His two passions growing up were baseball If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me, and the light about me be night, . V1: Theyre all acts of worship. https://youtu.be/OBN6mrptAWk. Surrounded Michael W. Smith. want. I usually just stop singing after a few times through and wait impatiently for it to end. Thats weird for only the live version to have the verses. [26][27] The album marks Smith's third new album in 2014 to enter the Billboard 200,[28] peaking at No. In 1998, Smith also released his second Christmas album, Christmastime. However, I still hope it gave you something worth thinking about. //]]>-->. Hymns is Smith's first effort at doing his own rendition of traditional hymns, and it was released exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store on March 24, 2014. Family & Relatives. [CDATA[ It helps me also, to think more about the music I hear. The song just has to speak to you on another level. When we think we are surrounded by devils, evil, negativity, fear, etc, we are truly surrounded more-so by the Holy Spirit as Christians. It helps me catch typos before I post comments! Those who are with us are more than those who are with them. And Elisha prayed, Open his eyes, Lord , so that he may see. Then the Lord opened the servants eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. if (!document.MAX_used) document.MAX_used = ','; I cannot criticize them for this utilization of the pronoun I. Create your account to transpose the chords and audio, add this to your setlist, share it with your team, download the pdf, print the sheet music, I was under battle and I knew it. "[10] He became involved in Bible study and found a group of older friends who shared his faith. There s something about it! Elyssa Smith)" from To The One, "All Hail King Jesus (Live) [feat. Smith is actively involved in volunteer service and is vice chair of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation, which is chaired by Jean Case of the Case Foundation. Michael W. Smith Celebrates His 40th Wedding Anniversary. God bless. And even though the song has repetitive lines its still a powerful song which can be used in worship. [16] The same year he also released his second greatest hits album, The Second Decade (19932003), which includes a new single called "Signs". var m3_u = (location.protocol=='https:'? Elyssa Smith, who wrote Surrounded (Fight My Battles), leads worship at their Denver location. document.write (document.charset ? Interlude. In 1994, Smith made his acting debut as Billy Holden in Secret Adventures: "Shrug". Its not her fault that MWS, and every other artist since, decided to throw out the verses and pre-chorus and just sing the chorus and bridge as if thats the entire thing. Actress: Couples Retreat. This album was followed by a sequel, Worship Again in 2002. I agree with that point. [5] In 1999, ASCAP awarded him with the "Golden Note" Award for lifetime achievement in songwriting,[6] and in 2014 they honored him as the "cornerstone of Christian music" for his significant influence on the genre. School: USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. Earlier someone published the original lyrics. if (!document.MAX_used) document.MAX_used = ','; If I dont love the musicnot so much. I thought to myself, maybe they needed to hear those words over and over. I can see how this song can be empowering to some people who perhaps are currently going through personal battles. if (document.referrer) document.write ("&referer=" + escape(document.referrer)); (I suspect in the context of his event it made sense too, as a response to another song or maybe not, I wasnt there). Ive also noticed that they occur more frequently within the live version as opposed to an album version. You Hold It All Together. Events In our tradition, that is a strong clue to who is being addressed, and is a proper way to show respect to our Creator, God, and King. [7] In 2015, Smith and his son Tyler wrote the score and soundtrack for the film 90 Minutes in Heaven, which he also has a small acting role in. 1 adult contemporary hit "I Will Be Here for You". Elyssa Smith is a worshipper and songwriter. A Division Of NRT Media Inc. NEWS Easter Essentials UPPERROOM & Elyssa Smith. Technically speaking, all reviews are subjective. Context is everything, and if you remove or ignore it for criticism or whatever point you are making, those claims are invalid. I appreciate your thoughts. "I think the title of the album is really indicative of the heart behind the project, which are these moments of a community that's living this lifestyle around the presence of Jesus," shares Miller. By the time Smith's second album Michael W. Smith 2 was released in 1984, he was headlining his own tours. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. if (document.mmm_fo) document.write ("&mmm_fo=1"); Surrounded (Fight My Battles) [Live] 1. Net Worth: USD $1 million Approx. Even in the most difficult circumstances my hope is in the Almighty. Artist Training, Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes Announce Fall 2023 International Tour. [52][53] Smith was invited to play at the 2004 Republican National Convention[54] singing "There She Stands",[citation needed] as well as the state funeral of George H. W. Bush at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on December 5, 2018, singing "Friends". 'https://www.nrt.cc/ads/www/delivery/ajs.php':'https://www.nrt.cc/ads/www/delivery/ajs.php'); scream. I cant tell solely from the lyrics. over. Smith collaborated with Jim Brickman on "Love of My Life", a romantic love song for Brickman's album Destiny in 1999. lyrics. I hope that my review still gave you something worth thinking about. That video inspired Michael W. Smiths producer, and is why theres no verse on his version either. Im not familiar with the MwS version. [47] Smith sang "Just As I Am" in a tribute to Graham at the 44th GMA Dove Awards. However, its no more clear that UPPERROOM is talking about God than Joe Cocker is. Artist. 2022 NewReleaseToday You helped the original artist be found. Max loved this song. Meredith Mauldin)" from To The One, "The Father's Song" from Moments: Color 003 EP, "The Joy of Surrender + the Stand" from Moments II, "The One We Love + You Are Holy" from Moments: Color 003 EP, "To The One (feat. document.write ("