In 1999, Morgan and Marty Sampson formed "United Live". Darlene Zschech, the worship pastor of Hillsong (1995-2007), had suggested to Morgan that they make an album with the youth worship team and, in 1999, they made their debut album called Everyday with Morgan and Sampson leading the team. Morgan continued to make four more albums with United Live until 2002. He decided that it was time for him to leave the group and pass the torch on to the next generation. His last album with Hillsong United, for the band name changed when he left, was To the Ends of the Earth. Replacing him as a worship leader of Hillsong United was Joel Houston, the son of the senior pastor of Hillsong, Brian Houston.
In 2005, Morgan signed with Rocketown Records, owned by Michael W. Smith. The company released his debut album in the United States, but four of the original songs were removed in favour of cover versions of Hillsong songs written by Morgan. In addition, the remaining songs were remixed and the resulting songs had a heavier feel when compared to the softer adult contemporary-style originals.
Morgan has toured extensively around the United States, Canada and Europe. His latest album, Everyone, contains Morgan's personal interpretation of his music and was mostly written in the previous 18 months, recorded in a big sounding, studio worship version without the congregational elements of live worship. Mainly featuring covers of previously released Hillsong songs written by Morgan, it was released in Australia on 2 October 2006.
Morgan officially became Hillsong's new worship pastor in 2008, replacing Darlene Zschech. He is married to Sarah and they have two children.
Gloria
Reuben Morgan Lyrics
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That wakens my heart
To sing of all you’ve done
Beautiful song you’ve sung over me
That draws me in your love
Gloria, Gloria In Excelsius Deo
Nothing so sweet as your name on my lips
And I will sing forever
What could I bring
Unto Jesus my king
If not my life my all
Gloria, Gloria in Excelsius Deo
Gloria, Gloria praise the king of heaven
In the song Gloria by Reuben Morgan, the lyrics depict the beauty and glory of God. The opening lines describe the brightness of the sun that awakens the heart to sing of all that God has done. It is a call for everyone to come and join in singing the beautiful song that God has sung over us, drawing us closer to His love. The chorus repeats the Latin phrase "Gloria in Excelsius Deo," which means "Glory be to God in the highest." This phrase is usually sung in church services during the Gloria or the angel's song in Luke 2:14.
The next verse talks about how the name of Jesus on our lips is the sweetest thing that we can ever experience. The lyrics encourage everyone to keep singing praises to God forever. The final lines ask the question, "What could I bring unto Jesus my king, If not my life, my all?" This line emphasizes the importance of surrendering our lives to God and giving Him our all.
Overall, Reuben Morgan's Gloria is a beautiful song of worship that encourages everyone to sing praises to God and surrender their lives to Him.
Line by Line Meaning
Bright is the sun
The morning sun is bright and it awakens my heart to start praising you.
That wakens my heart
The sun's brightness fills my heart with energy and enthusiasm to worship you.
To sing of all you've done
I sing praises to you for all the wonderful things you have done for me.
Beautiful song you've sung over me
You have already composed a beautiful song about and for me, which expresses your immense love for me.
That draws me in your love
This song makes me realize how deeply loved I am by you and draws me closer to your love and grace.
Gloria, Gloria In Excelsius Deo
I sing 'Gloria, Gloria In Excelsius Deo' which means 'Glory to God in the highest.'
Gloria, Gloria praise the king of heaven
I sing 'Gloria, Gloria' with a heart full of praise for you, the king of heaven.
Nothing so sweet as your name on my lips
Your name is the sweetest thing I can ever utter and it fills my mouth with joy and delight when I speak it.
And I will sing forever
I will continue to sing your praises forever because your love and grace towards me will never end.
What could I bring
What can I offer you in return for all the immeasurable blessings you have given me?
Unto Jesus my king
I offer my entire life as a sacrifice of love and worship to you, my king Jesus.
If not my life my all
There is nothing more valuable that I can offer you than my life - my thoughts, words and deeds - everything I am.
Contributed by Aiden S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.