God Came Near

• Artist: Max Lucado
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• Release Date: September 28, 1999
• Type: Lyrics are included with the album, Live
• Genre: Rock

Review

Subtitled "Songs of Praise, Words of Inspiration for the Christmas Season, " Max Lucado's God Came Near (titled after one of his several books) mixes popular religious Christmas songs with lesser-known tunes and hymns, plus between-song inspirational commentary from Lucado. The project features musical guests Dennis Jernigan, Jeff Nelson, John G. Elliot, and singer Lisa Lopez, as well as a choir, a smaller vocal group, and an all-acoustic Celtic ensemble. The music would have held up just fine on its own, but fans of Lucado's books will be happy to hear more of his insights. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
His Name Is on Our Lips		Max Lucado	(0:44)
We Have Come to Worship	John Chisum, George Searcy	Max Lucado	(3:38)
O Come All Ye Faithful/Hark the Herald	Frederick Oakeley, John Francis Wade	Max Lucado	(5:25)
Angels We Have Heard on High	Traditional	Max Lucado	(2:19)
The Arrival		Max Lucado	(3:16)
O Holy Night/Silent Night		Max Lucado	(4:39)
Rose of Bethlehem	Lowell Alexander	Max Lucado	(4:38)
Just a Moment		Max Lucado	(2:00)
God Came Near	John G. Elliott	John G. Elliott	(4:19)
All Is Well	Michael W. Smith, Wayne Kirkpatrick		(3:12)
Out of the Carpenter Shop		Max Lucado	(3:54)
Light of the World	Dennis Jernigan	Dennis Jernigan	(3:37)
Joyfully, Joyfully	George Searcy, Nancy Gordon	Max Lucado	(3:14)
God Came Near		Max Lucado	(1:43)
Sing Joy	Lisa Lopez, Glenn Wagner	Lisa Lopez	(3:59)
Hallehlujah! Christ Jesus Is Born	Dennis Jernigan	Dennis Jernigan	(5:19)
The Gift		Dennis Jernigan, Max Lucado	(2:41)
Reprise Hallelujah! Christ Jesus Is Born	Dennis Jernigan	Max Lucado	(1:27)

Credits

Lisa Lopez (Performer), Lisa Lopez (?), Lisa Lopez (Vocal Arrangement), Lisa Lopez (Soloist), John G. Elliot (Performer), John G. Elliot (Soloist), Dave Williamson (Vocal Arrangement), Patricia Adams (Alto), Patricia Adams (Alto (Vocals)), Gary Clark (Tenor Chorus), Ron Davis (Engineer), Ron Davis (Mastering), Ron Davis (Mixing), Lisa Frazier (Alto), Dennis Jernigan (Performer), Dennis Jernigan (Soloist), Dennis Jernigan (Worship Leader), Leonard Jones (Fiddle), Leonard Jones (Mandolin), Leonard Jones (Concertina), Leonard Jones (Band), Leonard Jones (Penny Whistle), Gary Lunn (Bass), Gary Lunn (Percussion), Gary Lunn (Arranger), Gary Lunn (Band), Gary Lunn (Instrument Arrangement), Jimmy Marks (?), Michael Mellett (?), Jeff Nelson (Performer), Glenn Pearce (Guitar), Glenn Pearce (Band), Gary Pratt (Bass (Vocal)), John Whitfield (Bass (Vocal)), Sherry Wilson (Soprano (Vocal)), Jeff Williams (Bass (Vocal)), Anna Chandler (Alto), Anna Chandler (Alto (Vocals)), Brian Green (Keyboards), Carl Albrecht (Percussion), Carl Albrecht (Drums), Rob Tew (Assistant Engineer), Sharon Wilson (Choir Director), Max Lucado (Leader), Max Lucado (Main Performer), Max Lucado (Inspiration), Sheri-D Wilson (Soprano), Jana Paterson (Alto (Vocals)), Debbie Boggs (Alto), Debbie Boggs (Alto (Vocals)), Sunny Markham (Soprano), Sunny Markham (Soprano (Vocal)), Glenn Wagner (Producer), Glenn Wagner (Executive Producer), Kareem Wilson (Children's Chorus), Deborah Kelly (Soprano), Jeff Nelson (Worship Leader), Audrey Acuma (Children's Chorus), Maureen Arnold (Soprano), Leslie Baldwin (Soprano), Darla Bennett (Alto), Glenn Carter (Bass (Vocal)), Gary Chance (Tenor Chorus), Jordana Chisholm (Children's Chorus), Jeanne Coldewey (Soprano), Karen Craig (Alto), Kaye Daughtry (Alto), Suzi Dayton (Soprano), Tom Dayton (Tenor Chorus), Joni Delaney (Alto), Raijhon Dodd (Soprano), Debbie Dowell (Soprano), Marty Fincher (Bass (Vocal)), Sherry Fincher (Alto), Caitlyn Fraser (Children's Chorus), Marian Gates (Alto), Caroline Green (Children's Chorus), Cheryl Green (Soprano), Buddy Gruver (Bass (Vocal)), Susan Hancock (Alto), David Hanvey (Bass (Vocal)), Merechel Hanvey (Alto), Julie Harmon (?), Brandon Thomas (?), Brandon Thomas (Soloist)