World's Best Praise & Worship Songs Vol. 4

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
We at Integrity Muic believe part of our calling is to harvest what God is doing and share it throughout the world; to date we serve 146 countries. In the World's Best Praise & Worship series, we've tried to gather the best and most proven worship songs from around the world. Though these songs range from formal to simple, from exuberant to peaceful, they all bear at least one thing in common; they have all become a welcomed part of our worship experience.

World's Best Praise & Worship Songs Vol. 4, Music, World's Best Praise & Worship
World's Best Praise & Worship: Days of Elijah
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS CD!!
  • THIS IS A CD YOU WILL WEAR OUT!
World's Best Praise & Worship: Days of Elijah
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  1. Revival in Belfast
  2. No God Like Jehovah
  3. Come Heal This Land: Live Worship From Northern Ireland Featuring Robin Mark
  4. Revival in Belfast II

ASIN: B00005A8GC
Release Date: 2001-03-06

Tracks:

  1. The Power Of Your Love
  2. Days Of Elijah
  3. Open The Eyes Of My Heart
  4. My Redeemer Lives
  5. Let Everything That Has Breath
  6. Holy Spirit Rain Down
  7. Eagle's Wings
  8. I Give You My Heart
  9. How Great Thou Art
  10. Stand Up And Give Him The Praise
  11. Lord Most High
  12. Let Your Glory Fall
  13. He Knows My Name
  14. Knowing You (All I Once Held Dear)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS CD!!.......2007-06-21

What an awesome worship experience!! Put it in, lift your hands, and praise the Lord!!

5 out of 5 stars THIS IS A CD YOU WILL WEAR OUT!.......2007-02-09

One of my lifelong favorite cd's, it's release heralded the NEW THING That God is doing in the world. It is a perfect cd for worship and intimacy with God even at home, in a prayer group or for churches. It came out a few years ago but is timeless! I wore my cd out! So did my daughter!
World's Best Praise & Worship Volume 2
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A true Blessing..
World's Best Praise & Worship Volume 2

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000028F3W
Release Date: 1999-09-14

Tracks:

  1. He Is Exalted
  2. Firm Foundation
  3. God Is Good All The Time
  4. Celebrate The Lord Of Love
  5. God Is Good All The Time
  6. God Is The Strength Of My Heart
  7. Emmanuel
  8. Jesus, Name Above All Names
  9. Holy Ground
  10. Holy Ground (Standing On)
  11. The Power Of Your Love
  12. Worthy, You Are Worthy
  13. Mighty Is Our God
  14. There Is None Like You
  15. Highest Place
  16. Lord You Have My Heart
  17. No Other Name

Album Description

We at Integrity Music believe part of our calling is to harvest what God is doing and share it throughout the world; to date we serve 140 countries. In the World's Best Praise and Worship Series, we've tried to gather the best and most proven worship songs from around the world. Though these songs range from formal to simple, from exuberant to peaceful, they all bear at least one thing in common; they have all become a welcomed part of our worship experience. It is our prayer that this collection of proven songs touches you as strongly as it has us.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A true Blessing.........1999-09-26

It has been a blessing to me. When I felt myself swaying from His word, it gave me strength. I mostly listen at night when talking with my Lord. Don't miss this purchase, it is terrific.
World's Best Messianic
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Music to live by
  • A GREAT COMBIANATION OF THE BEST MESSIANIC PRAISE MUSIC.
  • average songs
  • ANOINTED AND AWESOME PRAISE & WORSHIP
  • World's Best Messanic
World's Best Messianic
World's Best Praise & Worship
Manufacturer: Integrity -- Word --
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  1. Messianic Praise & Worship Collection

ASIN: B00004KH7G
Release Date: 2000-03-02

Tracks:

  1. Shouts of Joy
  2. Sing for Joy in the Lord/Shouts of Joy
  3. Roni Roni Bat Zion
  4. Jesus Christ is Lord
  5. The Walls Will Come Down
  6. The Heavens Must Roll Back
  7. Jesus Christ is Lord
  8. The Mighty One of Israel
  9. Not By Might Nor Power
  10. He Shall Reign
  11. The Shout of El Shaddai
  12. We Have Overcome
  13. Arise O Lord
  14. Praise Adonai
  15. The Song of Moses
  16. The Lord is Building Jerusalem
  17. The God of Israel is Mighty
  18. Blow The Trumpet in Zion
  19. Make a Joyful Noise
  20. Kadosh
  21. Days of Elijah

