Band Members:
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Band Members:
April Joy Thompson
Phil Thompson
Deborah Bullock
Wil Bullock
Record Label:
Axiom Records/CAD,Provident-Integrity
Type of Label:
Indie
Ashmont Hill is an idyllic community in Boston from which a large, loving family was birthed into musical tradition. The Thompson family has made beautiful, spiritual music for years in Jubilee church - the church in which their father is Bishop. Phil Thompson, Sisters April Joy Thompson and Deborah Bullock, along with Deborah’s husband, Wil Bullock heard the call from The Lord to bring their music to a larger community, and have set out, as in Psalm 69:30 to “…praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.”
The song, in which they give praise, is pop worship music with a warmth and sincerity that envelops the listener. That sincerity flows into the music through the individual group members, their belief systems strengthened by solid, supportive family connections, college educations and the making of their own individual decisions when it came to their relationships with the Lord. The impetus behind their recordings is to enable the listener to cast away their cares and experience the real joy they have found through those relationships.
The group’s new self titled album, has an equal amount of vertical (direct to God) and horizontal (meant to inspire the people) songs and was crafted as a true collaborative effort between the band and their producer. “We found our producer on MySpace,” comments April with a lilting laugh. To explain, she continues “We were looking for a producer who could help us create a sound... someone with versatility. Sal Oliveri, was the man we decided we wanted to work with. We felt he could make what we had started even better.” Oliveri and Calvin Nowell (who worked on the group’s vocal arrangements) worked closely with the members of Ashmont Hill to create an inspired and inspirational album.
Group member Phil Thompson wrote the bulk of the album. Songs like “Praise His Name”, “I Won't Be Afraid”, “Restore Us Again” and “Your Right Hand” emanates from the great love Phil has for music and for the Word. Beautiful ballad, “I Live to Worship You” was written by group member April Joy Thompson. The group also re-made 2 Matt Redman songs “Gifted Response” and “Blessed Be Your Name” for the record. Calvin Nowell wrote “I give You Worship” and co-wrote “Song of Glory” with Tony Sutherland for the group. “You Proved Your Love” was written by Oliveri. Spreading God's love through this music is of the utmost importance to each member.
The Ashmont Hill CD will be released to the CCM market on Axiom Records in May of 2008 and will feature the track “You Proved Your Love.” Proving their love for family, music and the Lord is the way of Ashmont Hill – a love they intend to spread as far as their harmonious voices can be heard.
Fill This Temple
Ashmont Hill Lyrics
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To Him who was and is to come
Hallelujah, Heaven and earth bow down
To Him who traded crowns for thorns
So I'll fall at Your feet singing
Holy, Holy God Almighty
Who is worthy, none beside Thee
Fill this temple with Your Glory Lord
Hallelujah to the risen King
Who conquered death to hold our key
Hallelujah elders and saints proclaim
You are the King of Majesty
So I'll fall at your feet, singing
Holy, Holy God Almighty
Fill this temple with Your glory
Who is worthy, none beside Thee
Fill this temple with Your Glory Lord
Ohoh Ohoh Oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh oh
Ohoh (Fill this temple)
Fill this temple with Your glory Lord
Forever we will sing
Holy HolyYou are Holy
You are Holy
Holy, Holy God Almighty
Fill this temple with Your glory
Who is worthy, none beside Thee
Fill this temple with Your Glory Lord
The lyrics of "Fill This Temple" by Ashmont Hill are a beautiful representation of the worship and reverence of God. The song begins with a call to praise the Lamb of God who was and is to come. This is a reference to Jesus Christ who is seen as the ultimate sacrifice for all sins. The notion of trading crowns for thorns signifies the sacrifice that Jesus made for humanity.
The second verse of the song celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who conquered death and holds the key to eternal life. The elders and saints in Heaven proclaim that Jesus is the King of Majesty. The phrase "fall at your feet singing" represents the surrender to God and the act of giving up everything to worship Him with all that we have.
The chorus of the song is a powerful plea for God to fill the temple with His glory as no one is worthy except Him. The repetition of the phrase "Fill this temple with Your glory Lord" signifies the deep desire to be filled with the presence of God.
In conclusion, "Fill This Temple" is a beautiful song that represents the Christian faith's core values. It speaks of the praise and worship of God, surrender to His will, and the need for His presence in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Hallelujah, to the Lamb of God
Praise and adoration to Jesus, the sacrificial lamb of God
To Him who was and is to come
To the eternal God who existed in the past, present, and future
Hallelujah, Heaven and earth bow down
Praise to the God who deserves worship from every creation, including the spiritual realm and the physical universe
To Him who traded crowns for thorns
To God who sacrificed his glory and dignity to suffer for our sins
So I'll fall at Your feet singing
I humbly submit myself to God's Lordship, singing praises of his greatness
Holy, Holy God Almighty
Acknowledgment of God's holiness, power, and sovereignty
Fill this temple with Your glory
Prayer asking God to manifest his presence in the gathered community of believers
Who is worthy, none beside Thee
Affirmation of God's exclusivity as the only one who deserves honor and adoration
Hallelujah to the risen King
Praise and exaltation to Jesus who triumphed over death
Who conquered death to hold our key
Jesus gained victory over death and sin to give us access to eternal life
Hallelujah elders and saints proclaim
All the witnesses of God's grace throughout history join in praising Jesus as King
You are the King of Majesty
Jesus is the ruler of all powers and authorities, worthy of honor and glory
Fill this temple with Your glory Lord
Repeated prayer asking God to fill the gathered believers with his presence
Ohoh Ohoh Oh
Musical refrain expressing enthusiasm and joy
Oh-oh-oh-oh oh
Musical refrain expressing enthusiasm and joy
Forever we will sing
Commitment to continuously praise God
You are Holy
Affirmation of God's holiness and perfection
Contributed by Hailey J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.