Hillsong Worship’s latest release carries a call that reaches beyond the sanctuary and into the lives of those singing: Be holy.
The group released “As You Are,” “Praise the Lord Hallelujah Amen” and “Flood” on Oct. 23, introducing its forthcoming live album, “Holy Is the Name.” The full project arrives in February 2027.
Drawing its central theme from 1 Peter 1:16, the collection connects the holiness of God with the surrender He requires of His people. Hillsong’s official introduction describes a response expressed through both worship and surrendered lives.
That conviction takes a searching form in “As You Are.” Written by Nigel Hendroff, Alexander Pappas and Harrison Wood, the song asks Jesus to cleanse hands, purify hearts and remove idols. Its declaration of God’s holiness becomes a personal plea to become holy as He is holy.
“Praise the Lord Hallelujah Amen” traces the sweep of Christ’s incarnation, crucifixion and resurrection before looking toward His return. “Flood” addresses the Father, Son and Holy Spirit while declaring God’s grace, mercy and unchanging faithfulness.
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The songs took shape within the life of the church. According to an Oct. 15 release announcement, Hillsong congregations were already singing them, and enthusiastic feedback helped determine which songs would reach the wider public.
“I hope we never lose sight of the fact that we write new songs so that people can draw near to God,” worship leader Jad Gillies said in the announcement.
The release follows years of leadership upheaval at Hillsong. Gillies told The Christian Post that the team had questioned whether it should continue making music.
“We get to reset and say what’s important to us, who are we, who does God want us to be, and if this is who God wants us to be, then this is how we must behave,” he said.
The new project continues the recording activity reflected in Hillsong Worship’s “Great I AM” and its subsequent acoustic release.
Gillies told The Christian Post that directing attention toward God’s character remains central to the music.
“They glorify Him, they magnify Him, but at the same time, they remind us of who He is,” he said.
James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a journalism background from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and at the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected].
