As of 2006, she has released nineteen albums. Thirty-two of her singles have reached the Number 1 position on Christian radio national airplay charts. These include "He Is Exalted", "God Is In Control", "We Bow Down" and "The Warrior Is A Child". She has received five GMA Dove Awards, and three American Songwriter Awards.
Some of Paris' songs have been included in the hymnals by a variety of churches including the United Methodist church and various Charismatic churches. In recent years, Paris has focused on recording new versions of some of her worship standards and writing new praise and worship music in contrast to contemporary Christian pop songs that she released the latter 1990s.
Her uncle, Loren Cunningham is the founder of Youth With A Mission, while her family started Ecclesia College in Elm Springs, Arkansas, where her brother Oren Paris III is president and father Oren Paris II is chancellor. Paris herself studied theology and sacred music, though she has claimed to have placed little emphasis in her formal studies on composition or songwriting. Beyond songwriting, she is the author of four books, three of which focus on contemporary Christian theology.
She and her husband Jack Wright have one child, Jack Paris Wright, born April 29, 2001.
Although widely associated for much of her career with Star Song Records, EMI switched her over to the Sparrow label in 1996, before her contract ended after 2003. In 2005, she switched to Michael Coleman's INO label.
Glory To God
Twila Paris Lyrics
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Peace on earth and good will to men
Glory to God in the highest
Let His praise be heard again
The opening lines of Twila Paris's "Glory To God" are from the Gospel of Luke, chapter 2, verse 14, where angels announce the birth of Jesus to the shepherds. The first line, "Glory to God in the highest," is a proclamation of praise and adoration for God, the Creator and Sustainer of all things. This is a common theme in religious music, as the majesty and greatness of God is often celebrated. The second line, "Peace on earth and good will to men," is a hope for humanity that stems from the birth of Jesus, known as the "Prince of Peace." This second line also references the angels' proclamation to the shepherds, which was a message of hope and joy for all people.
In the chorus of the song, Paris continues to echo the themes from Luke's Gospel, exhorting us to glorify God and proclaim his praise. By repeating the opening lines, Paris underscores the importance of this message, and invites listeners to join in this hymn of praise to God.
Line by Line Meaning
Glory to God in the highest
Highest honor and praise be given to God above all else
Peace on earth and good will to men
May there be peace and good favor towards humanity on earth
Glory to God in the highest
Highest honor and praise be given to God above all else, let it be repeated
Contributed by Tristan G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.