My Utmost for His Highest the Covenant

Various Artists (Artist), Be Be Winans (Performer), Anointed (Performer), Michael W. Smith (Performer), Greg Long & Joanna Carlson (Performer), Susan Ashton (Performer), Clay Crosse (Performer), John Elefante & Lisa Bevil (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 23, 1996)
• Original Release Date: April 23, 1996
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: © 1996 Myrrh Records / Word Inc.
• ASIN: B000002BJO
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #167,070 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #85 in Music > Christian > Compilations > Contemporary Christian

Track Listings

1. All of Me - Be Be Winnans

2. All of Me - London Session Orch/Gavyn Wright

3. The Covenant - Annointed

4. Somebody (Set the Children Free) - Michael W. Smith

5. Through All the Years - Greg Long & Joanna Carlson

6. Psalm 121 - Susan Ashton

7. Make It a Promise - Clay Crosse

8. I Will Follow You - John Elefante & Lisa Bevill

9. My Utmost for His Highest - London Session Orch/Gavyn Wright

10. Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee - Michael W. Smith/Annointed

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An overlooked masterpiece., March 21, 2001

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Mark Baker (Santa Clarita, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Utmost for His Highest the Covenant (Audio CD)

This CD was released 8 months after the huge success of the first My Utmost for His Highest project. Unfortunately, it failed to sell in the same numbers as the first. I will admit that at first, I didn't like it as much as the first. But it has grown on me, and now I like it more.

In my mind, one of the reasons it failed to sell in the same numbers as the first is that it doesn't have the name recognition the first did. While the first had Amy Grant, 4Him, Point of Grace, etc., this one has Anointed, Clay Crosse, Greg Long, and Lisa Bevill, among others. Michael W. Smith does make a return visit for two songs, the incredible SOMEDAY (SET THE CHILDREN FREE) and a recording with Anointed of JOYFUL, JOYFUL that's similar to Crown Him with Many Crowns from I'll Lead You Home.

Still, the reason this CD is so powerful is because of the overall theme and message of the songs. The idea was to release a collection around God's covenant with us and our response to it. When I really sat down and listened to the CD with that in mind, I was blown away. Some of the lyrics include: "I have made a promise/And so it will be...I belong to you/And you to Me." "I say it's a promise/A covenant, a destiny/I will come to set My children free." Susan Ashton contributes a beautiful version of Psalm 121 taken almost word for word from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible. By the time I reach the response to God, I find it easy to be praying "I promise all of my ways" and can claim the promise that "We will follow You, knowing You'll lead us through." The two instrumental songs, incorporating melodies from the other songs, add to the reflective mood.

This CD belongs in every Christian home. It is a great reminder of Who is ultimately in control of our lives and our world, and what He has promised to those who believe in Him.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!, May 28, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: My Utmost for His Highest the Covenant (Audio CD)

I loved this CD as much as the first one. If you have read Oswald Chamber's book, heard the first CD or are looking for an inspirational religious CD with music to please every taste, you have to buy this CD!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars When I'm tired or low, this CD definitely lifts my spirit!, July 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: My Utmost for His Highest the Covenant (Audio CD)

The technical mixing of the CD is top quality! We have a surround sound home theater system, and you can hear every instrument and voice distinctly. The separation is superb! The music is annointed and Jesus' presence enters as you praise Him and listen to this music. I would highly recommend this CD to anyone that wants to enter into God's presence.