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- Double Take (2000)
Double Take is the eighteenth studio album by the Christian rock band Petra , released on February 29, 2000 by Word Records. The album was produced by John and Dino Elefante with Bob Hartman as executive producer. This will be Petra's final album to be released on Word Records after being on the label for more than 10 years. Double Take features ten new acoustic arrangements of classic Petra songs and two new tracks: "Breathe In" and "The Longing." The song "Breathe In" is written and performed by guitarist Pete Orta alone. This is the only album to feature Trent Thomason on keyboards. The new arrangements are more modern and acoustic-oriented. According to lead singer John Schlitt, the purpose of the record is "not to compete. It's to reintroduce to a generation that never heard any of these songs." Schlitt also said that the songs were "designed" to be played on radio. Double Take peaked at number 34 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Petra won their fourth and final Grammy Award (their first win since 1993's Wake-Up Call ) for Best Rock Gospel Album at the 43rd Grammy Awards and was nominate for a Dove Award for Rock Album of the Year. Track listing 1. Judas' Kiss (Bob Hartman) -4:05 2. The Coloring Song (Dave Eden) -3:28 3. Dance (Bob Hartman, John Elefante) -3:39 4. Beyond Belief (Bob Hartman, John Elefante) -4:22 5. The Longing (new recording) (Joel Hanson, Tony Wood) -2:56 6. He Came, He Saw (Bob Hartman, John Elefante) -4:14 7. Beat the System (Bob Hartman) -4:34 8. This Means War (Bob Hartman) -5:40 9. Breathe In (new recording) (Pete Orta) -4:57 10. Creed (Bob Hartman) -4:49 11. Praying Man (John Lawry, Jim Cooper) -4:30 12. Just Reach Out (John Schlitt, Rich Gootee) -4:36 Personnel Petra: John Schlitt -lead vocals Lonnie Chapin -bass guitar, backing vocals Louie Weaver -drums Pete Orta -lead guitar, backing vocals, lead vocals on track 9 Trent Thomason -keyboards Accolades Grammy Award -Best Rock Gospel Album ( Double Take ) Previous release: God Fixation (1998) Next release: Revival (2001)
- Come to the Cradle (1993)
Come to the Cradle is the 12th studio and Children's music album by Christian singer/songwriter/author Michael Card , released on July 19, 1993 by Sparrow Records. The album was produced by Phil Naish. It is Card's second Children's music album following up his best-selling release Sleep Sound in Jesus . It contains a new recording of his First Light track "Light of the World" and 12 new original recordings of lullabies. Come to the Cradle climbed to number 15 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. In 1994, Card won a Dove Award for Children's Music Album of the Year at the 25th GMA Dove Awards. In 2002, Come to the Cradle was reissued as part of a 2-CD Platinum Edition of Sleep Sound in Jesus with the former album on the first disc and this release on the second disc. Track listing All songs written by Michael Card, except where noted. 1. Come to the Cradle (Michael Card, Phil Naish) -3:38 2. Asleep in the Bow -3:00 3. Busy Hands, Busy Feet -1:48 4. When a Window Is a Mirror -3:18 5. Angel By Your Bed (Michael Card, Scott Brasher) -2:31 6. The Love That I Bear (Michael Card, Scott Brasher) -3:20 7. Nathan's Song -2:32 8. A Gift of Life (Michael Card, Scott Brasher) -3:12 9. Light of the World -2:00 10. Morning Prayer -2:07 11. A Song for the Night -2:55 12. Lullaby for Jesus (Michael Card, Phil Naish) -3:17 13. Oh, Father of Jesus (Michael Card, Scott Brasher) -2:42 Accolades Dove Award -Children's Music Album of the Year ( Come to the Cradle ) Previous release: The Word: Recapturing the Imagination (1992) Next release: The Ancient Faith (1993) (2-CD box set)
- Joy in the Journey: 10 Years of Greatest Hits (1994)
