Faith + Hope + Love is the eighteenth album in the live praise and worship series of Christian Contemporary music by Hillsong Church, one of the most influential churches in the world.
It was recorded live at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on 29 March 2009 by the Hillsong Live Worship team led by Reuben Morgan, Darlene Zschech, and Joel Houston. The album features 13 songs that celebrate the faith, hope, and love of God and His people.
One of the most acclaimed songs on the album is “It’s Your Love” sung by Darlene Zschech, a renowned worship leader and songwriter. The song expresses the gratitude and awe of God’s love for us, and how it transforms our lives. The song has been covered by many artists, such as Kari Jobe, Chris Tomlin, and Phil Wickham.
Another highlight of the album is “You Hold Me Now” sung by Reuben Morgan, a prolific worship leader and songwriter. The song is a declaration of trust and hope in God’s promises and a celebration of His presence and peace. The song is also featured on the later Hillsong United album Across the Earth: Tear Down the Walls, released in May 2009.
The album also includes songs like “The First and the Last”, “For Your Name”, “Glow”, “I Will Exalt You”, “Yahweh”, “No Reason to Hide”, “God One and Only”, “The Wonder of Your Love”, “His Glory Appears”, “We the Redeemed” and “We Will See Him”. The majority of the songs were written by Reuben Morgan, Joel Houston, Matt Crocker, and Marty Sampson.
Other contributors include Brooke Fraser, Jad Gillies, Mia Fieldes, Jonathon Douglass, Jill McCloghry, Sam Knock, Robert Fergusson, Leeland Mooring, Jack Mooring, and Darlene Zschech.
Joel Houston stated about the album: “Beyond the sound, the rhythm, the art… beyond the strings, the keys, the melodies… beyond the stage, the set, the lights… are the people. Ordinary men, women & children, from all walks of life, in all sorts of circumstances, and each one with a unique story to tell. This is the Church… and this is Hillsong’s 18th live praise and worship album ‘faith+hope+love’.
Everyone together playing their part and lending their voice to the collective story, our story. The prayer is that ‘Faith+Hope+Love’ will breathe the light, love and
