'&charset='+document.charset : (document.characterSet ? Joel Figueroa)" from Center of Your Love EP, "Worthy of It All + All of the Glory" from Moments II, "You Always Restore ( The Winter Is Over )" from Moments II, "You and You Alone (feat. In 1995, Smith released his eighth album I'll Lead You Home, which combines the pop style of his secular albums with a touch of religious feel. She wasnt thinking about songwriting when it flowed from her spirit. This song is basically the same as Raise a Hallelujah by bethel. Product #: MN0185323. document.write ("'><\/scr"+"ipt>"); In 2002, Smith released a live concert DVD titled Worship, filmed live in Edmonton, Alberta at YC Alberta. I thought to myself, maybe they needed to hear those words over and over. If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there! Date: 2018. Just let go and give in to how You lead. For other people named Michael Smith, see, Mainstream venture and inspirational pop albums (19901999), Instrumental and live worship albums (20002003), Contemporary Christian albums (20042010), Orchestral instrumental, hymns, and studio worship albums (20112016), Grammy Award for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album, President's Council on Service and Civic Participation, "Michael W. Smith, Christian Music Icon, Leaving Provident For Capitol Christian", "Michael W. Smith Helps Compassion Gain Nearly 4,000 Sponsorships", "Lecrae, Lauren Daigle and Seth Mosely Win Big at Dove Awards", "Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Mission", "GMA Dove Awards Male Vocalist of the Year History", Michael W. Smith Reveals the "Wonder" of God's Grace: Review, "Christian concert in Draper on again despite lawsuit threat", "Michael W. Smith Announces Exclusive "Hymns" Release at Cracker Barrel", "Chart Moves: 'God's Not Dead' Sales Surge, London Grammar Gains, Karmin's Full-Length Arrives", "Christian Albums (link shows current list and at the bottom there's an archive for every week back to year 2000)", "Dove Awards 2014 Winners: Pre-Show Awards Given Out to Switchfoot, Skillet, Michael W. Smith, and More", "Interview with Michael W. Smith: 'You Won't Let Go', "The Black Keys Earn First No. I had not thought about using CCLI as part of my research on an artists intentions and thoughts behind their song. The full song is beautiful. Bridge: By Him alone. In 1994, Smith opened a teen club, named Rocketown, in Nashville, Tennessee (6th Avenue). [46], Smith was active in Billy Graham Crusades as well as Samaritan's Purse. Christmastime Michael W. Smith 7. Discover Awaken: The Surrounded Experience by Michael W. Smith released in 2019. So glad to see this much needed site! Artist: Elyssa Smith, UPPERROOM Album: Good Friday Year: 2022. It seems there a bit of confusion in the comments about the story of this song and UPPERROOM did a song story video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBN6mrptAWk) that explains the very spontaneous journey of the initial song, including the initial version thats the subject of review here. As do the writings of Paul and some of King Solomon. We've been experiencing it for a long time," Miller shares, "but we hadn't put anything out there, so we decided to prayerfully start releasing these moments, which were just nights of worship from our services. if (document.context) document.write ("&context=" + escape(document.context)); It was spontaneous in its origin! Elyssa will release her debut solo project "Wearing a Blindfold and Running" on March 19, 2021. Mother: Not Known. Surrounded (Fight My Battles) [Live] 1. While I am personally against such use, that is no reason to give it an overall 3/10 rating, especially since its Biblical score was high. The repetition honestly helps me be able to pray and cry out to God WHILE I am singing. I disliked the song, but played it on repeat, because the repetition met the cadence of attack I was under. He was born to parents Barbara Smith as his mother and oil refinery specialist father Paul Smith. In 2015, Smith starred as Cliff McArdle in the film adaptation of the best-selling book 90 Minutes in Heaven by Don Piper. Youre everything I hoped for Max loved the Lord.I think to truly understand this song you have to live it. WebMichael W. Smith - Surrounded (Fight My Battles) "Surrounded (Fight My Battles)" is a stirring worship anthem written by Elyssa Smith from Dallas, Texas-based The song Surrounded (Fight My Battles) is a worship song about trusting God to fight our battles for us. WebContemporary Christian legend Michael W. Smith has covered Elyssa Smith's #Surrounded (#FightMyBattles), and adds a complexity and wisdom to the song Jump 1 Hit songs, fourteen gold albums, and five platinum albums. document.write ("'><\/scr"+"ipt>"); His son was leading worship and from the looks of things, other children were sitting near me. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Why Michael W. Smiths version skips the verses, thereby crippling that wonderful message, is beyond me. There is more to the song than the chorus. Menu Log In I am happy for you! '&charset='+document.characterSet : '')); The Bridge and the next two lines are my best clues to contextualize this phrase, with the body representing Christs battered body and the cup representing His shed blood (seeMatthew 26:1730, Mark 14:1226, Luke 22:739, John. Thank you Beeb294 on Reddit for pointing this out! Probably the most powerful words in the chorus. 1 on the Radio & Records Charts and a music video for the song was released. Yeah I was disappointed today hearing Michael W Smiths version for the first time. Thank God our enemies who try to surround us are surrounded themselves! Michael W. Smith is married to Deborah Kay Davis. They have been married for 35 years since 5rd Sep 1981. They have five children: Ryan Smith, Whitney Katherine Smith-Mooring, Tyler Michael, Anna Elizabeth, and Emily Allison. He now resides in the Nashville suburbs and spends their time at his farm with his family. Or where shall I flee from your presence? Product Type: Musicnotes. An interesting choice for a section name! My criticism isnt so much about style, but more on how clear the lyrics are in terms of who they point to. Interlude. When its performed/produced by a superstar, it loses authenticity. Past Relationships: Joshua I cannot criticize them for this utilization of the pronoun I. WebFirst Verse C G D Em There's a table that You've prepared for me C G D Em In the presence of my enemies C G D It's Your body and Your blood You shed for me Em C G D Em This is how I fight my battles PreChorus G/B C D And I believe You've overcome Em G/B And I will lift my song of C D Praise for what You've done Chorus G C This is how I And I will lift my song of praise for what Youve done. It could be a responsorial Psalm in the way that the Roman Catholic Church often does things, where the priest will say something and the congregation responds out loud. You can analyze it until the cows come home but there is no denying there is anointing here and somebody can relate! In 1996, Smith opened his own record label, Rocketown Records. and "Kentucky Rose". In 1994, Smith made his acting debut as Billy Holden in Secret Adventures: "Shrug". 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