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While interviewing Ted Pearce, one cannot help but notice that his music is an extension of a man whose mission is to lift high the name of Yeshua and to bless Israel. Ted laughed as he juxtaposed the ease of sitting down with a pen and paper to write worship music today with the struggle he experienced writing lyrics during his days as a rock musician, prior to becoming a believer in 1990.

Although Ted acknowledges that he’s written hundreds, if not thousands of songs, he doesn’t take credit for music that he says “flows naturally.” His passion for Yeshua emanates throughout Hallelu et Adonai—Praise the Lord.

This updated version, which was released in stores internationally on March 4, 2008, includes eight new songs in addition to the 11 that appear on the original CD released in 2005. The segue between songs is flawless as Scriptural texts are replete throughout, providing a seamless worship experience for the listener.

Retailing at $17.95, this expanded edition of nineteen songs is well worth the price because it includes a doublealbum for the price of a single.

More importantly, the depth and diversity in selection provides something for everyone. This high production, top quality CD lends an international flavor, with selections in both English and Hebrew lyrics.

Jews for Jesus' Liberated Wailing Wall sang background on two of Ted’s songs Hineh Go’Allienu Chai (Behold our Redeemer Lives) and All the World. Both feature beautiful instrumentals and are among the CD’s most melodic pieces.

Four songs (For Zion’s Sake which Ted co-wrote, Yeshua, No Weapon, and Psalm 23) were recorded by Be’er Sheva, the music ministry of Tuebingen Offensive Stadt Church in Tuebingen, Germany. While in Germany, Ted sang lead on No Weapon, a powerful number that blends Scriptural references from Isaiah 54 and Psalm 91.

The fact that Be’er Sheva appears on this album is a testament to the power of Yeshua. Approximately 70% of the members of the 230 member non-denominational church are children or grandchildren of Nazi party members! Ted’s tribute entitled Rose of Sharon— The Price of Love masterfully tells of the power of love and forgiveness.

We may be hearing several songs from this collection in Messianic congregations and churches in the years to come. This versatile CD can elevate the everyday life of the believer; from providing background music for Bible study to downloading on the ipod, it encourages the listener to walk in the light of the Lord.

By the time Ted Pearce made his debut as a solo artist with Galilee of the Nations record label in 2002, he had already been recording Messianic music for well over a decade. Three years after the release of Zealous for Zion, Messianic music enthusiasts were treated to his second solo venture Hallelu et Adonai—Praise the Lord under the Galilee label. The addition of Be’er Sheva and The Liberated Wailing Wall to this previously solo CD enhances an already excellent listening and worshipping experience.

Ted Pearce’s willingness to share the stage and promote the music of other believers is heard loud and clear. His music radiates the love of God, and as he praises Him with a heart for Israel, the Name of Yeshua is indeed lifted high. MT