Recommended Music: Come Weary Saints

I have been greatly encouraged over the past several years to see somewhat of a resurgence in theologically rich Christian worship music.  For a decade or more it seemed that the "market" was flooded with lyrically shallow emotionally driven music.  Finding good solid lyrics with a more contemporary arrangement was difficult.  Over the past several years however church based ministries like Red Mountain Music, Indelible Grace Music, and Sovereign Grace Music have been producing excellent music that is also lyrically sound.  Many of the songs produced by these ministries teach Biblical truths neglected in much of Christian music today.  Truths such as the substitution, atonement, justification, sanctification, propitiation, etc.

 Last week I purchased the latest release from Sovereign Grace Music "Come Weary Saints."  The 12 songs on this CD all focus on the God's character in the midst of suffering and range from fast contemporary to slow almost hymn like.  This past Sunday we sang "As Long As You Are Glorified" a song Job himself could have written. Another great song (one of my favorites on the CD) is "The Deep, Deep Love of Jesus" which is actually an old hymn which was rearranged by Bob Kauflin who also added a new verse or two.  Another favorite is "So I Will Trust You" a more upbeat song.  Here are the lyrics:

Almighty Maker, Universe shaper
You put the stars into space
Yet You descended, You have befriended
Those who had hated Your name, just like me

King of Glory, I know You love me
So I will trust You, yes I will trust You
God Almighty, You have saved me
So I will trust You, yes I will trust in You

Lord over nations, King of Creation
Heaven and earth bow to You
I am Your child, I’ve been reconciled
With tender affection You drew me to You

How could I not trust my King
The One who has formed me and shaped me
I will rejoice and will sing
For the One who has made me has saved me

I would highly recommend the CD to anyone who appreciates good quality Christian music (both musically and lyrically).  For a limited time you can actually download the song "I Have a Shelter" for free here on the Sovereign Grace website.   The SG website also has a resource page where you can search for songs by Biblical themes.  Music from Sovereign Grace, Indelible Grace, and Red Mountain can also be found on iTunes.