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.
More Than Life
Reuben Morgan Lyrics
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Stand by the promises we made
Let go of everything I've done
I'll run into Your open arms
And all I know
I love You more than life
I love You more than life
Fall back on everything You've done
Fall back on everlasting arms
When all the world is swept away
You are all the things I need
You're the air I breathe
How can it be
You were the One on the cross
Lifted for all our shame?
How can it be
The scars in Your hands are for me?
You are the king of all
The song "More Than Life" by Reuben Morgan is a beautiful expression of devotion and worship to God. In the first verse, the singer affirms his commitment to stand by everything that God has said and all the promises that have been made. He also declares his willingness to let go of everything he has done and run into God's open arms. The chorus is a powerful declaration of love for God, stating that the singer loves Him more than life itself. In the second verse, the singer encourages himself and others to fall back on everything that God has done and to trust in His everlasting arms. The bridge asks how it is possible that God would sacrifice Himself for us, bearing the shame and scars of our sin. The song ends with a declaration that God is the king of all and worthy of all praise.
The imagery of open arms is a powerful symbol throughout the song, representing the welcoming and loving nature of God. The chorus, with its repetition of the line "I love You more than life," conveys a deep sense of devotion and commitment to God. The second verse introduces the idea of falling back on God, emphasizing His strength and faithfulness. The bridge focuses on the incredible sacrifice that God made for us, and the last line of the song amplifies God's greatness and worthiness of our worship.
Line by Line Meaning
Stand by everything You said
I trust everything You have ever told me.
Stand by the promises we made
I know You will keep the promises You made to me.
Let go of everything I've done
I will stop dwelling on my past mistakes.
I'll run into Your open arms
I will seek comfort and refuge in You.
And all I know
Despite my doubts and uncertainties, one thing remains true:
I love You more than life
My love for You is greater than anything else in this world.
I love You more than life
My love for You is greater than anything else in this world.
Fall back on everything You've done
I will trust in all the good things You have done for me.
Fall back on everlasting arms
I will trust in Your never-ending love and support.
When all the world is swept away
Even if everything around me is falling apart,
You are all the things I need
You are the only one I need to get through anything.
You're the air I breathe
You are the fundamental source of my life and existence.
How can it be
It's hard to comprehend
You were the One on the cross
That You, the Almighty One, suffered for me
Lifted for all our shame?
Were lifted up to the cross to take away all our shame?
How can it be
It's hard to comprehend
The scars in Your hands are for me?
That the scars on Your hands signify that You have given Your life for me?
You are the king of all
You are the sovereign ruler of everything.
Contributed by Nathaniel T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@shema.d.akussah31
10 years ago, this song gets me sobbing in bed all day. It carries the same energy even now β€
@herbbrown9836
I tear up every time I hear itπ’
@jalermaling8736
This song was playing in my spirit since yesterday, came here looking for it. Pure worship of the King of kings! To this day, the image of Tulele Faletolu belting out the lead vocals, and that Swedish brother with a difficult name on the drums have stayed with me. I just love these Hillsong classics, they're enduring.
@sarahbonita9741
Whenever i hear this song and it reaches to the bridge "how can it be that You where the one on that cross?" My tears always starts to fell.
@asieduaotsiwah9240
Same here. That part makes me cry a lot. Genuine love is the sweetest.
@luceilleaaleyahshahzad5109
This song has such an anointing!!!! Our soul feels the connection to the holy spirit.
@pianistnkirihoerasto2079
Hi Sarah Bonita
@bridgetkundakampeshi5182
Same here, I repeat that part over and over . Pure love that has to and needs to be embraced. I just feel like shouting β I love you Lord Jesus π£π£π£π£π£πππ
@davidjackson1118
Hey Sarah, don't weep, your faith is strong sister π love has already won on the energetic level, it's almost over here my sweet sister, I can promise you that π
@nashiehun9141
There was a point where I back slide like many today, still went to church but had no genuine love for Jesus, became so materialistic and prioritised my fleshly desire above my love for God, but God kept calling me back. NOW my relationship with the father is taking shape am not where I should be but THANK God I am better off than te past couple of years. That to can be your testimony, no matter how dark your life might be God is still saying something and indeed the best is yet to come. Love you and God loves you more!!!