Timothy R. Smith's fresh recording has something for everyone. From classic rock to jazz, gentle piano to praise and worship, T.R. and his band, the Sacred Music Boys, show a mastery in each style which is sure to be a hint of even more things to come. T.R. chose these twelve songs from over 40 songs he wrote in preparing for this album. Tim is a prolific writer, music minister and teacher, whose songs are sung in many churches around the U.S. and Canada. Now WorshipToonz is introducing these songs to our online community. As you listen to the audio clips, you'll note the depth of the lyrics, the quality of the music and musicianship.
When you click on these clips of the songs on T.R. Smith's new recording, Persuaded, you'll hear a lot of variety, quality musicianship, quality writing (lyrics), and beyond all that, a unique concept album. This is a journey of a man's discovery of his need for God, his inner struggles, making his peace with God, joyful submission and praise. This recording goes beyond categories. While it could fit within Christian contemporary, there are worship songs here as well. Tim has a particular gift in resetting traditional hymns, as he has done with Blessed Assurance. See if you agree: T.R. Smith is a Christian musician to keep in your sights!
Click on any song title for an audio clip.
All songs by Timothy R. Smith.
Blessed Assurance: lyrics by Fanny Crosby.
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1. | Something Gotta Go | (4:01) |
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| Trapped and hemmed in, nowhere to go... Sometimes it takes falling to the bottom before we decide to look up, and see where our hope lies. |
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2. | Empty Me | (4:00) |
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Ready now to surrender, after all other options are clearly seen to be empty, he now sees his sinful state as God sees it, and opens himself to complete surrender to God's purging. |
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3. | Leave It All To You | (3:22) |
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Still fully surrendered to God, he begins to see as God sees, and experiences new revelations all around him. There is still much more to be changed within, but it's happening, and there's cause for joy! |
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4. | In My Heart and In My Tears | (4:42) | |
| A very personal and touching song. Tim lost his brother a few years ago. Danny was known for his love of guitar. I had the privilege of playing guitar for his funeral. Tim played O Danny Boy as a meditation. | | |
5. | Cast Your Net | (5:23) |
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| Time to spread the Word: Now that God has put him on a growing path toward Him, he casts his net to show the way to others. | | |
6. | God Never Changes | (3:21) |
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| God is the same for you as He is for me. He will do for you what He's done for me. His Word and His promises don't change. | | |
7. | I Keep My Eyes On You | (3:43) |
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| The only sure way to go through life is keeping eyes fixed on the One who doesn't change. Too easy to go with the flow. Only a steady gaze on Jesus will keep us moving steadily ahead. | | |
8. | Persuaded | (4:09) |
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| In the midst of temptations, trials, disappointments, we have the Scriptures to declare and remind ourselves of our decision, God's faithfulness, and our resolution to stand firm in the knowledge that "all things work for good..." |
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9. | Thief in the Night | (4:32) |
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The flesh sometimes wins, but God doesn't let us go. We turn again to Him for renewed hope and resolute purpose. Never fully knowing God's plans for us, we can be sure He'll do all He can to keep us. An enigmatic song, with a double meaning. |
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10. | Tell It Out | (3:36) |
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Teaching others to spread the Word, inspiring others with the basic message of His Son sent for you. |
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11. | Give Me Ears To Listen | (3:32) |
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His daily prayer, and could be ours as well. God's ears to listen, His eyes to see, His words to speak, "and show Your face to me." |
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12. | Blessed Assurance | (5:01) |
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The well-loved hymn in a fresh new setting, closing with worship. A life lived in the Lord IS a life of worship. |
This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 14 August, 2008.
