Here I am to Worship (song)
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"Here I Am to Worship" is a song written by Tim Hughes and was released as the title song of his debut album Here I Am to Worship
. The song is a popular worship ballad. It is commonly sung at Christian churches, festivals and youth gatherings. The song was ranked #1 on the Christian Copyright Licensing International
(CCLI) two years in a row and is still ranked on their Top 25 Songs list.
wrote this song in 1999 as a response to how he felt after reading Philippians 2. The passage speaks about Christ's humility and how He willingly left His throne in heaven, came to earth as a man, and sacrificed Himself on the cross all because of His love for us. With this passage in mind, Tim picked up his guitar and, as he sang, the words to the song flowed out, but he was not satisfied with the chorus and felt that it did not flow well with the song. For several months, he struggled with the chorus and even put the song aside for about six months before finally finishing the song. However, he was still not confident in the chorus. It was not until he played this song at his home church Soul Survivor
, and his pastor told him to play the song more often, that he realized the potential the song had. Since then, this song has spread and become widely known. Tim Hughes
himself said. "No one has been more surprised than myself at seeing how God has used this worship song." The themes in the song are Life of Jesus, Thankfulness, and Worship.
and has a tempo of 75 beats per minute. It is written in the key E Major
. The verses follow the chord progression E
- B
- F♯m - A
- E
- B
- A
, the chorus follows the progession E
- B
- C♯m - A
, and the bridge follows the progression F♯m - E
- A
.
This song has been re-written in a different, modern version, by Chris Tomlin. He has kept the basic outline and lyrics, but has edited it to be more modern and up-to-date.
artists, including:
Here I am to Worship
Here I Am to Worship is an album of Christian music by singer and songwriter Tim Hughes.-Track listing:# "Maker of All Things"# "May the Words of My Mouth"# "Here I Am to Worship"# "I'll Always Love You"# "If There's One Thing"# "Redeemer"...
. The song is a popular worship ballad. It is commonly sung at Christian churches, festivals and youth gatherings. The song was ranked #1 on the Christian Copyright Licensing International
Christian Copyright Licensing International
CCLI is a privately owned company that was founded in the US in 1988 by Howard Rachinski, who is the President/CEO. CCLI was launched after being developed by Howard for 3½ years while he was a Music Minister at a large church in Portland, Oregon. This prototype was called Starpraise Ministries,...
(CCLI) two years in a row and is still ranked on their Top 25 Songs list.
Writing and Inspiration
Tim HughesTim Hughes
Tim Hughes is a British worship leader and singer-songwriter. He is currently Director of Worship at Holy Trinity Brompton, an Anglican church in central London, and heads up Worship Central, an international worship training and resource centre.- Personal life :Hughes is the son of an Anglican...
wrote this song in 1999 as a response to how he felt after reading Philippians 2. The passage speaks about Christ's humility and how He willingly left His throne in heaven, came to earth as a man, and sacrificed Himself on the cross all because of His love for us. With this passage in mind, Tim picked up his guitar and, as he sang, the words to the song flowed out, but he was not satisfied with the chorus and felt that it did not flow well with the song. For several months, he struggled with the chorus and even put the song aside for about six months before finally finishing the song. However, he was still not confident in the chorus. It was not until he played this song at his home church Soul Survivor
Soul Survivor
-Soul Survivor Festivals:At present, four separate Soul Survivor festivals take place every year within the UK:Soul Survivor A - A week long festival based at the Stafford County Showground in Staffordshire aimed at teenagers....
, and his pastor told him to play the song more often, that he realized the potential the song had. Since then, this song has spread and become widely known. Tim Hughes
Tim Hughes
Tim Hughes is a British worship leader and singer-songwriter. He is currently Director of Worship at Holy Trinity Brompton, an Anglican church in central London, and heads up Worship Central, an international worship training and resource centre.- Personal life :Hughes is the son of an Anglican...
himself said. "No one has been more surprised than myself at seeing how God has used this worship song." The themes in the song are Life of Jesus, Thankfulness, and Worship.
Composition
"Here I Am to Worship" is a slow worship ballad with a length of five minutes and fifteen seconds. The song is set in common timeCommon Time
"Common Time" is a science fiction short story written by James Blish. It first appeared in the August 1953 issue of Science Fiction Quarterly and has been reprinted several times: in the 1959 short-story collection Galactic Cluster; in The Testament of Andros ; in The Penguin Science Fiction...
and has a tempo of 75 beats per minute. It is written in the key E Major
E major
E major is a major scale based on E, with the pitches E, F, G, A, B, C, and D. Its key signature has four sharps .Its relative minor is C-sharp minor, and its parallel minor is E minor....
. The verses follow the chord progression E
E (musical note)
E or mi is the third note of the solfège.When calculated in equal temperament with a reference of A above middle C as 440 Hz, the frequency of Middle E is approximately 329.628 Hz. See pitch for a discussion of historical variations in frequency.-Designation by octave:...
- B
B (musical note)
B, also known as H, Si or Ti, is the seventh note of the solfège. It lies a chromatic semitone below C and is thus the enharmonic equivalent of C-flat....