Album Description

We at Integrity Music believe part of our calling is to harvest what God is doing and share it throughout the world; to date, we serve 140 countries. In the World's Best Praise and Worship series, we've tried to gather the best and most proven worship songs from around the world. Though these songs ranges from formal to simple, from exuberant to peaceful, they all bear at least one thing in common; they have all become a welcomed part of our worship experience.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Music to live by.......2007-01-09

This is music that wakes you up spiritually and physically. You can't listen to it and stay discouraged. It makes me want to get up and dance before the Lord and I am an arthritic senior citizen. It lifts me up emotionally and spiritually. It is pure joy and worship.

5 out of 5 stars A GREAT COMBIANATION OF THE BEST MESSIANIC PRAISE MUSIC........2002-02-14

THIS CD GIVES YOU THE FEELING OF BEING UPLIFETED
AND CHEERED ON AT THE SAME TIME.
I LOVE TO JUST RELAX WITH IT AND SING ALONG.
I DON'T THINK YOU CAN HELP PARICIPATING.
I CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF IT.
TURN THE TV OFF AND ENJOY.
ALTHOUGH SOME OF THE TRACKS ARE ON OTHER CDS,
THIS IS A WONDERFUL COMBINATION OF MY FAVORITE ONES.
I AM THRILLED TO HAVE FOUND IT.

3 out of 5 stars average songs.......2002-01-12

I listend to the cd twice.I enjoyed it,but the voices are the same on almost every song.There should be more lead voice changes,even though the lead man is good. It's a nice change to listen to with some nice worship songs,though the songs due tend to run into one another without much of a change (example tempo),particularily the first part of the cd.Overall the cd is an average production.

5 out of 5 stars ANOINTED AND AWESOME PRAISE & WORSHIP.......2001-08-23

ONE OF THE MOST ANOINTED AND POWERFUL PRAISE AND WORSHIP CD'S I HAVE HEARD. TRULY ONE OF DON MOEN'S BEST ALBUMS. I ESPECIALLY LIKE THE LONG PLAY. GET YOUR MONIES WORTH ON THIS ONE. MAKES ME WANN SHOUT! HELLEJUAH!

5 out of 5 stars World's Best Messanic.......2001-05-31

This is an awesome work. For those listeners who want to put everything aside and worship this is a must.
World's Best Praise & Worship
Average customer rating: Not rated
    World's Best Praise & Worship

    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    1. World's Best Praise & Worship: Praise & Worship

    ASIN: B00000JGM0
    Release Date: 1999-03-16

    Tracks:

    1. Celebrate Jesus
    2. Ancient of Days
    3. Majesty
    4. Lord, I Lift Your Name On High
    5. Victory Chant
    6. Shine, Jesus, Shine
    7. We Bring The Sacrifice Of Praise
    8. I Worship You Almighty God
    9. Shout To The Lord
    10. Give Thanks
    11. Glorify Thy Name
    12. I Exalt Thee
    13. More Precious Than Silver
    14. As The Deer
    15. Change My Heart, Oh God
    16. Blessed Be The Lord God Almighty

    Album Description

    We at Integrity Music believe part of our calling is to harvest what God is doing and share it throughout the world; to date we serve 140 countries. In The World's Best Praise & Worship series, we've tried to gather the best and most proven worship songs from around the world. Though these songs range from formal to simple, from exuberant to peaceful, they all bear at least one thing in common; they have all become a welcomed part of our worship experience. It is our prayer that this collection of proven songs touches you as stongly as it has us. - Michael Coleman President, Integrity Incorporated
    World's Best Praise & Worship: Praise & Worship
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • World' Best Praise & Worship Is One of the Best!
    • World's Best Praise & Worship (Vol 1)
    World's Best Praise & Worship: Praise & Worship
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: Sony
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    1. World's Best Praise & Worship: Praise & Worship, Vol. 2
    2. World's Best Praise & Worship

    ASIN: B00000I929
    Release Date: 1999-03-16

    Tracks:

