He is the National Director of Music and Worship for Champions for Christ a high impact ministry to college and professional athletes with Pastor Greg Ball. He also leads worship regularly at Lakewood Church in Houston, TX. with Pastor Joel Osteen. Israel and Meleasa founded New Breed Ministries in 1995. Comprised of world class musicians and singers who are all ministers in their respective churches. They travel extensively with a message that crosses cultural, generational, and denominational boundaries.
Known specifically for their diverse sound effectively captured on the 2001 Hosanna! Integrity release of New Season as well as 2002's Lakewood Live 'We Speak to Nations', their heart is to deliberately diminish the lines that separate the Church, and bring all people together through worship. Once a member of Fred Hammond and RFC, he has also worked with the Young Messiah Tour, TBN, Crystal Lewis, Anointed, CeCe Winans, Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams, and is currently finishing an Israel and New Breed- Integrity Gospel / Sony release produced by Tommy Sims due in October. With a heart for the Nations, true worship, and a passion for the Presence of God, Israel and New Breed add purpose to any event.
Again I Say Rejoice
Israel Houghton Lyrics
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Rejoice in the Lord always
And again I say, and again I say
Rejoice in the Lord always
And again I say, and again I say
Rejoice
Come bless the Lord, come bless the Lord
And bless His name, His Holy name
Declaring He is good
O that men would praise Him
O that men would praise Him
(Repeat Chorus)
O that men would praise His name
Praise His name to the ends of the earth
And again I say...
(Repeat Chorus)
Rejoice
Rejoice...
Israel Houghton's song "Again I Say Rejoice" is a joyful call to worship and praise the Lord always. The chorus repeats multiple times the exhortation to "rejoice in the Lord always," signaling the importance of expressing gratitude and joy in our relationship with God.
The first verse directs believers to "come bless the Lord" and to declare that "He is good," which is a fundamental truth in Christianity. As the song progresses, it amplifies this message, suggesting that all men would praise the Lord to the ends of the earth.
The song's message reminds us that joy and rejoicing are essential parts of a life lived in faith, regardless of our circumstances. It encourages us to draw near to Christ and bless His name, recognizing His goodness and grace in our lives.
Overall, "Again I Say Rejoice" is a reminder to live a life of worship and celebration, and to continually lift our praises to God in all circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Rejoice in the Lord always
Find joy in the Lord at all times
And again I say, and again I say
I repeat, rejoice always
Come bless the Lord, come bless the Lord
Approach to offer blessings to the Lord
Draw near to worship Christ the Lord
Approach to worship Christ the Lord
And bless His name, His Holy name
And offer blessings to His holy name
Declaring He is good
Announcing that He is good
O that men would praise Him
Oh that people would praise Him
O that men would praise Him
Oh that people would praise Him
O that men would praise His name
Oh that people would praise His name
Praise His name to the ends of the earth
Praise His name all over the world
Rejoice
Find joy
And again I say...
I repeat...
Rejoice
Find joy
Rejoice...
Find joy...
Contributed by Aaliyah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kohana365
Rejoice in the Lord always
And again I say, and again I say
Rejoice in the Lord always
And again I say, and again I say
Rejoice
Come bless the Lord, come bless the Lord
Draw near to worship Christ the Lord
And bless His name, His Holy name
Declaring He is good
O that men would praise Him
O that men would praise Him
Rejoice in the Lord always
And again I say, and again I say
Rejoice in the Lord always
And again I say, and again I say
Rejoice
O that men would praise His name
Praise His name to the ends of the earth
And again I say
Rejoice in the Lord always
And again I say, and again I say
Rejoice in the Lord always
And again I say, and again I say
Rejoice
Rejoice
Rejoice
@kimwilliams8754
Iβve been laid off since March 2020 and still no job and unemployment stopped. Iβm still rejoicing, because I still have a roof over my head, food, heat and the car paid offππΎππΎππΎππΎππΎ rejoice in the Lord always ππΎππΎππΎππΎ
@benotdecived2013
Glory ππΏπ
@benotdecived2013
There is a reward coming for our confidence ππΏ
@thesexygoddessinhighheels
Praise God Kim! I decree in Jesus name you will have a job that pays better than your old job and thar it will provide you benefits. In Jesus name, Amen!
@dimplez27davis66
Pray that has opened doors for you! Been there recently! Was laid off December 2022, unemployment ran out & yet I trusted Him! Just days ago, God blessed me with a job so I pray he's opened doors for you. He's faithful π ππΌ
@jeslyny9692
The Lord told me to rejoice even though my health no good..my family treat me like an enemy...becoz He is still God of the whole Universe β€β€β€
@JadeLashae671
always heard this song play at church from the age of 8, the whole church was jumping, only good memories from this song. here I am 21 years old and longing for a lit song.
@ume_san5191
YES ME TOO AND NOW I'M 13HALLELUJAH!!!I REMEMBERED AGAIN!!!ππππβοΈβοΈβοΈππ
@shunyalcleveland
Rejoice!!!!!!
@jeanninesaeler7607
It's scripture, so it's timeless!