Not to Us by Chris Tomlin

Not to Us is the 2002 album from Chris Tomlin, an early record from the Texas worship leader before his songs filled churches everywhere. I came to it late, tracing his familiar hymns back to their roots. The theme runs through the title, drawn from Psalm 115: not to us, but to God, be the glory.

Why listen?

The sound is straightforward worship, acoustic guitars and clear vocals over gentle build. The production is warm and unhurried, made for singing along. The lyrics speak to praise, humility, and lifting the credit away from self. There is a steady arc of awe and surrender across the songs. It is welcoming music with a settled undercurrent of faith.

Favourite song: Famous One

A bright, singable song of praise that became a worship staple. Its easy melody carries real warmth.

You are the Lord, the famous One
Great is Your name in all the earth
The heavens declare You're glorious
Great is Your fame beyond the earth

The way it lifts feels like cresting a rise on a clear day and seeing the whole way ahead. The song answers a small view with a wide sense of wonder. That lift of perspective is what has stayed with me.

Key takeaway

Not to Us is an early, singable worship record about giving God the glory. A late find well worth tracing back.

Tracklist

• Everything
• Enough
• Not to Us
• Wonderful Maker
• Famous One
• Come Let Us Worship
• The River
• Unchanging
• Come Home Running
• Overflow

Details

Listen on

• Apple Music
• Amazon
• Spotify

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