Joy in the Journey: 10 Years of Greatest Hits is an official compilation album by Christian singer/songwriter/author Michael Card , released on February 22, 1994 by Sparrow Records. This collection contains 18 songs including select tracks from The Life and The Ancient Faith trilogies, two songs from Present Reality , "Immanuel" from The Promise , three new recordings of Card classics, "El Shaddai," "Come to the Table" and "Why?" and one brand new song "Chorus of Faith." Joy in the Journey peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Track listing All songs written by Michael Card, except where noted. 1. Chorus of Faith (Michael Card, Phil Naish) (new recording) -4:42 2. El Shaddai (Michael Card, John Thompson) (new recording) -4:32 3. Come to the Table (Michael Card, Niles Borop) (new recording) -4:14 4. Why? (new recording) -3:41 5. Known By the Scars (from Known By the Scars ) -3:52 6. God's Own Fool (from Scandalon ) -3:16 7. Scandalon (from Scandalon ) -3:56 8. The Final Word (from The Final Word ) -3:34 9. Celebrate the Child (from The Final Word ) -3:35 10. Immanuel (from The Promise: A Celebration of Christ's Birth ) -3:58 11. To the Mystery (from The Final Word ) -4:00 12. That's What Faith Must Be (from Present Reality ) -2:42 13. Know You in the Now (from Present Reality ) -4:00 14. Joy in the Journey (from The Final Word ) -3:01 15. Jubilee (from The Beginning ) -2:44 16. How Long? (from The Way of Wisdom ) -3:31 17. So Many Books... (from The Word: Recapturing the Imagination ) -2:44 18. Heal Our Land (Song for National Day of Prayer) (from the box set The Ancient Faith ) -3:35 Production credits Norbert Putnam -producer (tracks 5 -9, 11 -15) Phil Naish -producer (tracks 1 -4, 10, 16 -18) Radio singles 1994 "Chorus of Faith" -#4 Christian AC Previous release: The Ancient Faith (1993) (2-CD box set) Next release: Poiema (1994)
- The Ultimate Collection (2006) (Twila Paris compilation album)
The Ultimate Collection is a 2006 2-CD compilation album of Christian singer -songwriter Twila Paris released by Sparrow Records. Released as part of The Ultimate Collection series featuring former artists of the Sparrow label, this collection contains 25 previously released songs on 2 CDs from Paris recordings on the Star Song and Sparrow labels. Track listing All songs written by Twila Paris, except where noted. Disc 1 1. God Is In Control (from Beyond a Dream ) -5:39 2. Runner (Twila Paris, Starla Paris) (from Kingdom Seekers ) -4:04 3. Sparks and Shadows (from Greatest Hits ) -4:11 4. We Will Glorify (from House of Worship ) -3:14 5. We Bow Down (from House of Worship ) -2:55 6. The Joy of the Lord (from Sanctuary ) -3:20 7. Come Emmanuel (from House of Worship ) -3:28 8. (I Am) Not Afraid (from Where I Stand ) -3:45 9. Faithful Father (from Greatest Hits ) -3:47 10. How Beautiful (from Cry for the Desert ) -4:42 11. He is Exalted (from Kingdom Seekers ) -3:46 12. God of All (from House of Worship ) -5:07 13. Lamb of God (from Kingdom Seekers ) -4:09 Disc 2 1. Run to You (from True North ) -4:19 2. Arise, My Soul, Arise (from Sanctuary ) -4:22 3. Fill My Heart (from House of Worship ) -4:51 4. Wandering Pilgrim (from It's the Thought... ) -3:38 5. True North (from True North ) -5:25 6. Watch and Pray (from Beyond a Dream ) -5:29 7. I See You Standing (from Cry for the Desert ) -4:02 8. Fix Your Eyes (from Cry for the Desert) -5:08 9. Faithful Friend (duet with Steven Curtis Chapman) (Twila Paris, Steven Curtis Chapman) (from Where I Stand ) -4:58 10. Jesus in You (from Where I Stand ) -4:01 11. Glory, Honor and Power (from House of Worship ) -4:27 12. Christ in Us (from House of Worship ) -2:59 Production credits Jonathan David Brown -producer (tracks CD 1: 2, 11, 13; CD 2: 4) Brown Bannister -producer (tracks CD 1: 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12; CD 2: 3, 6 -12) Paul Mills -producer (tracks CD 1: 1; CD 2: 6) Richard Souther -producer (tracks CD 1: 6; CD 2: 2) Mark Hammond -producer (tracks CD 1: 3 and 9) Previous release: He Is Exalted (Live Worship) (2005) Next release: Small Sacrifice (2007)
- He Is Exalted (Live Worship) (2005)
