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
You're Good
Fred Hammond Lyrics
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Lord we love You. You are good.
Lord we love You. You are good.
Lord we love You. You are good.
Lord we thank You. You are good.
Lord we thank You. You are good.
Lord we thank You. You are good.
Lord we praise You. You are good.
Lord we praise You. You are good.
Lord we praise You. You are good.
Lord we praise You. You are good.
Lord we love You. You are good.
Lord we thank You. You are good.
Lord we praise You. You are good.
Lord we love You. You are good.
Lord we love You. You are good.
Lord we love You. You are good.
Lord we love You. You are good.
The lyrics to Fred Hammond's song "You're Good" are a proclamation of love and gratitude to the Lord for His goodness. The repeated phrase "Lord we love You. You are good" highlights the relationship of love and goodness that believers have with God. Love is an essential component of the Christian faith, and it is through God's goodness that believers experience His love. The three sections of the song, "Lord we love You," "Lord we thank You," and "Lord we praise You," form a progression of gratitude, with each section building on the previous one. First, believers express their love for God, recognizing His goodness as the foundation of their relationship. Next, they thank Him for all that He has done, including His provision, protection, and salvation. Finally, they praise Him for who He is, acknowledging His sovereignty, holiness, and grace. Through these lyrics, Hammond encourages listeners to focus on God's goodness and respond with love, gratitude, and worship.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord we love You. You are good.
We adore and cherish You, Lord, because You are kind, righteous, and benevolent in all Your ways.
Lord we thank You. You are good.
We express our gratitude to You, Lord, because You are consistently fair, generous, and merciful towards us.
Lord we praise You. You are good.
We exalt and honor You, Lord, because You are excellent, glorious, and majestic in all Your deeds.
Lord we love You. You are good.
We reiterate our affection and devotion to You, Lord, because You are inherently good, kind, and loving towards us.
Lord we love You. You are good.
We affirm our love and loyalty to You, Lord, because You are consistently upright, faithful, and loving in all Your character.
Lord we love You. You are good.
We declare our fondness and respect for You, Lord, because You surpass all things in goodness, kindness, and compassion.
Contributed by Aaron R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rev. D.
Praise Jesus! You are good!
Zintle Copho
Been humming this song today. I feel such an overwhelming gratitude. The Lord has indeed been Good ππ
Singerttbrown
Love this song... :)
darknluv
Thank you for posting this by itself!!!!!!!!!! My favorite Fred Hammond song!
Justyce Crawley
YES LORD! !!!!WE adore YOU! !! LOVE this song! !!!.
Dawn Matthews
I LUV, LUV, LUV ME SOME FRED HAMMOND THANK YOU FATHER GOD FOR THIS MIGHTY MAN OF GOD, HE IS TRULY A BLESSING TO MY LIFE.......
Elle Thornton
LOVE this song!
Derrick Rouse
No matter what comes my way, no matter what happens next...Lord, You are still good! ππ½ππ½β₯οΈ
Thamsanqa Flambuoy
Yes I love you Lord God
Dorothy Banks
I really love this. I wish there were an accompaniment for it