He has penned songs that have been sung in churches across the globe and material like The Servant King, Shine Jesus Shine, Amazing Love and Knowing You truly straddles all denominations. So when it comes to British worship music, Graham Kendrick stands as one of the most influential writers of hymns and worship songs in the twentieth century

What Grace sees him step into the third millennium since Christ’s birth with worship songs that take us straight to the heart of our faith focusing on the wonderful attributes of this incredible God we worship. These are songs that have their gaze firmly on the beauty of Jesus so the intimacy of ballads like I Kneel Down and The Lord is Present Here capture the heart and sweep the worshipper into His presence.

Graham has teamed up with producer Andy Piercy who was responsible for early recordings by both Delirious? and Matt Redman. Consequently the sound of the album is thoroughly contemporary, awash with a modern ambience and Graham demonstrates his skills in writing songs that are immediately catchy and destined to be sung in churches across the country.

There are so many highlights—from the lingering Hammond organ vibe of The Spirit of the Lord through to the modern update of the old hymn Rock Of Ages, to the closing excitement of the up tempo Consider It Joy. The title song simply marvels at the amazing grace of God in a floating ballad that is stunningly simple and yet simultaneously profound and moving.

Delirious? front man Martin Smith makes his contribution on Lord You’ve Been Good to Me which is a straight forward meditation on God’s lifelong faithfulness that leads the listener into thankfulness. This drifting ballad sees the voices of two generations of worshippers intertwine as Graham and Martin sing together. Elsewhere Matt Redman joins him for the album’s inspiring anthemic opening cut, To You, 0 Lord, with its insistent rhythm and floating feedback and waves of ambience immediately announces that Graham Kendrick is back and on top form. And like the album that follows it, the song is characterised by lyrical depth and a catchy memorable melody.

If you’ve always been an admirer of Graham Kendrick’s worship music, don’t waste any time checking out the new songs collected here—this is his finest album ever. And if you think you know everything about him, What Grace will make you think again. Powerful songs and music that will inspire you, whether these songs turn up on the overhead at your church or you slip the album into the car stereo. The songs on What Grace simply shine a worshipful light illuminating the beautiful facets of God’s love and grace.