Phil Thompson has released a new worship song titled ‘Hallelujah’, featuring Ghanaian gospel minister Joe Mettle.
The song is a declaration of trust in God, opening with words drawn from Psalm 62. Phil begins by singing about finding rest and salvation in God, declaring Him as the rock within the storm and the reason he will not be shaken.
It starts with a slow and gentle moment of worship, accompanied mainly by the piano as it carries the chords of the song. This gives room for the words to settle and allows listeners to connect with the message before the song begins to build.
The first noticeable build comes when Joe Mettle repeats the opening verse, adding more weight to the message of the song. The worship rises further when Phil moves into the chorus, and this is where the backing vocals come in, joining the simple declaration of hallelujah and God being worthy of praise.
The full band then enters with a crescendo, lifting the song into a fuller and more powerful worship experience. From there, the sound continues to rise as it moves into the bridge, where the words turn into a declaration of following God.
The bridge begins with, ‘One thing I know, one thing I desire, that I will follow You.’ As it continues, the words move from following God to worshipping Him, showing a heart that has chosen to remain with God and give Him praise through every season.
One beautiful thing about a live recording like this is how it allows the audience to become part of the song. At one point, the music drops and the audience takes over the singing, accompanied only by the piano and the steady kick of the drum.
It is a calm but powerful moment as the voices in the room carry the declaration together before the full sound returns. At that point, the worship is no longer coming from Phil Thompson and Joe Mettle alone. Everyone in the room becomes part of the song.
Phil Thompson and Joe Mettle both bring their different worship expressions into ‘Hallelujah’, while the backing vocalists and musicians help carry it from its quiet opening into a full worship experience.
The lyrics are simple, but the message is clear. God remains our rock within the storm, and because our salvation and rest are found in Him, we will not be shaken.
‘Hallelujah’ is now available to stream across digital platforms, with the live performance also available to watch on YouTube.
