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Irish worship band We Are Messengers are the new kids on the block. Forming in 2015, they released their first album of the same name the following year. Their hit song Magnify peaked at number 10 on the top Billboard Christian songs. In 2016, they were nominated for the Dove Award “New Artist of the Year”.
They released three albums and one EP, including:
- We Are Messengers (2016)
- Honest (EP, 2019)
- Power (2020)
- Wholehearted (2021)
Also, check out my review of Magnify.
Lyrics can be found at https://genius.com/We-are-messengers-come-what-may-lyrics.
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1. What message does the song communicate?
Though sometimes We Are Messengers faces trials and tribulation, they recognize that pain is the doorway to tranquility. They recognize that through it all, God is:
- Reliable
- Foundational
- Their source of hope, rest, and everlasting joy
- Good
It also quotes from the famous opening lines of Psalm 23.
Score: 10/10
2. How much of the lyrics line up with Scripture?
The entire song is Scripturally accurate.
[Verse 1]
Lines 1 and 2: For example, Godly sorrows brings about repentance (2 Corinthians 7:10). Another example is that the wounds of a friend are faithful (Proverbs 27:6).
Lines 3 and 4: God is faithful regardless of our obedience or lack thereof (Numbers 23:19, Deuteronomy 7:9, Psalm 33:4, Psalm 91:4, Psalms 119:90, Lamentations 3:22-23, 1 Corinthians 1:9, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, 2 Timothy 2:13, Hebrews 10:23, 2 Peter 3:9, and 1 John 1:9).
[Chorus]
Lines 1-5: Regardless of circumstances, Jesus is We Are Messenger’s foundation (Deuteronomy 32:4, 1 Samuel 2:2, 2 Samuel 22:47, Psalm 18:31, Psalm 28:1, Psalm 62:2, Psalm 94:22, Psalm 118:22, Isaiah 28:16, Matthew 7:24-27, Matthew 21:42, Acts 4:11, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, Ephesians 2:20, 2 Timothy 2:19, and 1 Peter 2:6), hope (Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 33:20, Psalm 39:7, Psalm 62:5, Isaiah 40:31, Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 11:28-30, Romans 5:1-8, Romans 8:24-39, Romans 15:13, 1 Corinthians 15:54-58, and 1 Peter 1:3-6) and source of rest (Psalm 95:6-11, Matthew 11:28-30, Hebrews 3:1-16, and Hebrews 4:1-16). Also, contains a call to Casper the friendly ghost.
Line 6: Repeats line 5.
[Verse 2]
Line 1: He is the source of their joy (Philippians 1:25, Philippians 4:4, and 1 Peter 1:8).
Line 2: Summarized eloquently in James 5:16.
Lines 3 and 4: All good things come from God (James 1:17).
[Bridge]
Lines 1-4: Quotes from Psalm 23:1-3.
Lines 5-8: Repeats lines 1-3.
Score: 10/10
3. How would an outsider interpret the song?
The word “Jesus” in Chorus is the dead giveway that it’s Christian, especially given that We Are Messengers are resting in Him. Bridge will likely be familiar to many. This song is written in plain English, with points easily understood in the minds of those who know very little about our faith.
Score: 10/10
4. What does this song glorify?
It glorifies Jesus as the trustworthy, foundational Healer who brings about inner-peace through momentary light affliction (as Paul puts it in 2 Corinthians 4:17). He provides joy and restoration to those who follow His leading. His goodness is evident in all that He made.
Score: 10/10
Closing Comments
We Are Messengers’ Come What May is excellent. It reminds us that Jesus is still in control. He is our foundational, faithful, gracious guide and rock who helps us navigate life’s turmoil towards tranquility and peace. He gives us hope, joy, and rest. These bring Him glory. Unbelievers should interpret similarly with relatively little difficulty.
I highly recommend this song for corporate worship.
Final Score: 10/10
Artist Info
Track: Come What May (listen to the song)
Artist: We Are Messengers
Album: Wholehearted
Genre: Rock
Release Year: 2021
Duration: 3:22
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