Worship Icon Nathaniel Bassey releases a soaring new tune titled “Glory To God In The Highest.” This phrase, taken straight from scripture, has a centuries-old tradition of praise behind it. Nathaniel Bassey doesn’t just reinvent the sentiment he just heightens it. This is written for full-voice congregational singing, not silent thought.
It is one of those statements that has reverberated thru worship for generations. Nathaniel Bassey is not afraid of that shared past, he embraces it. Here knowledge is power, providing the record with instant recognition among worshipers across the globe.
The instrumentation starts broad, with orchestral strings and a full choir very immediately. That communal spirit informs the whole vocal style here.
Lyrically the song sticks to scripture, repeating honor and greatest praise throughout. Nathaniel Bassey doesn’t put more layers on the message. This is language for direct worship, meant to be echoed by a room full of people.
As a full record, “Glory To God In The Highest” works because Nathaniel Bassey pitches everything toward collective acclaim. On this one there is no sense of private moment. It’s that community scale which makes it soar.
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