Reviewed by Ian Whitwood

Released on the final day of Spring Harvest 2017, following a powerful and Holy Spirit enhanced performance on the penultimate night, this live album is a triumph. It delivers in all departments! The opening title track's execution justifies the decision to go live after four solo studio albums. "Everlasting Arms", the well-known hymn, is transformed in the live setting and given a new set of clothes by the backing group as Lou sings, "Your mercy flows like a river." The crystal clarity of her voice and the sensitive keyboard playing add to the impact of the lyrics. Harmonies are used effectively on a number of tracks such as familiar favourite "Lord I Need You" with Lou's solo verse mid-track drawing attention to the central message. The one song other than the title track that illustrates Lou's ease and seeming effortlessness as a performer is "Turn My Life Around" which expresses the freedom that we have in Christ as she sings, "I'm free-falling flying high" and as the band provide the perfect tempo and mood she continues with, "And I-I-I-I-I am letting go!" Lou has indeed risen to new heights with this beautiful set.

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