He Is Exalted (Live Worship) is a live album by Christian singer -songwriter Twila Paris . Released on August 30, 2005, it is Paris' only album to be on the Integrity Music label, which specializes in contemporary and modern worship music. The album is produced and arranged by David Hamilton. He Is Exalted features eight brand new songs written by Paris, two new recordings of Paris' classics "God Is In Control" and "He Is Exalted" and two worship favorites "Days of Elijah" and "We All Bow Down." Track listing All songs written by Twila Paris, except where noted. 1. Lifted Higher -3:52 2. He Is Exalted -5:43 3. Hosanna -6:02 4. All Things Work (introduction) -0:36 5. All Things Work Together -5:10 6. God Is In Control -5:23 7. Messiah -4:44 8. "Let Your Kingdom Come" Prayer -1:29 9. We All Bow Down (Lenny LeBlanc) -4:40 10. Days of Elijah (Robin Mark) -4:25 11. Enter In -4:24 12. You Are Holy -6:07 13. We Have Seen Your Glory (John 1) -6:13 14. Hold Me Close -4:28 Radio singles 2005 -2006 "Days of Elijah" -#28 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, -#28 Billboard Christian Airplay, -#2 R&R Christian Inspo 2006 "Hosanna (You Are Holy)" -#4 R&R Christian Inspo Previous release: House of Worship (2003) Next release: The Ultimate Collection (2006) (Sparrow Records compilation)
- House of Worship (2003)
House of Worship is the fifteenth studio album by Christian music singer -songwriter Twila Paris , released on March 11, 2003. It would be Paris' final album on Sparrow Records. The album is Paris' third praise and worship album following Sanctuary and Perennial: Songs for the Seasons of Life and is produced by Brown Bannister. Paris has written and recorded ten original songs and has re-recorded two of her classic songs "We Bow Down" and "We Will Glorify." Paris' original song "God of All" was released as a Christian Inspo single and has climbed to number one on Radio & Records ' Christian Inspirational chart. House of Worship debuted and peaked at number 28 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Track listing All songs written by Twila Paris. 1. God of All -5:05 2. We Bow Down -2:52 3. You Are God -4:01 4. For Eternity -3:56 5. Glory, Honor and Power -4:26 6. Come Emmanuel -3:27 7. Fill My Heart -4:50 8. Make Us One -3:22 9. I Want The World to Know -5:09 10. Not My Own -4:16 11. Christ in Us -2:57 12. We Will Glorify -3:15 Radio singles 2003 "We Bow Down" -#24 Billboard Christian Songs, - #23 Billboard Christian Airplay, -#22 Billboard Christian AC Airplay, -#3 R&R Christian Inspo 2003 "God of All" -#1 R&R Christian Inspo Previous release: Greatest Hits: Time & Again (2001) Next release: He Is Exalted (Live Worship) (2005)
- Greatest Hits: Time & Again (2001)
Greatest Hits: Time & Again , also known as Greatest Hits , is the second official compilation album by Christian singer -songwriter Twila Paris , released on September 11, 2001 by Sparrow Records. This collection includes three brand new songs and fifteen previously released songs from her Benson, Star Song and Sparrow albums, including "Destiny" from her 1992 compilation A Heart That Knows You and "The Time Is Now" from her 1995 EP of the same name . The new tracks were produced by Mark Hammond. The album peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Track listing All songs written by Twila Paris, except where noted. 1. God Is In Control (from Beyond a Dream ) -5:39 2. The Warrior Is A Child (from The Warrior Is A Child ) -4:06 3. Runner (Twila Paris, Starla Paris) (from Kingdom Seekers ) -4:03 4. Sparks and Shadows (new recording) -4:10 5. The Joy Of The Lord (from Sanctuary ) -3:21 6. We Will Glorify (from Keepin' My Eyes On You ) -2:29 7. We Bow Down (from The Warrior Is A Child ) -2:43 8. Run to You (from True North ) -3:51 9. (I Am) Not Afraid Anymore (from Where I Stand ) -3:45 10. Faithful Father (new recording) -3:47 11. How Beautiful (from Cry for the Desert ) -4:41 12. The Time Is Now (from The Time Is Now EP) -5:30 13. Lamb of God (from Kingdom Seekers ) -4:09 14. He Is Exalted (from Kingdom Seekers ) -3:46 15. Every Heart That Is Breaking (from For Every Heart ) -4:14 16. Faithful Friend (duet with Steven Curtis Chapman) (Twila Paris, Steven Curtis Chapman) (from Where I Stand ) -4:58 17. Destiny (from A Heart That Knows You ) -5:13 18. God of Miracles (new recording) -4:12 Production credits Mark Hammond -producer (tracks 4, 10 and 18) Jonathan David Brown -producer (tracks 2, 3, 6, 7, 13 – 15) Brown Bannister -producer (tracks 1, 9, 11 and 16) Charlie Peacock -producer (track 8) Paul Mills -producer (tracks 1 and 17) Richard Souther -producer (track 5) Darrell A. Harris and Daniel D. McGuffey -executive producers (track 12) Previous release: Bedtime Prayers: Lullabies and Peaceful Worship (2001) Next release: House of Worship (2003)