- F♯m - A
A (musical note)
La or A is the sixth note of the solfège. "A" is generally used as a standard for tuning. When the orchestra tunes, the oboe plays an "A" and the rest of the instruments tune to match that pitch. Every string instrument in the orchestra has an A string, from which each player can tune the rest of...
- E
E (musical note)
E or mi is the third note of the solfège.When calculated in equal temperament with a reference of A above middle C as 440 Hz, the frequency of Middle E is approximately 329.628 Hz. See pitch for a discussion of historical variations in frequency.-Designation by octave:...
- B
B (musical note)
B, also known as H, Si or Ti, is the seventh note of the solfège. It lies a chromatic semitone below C and is thus the enharmonic equivalent of C-flat....
- A
A (musical note)
La or A is the sixth note of the solfège. "A" is generally used as a standard for tuning. When the orchestra tunes, the oboe plays an "A" and the rest of the instruments tune to match that pitch. Every string instrument in the orchestra has an A string, from which each player can tune the rest of...
, the chorus follows the progession E
E (musical note)
E or mi is the third note of the solfège.When calculated in equal temperament with a reference of A above middle C as 440 Hz, the frequency of Middle E is approximately 329.628 Hz. See pitch for a discussion of historical variations in frequency.-Designation by octave:...
- B
B (musical note)
B, also known as H, Si or Ti, is the seventh note of the solfège. It lies a chromatic semitone below C and is thus the enharmonic equivalent of C-flat....
- C♯m - A
A (musical note)
La or A is the sixth note of the solfège. "A" is generally used as a standard for tuning. When the orchestra tunes, the oboe plays an "A" and the rest of the instruments tune to match that pitch. Every string instrument in the orchestra has an A string, from which each player can tune the rest of...
, and the bridge follows the progression F♯m - E
E (musical note)
E or mi is the third note of the solfège.When calculated in equal temperament with a reference of A above middle C as 440 Hz, the frequency of Middle E is approximately 329.628 Hz. See pitch for a discussion of historical variations in frequency.-Designation by octave:...
- A
A (musical note)
La or A is the sixth note of the solfège. "A" is generally used as a standard for tuning. When the orchestra tunes, the oboe plays an "A" and the rest of the instruments tune to match that pitch. Every string instrument in the orchestra has an A string, from which each player can tune the rest of...
.
This song has been re-written in a different, modern version, by Chris Tomlin. He has kept the basic outline and lyrics, but has edited it to be more modern and up-to-date.
Versions
It has been covered by many other Contemporary Christian MusicContemporary Christian music
Contemporary Christian music is a genre of modern popular music which is lyrically focused on matters concerned with the Christian faith...
artists, including:
- Anthony EvansAnthony EvansAnthony Evans may refer to:* Anthony Evans , head basketball coach at Norfolk State University* Sir Anthony Evans , retired judge of the Court of Appeal of England and Wales* Anthony Walton White Evans , American civil engineer...
(The Bridge, 2008) - Chris TomlinChris TomlinChristopher Dwayne "Chris" Tomlin is an American Christian Contemporary Music artist, worship leader, and songwriter from Grand Saline, Texas, United States. He is a former staff member at Austin Stone Community Church and is signed to EMI's sixstepsrecords. Tomlin also leads worship at many...
(Passion: Our Love is Loud, 2002) - Hillsong (Ultimate WorshipUltimate WorshipUltimate Worship is a compilation praise and worship album of Christian Contemporary music by the Hillsong Church.-Album details:This album is a compilation of songs from previous Hillsong Music albums, including the live praise and worship albums, Hillsong United series, Hillsong London album...
, 2005) - Israel & New Breed (Live From Another Level, 2004)
- Jeremy CampJeremy CampJeremy Thomas Camp is a contemporary Christian musician from Lafayette, Indiana. Camp has released seven albums, four of them RIAA-certified as Gold and two are live albums, and 17 number-one hit songs...
(Empty Me, Vol. 1, 2004) - John TeshJohn TeshJohn Frank Tesh is an American pianist and composer of pop music, as well as a radio host and television presenter. His 10-year-old 'Intelligence for Your Life Radio Show' reaches 14.2 Million listeners/week, and is syndicated by Teshmedia on 400 stations in US, Canada, and the UK...
(Worship Collection: Awesome God, 2003) - Lenny LeBlancLenny LeBlancLenny LeBlanc is an American musician and songwriter, half of the music duo LeBlanc and Carr.-Early life:...
(Songs 4 Worship: Country, 2007) - Lincoln BrewsterLincoln BrewsterLincoln Brewster is a contemporary Christian musician and pastor. As a guitarist, singer, and songwriter, Brewster became a sought-after session guitarist in the early 90s. Brewster is the senior worship pastor at Bayside Church in Roseville, California.-Biography:Brewster has been musically...
(Let the Praises RingLet the Praises RingLet the Praises Ring: The Best of Lincoln Brewster is a Christian worship music album by Lincoln Brewster released on November 7, 2006 by Integrity Music. This album compiles songs off Brewster's prior albums and includes two previously unreleased songs....
