And in doing so they inadvertently motivated me to prove myself. Relationships that have turned sour, naysayers and difficult past employers have all cruelly tortured me. There have been plenty of times I have felt the pain of rejection. It seems no self-respecting global superstar can lay claim to that title without an angry break up song in their catalogue. It follows in the footsteps of such break up songs as 'Take a Bow' by Rhianna, 'What doesn't kill you makes you Stronger' by Kelly Clarkson, 'You Oughta Know' by Alanis Morrisette, 'Irreplaceable' by Beyonce, and 'Forget You' by Ce-Lo Green. The song models something of a winning judo move – it urges its listeners to take the hate, pain and rejection they have received and turn it into motivation to make something of their lives. There's something uplifting about a denouement. I admit I have a soft spot for this song. Their female empowerment message inspired by the Spice Girls fills dance floors and tops charts across the world. Hawn is professor of sacred music at Perkins School of Theology.The biggest girl band in the world were constructed through victory in the X Factor talent show but their winning formula has caught the imagination of the globe. Zschech’s dream that she would “have a major part to play in changing not only the face but also the heart of every worshipper in every church on the planet.”ĭr. Dooley’s passion to reach the planet reflects Ms. Reaching out to lost friends, seeing them come into the kingdom, and really just passionately worship God.” Hillsong youth pastor Phil Dooley places the musical goal of Hillsong within the context of a larger purpose: “We also want to unite with young people all over the planet who also share that same passion. “Passion,” interpreted as total personal commitment, is a word that comes up often from those who participate in music-making at Hillsong. In this tradition, facilitating “praise” (exuberant exaltation directed to God) and “worship” (a more reflective personal connection to God) determines quality of a song rather than its lasting value over decades or centuries. The sound of worship is being restored to its rightful place and being offered to its only Benefactor.” They are songs of grace and forgiveness, songs of mercy and compassion, songs of strength and justice, and songs of power and might. They are rising among us, restoring peace and righteousness. They are songs of unity, songs of intimacy and songs of war. “The Lord is sending new songs for us to sing. Songs have power to unify, touch the heart and strengthen us for battle against the powers of evil. Zschech, who teaches on average 35 new songs a year. (2001), singing new songs, especially from the Psalms, is a biblical mandate for Ms. Though she refers fleetingly to classical music in her book, Extravagant Worship: Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty Who Was and Is, and Is to Come. Psalm 96:1 is also a theme: “O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.” The song ultimately has a personal tone beginning with “My Jesus, my Savior, Lord, there is none like you.” Later in the refrain, the phrase, “I sing for joy at the work of your hands” is drawn directly from Psalm 92:4: “For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands.” The refrain of the song echoes several of the psalms, especially Psalm 47:1, “O clap your hands, all ye people shout unto God with the voice of triumph” (KJV). Based on figures provided by Christian Copyright Licensing Incorporated (CCLI) top 25 songs for 2007, the song was ranked fourth in Australia, ninth in the United States and third in the United Kingdom. “Shout to the Lord” has maintained high popularity since its publication in 1993. Zschech began as a member of the praise team at Hillsong Church in 1986 and became the director of the worship and creative arts department in 1996. Her signature composition, “My Jesus, My Savior (Shout to the Lord),” was published in 1993. Zschech (pronounced “check”) is the worship pastor for this congregation. In a discussion of congregational singing in Australia, Hillsong always figures prominently. The music of Hillsong is undoubtedly the best-known church music export from Australia. 1965), a native of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, is the best-known face of the Hillsong Church, a Pentecostal Assembly of God congregation in Sydney, Australia.
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