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)
Winter Snow
Chris Tomlin Lyrics
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The Father's saving word, so wonderful are You
The angels longed to see and prophets searched to find
The glory we have seen revealed
You shone upon the Earth but who will understand?
You came unto Your own but who will recognize?
Your birth was prophesied, for You were the Messiah
Your glory we have seen, the one and only King
And now You're living in our hearts
Light of the world, light of the world
Light of the world, You shine upon us
Light of the world, light of the world
Light of the world, You shine upon us
In You all things were made and nothing without You
In Heaven and on Earth all things are held in You
And yet You became flesh, living as one of us
Under the shadow of the cross
Where, through the blood You shed
You have made peace again
Peace for the world that God so loves
Light of the world, light of the world
Light of the world, You shine upon us
Light of the world, light of the world
Light of the world, You shine upon us
Light of the world, light of the world
Light of the world, You shine upon us
Light of the world, light of the world
Light of the world, You shine upon us
And yet You became flesh, living as one of us
Under the shadow of the cross
Where, through the blood you shed
You have made peace again
Peace for the world that God so loves
Light of the world, light of the world
Light of the world, You shine upon us
Light of the world, light of the world
Light of the world, You shine upon us
Light of the world, light of the world
Light of the world, You shine upon us
Light of the world, light of the world
Light of the world, You shine upon us
Light of the world, light of the world
Light of the world, You shine upon us
The song "Winter Snow" by Chris Tomlin talks about the birth of Jesus Christ, who is the son of God and is full of grace and truth. The lyrics express how the angels have longed to see and the prophets searched to find the glory that has been revealed through Jesus. Despite coming to his people, they did not recognize him. The song reflects on how Jesus came to Earth as the prophesized Messiah, to walk upon it just like any other person.
The song emphasizes the message that Jesus brought to the world, which was light and hope. He is recognized in different ways, but most importantly, he lives in our hearts. Through the song, the listener is reminded of the sacrifice that Jesus made for the world in shedding his blood, which made peace possible again. Winter Snow is a song of celebration of Jesus and the message of love that he brought into the world.
The lyrics are carefully crafted to evoke emotions from the listener, inspiring them to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. It emphasizes the connection between heaven and earth and the beauty that the presence of Christ can bring. The song makes Christmas feel more than just a celebration but a reminder of the goodness and love that still exist in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Jesus, son of God, so full of grace and truth
Jesus Christ, who is the son of God and embodying both grace and truth
The Father's saving word, so wonderful are You
The Father's word of salvation is exquisitely demonstrated through Christ's life
The angels longed to see and prophets searched to find
Angels and prophets throughout history eagerly awaited the revelation of Christ's coming
The glory we have seen revealed
The magnificence and grandeur we have observed in Christ's life and teachings
You shone upon the Earth but who will understand?
Christ's presence on earth was brilliant and radiant, yet only a few comprehended
You came unto Your own but who will recognize?
Christ visited His own people, yet many failed to acknowledge Him
Your birth was prophesied, for You were the Messiah
Christ's birth was long prophesied, as He was predicted to be the Savior of humanity
Who came and walked upon the Earth
Christ was manifested on earth and walked its grounds
Your glory we have seen, the one and only King
We have indeed witnessed the magnificence of Christ's glory, as the one and only King
And now You're living in our hearts
Christ has made His abode in our hearts as a result of our faith in Him
In You all things were made and nothing without You
All things were created through Christ, and nothing exists without His involvement
In Heaven and on Earth all things are held in You
Everything in heaven and on earth is under the control of Christ
And yet You became flesh, living as one of us
Although Christ is divine, He chose to become a human and live amongst us
Under the shadow of the cross
During the time of Christ's death, He was under the shadow of the cross
Where, through the blood You shed
Christ's death through the shedding of His blood
You have made peace again
The death of Christ has restored peace, which was lost due to human sin
Peace for the world that God so loves
The peace that Christ has given through His sacrifice is intended for the entire world, treasured by God
Light of the world, light of the world
Repeated exaltation of Christ as the illumination of the world
Light of the world, You shine upon us
An expression of gratitude toward Christ for shining His light upon us
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: AUDREY ASSAD
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I was Muslim and converted to being a follower of our lLord Jesus Christ..I prayed to God one time with all my heart and asked him to show me if he’s real then Jesus came into my life. The holly spirit is guiding me and I will start preaching in God’s name one day to bring this gift of true love and happiness to less fortunate and lost souls.Amen ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏😇
TRD
Praise the Lord!
K.B. H.k.e.
Amen!
Amy_ Rei
That’s so lovely! I’ve been going through times where I haven’t felt as connected to God as I’ve wanted to be but hopefully that’ll change if I devote more time to him. God bless you! ✨❤️
song4night
I can't listen to Audrey Assad anymore since she turned her back on Jesus and says she's no longer a christian.
G!
@song4night Pray for her
John Marconi
What a beautiful song to describe how God deals with the heart of mankind. So peaceful and can truly feel God’s Love!
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I've loved this song for so long. I'm so glad it was added to this album! ❤
Atha chupa Atha
You came like a winter snow
Quiet and soft and slow
Falling from the sky
In the night..
To the earth below ✨
... Such a lovely line ❤️💞✨
Lorri Phillips
Amen Glory to God that is great and beautiful song