See the Morning by Chris Tomlin

See the Morning is Chris Tomlin's 2006 album, building on the run of worship standards he had begun. It carries the same simple, singable craft that made his songs spread through churches everywhere. I came back to it for its fresh take on an old hymn, which gave new life to words I thought I knew.

Why listen?

The sound is bright, acoustic-led worship, warm and uncluttered. The production serves the songs, clean enough for radio and plain enough for a Sunday. The lyrics aim straight at praise, declaring who God is in words anyone can sing. There is generosity here, songs written to be handed to others. It is worship designed to be passed along.

Favourite song: Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)

A new chorus grafted onto the most famous hymn in English, and it works beautifully. It takes a song everyone knows and gives it fresh momentum.

My chains are gone, I've been set free
My God, my Saviour has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, amazing grace

The way the added chorus lifts the old verses makes the familiar words feel newly true. It reminds me of walking a path I have walked many times, then seeing it transformed by an unexpected change of light. The song renews something worn smooth by repetition, which is no small feat.

Key takeaway

See the Morning adds more lasting songs to Chris Tomlin's catalogue, crowned by a fresh "Amazing Grace". A reliable worship record.

Tracklist

• How Can I Keep from Singing?
• Made to Worship
• Let God Arise
• Everlasting God
• Glory in the Highest
• Awesome Is the Lord Most High
• Glorious
• Uncreated One
• Rejoice
• Let Your Mercy Rain
• Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)

Details

Listen on

• Apple Music
• Amazon
• Spotify

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