    1. Celebrate Jesus - Gary Oliver
    2. Ancient Of Days - Jamie HarvillGary Sadler
    3. Majesty - Jack Hayford
    4. Lord, I Lift Your Name On High - Rick Founds
    5. Victory Chant - Joseph Vogels
    6. Sine, Jesus, Shine - Graham Kendrick
    7. We Bring The Sacrifice Of Praise - Kirk Dearman
    8. I Worship You Almighty God - Sondra Corbett Wood
    9. Shout To The Lord - Darlene Zschech
    10. Give Thanks - Henry Smith
    11. Glorify Thy Name - Donna Adkins
    12. I Exalt Thee - Pete Sanchez Jr.
    13. More Precious Than Silver - Lynn DeShazo
    14. As The Deer - Martin J. Nystrom
    15. Change My Heart, Oh God - Eddie Espinosa
    16. Blessed Be The Lord God Almighty - Bob Fits

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars World' Best Praise & Worship Is One of the Best!.......2000-06-15

    "This CD continues to uplift my spirits, no matter how many times I listen to it. Listening to it is like being at a contemporary Christian concert. These songs inspire me and put me in a worshipful frame of mind. They are contemporary, yet very reverent. I recommend this CD to all of my Christian friends."

    5 out of 5 stars World's Best Praise & Worship (Vol 1).......2000-06-14

    This CD is a joy and inspiration! I always feel uplifted when I play - and sing along with - this CD . Almost all the songs were new to me when I bought the CD, now they're old friends.
    The World's Best Praise & Worship: Acoustic Worship
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      The World's Best Praise & Worship: Acoustic Worship
      Various Artists
      Manufacturer: Sony
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00000JH0I
      Release Date: 1999-07-06

      Tracks:

      1. We Will Embrace Your Move - Darrell Evans
      2. The River Is Here - Andy Park
      3. I Belong To A Mighty God - Lynn DeShazo
      4. Because We Believe - Babct Gordon/Jamie Harvill
      5. Wind Of god - Gary Sadler
      6. But For Your Grace - Rita Balache
      7. I Need :You More - Lindell Cooley/Bruce Haynes
      8. Whom Shally I Fear - Darrell Evans
      9. Opoen The Eyes Of My Heaart - Paul Baloche
      10. Let The River Flow - Darrell Evans
      11. Let The Rain Of Your Presence - Danny Chambers
      12. I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever - Martin Smith
      13. Amen - Bob Fitts
      The Best Worship Songs In The World
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        The Best Worship Songs In The World
        Various
        Manufacturer: Integrity Music
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        Praise & WorshipPraise & Worship | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B000PSISQK
        Release Date: 2007-04-17

        Tracks:

        1. Not Forgotten-Israel & New Breed
        2. Open The Eyes Of My Heart-Oslo Gospel Choir
        3. Majestic - Lincoln Brewster
        4. Today - Brian Doerksen
        5. Here I Am to Worship-Eoghan Heaslip
        6. Your Name - Paul Baloche
        7. Still/Be Still And Know - Don Moen
        8. Rain Down - Delirious?
        9. Salvation Is Here - Hillsong United
        10. Before The Throne Of God Above - Promise Keepers(PK7)
        11. Be Unto Your Name - Robin Mark
        12. I Am Free - New Life Worship w/ Ross Parsley
        13. Praise Adonai - Paul Wilbur
        14. You Shine - Brian Doerksen
        15. At The Foot Of The Cross-Kathryn Scott
        16. Shout Your Fame-Hillsong London
        17. All The Earth-Parachute Band
        18. Ancient Of Days - Oslo Gospel Choir
        19. Alpha And Omega - Israel & New Breed
        20. Lord Have Mercy - Eoghan Heaslip
        21. Chasing After You - Bethany Live w/Jonathan Stockstill
        22. Revelation Song-Gateway Worship
        23. Worthy Is The Lamb - Hillsong
        24. All The Earth Will Sing Your Praises - Paul Baloche
        25. Days Of Elijah - Robin Mark

        Product Description

        The biggest and best worship songs today are being written and sung by artists all around the world. The Best Worship Songs In The World is a 2 CD collection of 25 of these top songs that will give the listener an incredible experience of worshiping God through song. Featuring top artists such as Paul Baloche, Lincoln Brewster, Delirious?, Hillsong, and Israel & New Breed, this is a must have collection for worship music consumers.
        World's Best Praise & Worship Vol. 7 - This Is The Day
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          World's Best Praise & Worship Vol. 7 - This Is The Day

          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD
          ASIN: B00005PJ5S
          Release Date: 2001-08-28

          Tracks:

