To speak those things, is to literally speak life into situations that bring about death and decrease. βBy speaking life into your problems,β said Hammond, βYou allow God to hear you and God will show you the solutions. That is the attitude of this album.β
Hammondβs, βSPEAK THOSE THINGS: POL Chapter 3β addresses who God is and what He can do in our lives. It is no departure from the now βduplicatedβ βHammond signatureβ of urban praise and worship, but the approach of the album is focused on the worshipper calling on the Lord, praising Him, knowing Him and desiring to be closer to Him. It is 15-tracks of high-impact praise & Gospel music that is aimed at changing lives and bringing about solutions.
In the aftermath of last September, Hammond recalls seeking God and seeing Him work in all situations. βIn the midst of misery and hopelessness, we have to see where God is and trusting that His hand is in everything around us.β Pointedly conveying this message; and in only a way that Hammond can, is the compelling song βShow Yourself Strong.β
Directly inspired by what he saw happening around him, βAmerica rallied together and everywhere people began to pray. This song is calling out to God β¦ βOh, Lord weβre calling you, show yourself strongβ,β said Hammond. βPeople everywhere began to pray and there was a time and need for prayer β¦ I was just thinking, we need you now God, if weβve ever needed you before we need you now.β
Song after song the album serves as a reminder to turn to God no matter what the situation. βPraise Him Through The Night,β a direct message to praise God even in the middle of adversity. βMy focus is on praise & worship in the middle of the fight,β said Hammond. βEven in the toughest of times, God is always around somewhere, and I will continue to praise to Him.β Lyrically, it is a beautiful ballad that brings about a sense of peace that supports the message that it is through praise and worship, that we rebuild our strength.
In distinctive Fred Hammond fashion, the album kicks off in high gear with 2 slamminβ praise & worship cuts. Like a 1-2 punch, βYou Are My Daily Bread,β and βLord of the Harvest,β contains that signature feel and sound that has positioned Hammond as one of Gospel musicβs most successful hit makers. Dynamic, powerful and vibrant, the songs defy any listener to stay in their seats.
The feelings of encouragement and healing are palpable throughout this CD, from the collaborative βSong of Strength,β featuring the F.Hammond Music family (Joann Rosario, The Singletons and Shea Norman); to the smooth sounding βI Will Say,β which verbalize the albumsβ entire theme.
Once again, teaming up with writer Kim Rutherford, Hammond hopes to capture the successful chemistry they shared on the enormously popular βPages of Life: Chapters I & II.β The albumβs title pays homage to their writing partnership, βPOL stands for Pages of Life,β explains Hammond, βand I felt the same synergy with Kim, on this album as I did then β¦ I also knew she would be very instrumental in helping to capture the essence of this project.β Hammond & Rutherford joined forces on such key cuts as βThat Ainβt Nothin,β and βShow Me Your Face.β The latter, βShow Me Your Face,β is an R&B flavaβd emotion-filled ballad that seeks a closer and unequivocal relationship with God.
The album includes a blazing collaboration with super-hot producer Warryn βBaby Dubbβ Campbell. βGreat,β featuring Mary Mary, declares Godβs greatness. βAs soon as I heard the track I wrote the song β¦ I immediately felt it β¦ I had to talk about all the great things God has done for us β¦ there is no problem too great because God is greater,β said Hammond. βPlus Warryn is a phenomenal talent and weβd been trying to get together for a while. This was the perfect opportunity for all of us to come togetherβ¦ their contribution definitely brings a new and exciting element to the project.β
Other jams on the album are βMy, My, My God Is Good,β where Hammond brings a funky track, wrapped around a little hip-hop flava. βIt is a straightforward praise of Godβs goodness,β said Hammond. And βThat Ainβt Nothingβ which completes the album, as it began β¦ on a high, upbeat and joyous note.
Complementing the upbeat praise selections is a number of worship ballads that address the boundlessness and wonder of who God is. βYou Are My Life,β and βHe Is Not Just A Man,β both proclaim the wonder of His vastness and that He is truly everything.
