REVIEW: Michael W. Smith “Stand” (CMC)
November 22nd, 2006 |
Reviews | Source: CMCentral.com (98)
Michael W Smith is back again with his nineteenth album and his message is that of unity and standing together as a church. “Open Arms” makes this point clear with lyrics that express the need for us to take a stand and support others within the church who are impacting the world around them. The song clearly echoes the picture rendered in the title track, a brief cover of Hillsong artist Joel Houston’s “The Stand.” This theme continues with songs like “In Silence,” which encourages us to share our faith with others, but the album also reminds listeners to rely on God for their strength with tracks like “Cover Me” and “Come See.” […read more]



