Come Now is The Time to Worship (Live Session)

Come Now is The Time to Worship
Words and Music by Brian Doerksen
Copyright ©1998 Vineyard Songs
This song has been my go-to musical call-to-worship for many years - such a clear invitation for believers to ready their hearts, minds and bodies for a time of corporate worship. I first heard it at the church plant I attended at the turn of the century as a university student, and was a memorable part of my introduction to contemporary worship music.
Last year I had the great privilege of partnering with Brian Doerksen on a virtual choir version of his song "The River" ( • The River (Virtual Cho... ). Prior to the premiere, we teamed up for a charity livestream event, during which Brian tells the story of how "Come Now is The Time to Worship" was written. Check out that story here: • Livestream with Brian ...
In this music video series my goal is to serve up my favourite worship songs as I might lead them with a congregation - just voice and piano.
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[@roydbwalya6271]

And I quote, "One Day Every Kneel Will Bow Down To Worship ".This is the reality we struggle to understand in this generation. One day we shall face the judgement of the true God, sitting on his throne. Thanks for the song David and stay blessed bro.

[@DavidWesley]

I think every generation struggles with the idea!

[@Yuquituki]

What a beautiful invitation from a holy God. “Come, just as you are…” May today be a day that many respond to God’s calling.

[@bunnybachman]

This is one of my favorite Christian songs.

[@georgejohnson8674]

I play all of your songs on repeat when my 3 kids are doing their homework. Thank you for what you do. Sound amazing.

[@georgejohnson8674]

Thank you for making evenings easier with your voice.

[@DavidWesley]

You are so welcome!

[@karenswartz8280]

I am loving and appreciating these solo acoustic performances of well loved “ oldies and goodies “. Sometimes simple prayers and offerings are all that’s needed.

[@WaynoGur]

Thanks David. I needed that today.

[@DW-bc2gl]

The Lord be praised!

[@PaulWalker-zk2dd]

David, don't allow the view counter to underestimate the impact you make with you ministry to the children of God. This was a great song to not be able to get out of my head over the Thanksgiving Day weekend, and it still is a go to for much needed encouragement. You have been a staple in my worship for the last 5 years. Thank you for every song that you put out.

[@TuPapiiiChulo]

Happy Sabbath!!!!

[@GrandmasGoneGamingLW]

Love it! Beautifully done! One of the things I like about the song itself, is that it can very easily be made "1st person." I come...now is my time to worship. I come...now is the time I give my heart. I come...just as I am, to worship. I come...just as I am, before you, God. I come... Etc. When I was the secretary, choir member, assistant choir leader, musician, sound person, and otherwise Girl Friday at the First Presbyterian Church in Hoquiam, WA, we would often do the song in its original state, as you've sung it here, and then swing over to the personalized version, which would usually proceed onward to communal worship in the Spirit, with the tune being played lightly in the background. It was one of our favorites, because it's so flexible and easily personalized that it allows one to slide over into "abstract" worship very easily and beautifully.

[@michaelpaulsministry]

Hallelujah!!! Yes "Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord." Psalms 150:6; 😊💖🙌

[@proudchristian77]

Ty for this pretty song 🎵 💖👣👑💖

[@therighteousoutlawrebel]

In German I’d now say “oha wie schön 😻 “ which means oh gosh how amazing 😻

[@sailorarwen6101]

This is a underrated gem. I love this song

[@natekrieger5741]

Grew up w.this song. Haven't heard or sung in decades. Thx, Brotha

[@DavidWesley]

Decades? I suppose… It was written in 1999. :)

[@kinglouie871]

Only our God is worthy of praise and worship! Thank you for sharing this!

[@HockessinUMC]

Beautiful rendition! All glory to God!

[@tammyhines1585]

Thank for this great message.

[@BornAgain490]

Hallelujah! All praise and blessing and honor and glory and power to YOU Lord God Almighty 🙏🙌❤ Amen 🙏🙌❤

[@the_ambracer]

Love this song. Beautiful rendition! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@zarabrown885]

Nice throwback!

[@TheBiblicalHebrewChallenge]

A childhood favorite of mine! What a blessing! Thank you for invinting us to worship God once again! ❤️🙏🏽

[@pattigsbh4392]

Great start to my morning! ❤

[@maureencalabrese6352]

Awesome. Thank you!❤️

[@klskls5413]

Awesome, David.

[@GrandmasGoneGamingLW]

