Darlene Zschech's "Shout to the Lord" Turns 30
![Darlene Zschech Darlene Zschech](https://jubileecast-29b4.kxcdn.com/data/images/full/23363/darlene-zschech.jpg?w=620)
Australian worship leader, pastor, songwriter and author Darlene Zschech's "Shout to the Lord" turns 30 this year. Written in 1993, it was during a time when Zschech was struggling with money worries and the stresses of raising a young family. One day, when she was feeling particularly discouraged she slipped into the toy room where they kept their piano and put into song some biblical truths to which the stressed young mother was holding onto, in particular drawing from the Psalms.
Zschech explained to Today's Christian Woman: "I wrote it when I was feeling discouraged. I felt I could either scream and pull my hair out, or praise God." She added: "The line "Nothing compares to the promise I have in you" was something I clung to when our circumstances seemed so bleak. I think that rings true with anyone going through tough times."
However Zschech was embarrassed the first time she played it for the worship pastor at her church. She told Today's Christian Woman: "I made him stand with his back to me on the other side of the room! I'd play four bars and say, 'I don't know if this is any good. Change whatever you need to.' But he liked it, and the first time we sang it at church, people were on their feet singing along before we'd even gotten the words on the screen. It took off from there. I can't take any credit for its impact. God decided to put his blessing on this song."
Today the song has become a global anthem. "Shout To The Lord" is sung by an estimated 30 million churchgoers every week. It has also been performed for the Pope at the Vatican and for the American President.
Here are 5 different versions of "Shout To The Lord" recorded by Zschech and others.
1. Passion:
2. Randy Travis:
3. Ruben Studdard:
4. American Idol:
5. Darlene Zschech and Hillsong Worship:
Tags : Darlene Zschech's "Shout to the Lord" turns 30 Darlene Zschech passion ruben studdard American Idol Hillsong hillsong worship randy travis
Hot Trends
-
The Tragic End of Kingdom Heir's Founder Steve French
-
"The Promised Land" Series from "The Chosen" Crew Premieres on YouTube Today!
-
Posthumous Book from Dallas Willard to Release on Oct. 15
-
Citizen Way Returns with the Celebratory "That Thank You Song!"
-
Here Are the Lyrics to Chandler Moore's “Lead Me On”
-
Here Are the Lyrics to Transformation Worship's "Yahweh"
-
Robert Genetski's "Is There Evidence for God?" Wins 2024 INDIE Book Award
-
Wande Changes Her Name to Anike
-
Matthew West Announces Fall "Don’t Stop Praying" Tour
-
Anthony Ponder & Ministry's Desire Release New Single "It's In The Room"
-
Wilson Fairchild, Sons of the Statler Brothers, to Debut Album
-
Our Favorite 4th of July Christian Songs
-
Jonathan Evans, Son of Dr. Tony Evans & Former NFL Fullback, Releases New Album
-
Hillsong's First Worship Pastor Geoff Bullock Opens Up in New Hillsong Documentary
-
TAYA Leaves Hillsong Church
Most Popular
-
The Tragic End of Kingdom Heir's Founder Steve French
-
"The Promised Land" Series from "The Chosen" Crew Premieres on YouTube Today!
-
Posthumous Book from Dallas Willard to Release on Oct. 15
-
Citizen Way Returns with the Celebratory "That Thank You Song!"
-
Here Are the Lyrics to Chandler Moore's “Lead Me On”
-
Here Are the Lyrics to Transformation Worship's "Yahweh"
-
Robert Genetski's "Is There Evidence for God?" Wins 2024 INDIE Book Award
-
Wande Changes Her Name to Anike
-
Matthew West Announces Fall "Don’t Stop Praying" Tour
-
Anthony Ponder & Ministry's Desire Release New Single "It's In The Room"
-
Wilson Fairchild, Sons of the Statler Brothers, to Debut Album
-
Our Favorite 4th of July Christian Songs
-
Jonathan Evans, Son of Dr. Tony Evans & Former NFL Fullback, Releases New Album
-
Hillsong's First Worship Pastor Geoff Bullock Opens Up in New Hillsong Documentary
-
TAYA Leaves Hillsong Church