          1. Every Move I Make
          2. Everyday
          3. Sing For Joy
          4. Come Now Is The Time To Worship
          5. Lord Have Mercy
          6. It's Time
          7. This Is The Day
          8. For The Lord Is Good
          9. God Of Wonders
          10. Lord You're Worthy
          11. All Creation Worships You
          12. There Is No Other Name
          13. Better Is One Day
          14. Agnus Dei

          Album Description

          It's our calling to harvest praise & worship music from around the world and then to share it with you. The World's Best Praise & Worship series gathers the best of these great songs and combines them into powerful collections. In "This Is The Day," you'll find favorites like Jennifer Carrozza's "Every Move I Make" along with great new recordings like "God Of Wonders," "Everyday" or the inspiring title track. The NEW addition to this great-selling series is called "World's Best Praise & Worship - This Is The Day.
          The Best Of Christmas
          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
          • i love it
          The Best Of Christmas

          Manufacturer: Madacy Records
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B000025F8U
          Release Date: 2004-10-19

          Tracks:

          1. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Russian State Chorus
          2. Holy City - Russian State Chorus
          3. Holiday Concerto, No. 15 - Russian State Chorus
          4. What Child Is This - Russian State Chorus
          5. Good King Wenceslas - Russian State Chorus
          6. Amen Chorus - Russian State Chorus
          7. Panis Angelicus - Russian State Chorus
          8. Oh Holy Night - Russian State Chorus
          9. Amazing Grace - Russian State Chorus
          10. Quiet Light - Russian State Chorus
          11. Praise the Lord's Name - Russian State Chorus
          12. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - Russian State Chorus
          13. Ave Maria - Russian State Chorus
          14. Hallelujah Chorus - Russian State Chorus

          Tracks:

          1. O Come All Ye Faithful - The Red Army Chorus
          2. O Little Town of Bethlehem - The Red Army Chorus
          3. O Tannenbaum - The Red Army Chorus
          4. Carol of the Bells - The Red Army Chorus
          5. Pray to the Lord - The Red Army Chorus
          6. Holly and the Ivy - The Red Army Chorus
          7. Once in a Royal David's City - The Red Army Chorus
          8. 12 Days of Christmas - The Red Army Chorus
          9. Ave Maria - The Red Army Chorus
          10. Ding, Dong, Merrily on High - The Red Army Chorus
          11. White Christmas - The Red Army Chorus
          12. First Noel - The Red Army Chorus
          13. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear - The Red Army Chorus
          14. On the Day Christ Was Born - The Red Army Chorus
          15. Singing Angels - The Red Army Chorus
          16. Joy to the World - The Red Army Chorus
          17. Auld Lang Syne - The Red Army Chorus
          18. Hooray for Christmas - The Red Army Chorus

          Tracks:

          1. Jingle Bells
          2. I Saw Three Ships
          3. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
          4. Silent Night
          5. I Walked Away
          6. Kaliada
          7. Deck the Halls
          8. Toyland
          9. Let It Snow
          10. Concerto (We Praised the Lord)
          11. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
          12. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
          13. Lone Star
          14. Away in the Manger
          15. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
          16. We Sing for You, The Happy Child
          17. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
          18. Little Drummer Boy
          19. Jingle Bell Rock

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars i love it.......2007-01-09

          it is wonderful music. thank you very much. i really love it!
          Rutter: Gloria, and other sacred music
          Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
          • Gloria for the 2nd time, The Best grand recording !!!
          • Sweet but sturdy
          • Bravo!
          Rutter: Gloria, and other sacred music

          Manufacturer: Hyperion UK
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B00005COXM
          Release Date: 2001-06-12

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars Gloria for the 2nd time, The Best grand recording !!!.......2001-10-18

          This CD is highly recomended the grandeure of the work is done perfecly by the wallace collections and the polyphony itself. The most dramatic recording of anthems of rutter, happy to listen too a happy recording.

          4 out of 5 stars Sweet but sturdy.......2001-07-02

          The music of John Rutter consistently provokes mixed reactions amongst musical circles. There are those who cannot stand it, seeing it as tasteless and even annoying; some enjoy certain aspects of his output but do not love it all; some can find nothing but praise for it. As one who has performed various works and arrangements of his, I feel that it certainly can be overly 'saccharine' in the light of the other serious classical music being written today - yet it is unfailingly well-written, offering genuine challenges to those who perform it. And beyond all the sugary melodies and soupy harmonies, Rutter is capable of producing moments of real heart-wrenching emotion. Indeed, it says much of him that he can create memorable, 'hummable' tunes in an age wherein such a skill is perhaps looked upon as anachronistic.

