Dallas grew up in Minnesota. In 1965, at the age of sixteen, he was pursuing a music career in local rock bands. Dallas remembers, "One night the pastor of our church sat down and talked with me about my life, my goals, and Jesus. On October 17, 1965, I committed my life and my music to the Lord. I've never looked back."
After Bible college and a short stint as youth pastor, Dallas joined David Wilkerson in his youth crusades in 1970. He traveled and ministered with Wilkerson for ten years. During that time he formed Dallas Holm and Praise in 1976. Dallas says, "It amazes me that even with such turnover in the Christian music industry and such diversity within the church, God keeps this ministry effective year after year. I love what I do now more than ever and consider it a privilege to be a co-laborer with Christ."
Dallas has earned his influence in today's Christian music throughout more than 30 years of writing, singing and ministry in some 3,000 concerts in every state in the USA, as well as many countries abroad. His 37 recordings have garnered gold records, multiple Dove awards, Grammy nominations, number one songs, and countless accolades. During his travels, Dallas also speaks and teaches what God has taught him in his journey.
Holm's creativity and diversity offer everything from inspirational to blues, from country to reggae. Whatever the style, it all points to Christ and the Cross. Songs like "Rise Again," "I Saw the Lord," "Here We Are," and "Before Your Throne" remind us that it's all about Jesus. Holm's songs focus on His life, His death and resurrection, and His desire for intimate relationship with us.
God has used Holm to shape the landscape of today's Christian music. Greg Long of Avalon says, "I rededicated my life to the Lord at a Dallas Holm concert." Dallas has touched the lives of such influential stars as Steven Curtis Chapman, who says, "He's still a hero to me." Twila Paris, who opened for Dallas Holm and Praise when she was a fledging artist, remembers his album, For Teens Only (1971) as the first contemporary Christian recording she heard.
Dallas says, "When people come up to me after a concert and tell me they've given their life to the Lord during the concert, I'm humbled and amazed."[1] Letters pour in from around the world telling of marriages saved and lives changed. Comments that keep Holm focused, fresh and committed to his calling are those that express how God used him to save their kids or, as kids often write, to save their parents.
His family, his role as husband, father and grandfather, take precedence for Dallas. "If I reached the whole world but lost my own family, I'd consider myself a failure. Early on, I set a priority system that put God first, family second, and ministry third. If I'm not the husband and father I need to be in my own home, I have no right to proclaim truths of the Kingdom to others."
This arrangement has worked well for Dallas and Linda since their marriage in 1969. They now have two grown children, Jeffrey (his fishing buddy) and Jennifer. Jennifer and her husband Jason have two children, Jacob and Sophia. Holm says, "I was my son's age when I started in full-time ministry. Now I have grandchildren." He and Linda travel to concerts across the country.
Dallas is quick to point out, "It's been a remarkable journey, yet it hasn't all been easy. When people hear my music or see me on TV or in concert, they don't realize those are just moments in a life. I've had struggles, heartaches, and disappointments just like everyone else. Linda has fought an on-going 19-year battle surviving cancer. But Christ remains preeminent in all things. No matter what has happened, what I'm going through now, or what I may endure tomorrow "nothing can separate me from the love of Christ."
Dallas reminds us, "In Chariots of Fire Eric Liddell said, "When I run, I feel God's pleasure." I say, "When I write, sing and play these songs, I feel His pleasure."
Face to Face
Dallas Holm Lyrics
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It's a revelation
Here in my life it stands alone
As my soul's salvation
A refuge I hold on to
The one thing that sees me through
It comes from the One Who bled and died
It flows from His hands, He feet, His side
Into a river
That rushes fast and free
And washes over me
Heaven and earth may pass away
But I know I've found amazing grace
And I'm only waiting on the day
When I can see Jesus face to face
I want to see Jesus face to face
He has been faithful through the years
He has never wavered
He's calmed every storm and dried my tears
He's my only Savior
I don't know where I would be
If He hadn't rescued me
Heaven and earth may pass away
But I know I've found amazing grace
And I'm only waiting on the day
Bridge He's every move I make
He's every breath I breathe
With every step I take
I do believe
Heaven and earth may pass away
But I know I've found amazing grace
And I'm only waiting on the day
In Dallas Holm's song "Face to Face," the lyrics describe a love that the singer has experienced, which is their soul's salvation and refuge. This love comes from Jesus, who bled and died so that His believers can be forgiven. The love and forgiveness flow from Jesus' hands, feet, and side, washing over those who believe in Him like a fast and free river.
The chorus of the song declares that although heaven and earth may pass away, the singer knows they have found amazing grace in Jesus and waits only for the day when they will see Jesus face to face. The singer expresses gratitude for Jesus' faithfulness throughout the years and credits Him with calming storms in their life and drying their tears. Without Jesus, the singer acknowledges that they would not know where they would be.
The bridge of the song emphasizes the singer's deep belief in Jesus, as He is every move they make, every breath they take, and every step they take. The lyrics show the singer's unwavering trust and dependency on Jesus, resulting in a desire to see Him face to face.
Line by Line Meaning
There is a love that I have known
I have experienced a love that is unlike any other
It's a revelation
It has been revealed to me through the life and teachings of Jesus
Here in my life it stands alone
It is the cornerstone of my existence
As my soul's salvation
It is the only thing that can save me from eternal damnation
A refuge I hold on to
It is my safe haven in times of trouble
The one thing that sees me through
It gives me strength and hope in the toughest of situations
It comes from the One Who bled and died
It originates from Jesus' sacrifice on the cross
To be my forgiver
He died to forgive my sins and make me righteous before God
It flows from His hands, He feet, His side
His blood flowed from the wounds on His hands, feet, and side
Into a river
It forms a stream of grace that washes away my sin
That rushes fast and free
It is abundant and never-ending
And washes over me
It cleanses me and makes me pure
Heaven and earth may pass away
Nothing in this world is permanent or eternal
But I know I've found amazing grace
I have received an incredible gift that will last into eternity
And I'm only waiting on the day
I'm looking forward to the day when I will be with Jesus
When I can see Jesus face to face
When I can finally meet Jesus in person
He has been faithful through the years
Jesus has been with me through every stage of my life
He has never wavered
He has always been faithful and true, even when I wasn't
He's calmed every storm and dried my tears
He has brought peace to my heart in the midst of life's storms
He's my only Savior
He is the only one who can save me from my sin and give me eternal life
I don't know where I would be
I can't imagine what my life would look like without Jesus
If He hadn't rescued me
If He hadn't saved me from my sin and brought me into His family
He's every move I make
He is guiding my steps and directing my path
He's every breath I breathe
He is the source of my life and sustains me every moment
With every step I take
Every action and decision is made with Jesus as my guide
I do believe
I have faith and trust in Jesus and His saving power
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DI FOSCO ERVIN, WES FARRELL
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