More recently he has led at Newfrontiers events such as Newday, Newday Youth Leaders conference and Mobilise. Simon recently obtained a degree in Maths at the University of Sussex and has joined the staff of CCK in his role as co-ordinator of Worship and Musicans.
Simon is passionate about the Church and leading the next generation of worshippers to the throne room of God.
His congregational songs include I'm Alive and You Reign, both found on the Newday 05 live album You Reign.
I'm Alive
Simon Brading Lyrics
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In this salvation I'm free
Sin I was slave to now has no power over me
I don't deserve it, have not earned it
It's Your grace on me
And now my heart is free
I'm alive in Jesus Christ
Jesus, Your light has opened my eyes
I'm free
Objects of wrath
Redeemed at the cross from our sin
Chosen and living, forever forgiven by Him
I don't deserve it, have not earned it
It's Your grace on me
And now my heart is free
Jesus Your blood will speak of Your love for all time
Grace for today and hope for tomorrow is mine
I don't deserve it, have not earned it
It's Your grace on me
And now my heart is free
It's a celebration of Your grace
Celebration of Your grace
With a song of love and a shout of praise
Celebration
of Your grace.
The lyrics of Simon Brading's song "I'm Alive" convey a message of redemption and grace. The opening lines "There's no condemnation; In this salvation I'm free" speak to the freedom that comes with accepting the gift of salvation. The song acknowledges that the human condition is one of sin and brokenness, but through the grace of Jesus Christ, there is hope and liberation from the power of sin. The repeated line "I don't deserve it, have not earned it" emphasizes the idea that salvation is a gift freely given, not something earned through merit or good deeds. The final lines of the song express a celebratory tone, with the repetition of "Celebration of Your grace" echoing the joy and gratitude that comes with receiving this gift.
The song's message is inspired by the Christian concept of salvation through grace. It is a quintessential Christian worship song that speaks to the core tenets of the Christian faith - the grace of God, redemption through Jesus Christ, and the promise of eternal life. The song's simple and repetitive lyrics, paired with the uplifting melody, create a powerful and unifying worship experience for Christian communities across the globe.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no condemnation;
I am not judged or punished for my previous wrongdoings.
In this salvation I'm free
I have been saved from the consequences of my sins and am now free.
Sin I was slave to now has no power over me
I used to be controlled by sin but now it has no control over me.
I don't deserve it, have not earned it
I have not done anything to earn or deserve this salvation and freedom.
It's Your grace on me
It is only by God's grace that I have been given this salvation and freedom.
And now my heart is free
I feel liberated and joyful in my heart as a result of this freedom.
I'm alive in Jesus Christ
I am spiritually alive and connected to Jesus Christ.
And I know it's not ‘cause of me.
I am aware that this spiritual life is not due to my own efforts or merit.
Jesus, Your light has opened my eyes
I have been enlightened and able to see things clearly because of Jesus.
Objects of wrath
We were previously subject to God's wrath due to our sinful nature.
Redeemed at the cross from our sin
We have been saved and freed from the power of sin through Jesus' death on the cross.
Chosen and living, forever forgiven by Him
God has chosen us to live and we are forgiven forever because of Him.
Jesus Your blood will speak of Your love for all time
Jesus' sacrifice and bloodshed will always signify His great love for us.
Grace for today and hope for tomorrow is mine
I have been given grace for today and look forward to hope for tomorrow.
It's a celebration of Your grace
This song is a joyful celebration of God's grace.
With a song of love and a shout of praise
We express our love for God and give Him praise through this song.
Celebration
This is a celebratory song of God's grace and love.
Contributed by Aiden Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.