living God and For Your Glory (with the Matt Redman ‘lift up your heads, you ancient gates’ additions). Such amazing songs, full of truth and  passion.

If I had to pick one song that stood out, it would be Spirit Break Out, by Luke Hellebronth and Myles Dhillon. Luke sang and Myles rapped… It was such a passionate cry for the presence of Jesus. Here’s the lyrics in case you don’t know it, you can also listen to a demo of it here on WorshipCentral.org.

Spirit break out
Break our walls down
Spirit break out
Heaven come down

Our Father, all of heaven roars Your name
Sing louder, let this place erupt with praise
Can you hear it?
The sound of heaven touching earth
The sound of heaven touching earth

King Jesus, You’re the name we’re lifting high
Your glory, shaking up the earth and skies
Revival,
We want to see Your Kingdom here
We want to see Your Kingdom here

Thanks to David for the lyrics to the second verse! (See comments).

All I can say is that I can’t wait until the album comes out!