08 - Rock of Ages (More Piano, Please - James Ward)

In 1985, James Ward released "More Piano, Please" on cassette tape. Sadly, the master recording tapes were lost, and so the album was never released on CD.
A few years ago I found a still-shrinkwrapped copy of this cassette. I cleaned up the audio as well as I could and converted it to MP3s. It is my favorite James Ward album. Although you can still buy the full-instrumental re-recording of this album ("Life and Health and Peace"), there is something special and heartfelt that comes across beautifully when James is playing and singing alone at his piano. In that sense, "More Piano, Please" is unique.
With James' gracious permission, I'm glad to share this album with you.
This is the first published recording of "Rock of Ages", perhaps the most famous of James Ward's songs. You can also watch • James Ward - Rock of Ages , recorded over thirty years later, where you'll find that this tune has lost none of its beauty, nor has James lost any of his skill.
Playlist:
01 - Let the People Praise (Him)
02 - The Builder
03 - Sleep, Little Girl
04 - O for a Thousand
05 - I am the Door
06 - Death is Ended
07 - So Let the Time
08 - Rock of Ages
09 - He is Our Peace
10 - I Belong To You

[@darrenduncan1674]

Awesome. GOD ALMIGHTY in Christ Jesus is more than worthy of praise. Hallelujah!

[@jannewbold5441]

Still beautiful, still encourages our hearts...Thank you, James Ward!

[@graciasmerci2895]

BEST SONG EVER, BEST TUNE, BEST ARRANGEMENT!

[@jennifererickson4545]

Yes Lord. Rock weary souls, bring hope where there is lack, assure of Your Grace as Yours is the only Safe place, and we bring only what the clinging to Your cross accomplishes. We bless You Lord. We bless You for this solace and Joy and Everlasting Hope!! Hallelujah Mike is with You and the work done for You goes on!!

[@j.j.mandoki826]

I have looked for this music for years , it's the first time I found it on You Tube WoW!!!! I SERIOUSLY HAVE BEEN USING HIS WORDS IN WITNESSING ESPECIALLY THIS LAST YRS AND A HALF . WHEN I TALK TO SOMEONE, OVER AND OVER HIS WORDS DEATH WHERE IS YOUR VICTORY , WHERE IS YOUR STING EVEN IF I'M THEY AREN'T INTERESTED .IS SAW HIM IN CONCERT WITH MY INTERVARSITY GROUP.WOW THANK YOU.

[@chrissherri1614]

I really love this version. Makes one cry.

[@minime4644]

Thank you so much-I am in love with this arrangement!! When I sing along with this version, I feel like I’m praying with the right heart in the right place.

[@rdmantik]

What a great interpretation of these lyrics. James, your anointing is showing. Thank you for sharing.

[@TiagoMallenOficial]

Coisa linda

[@ellyvanderwoerd9833]

love this song ☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@chemistryscience1728]

Does anyone have this original sheet music? This is the best arrangement