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The first single, "Arise," was released to Christian radio in August 2009 and became Avalon's 22nd career No. 1 radio hit, topping Billboard's Soft AC/Inspirational chart. [ 14 ] 2018–present: Called
"Soldiers of Christ, Arise" is an 18th-century English hymn. The words were written by Charles Wesley (1707–1788), [ 1 ] and the first line ("Soldiers of Christ, arise, and put your armour on") refers to the armour of God in Ephesians 6:10–18.
A controversial music video for the song was produced and can be found on the VHS release Third World Chaos, [2] which was later released on DVD as part of Chaos DVD. [3] The video was filmed in Death Valley and features footage of the band playing during daylight, mixed with images of a Christ-like figure in a gas mask, hung on a cross. [4]
NewSong is an American contemporary Christian music group that was established in 1981, at Morningside Baptist Church in Valdosta, Georgia. [1] They have had twelve GMA Dove Award nominations, and one Grammy Award Nomination. They are also the founders of the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, the United States' largest annual Christian music tour. [2]
He started his music career, in 2009, with the release of, As We Worship, by Entertainment One Music. This album would chart on three Billboard charts Gospel Albums, Independent Albums and Heatseekers Albums. His second album, Arise, was released in 2011 with Entertainment One.
1989: People Of Destiny; Arise and Worship II ("In The Presence", "Faithful God", "Great Is the Lord") 1992: Master Pieces: Classic Christian Songs Made New ("Rise Again") 1992: Generation 2 Generation ("A Simple Song of Praise" featuring the Children of Compassion)
In 2011, he helped launch a new publishing company, Red Tie Music, that is a partnership with Thomas Road Baptist Church and Liberty University. On May 14, 2017, Billingsley announced he would be returning to Shadow Mountain Community Church to work with Dr. David Jeremiah as worship pastor.
Along with Jerry Williams, the original members of Harvest were Ed Kerr and Paul Wilbur, both of whom were music students. [2] Wilbur had met Williams at a church where Williams was the youth pastor, and Williams had been influential in Wilbur's decision to become a Christian. [ 5 ]