Hammond gained notoriety while playing the bass guitars for the gospel group The Winans. By 1985 he was one of the six original members of the group Commissioned, participating in 10 of the group's 12 albums.
After his stint with Commissioned ended, he regained fame in the gospel community after selling millions of albums with his musical group Radical For Christ.
In 2002 Hammond returned to the group Commissioned (now with members Keith Staten, Marvin Sapp, Mitchell Jones, Karl Reid, Michael Williams, and Marcus Cole) to produce the Commissioned Reunion Live album.
Hammond produced Make Me Like The Moon, a stirring gospel ballad co-written by Chanté Moore and Kenny Lattimore for their 2006 double-CD of gospel and R&B love songs entitled Uncovered/Covered (released October 10, 2006 by LaFace/Verity/Zomba Music Group). He also performs with Sean Combs on the album Thank You.
You Are The Living Word
Fred Hammond & Radical For Christ Lyrics
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Many things you were on earth
A Holy King, a carpenter
You are the Living Word
Bread of Heaven sent down from glory
(Many things) Many things you were on earth
A Holy King, a carpenter
(Bread) Bread of Heaven (sent down from glory) sent down from glory
(Many things) Many things you were on earth
A Holy King, a carpenter
(You are the Living Word)
Awesome ruler (Awesome ruler), gentle Redeemer (gentle Redeemer)
(God with us) God with us the Living Truth
And what a friend we have in you
You are the Living Word
Awesome ruler (Awesome ruler), gentle Redeemer (gentle Redeemer)
(God with us, yei) God with us the Living Truth
And what a friend we have in you
You are the Living Word
Jesus, Jesus! (That's what we call you) That's what we call you
(You were born in a Manger) Manger born, but on a tree
You died to save humanity
You are the Living Word
Jesus, Jesus! That's what we call You (That's what we call You)
(You were born in a Manger) Manger born, but on a tree
You died to save humanity
You are the Living Word
Jesus, Jesus! (That's what we call you) That's what we call you
(Manger born) Manger born, but on a tree
You died to save humanity
You are the Living Word
(Jesus, Jesus!) Jesus, Jesus! (I know you, call you) That's what we call you
(Manger born) Manger born, but on a tree
You died to save humanity
You are the Living Word
(Oh oh oh)
You are the Living Word
(Oh oh oh)
You are the Living Word
(Oh oh oh)
You are the Living Word
(Jesus, Jesus!) Jesus, Jesus! (That's what we call you) That's what we call you
(Jesus, Jesus!) Jesus, Jesus! (Oh oh oh)
You are the Living Word
Jesus, Jesus! (That's what we call you) That's what we call you
(Jesus, Jesus!) Jesus, Jesus! (Oh oh oh)
You are the Living Word
(Jesus, Jesus!) Jesus, Jesus! (That's what we call you) That's what we call you
(Jesus, Jesus!) Jesus, Jesus! (Oh oh oh)
The lyrics of Fred Hammond & Radical For Christ's song "You Are The Living Word" are speaking about the divine nature of Jesus Christ. He is referred to as the "Bread of Life" and the "Bread of Heaven" which indicates that He is a source of nourishment for our souls. The song acknowledges the dual nature of Jesus Christ as both a holy king and a carpenter on earth, but ultimately identifies Him as the "living Word."
The choir describes Jesus as an "awesome ruler" and a "gentle redeemer." These phrases point to His divine power and His ability to restore and heal broken lives. He is also called "God with us," which highlights the fact that Jesus is God incarnate. The repeated phrase "You are the living Word" solidifies the idea that Jesus is not just a regular man, but He is the revelation of God to humanity. The song ends with a heartfelt expression of adoration for Jesus using the name "Jesus" repeatedly, signifying that the love and respect for this great man will never die.
Line by Line Meaning
Bread of life?sent down from glory
You were sent to the world and became the bread of life, a source of sustenance provided by divinity.
Many things you were on earth
When you walked upon the earth, you experienced a variety of things and took on various titles and roles.
A holy king, a carpenter?but you are the living Word
You were both a divine ruler and an earthly laborer, but your true identity and power come from being the embodiment of living truth and the divine Word.
Bread of heaven?sent down from glory
You were sent from the heavens to be the bread of life, a nourishing and life-giving force that is divine in origin.
Awesome ruler, gentle redeemer
As an awesome ruler, you possess immense power and authority, yet as a gentle redeemer, you bring salvation through love and compassion.
God with us, the living truth
You are both God's presence among us and the embodiment of divine truth and wisdom that bring life and light to the world.
And what a friend we have in you
You are not only a divine ruler and redeemer, but also a loyal friend who cares for and supports us with divine love and grace.
Jesus, Jesus that's we call you
Your earthly name is Jesus, and that's the name that we call you with deep reverence and love.
Manger born but on a tree
You were born in a humble manger, but you died a painful death on a tree, sacrificing yourself to save humanity.
You died to save humanity
Your ultimate purpose was to give your life as a sacrifice to save humanity, an act of love and redemption that brings us salvation and hope.
Ooohh, Ooohhhh, Ooooooooohhhhhhhhhh
A heartfelt expression of awe and wonder at the divine presence and power that Jesus embodies.
You are the living word (Repeat 3 times)
You are not just a person or a name, but you are the embodiment of the divine word and living truth that brings eternal life and hope to humanity.
Jesus, Jesus, that's we call you
A repeated call to the name and person of Jesus with deep reverence and devotion.
Jesus, Jesus, Ooooooooohhhhhhhh
A reverent and expressive call to Jesus' name that reflects heartfelt devotion and awe.
You are the living Word
A declaration of faith that recognizes Jesus as the living embodiment of the divine word, truth, and light.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: FRED HAMMOND, NOEL CHRISTOPHER HALL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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"You Are The Living Word"
Bread of life sent down from glory
Many things you were on earth
A Holy King, a carpenter
You are the Living Word
Bread of Heaven sent down from glory
Many things you were on earth
A Holy King, a carpenter
You are the Living Word [x2]
Awesome ruler, gentle Redeemer
God with us, the Living Truth
And what a friend we have in you
You are the Living Word [x2]
(But when we put it all together this is what we like to call You...)
Jesus, Jesus! That's what we call you
Manger born, put on a tree
You died to save humanity
You are the Living Word [x4]
Oh oh oh
You are the Living Word [x3]
Jesus, Jesus! That's what we call You
Jesus, Jesus Oh, oh
You are the Living Word [x3 then fade]
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@Humble_Electronic_Musician
Amen!
@mz.cbreezy5640
Yes I'm here so thankful dear Lord Jesus is the living word
@OrchidTingz
Yep I'm here for it I'll be a Fred Head to the end...❤🙏🏾
@worshiplibrary7157
Whoever reading this, God never sends you into a situation alone, God goes before you, He stands beside you, He walks behind you, whatever situation you have right now be confident, God is with you. Amen.💕
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