Hymn of Heaven

This is my new favourite to listen to in the car, although I'm keen to sit down and study the lyrics, which are not always clear in the car. I love the strength of the title song - such powerful words of hope, offering victory and a future. I love the mix of familiar and new songs, as well as the mixture of praise songs with those that are more worshipful. Certainly keeps me centered on God during my busy day.

Though Phil Wickham has had been releasing music since 2003, he wasn't propelled to superstardom until """"This is Amazing Grace"""" hit #1 on the Billboard's Christian Airplay chart in 2014. """"Grace"""" not only became a RIAA-certified platinum single, but it also became a worship staple across many churches. """"Living Hope"""" and this album's lead single """"Battle Belongs"""" have become worthy successors, both of them have topped the chart and they have found a place among the worship song set of countless churches. \\n\\nAfter a three year wait in between albums, Wickham is back with his eighth career album Hymn of Heaven. Teaming up with Bethel's Brian Johnson, Kalley Kelligenthal, and Brandon Lake, Hillsong's Chris Davenport, Passion's Sean Curran and Melodie Malone as co-songwriters, Wickham doesn't seem to be able to do any wrong (at least not on paper). Sure enough, there are some future classics here. The title cut """"Hymn of Heaven"""" lives up to its titular: it has a strong hymnic structure with well-crafted words that speak of the day we will meet Christ face to face. The bombastic """"Battle Belongs"""" boasts some thought-provoking lines, gorgeously illustrating our submission and Christ's active involvement in our lives: """"So when I fight, I'll fight on my knees/With my hands lifted high/On the battle belongs to You. """"