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.”
We Sing Glory
Fred Hammond Lyrics
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For Your plan to free all humanity
We sing glory to Your name
Sing glory to Your name
Tiny fragile heart, yeah
Pumped Your blood to save us
For You come to be a sin offering
Sing glory to the Lamb
Singing glory to the one
Who saved the whole world
Born to die but You live again
And take all our sins away
Little Your hands and feet, yeah
Made for nail and hammer
For the pain and grief you suffered for me
I sing glory to the Lamb
Oh, glory to the Lamb
Tiny arms and legs
Broad strong and sturdy
You carry the key to our victory
We sing glory to Your name
We sing glory to Your name
We sing glory to the Child
Who will save the whole world
Born to die and then live again
To take all our sins away
Glory, glory to the one
Who was born to save the whole world
You died but You'll rise again
So, Jesus we praise Your name
Hark the Herald angels sing
Glory to the new born King
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinner reconciled
Thank you, Jesus
Hark the Herald angels sing
Glory to the new born King
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God has come to save us
Yes, he has
Gloria in Excelsis Deo
God has come to save us
The lyrics of Fred Hammond's song, "We Sing Glory," evoke a sense of wonder and reverence for the life and purpose of Jesus Christ. It speaks of the baby boy sent as God among us, with the plan to free all humanity. The lyrics emphasize the tiny and fragile nature of Jesus Christ, yet with a heart that pumped blood to save us. The chorus, "We sing glory to your name," reflects the praise and worship that Christ deserves for sacrificing himself to take away our sins. His little hands and feet, purposely made for the nail and hammer, were vividly described in the lyrics to show the pain and grief He suffered for us. The lyrics express admiration for Christ's strength and victory by his broad and sturdy arms and legs, and how he carries the key to our victory.
The song also contains references to the classic hymn "Hark the Herald Angels Sing," with the line "Glory to the new born King, peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinner reconciled." The song ends with a declaration of God's love for us and how he came to save us.
Overall, the lyrics of "We Sing Glory" reflect on the wonder and majesty of Jesus Christ, and how He died to save us from our sins, making it a beautiful and uplifting song to listen to.
Line by Line Meaning
Little baby boy sent as God among us
A small, innocent child was sent by God to live among us
For Your plan to free all humanity
This child was part of a plan to free all of humanity
We sing glory to Your name
We celebrate and praise God's name
Sing glory to Your name
We continue to praise God's name
Tiny fragile heart, yeah
A small, weak heart
Pumped Your blood to save us
This heart pumped blood to save us from sin
For You come to be a sin offering
The child came to be a sacrifice for our sins
Singing glory to the Lamb, yeah glory
We praise the Lamb of God
Sing glory to the Lamb
We continue to praise the Lamb of God
Singing glory to the one
We praise the one who saved the world
Who saved the whole world
This child was responsible for saving the entire world
Born to die but You live again
The child was born to die, but would later rise again
And take all our sins away
His death would take away our sins
Little Your hands and feet, yeah
The child had small hands and feet
Made for nail and hammer
His hands and feet were made to be nailed to the cross
For the pain and grief you suffered for me
He suffered great pain and grief for us
I sing glory to the Lamb
I praise the Lamb of God
Oh, glory to the Lamb
Continued praise to the Lamb of God
Tiny arms and legs
The child had small arms and legs
Broad strong and sturdy
As an adult, he was strong and sturdy
You carry the key to our victory
He holds the key to our salvation and victory over sin
We sing glory to Your name
We praise and celebrate God's name
We sing glory to Your name
Continued praise and celebration of God's name
We sing glory to the Child
We praise and celebrate the child who saved us
Who will save the whole world
The child was responsible for saving the entire world
Born to die and then live again
The child was born to die and rise again
To take all our sins away
His death would take away our sins
Glory, glory to the one
We praise and glorify the one who saved the world
Who was born to save the whole world
The child was born to save the entire world
You died but You'll rise again
Though he died, he would rise again
So, Jesus we praise Your name
We praise and celebrate the name of Jesus
Hark the Herald angels sing
Listen to the angels sing
Glory to the new born King
Praise and celebration of the newborn King
Peace on earth and mercy mild
May there be peace on earth and mercy for all
God and sinner reconciled
God and sinners have come together in peace
Thank you, Jesus
Gratitude towards Jesus
God has come to save us
God has come to save us all
Yes, he has
Affirmation that God has indeed come to save us
Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Glory to God in the highest
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: AL GREEN, FRED HAMMOND, MABON HODGES
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