Reviewed by Daniel Hames

I now bear the almost impossible task of conveying to you in just a few words how much this album has blessed, moved and spurred me on since it arrived at my house in June. The musicians from Red Mountain Church in Birmingham, Alabama have taken the Gadsby Hymnal and written new music to songs that haven't seen the light of day for centuries. The result is compelling and absolutely spellbinding. From the gentle country rock of "Pensive, Doubting, Fearful Heart", to the beautifully atmospheric "Will The Lord Indeed Appear?" all the way through to the rollicking stomp-along of "It Is Finished", they don't put a foot wrong. Every song is expertly arranged and many are augmented with strings, pedal steel, upright bass and the crystal clear angelic voice of Ashley Spurling. Various members take on writing and singing duties, which means a fantastic mix of styles and moods. This is a simply exceptional, perfect piece of work. Anybody who is serious or concerned about the lyrical depth of our worship should invest in this album. Let it refresh you, edify you and cause you to open your mouth to sing along: "No sweeter subject can invite a sinner's heart to sing or more display the glorious right of our exalted King."

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