          It certainly says much of Rutter that this is now the second disc that the elite Hyperion company have devoted entirely to his music. Those who know and love his "Requiem" through its many commercially-available recordings will recognise many similar elements in "Gloria," obviously a more exubrant and joyful concert work, which is presented here with an effective scoring for organ, brass and percussion. It is at a glance reminiscent of a concerto, with three movements (two loud and fast ones, sandwiching a slower central movement) and recurring themes that are tossed between chorus and accompaniment. The opening is immediately characteristic of Rutter: the combined rhythms and fanfare-like motifs make it sound almost like the opening to some hit musical, and contrast is provided by utterances of unaccompanied chorus in which harmony is the most interesting element. The second movement - "Domine Deus" - features a gently undulating, flute-like solo from the organ, which is worked through gentle brass chorales and beautifully crafted sung passages, with a genuinely moving use of solo sopranos and altos. The third movement - "Quoniam tu solus sanctus" - brings back the boppy nature of the first movement, and quite startlingly includes what appears to be a fugue in the chorus parts! As a whole, it is easy to see why this work is not perhaps as popular as the "Requiem," but it is no less full of worthwhile things to listen out for.

          The rest of the disc is made up of various church pieces, several of which are widely used as church anthems throughout England and beyond - "As the bridegroom to his chosen" and "Thy perfect love" are especially popular for their memorable tunes. Two of the unaccompanied works are quite arresting: "Come down, O love Divine," with its echoes of Herbert Howells and 'open ended' concluding cadence, and the tiny "Clare Benediction," dating from Rutter's time as Director of Music at that Cambridge College Chapel - for this, he provided his own text and the result is as potent as any large-scale choral masterpiece could be. There are also a few that are less well-known, and indeed one which has only recently been premiered - "I my Best-Beloved's am," first performed by Polyphony under Stephen Layton. These pieces (with the exception of "Praise the Lord, O my soul" and "Te Deum," which are accompanied by the same forces as in "Gloria") feature Rutter's own orchestrations, which can either heighten or ruin their effectiveness, depending upon your point of view - I was hoping to hear these with organ accompaniment, as they would be heard in a typcial church service. On the other hand, these arrangements show a fine sense of orchestral colour and demonstrate Rutter's penchant for making his music as useful as possible to all manner of performers, whether they specialise in the church or the concert platform.

          Polyphony make light work of this programme. The works with organ, brass and percussion, recorded in the generous but subtle acoustics of Winchester Cathedral, suffer slightly from a poor balance: I am surprised that Hyperion were unable to save the choir from being drowned in the loudest and most climactic moments, wherein we lose not only the words but (nearly!) the voices themselves. Then again, the problem might also have been solved by augmenting the choir with extra singers - Polyphony is after all a chamber choir, whereas "Gloria" was clearly intended for choral societies with hundreds of massed voices. The anthems fare much better: recorded in the dry acoustics of a London church, supported by the small but potent forces of the City of London Sinfonia, Polyphony really get to the heart of these pieces. Stephen Layton directs well too - fast pieces are treated with vigour whereas the slower and more intimate ones are allowed to 'breathe' in a natural way that avoids sounding "hammy."

          If you're approaching Rutter for the first time, I wouldn't recommend starting with this disc; the "Requiem" is a far better work to begin with. However, if you're already a 'Rutterphile,' then there is no reason to hesitate: this makes for rewarding listening.

          5 out of 5 stars Bravo!.......2001-06-15

          Being a fan of John Rutter, I found this new recording, on Hyperion label, of the Gloria and sacred music, one of the best yet. The choir and orchestra are to be commended on the delicate and yet vibrant performance. The Polyphony choir, though only consisting of about 25 voices, produces a powerful and well rounded sound. I really enjoyed this recording and it was great to hear a few new anthems. The sound was very clear and the choir's annunciation was well articulated, so that you hear every word. I have most of his works and a great admirer of the Cambridge Singers, though I will put this Hyperion recording there, right next to John Rutter's choir. I was pleased to hear that the organ, especially in the Gloria and Te Deum could be clearly heard, but not dominating the voices or the orchestra. A very balanced sound throughout. The Wallace Collection, added to the City of London Sinfonia, gave that very `Ruttorian' brassy sound. Very impressive! This wonderful recording is a real joy to listen to. Bravo!!!

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