Word of God Speak

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About Word of God Speak

"Word of God Speak" is a song by Christian rock band MercyMe. Written by Bart Millard and Pete Kipley, "Word of God Speak" uses sparse instrumentation, featuring only piano and strings to accompany Millard's vocals. The lyrics to "Word of God Speak" reflect on the idea that it is impossible to speak of an infinite God with a limited vocabulary. Released as the second single from MercyMe's 2002 album Spoken For, Billboard magazine ranked the song at the top spot on their 2000s decade-end Christian Songs and Hot Christian AC charts. "Word of God Speak" spent 23 weeks atop the Billboard Christian Songs chart, the fifth longest running record for that chart; it spent a total of 76 weeks on that chart altogether. It also topped the Billboard Hot Christian AC chart and the Radio & Records Christian AC and INSPO charts, and peaked at No. 25 on the Christian CHR chart. "Word of God Speak" also won the Dove Awards for Song of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year at the 35th GMA Dove Awards. 


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I'm finding myself at a loss for words
And the funny thing is it's okay
The last thing I need is to be heard
But to hear what You would say

Word of God speak
Would you pour down like rain
Washing my eyes to see
Your majesty
To be still and know
That you're in this place
Please let me stay and rest
In your holiness
Word of God speak

I'm finding myself in the midst of You
Beyond the music, beyond the noise
All that I need is to be with You
And in the quiet hear Your voice

I'm finding myself at a loss for words
And the funny thing is it's okay

I'm finding myself at a loss for words
And the funny thing is it's okay

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MercyMe

MercyMe is an American Christian rock band founded in Greenville, Texas. The band consists of vocalist Bart Millard, keyboardist James Bryson, percussionist Robby Shaffer, bassist Nathan Cochran and guitarists Michael Scheuchzer and Barry Graul. more »

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Written by: BART MILLARD, PETE KIPLEY, PETER C. KIPLEY

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11 facts about this song

Song Release
"Word of God Speak" by MercyMe was released in 2003.
Billboard Performance
It topped the Billboard Christian Songs chart for a record-tying 23 weeks, making it one of the successful singles in the history of Christian music.
Album Inclusion
The song is the second track on MercyMe's album "Spoken For" that was released in 2002.
Songwriters
The song was written by band members Bart Millard and Pete Kipley.
Awards and Nominations
The song was nominated for "Song of the Year" at the 35th annual Dove Awards in 2004 and won the award for "Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year".
Song Theme
The song's lyrics emphasize the idea of silent prayer and the need for personal connection with God.
Inspiration behind the song
The lead vocalist of MercyMe, Bart Millard, explained that the song was born out of a writer's block period. He claimed that the lyrical content transpired when he realized that sometimes, it's better to keep silence and let God speak to you.
Popularity
"Word of God Speak" became a MercyMe's signature song, often ranking high on Christian charts and receiving good reviews from music critics.
Impact on Christian music genre
This song is one of the highlights of the contemporary Christian music (CCM) genre, contributing to the broader acceptance and popularity of CCM.
Music Video
The official music video for "Word of God Speak" features the band members in an abstract, computer-enhanced setting, visually interpreting mood and message of the song.
Cover versions
Numerous Christian artists and bands have performed and recorded their versions of "Word of God Speak," confirming its impact and popularity in the Christian music scene.

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  • TimMcStudy
    I had heard some say that the Word of God is alive and does speak when we seek it properly. One day God hinted He was ready to speak of America's frightening condition. The Maker of all things made hinted in three ways about Samson. Those hints led me to hold a new Holy Bible, wondering where Samson was, gave me confidence the Maker of answers had one waiting for my trusting finger.

    When I looked my finger was on the upper left of my Bible's left page, exactly upon Judges 14. There, Samson had already become dedicated to God's service through God's chosen people, Israel.

    There, Samson goes out to seek a wife among the Philistines, the oppressors of Israelites then. Soon after, Samson proved to be God's deliverer of Israelites from that oppression. After Samson's purpose began being fulfilled, Samson chose to prefer his selfish wants, as many Americans including myself do today.

    When his purpose seemed lost forever, Samson was blinded permanently and bound for gloating by the Philistines to their vast temple for a false god. While hundreds of leading Philistines were celebrating their victory over Samson, he prayed again to serve God one last time. God answered, Samson strained again with incredible strength and collapsed that very temple upon the gloating oppressors and himself, making the eventual freedom of Isreal real.

    amson was my divine personal notice that America's freedom is in the Maker's hands; that our personal allegiance to the Liberty and Justice for All matters; that our personal oaths to keep the Creator endowed equal unalienable rights of All our neighbors matters; that the Maker does speak through His living Word.

    amson was my proof the words of "Word of God Speak" are indeed true. Today my concern must be that "To whom much is given, of him much is expected".
     
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