- Bedtime Prayers: Lullabies and Peaceful Worship (2001)
Bedtime Prayers: Lullabies and Peaceful Worship is the fourteenth studio and Children's music album by Christian singer -songwriter Twila Paris , released on March 27, 2001 by Sparrow Records. Bedtime Prayers consists of original lullabies written by Paris, with the exception of William O. Cushing's hymn "Jewels." The album was perfectly timed because Paris and her husband Jack Wright were expecting their first child. A month after the album's release, Paris gave birth to their first born son named Jack Paris Wright. It was a name Paris had picked out for 15 years. The album is produced by John Hartley of the U.K. Christian music duo Phil and John with additional production by Derald Daughterty, lead singer of the alternative Christian rock band The Choir. Bedtime Prayers topped the Billboard Top Kid Albums chart and in 2002, Paris won a Dove Award for Children's Music Album of the Year at the 33rd GMA Dove Awards. Paris has also released a companion book called Bedtime Prayers and Lullabies published by Harvest House Publishers. Accompanied with illustration paintings by Kathryn Andrews Fincher, the book gives new parents simple prayers and soothing lullabies to newborn babies and toddlers. Track listing All songs written by Twila Paris, except where noted. 1. God Is All Around Us -3:52 2. Jewels (William O. Cushing) -3:12 3. My Delight -3:04 4. Perfect Peace -3:24 5. My Best Friend -3:17 6. Your Whole Life Long -4:33 7. His Beloved -2:53 8. More Than I Can Say -4:30 9. There Is Only One -4:14 10. Bedtime Prayer -3:40 11. See You Tomorrow -3:26 12. Blessing -4:00 Accolades Dove Award -Children's Music Album of the Year ( Bedtime Prayers: Lullabies and Peaceful Worship ) Previous release: True North (1999) Next release: Greatest Hits: Time & Again (2001)
- Signature Songs (Twila Paris compilation album) (1999)
Signature Songs is a 1999 compilation album of Christian singer -songwriter Twila Paris , released on Benson Records. It is part of a series of anthology CDs by former Benson artists called Signature Songs. It features her signature classic songs like "The Warrior Is a Child," "We Bow Down," "We Will Glorify" and more. Liner notes were written by GLAD lead singer Ed Nalle. Track listing All songs written by Twila Paris, except where noted. 1. The Warrior Is A Child (from The Warrior Is a Child ) -4:05 2. We Bow Down (from The Warrior Is a Child ) -2:43 3. I Commit My Love to You (from Keepin' My Eyes On You ) -4:15 4. Do I Trust You (from The Warrior Is a Child ) -4:13 5. Leaning on the Everlasting Arms (Anthony Johnson Showalter, Elisha Hoffman) (with guest vocals by Jamie Owens-Collins and Kelly Willard) (from The Warrior Is a Child ) -4:18 6. Keepin' My Eyes On You (from Keepin' My Eyes On You ) -4:02 7. Clearer Vision (from The Warrior Is a Child ) -4:14 8. Forever Eyes (from The Warrior Is a Child ) -3:35 9. We Will Glorify (from Keepin' My Eyes On You ) -2:27 10. Sing Me a Lullaby (from Knowin' You're Around ) -4:19 Production credits Jonathan David Brown -producer (tracks 1 -9) Kenny Sarkey and Wayne Boosahda -producers (track 10) Previous release: Perennial: Songs for the Seasons of Life (1998) Next release: True North (1999)
- Perennial: Songs for the Seasons of Life (1998)
