For the Sake of the World
Bethel Music · 2012
78 min · 13 tracks · contemporary worship music
A vibrant blend of contemporary worship, rich harmonies, and spontaneous expressions of faith create an uplifting spiritual experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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This Is Amazing Grace — The song’s powerful lyrics celebrate God's majesty and grace, making it a central anthem for many worship settings and showcasing Bethel Music's lyrical depth.
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For the Sake of the World — This title track encapsulates the album's overarching themes of sacrifice and mission, urging listeners to engage with their faith in actionable ways.
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You Have Won Me — The emotional delivery and heartfelt lyrics resonate deeply with themes of redemption and acceptance, exemplifying the personal connection that characterizes Bethel's music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends structured songs with spontaneous worship, appealing to contemporary worship settings.
What we noticed
- The album features several spontaneous worship tracks that diverge from traditional song structures, allowing for extended instrumental sections.
- The lyrics focus heavily on themes of worship and devotion, with repetitive phrases designed to encourage congregational participation.
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- uplifting anthems for group worship
- spontaneous expressions of faith
- dynamic progression with resolution
- wave-like pacing for reflection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike lengthy, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- For the Sake of the World is Bethel Music's third album, released in 2012 during a period of rising prominence in the contemporary worship music scene. Following their successful previous albums, this release solidified their reputation as a leading voice in modern worship, reflecting their growth and influence within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hillsong Worship· Elevation Worship· Maverick City Music
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 To Our God 6:54
- 2 Our Father 6:48
- 3 Everything to You (Spontaneous) 4:51
- 4 This Is Amazing Grace 7:32
- 5 You Have Won Me 6:16
- 6 I Really Love You (Spontaneous) 4:08
- 7 Who You Are 8:17
- 8 Forgiven 5:13
- 9 In Your Light 4:16
- 10 Freedom 3:55
- 11 Closer 6:53
- 12 This Is What You Do 5:35
- 13 For the Sake of the World 7:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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