Worship God

Rebecca St. James

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 26, 2002)
• Original Release Date: February 26, 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Forefront
• ASIN: B000060NUZ
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #115,292 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fresh, powerful music with depth., March 9, 2002

By A Customer

Rebecca's new Worship God CD is the best worship album by one artist that I've ever heard. While sticking to the original melodies for the familiar songs and not doing anything too outrageous with the new ones, this album has a depth and power that you don't normally hear.

"Let My Words Be Few" is a great start to this album. Not too slow, not too heavy, it's a wonderful introduction to entering a time of worship with God. The only complaint I have about this song is Rebecca's signature "whine" at the ends of certain words. A lot of people are bothered by this, but have no fear, this is the only song where it really sticks out.

"Song of Love" is my favorite song on the album. Rebecca's voice has matured so much since her release of "God", and on this cut, you can *tell*. I was thrilled with the singability of this one, considering that it's brand new. I love the chorus. "The heavens declare You are God / And the mountains rejoice..."

I hadn't heard "Breathe" before I bought this album, and I assumed it was a brand new song. I was pleasantly surprised when I found out that it was a marvelous version of the song "This Is the Air I Breathe". It's the best version I've heard of this beautiful worship song so far.

"God of Wonders" doesn't have anything special in it, but if you love the song, here's a remake. I was surprised that they decided to re-do such a recent song, and I still like the original version better.

"Lamb of God" has pumping, powerful sound and lyrics straight out the Bible. I had the opportunity to sing this with a huge audience at one of Rebecca's concerts. Excellent.

"Above All" isn't my favorite worship song, but I really like Rebecca's treatment of it. She speeds it up a tad, which helps.

"Better is One Day" -- see my comments for "Above All". Same thing.

"Quiet You" is wonderful. An original song, the words also come directly from Scripture. Almost sounds like an edgy rock ballad.

"More Than the Watchmen" is milder than the rest of the songs on the album, and it's very pretty. I like the harmony on the title phrase.

I didn't know you could put "It Is Well" to a solid beat, but Rebecca has done it! If you're tired of super-slow church hymns, give this one a listen.

"You" is also milder, and the lyrics are a personal prayer from Rebecca to God. Very pretty.

More than anything, this is a CD you can play and forget about who is singing and focus on God. Rebecca's sold-out heart comes shining through, and it is a joy to listen to her worship her Savior. I am inspired to worship whenever I listen.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It IS Revolutionary...She Does It Again!!!, March 11, 2002

By	Shawn (OKC, OK, USA) - See all my reviews

I have wanted to post my review of RSJ's "Worship GOD" for quite some time on here, and after reading the 3-star review given to this album, I am REALLY eager to post my review. The saying of this album not being revolutionary is far from the truth.

MY REVIEW:
Rebecca St. James is back...and better than ever. With her sixth studio release, Worship God, she decided to in fact do a worship album. It is no surprise. I knew eventually RSJ would release another worship album, because that is how she got her start 10 years ago with her indie release, Refresh My Heart. Don't believe the misconception you hear a lot about this album being 'another worship album'. It's not. Yeah, not all of it is original, but on most of those non-original songs, RSJ breathes new life to those usually slower tunes such as "Let My Words Be Few", the album's first single "Breathe", "Above All", and the classic hymn "It Is Well With My Soul" (which on the track listing is actually "It Is Well"). She also changes the sound to "God Of Wonders" with some awesome guitar work, and "Better Is One Day" with a bit of an edgier side to it. Perhaps the highlights on the album are in fact the original tunes. The amazing "Song Of Love", which is my personal favorite from the album, is screaming 'soon-to-be worship classic'. It is a medium tempo song that shows nature's and our love for God. The chorus sums it up: The heavens declare you are God / And the mountains rejoice / The ocean's cry "Alleluia" / As we worship You, Lord / For this is our song of Love. "Lamb Of God" is another original song that gives a pop/rock feel like maybe no other song here. The synthesizers on this song rock, as do the amazing lyrics. The next original is "Quiet You With My Love", a song taken from Zephaniah 3:17. It is a song from God's perspective to us telling us to rest and He will quiet us and take care of us. This is probably the rockiest edged song on the album, bringing out the much rockier side of RSJ. The final original is "You", a pressing love song to God that showcases Rebecca's talent to soar on any song; slow, medium, or fast. It is the slowest song on the album and it is by far one of the best RSJ has ever done. The lyrics are simple, but that's what the song is. A simple love song to our Creator. Their is also a song that is not new and not really that well-known of a worship song on this record. It is "More Than The Watchmen", a song comparing us to the watchmen of Bible times waiting for morning, and our souls waiting for God. This is also a new sound for RSJ on this song, and she is successful with it. There is also a hidden track that a lot of people will remember from RSJ's Pray album, "Omega". This version, however, is different. It is a rock remix that brings the house down. A great way to end the album. Rebecca decided to continue on with producer Matt Bronleewe on this project, and it's a great thing she did. Rebecca St. James soars on Worship God. This is NOT just another worship album. It is one that gives new life to some well-known classics and gives some soon-to-be classic fresh, new tunes. Above anyhing else, it brings you into deep worship, which is what really matters. Not only does this album bring amazing presence of God and want to worship, but it showcases that stellar music as well. Another thing that is great about it, Rebecca ties in the pop/adult contemporary sound along with the rock sound. So there is something for everyone here. This is a very successful worship project that will forever be a classic.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In Spirit & Truth, March 12, 2002

By	FoNZ (Antioch, California United States) - See all my reviews

I am a chritian teenager and this album is awesome Rebbeca not only sings with all her heart but she lives for God daily. This is evident through her spirit filled songs. Thanks Rebbeca for encouraging me to go in the direction of purity.