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Even Now
"Even Now" is a worship song of lament and praise that was born out of a season of grief. I wrote it after receiving the news that I had lost a loved one to suicide only a few days before I was scheduled to lead worship at church. In the following weeks, I wanted to write a song that held grief and praise together, without diminishing either one.
The lyrics to "Even Now" are especially relatable now that we are all experiencing the collective grief of living through a pandemic. This song weaves in ideas from Lamentations 3:19-26 and Habakkuk 3:17-18… verses that express feeling deep sorrow and loss, and at the same choosing to rejoice in God.
With a very simple chorus that can be taught and learned in seconds, this worship song is easy for worship teams and congregations to learn quickly.
The lyrics to "Even Now" are especially relatable now that we are all experiencing the collective grief of living through a pandemic. This song weaves in ideas from Lamentations 3:19-26 and Habakkuk 3:17-18… verses that express feeling deep sorrow and loss, and at the same choosing to rejoice in God.
With a very simple chorus that can be taught and learned in seconds, this worship song is easy for worship teams and congregations to learn quickly.
Themes: grief, suffering, lament, praise, surrender, faithfulness of God
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Lyric preview:
"I wish this sorrow had not come to me If only You had spared me from this grief Yet still this heavy heart, trampled and torn apart Oh God, is holding on to who You are Even now even now I trust that You are good Even now even now My praise belongs to You" Full lyrics |
Chord chart and lead sheet coming soon!
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Spend My Life
Based on Matthew 6:19-21 (“do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth… but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven…) and this famous quote by missionary, Jim Elliott: "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." It also includes a paraphrase of Isaiah 40:8: "The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever.”
This is a slow worship song with similar energy to "New Wine" by Hillsong Worship that has become a favourite at my church! The verses and chorus are easy for a congregation to learn, and this song sounds equally good with a full band or just one instrument. The lyrics focus us on an eternal perspective, and are especially apt for baptisms, commissioning, or stewardship/giving themes in services or events.
This is a slow worship song with similar energy to "New Wine" by Hillsong Worship that has become a favourite at my church! The verses and chorus are easy for a congregation to learn, and this song sounds equally good with a full band or just one instrument. The lyrics focus us on an eternal perspective, and are especially apt for baptisms, commissioning, or stewardship/giving themes in services or events.
Themes: treasure, eternity, heaven, forever, eternal life, stewardship, giving, dedication, commissioning, missions
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Lyric preview:
"I have a wealth that never fades Riches no thief can ever take I have a glorious reward I have forever So I won't hold on to the wilting grass I will give my all for the things that last Trade what I can't keep for what I can't lose I will spend my life on You" Full lyrics |
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True On The Outside
A soulful worship song with a laidback R&B/gospel vibe that just makes you feel good!
Inspired by 1 John 3:18: “Let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions” and James 2:14-26: "faith without deeds is dead".
This is especially great for churches or groups that have a more soulful/gospel musical style, but this song can also be done in a more mainstream contemporary style with simple instrumentation. The chorus is simple enough for anyone to sing along with and it lends itself easily to vocal harmonies.
Inspired by 1 John 3:18: “Let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions” and James 2:14-26: "faith without deeds is dead".
This is especially great for churches or groups that have a more soulful/gospel musical style, but this song can also be done in a more mainstream contemporary style with simple instrumentation. The chorus is simple enough for anyone to sing along with and it lends itself easily to vocal harmonies.
Themes: faith, works, deeds, fullness of life, authentic faith, actions, service, missions
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Lyric preview:
"Jesus make our faith in You Fully alive fully alive Jesus make our love for You True on the outside True on the outside" Full lyrics |
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Higher View
Higher View is a worship song I wrote for my church's 2020 fall series, "That's A Great Question"*, exploring tough questions, including "Why does God allow so much suffering?".
In the midst of this pandemic, we bring our questions and confusion to God, and we find that He is worthy to be trusted with all the things we don’t understand.
Bible verses referenced: Isaiah 55:8-10, Romans 11:33-34, 1 Corinthians 13:12
* sermons and study guides available at the "Resources" page on www.mcbc.org
In the midst of this pandemic, we bring our questions and confusion to God, and we find that He is worthy to be trusted with all the things we don’t understand.
Bible verses referenced: Isaiah 55:8-10, Romans 11:33-34, 1 Corinthians 13:12
* sermons and study guides available at the "Resources" page on www.mcbc.org
Themes: questions, suffering, theodicy, faith, unbelief, surrender, sovereignty of God, intellectual faith, wonder, understanding, mystery of God
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Additional Audio Files:
Instrumental Version and Backing Track available for free download here. Rachelle grants permission for these tracks to be used on church livestreams and for other online Christian ministry applications. The Instrumental Version is great for background music during your service! | ||||||||||
All I Need I Have In Christ (May the Mind of Christ)
This is a modern hymn based on the hymn "May the Mind of Christ My Saviour" by Kate Wilkinson (1925). The original hymn lyrics are used in the verses with a new melody, and I have added a new original chorus.
Themes: abiding in Christ, riches of Christ, word of God, vine and branches, renewing of mind
| All I Need I Have In Christ (May the Mind of Christ) - Chord Chart in A.pdf |
| All I Need I Have In Christ (May the Mind of Christ) - Chord Chart in G - capo 2.pdf |
| All I Need I Have In Christ (May the Mind of Christ) - Lyrics.pdf |
| All I Need I Have in Christ (May the Mind of Christ) - lyrics slides.pptx |
an acoustic recording with only voice and acoustic guitar:
a rough live recording of Rachelle leading the song in congregational worship, with a band:
Devotion
A simple sung prayer, written originally for times of personal devotion, but that can be used in group settings. It is a prayer asking God to help us find quiet and stillness in His presence.
Themes: silence, stillness, quiet, listening, focus, removing distraction
| Devotion - Chord Chart in G.pdf |
| Devotion - cello part.pdf |
This is the same instrumental part written out for violin:
| Devotion - violin part.pdf |
| Devotion - lyric slides.pptx |
Holy Spirit Come
Written for Pentecost, this song is an invitation for the Holy Spirit to fill, unite, and empower us as a body of believers.
Themes: Holy Spirit, Pentecost, wonders of God, unity of believers
| Holy Spirit Come - Chord Chart in D.pdf |
| Holy Spirit Come - lyric slides.pptx |
You Are Our God
This slow worship song declares our dependence on God and our willingness to be changed by His Word and His presence.
Themes: hunger, thirst, listen, hear, repentance, Bread of Heaven, Living Water, need, dependence, relationship with God, changed by meeting with God
| You Are Our God - Chord Chart in G.pdf |
| You Are Our God - lyric slides.pptx |