Released in 2010, Make Me Strong is Aris Siew's 3rd album. The album consists of 10 inspiring songs written by himself and other local distinguished talents. The songs were birthed during Aris Siew's intimate devotion in God's presence. They are ideal blessing when used in worship, devotion, prayer and maneuvering in KL traffic!
The title track 'Make Me Strong' is backed by an Afro Asian choir and drums played by leading gospel drummer and a member of Drummer For Christ: Lim Kok Yen. The ever popular song 'Everytime I Pray' is accompanied by nylon and steel string guitars, an African choir and orchestral arrangement. It starts off as an intimate prayer song and ends on a high majestic note that is befitting of El Shaddai! 'Everytime I Pray' is written by Ng Wah Lok and Voon Yuen Wah. For those who like vocalizing positive statements, there is a rap ballad in 'In Christ Is Hid'. This album will inspire you to inner peace, strength and purpose in God. Vincent Chin's melodious saxophone can be heard in 'Leaning On You'.
All songs are arranged and produced by Timothy Lee and recorded at Studio 2105. Mixing was done by JD. Mastering was done in US by mastering engineer Bob Olhsson. David Gary (of Altered Frequency) arranged for 'The Spirit' and 'Most Of All'. His arrangements are modern and refreshing to the album. James Yee (Chenaniah Studios) arranged and produced 'I Need You', a song written by Lourdes Dass.
Joshua Tong, plays acoustic and electric guitar for ' In Christ', 'Leaning on You', 'Every Time I Pray', 'Wherever', 'Make Me Strong' and also 'Life of Purpose'. Benjamin Manuel plays bass on the title track, 'Leaning on You ' and 'Life of Purpose'. He uses a Yamaha TRB John Patitucci 6 string bass guitar.
This album is also proud to have experienced background vocalist Alan Tan. Alan was involved in the Harvest of The Field 2004 album which won a category in the Australian Gospel Award. There are also young and inspiring singers like Deborah Ayeni, George Igoni and Gimras Wrigal.
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CREDITS
Executive Producer : Aris Siew
Producer: Timothy Lee
Main Composer: Aris Siew
Other Songs : Ng Wah Lok & Voon Yuen Woh – ‘Everytime I Pray’
Lourdes Dass – ‘I Need You’
Main Music Arranger : Timothy Lee
Other Arrangers David Gary - Most of All, The Spirit
James Yee - I Need You
Back Up Vocal arrangement: Timothy Lee except ‘I Need You’ by Deborah & Carmen Yee Musicians Benjamin Manuel - Bass – (Make Me Strong, Leaning on You, Life of Purpose)
James Yee - Rock guitar - (I Need You)
Joshua Tong - Acoustic and Electric Guitar - (In Christ, Leaning on You, Everytime I Pray, Wherever, Make Me Strong, Life of Purpose)
Lim Kok Yen – Drums - (Make Me Strong)
Vincent Chin- Saxaphone – (Leaning on You)
Back Up Vocals Alan Tan, Deborah Ayeni , George Edward Igoni, Gimras Wrigal, Michael Lean
‘I Need You’ by Deborah Yee and Carmen Yee
African Choir (Make Me Strong; Everytime I Pray)
Banembo Okoromah, Caroline Gundumura, Deborah Ayeni , George Edward Igoni
Gloria Oyambu, Isobo Fortune, Jim Abigo, Joseph Olayemi, Justina Abigo,
Laura Nherere, Maudline Imegi, Nora Christopher
Photographer : William Lim
Cover Design : Aris Siew
Floral abstract designs: Chita at Photoxpress
Mixed by Jedi Wong
All songs recorded at Twenty One O Five Productions Except ‘I NEED YOU” recorded at Chenaniah Studio Make Me Strong Album released in April 2010 All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction/duplication is prohibited by law.
For Ministry Booking: arissiew@yahoo.com
Worship articles by Aris Siew: http://worship-today.blogspot.com/
Below are the lyrics of the songs of the album.
Make Me Strong
music n lyrics by Aris Siew
Chorus
Make me strong
When the night stretches long
Take me high
When my soul starts to tire
When the weakness in me
Makes me stumble and fall
Make me strong
Make me strong
Make me strong
Verse
Your love is all I need
Your grace is sufficient for me
In your mercy, Your power will be seen
Your peace will guard my heart
Your touch will cast out all fears
And Your presence shields and comfort me
Chorus
Make me strong
When the night stretches long
Take me high
When my soul starts to tire
When the weakness in me
Makes me stumble and fall
Make me strong
Make me strong
Make me strong
Make me strong
When my plans all go wrong
Take me high dry the tears from my eyes
Give my heart strength and courage
To face any storm
Make me strong
Make me strong
Make me strong
Make me Strong X8
Most of All
music n lyrics by Aris Siew
I wanna be like David
Seeking your heart
I wanna be like Moses
Show me your glory
I wanna be like Daniel
Unafraid of the danger
But most of all Lord
Most of all Lord
Most of all
I wanna be like You.
One life one aim )
To live for your fame ) X4
I wanna be like Joseph
Pure in his heart
I wanna be like Joshua
Mighty and strong
I wanna be like Abraham
The father of true faith
But most of all Lord
Most of all Lord
Most of all
I wanna be like You X4
One life one aim )
I live for Your fame ) X4
In everyway, O everyday
I wanna be more like You
One life one aim )
I live for Your fame ) X4
I wanna be like You X4
Life of Purpose
music n lyrics by Aris Siew
Pressures come, Pressures go
Life gets on, Ebb and flow
Ups and downs, Round and round
Its so crazy, no slowing down
Then one day the light shone on me
The darkness defeated and flees
He rescued my soul, Grace overflowed
The chains broke and I’ve been released
Chorus:
Now I live a life of purpose on this earth
I live my life for Jesus, I put him first
I know who I am
I know what I’m called for
To live my life for Jesus till the end
I live my life for Jesus till the end.
