Hymn: “My Tribute” – Words & Music by Andraé Crouch (1945-2015)
Tune: MY TRIBUTE
Andraé Crouch died last week and has been mourned and lauded throughout the Christian music community. He is known for many songs: “Soon and Very Soon,” “Bless the Lord, O My Soul,” “Through It All,” “The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power,” “Jesus Is the Answer,” and “Take Me Back.” However, “My Tribute” is included in more hymnals than any of his other classics.
This hymn has only one set of words and is through-composed… meaning that each of the three sections has a different melody. The text begins with a question many of us have asked ourselves: Is there any way I can adequately thank God for all those undeserved blessings he has bestowed upon me?
The next section (the refrain) begins with the answer: Glorify God! Give credit where it is due. Move over out of the spotlight and let the Source get all the recognition.
The third section (the bridge) ends with a declaration that any praise that comes my way will be redirected to the Christ of Calvary.
If Crouch is true to his hymn text, he is wishing his fans would stop praising HIM for all the music he produced along the way, but would instead praise God for his giftedness.
How do we best express our appreciation? We make sure God is glorified and we are not!
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