Darlene Zschech's "Shout to the Lord" Turns 30

Australian worship leader, pastor, songwriter and author Darlene Zschech's "Shout to the Lord" turns 30 this year. Written in 1993, it was during a time when Zschech was struggling with money worries and the stresses of raising a young family. One day, when she was feeling particularly discouraged she slipped into the toy room where they kept their piano and put into song some biblical truths to which the stressed young mother was holding onto, in particular drawing from the Psalms.
Zschech explained to Today's Christian Woman: "I wrote it when I was feeling discouraged. I felt I could either scream and pull my hair out, or praise God." She added: "The line "Nothing compares to the promise I have in you" was something I clung to when our circumstances seemed so bleak. I think that rings true with anyone going through tough times."
However Zschech was embarrassed the first time she played it for the worship pastor at her church. She told Today's Christian Woman: "I made him stand with his back to me on the other side of the room! I'd play four bars and say, 'I don't know if this is any good. Change whatever you need to.' But he liked it, and the first time we sang it at church, people were on their feet singing along before we'd even gotten the words on the screen. It took off from there. I can't take any credit for its impact. God decided to put his blessing on this song."
Today the song has become a global anthem. "Shout To The Lord" is sung by an estimated 30 million churchgoers every week. It has also been performed for the Pope at the Vatican and for the American President.
Here are 5 different versions of "Shout To The Lord" recorded by Zschech and others.
1. Passion:
2. Randy Travis:
3. Ruben Studdard:
4. American Idol:
5. Darlene Zschech and Hillsong Worship:
Tags : Darlene Zschech's "Shout to the Lord" turns 30 Darlene Zschech passion ruben studdard American Idol Hillsong hillsong worship randy travis
Hot Trends
-
Forrest Frank & Crowder Release New Collab “The Rock”
-
Chris Rice Maintains Public Silence Following Abuse Allegations; Focuses on Writing and Speaking
-
Sam McCabe Releases “Hold Me Jesus” Featuring Michael W. Smith
-
Hope Darst Teams Up with Josh Baldwin for Powerful New Version of “Mighty Name of Jesus”
-
“Give Me You” by Me’Kayla Climbs to #3 on Billboard Gospel Airplay
-
Ross King Mourns the Loss of His Wife Staci After Courageous Battle with Cancer
-
Here Are the Lyrics to Martin Smith's "Joy (What The World Calls Foolish)"
-
Here Are the Lyrics to Passion's "I've Witnessed It"
-
Gospel Icon Vanessa Bell Armstrong Requests Prayers Following Hospitalization
-
Bethel Music Unveils Soul-Stirring Live Single “Marvelous (Live)” Featuring Hannah Waters
-
Grace Kelley, Daughter of Wynonna Judd, Baptized at Church She Once Stole Van From
-
Josiah Queen “Mt. Zion” Album Review
-
Joy Williams Reveals the Real Reason Behind Civil War's Breakup
-
Chuck Berry, the "Lapsed Baptist," Dies
-
Ernie Dawson, Lead Singer of Southern Gospel Band Heirline, Dies
Most Popular
-
Forrest Frank & Crowder Release New Collab “The Rock”
-
Chris Rice Maintains Public Silence Following Abuse Allegations; Focuses on Writing and Speaking
-
Sam McCabe Releases “Hold Me Jesus” Featuring Michael W. Smith
-
Hope Darst Teams Up with Josh Baldwin for Powerful New Version of “Mighty Name of Jesus”
-
“Give Me You” by Me’Kayla Climbs to #3 on Billboard Gospel Airplay
-
Ross King Mourns the Loss of His Wife Staci After Courageous Battle with Cancer
-
Here Are the Lyrics to Martin Smith's "Joy (What The World Calls Foolish)"
-
Here Are the Lyrics to Passion's "I've Witnessed It"
-
Gospel Icon Vanessa Bell Armstrong Requests Prayers Following Hospitalization
-
Bethel Music Unveils Soul-Stirring Live Single “Marvelous (Live)” Featuring Hannah Waters
-
Grace Kelley, Daughter of Wynonna Judd, Baptized at Church She Once Stole Van From
-
Josiah Queen “Mt. Zion” Album Review
-
Joy Williams Reveals the Real Reason Behind Civil War's Breakup
-
Chuck Berry, the "Lapsed Baptist," Dies
-
Ernie Dawson, Lead Singer of Southern Gospel Band Heirline, Dies