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.
The Fear
Reuben Morgan Lyrics
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The walls are shaking
I call your name search me again
Lord your mercy never fails me
Hallelujah
Still you love me
You love me and I’ll never be the same
You have set me free and I walk before the fear
Song cannot convey, No words can say
All the praise that you deserve
I give my life my everything and eternity
To sing
Hallelujah
Still you love me
You love me and I’ll never be the same
Hallelujah
You have set me free and I walk before the fear
Still you gave your only Son for me
And set this sinner free
Now you love me
Like your only son
And taught my heart to fear
Still you love
You love me and I’ll never be the same
Hallelujah you have set me free and I walk before the fear
I walk with You the fear
I am humbled by the fear
In Reuben Morgan's song, The Fear, the lyrics depict the artist's longing to be filled with the peace that comes with having a relationship with God. The opening line "Peace is falling to fill my emptiness" alludes to the idea that we are all seeking something to fill the void within us, and that void can only be fulfilled by God's love and grace. The artist goes on to express his vulnerability by admitting that he is afraid and doubts his worthiness of God's love. He says "I am humbled by the fear" which indicates that even though he fears, he is at peace, knowing that he is loved and accepted by God. The chorus "Still you love me, You love me and I'll never be the same" reinforces the idea that God's love is constant and never changes, no matter how far we may fall.
The second verse of the song continues to relate the artist's struggle with self-doubt and the extent of God's love for him. The artist declares that not only did God send His only son to die for us, but He also set us free from sin. The lyrics "And set this sinner free/ Now you love me/ Like your only son" reinforce the idea that we are all sinners in need of redemption and that God's love for us is boundless. The artist ends the song by proclaiming his desire to give himself fully to God and to sing His praises for all eternity. The final line "I am humbled by the fear" emphasizes the intricate relationship between fear, humility, and acceptance of God's grace.
Line by Line Meaning
Peace is falling to fill my emptiness
I feel a sense of peace and comfort that is counteracting the emptiness I was feeling before.
The walls are shaking
I feel like my world is being shaken up or tested in some way.
I call your name search me again
I am asking God to search me and help me find my way.
Lord your mercy never fails me
I know that I can always count on God's mercy.
Hallelujah
I am praising God.
Still you love me
I am amazed that even with all my flaws and mistakes, God still loves me.
You love me and I’ll never be the same
God's love has changed me in a profound way.
You have set me free and I walk before the fear
Because of God, I can walk confidently through life even though I may feel fear.
Song cannot convey, No words can say
I am acknowledging that there are no words to fully express how much God means to me.
All the praise that you deserve
I want to give all the praise and honor to God.
I give my life my everything and eternity
I am committing my life, my present, and my future entirely to God.
To sing
My mission is to always sing praises to God.
Still you gave your only Son for me
I am in awe of the fact that God sacrificed his son for me and for all of us.
And set this sinner free
I acknowledge that I am imperfect and that God has set me free from my sins.
Like your only son
God's love for me is similar to his love for his only son.
And taught my heart to fear
God has taught me to have a healthy respect and fear for him.
You love me and I’ll never be the same
God's love has changed me in a profound way.
Hallelujah you have set me free and I walk before the fear
I am praising God for setting me free and helping me to walk confidently even when I fear.
I walk with You the fear
Even when I am afraid, I know that God is with me and will help me get through it.
I am humbled by the fear
The fear I have for God is not a negative fear, but a humbling one that reminds me of his power and love.
Contributed by Landon O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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2018