The beloved hymn “Victory in Jesus” has received a rocking cover. This rendition of the classic church hymn is unlike any you have ever heard, and that is for sure. Watch the short but thoroughly enjoyable clip to hear this rocking cover of the hymn “Victory in Jesus.”
Covers are an age-old practice and tradition that likely dates back to the origins of music itself. Seeing as how covers are arguably more popular than ever before, given the continued popularity of America’s Got Talent, American Idol, The Voice, YouTube and the like, it’s safe to say that they are here to stay.
Now, when it comes to covers, most typically think of more modern, secular songs getting the makeover treatment. For the most part, that is correct, and who doesn’t enjoy hearing someone else’s take on a song that everyone knows and loves? Who knows that cover may even end up being better than the original? The odds are that it won’t be the case, but in very rare instances, it has happened.
However, when covers, reimagining and the reworkings of songs are mentioned, hymns are very rarely, if ever, considered. When it comes to hymns, most people perform them as they were first written, never even giving them a second thought. But a clip posted on YouTube is of a young man who has taken “Victory in Jesus” in a completely different direction. He plays it as a rock song, with the very same lyrics that we all know and love, but just with some drums and a very different sound.
This is such a unique take on this hymn that you can’t help but have a smile on your face when you listen to it. Even if it’s not your thing, you still have to appreciate the effort and the fact that he tried something new, not just played it like everyone else ever since the song was first written.
Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”