Shadows come, shadows go
Things get hard, things get low
The heat turns on, anger shows
Its so crazy, just drains your soul
Then one day the light shone on me
The darkness defeated and flees
He rescued my soul, Grace overflowed
The chains broke and I’ve been released
Bridge:
My soul acclaims
Honor and wisdom and fame
To praise Your name
I’ll follow You wholly
And walk with You daily
Serve You supremely
To carry the gospel flame
In Christ
music n lyrics by Aris Siew
Chorus 1
In Christ is hid
All of the treasures of wisdom and knowledge
In Christ is hid
Love without measure
Eternal forever
Believe and find
Real peace of mind
Beyond the cares of this life
From east to west
The truth confess
The Lord has provided sweet rest
Chorus 1a
In Christ is hid
All of the treasures
Of wisdom and knowledge
In Christ in hid
Love without measure
That man has not seen
When we believe
O its true
Its for You X3
Verse 1
So I come before Your throne in prayer
I go down on my knees to seek You Lord in prayer
Open up my eyes, to see a revelation of Your face
That my flesh would melt in the presence of Your love and grace
Till my Spirit soar to heights unknown to men
Keep my eyes always on You
Never let my heart go astray.
Verse 2
I will seek Your face in truth, Almighty God
In the quietness of the inner sanctuary
I tremble inside, captured by Your glory and Your fame
When I stand before You face to face and heart to heart
Give me a revelation of who You are
A revelation
I Need You
music n lyrics by Lourdes Dass
I long to be in Your presence
To be immersed in Your fragrance
To touch You, to hold You
To be wrapped in Your arms
I long to seek Your face
To receive Your holy grace
To worship You, to adore You
To be clothed in Your warmth
I need you
Chorus
You lift me up
And renewed my mind
You fill my cup
With your love so kind
You set my feet on the highest peak
I need you
I long to see Your beauty
You prompt me so gently
As my heart is cleansed
I rise in strength
Through Your holy fire
I long to hear Your words
To behold the mighty works
To draw from You
To drink from You
From the river of life
I need You
Chorus X 2
You lift me up
And renewed my mind
You fill my cup
With your love so kind
You set my feet on the highest peak
I need You
Bridge
O Lord I’ll be lost without You
I need you
O Jesus I’m desperate for You, I need You
My spirit longs for You
I need You
Chorus X 1
On the highest peak I need You
On the highest peak I need You
O Jesus my Lord, I need You
All rights reserved. Used by permission
Every Time I Pray
music by Ng Wah Lok
lyrics by Ng Wah Lok n Voon Yuen Woh
I will come to You in prayer
I will seek Your face
I will stand within the gap
There will I intercede
Chorus
For every time I pray
I move the hand of God
My prayer does the things
My hands cannot do
For every time I pray
The mountains are removed
The paths are made straight
And nations turn to You
I am weak and helpless Lord
You my strength shall be
Guide me with Your gracious hand
There will my victory be
c 1981 Ng Wah Lok n Voon Yuen Woh
All rights reserved. Used by permission
Wherever
music n lyrics by Aris Siew
Chorus
Whatever You ask me
Whatever You want me
Whatever You tell me
I will do
Wherever You lead me
Wherever You guide me
Wherever You send me
I will go
Verse
I will go where Your Spirit
Leads me on to cross
The deepest sea and
Through the fiercest storm.
I will do the things You’ve commanded me to
I will go
I will go
Verse
I will pour out my soul, Lord
A servant with no name
Surrender all,
Abandoned to Your dreams
Help the poor and wounded
With compassion so deep
I will go
I will go.
The Spirit
music n lyrics by Aris Siew
The Spirit of the Lord
Is upon me, is upon me X2
To preach good news
To every heart
To break the chains
Set the captives free
To heal the blind
Raise the dead to life
O the Spirit is upon me.
The Spirit of the Lord
Is upon me, is upon me X2
To pull down walls
That divide us all
Defend the weak
And let justice speak
To stand for truth
And oppose the cruel
O the Spirit is upon me.
Bridge
Come like a wind
Rushing in
Stir a storm
Send down your flame
Light the fire
Let it burn
Leaning on You
music n lyrics by Aris Siew
Chorus
I’m leaning on You
I’m leaning on You
I’m leaning on You
No one to run to
I’m leaning on You. X2
Verse
Winter cold wants to stay
To steal your joy this day
Happy sounds fade away
The sky turns to gray
Come away from the crowds
I hear the Spirit say
Cast your worry and doubt
Lift up your hands and say
Chorus 2
I’m leaning on You
I’m leaning on You
I’m leaning on You
No one to run to
I’m leaning on You. X2
I’m hiding in You
I’m hiding in You
I’m hiding in You
Under Your shadow
I’m hiding in You X2
Verse
Trembling inside
I lie awake at night
Fear and troubles abide
Too tired to fight
Come away from the crowds
I hear the Spirit say
Cast your worry and doubt
Lift up your hands and say
Chorus 2
I’m running to You
I’m running to You
I’m running to You
No one to run to
I’m running to You X2
Precious Jesus
music n lyrics by Aris Siew
Jesus Precious Jesus
Lamb of Glory
Died to save me
Jesus Precious Jesus
Pure and Holy
You are worthy
Chorus:
So I wanna sing Your praise
Holy hands I raise
Worship You in all of my days
O I wanna see Your face
Run in all Your ways
Jesus Christ I offer the highest praise
Jesus fill my soul
Jesus fill my soul
Jesus fill my soul
Jesus fill my soul
