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Short description:
The songs in this album are inspired by Shannon's relationship with Christ and by the Word of God, particularly Haggai, Ephesians, and many of the Psalms of David.
Styles included are: pop, rock, Celtic, and jazz. Four tracks are English, one is Spanish.
The love of God
broke through and transformed me. The Lord ignited a passion in me to know Christ and help others discover who they are in Him – chosen, holy, forgiven, redeemed, children of God, co-heirs with Christ, which makes every person who has received Him . . .
ROYALTY.
Consider Your Ways
God’s message to Israel and the church through the prophet Haggai
© 2015 Shannon Butcher, Nate Dunn
Arranged by Cory Knowland
Are you building your house
when Mine lies desolate?
Are you feeding your flesh
while starving your spirit?
Are you living in fear? Well stop,
and take courage.
It’s time to do My work,
for I am with you.
Consider your ways, Oh My people,
Oh My people
Consider your ways, Oh My sons
and my daughters
Once more in a while,
I will shake the heavens,
And I will touch
the land and the sea
And in my house,
I’ll reveal my glory
And fill it up
with more glory than you've ever seen
Consider your ways, Oh My people,
Oh My people
Consider your ways, Oh My sons
and my daughters
Obey My voice. Rebuild My house.
Let My Spirit stir you now.
Obey My voice. Rebuild My house.
Let My Spirit stir you now.
Consider your ways, Oh My people,
Oh My people
Consider your ways, Oh My sons
and my daughters
Royalty
© 2013 Shannon Butcher, Kimberly More
(References from Psalm 103:4, Ephesians 1, Psalm 8, Romans 8:17)
Crowned with love and compassion
Holy, dearly loved
Given every heavenly blessing
Chosen before the world
Who am I that You would love me?
Who am I that You would know my name?
I am Your princess, Your beloved
And You gave everything for me.
This is my destiny, Who I’m made to be
I am Your daughter, Co-heir with Christ
This is my destiny, Who I’m made to be
Your grace lavished over me, I am risen with Christ
Royalty
Predestined and adopted
By the kindness of Your plan
Redeemed, cleansed, forgiven
By the blood of Your Lamb
Who am I that I would be your delight?
Who am I to be seated with Christ?
I am Your princess,
Chosen before the creation of the world.
This is my destiny, Who I’m made to be
I am Your daughter, Co-heir with Christ
This is my destiny, Who I’m made to be
Your grace lavished over me, I am risen with Christ
Royalty
I am not yet what I will become
There is coming a day when I'll receive
the crown You're preparing for me.
This is my destiny, Who I’m made to be
I am Your daughter, Co-heir with Christ
This is my destiny, Who I’m made to be
Your grace lavished over me, I am risen with Christ
Royalty
The Love of God
© 2006 Shannon Butcher
There is a strong unfailing love,
it is unshakable.
It has a voice that formed the earth
and made the oceans surge.
And this love had no beginning
and will not end.
This is the love of God
demonstrated in His Son.
The love of God
reaches down to me.
Emmanuel paid for my sins
and rescued me.
My very life I owe
to the love of God.
Without it,
where would I be?
There was a debt He had to pay
to let this slave go free.
He took my stripes and thorns and nails
upon Himself, you see?
For the joy set before Him,
He endured the cross.
This is the love of God
demonstrated in His Son.
The love of God
reaches down to me.
Emmanuel paid for my sins
and rescued me.
My very life I owe
to the love of God.
Without it,
where would I be?
Hold Me
© 2013 Shannon Michele Butcher
I cannot find the words to describe the pain.
It throbs and it aches, and there’s no remedy.
The loss delves to depths this heart has never known.
I think I’m doing ok until the wave comes.
It hits me like a wall, knocks me down again.
Am I still breathing, it’s all that I can do.
Hold me, hold me,
Hold me, and let me cry.
One moment I can laugh, the next I’m on my knees.
Oh God, why now? Dare I plead my case?
I’m hurting so bad, I feel like I could die.
Hold me, hold me,
Hold me, and let me cry.
I can see, a glimmer of Your glory
Shining through the veil of my grief.
I can feel Your kindness and comfort
Here with me.
Hold me, hold me,
Hold me, and let me cry.
Realeza
© 2013 Shannon Butcher, Kimberly More
(References from Psalm 103:4, Ephesians 1, Psalm 8, Romans 8:17)
Spanish Translation: Brian Cheney, Ruth Daniels
Coronada con amor y gracia
Santa, y muy amada
Bendecida por lo alto
Escogida antes del mundo
¿Quien soy yo, para que me ames?
