Love of God (song) - Misplaced Pages

"Love of God" is a song by Brandon Lake and Phil Wickham. It was released as a standalone single on June 28, 2024. Lake and Wickham co-wrote the song with Benjamin William Hastings and Cody Carnes. Jonathan Smith handled the production of the single.

The song peaked at number 20 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart published by Billboard.

Background

On June 28, 2024, Brandon Lake and Phil Wickham released "Love of God" as a standalone single. The single was released ahead of the Summer Worship Nights Tour in August 2024. The song marked the second collaboration between Lake and Wickham for the Summer Worship Nights Tour, following the release of "People of Heaven" in 2023.

Composition

"Love of God" is composed in the key of G♭ with a tempo of 74 beats per minute and a musical time signature of
₄.

Critical reception

Joshua Andre, reviewing for 365 Days of Inspiring Media review, wrote a positive review of the song, saying: "The Easter themed melody recounts that it is Jesus' love that led him to die on the cross and to rise again for our sinsl it is the biblical and ever-true lyrics that impress me greatly."

Commercial performance

"Love of God" debuted at number 20 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart dated July 13, 2024, concurrently charting at number two on the Christian Digital Song Sales chart.

Music videos

Brandon Lake premiered the official lyric video for the song via YouTube on June 28, 2024. Lake released the official music video for "Love of God" via YouTube on July 1, 2024.

Essential Worship issued the official Song Sessions video for the song featuring Lake and Wickham via YouTube on July 8, 2024. On October 25, 2024, Brandon Lake published the live performance video of "Love of God" on YouTube.

Track listing

"Love of God" — EP
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Love of God"	5:24
2.	"Love of God" (Song Session; with Essential Worship)	5:20
3.	"Love of God" (Instrumental Version)	5:24
4.	"Love of God" (Acapella Version)	5:11
Total length:		21:19

"Love of God" (Live)
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Love of God" (Live)	7:48
2.	"Intro + Love of God" (Live)	10:08
Total length:		17:56

Charts

Chart performance for "Love of God"
Chart (2024)	Peak position
US Christian Songs (Billboard)	20

Personnel

Adapted from AllMusic.

Brandon Lake — primary artist
Court Clement — acoustic guitar, electric guitar
Courtlan Clement — acoustic guitar, electric guitar
David Ramirez — keyboards
Devonne Fowlkes — background vocals
Jacob Arnold — drums
Jacob Lowery — bass guitar
Jason Eskridge — arranger, background vocals, editing, engineer
John Denosky — editing
Jonathan Smith — piano, producer, programmer
Joshua Frerichs — programmer
Kristen Rogers — background vocals
Luke Skaggs — acoustic guitar
Mark Suhoen — programmer
Matt Huber — mixing engineer
Moiba Mustapha — background vocals
Phil Wickham — primary artist
Sam Moses — Mastering Engineer
Taylor Johnson — electric guitar
Whitney Coleman — background vocals

Release history

Release history for "Love of God"
Region	Version	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
Various	EP	June 28, 2024	Digital download streaming	Provident Label Group
Various	Live	August 26, 2024	Digital download streaming	Provident Label Group

References

^ Clarks, Jessie (June 28, 2024). "Brandon Lake & Phil Wickham Collaborate On "Love Of God" - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
"Love Of God | Official Song Resources on SongSelect®". SongSelect. CCLI. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
^ "Brandon Lake Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
Yap, Timothy (July 4, 2024). "Here Are the Lyrics to Brandon Lake & Phil Wickham's "Love Of God" : News : JubileeCast". JubileeCast. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
Williams, Lindsay (July 22, 2024). "Brandon Lake & Phil Wickham Reunite for 'Love of God' Ahead of 'Summer Worship Nights' 2024 | Air1 Worship Music". JubileeCast. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
"Love of God by Brandon Lake, Phil Wickham | MultiTracks.com". MultiTracks. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
Andre, Joshua (September 26, 2024). "Phil Wickham and Brandon Lake – Love Of God (Single) | 365 Days Of Inspiring Media". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
"Hot Christian Songs Chart - Billboard". Billboard. July 9, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
"Christian Digital Song Sales Chart | Billboard". Billboard. July 9, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
"Brandon Lake & Phil Wickham - Love Of God (Official Lyric Video) - YouTube". YouTube. June 28, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
"Brandon Lake, Phil Wickham - Love of God (Music Video) - YouTube". YouTube. July 1, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
Longs, Herb (July 1, 2024). "Brandon Lake & Phil Wickham "Love Of God" Music Video - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
"BRANDON LAKE & PHIL WICKHAM - Love Of God: Song Session - YouTube". YouTube. July 8, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
"Brandon Lake, Phil Wickham - Love Of God (Live) (Music Video) - YouTube". YouTube. October 25, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
"Love of God - Brandon Lake | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
"Love of God - EP - Album by Brandon Lake & Phil Wickham - Apple Music". June 28, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2024 – via Apple Music.
"Love of God (Live) - EP - Album by Brandon Lake & Phil Wickham - Apple Music". October 25, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2024 – via Apple Music.

External links

Lyrics and sheet music for the song on PraiseCharts

v t e Brandon Lake
Discography
Studio albums	Closer House of Miracles Help! Coat of Many Colors
Live albums	House of Miracles (Live)
EPs	Almond Eyes
Singles	"This Is a Move" "We Praise You" "I Need a Ghost" "Just Like Heaven" "Too Good to Not Believe" "I See You" "Honey in the Rock" "Gratitude" "Graves" "Talking to Jesus" "Praise You Anywhere" "People of Heaven" "Count 'Em" "Miracle Child" "Love of God" "That's Who I Praise" "Hard Fought Hallelujah"
Featured singles	"Battle Is the Lord's" "Graves into Gardens" "Might Get Loud" "Fear Is Not My Future" "Praise"
Promotional singles	"Come Out of That Grave (Resurrection Power)" "Coat of Many Colors" "Tear Off the Roof"
Other songs	"Closer" "Champion" "Rest on Us" "Where I'm Standing Now" "Lion" "Water Is Wild" "Son of David" "Adoption Song" "God Is Not Against Me"
Concert tours	Miracle Nights Tour Summer Worship Nights Tour

v t e Phil Wickham
Discography
Studio albums	Give You My World Phil Wickham Cannons Heaven & Earth Songs for Christmas Response The Ascension Children of God Living Hope Hymn of Heaven
Singles	"Grace" "After Your Heart" "Safe" "This Is Amazing Grace" "Living Hope" "Till I Found You" "Great Things" "Battle Belongs" "House of the Lord" "Hymn of Heaven" "Worthy of My Song (Worthy of It All)" "Behold" "This Is Our God" "People of Heaven" "Love of God"
Promotional singles	"It's Always Been You"
Other songs	"Where I'm Standing Now"
Concert tours	Summer Worship Nights Tour

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