Name: Valleys Low
Duration: 3 min 55 s
Channel: Barbara Tipper
Description: Based on Psalm 23 and focusing on how we are able to forge ahead through troubled times because of God's faithfulness and guidance. The singer on the album is Mr Alan Tan.

Based on Psalm 23 and focusing on how we are able to forge ahead through troubled times because of God's faithfulness and guidance. The singer on the album is Mr Alan Tan.

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Barbara Tipper

BarbaraTipper is a poet, lyricist, singer, worship leader and inspirational speaker. She has collaborated with Ng Wah Lok and others to write many songs, 14 of

Barbara is primarily a lyricist and poet but also sings and is a worship leader. She has been a keynote speaker especially at women's retreats and seminars, during which many listeners have been inspired, encouraged and moved to tears by her testimony and songs. "Favoured Chick" showcases 14 of her original songs. She lived in Kuala Lumpur in 2001-2002, then in Canberra, Australia in 2003-2004 and now in Jakarta, Indonesia. Her songs swell from her life experiences of joys and trauma and are scripturally rooted. "Favoured Chick" is Barbara Tipper's debut album featuring 14 of her original lyrics. 9 melodies in this album were written by Malaysian songwriter Ng Wah Lok and the balance 5 melodies by Barbara herself. Wah Lok also helped as the Executive Producer for the melodies he composed. The album was produced in Malaysia by Timothy Lee. Barbara attributes her way with words to having received the gift unexpectedly during spontaneous worship in Malaysia in 2001. Barbara writes in a range of styles and is keen to hear from any music composers or bands who would like to collaborate with a Christian lyricist.

Song Info

Genre

Pop • Christian Pop

Charts

Peak #235

Peak in subgenre #34

Author

Barbara Tipper

Rights

2002 Barbara Tipper

Uploaded

March 07, 2006

Track Files

MP3

MP3 3.6 MB • 128 kbps • 3:55

Story behind the song

This song was written in 2003 following a trauma in the family and focuses on the dark side of Psalm 23 but with highlights (wild flowers grow in the dark valleys due to God's grace).
I composed the music in the shower and it seemed easy enough to sing at the time, but it has since proved to be a real vocal challenge due to it's range so I was very pleased to hear Alan Tan's voice rise to the challenge. I love the haunting pipe music arranged by Timothy Lee. It evokes the mist of mountains and valleys.

Lyrics

The valleys low I roam
yet the shadows I don’t dread
for Christ is my guide
I’m not alone: He goes ahead.
I’ll endure the darkest moments,
I’ll tightly hold His hand,
and when the devil tries to strike
I’ll let him see Christ in command.
The threat of death, the darkest gorge
will never quench His light. 
In fact the wild flowers grow there by His grace.
And in the stillness of His rest
I take assurance of His love
and I recognise the Shepherd in His face.

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