

Its musical roots in a Bay Area gospel vibe associated closely with Walter Hawkins is evident throughout. Songs From My Journal, Volume 2 is brief but polished and well-produced. “Glorify God” has a menacing feel courtesy of a hammering heavy metal arrangement that grows in intensity, Pastor Bo Jackson’s gravelly preaching, and the lyric line, “When we glorify God, we horrify the devil.” It’s like witnessing an exorcism in real time. The album follows this up with a 180-degree shift to a smooth, assured prediction of a better tomorrow on “Latter Days/Greater.” Kevin Moore replaces Brown’s vocals on the track with sultry saxophone work that leads listeners to the exits. Lord lead me to that Rock that is higher than I If I can run into your Refuge. Artist: Kim Hill Song: In Your Presence Album: Unknown Album (Words & Music by Lynn DeShazo) In Your presence. The standard lyrics of “Worship and Praise” are lifted by a solid rhythm section – including go-to guitarist Jonathan DuBose and Hawkins alum Jerry Jordan on bass – blasts of brass, and Brown’s collaboration with accomplished vocalists Antoin Timmons and JaCoree Prothro. Chorus: I just want to be in your presence, I need to feel your hand in mine. Brown has space here to stretch out and play with the melody. “Worship is Everything” has much in common with 1970s R&B ballads by such heartbreakers as Natalie Cole and George Benson. To the latter point, “Most Worthy,” complete with an extended squalling solo by Jonathan Johnson on the supercharged vamp, has the most gospel DNA of all the songs on the package. Her commanding presence in the live recording environment is testimony to decades of performance experience as well as participation in such institutions as the Gospel Music Workshop of America. Throughout, Brown’s voice is confident and strong. If I can just press, press in your presence and leave all my cares behind me I will be be whole, I'll still believe, I will just lay, Lay at your feet I will be be whole, I'll still believe, I will just praise, Praise at your feet Right here in your Presence (Chorus) If I can just press, press in your presence behold the beauty of your face If. Also in the medley are the melodic “In Your Presence” and “Fill This Place,” each of which, along with “Praises to You,” would have benefited from a full-length rendition. The late tenor Leonard Conner is featured vocalist and duets with Brown on “Praises to You,” a mellow but all-too-brief component of what she describes to the live audience as a medley of her worship songs. Here in Your presence, we are undone Here in Your presence, heaven and earth become one Here in Your presence, all things are new Here in Your presence, everything bows before You You might also. The energetic “All Unto You” is a conventional worship service opener, with plenty of call-and-response between Brown and her background vocalists. On this second volume and live outing, she sings her way through a stack of worship songs from her own portfolio. In your presence is where I wanna stay so here I am, I Surrender all to you.Signature Music Group (release date: August 27, 2022)īay Area singer-songwriter Nona Brown’s new album is a follow-up to her Songs From My Journal, Volume 1.

LeadIf I can just press, press in your presence behold the beauty of your face If I can just press, press in your presence and never leave this place again If I can just press, press in your presence and leave all my cares behind me I will be whole, Ill still believe, I will just lay, lay. “The inspiration behind the song are my trials, my dreams of healing people and preaching the gospel.” Jeremy Gilchrist suggested changes to these lyrics.

It has a message in Igbo language “Nnam agam ejere gi ozi” meaning “i’ll serve you Lord,” which is a reaffirmation of my commitment to do God’s work, “I’m the clay in his hands and he is the potter.” I see the word undone meaning we realize we are not complete, we do not have the answers and when in front of Him we drop our. “I will Serve You Lord” is a piece of gospel music sang by Vonita and produced by Damian. She blesses the world with her super gospel singles entitled ” I Will Serve You Lord.” This shows her versatility, and gift as she encourages the world to serve God.
