More Precious Than Silver : The God-Stories Behind the Songs of Lynn Deshazo

by Deshazo, Lynn

• ISBN13: 9781606150184
• ISBN10: 1606150189
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-05-31
• Publisher: Winepress Pub

Summary

Just as every song has a story behind it, so does every songwriter. Millions of believers know the worship songs of Lynn DeShazo¿most notably, her famous ¿More Precious Than Silver.¿ But what they probably don¿t know is that this much-loved classic was written from the ashes of a fasting gone wrong. For years, the church has connected the great hymns and their composers with the stories behind them. Now, in More Precious Than Silver: The God-Stories Behind the Songs of Lynn DeShazo, the prolific songwriter offers the stories behind some of modern worship¿s most-sung and best-recognized music. DeShazo¿s rich, often transparent narrative weaves her songs, her life, and the healing love of the One who has borne her along an amazing melodic journey. And in the process, More Precious Than Silver invites readers to reflect on their own journey with Christ¿and be moved to a deeper place of worship.

Author Biography

Lynn DeShazo has penned some of today's most-loved worship songs, many that have been featured on the popular Integrity Music recordings. Lynn is a worship leader and instructor to a wide variety of churches, retreats, and conferences in the U.S. and abroad. As a psalmist, she helps connect worshippers to the flow of God's Spirit, bringing refreshment and healing to God's people. Lynn DeShazo lives in Birmingham, Alabama.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Foreword	p. xi
More Precious Than Silver	p. 1
Praise Him	p. 11
Lead Me to the Rock	p. 17
Turn My Heart	p. 23
Be Magnified	p. 29
In Your Presence, O God	p. 35
Be Unto Your Name	p. 39
Ancient Words	p. 47
The Diamond Turns	p. 55
Learn to Love	p. 61
The Gates of Zion	p. 73
There's a Table	p. 83
Mercy's Sacrifice	p. 91
Endnotes	p. 97
Author's Note	p. 99
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