Rebecca was born in Sydney, Australia, to David and Helen Smallbone. She is the oldest of seven children, and currently lives in Los Angeles with Jacob. Rebecca took the name St. James from her grandmother, as it was her maiden name. Her album ‘’God’’ was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1995. Also, ‘’Pray ‘’ was certified Gold by the RIAA on the last week of September 1999.
Rebecca's musical career began in 1990 at age 13 when she began opening shows for CCM (Christian Contemporary Music) artist Carman during his Australian tour which was promoted by her father's company, David Smallbone Promotions. That same year she recorded her first album, Refresh My Heart. In 1991 she moved to the United States upon signing with ForeFront Records, and took her stage name at the label's request.
In 1999 Rebecca received a Grammy Award for her album ''Pray'' in the Best Rock Gospel Album category. Rebecca is the eighth Australian artist or group to win a Grammy Award.
In 2003 she played the part of Maggie (Mary Magdalene) in the !HERO rock opera.
Rebecca is an open supporter of teenage sexual abstinence, and has become an unofficial spokesperson for True Love Waits. The single "Wait for Me", from her 2000 album Transform, encourages waiting to have sex until after marriage. Later that year it also became the title and focus of a 46-city tour. James wrote the song herself on a tour bus, and it became instantly popular. The song was also used on the TV program The O.C. Rebecca's first book, titled Wait for Me: Rediscovering the Joy of Purity in Romance, was published in 2002 and further addressed the issue.
In November of 2005, Rebecca released her highly anticipated album If I Had One Chance To Tell You Something. After not putting out a new pop/rock album since 2000, this album combines Rebecca's overall versatility in vocal and song writing to the finest degree.
Rebecca sang a song on the 2005 soundtrack, Music Inspired by the Chronicles of Narnia called "Lion" for which she won a Dove Award.
A Special Edition of If I Had One Chance To Tell You Something was released in November 2006 and included two acoustic tracks and other special features.
In 2007. Rebecca released her live CD\DVD aLIVE In Florida featuring some of her No. 1 hits as well as fan favorites.
In 2008, two compilation albums, The Ultimate Collection (Double Disc) and Greatest Hits featuring some of her biggest hits were released. The same year she also released a new book called Pure: A 90-Day Devotional for the Mind, Body, & Spirit which broke into Top 10 at #9 on the CBA bestseller's list in Feb 2009. Pure is also nominated among the Top 3 books of 2009 for the youth/teen market.
The September 09' release of Loved, (Hachette/Faithwords) and the fall national film release of Sarah’s Choice capped 2009 as one of Rebecca’s most creatively diverse years.
God Of Wonders
Rebecca St. James Lyrics
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Of water earth and sky
The heavens are Your tabernacle
Glory to the Lord on high
God of wonders beyond our galaxy
You are Holy, Holy
The universe declares Your Majesty
Lord of Heaven and Earth
Lord of Heaven and Earth
Early in the morning
I will celebrate the Light
When I stumble in the darkness
I will lift Your name by night
God of wonders beyond our galaxy
You are Holy, Holy
The universe declares Your Majesty
You are Holy, Holy
Lord of Heaven and Earth
Lord of Heaven and Earth
Hallelujah to the Lord of Heaven and Earth
Hallelujah to the Lord of Heaven and Earth
Hallelujah to the Lord of Heaven and Earth
God of wonders beyond our galaxy
You are Holy, Holy
The universe declares Your Majesty
You are Holy, Holy
...
The lyrics to Rebecca St. James's song "God of Wonders" speak to the greatness and majesty of God. The song begins by acknowledging that God is the Lord of all creation. The imagery of water, earth, and sky emphasizes that God's presence is everywhere. The lyrics continue by stating that the heavens are God's tabernacle, which is a reference to the Old Testament idea of God dwelling amongst His people. The chorus repeats the phrase "You are Holy, Holy" four times, emphasizing the transcendence of God and His holiness. The second half of the chorus speaks to the vastness of the universe and how it declares God's majesty. The final verse talks about celebrating God's light and lifting up His name in the darkness. The song concludes with a Hallelujah to the Lord of Heaven and Earth, reminding us that all glory and honor belong to Him.
Overall, "God of Wonders" is a song that exalts God's greatness and acknowledges His presence and power in all aspects of the universe. The song invites the listener to join in a chorus of praise and worship to the Lord of Heaven and Earth.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord of all creation
You are the ruler of everything that has been created
Of water earth and sky
Your influence extends over the ocean, the land, and the atmosphere
The heavens are Your tabernacle
The sky is like Your holy dwelling place
Glory to the Lord on high
We give honor and praise to You, who reigns above all
God of wonders beyond our galaxy
You perform miracles that go beyond what we can perceive in the vast universe
You are Holy, Holy
You are pure, perfect, and set apart from everything else
The universe declares Your Majesty
All of creation testifies to Your greatness and splendor
Lord of Heaven and Earth
You are sovereign over both the spiritual realm and the physical world
Early in the morning
At the start of a new day
I will celebrate the Light
I will praise and worship You, who is the source of all goodness and illumination
When I stumble in the darkness
When I experience difficulties in life
I will lift Your name by night
I will exalt You during times of darkness and uncertainty
Hallelujah to the Lord of Heaven and Earth
Praise be to You who rules over all dimensions of existence
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music
Written by: Marc Byrd, Steve Hindalong
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