Enter Cathy Burton: songwriter - performer - scholar - teacher - pupil - and all the rest that you could possibly hope for. A voice that hurts as well as it heals, an attitude as honest as it is determined, an artist standing at the foot of an epic canvas, about to paint in her future.
A music scholar first, Cathy's craft has been developed over years of study. Teaching piano brought its own lessons, as did working alongside a range of artists in a range of capacities. From scoring to supporting, providing backing vocals to co-writing alongside some serious talent, Cathy's breadth of experience has turned her into a singer-songwriter with plenty to say and plenty with of ways of saying it.
Live at the Big Day OutCathy's support duties have taken her all over Europe and into venues such as Brixton Academy, Shepherds Bush Empire and Manchester Apollo. Her co-writes have seen her seated next to the likes of Ricky Ross (Deacon Blue) and Paul Statham (writer of Dido's hit "Here With Me").
Such experience lead her to the recording and release of her debut album, "Burn Out" (2002). As titles go, it turned out be less than prophetic: sales proved that Cathy was rapidly building a core base of dedicated, intelligent fans, who lie a little less froth on their latte.
What followed were further tours, supports and growth, all the time with Cathy focussed on the next project, and now "Speed Your Love" is ready, willing and able. This time the album includes some collaborations with other writers such as Ricky Ross, (Deacon Blue), Mark Kerr (Simple Minds) and Kevin Hunter, (Simple Minds/Sheryl Crow). Gig highlights of the year have included, Glastonbury Festival, La Fete de l'Espoir (Geneva), supporting Ricky Ross, Paul Carrack, Kris Kristofferson (Carling Apollo Hammersmith) and appearing at the Purcell Rooms, as part of a Kashmir Klub special event. Most of her travels at the moment remain around the UK playing crowds, anything from 50 to 25,000.
And the record; It showcases a harder edged set of melodies and accompaniments, but travels in a land where melody still is the stardust, harmony the sunrise on a view crying out for fresh life.
As for Speed Your Love's inspiration, it comes from a range of sources: "it was in the oven for a year, so there's a range of themes: falling in love, dealing with loss, seeing prodigals come home, dealing with the frustration of a compassion that is full on one day, but invisible the next."
So Cathy's story arrives at her second album that stalks wider success with a well placed sense of determination. A range of talents suspended in perfect harmony. A future canvas whose watermark is coming through day by day.
Great Is Our God
Cathy Burton Lyrics
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Eternal life the offering
You took my sin and shame and made a way
Captured by Your love and grace
Now we live to seek Your face
And show the world Your power and Your mercy
What amazing love
And forever we will sing
Great is our God, hallelujah, great is our God
He will not fail, His love will never fail
Great is our God, strong and mighty
King forever more, He reigns forever more
You came to us to pay the price
Got to mend the sacrifice
You carried all the pain and made a way
Captured by your love and grace
Here to live to seek your face
And show the world your power and your mercy
What an awesome God
What amazing love
And forever we will sing
Great is our God, hallelujah, great is our God
He will not fail, His love will never fail
Great is our God, strong and mighty
King forever more, He reigns forever more
What an awesome God
What amazing love
And forever we will sing
What an awesome God
What amazing love
And forever we will sing
Great is our God
Great is our God, hallelujah, great is our God
He will not fail, His love will never fail
Great is our God, strong and mighty
King forever more, He reigns forever
Yeah yeah
He reigns He reigns
The lyrics of Cathy Burton's song "Great Is Our God" express praise and adoration towards God. The song begins by acknowledging Jesus as the Servant King who came to offer eternal life. It highlights that through Jesus, our sin and shame have been taken away, and a way to God has been made. The lyrics emphasize the gratitude and awe felt towards God's love and grace, which have captured the hearts of believers. They declare a commitment to live in His presence, to display His power and mercy to the world.
The chorus declares the greatness of God and His unfailing love. It proclaims that He is strong and mighty, reigning forever. The repetition of the phrase "What an awesome God, What amazing love" serves to reinforce the sense of wonder and amazement at God's character and actions. The song concludes with a reaffirmation of God's reign and His faithfulness.
Overall, the lyrics of "Great Is Our God" celebrate the redemptive work of Jesus, expressing adoration, gratitude, and a commitment to live in His presence and share His love with the world.
Line by Line Meaning
You came to us the Servant King
You came to us humbly, as a servant, even though You are the King.
Eternal life the offering
You offered us the gift of eternal life.
You took my sin and shame and made a way
You took away my sins and the shame that came with them, providing a path for salvation.
Captured by Your love and grace
We are deeply moved and influenced by Your love and grace.
Now we live to seek Your face
Our purpose in life is to seek a relationship with You.
And show the world Your power and Your mercy
We want to demonstrate to the world Your strength and compassion.
What an awesome God
You are an incredibly awe-inspiring God.
What amazing love
Your love is truly remarkable.
And forever we will sing
We will continue to praise and worship You for eternity.
Great is our God, hallelujah, great is our God
Our God is truly great, and we celebrate and acknowledge that fact.
He will not fail, His love will never fail
God is faithful and His love will never cease or disappoint.
Great is our God, strong and mighty
Our God is powerful and mighty.
King forever more, He reigns forever more
God is the eternal King and He will reign for eternity.
He reigns He reigns
He reigns as the ultimate authority and ruler.
Writer(s): Jim Elliott, Cathy Louise Burton
Contributed by Avery L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Michael Knight
What an awesome God - what amazing love. Brilliant
Jim
what a song! :p