Showing posts with label hillsong. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hillsong. Show all posts

Sunday, June 24, 2012

There is None Like You - Hillsong and Michael W. Smith

As I searched the internet for familiar songs that used to be sung in Christian and Charismatic gatherings in the past, I came across this familiar refrain by Michael W. Smith.

Michael W. Smith - There is None Like You

And as I also found a version by Hillsong, which had an additional verse to the familiar refrain.  I do really know whether the Hillsong verse is an addition or part of the original, I just know that it makes a lot of sense and flows easily into the song.

Hillsong - There is None Like You

There is None Like You
by: Hillsong
Chords by: Ultimate Guitar
Aternative Chords by: Shane Bernard via E-Chords


Em  C  G   D7sus4  D

G         D         C    G
 There is none like You
C        G                Am7            Dsus4  D
 No one else can touch my heart like You do
G       D               G         C
I could search for all eternity long and find
G        D         G
There is none like You
(repeat at your own choice)

     Cmaj7    C          G       Em7
Your mercy flows like a river wide
    Am7     D                G
And healing comes from Your hands
Cmaj7        C          G             Em7
Suffering children are safe in Your arms
Am7        C         D















     There is none like You

The refrain is just amazing.  Indeed there is no one like our God, the way he loves us and touches our hearts is just incomparable.  Men have been searching for an alternative to God since time immemorial, unfortunately there is no alternative.  Fortunately for Christians, we know that that whole in hearts can never be filled by earthly things, it can only be filled by God.

That hole in our beings that constantly need to be filled is shaped like Jesus, when he died on the cross and resurrected, after the third day he provided the exact matching piece to patch up the hole in our heart, all we needed to do was believe and receive him as our personal Lord and Savior.

Knowing about him, about Christ and God is not enough.  For it is written in Roman 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Without Jesus Christ, we all fall and sink into the holes in our being, but by the suffering, death and resurrection of Christ he has brought us Salvation.  However, we must believe!  For there is none like Christ, no one else can touch us the way he does, and there is no alternative or replacement for his presence in our lives.

There is a big and wide difference between knowing Jesus Christ, and knowing something about Him.

For instance, you know your father, mother, brother or sister.  You could also know your best friend more than your family.  But do you know LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Kevin Durant, Chris Bosh, Russel Westbrook or James Harden?  I picked them in random (?) because they are all over the news this week and I am an NBA fan.  And despite being a fan and reading all the articles written by so-called NBA and ESPN insiders, I could honestly say that I do not know any of these guys.

Sure I know about them, I've read almost every article written about them these past 2 years and more.  But I don't know them in an intimate way, in a personal way.  There is a difference.

And if you are reading this post and per chance you know any of these guys personally, please send out by congratulations for a well played NBA finals, and Congratulations to the Miami Heat for winning the 2012 NBA Championship. (If you could also send me a signed game jersey or pair of sneakers, that would be awesome! *SMILE*).

So getting back to the point, if you know of these guys personally, think of celebrity you know of but don't know personally, it is easy to do so, think of Elvis Presley for instance, you know he was a great musician and performer, but do you know what he does before he sleeps?  What he does when he sleeps and how e goes about his personal routine?

I hope you now see the difference, and I also pray that you continue to seek the Lord for it is written in James 4:8 "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you."

If you you have any comments you want to discuss or suggestions, don't hesitate to drop one below.

PS:  While posting the two videos, I also saw one by Don Moen and Lenny LeBlanc so I'm posting it below.

 Don Moen and Lenny LeBlanc - There is None Like You

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Jesus Be The Center - Israel Houghton


This a fairly new song which, from what I gather, was debuted by Israel Houghton in Hillsong Conference 2011.  Apparently this was the 25th Hillsong conference and a far cry from the small gathering of believers that started it all more than 2 decades ago.  The Hillsong Conference 2001 saw thousands of participant from all over the world congregate at the Sydney Entertainment Centre in Darling Harbour.

The conference was said to be amazing and it makes me look forward to going to the 2012 conference if and when I get the budget and time for it.   I will be praying and believing for this to happen.

Jesus Be The Center
Israel Houghton - Hillsong Conference 2011
Source: iunspoken.com

F Gm F/A

Jesus at the center of it all

Bb F/A C

Jesus at the center of it all

Bb Dm

From beginning to the end

Gm

It will always be

F/A

It’s always been You

Bb Bb/C

Jesus, Jesus

Jesus be the center of my life

Jesus be the center of my life

From beginning to the end

It will always be
It’s always been You
Jesus, Jesus

Bb

Nothing else matters

Dm F

Nothing in this world will do

F Gm7 F/A Bb

Jesus you’re the center

Gm7 Dm7

Everything revolves around You

C

Jesus You

Bridge:

C

From my heart to the heavens

Dm F

Jesus be the center

Bb

It’s all about You

C

It’s all about You

Jesus be the center of my church

Jesus be the center of my church

From beginning to the end

It will always be

It’s always been You

Jesus, Jesus

It is a spirit-filled song and brings us back to the meaning of being Christians.  It is a reminder that at the center of it all is Jesus.  Churches should remember that always.  It is not about the pastor, though you may have a good pastor, but pastors are only human.  The reason why you go to a specific church is because you can feel the presence and the spirit of the Lord Jesus Christ permeating the church and its believers, not only because the pastor speaks well.

This is really an inspiring song.  The chords provided by iunspoken.com is a good touch.  I might  be adding the chords of the songs I am posting for those interested.

Hope you guys love this song as much as I do.

For more Israel Houghton you may want to check out this other resources from Amazon.com


Love God. Love PeopleThe Power Of OneDeeper Level


Monday, August 1, 2011

Desert Song (Hillsong)

When I first heard the title of the song Desert Song by Hillsong I remember thinking about Sting's Desert Rose.  But when I heard the song I was amazed.  It was a very good song.  If you haven't heard it before, here is the song on youtube.


The song is just awesome and inspiring.

Desert Song
by: Hillsong
from: lyricsmode.com

Verse 1:
This is my prayer in the desert
And all that's within me feels dry
This is my prayer in my hunger and need
My God is the God who provides

Verse 2:
And this is my prayer in the fire
In weakness or trial or pain
There is a faith proved
Of more worth than gold
So refine me Lord through the flames

Chorus:
And I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon formed against me shall remain
I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and He is here

Verse 3:
And this is my prayer in the battle
When triumph is still on it's way
I am a conqueror and co-heir with Christ
So firm on His promise I'll stand

Bridge:
All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship

Verse 4:
This is my prayer in the harvest
When favor and providence flow
I know I'm filled to be emptied again
The seed I've recieved I will sow


The part that I like the most is the bridge.  In every season of our lives, no matter what we are going through, the bad, the good, especially the best and even in the worst we always have a reason to sing and worship the Lord.


Hillsong just makes beautiful worship song and this one in particular has become my anthem.  

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