This song is a balm to my soul! This beautiful song comforted me many years ago when I was a young person and now it still gives me such great assurance in some of life's most difficult times.
This is the most annointed - most beautiful songs I have EVER heard . . . I used to listen to this song over and over as a little girl . . . and years later - it still is so powerful! Thank you Matthew Ward / 2nd Chapter of Acts for this amazing music!!! God bless you!!!
A very annointed version of one of King David's most desperate pleas to the "Rock that is higher than all of us." I sure would've loved to be in the room when Richard Souther and Matthew Ward wrote this.
i know for sure that if these 3 people would sing about sex,drugs and rocknroll they'd be millionairs right now. because these voices are golden. luckilly they were not in it for the $
An absoulutely great song and a great voice. This song is on my lips so often reminding me how faithful God is. Even when life seems so unfair...He does hear our cries.
He performed at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas in 96 and I had never heard of him. It did not take many notes to see that this man is talented so I bought his CD which is one of my favorites. God bless you Matthew.
Proverbs 23:17-18a "Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the LORD. There is surely a future hope for you," Psalm 61:4; "I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings." Psalm 12:5 (NASB); "'Now I will arise,' says the LORD; 'I will set him in the safety for which he longs.'" Rev.11:15; "The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord"
To me this is also a unique song. I have heard dozens of songs based on psalms and have found few where words and performance are so well in line with one another. [Sorry, I'm not an English native speaker] -Matthew Ward's voice is amazing.
He sang this to us and he spoke to us about being thankful for what the Lord has done for us. Not all the stuff we get caught up in, just thankfulness to our Lord.
This is also not only my favorite 2nd chap of acts song ever, this is my favorite song ever. A while back this song got me through my worst time ever...thanks for posting this!!! You should post that whole album!
@Sojourneer ~ I have always loved this song esp. when I felt my heart was faint. It's nice to know someone else felt the same...Stay encouraged :o) psalm 61
I think the pianist is from A Band Called David . . . isn't he? I love the album this is from! How the West Was Won . . . Excellent!! So many years since I heard the whole album . . . I've been looking for it for many years now . . .
@missy4peace I heard of them first in 1979. They are responsible for the original sounds of contemporary Christian music as we know it today. Before them, it was just the old style of gospel for the most part.
Great song. He re-recorded it on the album, My Redeemer.
FYI, in the lyrics, it should be "faint" instead of "pained." They used the New American Standard version.
khalilullah99 1 month ago
One of the greatest songs ever written. Thanks for posting. I grew up listening to this song over and over again.
lareno04 2 months ago
This is my absolute favorite Christian song, the beautiful Psalm 61
Lochinvar111 2 months ago
This song is a balm to my soul! This beautiful song comforted me many years ago when I was a young person and now it still gives me such great assurance in some of life's most difficult times.
kimibug1 4 months ago
@leeroynaggings- He still sings. Did a few concerts in The netherlands 4 weeks ago. Great singer and even greater brother in the Lord .Irene
mothermir 6 months ago
@leeroynaggings- He still sings. Did a few concerts in The netherlands 4 weeks ago. Great singer and even greater brother in the Lord.
mothermir 6 months ago
I absolutely love Matthew Ward's voice as well as this great song. Thanks for posting it....
KaraokeJerry 7 months ago
Man that dude could sing!!
leeroynaggins 9 months ago
Love this song....I'm singing it next Sunday....God gave me the gift of playing piano and I have some 2nd Chapter of Acts music......
tenor175 10 months ago
This is the most annointed - most beautiful songs I have EVER heard . . . I used to listen to this song over and over as a little girl . . . and years later - it still is so powerful! Thank you Matthew Ward / 2nd Chapter of Acts for this amazing music!!! God bless you!!!
NevadaLasVegas1966 10 months ago
That chord at 1:58 gets me everytime
bassbreaker 10 months ago
OH MAN! this song is beautiful..
bassbreaker 10 months ago
A very annointed version of one of King David's most desperate pleas to the "Rock that is higher than all of us." I sure would've loved to be in the room when Richard Souther and Matthew Ward wrote this.
classactparty 1 year ago
i know for sure that if these 3 people would sing about sex,drugs and rocknroll they'd be millionairs right now. because these voices are golden. luckilly they were not in it for the $
Funkdogg 1 year ago
what's the title of the song?
anthonykulit 1 year ago
@anthonykulit
Psalm 61
DanPrinMan 1 year ago
An absoulutely great song and a great voice. This song is on my lips so often reminding me how faithful God is. Even when life seems so unfair...He does hear our cries.
