In 2008, after five solo album releases, and nine with Passion, Tomlin made the move from Texas to Atlanta to be a worship leader for Giglioβs new church, Passion City Church, with its first service being held in February of 2009. Tomlin has since released four solo worship albums, two Christmas albums, and one live album.
In 2013, Tomlinβs seventh album Burning Light debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart, becoming only the fourth album by a Christian artist to top that chart, along with Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace) by Bob Carlisle, You Light Up My Life by LeeAnn Rimes, both in 1997, and TobyMac's Eye On It in 2012.
Tomlin has recorded some of the most famous songs ever in Christian music, such as How Great Is Our God, Holy Is The Lord, Our God, and Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)
Throughout his successful career, Tomlin has won 22 GMA Dove Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, and a Grammy.
Chris Tomlinβs discography: The Noise We Make (2001)Not To Us (2002)Arriving (2004)Live From Austin Music Hall (2005)See The Morning (2006)Hello Love (2008)Glory In The Highest: Christmas Songs of Worship (2009) And If Our God Is For Usβ¦ (2010)How Great Is Our God: The Essential Collection (2011)Burning Lights (2013) Love Ran Red (2014)Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship (2015) Never Lose Sight (2016)
Chosen Generation
Chris Tomlin Lyrics
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Rise up, holy nation
God, we live for You
You have called us out of darkness
Into light so glorious
God, we live for You
We live for You
We run with passion for Your name, we run
Freedom, You've broken every chain, we run
Our God will not be moved
Our God will never be shaken
We run to You, we run
We are a chosen generation
Rise up, holy nation
God, we live for You
You have called us out of darkness
Into light so glorious
God, we live for You
We run with passion for Your name, we run
Freedom, You've broken every chain, we run
Our God will not be moved
Our God will never be shaken
We run to You, we run
We are a chosen generation
Rise up, holy nation
God, we live for You
You have called us out of darkness
Into light so glorious
God, we live for You
Our God will not be moved
Our God will never be shaken
Our God will not be moved
Our God will never be shaken
Our God will not be moved
Our God will never be shaken
We run to You, we run
We are a chosen generation
Rise up, holy nation
God, we live for You
You have called us out of darkness
Into light so glorious
God, we live for You
'Cause You are everything
More than all we need
God, we live for You
God, we live for You
I've found this world to be
Not enough for me
God, we live for You
God, we live for You
God, we live for You
God, we live for You
We are a chosen generation
Rise up, holy nation
God, we live for You
You have called us out of darkness
Into light so glorious
God, we live for You
Come on, sing, we are
We are a chosen generation
Rise up, holy nation
God, we live for You
You have called us out of darkness
Into light so glorious
God, we live for You
We live for You
God, we live for You
In "Chosen Generation", Chris Tomlin is singing about the unique calling that Christians have when they choose to follow God. The song is a call to rise up and be the holy nation that God has called us to be. Tomlin starts by saying that we are a chosen generation, which means that God has specifically called each one of us to be his followers. He goes on to say that we should live for God, which means that everything that we do should be done for His glory.
Tomlin then speaks about how God has called us out of darkness, which represents our past lives and sinful nature. The light that he refers to is the knowledge of God and the truth of the Bible. With this knowledge, we are able to live a righteous and holy life that glorifies God. Tomlin then expresses the passionate pursuit we have for God's name and the freedom that comes with it. He is confident that God will never be moved or shaken and encourages us to run to Him, as well.
Overall, "Chosen Generation" is a song that speaks to the unique calling that Christians have to live for God and to be His ambassadors in the world. It is a call to reject the darkness and to embrace the light of God. The song encourages us to live passionately for God's name and to never be moved or shaken by the world's temptations.
Line by Line Meaning
We are a chosen generation
We are individuals handpicked by God for a special purpose
Rise up, holy nation
Let us elevate ourselves as a pure and holy people
God, we live for You
We devote our lives to serving and praising God
You have called us out of darkness
God has rescued us from spiritual darkness and sin
Into light so glorious
God has brought us into his amazing light
We run with passion for Your name, we run
We pursue and serve God with enthusiasm and zeal
Freedom, You've broken every chain, we run
God has set us free from sin and we run towards Him
Our God will not be moved
God is steadfast and unchanging
Our God will never be shaken
God is the solid foundation we can always trust in
We run to You, we run
We chase after God with all of our hearts
'Cause You are everything
God is the only thing we truly need
More than all we need
God surpasses all of our needs and expectations
I've found this world to be
The world cannot satisfy us
Not enough for me
The world will never be enough for us
Come on, sing, we are
Let's sing together to proclaim that we are
We live for You
We live completely for God
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We are a chosen generation
Rise up, holy nation
God, we live for You
You have called us out of darkness
Into light so glorious
God, we live for You
We live for You
God, we live for You
We run with passion for Your name, we run
Freedom, You've broken every chain, we run
'Cause our God will not be moved
Our God will never be shaken
We run to You, we run
We are a chosen generation
Rise up, holy nation
God, we live for You
You have called us out of darkness
Into light so glorious
God, we live for You
We run with passion for Your name, we run
Freedom, You've broken every chain, we run
'Cause our God will not be moved
Our God will never be shaken
We run to You, we run
We are a chosen generation
Rise up, holy nation
God, we live for You
You have called us out of darkness
Into light so glorious
God, we live for You
'Cause our God will not be moved
Our God will never be shaken
Our God will not be moved
Our God will never be shaken
Our God will not be moved
Our God will never be shaken
We run to You, we run
We are a chosen generation
Rise up, holy nation
God, we live for You
You have called us out of darkness
Into light so glorious
God, we live for You
'Cause You are everything
More than all we need
God, we live for You
God, we live for You
I've found this world to be
Not enough for me
God, we live for You
God, we live for You
We live for You
We live for You
We are a chosen generation
Rise up, holy nation
God, we live for You
You have called us out of darkness
Into light so glorious
God, we live for You
Come on, sing, we are
We are a chosen generation
Rise up, holy nation
God, we live for You
'Cause You have called us out of darkness
Into light so glorious
God, we live for You
We live for You
God, we live for You
Chris & Nico
I am a chosen vessel <3 We will be having our Kristyanong Kabataan para sa Bayan (KKB) Anniversary tomorrow at Jesus Is Lord Church and this is our song for Praise and Worship because our theme is #ChosenVessel. All the glory only belongs to God! :) Godbless!
katx
Same, we will be having our KKB 13th Anniversary tomorrow themed RELENTLESS. This Generation will become Relentless and Chosen Generation π₯β₯
Chris & Nico
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Anosh Yoash
@katx qqqqqwqqβ€wβ€q
SuperWhatever111
It's not how much "better" you do it >< It's about if you're actually playing this song for God from your heart :) That's when it becomes amazing.
ahmed basher
Probably it's the only song that i like ππ
Segun Solomon F SADIQ
Thank you so much my highly esteemed and invaluable praise and worship role model,beloved bro Chris Tomlin. Each moment i listen to the inspired worship songs from you,i feel God's holy presence around me.Thank you.More of HIS anointing upon your life and ministry in Jesus matchless name.
Charles Chua
how could they dislike this awesome song?
Robert D
yeah if it is claiming their is only one generation chosen you can
Mixie Carpizo
Its not about how good or better you are to perform.its about how pure and inspired to sing God!