Our testament

Thursday, April 9, 2009 (The Mirror)
By Rebecca Kwei
For most Christians, Easter is one of the most important festivities on their calendar.
It is the time when they commemorate the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
It is also a time for reflection and meditation and one way of doing this is by listening to inspirational songs.
There are many gospel songs out there but the new six track album by God’s Family International titled “Our Testament” is a must-listen for all not only for the Easter season but for all times.
With lyrics ranging from thanksgiving to God and total reliance on God, the group sings with passion, which is made more beautiful with their good voices.
“Be not afraid” inspires anyone facing trials in life not to despair or be afraid because “It’s only the master calming the storm . . . be of good cheer; be of good faith.”
With a danceable tune accompanying it, “Alleluia Chant” sung in a mixture of English and other languages, renders appellations to God as the omnipotent.
Other cool and soul-inspiring tracks are Here I am which is in English and French, which says “Take me as I am and use me” while ‘Guide me Great Jehovah’, an old-time song, has been re-arranged with additional lyrics giving it a new touch.
‘Breathe on me’ is refreshing and ‘Thank you Jesus’, as the title suggests, expresses thanks to Jesus. Part of the song says “Thank you Jesus for the grace that you have given us. We can never pay; from our heart I’d like to say I thank you’.
God’s Family International is a five-member young and dynamic Christian singers from Ghana, Nigeria and Liberia who are committed to moving the gospel in tunes.
The group began as a family heirloom more than 15 years ago in Nigeria and has changed into an international gospel group based in Ghana.
In 2005, the group launched its first album titled “Behold How Great Thou Art” in Ghana.