NFN Music Review – REVERE : The Mystery of Christ. (Integrity Music)

Recorded live in Nashville, the new album from REVERE is a response to the act of worship having become more of a growth catalyzer in the modern Church than a holy act of surrender. REVERE seeks to bring worshippers back to the catalytic agency of the glory of God, where human philosophies and popularity do not take centre stage but instead point to the source of our reverence. With 17 songs on the album, I settled back for over 90 minutes of music, beginning with the gentle tomes of Laura Hackett Park on ‘Holy, the Lord Most High.’ Music is provided by just a piano, which isalso used in ‘Here is Our Surrender,’ too. There’s a complete change in musical direction with the funky gospel numbers ‘Lift Him Up in the Sanctuary’ and ‘All Hail.’ Singer, Carrington Gaines leads the way, with a choir backing him with gusto. Following two songs which are sung in Spanish (?) listeners are treated to the 11 minute epic called ‘The Name of the Lord.’ Vocal credits are given to Leeland, Mitch Wong, May Angeles, and REVERE, and it’s certainly a big production number. I, often, find that songs of this length to be a little off-putting, but this one had a certain something about it that kept my interest for the whole song. Other highlights include the gospel themed ballad ‘Glory Hallelujah’ as well as contemporary praise of ‘Glory Be.’ There’s quite a selection of songs, and this makes of an interesting recording.   7/10.

REVERE introduces new live album, “The Mystery of Christ”

REVERE is a collective of worship leaders and church leaders who are artists, songwriters, and content creators with a radical belief in the reverential worship of Jesus. On September 8th, they release “The Mystery of Christ,” a new live album that joined together worship leaders and thought leaders from the US, UK, and South America.

Recorded live in Nashville, the new album from REVERE is a response to the act of worship having become more of a growth catalyzer in the modern Church than a holy act of surrender. REVERE seeks to bring worshippers back to the catalytic agency of the glory of God, where human philosophies and popularity do not take center stage but instead point to the source of our reverence.

“The human mind wants to grasp, understand, and have everything in its control,” says Integrity Music A&R Director and REVERE’s leader, Gilbert Nanlohy. “Yet Christ in his mystery confounds human efforts time and time again. Just when we think we are starting to figure God out, we are faced with the critical reminder that his paths are beyond tracing out.”

The new album features 14 songs about the reverence of God and the mystery of
Christ, including three powerful versions of “Behold King of Glory” in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. These songs were written to inspire the Church on its exploratory journey of the mystery of Christ – His holiness, beauty, faithfulness, and glory hidden in everyday life.

The artists involved in the project are Laura Hackett Park, Mitch and Steph Wong,
Carrington Gaines, Phil Thompson, Julia Vitória, David and Nicole Binion, Becky
Collazos, Joseph Espinoza, Gabi Sampaio, Gabriel Guedes, Leeland Mooring,

May Angeles, Becca Folkes, Thrive Worship, Geoffrey Golden, and Mark Alan
Schoolmeesters. The night of the recording also included a powerful sermon from
John Bevere on the fear of the Lord, which features on the album. Additional
messages from Addison and Juli Bevere, Mitch and Steph Wong, Laura Hackett Park, Jason Upton, Jack Mooring, and Joel Muddamalle are available on REVERE’s YouTube channel.
“The Mystery of Christ” is sonically intricate and passionate, yet accessible and
magnetic so listeners actively join in the act of worship. With their new album, REVERE hopes to help refocus the Church back to Christ by creating a Jesus-focused experience for every tribe, tongue, and nation.

Watch the live video for ‘”Glory Be”

Integrity Music Releases w/e 8th September 2023

“The Mystery of Christ” is a live project that joined together worship leaders and thought leaders from the US, UK, and South America. Recorded live in Nashville, the new album from REVERE is a response to the act of worship having become more of a growth catalyzer in the modern Church than a holy act of surrender. It features 14 songs about the reverence of God and the mystery of Christ, including a powerful sermon from John Bevere on the fear of the Lord and additional readings.

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