BC News|January 30, 2013 12:38 EST
Chris Tomlin's "Whom Shall I Fear" Inspires Cancer Patient and "Angel Army"
Chris Tomlin is blessed by the grace of God. The Grammy-award winning artist just released his seventh studio album, "Burning Lights". It debuted at number 1 on the BillboardTop 200, becoming only the 4th contemporary Christian album to do so.
The sound of "Burning Lights" is a step in a different direction for Tomlin. But he maintains in an interview with Jeremy Armstrong of Worship Leader: "
Yeah I think that I'm excited about where the sound is, but it's not a huge departure. I have the very best help with me on this album. Jason Ingram, who produced most of this record; he understands how we make the record a connection even in the studio, how we make this connection to the Church, and how we make this a way that is exciting musically and connects to people. I can see myself singing and playing these songs in my church." (Worship Leader)
"Burning Lights" has spawned some of Tomlin's most beloved songs in recent years. Songs like "Lay Me Down" and "White Flag" will be live staples for years to come. His lead single "Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)" which was released November 9 of last year has been receiving a lot of buzz online.
At about 10:30 central time, Tomlin shared a video of a group of Christians, an "angel army," covering "Whom Shall I Fear" for their friend Bev, who was recently diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing chemo therapy. On top of that her father also recently passed away.
A true and pure "angel army" indeed. Good work gang! Our prayers are with Bev.