Already a Platinum selling artist, Hammond has toured around the world and blessed thousands, his reach continues to grow as he progressively moves into a number of different arenas. Not only is he CEO of his own record label, F. Hammond Music, he has broadened his community outreach. Having been blessed with a number of motorcycles, Hammond and his crew literally use them as vehicles of street ministry. Hitting the roads in an effort to reach out to different people, they have formed their own evangelizing βmini-motorcycle club.β βPeople tend to believe that recreational outlets like these are only for the world,β said Hammond. βThis [motorcycles] gives us an opportunity to hit the streets and show the world that serving God can still be fun β¦ and allows us to minister to those people who wouldnβt normally go to church.β
Here In Our Praise
Fred Hammond Lyrics
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And it's all over me, I feel the love of the savior
And I feel the spirit of the Lord, in this place
And it is faithful and true, I feel the spirit of the Lord
Here in our praise, we can feel your power, glory, mercy and your grace
And with our hearts, Lord we worship you
And we won't be the same, in your power oh Lord we are changed
This place, this place, this place
And I feel the presence of the king, in this place
And there is joy ever more, in the presence of the king
And I feel the hand of the Father, in this place
And as we reach out to you, lain on your children
In this place
Here in our praise, we can feel your power, glory, mercy and your grace
And with our hearts, Lord will worship you
And we won't be the same, in your power oh Lord we are changed
As we lift up your name, brings your presence in
Here in our praise, we can feel your power, glory, mercy and your grace
And with our hearts, Lord we worship you
And we won't be the same, in your power oh Lord we are changed
As we lift up your name, let your presence rain over us
As we lift up your name, let your presence rain over us
As we worship you
Here in your presence, is your power, glory, mercy and your grace
And we won't be the same, let your presence rain over us
As we worship you
As we worship you
As we worship you
Here in our praise
Here in our praise
Here in our praise
The lyrics of Fred Hammond's song Here In Our Praise is an expression of the powerful presence of God in the midst of believers who gather for worship. The song opens with the acknowledgement of feeling the love of the savior, which is an all-encompassing experience that is palpable in the atmosphere. The songwriter goes on to describe the feeling of the spirit of the Lord as being faithful and true. The idea here is that in the act of worship, believers come into contact with God's love and the Holy Spirit, which is an experience that is unchanging and true.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the power, glory, mercy, and grace that is available in the act of praise. The focus is on lifting up the name of the Lord, which invokes his presence in the place of worship. The image of God's presence permeating the atmosphere is highlighted in the repetition of phrases such as "in this place" and "here in our praise." The songwriter uses this refrain to emphasize the transformative effect of worship on the believers present. The worship/ praise experience leads to change, and that change is brought about by God's power.
In conclusion, the song depicts the beauty and power of worship, reminding believers of the benefits of gathering together to lift up the name of the Lord. It highlights the unchanging nature of God's love and spirit and how that can transform lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel the love of the savior, in this place
I sense the affection of Jesus Christ in this location
And it's all over me, I feel the love of the savior
His love permeates every part of my being
And I feel the spirit of the Lord, in this place
I perceive the Holy Spirit's presence around me
And it is faithful and true, I feel the spirit of the Lord
His faithfulness and truthfulness are evident to me
Here in our praise, we can feel your power, glory, mercy and your grace
When we express our admiration, we experience God's might, magnificence, benevolence, and pardon
And with our hearts, Lord we worship you
We adore you with all our being, O Lord
And we won't be the same, in your power oh Lord we are changed
By your potency, O Lord, we are transformed
As we lift up your name, brings your presence in this place
When we exalt your name, we invite your presence to manifest here
And I feel the presence of the king, in this place
I perceive our monarch's nearness here
