To speak those things, is to literally speak life into situations that bring about death and decrease. “By speaking life into your problems,” said Hammond, “You allow God to hear you and God will show you the solutions. That is the attitude of this album.”
Hammond’s, “SPEAK THOSE THINGS: POL Chapter 3” addresses who God is and what He can do in our lives. It is no departure from the now “duplicated” ‘Hammond signature’ 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. “In the midst of misery and hopelessness, we have to see where God is and trusting that His hand is in everything around us.” Pointedly conveying this message; and in only a way that Hammond can, is the compelling song “Show Yourself Strong.”
Directly inspired by what he saw happening around him, “America rallied together and everywhere people began to pray. This song is calling out to God … ‘Oh, Lord we’re calling you, show yourself strong’,” said Hammond. “People everywhere began to pray and there was a time and need for prayer … I was just thinking, we need you now God, if we’ve ever needed you before we need you now.”
Song after song the album serves as a reminder to turn to God no matter what the situation. “Praise Him Through The Night,” a direct message to praise God even in the middle of adversity. “My focus is on praise & worship in the middle of the fight,” said Hammond. “Even in the toughest of times, God is always around somewhere, and I will continue to praise to Him.” 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 slammin’ praise & worship cuts. Like a 1-2 punch, “You Are My Daily Bread,” and “Lord of the Harvest,” contains that signature feel and sound that has positioned Hammond as one of Gospel music’s 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 “Song of Strength,” featuring the F.Hammond Music family (Joann Rosario, The Singletons and Shea Norman); to the smooth sounding “I Will Say,” which verbalize the albums’ entire theme.
Once again, teaming up with writer Kim Rutherford, Hammond hopes to capture the successful chemistry they shared on the enormously popular “Pages of Life: Chapters I & II.” The album’s title pays homage to their writing partnership, “POL stands for Pages of Life,” explains Hammond, “and I felt the same synergy with Kim, on this album as I did then … I also knew she would be very instrumental in helping to capture the essence of this project.” Hammond & Rutherford joined forces on such key cuts as “That Ain’t Nothin,” and “Show Me Your Face.” The latter, “Show Me Your Face,” is an R&B flava’d emotion-filled ballad that seeks a closer and unequivocal relationship with God.
The album includes a blazing collaboration with super-hot producer Warryn “Baby Dubb” Campbell. “Great,” featuring Mary Mary, declares God’s greatness. “As soon as I heard the track I wrote the song … I immediately felt it … I had to talk about all the great things God has done for us … there is no problem too great because God is greater,” said Hammond. “Plus Warryn is a phenomenal talent and we’d been trying to get together for a while. This was the perfect opportunity for all of us to come together… their contribution definitely brings a new and exciting element to the project.”
Other jams on the album are “My, My, My God Is Good,” where Hammond brings a funky track, wrapped around a little hip-hop flava. “It is a straightforward praise of God’s goodness,” said Hammond. And “That Ain’t Nothing” which completes the album, as it began … 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. “You Are My Life,” and “He Is Not Just A Man,” 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 ‘mini-motorcycle club.’ “People tend to believe that recreational outlets like these are only for the world,” said Hammond. “This [motorcycles] gives us an opportunity to hit the streets and show the world that serving God can still be fun … and allows us to minister to those people who wouldn’t normally go to church.”
I'll Wait
Fred Hammond Lyrics
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When I'll be with You
Forever and always
Your love I'll never lose
And no one will come between
This heart and soul foundation
And even though Your face I've never seen
I'll wait for You
Chorus
I'll wait for You
Until You return for me
I'll wait faithful
Better believe I will
I've been told that I'm a fool
They say Your love's not real
But I believe with all my heart
That's why I'm standing still
Whenever I get the chance
I'll show them Your compassion
And I know You want the world to plainly see
How Your love changed my life
Repeat Chorus
Day and night I'll read Your letters of love
Cause there is nothing stronger
Then Your Word
In my heart
And I know
Soon we'll never be apart
The song "I'll Wait" by Fred Hammond speaks of waiting for the day when he will be with God forever and always. The song emphasizes the unbreakable bond between God and his followers which no one can come between. Hammond says that even though he has never seen God's face, he will hold on to His words inside him and wait faithfully for Him.
The chorus emphasizes the idea of waiting for God's return and being faithful to Him no matter what others say. Hammond has been called a fool for believing in God's love but he says he believes with all his heart and will wait for Him. The lyrics shows Hammond's unwavering faith and devotion to God despite the criticism he may face.
Throughout the song, Hammond emphasizes the importance of showing compassion to others and spreading God's love. He says he'll read God's letters of love day and night because nothing is stronger than His word in his heart. Hammond believes that his love for God and the way God has changed his life will be evident to the world for them to see.
Overall, "I'll Wait" is a powerful and emotionally charged song that speaks of the unbreakable bond between God and his followers. It encourages faith and devotion despite criticism, and emphasizes the importance of spreading God's love and compassion to others.
Line by Line Meaning
Very soon the day will come
The day when I will be reunited with God will come quickly
When I'll be with You
I'll finally be with God, which is my ultimate desire
Forever and always
I'll be with God eternally, without any doubt or fear
Your love I'll never lose
I'll hold onto God's love, and it'll never be taken away from me
And no one will come between
Nothing, and no one will separate me from my relationship with God
This heart and soul foundation
My faith and belief in God are the core of who I am
And even though Your face I've never seen
Even though I've never physically seen God, I still believe in Him
I'll hold Your words inside
I'll cherish and remember God's teachings and messages
I'll wait for You
I'm patiently waiting for God's return
Until You return for me
I'll wait until the day that God takes me back into His presence
I'll wait faithful
I'll maintain my faith and belief in God during the waiting period
Better believe I will
I'll definitely continue to wait faithfully for God
I've been told that I'm a fool
Some people have criticized and insulted me for having faith in God
They say Your love's not real
Some people refuse to believe in the existence and power of God's love
But I believe with all my heart
Despite what others say, I fully trust and believe in God's love
That's why I'm standing still
My faith in God is what gives me strength to persevere despite criticism and hardship
Whenever I get the chance
Whenever possible, I want to spread God's love and compassion to others
I'll show them Your compassion
I want to be a representative of God's love and show others what I believe in
And I know You want the world to plainly see
God wants the entire world to see His love through the actions of His followers
How Your love changed my life
I want to share how God's love transformed me and made a meaningful impact on my life
Day and night I'll read Your letters of love
I'll dedicate my time to reading and studying God's Word, which is a way to connect with Him
Cause there is nothing stronger
There is nothing more powerful and influential than God's Word
Then Your Word
I believe that God's Word is the ultimate source of truth, guidance, and inspiration
In my heart
I carry God's Word with me everywhere I go and let it guide my thoughts and decisions
And I know
I have confidence in the fact that God's love is real and will never abandon me
Soon we'll never be apart
The day when God takes me into His presence forever is coming, and I'll be with Him forevermore
Contributed by Skyler T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.