¿Quien soy yo, para que mi nombre sepas?
Soy tu princesa, tu amada
Y tú diste todo por mí
Es mi destino, quien me hiciste
Yo soy tu hija, coheredera con Cristo
Es mi destino, quien me hiciste
Tu gracia en mi abunda, resucitada con Cristo
Realeza
Predestinada y adoptada
Por la bondad de tu plan
Limpia y perdonada
Por la sangre del Cordero
¿Quien soy yo para que sea yo tu deleite?
¿Quien soy yo para sentarme con Cristo?
Soy tu princesa
Escogida antes de la creación del mundo
Este es mi destino, quien me hiciste
Yo soy tu hija, coheredera con Cristo
Este es mi destino, quien me hiciste
Tu gracia en mi abunda, resucitada con Cristo
Realeza
Todavía no soy lo que seré
Viene el día cuando yo recibiré la corona que preparas para mí
¿Quien soy yo, para que me ames?
¿Quien soy yo, para que mi nombre sepas?
Soy tu princesa
Escogida antes de la creación del mundo
"Consider Your Ways" is God's message through the prophet Haggai to the remnant of Israel who returned from Babylon and had begun rebuilding the temple. Then, they got distracted building their own houses, while the foundation of God's temple sat, and sat, and sat, unfinished for approximately 16 years. It's a message that very much applies to us today, as at least I (but probably most of us) tend to get distracted from God's calling and would rather follow our own agenda. I believe God is asking us to consider our ways too, and get back to work on building His kingdom. The song has a pop-rock style.
"Royalty" is a declaration of every child of God's true identity in Christ. The ideas contained in this song come from Psalm 103:4, Ephesians 1, Psalm 8, Romans 8:17. The song was released (online-only) as a single along with its Spanish version "Realeza" in the spring of 2016. "Royalty" is a pop-ballad or power-ballad.
"The Love of God" focuses on God's intense love for His children, demonstrated by the sacrifice of His own Son, Jesus. The song is a modern-day hymn with some Celtic styling and instrumentation.
"Hold Me" is the raw, cry of anguish as I felt the sting of death when my father passed away. It is an honest conversation and prayer with God in the midst of intense grief. The song has a jazz feel.
"Realeza" is a Spanish version of "Royalty." It was translated in preparation for Shannon to perform it live at VidaFest in Chimaltenango, Guatemala. The response from the crowd was amazing - men, women, and young people in the audience raised their hands and sang along... and it was the very first time they had heard the song! Shannon came home from the trip compelled by the Lord to record the song in both English and Spanish, believing that God would continue to use it to help His people walk in their identity in Christ.
Music and lyrics by Shannon Michele Butcher
Additional songwriters: Nate Dunn (Consider Your Ways), Kimberly More (Royalty)
Spanish translation (Realeza): Brian Cheney, Ruth Daniels
Produced, Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Jared Knowland and Cory Knowland
Duplication: Nettleingham Studios
Cover design: Kent Jensen
Photography: Andrea Laurita
Stylists: Jen Butcher, Rachael Butcher
Consider Your Ways:
Music and lyrics by Shannon Michele Butcher, Nate Dunn
Vocals: Shannon Michele Butcher
Background Vocals: Shannon Michele Butcher, Ashra Coffey, Cory Knowland, Chip Loop
Piano: Jean-Pierre Garau
Additional Keyboards: Cory Knowland
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass: Cory Knowland
Drums: Jared Knowland
The Love of God:
Music and lyrics by Shannon Michele Butcher
Vocals: Shannon Michele Butcher
Piano: Jean-Pierre Garau
Percussion: Cory Knowland
Flute, Irish Whistle: Shannon Michele Butcher
Hold Me:
Music and lyrics by Shannon Michele Butcher
Vocals: Shannon Michele Butcher
Piano: Jean-Pierre Garau
Additional Keyboards: Shannon Michele Butcher
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar: Cory Knowland
Fretless Bass: Sebastian King
Drums: Jared Knowland
Trumpet: Doug Lutke
Royalty:
Music and lyrics by Shannon Michele Butcher and Kimberly More
Vocals: Shannon Michele Butcher
Piano: Kimberly More
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass: Cory Knowland
Drums: Meme Cordon
Cello: Carmen Saunders
Strings arranged and performed by: Cory Knowland
Realeza
Music and lyrics by Shannon Michele Butcher and Kimberly More
Spanish translation: Ruth Daniels and Brian Cheney
Vocals: Shannon Michele Butcher
Piano: Kimberly More
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass: Cory Knowland
Drums: Meme Cordon
Cello: Carmen Saunders