Honor and Glory (1998)

Joel Caballero
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Honor and Glory is the ninth studio album by Christian singer - songwriter Ray Boltz, released on October 27, 1998 by Ray Boltz Music/Word Records. The album was produced by Boltz and Steve Millikan. The primary themes for the album revolves around faith, hope and sincere devotion to God. Like much of Boltz’s work, the album uses storytelling to explore the personal and collective experiences of the Christian journey.

Honor and Glory's highlights include the following tracks:

-"The Call/An Honor to Serve" highlights service as a form of worship, illustrating how commitment to a higher calling can transcend personal suffering.

-"Dare to Believe" emphasize maintaining spiritual conviction despite challenges.

-the tracks "This Is America" and "Fallen Not Forgotten," blend national identity with Christian values, a common motif in Boltz's releases.

-"The Sinner’s Prayer" serves as a thematic anchor for the album's message of repentance and spiritual renewal.

Honor and Glory climbed to number 17 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. It is Boltz's first album since Watch the Lamb that it did not climb into the Top 10, but not counting Moments For the Heart, which is a compilation release and only peaked at number 12 in 1992.

Honor and Glory was originally issued on cassette tape and CD when it was first issued. It is not available on digital platforms, but it is sold at Boltz's website at www.rayboltz.com. A YouTube link to listen to the album is posted below this article.

Track listing

All songs written by Ray Boltz and Steve Millikan, except where noted.

1. Dare to Believe -4:57

2. Scars (Ray Boltz) -4:16

3. The Last to Be Chosen -3:39

4. The Call (instrumental; music by Steve Millikan)/An Honor to Serve (Ray Boltz)

-7:00

5. Does the Light Still Shine -4:34

6. This Is America -3:56

7. Fallen Not Forgotten -4:36

8. Jesus Real Loud (Ray Boltz) -3:09

9. The Bells Are Ringing -6:04