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Trust in God (song)

"Trust in God" is a song performed by American contemporary worship band Elevation Worship featuring Chris Brown. On April 28, 2023, it impacted Christian radio stations in the United States as the second single from their eleventh live album, Can You Imagine? (2023).[1] The song was written by Brandon Lake, Chris Brown, Mitch Wong, and Steven Furtick.[2] The song interpolates the lyrics of the hymn "Blessed Assurance."[3][4]

"Trust in God"
Radio version cover
Single by Elevation Worship featuring Chris Brown
from the album Can You Imagine?
ReleasedApril 28, 2023 (2023-04-28)
VenueElevation Ballantyne, Charlotte, North Carolina, US
GenreContemporary worship music
Length
  • 7:22 (live version)
  • 4:03 (radio version)
LabelElevation Worship
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Chris Brown
  • Steven Furtick
Elevation Worship singles chronology
"More Than Able"
(2023) 		"Trust in God"
(2023) 		"Another One"
(2024)
Chris Brown singles chronology
"Might Get Loud"
(2021) 		"Trust in God"
(2023) 		"In the Room"
(2023)
Music video
"Trust in God" on YouTube
"Trust in God" (Live from the Sanctuary) on YouTube
"Trust in God" (Lyrics) on YouTube
"Trust in God" (Radio Version/Lyrics) on YouTube
"Trust in God" (Stairwell Sessions) on YouTube

"Trust in God" peaked at No. 2 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart.

Background

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On April 4, 2023, radio promoters 55 Promotion announced that the song would be serviced to Christian radio in the United States, the official add date for the single slated on April 28, 2023.[1] On April 28, 2023, Elevation Worship announced that the album Can You Imagine? would be released on May 19, 2023, and released "Trust in God" as the second single from the album accompanied with its music video.[5][6] The song followed the release of the album's lead single, "More Than Able" in March 2023.[7]

Elevation Worship released the radio version of "Trust in God" on July 28, 2023.[8][9]

Composition

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"Trust in God" is composed in the key of A with a tempo of 74 beats per minute, and a musical time signature of 4
4.[10]

Reception

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Critical response

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Writing for Air1, Katie Clinebell said: "With "Trust in God," Elevation Worship shows us that God strengthens our relationships with Him by allowing us to go through struggles, and consistently saving us from them before they become too much for us to handle. He has never failed us, even when we did not see Him working."[11] Timothy Yap of JubileeCast opined "Chris Brown who gets to lead 3 out of the 8 tracks is particularly affective on "Trust in God." With the verses taking cues from the hymn "Blessed Assurance," the hymn is re-written with a contemporary gospel-sensitivity made even more dynamic with the input of a choir."[12] In a Worship Leader magazine review of Can You Imagine?, Christopher Watson "The song "Trust in God" is the standout track on this album. Hands down, it's no contest."[13]

Accolades

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Awards
Year Organization Award Result Ref
2024 ASCAP Christian Music Awards Most Performed ASCAP Christian Songs of 2023 Won
[14]
GMA Dove Awards Song of the Year Nominated
[15]
Worship Recorded Song of the Year Nominated

Commercial performance

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"Trust in God" debuted at No. 16 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart dated February 5, 2022,[16] concurrently charting at No. 35 on the Christian Airplay chart,[17] and No. 4 on the Christian Digital Song Sales chart.[18]

Music videos

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Elevation Worship released the music video for "Trust in God" featuring Chris Brown and Isaiah Templeton leading the song during an Elevation Church worship service, via YouTube on April 28, 2023.[19] The official lyric video for the song was issued by Elevation Worship through YouTube on May 3, 2023.[20] On May 10, 2023, Elevation Worship published the "Trust in God (Live from the Sanctuary)" performance video on YouTube.[21] On October 16, 2023, Elevation Worship uploaded the "Trust in God (Stairwell Sessions)" performance video featuring Elevation Choir on YouTube.[22] On July 28, 2023, Elevation Worship published the official lyric video for the radio version of the song on YouTube.[23]

Performances

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Elevation Worship performed "Trust in God" live on the Fox & Friends All-American Summer Concert Series broadcast on July 14, 2023.[24][25]

Track listing

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"Trust in God" / "More Than Able"
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Trust in God" (featuring Chris Brown)
  • Chris Brown
  • Steven Furtick
7:22
2."More Than Able" (featuring Chandler Moore and Tiffany Hudson)
  • Chris Brown
  • Steven Furtick
  • Chandler Moore
9:58
Total length:17:20
"Trust in God" (Radio Version)
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Trust in God" (Radio Version)Chris Brown4:03

