Shout to the Lord

Darlene Zschech

About Shout to the Lord

"Shout to the Lord" is a praise and worship song written by Christian worship leader Darlene Zschech in 1993. It was published by Hillsong Music Australia. It has also been covered by Don Moen, Carman, Natalie Grant, Skillet, Matt Redman, Jim Brickman, Randy Travis, Lincoln Brewster, John Tesh and Sandi Patty. On 9 April 2008, "Shout to the Lord" was the closing song on Idol Gives Back, sung by the remaining eight contestants of American Idol and a gospel choir. The lyrics of the song were altered, changing the word "Jesus" to "Shepherd" in the first line, without the approval of Zschech or Hillsong Church. At the request of the song's publishers, the song was performed again at the opening of the next show the following night, this time using the original lyrics. The studio version of the performance charted at number 43 in the Billboard Hot 100, based on digital download sales alone. 


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2004
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My Jesus, my Saviour
Lord there is none like You
All of my days I want to praise
The wonders of Your mighty love

My comfort, my shelter
Tower of refuge and strength
Let every breath, all that I am
Never cease to worship You

Shout to the Lord all the Earth, let us sing
Power and majesty, praise to the King
Mountains bow down and the seas will roar
At the sound of Your name

I sing for joy at the work of Your hand
Forever I'll love You, forever I'll stand
Nothing compares to the promise I have
In You

My Jesus, my Saviour
Lord there is none like You
All of my days I want to praise
The wonders of Your mighty love

You're my comfort
(My comfort)
And my shelter
(My shelter)
You're my tower of refuge and strength
Let every breath, all that I am
Never cease to worship You

Shout to the Lord all the Earth, let us sing
Power and majesty, praise to the King
Mountains bow down and the seas will roar
At the sound of Your name

I sing for joy at the work of Your hand
Forever I'll love You, forever I'll stand
Nothing compares to the promise I have
In You

Oh shout to the Lord all the Earth, let us sing
Power and majesty, praise to the King
Mountains bow down and the seas will roar
At the sound of Your name

I sing for joy at the work of Your hand
Forever I'll love You, forever I'll stand
Nothing compares to the promise I have
In You

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Darlene Zschech

Darlene Joyce Zschech ( /dɑrˈliːn ˈtʃɛk/; born Steinhardt on 8 September 1965 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia) is an Australian Pentecostal Christian worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith. more »

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Written by: Darlene Joyce Zschech

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8 facts about this song

Song Composition and Release
"Shout to the Lord" is a contemporary worship song composed by Australian singer-songwriter Darlene Zschech in 1993. - The song was recorded and published by Hillsong Church, a popular Australian Christian Church known for its music production. - It first appeared on the Hillsong album "People Just Like Us", which was released in July 1994. - Later, it became a standard worship song, appearing on many church music compilations.
Darlene Zschech's Role
As the original composer, Darlene Zschech performed "Shout to the Lord" solo first. - She then went on to become the worship pastor and principal artist of Hillsong.
Global Impact
"Shout to the Lord" was an international success and is a globally recognized praise and worship song. It has been translated into numerous languages. - By the late 1990s, it had been sung by an estimated 25-30 million churchgoers every week.
Cover Versions
Many artists, including famous Christian singer Lincoln Brewster, have covered "Shout to the Lord". - Lincoln Brewster included his rendition in his 2005 studio album "All To You... Live".
Randy Travis's Version
American country music and gospel singer Randy Travis released a version of "Shout to the Lord" in 2005 - His rendition appeared on his album "Glory Train: Songs of Faith, Worship, and Praise".
Awards and Recognitions
In 1997, "Shout to the Lord" was nominated for Song of the Year at the Dove Awards — an accolade by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the Christian music industry. - It was also worshipped at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards when it was included as part of the medley in the opening.
Critiques
The song received wide acclaim from mainstream critics and Christian reviewers. It has been described as an "anthem of the global church". - Some argue, however, that its success is a reflection of the shift in worship style over the past few decades from traditional hymns to contemporary worship songs.
Cultural Influence
"Shout to the Lord" has been featured in popular culture, including mainstream television shows like American Idol. - Despite some initial backlash for including religious content, the song was performed by the American Idol's Top 8 on the show's charity episode, "Idol Gives Back" in 2008.

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