This has been one of my favorites from Brian Doerksen. I love your arrangement, too. Nice!!! Before I listened to the song, I went and re-watched the interview with Brian. At least a couple of times a month, I also go back and listen to "The River." I was involved in the music team in the Presbyterian church where I was the secretary for 10 years (the 90s), when much of Brian's music was very new. We grabbed up a lot of them for our "contemporary" part of our services. We didn't divide into two services, with a congregation of only about 150, but we did try to include a music mix of "old standards" and what then were new, and have NOW become the "old standards" for the next two gens up. ;-) My own children would think of this song, and others from its time, as one of those "old standards," while they were also raised on the hymns that are "old standards" for me, that, to them, are simply "ancient." Over the years, with my kids (and now my grandkids) I have enjoyed sitting down and combining the "really old" songs with the "not-so-new" and the "really new" ones, just for fun. One of the old Christmas songs we have always loved to combine (usually while riding as a family in a car, to some sort of a Christmas gathering) is "Away in a Manger." I love the tangled history of the two versions that I know (and there are evidently more), that is explained here ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Away_in_a_Manger#Variants ). In fact, my daughter and I intend to do an arrangement of the two melodies, during a nursing home presentation a small group of us will be doing in early December. Just a couple of hours ago, today (which has actually, 15 minutes ago, progressed to tomorrow--illustrating the point), I was listening to Josh Baldwin sing, "Oh, Lord, I Need You" (released in August 2022, I believe), which is a throwback to "I Need Thee, Every Hour," during "moments" of worship. So good! Right after that one, I went to Cody Carnes' October 2022 release of, "How Precious Is The Blood + The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power," done pretty much the same way. They both have used elements FROM the hymns of yesteryear, mixed into the musical parlance of today, meshed into a time of free, communal worship. What a blessing! This song, with your lovely arrangement, feels the same way to me. Thank you!

[@qienna6677]

You are so talented

[@russelljohnson4527]

not only was this an excellent performance, it was ALL ONE SHOT! Nice one, David!

[@kathyspeedling7716]

Beautiful. Thank you

[@meandmysunshine1]

Thank you for posting! Yes we sing that in our Church too! The first hymn. We love it. Eileen

[@elizabethhall4747]

Such a treat to get these David. I especially love the vibrancy of the energy you give this tune. I hope you're enjoying doing these as much a we relish experienceng them.

[@lydiaaiman1012]

Awesome singing and accompaniment. An All- Rounder

[@24Revelation]

Thank you and God bless!

[@bettinastebner]

Thank you! Played this on repeat as I got ready for work❤️

[@ronniebozeman5059]

Love it David!

[@jem_theelf]

Love this! ♥️ Thank you David 🙏

[@nicolemaddix4291]

Beautiful rendition😎🏁

[@ronniebozeman5059]

Hope you and your family are doing well

[@leonorajessica7949]

❤❤❤❤🇧🇷

[@leonorajessica7949]

Linda esta canção ❤️❤️

[@kennmasila26]

Always an inspiration. Praise be to God.

[@amy3458]

Beautiful song. Thank you for blessing us with this wonderful music. 🤗

[@pillagerfalante]

Bravo David! You are very good at what you do and captivate us with your videos and your voice. In that sense, would you record "All Glory be to Christ", please? this song would be perfect. God bless you.

[@robin_miller_music]

Golden oldie! Fab. Sweet, well done David

[@DavidWesley]

Can I call it an oldie if it was written during my own adult life?🤣

[@robin_miller_music]

@@DavidWesley Um... well... I was 20 in 1998 so I guess I'm an oldie as well!! ha ha

[@robin_miller_music]

@@DavidWesley Though I've just checked up and we did 'You Are Good' (Israel Houghton) in church this morning and that was released only 3 years later in 2001!! ha ha

[@GrandmasGoneGamingLW]

@@DavidWesley Yup! 😀

[@GrandmasGoneGamingLW]

@@robin_miller_music I was 49, but now I'm going to be 73 next week, so...I agree..."Golden Oldie." I also agree with the FAB comment! 😀

[@mheuermann1]

I love your phone

[@DavidWesley]

My phone?

[@465maltbie]

Lovely, thanks for sharing. Charles

[@MagdalenaLilla]

Classic ❤️🎼🙏🏽

[@stephaniealley1970]

Thanks!

[@DavidWesley]

You bet!

[@lydiaaiman1012]

So gifted and talented of God. Like listening again and again, David. All Glory to God!! Hello David, are there any choir coming up?? Would like to join, if i am accepted, for I am 60plus in age

[@DavidWesley]

The next choir won’t be for several months. Did you not see the announcements for the one that ran for all of October? There was a notice at the end of 3 videos.

[@lydiaaiman1012]

@@DavidWesley No David i did not see it

[@DavidWesley]

@@lydiaaiman1012 another reason not to miss any of my videos. :)

[@lydiaaiman1012]

@@DavidWesley ok sure. Usually i watch your videos. I do not know how i missed it

[@rhillabeier4513]

This is beautiful! Do you write/use/sell sheet music for these songs?

[@DavidWesley]

I learned this from a chord sheet years ago, and now it’s just in my memory.

[@rhillabeier4513]

@@DavidWesley oh okay!👍It's a beautiful song!

[@Apologia14]

Amazing voice and piano playing. Can you please make a tutorial for this?

[@DavidWesley]

I’ve never made tutorials. Alas, they would take far more time than the actual recordings!😭

[@Apologia14]

I’d be happy to pay for it. 😊

[@DavidWesley]

@@Apologia14 At my nurse’s wage? :)

[@Apologia14]

I daresay you would make much more than your nurse’s wage from many like myself keen to learn and equip themselves better for church music ministry.

[@DavidWesley]

It’s not money I’m short on, but time. I can take time away from the hospital or time away from my family - not many other choices. So if you’re serious about a tutorial, contact me at davidwesley.ca

[@PaulWalker-zk2dd]

Unfortunately the view counter and like only count once. This is not in fact true. Still ministering needed encouragement in an ever darkening world.