This week, we have another SOTW :P. It's quickly becoming my favorite part of the week, because it's a chance to show some sweet music that may otherwise go unnoticed. Let's roll it on out!
More Than Ashes - The Merchant Band, Let The Weak Speak"I'm more/Than what these ashes say/They will fade away/When he comes for me"
This week's SOTW goes to a very good unknown group. The Merchant Band is a worship group whose songs are fresh, creative, and heartfelt. The album actually released just this past September, so they are a pretty new group in my music library. However, they are a very welcome addition to the catalogue I have.
More Than Ashes begins with a nice resonant guitar, followed by the soft spoken voice of the singer, uttering words of encouragement and truth. The message is not difficult to understand, which perhaps makes it so good. To me, the song is trying to convey that we're more than ashes, more than what others say, and more importantly, more than just the simplicity of our flesh. Ashes typically are undesirable, the remnants of something long gone and forgotten. But God sees us as more than that, more than just the dust we came from and the dust we'll return to. He sees us as something precious, something to keep. We are His roses, His to keep.
The song then rises with a swelling crescendo, followed by the overdriven guitars and the singer's reminder, now forceful and triumphant.
"I'm more/Than what these ashes say"
More Than Ashes is my pick for SOTW this week. The emotion behind this song, and the simple yet powerful lyrics go a long way in making the piece something special. Hope you guys like it, it's an amazing song for any type of worship or silent praise.
More Than Ashes - http://www.mediafire.com/?wjoooxmzwjj
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