Perennial: Songs for the Seasons of Life is the twelfth studio and second praise and worship album by Christian music singer -songwriter Twila Paris , released on March 24, 1998 by Sparrow Records. The album is produced by Brown Bannister. It is Paris' second praise and worship album since her 1991 Dove Award winning album Sanctuary . The album is more contemporary than Sanctuary , whereas that album was more ethereal and tranquil. Perennial is a combination of hymns and original songs, including a re-recording of her Kingdom Seekers track "Faithful Men." The album peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. A concert video was released on VHS called Perennial In Concert: A Season of Worship featuring Paris accompanied by an orchestra performing songs from Perennial . Paris earned two Dove Award nominations for Inspirational Album of the Year and Long -Form Music Video of the Year in 1999. Paris has also released a companion book called Perennial: Meditations for the Seasons of Life with her sisters Starla with the co-writing and Angie with the illustrations, published by Zondervan Publishing. Paris and Starla share sixty meditations on gardening, recipes and life's lessons, arranged by the four seasons. Track listing All song written by Twila Paris, except where noted. 1. We Seek His Face -5:48 2. Father, We Are Here -3:11 3. Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (traditional; arranged by Twila Paris) -4:06 4. Faithful Men -3:13 5. Be Thou My Vision (traditional; arranged by Twila Paris) -3:10 6. Amazing Grace (John Newton) -4:51 7. Come, Thou Fount... (reprise) -1:31 8. Fountain of Grace -3:30 9. When the Roll is Called Up Yonder (James Milton Black) -4:33 10. My Lips Will Praise You -4:05 11. Perennial -4:33 Previous release: Where I Stand (1996) Next release: Signature Songs (1999) (Benson Records compilation album) Watch the concert video Perennial In Concert: A Season of Worship here:
- Where I Stand (1996)
Where I Stand is the eleventh studio album by Christian music singer -songwriter Twila Paris released on April 2, 1996. After being on the Star Song label for more than ten years, Paris signed on with sister label Sparrow Records starting with this release. Produced by Brown Bannister, the album's first single "Faithful Friend" is a duet with singer -songwriter (and Sparrow label mate) Steven Curtis Chapman , which they wrote together and placed in the Top 5 Christian AC and Paris' second single "(I Am) Not Afraid Anymore" reached number 1 on the Christian AC chart. Where I Stand makes its first appearance on the Billboard 200 Albums chart where it debuted and peaked at number 87 and peaked at number 3 on the Top Christian Albums chart. Track listing All songs written by Twila Paris, except where noted. 1. Love's Been Following You -4:42 2. Hold On -5:19 3. Band of Survivors -5:45 4. Faithful Friend (duet with Steven Curtis Chapman) (Twila Paris, Steven Curtis Chapman) -4:59 5. Jesus in You -4:02 6. Honor and Praise -3:41 7. (I Am) Not Afraid Anymore -4:08 8. What Did He Die For? -5:36 9. House of Cards -4:13 10. I Never Get Used to What You Do -6:16 11. I Will Listen -3:42 Radio singles 1996 "Faithful Friend" (with Steven Curtis Chapman) -#22 Christian CHR, -#4 Christian AC 1996 "(I Am) Not Afraid Anymore" -#1 Christian AC for 3 weeks 1996 "Love's Been Following You" -#26 Christian AC 1997 "Jesus in You" -#13 Christian AC Previous release: The Time Is Now (EP) (1995) Next release: Perennial: Songs for the Seasons of Life (1998) Watch the music video of "What Did He Die For?" here:
- The Time Is Now (EP) (1995)
The Time Is Now is a 1995 four-song extended play (EP) by Christian music singer - songwriter Twila Paris . This would be her final release on Star Song Records. The EP contains the title song as part of the Global Mission crusade by The Reverend Billy Graham to reach out to the hurting people everywhere who need to hear the true message of hope. A music video was made for the single. The other three songs were previously released from Paris' catalog. The Time Is Now debuted and peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Track listing All songs written by Twila Paris. 1. The Time Is Now (new recording) -6:45 2. God Is In Control (from Beyond a Dream ) -5:45 3. Destiny (from A Heart That Knows You ) -5:11 4. Nothing But Love (from Cry for the Desert ) -5:51 Production credits Darrell A. Harris and Daniel D. McGuffey -executive producers (track 1) Brown Bannister -producer (tracks 2 and 4) Paul Mills -producer (tracks 2 and 3) Radio singles 1995 "The Time Is Now" -#1 Christian AC Previous release: Beyond a Dream (1993) Next release: Where I Stand (1996) Watch the music video of "The Time is Now" here:











