Top tracks — play these first
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Power in the Blood Start here — This track opens the album with a vibrant arrangement that captures the essence of faith in action, setting the tone for the entire collection.
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El Shaddai — A signature song for Grant, this rendition beautifully reflects her vocal strength while connecting deeply with listeners through its poignant lyrics.
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It Is Well With My Soul / The River’s Gonna Keep On Rolling (medley) — This medley showcases an emotional journey from despair to hope, blending two powerful songs that resonate with personal and communal struggles alike.
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'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus — The gentle instrumentation paired with Grant's warm vocals creates an intimate atmosphere, perfectly embodying the album's theme of trust and faith.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends traditional hymns with contemporary styles, but lacks standout compositions.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate medleys, blending multiple hymns into single performances, which creates a sense of continuity.
- Vocal harmonies are prominent throughout, often layering Grant's voice with background vocals to enhance the emotional impact.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady reflective listening experience
- soothing background for contemplation
- gentle meditative moments throughout
- for quiet solitude
- uplifting themes of faith
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy engagement
- prefer fast-paced music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Reinforces Grant's status with fresh arrangements, showing continued relevance in her career.
- Themes
- spiritual reassurance· hymnal tradition
- Career context
- By 2015, Amy Grant had established herself as a leading figure in contemporary Christian music with multiple Grammy Awards and successful albums. 'Be Still and Know... Hymns & Faith' marked her return to traditional gospel hymns after a decade focused on pop-infused Christian music, showcasing her ability to reinterpret familiar spiritual themes for a new generation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Michael W. Smith· Sandi Patty· Kathy Troccoli
Tracklist
- 1 Power in the Blood Start here 3:50
- 2 Be Still and Know 3:51
- 3 Jesus, Take All of Me (Just as I Am) 4:26
- 4 Rock of Ages 3:38
- 5 Carry You 3:00
- 6 This Is My Father’s World 3:05
- 7 El Shaddai 4:05
- 8 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee 3:24
- 9 It Is Well With My Soul / The River’s Gonna Keep On Rolling (medley) 4:54
- 10 My Jesus, I Love Thee 3:33
- 11 Deep as It Is Wide 4:34
- 12 What a Friend We Have in Jesus / Old Rugged Cross / How Great Thou Art (medley) 3:30
- 13 ’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus 4:03
- 14 Softly and Tenderly 4:02
- 15 Holy, Holy, Holy 2:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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