 | Calling All Nations Released 1999 On the day before the Wembley Stadium event, some friends gave me a letter. In it they shared their conviction that stadiums would be filled with worship throughout Europe and beyond. They drew my attention to 3 venues: The Olympic stadium at Berlin, Germany, the Peoples Stadium in Budapest, Hungary and the Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain. It was Berlin that really caught my attention, so I began to read about the Olympic Stadium, Berlin, scene of the 1936 Olympics. I discovered that there was a giant bell, which was rung to signal the commencement of the games. On that bell which now stands alongside the stadium, are the words, "2018I summon the youth of the world". When I read those words, I got excited and sensed that this would be the vision for a worship gathering at the Berlin Olympic Stadium - 'to gather the youth of the world and the young at heart, to worship Jesus Christ'. Since 1997, this vision to call the nations to worship in Berlin and beyond has been the driving force behind everything I have done. In 1998, I got together with my good friend and fellow songwriter, Wayne Drain, from Russellville, Arkansas. He thought my next album should be one that speaks of calling nations to worship. We worked together on the song 'Calling All Nations' which became the title track of the album. This album was mainly recorded in the inspiring surroundings of Waverley House in Surrey, England, a genuine stately home. It was wonderful to record a real string section in the ballroom at the house. All that was missing were the period costumes! Other studios used were Soundfield, Derby; Black Barn, Ripley; ICC Studio 2 and Ground Zero. Released: April, 1999 Songlist: 1. Calling all nations 2. Come, now is the time 3. Passion for Jesus 4. How can I live? 5. All I want is you 6. I'm crying out 7. I believe 8. Let the people hear 9. What Jesus would have done 10. When I worship you (Heaven comes to me) 11. How I long for you / All I know   |
