these two albums however, are worth every penny (and they are cheaper on amazon than in itunes right now). music is one of the ways i connect easily to the lord, so these two albums have really helped me worship christ during this season.
chris tomlin's album glory in the highest takes some familiar christmas songs that perhaps we have forgotten due to their familiarity and calls us back to worship. i love his version of "joy to the world" and "angels we have heard on high." (we will likely use those in kidstuff) "come though long expected jesus" is another favorite of mine (and not just because it is sung by christy nockels). anyway, most of the songs you have heard before, but these are some of the most worshipful versions i have heard. so just go ahead and buy it. you won't regret it.
andrew peterson's behold the lamb of god album is SO GOOD! it is not your typical, play in the background music. it is the kind of music that you need to pay attention to. the entire album tells a story, the story of jesus coming starting with the old testament. it is PERFECT for advent. in fact , if you have a chance to see this live, you need to go. i got to see it three years ago, and it messed me up! it was by far the most worshipful thing i did that christmas. it is not a cheesy christian concert (like i thought it was going to be). check here for tour dates. also, you need to buy the whole album, don't pick and choose songs on this one. you really need to hear the whole thing to hear the whole story. my favorite songs on the album are "deliver us", "labor of love", "behold the lamb of god".
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going to print off the lyrics to the Andrew Peterson to read with the girls - this is great stuff!
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