And there is joy ever more, in the presence of the king
Unending delight is present in our sovereign's company
And I feel the hand of the Father, in this place
I sense the touch of our Father's hand here
And as we reach out to you, lain on your children
As we extend ourselves to you, you embrace us as your offspring
Here in our praise, we can feel your power, glory, mercy and your grace
When we vocalize our admiration, we can sense your might, magnificence, benevolence, and pardon
And with our hearts, Lord will worship you
We will venerate you with all our being, O Lord
And we won't be the same, in your power oh Lord we are changed
By your potency, O Lord, we are transformed
As we lift up your name, brings your presence in
Exalting your name attracts your presence here
Here in our praise, we can feel your power, glory, mercy and your grace
When we express our admiration, we experience God's might, magnificence, benevolence, and pardon
And with our hearts, Lord we worship you
We adore you with all our being, O Lord
And we won't be the same, in your power oh Lord we are changed
By your potency, O Lord, we are transformed
As we lift up your name, let your presence rain over us
By lifting up your name, we ask for a downpour of your presence
As we lift up your name, let your presence rain over us
By exalting your name, we request a deluge of your manifestation
As we worship you
As we adore you
Here in your presence, is your power, glory, mercy and your grace
Your presence embodies your might, magnificence, benevolence, and pardon
And we won't be the same, let your presence rain over us
We will be transformed when your presence inundates us
As we worship you
As we adore you
As we worship you
As we adore you
As we worship you
As we adore you
Here in our praise
As we express our admiration
Here in our praise
In the midst of our worship
Here in our praise
During our adoration
Lyrics Β© CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Michael Paul Bethany, Fred Hammond, Derek Samuel Clark
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nancy CK_44
the lyrics:I feel the love of the savior, in this place
And it's all over me, I feel the love of the savior
And I feel the spirit of the Lord, in this place
And it is faithful and true, I feel the spirit of the Lord
Here in our praise, we can feel your power, glory, mercy and your grace
And with our hearts, Lord we worship you
And we won't be the same, in your power oh Lord we are changed
As we lift up your name, brings your presence in this place
This place, this place, this place
And I feel the presence of the king, in this place
And there is joy ever more, in the presence of the king
And I feel the hand of the Father, in this place
And as we reach out to you, lain on your children
In this place
Here in our praise, we can feel your power, glory, mercy and your grace
And with our hearts, Lord will worship you
And we won't be the same, in your power oh Lord we are changed
As we lift up your name, brings your presence in
Here in our praise, we can feel your power, glory, mercy and your grace
And with our hearts, Lord we worship you
And we won't be the same, in your power oh Lord we are changed
As we lift up your name, let your presence rain over us
As we lift up your name, let your presence rain over us
As we worship you
Here in your presence, is your power, glory, mercy and your grace
And we won't be the same, let your presence rain over us
As we worship you
As we worship you
As we worship you
Here in our praise
Here in our praise
Here in our praise
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Worship Factory
Still surreal 7 years later. Anyone still coming in here after all these years?
LoveFirstYou
@A Moment W/MD AMEN!!!! Love it!! β€
A Moment W/MD
Sitting in my kitchen wiping tears, snot and blowing my nose, in September 2022 because this joint INSTANTLY TAKES ME IN TO WORSHIP THE KING OF ALL KINGS AND LORD OF ALL LORDS!!! #JesusIsLord
LoveFirstYou
July 2022 - Still here in our praise! First heard this song in 2014 and had it on repeat with tears pouring down my face each time. Powerful! Love it!
ALA 24
2022 still listening!! Such a powerful song!!
Musik216
Still here in June 2022ππΎππΎππΎ
Niecy57
LOVE FRED...THIS COLLABORATION IS ONE OF THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME!!....LOVE THIS SONG!
Bold4Yeshua
Played this for our group at work a few weeks back -- most of them don't know Fred Hammond from Fred Flintstone!Β But they worshiped -- and that's what Fred's always done -- he's a worshipper and he helps lead us into the throne room.Β Glory to glory to glory to glory to glory to glory to God!
Courtney Patterson
Yesssssss!!!!!!!β€β€β€β€
Adrienne Cooper
Awesome