With a musical journey that has crisscrossed all kinds of rock music, folk music, and electronic music, he carries a songwriting sense that aims to capture dense images of life with God,
in compositions that can be carried with the listener. He aims to tell the old story of the Gospel in an ever-shifting world, without resorting to easy truisms, or lazy language. His new collection of songs, The Bright Sadness, echoes a journey pressed to the chest of God, joyful and sorrowful at once, with God's heart clear and pulsing in each note and word. It wraps liturgy with the unexpected, and daily mundanity with daily surprise.
As many of the Passion collegiate gatherings were recorded live, Hall was quickly dubbed "a voice" for the Passion movement, performing on all eight Passion albums, which have sold more than one million units.
Charlie expresses the desire to be "honed into God, where I'm not part of a culture where I'm trying to make the people around me think, 'Hey, that's a good Christian.' I'm just trying to pursue God and not pursue being accepted into a club...I'm more honed into my pursuit of God in Christ and how he's forming me and changing and helping me love him and know him.
Renewing and encouraging local churches, engaging young and old with social justice action, widening hearts to see God at work in the whole world, spurring local artists on to imaginative and creative expression, and offering songs of rest to those who are simply tired are some of the hopes of Charlie, and his band of gypsies. Hall's band, in which he performs vocals and guitar, consists of Kendall Combes (electric guitar), Brian Bergman (keyboard), Dustin Ragland (drums), and Quint Anderson (bass guitar).
Constant
Charlie Hall Lyrics
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You have been our light
Leading us into beautiful places
We've walked through fire
But You made us brighter
Leading us into beautiful places
Faithful Jesus, healing savior
Faithful Jesus, cherished treasure
Our portion, wisdom God's great light
And just like the starlight
You shine in the black night
Leading us into beautiful places
And just like the atmosphere
You've come to surround us here
Leading us into beautiful places
Faithful Jesus, healing savior
Compass, center, bread of life
Faithful Jesus, cherished treasure
Our portion, wisdom God's great light
God You are here with us
Constantly here with us
You are our everything
Faithful and true
God You are here with us
Constantly here with us
You are our everything
Faithful and true
Faithful Jesus, healing savior
Compass, center, bread of life
Faithful Jesus, cherished treasure
Our portion, wisdom God's great light
The lyrics of Charlie Hall's song "Constant" speak of the faithfulness of Jesus in leading us through the ups and downs of life, to beautiful places. The opening lines are a metaphor comparing Jesus to sunshine, a source of light and warmth that brightens our day. The next verse talks about Jesus leading us through trials and difficulties, but also making us brighter in the process. The song affirms Jesus as a faithful and healing savior and bread of life, and as a compass and center of our existence.
The song touches on the central themes of Christian faith - the belief in Jesus as a savior who heals brokenness and transforms darkness into light. The lyrics convey a sense of gratitude and trust in Jesus for guiding us into places of beauty and joy, despite the challenges we may face. The repetition of the line "God You are here with us, constantly here with us" emphasizes the omnipresence of God and his steadfast love for us.
Overall, "Constant" is a song that proclaims the goodness and faithfulness of God, and encourages us to trust in his guidance and provision, even in the midst of trials and difficulties.
Line by Line Meaning
Just like the sunshine
God, you have been our source of light and warmth, just like the sunshine.
You have been our light
You have guided us out of darkness.
Leading us into beautiful places
You have led us to a place of beauty and wonder.
We've walked through fire
We have endured hardship and pain.
But You made us brighter
You have helped us grow stronger in spite of the challenges we've faced.
Faithful Jesus, healing savior
You are always faithful and able to heal us.
Compass, center, bread of life
You guide us, anchor us, and nourish us.
Cherished treasure, our portion
You are our most valuable possession, and all we need to survive and thrive.
Wisdom God's great light
You provide us with the knowledge and understanding we need to navigate our lives.
And just like the starlight
You shine a bright light in the midst of darkness, just like the stars do in the night sky.
You shine in the black night
You give us hope and illuminate our path even in the darkest of times.
And just like the atmosphere
You surround us and protect us, just like the atmosphere shields us from harm.
You've come to surround us here
You have enveloped us with your love and presence.
God, you are here with us
You are always present in our lives, no matter where we go or what we do.
Constantly here with us
You never leave us or forsake us, and are always by our side.
You are our everything
You are the core of our being and the foundation of our lives.
Faithful and true
You are always faithful to us and never fail to keep your promises.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: MICHAEL MC CUE HALL
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