Reviewed by Tony Cummings

After obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Sacred Music from Nyack College, New York, singer, pianist Thurlow went on to release six independent albums but it was only in 2013 after years of serving at Kansas City's International House Of Prayer that he released this stirring album for the movement's Forerunner Music. Recorded live on the campus of IHOP KC, 'Stand In Awe' is wide ranging in its musical approach with the title track a powerful ballad extolling God's glory through to "Simple Conversation" literally a prayer set to music. My favourite, though, is "Take Your Place", an anthem that echoes Psalm 63. Speaking about the 2013 project Thurlow said, "The goal of this album is really just to create an on-ramp for people to connect with Jesus. I appreciate catchy songs and good music but at the end of the day, I want this collection of songs to help people's hearts draw closer to the Lord." I'd say Thurlow has achieved his aim.

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