Avalon

Item: A Maze Of Grace
Author: Laura Adams

A Maze Of Grace

(1997)

Reviewed by Laura Adams

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Label Sparrow RecordsThe LighthouseUnsorted 1998

adult contemporary ccm pop

Not long after their self-titled debut album, Avalon went out to create another project to follow its success. A Maze Of Grace is the outpouring of thoughts and feelings of this foursome. They have filled another record with a strong recipe for living the Christian life. Their songs are uplifting and inspiring, with a steady pop beat. Genuine energy and life is poured into each song along with the lyrics to solidify their stand of faith.

Avalon's songs are heartfelt and show praise and worship to God, along with sending messages of faith out to their listeners. The album is a composite of rhythm with its pulsing beat and ballads through songs like "Speed Of Light," reflecting on the action God takes in our lives. Avalon states a mission of love in the song "Testify To Love:"

For as long as I shall live, I will testify to love. I'll be a witness in the silences when words are not enough. With every step I take, I will give thanks to God above. For as long as I shall live, I will testify to love.

This song hits home reminding us of the importance of love in our lives as Christians and how love is the beginning of everything.

In the passionate and humbling song "Adonai," the group shows reverence to God in worship, love and utmost devotion:

Adonai, I lift my heart And I cry, my Adonai. You are Maker of each moment, Father of my hope and freedom, Oh my Adonai.

Avalon provides an album with an infectious form of music with its moods of joy and worship, reflecting on all that God has shown to them. The quartet helps show us the answers to todays questions, with spiritual foundations, and brings us through A Maze Of Grace.