One of the most controversial topics surrounding the church today is its music. Hymns or praise choruses? Praise band, orchestra, or just piano? Projection screens or hymnals? Sadly, it’s not so much different today as it was in days gone by. The first hymn on this album, written in the early 1700’s, was birthed out of the controversy between the singing of Psalms and the singing of hymns. Because of this controversy, the church at that time decided to sing Psalms at the beginning of their service and then after the preaching, they would sing hymns. Many people who were still against the hymns would get up and leave the service at this time. Isaac Watts wrote the hymn, "We're Marching to Zion," to refute this practice of people walking out during the hymn singing. Just listen to the lyrics, especially in stanza two.
Let those refuse to sing who never knew our God,
But children of the heavenly King, but children of the heavenly King,
May speak their joys abroad, may speak their joys abroad.
It’s quite obvious that Isaac Watts had an understanding of true praise and worship. It’s not a style. It’s a response. It’s our heart connecting with the heart of a Holy God. Each and every day we have the opportunity to respond in worship to our Creator by speaking and singing our songs abroad, and down through the years many writers have presented their songs to the church to do just that. So whether it’s familiar hymns of yesterday or fresh worship songs of today, it is our desire here at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church to see that God is glorified. It’s our “reasonable act.” Be blessed as you listen to some of the timeless classics set to fresh new arrangements.

Jeremy Dailey/Worship Pastor
Stan Easley/Worship and Instrumental Associate

All vocals performed by GSBC Choir and Praise Team

GSBC Praise Team:

Sopranos: Kim Smart, Heather Dixon, Jennifer Guttery, Amanda Simmons, Deborah Dailey
Altos: Michelle Morgan, Rebecca Schexdayder, Christina Westbrook, Carla Price
Tenors: Roger Gillespie, Jack “Flash” Barber, Jon Salter, Paul Foretich

GSBC Orchestra and Friends:
(Performance and/or Project Musicians)

Piano/Keyboards: Doug Pacas
Organ/Keyboards: Billy Muller
Bass Guitar: Stan Easley
Drums: Brett Schexnayder
Acoustic Guitar: Wes Jacobs
Electric Guitar: Craig Morgan
Electric Guitar on “Oh For A Thousand Tongues”: Rick Naqvi
Percussion: John Fralick
Trumpets: Thomas Huckaby, Jeff Chatalain, Shelly Robin
Tenor Sax: David Gambino
Alto Sax: Zakk Garner
Trombones: Justin Pardue, Jimmy Brinkman, Tim Villalobos
Clarinet: John Rogers
Flute: Stephanie Hill



Produced by Jeremy Dailey, Stan Easley, and Rick Naqvi
Original tracks recorded at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church by Zach Crotwell
FOH Engineer: Steve LeBlanc, Premier Sound Services, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Overdub recording and mixing: Rick Naqvi, Black Dog Recording, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
(Additional Tracking: Jeremy Pleasant)
Mastered by Brad Blackwood, Euphonic Masters, Memphis, Tennessee
Artwork and Graphic Design: Justin Dailey, Lil’ Champ Design, Greenwood, Indiana
Set and Stage Design: Brian Canuteson
Light Design: Zach Crotwell
Additional Lighting provided by Wyndchaser Lighting, Baton Rouge, Lousiana
Video Recording and Editing: Mike Davis and the GSBC Media Team
Photography: Tad Dixon