[Edited: Something extra added at the end worthy of note.]
Brings me to my knees every time I hear this. I sing it during my evening prayers. I think no other words are necessary. Lord’s blessing this Lord’s Day Morning! Dedicated to all believers in Christ across the globe. And to all those who will be so in the future as long as it is called “Today!”
“God again set a certain day, calling it “Today.” This he did when a long time later he spoke through David, as in the passage already quoted:
“Today, if you hear his voice,
do not harden your hearts.”
Hebrews 4:7
Phil Driscoll gave up a very lucrative recording contract in the Blues category. Instead, he did it to record music praising his newfound Savior only, and his music found a new depth of meaning.
His recording of “I Exalt Thee” expresses his depth of heart in giving up earthly riches for the authentic and eternal freedom he found in Christ. His version is a very personal and profoundly reflective joy of being. (Approximately 1984-ish).
Toward the middle of this recording the background instruments begin emerging, as though the instruments of heaven are gathering about him in support of his humble adoration and praise of our Savior.
Me too G.W.
When I play the piano (my alone time) I often launch into “I Exalt Thee” as a tag onto a particularity meaningful song. When the sun is rising…or setting. Often.
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Thanks, Gary. I hear so many of God’s attributes of grace emanating from within it, all culminating in a deep peace for a fretful soul.
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A favorite song of mine as well GW! Every once in a while it makes the song docket on a Sunday morning and it is so powerful hearing it sung by a congregation acapella. You are absolutely right “No other words are needed.”
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Thank you so much, Beth! The song is one of my Ebenezers because of the timing it came into my life when I first really heard it from the Spirit of my heart.
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Oh yeah! I had to listen to that one! I think the Holy Spirit is going around pouring triple doses of his fire on people. And making a show of it! God bless you GW!
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Thank you so much, daughter of the King! He is indeed! Be richly Blessed!
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One of my favourites I haven’t heard for a while.
Thank you GW. A beautiful way to exalt our Triune God.
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Thank you, Crissy! May the Savior of our soul bless you throughout your week!
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Phil 4:23
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This is quite a simple but utterly beautiful hymn of praise, thank you brother for reminding me of it today.
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You are very welcome, brother. And thank you for your consistent encouragement in your daily devotionals.
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oh yeah!
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Amen!🙏
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I too remember the power of that simple song, especially when sung a cappella, as Beth pointed out above. I’d never heard it played by Phil himself. Thank you so much for sharing!
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You are most welcome. Thank you for stopping by.
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This one of my favorite hymns because it is an actual worship song. Tha k you for sharing it
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I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Kasi. It’s one of my favorites, too! God bless you!
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