Anything that can be given a name bows under the Name of Jesus. At Easter we remember and declare that there is one Name that is above all others. When we wrote this song, we imagined the power of declaring it at Easter – especially singing the bridge on Resurrection Sunday. It grounds grace in the most unmerited act of generosity of God our Father – that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. It has been adopted into the regular song lists of churches everywhere and would no doubt contribute to Easter services everywhere. This song has notable writers and champions behind it. This Is Amazing Grace (Wickham/Riddle et al)
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I love how the verses tell the story of the work of Jesus and the choruses provide the most fitting response… And then the bridge still gets me – that on this side, we will never know the full extent of the cost of our salvation. I tracked down whatever version of the song I could find (which I think was a live Passion version) and listened to it over and over again. I remember the first time I heard it – I could not get the bridge out of my head. But I think we would all agree, this song has been an incredible gift to worship leaders everywhere. I love the story of this song: at first it was passed over when Tim showed it to one of his song-writing mentors. He’s inspired me for years as a songwriter and worship leader. I love it.Īnother classic, written by Tim Hughes – who as well as writing this song, basically introduced me to my now wife Karalee.
There is not a weak section in this song. “Now death where is your sting, our resurrected King has rendered you defeated”. The first time I heard this song I knew it was an epic song. I love that people that have never stepped foot inside a church know Amazing Grace and so singing this is like inviting a familiar friend to your Easter services – which are often attended by those who are less familiar with the interiors of our churches… And thank God for that. It is a gift to the Church as is Chris himself. But Chris Tomlin is one of the great hymn writers of our generation, and he ushered this incredible song back into regular singing in modern church settings. It is always risky to try and add anything to a song that has been loved since 1779. I really like him and Because He Lives (Amen). Matt is a great worship leader, writer and ambassador for the Church to sing a new song. My friend Matt Maher has written a tip of the hat to it.
I love how the lyric brings the reality of His life into the reality of our lives in such a simple and beautiful way. It occupies a special place in my reminiscing. Because I am obviously biased :), I have split my top 10 into songs that have come out of our church, and those that have not. So… here goes the near impossible task of trying to distil the list of my favourite songs for Easter into a mere TEN. Easter provides us with an opportunity to reflect on this imperative and to realign our lives, our faith and our songs with the reality of our resurrected saviour. As Tom Wright implores in His book ‘Simply Christian’, our songs must reveal this reality. Revelation 5 speaks of Jesus opening a scroll that represents the salvation and promises of God, that He alone had the ability to open through His death and resurrection. It is the death and resurrection of Jesus that paves the way for Pentecost, and lays the cornerstone of our faith in its place eternal life that triumphs over death and looks forward with hopeful anticipation to the absolute completion of Jesus’ work upon His return. The death and resurrection of Jesus marks the culmination of ancient prophesy, a pinnacle moment for the earthly expression of God’s love in the great biblical narrative of reconciliation. Easter could well be the most important celebration in the Christian calendar.
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