4 star
CD: “Worth It” (Brian Free & Assurance)
I first heard Brian Free back in the mid-1980s when he sang with the Gold City Quartet. I thought he was good back then but, in my opinion, he keeps getting better. I’ve had several “favorite” Brian Free & Assurance CDs but this one is no exception. It’s very strong musically, vocally and, more importantly, lyrically.
“There is a Kingdom Coming” starts the project as an acapella number. Then they sing “Go Tell the World,” an uptempo number with a great message. “Die Another Day” is an excellent song on dying to self daily. That’s something God has been speaking to me lately so I’ve appreciated the reminder.
I love “You Must Have Met Him” which was one of two songs written by Ronny Hinson. “Preaching to the Choir” is my least favorite song on this project but it talks about how even Christians still need to hear the Gospel to be able to grow in their faith.
Jeremy Lile does a wonderful job singing “Worth It.” I often struggle with understanding how God could love me as much as He does but I’m so glad that He thought I was worth everything He went through to purchase my soul. In a world of uncertainty, “Nothing Takes You by Surprise” is a timely song.
Other songs of encouragement include: “Not One,” “I Am Redeemed,” “A New Thing,” and “When the Mountains Will Not Move.”
