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.”
My Heart Is Yours
Fred Hammond Lyrics
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'Cause there's nobody like You
And all together we sing
To a mighty risen King
Now we've come to give You praise
'Cause there's nobody like You
We lift our hands unashamed
With singing we bless You, Lord
Singing we bless You Lord
With our hearts we do adore
Our hearts we do adore You, Lord
Wonderful are Your ways
Wonderful are Your ways
Please receive our praise
So Lord our praise we give to You
Now we've come to give our worship
'Cause there's nobody like You
And all together we sing
To a mighty risen King
You are the Lord of all
You are the Lord of all
There every time we call
For this we truly thank You, Lord
So Lord with all our might
So Lord with all our might
We lift Your name on high
Oh, Lord we lift Your name
Can't make it without You
I'm nothing without You
You're the air I breathe, the song I sing
Oh, Lord
My heart, let it please You
My praise, let it bless You
Let it be the sound You want to hear
Oh, Lord
My heart will be for You Lord always
My praise will be for You Lord always
My worship is to You Lord always
Can I get you to sing one more time
My heart will be for You Lord always
My praise will be for You Lord always
My worship is to You Lord always
My heart will be for You Lord
My heart will be for You Lord always
My praise will be for You Lord always
My worship is to You Lord always
My heart will be for You Lord
Can't make it without You
I'm nothing without You
You're the air I breathe, the song I sing
Oh, Lord
My heart, let it please You
My praise, let it bless You
Let it be the sound You want to hear
Oh, Lord
My heart will be for You Lord always
My praise will be for You Lord always
My worship is to You Lord always
My heart will be for You Lord
My heart will be for You Lord always
My praise will be for You Lord always
My worship is to You Lord always
My heart will be for You Lord
My heart for You Lord
Always, always
My heart for You Lord
Oh, Lord
My heart for You Lord
Always, always
My heart for You Lord
Oh, Lord
My heart for You Lord
Always, always
My heart for You Lord
Oh, Lord
The lyrics to Fred Hammond's song My Heart Is For You are a declaration of love and worship to God. The song begins with a recognition that there is nobody like God, and that all glory and praise belongs to Him. The singer expresses their willingness to lift their hands and their voice to celebrate God's name, and to bless Him with singing from the heart. Throughout the song, the singer acknowledges the greatness of God and the ways in which He provides for and sustains them. They declare that they are nothing without God, and that their heart, praise, and worship will always be for Him.
The repetition of the phrases "My heart will be for You Lord always," "My praise will be for You Lord always," and "My worship is to You Lord always" underscores the theme of consistency and devotion. The singer is making a commitment to God that their heart, praise, and worship will always be focused on Him. The song is a reminder that no matter what happens in life, God is always worthy of our worship and adoration.
Line by Line Meaning
Now we've come to give You glory
We have gathered here to offer You adoration, praise and honor.
'Cause there's nobody like You
You are incomparable and there is no one like You.
And all together we sing
We join our voices to voice our gratitude.
To a mighty risen King
We praise You, our powerful and exalted ruler.
Now we've come to give You praise
We are here to magnify and glorify You with our expressions of approval.
We lift our hands unashamed
We lift our hands with confidence and without feeling ashamed.
To celebrate Your name
We extol and exalt Your name with joy and merriment.
With singing we bless You, Lord
We express our gratitude to You by singing songs of praise, thanking and praising You, O Lord.
Singing we bless You Lord
Through our choir and music, we proclaim our blessings to You, Lord.
With our hearts we do adore
With all our hearts, we offer reverence to You.
Our hearts we do adore You, Lord
Our hearts are solely focused on adoring You, Lord.
Wonderful are Your ways
Your ways are filled with wonder and magnificence.
Please receive our praise
We offer our expressions of appreciation to You and ask that You receive them.
So Lord our praise we give to You
We bestow our praises upon You, O Lord.
Now we've come to give our worship
We have gathered here to give You our adoration and reverence.
You are the Lord of all
As Lord of all creation, You are sovereign over everything.
There every time we call
You are always there for us every time we call on You.
For this we truly thank You, Lord
We express our heartfelt gratitude to You, Lord.
So Lord with all our might
With all our strength and effort, we lift You up, O Lord.
We lift Your name on high
We lift up Your name with reverence and honor.
Can't make it without You
We cannot survive without Your presence and guidance.
I'm nothing without You
We are nothing without You in our lives.
You're the air I breathe, the song I sing
You are the essence of our being and the inspiration behind our music.
My heart, let it please You
Our hearts are devoted to pleasing and honoring You.
My praise, let it bless You
Our praises are offered to bless and exalt Your name.
Let it be the sound You want to hear
We want our expressions of gratitude to be pleasing to Your ears.
My heart will be for You Lord always
Our hearts will always be devoted and committed to You, Lord.
My praise will be for You Lord always
Our praises will always express our gratitude to You, Lord.
My worship is to You Lord always
Our worship will always be directed towards You, Lord.
Can I get you to sing one more time
May we please sing one more time to extol and exalt Your name, Lord.
My heart for You Lord
Our hearts are devoted to You, Lord.
Always, always
Our devotion to You is unwavering and constant.
Oh, Lord
We offer our praises and adoration to You, Lord.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRED HAMMOND, RODERICK LONG
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