Current members of the Hillsong United band include Joel Houston, Jonathon Douglass (J.D.), Jadwin "Jad" Gillies, Matt Crocker, Taya Smith, Dylan Thomas (on rhythm guitar), Timon Klein (on lead guitar), Peter James & Benjamin Tennikoff (on keyboards), Adam Crosariol (on bass guitar), and Simon Kobler (on drums).
The annual Hillsong United CD/DVD is recorded during their October youth conference Encounterfest; the album is released in February the following year. The 2007 Hillsong United album "All of the Above" was released on the 17th of March. Unlike all of the previous United albums, this CD was studio recorded.
To date in 2008, Hillsong United have released the first part of the I Heart Revolution recordings; 'With Hearts as One', made live around the world during the band's recent tours. The CD features previously released United tracks recorded live in different locations, and the first installment of a live DVD.
In 2009, they released 'Across the Earth: Tear down the walls', followed by 'A F T E R M A T H' on February 15th 2011.
On February 14, 2012, 'LIVE IN MIAMI (Welcome to the Aftermath)' was released. It contained songs from both the album Aftermath, and several other of their greatest hits, such as "The Stand," "With Everything," and "Your Name High." It was also the first fully recorded Hillsong United tour.
In 2013, United continued to their long string of worship albums withcompletely new material entitled Zion. Mixing a new digital sound, and their signature lyrics, they topped charts globally, and Zion became Hillsong United's highest selling album. Some songs include Oceans (Where Feet May Fail), Scandal Of Grace, Relentless, Love Is War, and Nothing Like Your Love. In late 2013, after the massive success of their song Oceans (Where Feet May Fail), United released an entire EP entitled Oceans. Not too long afterwards, United released an acoustic version of the album Zion, and in March 2014, they released their first remix album entitled "The White Album Project".
Clean
Hillsong United Lyrics
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Pure like the whitest of snow
Powerful to make sin and shame retreat
This covenant is making me whole
So I will rise and lift my head
For by His mercy my life was spared
The highest Name has set me free
My heart is clean
Purify my heart in Your presence
Teach me to discover the joy
Of holiness that forms as You draw me close
In You what was lost is restored
The lyrics of Hillsong United's song Clean talk about the forgiveness and cleansing power of the blood of Jesus Christ. The first verse talks about how the blood of Jesus has left the singer forgiven and pure like the whitest of snow. The next line talks about how it has the power to make sin and shame retreat, which is a powerful statement about the power of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross. The covenant mentioned in the next line is the new covenant that Jesus established with his death and resurrection, which provides a way for people to be made whole and reconciled to God.
The chorus then declares that the singer will lift their head and rise because of the mercy of God that spared their life. The highest name, referring to the name of Jesus, has set them free from sin and guilt. It is because of Jesus that their heart is clean and pure. The second verse talks about how the singer wants to be purified in God's presence and discover the joy of holiness that comes from being close to God. The last line of the verse speaks about how what was lost is restored in God, which likely refers to the restoration of a relationship with God and the ability to live a life with meaning and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Precious blood has left me forgiven
The blood of Jesus has cleansed me of my sins, making me free from guilt and blame.
Pure like the whitest of snow
The cleansing power of Jesus makes me as pure as the whitest of snow, free from any impurities.
Powerful to make sin and shame retreat
Through the power of Jesus, my sins and feelings of shame are defeated and forced to withdraw.
This covenant is making me whole
By accepting the covenant of Jesus, I am being made complete and whole, lacking nothing.
So I will rise and lift my head
As a result of feeling cleansed and free from sin, I will lift my head and stand tall with confidence.
For by His mercy my life was spared
God has shown me grace and mercy by sparing my life and giving me another chance to live in accordance with His will.
The highest Name has set me free
Through the power of Jesus, the name above all names, I have been set free from the bondage of sin.
Because of Jesus
The reason for my newfound freedom and purity is all because of the sacrifice and love of Jesus.
My heart is clean
As a result of accepting Jesus, my heart has been purified and made clean.
Purify my heart in Your presence
I ask God to cleanse my heart and refine me in His presence, removing any impurities that may exist.
Teach me to discover the joy
I ask God to teach me how to embrace the joy that comes with being purified and saved by His grace.
Of holiness that forms as You draw me close
As I draw closer to God, I experience a sense of holiness that forms within me, making me more like Him.
In You what was lost is restored
Through Jesus, I am able to regain what was lost and restore the brokenness in my life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Fatkin, Taya Gaukrodger, Hannah Hobbs
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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(Verse 1)
Precious blood has left me forgiven
Pure like the whitest of snow
Powerful to make sin and shame retreat
This covenant is making me whole
(Chorus)
So I will rise
And lift my head
For by His mercy
My life was spared
The highest name
Has set me free
Because of Jesus
My heart is clean
(Verse 2)
Purify my heart in Your presence
Teach me to discover the joy
Oh holiness that forms as you draw me close
In You what was lost is restored
(Chorus)
So I will rise
And lift my head
For by His mercy
My life was spared
The highest name
Has set me free
Because of Jesus
My heart is clean
So I will rise
And lift my head
For by His mercy
My life was spared
The highest name
Has set me free
Because of Jesus
My heart is clean
Because of Jesus
My heart is clean
(Instrumental)
(Chorus)
So I will rise
And lift my head
For by His mercy
My life was spared
The highest name
Has set me free
Because of Jesus
My heart is clean
So I will rise
And lift my head
For by His mercy
My life was spared
The highest name
Has set me free
Because of Jesus
My heart is clean
Because of Jesus
My heart is clean
@Nolooo
This song has a kind of nostalgia to it. It feels like home. A warm embrace. An old hymn. A simple gospel. A clean sound
@praisebabundo6587
Lehlogonolo Mabetoa Exactly! It feels like a classic hymn, sweet and real.
@kielldinklage9539
Very true!
@elizabethm3310
Yes.
@steflondon88
it's close to home for sure.
@richarddiffoot8890
❤❤
@tylerblalock
Producers: What all instruments do we need for the new song ‘Clean’?
Hillsong: Taya.
@Michael-Archonaeus
Actually that could be true for all the songs lol :P
@MJ-ye7dd
This is lovely
@tylerblalock
Michael Haha so true ;)