At NewSpring Church any time we use a song for Judgement House’s heaven scene immediately becomes a favorite. I’m in the room next door usually, so I get to hear it about 250+ times. Such is the case with Revelation Song. I really love the song, and it’s very simple to imagine singing it in the presence of Jesus with millions of others believers.
I do have a slightly humorous story about this song, though. When I first heard about the song, which was written by Kari Jobe at Gateway Church down in Texas, I was told that it was on their album, Living For You. I don’t know if I had a weird copy of the CD or what, but it wasn’t on my CD. I got really confused. I searched high and low for it on the album, and the nearest thing I can figure is that they must have had some kind of error in production, and caught it shortly thereafter to make sure the song was on there. For me, I had to download it from iTunes to get a listen to it.
You can purchase Revelation Song from iTunes if you want to hear this one.
General Theme: It’s really painting the picture of standing in Jesus’ presence and praising him for being Holy. It’s the song of the redeemed in the book of Revelation (thus the name 
).
Musical Highlights: It’s hard to beat for simplicity in the chord progression. D, Am7, C, G over and over again. I do love the turnarounds with the huge electric guitar. And Dan nails it everytime! There are some neat rhythmic treatments by the band on some of the choruses. They change slightly each time which gives it some interest for those playing it. I also love the huge contrast between the verses and the chorus. Then there is the last verse where there are cool vocal things that get to happen. If there’s a drawback to the song, it’s just maybe that it feels a little long sometimes, like we could do one fewer chorus and it would be about right.
Favorite line: It’s the first line of the chorus: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come.” You can’t beat Scripture!
We did this one this weekend, and it is so cool to hear the congregation singing back at the stage. This is definitely a great tune for corporate worship and participation. No sitting on the sidelines allowed.
So, what are your thoughts? Do we put this one on the album or what?
I’m not really being much help because I’ve said yes to every song. But once again, this is a great song to put on the album. It’s such a great worship song, and I feel like it’s a love song to God for being so awesome.
I love when the band fades out and the congregation goes into acapella singing.
That song is absolutely one of my favorite songs! I have lead worship for over a little over 7 years altogether. This song has meant so much to me in the short time its been out! I would get the album just for this song!
I love the song…My friend, Deb and I still remember the sign motions that we learned from doing it at Judgement House.That song really brings honor to our Lord Jesus.
Yes! Yes! Yes! This song will make the album.Along with Reign in us,& Hossana ( With the line “Break my heart for what breaks yours” But “Revelation Song” is the best.
Absolutely, Revelation Song must be on the album! I also heard this song over and over in judgement house but never got tired of hearing it at all. I LOVE it, gives me chills everytime, what an awesome praise and worship song. I cannot hear it without thinking of what heaven will truly be like and imagine actually being with Jesus. Please don’t leave this one out!
This song should definitely be included! I listen to it in my car all them time, I love it!
There is only one thing better than studying the book of Revelation….Worshipping with the words in Revelation. Wait! Experiencing the book of Revelation…that’s gonna top it ALL!!
Seriously, anytime we sing the words of Revelation is a highlight day for me!
No CD would be complete without this song!!! It is simply a MUST
Lance, I have never performed this one with the worship team, but what an amazing song! It spoke to me the first time I heard it…which was at Judgement House. I cried like a baby! I purchased it right away on itunes and listen to it all the time! I’m just sorry it hasn’t made the set list since I’ve been on the team!
FOR SURE YES! This song gives me chills its so good! I love to feel that deeply about my love for God! I hope this song is one you chose for the album. I would never tire of listening to this song.
I agree with all the positive comments. However, the song was written by Jennie Lee Riddle, a friend of Kari Jobe. Kari recorded it first at a Christ For The Nations worship conference, and she was the one that “made it popular.” The story of the song can be found on http://www.cclitv.com.