Through the years I’ve tried to be wise in selecting the songs that I record and sing. I typically select songs with a variety of styles, tempos and messages but the lyric has always been of primary importance to me.

Steve Fry is a composer and recording artist that I have known for over 30 years. He now pastors a church known as The Gate in Franklin, Tennessee. In 1990, I recorded Steve Fry’s song, “Oh Rend The Skies.” When I recorded the song I was struck with the strong lyric and the soaring melody. The song is based on Isaiah 64 and is a passionate plea that God would open the heavens, come down, and heal our world.

The song was important when I recorded it and I believe that it has a special importance in these hyper-partisan times. Today we are addressing a physical virus and a spiritual virus and we need God to open the heavens, to rend the skies, and dwell with us. We need him now more than ever.

I hope that "Oh Rend the Skies," will resonate with your heart as we pray for the healing of our nation and our world.

Steve