Reviewed by Tony Cummings

Of the hundreds of thousands of modern worship songs bombarding the world Church only a handful get the widest possible circulation. Now, as we all know, this difficult feat has been achieved by the husband and wife duo from North Carolina with their classic "No Longer Slaves" (first heard on Bethel Music's 'We Will Not Be Shaken' album). The bonus track "Radio Remix" of their gem is, not surprisingly, the absolute standout of 'Beautiful Surrender' and every time one hears Melissa's soulful entrance into the song halfway through one is powerfully impacted by the wonderful reminder that the chains of our bondage have been broken. Although there isn't quite another song or performance on this album quite up to those epic heights, the title track, the beautiful "So Much Grace" and the powerful "Outrageous Love" all demonstrate that the worshipping Church has in these two servants an inspiring couple of songsmiths and worship leaders.

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