Lakewood Live: Get Your Praise On! Quiz

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1. Name the song which contains the following lyric: "...people from every nation and tongue; from generation to generation..."

Answer: You Are Good

"You Are Good" was written by Israel Houghton. A well-known and respected musician/singer/songwriter/worship leader, Houghton has been part of Fred Hammond's ensemble/choir, Radical For Christ. He has also lead his own band, Israel and New Breed. In addition, Houghton has also served as worship leader at Lakewood Church along with Director of Music/worship leader/songwriter, Cindy Cruse-Ratcliff.

2. Name the song which contains the following lyric: "...hear the sound, the sound of the fatherless crying..."

Answer: We Speak to Nations

According to "We Speak to Nations" songwriter, Israel Houghton, the song was inspired by a phrase spoken to him by his pastor during a cell phone conversation which took place in a drugstore. Houghton was in line preparing to purchase shaving cream when his pastor called.

As they talked about songs, Houghton's pastor told him that they needed songs that speak to nations. After purchasing his shaving cream, Houghton went home and began writing "We Speak to Nations". A few days later, Cindy Cruse-Ratcliff provided the 'finishing touch' he needed for the song: she contributed the phrase, "Hear the sound...".

3. Name the song which contains the following lyric: "...who am I that you are mindful of me; that you hear me when I call?..."

Answer: Friend of God

"Friend of God", which was written by Michael Gungor and Israel Houghton, was inspired by James 2:23, which details God's relationship with Abraham. God calls Abraham a friend because Abraham believed in Him. Many believe that friendship with God is a privilege that is extended to all believers as part of the Abrahamic covenant.

4. Name the song which contains the following lyric: "...you are the Holy One. You are the Living Word. You are the center of my focus, Jesus...."

Answer: All About You

"All About You" was written by Cindy Cruse-Ratcliff and Israel Houghton. By the way, Ratcliff has written for and produced numerous music recordings. She has also traveled extensively with her family, the Cruse Family. They ministered the word of God and sang throughout the world. Also, Ratcliff was the youngest songwriter to be licensed by ACSCAP: the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.

She accomplished this feat at the age of nine.

5. Name the song which contains the following lyric: "...Lord, we agree that you are worthy; that's why we give you everything...."

Answer: We've Come to Worship You

Written by Israel Houghton and Cindy Cruse-Ratcliff, "We've Come to Worship You" features a solo by guest artist, Alvin Slaughter. A well-known and respected gospel artist, Slaughter has sung in numerous churches and evangelistic crusades. In addition, Slaughter has been a member of the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir.

6. Name the song which contains the following lyric: "...let your worship rise, to the true Messiah; gifts we bring...."

Answer: Lift Your Voice and Sing

"Lift Your Voice and Sing" was written by Cindy Cruse-Ratcliff and her sister-in-law, Becky Cruse. It's a duet between Ratcliff and Marcos Witt. Witt is a minister and worship leader with over a dozen recordings and a Latin Grammy to his credit. He's also served as Lakewood Church's Spanish Pastor. Ratcliff and Witt also share a duet on the song, "Who Can Satisfy?", which is featured on the CD "We Speak to Nations: Lakewood Live".

7. Name the song which contains the following lyric: "...In a moment I am in your presence; everything is clear..."

Answer: Sing Over Me

Written by Israel Houghton, his wife, Meleasa, and Cindy Cruse-Ratcliff, "Sing Over Me" is based on Zephaniah 3:17. The verse tells of how God rejoices over His children with singing!

8. Name the song which contains the following lyric: "...The name of the Lord is an everlasting promise of goodness and mercy and grace...

Answer: Gloria

"Gloria", which was written by Israel Houghton and Cindy Cruse-Ratcliff, has an upbeat Latin-flavored sound. It features a line from the well-known Christmas Carol, "Angels We Have Heard on High": "Gloria - In Excelsius Deo". The line is not sung in the same meter as the Christmas carol, however.

9. Name the song which contains the following lyric: "...let all heaven and earth proclaim. Kings and kingdoms will all pass away..."

Answer: There's Something About That Name

"There's Something About That Name" was written by gospel music's legendary husband and wife team of William (Bill) and Gloria Gaither. It is one of only a handful of songs from both CD's that were not written or co-written by Israel Houghton and/or Cindy Cruse-Ratcliff.

10. Name the song which contains the following lyric: "...For He is great and mighty; for He is great and greatly to be praised..."

Answer: Bless the Lord

As noted by Cindy Cruse-Ratcliff in the introduction to the song, "Bless the Lord" is based on Psalm 34. David declared in this psalm that he would bless the Lord at all times. The verse also encourages believers to "magnify the Lord and exalt His name together".

Source: Author TC1261

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This quiz is about songs from the CD's, "Lakewood Live: We Speak to Nations" and "Cover the Earth: Lakewood Live". Both were recorded live at Lakewood Church in Houston, TX.. I'll give you a portion of a lyric; you pick the song that it's from.

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