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God of Revival

"God of Revival" is a song by Bethel Music, Brian Johnson and Jenn Johnson, which was released as the lead single from Bethel Music's twelfth live album, Revival's in the Air (2020), on February 7, 2020.[1] The song was written by Brian Johnson and Phil Wickham. Brian Johnson also collaborated on the production of the single with Joel Taylor.[2]

"God of Revival"
"God of Revival (Live)" single cover
Single by Bethel Music, Brian Johnson and Jenn Johnson
from the album Revival's in the Air
ReleasedFebruary 7, 2020 (2020-02-07)
Recorded2019
VenueBethel Church, Redding, California, U.S.
Genre
Length8:34
LabelBethel Music
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Brian Johnson
  • Joel Taylor
Bethel Music singles chronology
"Goodness of God"
(2019) 		"God of Revival"
(2020) 		"We Praise You"
(2020)
Brian Johnson singles chronology
"Have It All"
(2016) 		"God of Revival"
(2020)
Jenn Johnson singles chronology
"Famous For (I Believe)"
(2020) 		"God of Revival"
(2020) 		"Joy Invincible"
(2020)
Studio version
"God of Revival (Studio Version)" Single Cover
Studio version
Music videos
"God of Revival" (Live) on YouTube
"God of Revival" (featuring Phil Wickham; Live) on YouTube

"God of Revival" peaked at number 22 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart.

Background

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On February 3, 2020, Bethel Music announced that "God of Revival" will be released on February 7, 2020, as the lead single to their album of the same name, revealing the cover artwork, and availing the song for pre-save on Spotify.[3][4] The live version of the song was recorded at Bethel Church, featuring Brian and Jenn Johnson as worship leaders, was released on February 7, with Bethel also announcing that the album will be released later in the year.[5]

Bethel Music released a song story video, in which Brian Johnson was on a video-call with Phil Wickham, a co-writer on "God of Revival".[6][7] They spoke about the heart and message behind the song, as well as the impact of the live recording on Wickham when he had heard for the first time, with Wickham sharing that he had received the recording while on a run and stopped on a sidewalk as the bridge began with "Come awaken," and started to cry.[6]

On December 22, 2020, Bethel Music had announced via Daily Play MPE that "God of Revival" would be slated to impact Christian radio on February 5, 2021.[8]

Composition

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"God of Revival" is composed in the key of D♭ with a moderate rock tempo of 72 beats per minute and a musical time signature of 4
4.[9]

Commercial performance

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"God of Revival" debuted at number 31 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart dated February 22, 2021,[10] concurrently charting at No. 5 on the Christian Digital Song Sales chart.[11] It went on to peak at number 22 on the chart, and spent a total of twenty-four non-consecutive weeks on Hot Christian Songs Chart.[12]

Music videos

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Bethel Music released the live music video of "God of Revival" with Brian and Jenn Johnson leading the song during the WorshipU 2019 conference held at Bethel Church through their YouTube channel on February 7, 2020.[13] Bethel Music then released another live music video recorded at Heaven Come conference featuring Brian and Jenn Johnson leading the song in worship alongside Phil Wickham.[14]

Track listing

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"God of Revival" (Live)[15][16]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."God of Revival" (Live)
8:34
"God of Revival" (Studio Version)[17][18]
No.TitleLength
1."God of Revival" (Studio Version)4:01

Charts

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Chart (2020-21) Peak
position
US Christian Songs (Billboard)[19] 22
US Christian Airplay (Billboard)[20] 17
US Christian AC (Billboard)[21] 26

Release history

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Region Date Version Format Label Ref.
Various February 7, 2020 Live
Bethel Music [15][16]
January 1, 2021 Studio [17][18]
United States February 5, 2021 Christian radio [8]

Other versions

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References

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  1. ^ Clarks, Jessie (February 7, 2020). "Bethel Music Welcomes Awakening With "God Of Revival"". The Christian Beat. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  2. ^ Young, Abby (February 12, 2020). "Bethel Music Welcomes Awakening With God Of Revival | Freeccm.com". The Christian Beat. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  3. ^ Bethel Music [@bethelmusic] (February 3, 2020). "Bethel Music on Twitter: "Leading up to the release of our full album "God of Revival" — we're believing in the power of a song to awaken in all of us a hunger for more of God. Pre-save the song now to be one of the first to listen: https://t.co/KZUjJva4TB | @brianjohnsonM #GodofRevival #BethelMusic https://t.co/nmMuSvCRA5" / Twitter" (Tweet). Retrieved March 15, 2020 – via Twitter.
  4. ^ "Bethel Music Announces New Album and Single "God of Revival"". Hallels. February 4, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  5. ^ Lindsey, Tonya (February 7, 2020). "Music News: BETHEL MUSIC WELCOMES AWAKENING WITH 'GOD OF REVIVAL' – Today's Christian Entertainment". Today's Christian Entertainment. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  6. ^ a b Bethel Music [@bethelmusic] (February 10, 2020). "Bethel Music on Twitter: ""People think of revival as a series of meetings in a tent. Revival is a state of the heart that's awakened to who God is and His kingdom." - @brianjohnsonM Listen to "God of Revival" now: https://t.co/GWqxp8lEAU @philwickham #GodofRevival #BethelMusic https://t.co/zH7eKvoAl2" / Twitter" (Tweet). Retrieved March 15, 2020 – via Twitter.
  7. ^ "Bethel Music's Brian Johnson Talks About their New Song "God of Revival"". Hallels. February 11, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  8. ^ a b "Bethel Music (Brian & Jenn Johnson) - God Of Revival - Daily Play MPE®Daily Play MPE®". Daily Play MPE®. Destiny Media Technologies Inc. December 22, 2020. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  9. ^ "God of Revival by Bethel Music". MultiTracks. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  10. ^ "Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
  11. ^ "Christian Digital Song Sales Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
  12. ^ "God Of Revival (Live At Bethel Church) Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Hot Christian Songs. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
  13. ^ "God of Revival - Brian and Jenn Johnson - YouTube". YouTube. YouTube, LLC. February 7, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  14. ^ "God of Revival - Brian and Jenn Johnson, feat. Phil Wickham - YouTube". YouTube. YouTube, LLC. February 24, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  15. ^ a b "God of Revival (Live) - Single by Bethel Music on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Apple Inc. February 7, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  16. ^ a b "God of Revival (Live) by Bethel Music on Spotify". Spotify. February 7, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  17. ^ a b "God of Revival (Studio Version) - Single by Brian Johnson & Jenn Johnson on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Apple Inc. January 1, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  18. ^ a b "God of Revival (Studio Version) - Single by Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson | Spotify". Spotify. January 1, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  19. ^ "Bethel Music Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  20. ^ "Bethel Music Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  21. ^ "Bethel Music Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Christian AC Songs Chart. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  22. ^ Andre, Jonathan (June 25, 2021). "Phil Wickham – Hymn of Heaven | 365 Days of Inspiring Media". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
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