Isaiah 40:29-31, Philippians 3:12-14

The idea for this song came me one day as I was running with my College roommate (trying to keep up). As I listened to the rhythmic pounding of my feet on the road I imagined it was the beat of an eagles wings. I imagined myself being lifted off of the ground and soaring through the sky. As Isaiah says “but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

The words to this song have come to mind many times while on a long hike or a tiring jog. It also reminds me to persevere in my spiritual journey. Like Paul says, “I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”

The rhythm in Press On is actually the sound of feet pounding on the concrete studio floor. Christopher has never gotten so much exercise while recording a song!

Info:

Recorded at Paulington Studio, July 3, 2005

• Lead Vocals - Adam Williams
• Guitar - Adam Williams
• Djimbe - Adam Williams
• Harmony - Christopher George
• Toy Drum (Heartbeat) - Christopher George
• Running - Christopher George
• Outside noises - God