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".
Like an Avalanche
Hillsong United Lyrics
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Laying Your majesty aside
You reached out in love to show me life
Lifted from darkness into light
Oh
King for a slave
Trading Your righteousness for shame
Caught in Your infinite embrace
Oh
And I find myself here on my knees again
Caught up in grace like an avalanche
Nothing compares to this love love love
Burning in my heart
Saviour and Friend
Breathing Your life into my heart
Your word is the lamp unto my path
Forever I'm humbled by Your love
Oh
Take my life
Take all that I am
With all that I am I will love You
Take my heart
Take all that I have
Jesus how I adore You
And I find myself here on my knees again
Caught up in grace like an avalanche
Nothing compare to this love love love
The lyrics to Hillsong United's song Like an Avalanche are a beautiful exploration of faith and devotion to God. The opening lines, "Beautiful God, laying Your majesty aside / You reached out in love to show me life, lifted from darkness into light," describe the profound experience of encountering God's love and being brought out of a place of darkness and into the light. The song goes on to describe the sacrifice that Jesus made, trading his righteousness for our shame and catching us in his infinite embrace despite our pride and foolish ways. The chorus of the song speaks to the overwhelming power of God's love, which is compared to an avalanche, a force that is unstoppable and all-consuming. The second verse of the song speaks to the transformative power of God in our lives, breathing new life into our hearts and guiding us with his word.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of humility and reverence towards God. The lyrics speak to the deep love and adoration that the singer feels for God, and the desire to offer everything up to Him in return. The final lines of the song, "Take my life, take all that I am / With all that I am I will love You / Take my heart, take all that I have / Jesus how I adore You," express this desire to give everything up to God, to surrender to his love and grace.
Overall, the lyrics to Like an Avalanche are a powerful expression of faith and devotion. They speak to the transformative power of God's love and the profound impact it can have on our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Beautiful God
The song is directed towards God, praising Him for His beauty and divinity.
Laying Your majesty aside
Despite being a majestic and powerful God, He reaches out to us in humility and love.
You reached out in love to show me life
God's love for us is so great that he guides us towards the purpose of life.
Lifted from darkness into light
God's love for us takes us out of darkness and brings us into His light, freeing us from sin.
Oh
This line expresses the singer's awe and reverence towards God.
King for a slave
Jesus, who is King and Lord, humbled himself to become a servant to save us.
Trading Your righteousness for shame
Jesus gave up His righteousness to take on our sins, which would bring him shame.
Despite all my pride and foolish ways
Even though we are flawed and sinful, Jesus still chose to love and save us.
Caught in Your infinite embrace
When we accept Jesus' love and salvation, we are held in His loving and infinite embrace.
And I find myself here on my knees again
The singer is expressing his humility and love for God through prayer.
Caught up in grace like an avalanche
God's grace is so immense and overwhelming that it surrounds us like an avalanche.
Nothing compares to this love love love
There is nothing in this world that can compare to the love that God has for us.
Burning in my heart
The love that God has for us is so powerful and passionate that it ignites a fire in our hearts.
Saviour and Friend
Jesus is both our Saviour and our Friend, providing us with salvation and a personal relationship with Him.
Breathing Your life into my heart
God's love and grace gives us renewed life and purpose.
Your word is the lamp unto my path
The Bible is our guide and source of wisdom, leading us in the right direction.
Forever I'm humbled by Your love
God's love for us is so great that it humbles us and makes us grateful for His grace.
Take my life
The singer is surrendering his entire being to God.
Take all that I am
The singer is giving everything he has to God.
With all that I am I will love You
The singer promises to love God with all of his being.
Take my heart
The singer is offering his heart to God.
Jesus how I adore You
The singer expresses his adoration and worship towards Jesus.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Dylan Thomas, Joel Houston
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@jeanineestrera3788
2024 still listening to this underrated yet masterpiece song ❤
@petersherwood202
This is by far the most underrated Hillsong anthem. It never gets old.
@priscilasantana8215
By far...
@gracebywhomistand4535
I think I agree!! Amazing song!!!☝️🙏🙌💕
@nicholasng7547
Underrated super underrated
@crystinanna7829
Yep, one of the best
@bomary5
It's in my top 5 along with Beautiful Exchange
@mamoe6567
The most beautiful Hillsong worship
I fell in love with it the very first time I heard it, and I'm still in love with it in 2023
@AskBrodaDapo
Same here 😢😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤
@thelyca.
JESUS delivery this morning from an accident and avoid me in big adversity this morning 03/18/2024. I glorify the name of Jesus for this miracle and i disvover this deliverance song from Hilsong united.i'm bless.