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 Giglio’s 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, Tomlin’s 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 Tomlin’s 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 Us… (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)
Overflow
Chris Tomlin Lyrics
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Gentle river wash me now
Your love is deeper than I know
Your ways higher than I can go
Lead me in Your holiness
I will follow, I confess
Glory is the song I sing
And where would I be
Without You, without You?
Where would I be
Without You?
I will bow before the cross
Cherish my Redeemer's cost
There is nothing I can do
But only stand amazed by You
And mercy new with every day
Wrapped up in Your arms of grace
Nothing more, You're all I need
Your life is living me
And where would I be
Without You, without You?
And where would I be
Without You?
Like a waterfall
You fill my heart and overflow
Like a candle flame
You light my way and lead me as I go
Like a waterfall
You fill my heart and overflow
Like a candle flame
You light my way and lead me as I go
Lead me as I go
Spirit overflow, let me overflow
Spirit overflow, let me overflow
Spirit overflow, let me overflow
Spirit overflow, let me overflow
Let me overflow, let me overflow
Let me overflow, let me overflow
In the song "Overflow" by Chris Tomlin, the lyrics speak to the power of God's love and grace. The opening lines, "Here I bring my stains and crowns / Gentle river wash me now," suggest a feeling of surrender and asking for forgiveness, while also acknowledging the cleansing power of God's love. The lyrics then touch on the theme of redemption, with lines like "I will bow before the cross / Cherish my Redeemer's cost," highlighting the sacrifice that Jesus made for humanity's sins. The chorus repeats the question, "Where would I be / Without You, without You?" emphasizing the reliance on God's love and mercy.
The bridge of the song shifts to a more physical description of God's presence and influence, with lines like "Like a waterfall / You fill my heart and overflow / Like a candle flame / You light my way and lead me as I go." These images are powerful reminders of the constant flow of God's love in our lives, leading us forward and lighting our path. The song ends with a repetition of the phrase "Let me overflow," a reminder to continually seek and embrace God's presence and grace.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I bring my stains and crowns
I come before you with my weaknesses and imperfections, as well as my successes and achievements
Gentle river wash me now
Cleanse me of my sins and shortcomings with your forgiving, peaceful love
Your love is deeper than I know
Your love for me is beyond my understanding and comprehension, but it is always present
Your ways higher than I can go
The paths you have planned for me are above and beyond what I can imagine or achieve on my own
Lead me in Your holiness
Guide me towards righteousness and divine morality, so that I may live a holy life in your image
I will follow, I confess
I am committed to following you, and I declare this openly and honestly
Glory is the song I sing
I will praise you and sing your praises with joy and thankfulness
Your life is living me
Your divine spirit lives within me, guiding and shaping my life in accordance with your plan
And where would I be
Without You, without You?
Without you, my life would be incomplete and lack true meaning
I will bow before the cross
I will show respect and reverence to your sacrifice for me on the cross
Cherish my Redeemer's cost
I will cherish the cost you paid to redeem me and bring me salvation
There is nothing I can do
But only stand amazed by You
There is no way to fully repay or express my gratitude to you, I can only stand in awe of you
And mercy new with every day
You show me new mercy and compassion every day, despite my faults and mistakes
Wrapped up in Your arms of grace
You embrace me in your love, surrounding me with your grace and blessings
Nothing more, You're all I need
There is nothing in this world that can compare to your love and guidance, I only need you
Like a waterfall
You fill my heart and overflow
You fill me up with your love and blessings until my heart overflows with joy and gratitude
Like a candle flame
You light my way and lead me as I go
You guide me and light the path for me, showing me the way to live in your love and righteousness
Spirit overflow, let me overflow
I pray for your spirit to fill me up and overflow in me, guiding my life and choices
Let me overflow, let me overflow
I ask for you to fill me up so much that I overflow with your love, blessings, and guidance
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
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Veronica
on Here I Am to Worship
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Lupita Vique
on God of This City (Live from Passion)
■ There is no one like our God. For greater things have yet to come
And greater things are still to be done in this City. ■