Mighty to Save (song)

"Mighty to Save" is a contemporary worship song by Hillsong Worship from the 2006 album of the same name, Mighty to Save. The song was written by Ben Fielding and Reuben Morgan. The rights to the song are registered for Hillsong Publishing. The song was recorded live on 5 March 2006 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney, Australia. "Mighty to Save" won the Dove Award for Worship Song of the Year at the Dove Awards in 2009.[1]

"Mighty to Save"
Song by Hillsong Worship
from the album Mighty to Save
Released2006
Recorded5 March 2006
GenreContemporary worship music
Length6:50
LabelHillsong Music
Songwriter(s)Ben Fielding ยท Reuben Morgan

Composition

The song is composed in the key of A major, with a medium tempo of 73 BPM.[2]

Lyrics

The lyrics focus on the might of Jesus as mover of mountains (referring to Matthew 17:20) and God conquering the grave (referring to his Resurrection). The refrain says:

Saviour, He can move the mountains
My God is mighty to save
He is mighty to save
Forever author of salvation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave

The bridge repeats the faith in Him:

Shine your light and let the whole world see
We're singing, for the glory of the risen king

Reuben Morgan led the worship, with supporting main vocals by Darlene Zschech and Joel Houston. Lead guitarist Nigel Hendroff and drummer Rolf Wam FJell features in the recording.

Awards and nominations

"Mighty to Save" was nominated for "Song of the Year" and won "Worship Song of the Year" [3] at the 40th GMA Dove Awards.[4]

Cover versions

The song gained popularity and has been covered by a number of gospel singers and translated into many languages. Recorded versions include:

References
  1. "Jesusfreakhideout.com Music News, April 2009: DOVE AWARDS CELEBRATES 40th YEAR WITH GOOD NEWS FOR STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN, BRANDON HEATH AND CASTING CROWNS". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
  2. "Mighty To Save by Hillsong Worship". www.multitracks.com. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
  3. DOVE AWARDS CELEBRATES 40th YEAR WITH GOOD NEWS FOR STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN, BRANDON HEATH AND CASTING CROWNS at jesusfreakhideout.com
  4. Nominations Announced for 40th GMA Dove Awards at CBN.com
  5. "Laura Story Chart History". Billboard magazine. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
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