Reviewed by Tony Cummings

I've long been an admirer of Derek's ministry. From his years with the Reapers through to his established work in worship and music evangelism Derek has long been a tireless gospel journeyman. But his previous low-budget recordings hadn't prepared me for the excellence of this set. Producer Paul Burton has superbly caught Derek's fiery passion while encasing him in rich rock gospel accompaniments aided by some fine musos including Split Level's Adrian Thompson. Not that it's all slickly produced AOR, on other tracks Derek and his trusty acoustic are heard and here too the intensity is retained. Best songs are Derek's Spring Harvest opus "At The Foot Of The Cross" and the haunting "Cold Wind Blowing" (heard on last issue's Cross Rhythms Experience). A fine Jesus-centred album.

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