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[32] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Release dates and formats for "Trust in God"
Region Date Version Format Label Ref.
Various April 28, 2023 Live
(promotional release) 		Elevation Worship Records
[33]
United States Radio Christian radio
[1]
Various July 28, 2023
  • Digital download
  • streaming
[34]

References

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  1. ^ a b c 55 Promotion (April 4, 2023). "Hey, radio fam! Have you listened to @elevationworship new radio single "Trust In God"? Stream now on PlayMPE! Download will be available… | Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved February 25, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ "Trust In God | Official Song Resources on SongSelect®". SongSelect. CCLI. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  3. ^ "Louder Than The Music - Elevation Worship Will Release New Album May 19th, New Song Available Now". Louder Than The Music. April 30, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  4. ^ Williams, Lindsay (September 15, 2023). "Elevation Worship Reimagines Classic Hymn 'Blessed Assurance' With Latest Single, 'Trust In God' | Positive Encouraging K-LOVE". K-Love. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  5. ^ Clarks, Jessie (April 28, 2023). "Elevation Worship Drops "Trust In God" & Announces New Album - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  6. ^ "Elevation Worship Release New Song 'Trust In God' + Details On Upcoming Album | CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. April 30, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  7. ^ Harper, Blessing (April 30, 2023). "Elevation Worship Returns with their 15th Album on May 19th : News : JubileeCast". JubileeCast. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  8. ^ Clarks, Jessie (July 28, 2023). "Elevation Worship Shares Radio Version Of "Trust In God" - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  9. ^ "Trust In God (Radio Version) (Single) by Elevation Worship | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseToday". NewReleaseToday. July 28, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  10. ^ "Trust in God by Elevation Worship | MultiTracks.com". MultiTracks. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  11. ^ Clinebell, Katie (August 4, 2023). "Elevation Worship Sings the Necessity of Our Hardship in "Trust In God" | Air1 Worship Music". Air1. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  12. ^ Yap, Timothy (May 19, 2023). "Elevation Worship CAN YOU IMAGINE? Album Review". JubileeCast. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  13. ^ Watson, Christopher (June 12, 2023). "Worship Album Review: Elevation Worship's Can You Imagine". Worship Leader. Authentic Media. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  14. ^ "2024 ASCAP Christian Music Awards | 2024, ASCAP, Brandon Lake, Nate Reuss, Christian, Thank God I Do, praise, gospel, Essential Music Publishing, publishing, songwriting, Matthew West, worship music". ASCAP. September 29, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  15. ^ "2024 Nominees". GMA Dove Awards. July 22, 2024. Archived from the original on July 22, 2024. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  16. ^ "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. May 9, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  17. ^ "Christian Airplay". Billboard. May 9, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  18. ^ "Christian Digital Song Sales". Billboard. May 9, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  19. ^ "Trust In God (feat. Chris Brown & Isaiah Templeton) | Elevation Worship - YouTube". YouTube. April 28, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  20. ^ "Trust In God (feat. Chris Brown) | Official Lyric Video | Elevation Worship - YouTube". YouTube. May 3, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  21. ^ "Trust In God | Live from The Sanctuary | Elevation Worship - YouTube". YouTube. May 10, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  22. ^ "Trust In God (feat. Elevation Choir) | Stairwell Sessions | Elevation Worship - YouTube". YouTube. October 16, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  23. ^ "Trust In God - Radio Version | Elevation Worship - YouTube". July 28, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023 – via YouTube.
  24. ^ "Elevation Worship performs 'Trust in God' | Fox News Video". Fox News. July 14, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  25. ^ Clarks, Jessie (July 14, 2023). "Elevation Worship Performs "Trust In God" On 'Fox & Friends' - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  26. ^ "Elevation Worship Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  27. ^ "Elevation Worship Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  28. ^ "Elevation Worship (Christian AC Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  29. ^ "Hot Christian Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  30. ^ "Christian Airplay Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  31. ^ "Christian AC Airplay Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  32. ^ "American single certifications – Elevation Worship – Trust In God". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  33. ^ "Trust In God / More Than Able - Single by Elevation Worship | Spotify". April 28, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2024 – via Spotify.
  34. ^ "Trust In God (Radio Version) - Single - Album by Elevation Worship - Apple Music". July 28, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2024 – via Apple Music.
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