Writing a Great Worship Song

In our quest to write the best songs, sometimes we look for help.  There are many videos on YouTube that can help turn that good worship song into a GREAT worship song.  Here is my favorite:

We went live!

We got to play our song "My Soul Cries Out" in a worship set on Sunday, and it went really good! It was exciting for both Rob and I to share our song with the church. We are excited to continue using that song at church in addition to other songs we write!

First new song in 4 years!

Here it is!  The first new song I've written in 4 years!  I think one thing that has helped me move forward in my writing was working with Rob Collins, who has been a fantastic partner in all of this.  We gel together well, tossing out ideas that are similar enough that we both like them but different enough that we challenge each other.

Well, without further ado, here it is - "My Soul Cries Out" by Rob Collins and Ben Palm



I'm standing here before You, there's nothing left to say
You moved the heavens to find me, but I chose another way
I fought to find my freedom, to break these heavy chains
And though You saw me fully, You loved me just the same

I fall on my face
I yearn for Your grace
My soul cries out
You call me Your own
No longer alone
My soul cries out

I'm standing here before you, I am so amazed
The cross You bore to free me has set my heart ablaze
Creation sings Your praises, a song for every man
My fate was changed forever by the touch of Your hand

Holy holy holy is the Lord
Holy holy holy is the Lord

My sin washed away
By love's crimson stain
My soul cries out