Story Behind the Song: "Being in Your Presence" is a song of praise and worship to God. It was born out of a time of quiet reflection and worship. It is an intimate song to God that proclaims He is all we need. He is our Read more
Story Behind the Song: "Being in Your Presence" is a song of praise and worship to God. It was born out of a time of quiet reflection and worship. It is an intimate song to God that proclaims He is all we need. He is our heart's desire. He satisfies our hunger. He is Holy and Worthy. It is our prayer that this song will lead you deeper into the presence of the Lord.
Primary Scripture Reference: You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy, at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11 (ESV)
Other Scripture References: When You said, “Seek My face,” My heart said to You, “Your face, LORD, I will seek.” Psalm 27:8 (NKJV)
Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 (ESV)
More info about the Song: The couple called on the talents of multiple Dove Award-winning producer Chris Bevins (producer and keyboards for Selah, Salvador, Jaci Velasquez), to bring the song to life. In addition to serving as keyboardist, Bevins, in turn, brought in some of Nashville's other finest studio musicians for the recording, including drummer Dan Needham (Amy Grant, Jeremy Camp, Michael McDonald, Sting), guitarist Mike Payne (Casting Crowns, Francesca Battistelli, Mandisa, Lauren Daigle, Natalie Grant), and bassist Jacob Lowery (Gaither Vocal Band, Seth & Nirva).
Joanie, Alabaster Grace's primary songwriter, penned the song, while Brad wrote the guitar parts and other instrumental ideas. Together, Joanie and Brad further developed the song and crafted the arrangement along with Bevins.