, 2006) - Michael GungorMichael GungorMichael Gungor is a singer/song writer living in Denver, Colorado United States. He leads a musical collective called Gungor that tours around the world performing and leading worship music in both mainstream and religious venues...
(Bigger Than My ImaginationBigger Than My ImaginationBigger Than My Imagination is the debut album of Christian singer Michael Gungor.-Track listing:# Closest Friend# Friend of God# Bigger Than My Imagination# Move Me# Meet With Me# Waiting# I Am Yours# Little Kingdom# Lovely# Beautiful Face...
, 2003) - Michael W. SmithMichael W. SmithMichael Whitaker Smith is a Billboard top ten Billboard Hot 100 recording artist and Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter, composer, and actor. He is one of the best-selling and most influential artists in Contemporary Christian music. Smith also has achieved a considerable amount of...
(Worship AgainWorship AgainWorship Again is Michael W. Smith's seventeenth album. This is Smith's second album of worship music. The album was recorded live in 2002 at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky before a live audience.-Track listing:-Music video:...
, 2002) - Phillips, Craig, and Dean (Let Your Glory Fall, 2003)
- Plus OnePlus OnePlus One was an American Christian pop band from the 2000s.Plus One enjoyed their greatest success with the release of their debut album, The Promise, which featured the hits "Written on My Heart" and "God Is in This Place"....
(WOW Worship: Red, 2004 and ExodusExodus (Plus One album)Exodus is the fourth album released by Plus One. This is their first time releasing an album without their former members Jeremy Mhire and Jason Perry...
, 2003) - Randy TravisRandy TravisRandy Travis is an American country music singer and actor. Since 1985, he has recorded 20 studio albums and charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, 22 of which were number one hits...
(Glory Train: Songs of Faith, Worship, and PraiseGlory Train: Songs of Faith, Worship, and PraiseGlory Train: Songs of Faith, Worship, and Praise is the sixteenth studio album released by American country music artist Randy Travis.It is his fifth album of gospel music and his fifth release for Word Records. The album comprises nineteen covers of traditional and contemporary gospel songs...
, 2005) - Rebecca St. JamesRebecca St. JamesRebecca St. James , is a Christian pop rock singer, songwriter, musician, author, and actor. She began performing in Australia in the late 1980s and released her first full-length studio album in 1991. In 1993 she was signed to the record label ForeFront Records and released her major label debut a...
(Live Worship: Blessed Be Your NameLive Worship: Blessed Be Your NameLive Worship: Blessed Be Your Name is the first live album from Christian pop and rock singer Rebecca St. James.-Track listing:# "Lamb of God" — 5:09# "Blessed Be Your Name" — 4:32# "Quiet You With My Love" — 4:06# "Let My Words Be Few" — 4:38...
, 2004) - SalvadorSalvador (band)Salvador is a Christian band. The band began with Art, Nic, and Josh Gonzales as part of the worship band in their home church located in north east Austin, Texas. Which was called King of Glory church...
(Worship Live, 2003) - SONICFLOOdSONICFLOOdSonicflood is an American Christian Worship band from Nashville, Tennessee. Originally under the name Zilch, the band formed in 1997. The group took the name Sonicflood in 1998 as they became known as a praise and worship band following some line-up changes...
(Cry HolyCry HolyCry Holy is SONICFLOOd fourth album. It was released in 2003.-Track listing:...
, 2003) - Terry MacAlmonTerry MacAlmonTerry MacAlmon is an American Christian songwriter, recording artist and worship leader. He heads a worship music ministry based in Dallas, Texas and leads worship in conferences, retreats, worship seminars, and churches throughout the United States, and internationally...
(The Sound of Heaven, 2004) - The O.C. SupertonesThe O.C. SupertonesThe Orange County Supertones is a Christian ska band hailing from Orange County, California. The band was signed to Tooth & Nail Records before becoming an independent band for its final tour...
(Faith of a ChildFaith of a Child-Track listing:# "Come Thou Fount" – 2:55# "Remember" – 3:48# "How Deep the Father's Love" – 3:18# "Here I Am to Worship" – 3:47# "Blessed Assurance" – 3:15# "Shepherd is the Lamb" – 4:39# "Faith of a Child" – 3:38...
, 2005)
See also
- Here I Am to WorshipHere I am to WorshipHere I Am to Worship is an album of Christian music by singer and songwriter Tim Hughes.-Track listing:# "Maker of All Things"# "May the Words of My Mouth"# "Here I Am to Worship"# "I'll Always Love You"# "If There's One Thing"# "Redeemer"...
(the album) - Tim HughesTim HughesTim Hughes is a British worship leader and singer-songwriter. He is currently Director of Worship at Holy Trinity Brompton, an Anglican church in central London, and heads up Worship Central, an international worship training and resource centre.- Personal life :Hughes is the son of an Anglican...
- Soul Survivor
- Chris TomlinChris TomlinChristopher Dwayne "Chris" Tomlin is an American Christian Contemporary Music artist, worship leader, and songwriter from Grand Saline, Texas, United States. He is a former staff member at Austin Stone Community Church and is signed to EMI's sixstepsrecords. Tomlin also leads worship at many...