These Same Skies by Hillsong Worship

These Same Skies is Hillsong Worship's 2021 album, their first project recorded entirely in the United States. The songs are written for a room full of voices, plain and direct in the way good worship music tends to be. I came to it for the choruses and found a record about presence and quiet trust.

Why listen?

The arrangements are broad and warm, building from soft verses to full congregational peaks. The production is clean and spacious, made for singing along. The lyrics circle the themes of God's nearness, freedom, and hope across the ages. There is a gentle arc from waiting to confidence that gives the album shape. It works best in one sitting, like a service unfolding.

Favourite song: Hope of the Ages

A sweeping anthem that links present worship to a long line of faith. It carries the record's biggest, most generous chorus.

Though Christ was dead, now surely He's risen
Yeah, He's coming back again
And Christ will reign in triumph forever
Yeah, all praise belongs to Him
Yeah, all praise belongs to Jesus

The way the song lifts from a single voice to a crowd feels like coming over a rise and seeing the whole valley open up. It reminds me of the moment on a long walk when the effort turns to wonder. The album keeps reaching for that view.

Key takeaway

These Same Skies is a steady, singable worship record with warmth to spare. A fine choice for quiet mornings or shared rooms.

Tracklist

• That's the Power
• Surrounds Me
• Freedom
• Hope of the Ages
• Never Walk Alone
• Resurrender
• Secret Place
• Waiting (Spontaneous)
• Song For His Presence
• All To Him

Details

Listen on

• Apple Music
• Amazon
• Spotify

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