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".
Here Now
Hillsong United Lyrics
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Time runs its race within Your hand
And my mind runs wild to comprehend
What no mind on earth could understand
Your ways are higher
Your thoughts are wilder
Love came like madness
It makes no sense but this is grace
And I know You're with me in this place
Here now
Still my heart
Let Your voice be all I hear now
Here now
Fix my eyes on things that I can't see now
Spirit breathe like the wind come have Your way
'Cause I know You're in this place
Faith makes a fool of what makes sense
But grace found my heart where logic ends
When justice called for all my debts
The Friend of sinners came instead
Your ways are higher
Your thoughts are wilder
Love came like madness
Poured out in blood-washed romance
It makes no sense but this is grace
And I know You're with me in this place
Here now
Still my heart
Let Your voice be all I hear now
Fix my eyes on things that I can't see now
Spirit breathe like the wind come have Your way
'Cause I know that You are
Here now
Still my heart
Let Your voice be all I hear now
Fix my eyes on things that I can't see now
Spirit breathe like the wind come have Your way
Oh Lord yeah
'Cause I know that You're here now
Still my heart
Let Your voice be all I hear now
Fix my eyes on things that I can't see now
Spirit breathe like the wind come have Your way
Oh oh yeah
'Cause I know You're in this place
Oh Lord I know
I know you are with me
I know you are with me
The Spirit is within me
Cannot live without Your love
Cannot live without Your love oh oh oh
Because I know that You are here now
Still my heart
Let Your voice be all I hear now
Fix my eyes on the things that I can't see now
Spirit breathe like the wind come have Your way
'Cause I know that You are here now
Still my heart
Let Your voice be all I hear now
Fix my eyes on the things that I can't see now
Spirit breathe like the wind come have Your way
'Cause I know that You are here now oh
Still my heart
Let Your voice be all I hear now
Fix my eyes on the things that I can't see now
Spirit breathe like the wind come have Your way
'Cause I know You're in this place
The lyrics of the song Here Now by Hillsong United are a reflection of man’s awe and wonder at God’s grandeur and majesty. The opening lines, ‘Skies spin their dance within Your breath, Time runs its race within Your hand,’ remind us that God is the Creator of all things, and that He is the One who sets everything in motion. The beauty of nature points to the transcendence of God, and His power over all creation. The singer further acknowledges that there are things about God that we cannot fully grasp with our finite minds, as ‘What no mind on earth could understand.’
The central theme of the song is Grace - divine, unmerited favor upon human beings. The chorus, ‘Your ways are higher, Your thoughts are wilder, Love came like madness, Poured out in blood-washed romance, It makes no sense but this is grace,’ celebrates the sacrifice of Christ on the cross, and the great extent to which God went to reconcile man unto Himself. The verse, ‘Faith makes a fool of what makes sense, But grace found my heart where logic ends,’ imply that our understanding of God is not based on reason, but on faith. Faith allows us to accept what we cannot fully comprehend.
The overall message of Here Now by Hillsong United is that in the midst of our confusion and perplexity, we can find peace and rest in God's presence. The lines, ‘Here now, Still my heart, Let Your voice be all I hear now,’ implore God to calm our restless souls and be the center of our lives. The author is confident that the Holy Spirit will lead and guide us in our journey of faith, reminding us that ‘I know You're with me in this place,’ and that God is always present to comfort and strengthen us.
Line by Line Meaning
Skies spin their dance within Your breath
The movement of the skies is controlled by You.
Time runs its race within Your hand
You are the one who controls the flow of time.
And my mind runs wild to comprehend
My mind is amazed and trying hard to understand.
What no mind on earth could understand
Something that is beyond human comprehension.
Your ways are higher
Your ways are beyond human understanding.
Your thoughts are wilder
Your thoughts are beyond human imagination.
Love came like madness
Your love is selfless and unexpected.
