Christian Trio Encourages Tornado Survivors with Soul-Stirring Performance of ‘Press On’

Selah sang a beautiful song, ‘Press On,’ as a tribute to tornado-hit Cleveland, TN (Chattanooga).

Two weeks ago, friends at a local church requested Selah to sing a song for their service after the tornado struck, and they performed ‘Press On.’ The song is truly apt, with its meaningful lyrics and soulful music:

When the valley is deep
When the mountain is steep
When the body is weary
When we stumble and fall

Selah is a Christian vocal trio consisting of Todd Smith, Allan Hall, and Amy Perry. The group has appeared on The 700 Club, Hour of Power, and TBN. Originally, Selah was formed by siblings Todd and Nicol Smith, along with their friend Allan Hall. They gained success with their first album, Be Still My Soul, in 1999. The group became known for transforming old Christian hymns into a modern style with their powerful voices and rich harmonies.

When the choices are hard
When we’re battered and scarred
When we’ve spent our resources
When we’ve given our all

Todd and Nicol grew up in sub-Saharan Africa, which brought African elements into their music. They are comfortable singing in both Kituba and English. Todd credits their missionary upbringing for fostering their musical abilities.

“I’ve been singing in front of people since I was three,” he said. “My parents are missionaries. When we came back to the United States, we had to visit each church that sponsored us. That was a good training ground.”

Selah went on to win a Dove Award for their debut album, and their second album, Press On, released in 2001, also won a Dove Award, along with many other nominations. Nicol later left the group and was replaced by Amy Perry.

In Jesus’ name, we press on
In Jesus’ name, we press on
Dear Lord, with the prize clear before our eyes
We find the strength to press on

As we listen to Selah singing ‘Press On’ today, we are encouraged and uplifted by the words of this song. It reminds us to keep pressing on in life, despite all the challenges we are facing, because Jesus Christ is with us, and in His name, we can press on. Amen.

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