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.
Release Of The Spirit
Twila Paris Lyrics
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The king is exalted
On earth and i will praise him
He is exalted
Forever exalted
And i will praise his name
He is the lord
Forever his truth shall reing
Rejoicing in his holy name
He is exalted
The king is exalted on earth
"Release of the Spirit" is a beautiful song by Twila Paris that sings praises to God. The song begins with the lyrics "He is exalted, the king is exalted, on earth and I will praise Him." This verse speaks of the greatness of God and how He is above everyone else. It also encourages people to give Him the highest glory and honor as they worship Him. The chorus talks about how God is forever exalted and how His name deserves to be praised. It also speaks of the Lord's eternal reign of truth, which is adored by the heavens.
The second verse of "Release of the Spirit" further magnifies God's greatness. It says, "He is the Lord, forever His truth shall reign, heavens adore, rejoicing in His holy name." The verse describes the Lord as the one who reigns forever and whose truth is eternal. The heavens adore Him and find joy in praising His holy name. The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus, asserting the unchanging nature of God's majesty.
Overall, "Release of the Spirit" is a powerful song of worship that speaks to the greatness and eternal nature of God. The lyrics remind us that God deserves our highest praise and honor for His unchanging reign and truth.
Line by Line Meaning
He is in a position of lofty and supreme status
The singer is acknowledging that God is of the highest authority and power.
The ruler holds a position of elevated power and authority
The singer is reinforcing that God is not just a supreme being but also wants everyone to acknowledge the authority that he holds.
I will express my admiration and respect for him while living in this realm
The singer will praise God while they are still on earth.
He is in a position of lofty and supreme status
The same message as line 1, reiterating the exalted status of God.
Always in a position of supremacy
God is always and will always be above man's mortal power, maintaining his position despite the circumstances around him.
I will sing out to honor his character and deity
The singer will celebrate the qualities of God through song and praise him for it.
He is the master of all creation
God is the supreme being responsible for creating everything.
His truth will always hold power and reign over all
The truth that God embodies will always bear weight and resonate with people, holding power over all.
The divine entities pay homage and adore His name
Even the heavens witness the power of God and pay reverence to his name.
He is in a position of lofty and supreme status
The same message as line 1, reiterating the exalted status of God.
The ruler holds a position of elevated power and authority on this earth
The same message as line 2, firmly expressing that God is not only of lofty status but that it is evident even on Earth.
Writer(s): Twila Paris
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