Poured out in blood-washed romance
Your love is shown through sacrifice and forgiveness.
It makes no sense but this is grace
Your love and forgiveness are undeserved, but freely given.
And I know You're with me in this place
I can feel Your presence with me right now.
Here now
In this moment, right now.
Still my heart
Help me to be calm and at peace.
Let Your voice be all I hear now
May Your words be the only thing I focus on.
Fix my eyes on things that I can't see now
Help me to focus on the things that are unseen but true.
Spirit breathe like the wind come have Your way
Let Your Spirit move in and direct my life.
'Cause I know You're in this place
I am aware of Your presence being all around me.
Faith makes a fool of what makes sense
Believing in You goes against rational thinking.
But grace found my heart where logic ends
Your love touched my heart where logic couldn't reach.
When justice called for all my debts
I deserved punishment for my wrongdoings.
The Friend of sinners came instead
You took my place and paid the price for my sins.
Oh Lord yeah
Addressing and acknowledging the presence of God.
The Spirit is within me
Your Spirit lives within me.
Cannot live without Your love
I need Your love to exist and thrive.
Because I know that You are here now
I am certain that You are present with me.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Joel Houston, Michael Guy Chislett
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@ginsjuan
In the melody's embrace so sweet,
As guitar strings begin to greet,
Feel the presence divine, so near,
Burning pain, sorrow, every fear.
Beside you, God's love does reside,
In this moment, let it be your guide.
Contemplate His face, in grace be found,
His tender hug, in joy, surround.
Here, in this sacred, hallowed space,
You're never alone, in His warm embrace.
@cezarfreedon
Here Now (Madness)
Skies spin their dance
Within Your breath
Time runs its race
Within Your hand
And my mind runs wild
To comprehend
What no mind on earth
Could understand
Your ways are higher
Your thoughts are wilder
Love came like madness
Poured out in blood - wash romance
It makes no sense but this is grace
And I know You're with me in this place
(CORUS)
Here now
Still my heart
Let your voice be all I hear now
Fix my eyes on the things that I can't see now
Spirit breathe
Like the wind come have Your way
Cause I know You're in this place
Faith makes a fool
Of what makes sense
But grace found my heart
Where logic ends
When justice called
For all my debts
The Friend of sinners
Came instead
@hillsongunited
This was recorded on the doorstep of the Garden Tomb right below where many believe Golgotha was — the place where The Madness of the whole story of Jesus came alive for us and hopefully you catch a glimpse of it also. The freezing rain fell as we captured, but we pushed through the cold to share the beauty of this moment. Although we acknowledge that this may or may not be Jesus' actual tomb, the reality remains that it is EMPTY!
@zionogidi342
I believe, so glad that christ died on my birthday 😁🤗
@susanwilson2297
Beautiful indeed 🔥🔥🔥😊
@libertaddianagamarralarosa201
Bv
@mr67maro
Amen! Jesus Reigns Forever
@rok2824
Jesus Reigns forever..You have no idea what your music has done to my life..I found Jesus through your music,.this is Grace
@hamadel_neil2488
no offence, but I am Muslim and i like to listen to Hillsong music from time to time since 2011 or 2012. i don't even know why, even my close friends are shocked about it. so thank you Hillsong for making such a good meaningful music! :-)
@samrae4088
garsota Hamad el_neil Hey mate, reading your message I think your being called. If you feel a pull towards such amazing Christian worship then I honestly think gods leading you. God Bless and I hope he continues to work In You. You're always loved in christ
@rhodbantao2922
Same here. I was raised in an Islamic family. Jesus's used those people around me as instruments to hear His word then way back 2011 I accepted Him as my savior and God and last month I just got baptized. I don't care if I'm being persecuted right now because of my acceptance to Him because I know my God is a living God and He will not leave me nor forsake me. Don't be afraid. God bless you.
@hamadel_neil2488
Oh,thanks! Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and God bless you all! :-)