Mike24JCU 1 year ago
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ahniditab 1 year ago
He performed at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas in 96 and I had never heard of him. It did not take many notes to see that this man is talented so I bought his CD which is one of my favorites. God bless you Matthew.
pbodymathis 1 year ago
Proverbs 23:17-18a "Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the LORD. There is surely a future hope for you," Psalm 61:4; "I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings." Psalm 12:5 (NASB); "'Now I will arise,' says the LORD; 'I will set him in the safety for which he longs.'" Rev.11:15; "The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord"
TalkAboutLove2 1 year ago
One of the BEST praise songs I've heard. I cry every time I listen to this beautiful psalm.
MsMarshallb 1 year ago 5
To me this is also a unique song. I have heard dozens of songs based on psalms and have found few where words and performance are so well in line with one another. [Sorry, I'm not an English native speaker] -Matthew Ward's voice is amazing.
Josuwhatever 1 year ago
He sang this to us and he spoke to us about being thankful for what the Lord has done for us. Not all the stuff we get caught up in, just thankfulness to our Lord.
jayko945 1 year ago
Throwback gospel...beautiful...
thatflychick1 1 year ago
Matthew Ward - the GREATEST male vocal that ever lived!
polkadot1963 1 year ago
turkeylips this some of the greatest christian music I heard early in my christian walk the other was Keith Green.
dockolb 1 year ago
This is also not only my favorite 2nd chap of acts song ever, this is my favorite song ever. A while back this song got me through my worst time ever...thanks for posting this!!! You should post that whole album!
teicherbears 1 year ago
Amazing and awesome is not good enough to say just how great this song is!!!
alther23 1 year ago
Every time I play this song in my car, I cry.
riodejaneir10 1 year ago
Every time I play this song in my car, I cry.
riodejaneir10 1 year ago
My favorite Matt Ward vocal. Brings back so many memories. Thanks!
TubeYouTrinity 1 year ago
This was the music I learned when I first found Jesus, so it means a lot to me. Pastor Jim of Spring Church, St. Louis, MO, USA
agentleman121 2 years ago
I think it is "when my heart is _faint_" rather than _pained_.
Sojourneer 2 years ago
For years I've sung this when feeling down. Regardless of why we are in need, God will respond to a prayer of humility.
Sojourneer 2 years ago
@Sojourneer ~ I have always loved this song esp. when I felt my heart was faint. It's nice to know someone else felt the same...Stay encouraged :o) psalm 61
cheryldenisco 2 years ago
@Sojourneer God hears the humble, yes.
mozdickson 1 year ago
I didn't realized they had a greatest hits package out. This photo looks like it might be. I'd love to have it on CD.
agentleman121 2 years ago
Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.. amen
Chosen2447 2 years ago
The keyboard player is Richard Souther
Who later released his own solo album
called Inner MIssion
Larryk12308 2 years ago
I think the pianist is from A Band Called David . . . isn't he? I love the album this is from! How the West Was Won . . . Excellent!! So many years since I heard the whole album . . . I've been looking for it for many years now . . .
jubjub2112 2 years ago
yes he was from A Band Called David
mommasonss 2 years ago
anyone know where i can get sheet music for this?
josiahstevenson 2 years ago
I've never heard of this group before..Its a very beautiful song..I hope it will touch the hearts of those who hear it..God bless you for posting..
missy4peace 2 years ago 2
@missy4peace I heard of them first in 1979. They are responsible for the original sounds of contemporary Christian music as we know it today. Before them, it was just the old style of gospel for the most part.
agentleman121 2 years ago 4
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curiousgeorge555 2 years ago
the most beautiful song on youtube. thanks for uploading!!!
JeanPaul1964 2 years ago
Great song.We sing it in spanish,this version of course!Love this song, Thanks for posting.
frmadrigal 2 years ago
An awesome song! Thank you.
Faustulus777 2 years ago
I don't think I've heard this song and I thought I knew 2nd Chapter of Acts! Beautiful, thanks!
girlCary 2 years ago
This song was on their How The West Was One album - originally. It is beautiful!
sunshinegirl1967 2 years ago
Thank you SO much for posting this!! I have been looking for this song for ages!
AnnaEva86 2 years ago