The album begins with the title track which joyously declares the following of Christ: "We believe that You are God/Born to set Your people free/Became the final sacrifice/Conquered death to bring us life." 'My Hope is in You' features beautiful strings and is a song of confident faith. It is written by April Geesbreght and is the first #1 Adult Contemporary song for Centricity Music: "My hope is in You, Lord/All the day long/I won't be shaken by drought or storm/A peace that passes understanding is my song/And I sing/My hope is in You alone." 'Your Majesty' is written with Ed Cash who produced the album. It shares the foundational truth of the Gospel: "Jesus, conqueror of sin/With the power to rise again/You're the victor over death/Savior, Holy as You are/You removed our sin as far/As the east is from the west/Jesus, King of every king/The one who reigns in majesty." 'Risen Today' features Dan Needham on drums and is a good modern Easter hymn. It has lyrics written by Charles Wesley and Aaron Shust: "Hallelujah/Fought the fight the battle won/Hallelujah/Death in vain forbid Him rise/Hallelujah/Christ has opened paradise/Hallelujah, He is risen/Hallelujah our sins have been forgiven."
'Sing of my Redeemer' makes good use of strings and rejoices in what Christ accomplished at Calvary: "I will sing/Sing of my Redeemer/With His blood/He has purchased me/On the cross/Jesus sealed my pardon/He paid the debt and set me free/I will praise my dear Redeemer/His triumphant power I'll tell/Of the victory He gives us/Over sin and death and hell/I will sing of my Redeemer/His relentless love for me." 'Never Been a Greater Love' is a wonderful ballad of one with a thankful heart, featuring Mike Alvarado on piano: "There is now no more condemnation/You've covered us with grace/There has never been a greater love, there has never been a greater love/Never a gift has been so lovely/Never a love has been so pure/I can't imagine ever finding/Somebody else who loves us more/Even though we cannot repay You/We'll give our lives in the pursuit of who You are." 'Greater is He' is radio ready and about the mighty power of God and faith in Him: "By the power of Jesus' name/Strongholds break, strongholds break/He's our fortress and our strength/God, we will trust in You/Heaven moves and darkness quakes/When we pray, when we pray/He is strong and He will save/God, we will trust in You."
'Wondrous Love' features Kari Jobe and explores the intimate nature of Christ's relationship with us: "You walked our dusty streets/Healing a world in need/You looked into the eyes/Of sinners like me/Setting us free/What wondrous love is this, what wondrous love is this/That You would lay aside Your glory for my soul." 'We are Free', written with Ed Cash, is victorious and talks of the freedom Christ has purchased for us: "It's the life and the hope that He brings/His forgiveness that leads us to sing/We are free to love/Like our God has loved/We are free to give like He gave/We are free from sin/We are free to begin/To forgive as He forgave/We are free/We are living evidence/He restores our innocence." I would like to hear Geoff Moore cover this song. The album ends on a tender sounding note with 'God so loved the World' featuring Shust on piano: "God so loved the world/That He gave His one and only Son/That anybody who believes in Him will have/Everlasting life/God so loved the world/God so loved the world/Every man and woman/ Every boy and girl."
The liner notes for THIS IS WHAT WE BELIEVE contain extensive Scripture references to go with the lyrics. Shust has hit a home run with this album. It is the best of what contemporary worship has to offer! It is fresh and alive with passion and meaning. I'm rating it 95% and recommending it to fans of Jeremy Camp, Lincoln Brewster, and Bebo Norman. For more info visit http://www.aaronshust.com/ or http://www.centricitymusic.com/.
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