Reviewed by Mark Lawrence

'Salvation Is Here' is part of the Worship Tools series which aims to provide a complete set of resources for worship leaders and bands based around new and well known songs for congregational and small group worship. Hillsong United get the full works in this issue with songs such as the Joel Houston-penned "The Stand" and "Salvation Is Here" and Marty Sampson's "All I Need Is You" being stripped back and arranged in an easily accessible and user-friendly way. Nothing is left out with chord sheets, piano music and lyrics provided for each of the eight songs included. Additionally a CD containing fresh arrangements of the songs and an instructional DVD, which breaks down guitar, drum and keyboard parts, are included to aid the worship leader and band. As a resource aimed specifically at small group worship this hits the mark, everything has been thought of and although the songs of Hillsong United may not be to everyone's taste Vertical Music have a number of other releases in this series which feature a variety of other popular worship leaders. This is a simple to use, comprehensive worship resource that is as helpful to the intermediate as well as novice musician.

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