This is commonly known as the recording with "Awesome God" on it, which is a shame since that song is not very indicative of Mullins' style and (in spite of slick production) is one of the weaker songs on the album when compared with the bulk of Mullins' repertoire. Mullins was known for his multi-instrumentalist talent and his challenging lyrics -- and "Awesome God" does not typify these very well. But taken for the style that any real Mullins fan knows, this is a great album. This is also the album with "If I Stand," a piano and vocal piece with a yearning cry to God for strength. "The Other Side of the World," with its hook-laden lyrics, sings about the diversity of humanity and the need for compassion on a global level. These are the themes that Mullins riffs on. Great dulcimer work and great piano work; talent like this is not found often. Unusual tracks close out the record with "Ready for the Storm" with a steady world-influenced drone, and the wild "How Can I Keep Myself From Singing." Anyone who owns this album and only listens to "Awesome God" is missing the real juice of the record. ~ Mark W. B. Allender, All Music Guide
Keith Edwards (Drums), Reed Arvin (Arranger), Lori Lee Loving (Vocals (Background)), David McCracken (Vocals (Background)), Brian Mullins (Vocals (Background)), Jeff Moseley (Executive Producer), Hank Williams, Jr. (Mastering), Reed Arvin (String Arrangements), Cynthia Ratliff (Vocals (Background)), Fred Carpenter (Fiddle), Bonnie Keen (Vocals (Background)), Jerry McPherson (Guitar), Jeff Balding (Mixing), Janis Ellen Broughton (Vocals (Background)), Pam Mark Hall (Vocals (Background)), Heidi Brown (Vocals (Background)), Pam Ourada (Vocals (Background)), Reed Arvin (Synclavier), Glenn Hall (Photography), Bryan Lenox (Vocals (Background)), Billy Simon (Vocals (Background)), Michael W. Smith (Piano), Jon Goin (Guitar), Chris Rodriguez (Vocals (Background)), Terry Hemmings (Executive Producer), Rafael Padilla (Percussion), Paul Harris (Vocals (Background)), Susan Coker (Vocals (Background)), Carmen Minard (Vocals (Background)), Wayne Kirkpatrick (Vocals (Background)), Gary Lunn (Bass), Jennifer Farrar (Vocals (Background)), Mark Heimermann (Vocals (Background)), Melodie Tunney (Vocals (Background)), Kim Hill (Vocals (Background)), Paul "Harry" Harris (Vocals (Background)), Scott Coupland (Vocals (Background)), Allison Gordley (Vocals (Background)), Glen Hall (Photography), Lyn Curley (Vocals (Background)), Alan Arnett (Vocals (Background)), Reed Arvin (Producer), Chris Harris (Vocals (Background)), Buddy Jackson (Design), Reed Arvin (Keyboards), Billy Sprague (Vocals (Background)), Marita Meinerts (Vocals (Background)), Craig Nelson (Bass), Brent King (Mixing), Rich Mullins (Vocals (Background)), Mark Ratliff (Vocals (Background))
"Awesome God" became a very popular contemporary worship song, and received 1st place in the book CCM Presents: 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music (2006).
Background vocals provided by Alan Arnett, Janis Ellen Broughton, Heidi Brown, Susan Coker, Scott Coupland, Lyn Curley, Jennifer Farrar, Allison Gordley, Pam Mark Hall, Christopher Harris, Paul Harris, Mark Heimermann, Kim Hill, Bonnie Keen, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Bryan Lenox, Lori Lee Loving, David McCracken, Marita Meinerts , Carmen Minard, Pam Ourada, Cynthia Ratliff, Mark Ratliff, Chris Rodriguez, Billy Simon, Billy Sprague, and Melodie Tunney
