Twila Paris Tribute

Twila Paris Tribute



Twila Paris has left an indelible mark on my life and worldview. My mom introduced me to her music when I was just a toddler and her biblically-based songs influenced my spiritual journey and my philosophy of life, ministry, and family. Likely the first non-children's music records I heard were "Keepin' My Eyes on You" and "Warrior is a Child." They, along with Keith Green's "For Him Who Has Ears to Hear" and "No Compromise" were certainly the most memorable. Later albums like "Beyond a Dream" and "Where I Stand" would become soundtracks of my tween years while "True North" helped me prepare for high school and college. Now we play "Bedtime Prayers" every night for our children. God continues to use Twila in my life today!

Twila Paris Albums Ranked

S-Tier

Beyond a Dream



Cry for a Desert



Sanctuary
Warrior is a Child

Bedtime Prayers: Lullabies & Peaceful Worship




A-Tier


Keepin' My Eyes on You



True North



Kingdom Seekers



For Every Heart



Where I Stand



It's the Thought


B-Tier

Same Girl



House of Worship




Perennial: Songs for the Seasons of Life


 
Knowin' You're Around



C-Tier


Small Sacrifice 




He is Exalted- Live Worship




Radio Singles:
Victory Song
I'll See You Sunday?
Known' You're Around?
Keepin' My Eyes on You
Humility
We Will Glorify
Lookin' Up?
Warrior is a Child*
We Bow Down
Do I Trust You
Forever Eyes?
Runner*
He is Exalted*
Lamb of God*
Tellin' the Truth?
Center of Your Will
Unknown Soldier (w/ David Meece)*
Holy is the Lord*
Prince of Peace*
Bonded Together*
Send Me*
Sweet Victory*
True Friend*
Every Heart That is Breaking*
Never Ending Love*
It's The Thought (Christmas)
Wandering Pilgrim (Christmas)
I See You Standing*
Nothing But Love*
How Beautiful
Undivided Heart
Cry for a Desert
The Joy of the Lord*
Destiny*
A Heart That Knows You
I'm Still Here (w/ Bruce Carroll)
Carry the Light (w/ Various Artists)
God is in Control*
Watch and Pray*
Neither Will I*
What Am I Without You*
Seventy Years Ago
Celebrate the Gift (Christmas)
The Time Is Now*
Love's Been Following You*
Faithful Friend (w/ Steven Curtis Chapman)*
(I Am) Not Afraid Anymore*
What Did He Die For*
Hold On*
Band of Survivors
My Utmost for His Highest (w/ Avalon, Steven Curtis Chapman, Sandi Patty, Bryan Duncan)
My Lips Will Praise You
Run to You*
I Choose Grace*
True North*
Wisdom*
Delight My Heart*
My Delight
Sparks & Shadows
Faithful Father
We Bow Down (Re-Recording)
God of All
Glory & Honor
Days of Elijah*
Hosanna (You Are Holy)
Live to Praise
Not Forgotten

*#1 singles (33 in total)

Albums
1965: Little Twila Paris
1980: Knowin' You're Around
1982: Keepin' My Eyes On You
1984: The Warrior Is a Child
1985: Kingdom Seekers
1987: Same Girl
1988: For Every Heart
1989: It's the Thought
1990: Cry For The Desert
1991: Sanctuary
1992: A Heart That Knows You (greatest hits collection)
1993: Beyond a Dream
1995: The Time Is Now EP
1996: Where I Stand
1998: Perennial: Songs For The Seasons Of Life
1999: True North
2001: Bedtime Prayers, Lullabies and Peaceful Worship (children's album)
2001: Greatest Hits: Time & Again
2003: House of Worship
2005: He Is Exalted: Live Worship
2007: Small Sacrifice
2012: God Shed His Grace (Past hits with two new tracks)
2014: Hymns EP

Books:
Making A Christmas Memory (1990) (With Jeanie Price)
In This Sanctuary: An Invitation To Worship The Savior (1992) with Dr. Robert Webber)
Celebrate The Gift of Jesus Every Day (1993, 1994)
Perennial: Meditations For The Seasons of Life (1998)
Bedtime Prayers and Lullabies (2001)

Important Multi-Artist Projects:
1993: Carry the Light (wrote the title song and included "Faithful Men")
1994: Celebrate the Gift (wrote and recorded title song)
1995: Hymns & Voices ("Softly and Tenderly")
1996: My Utmost for His Highest ("Where He Leads Me")
1997: My Utmost For His Highest Anthems (wrote and recorded the title song)
1998: Listen to Our Hearts ("He Leadeth Me" and "My Lips Will Praise You")
1998: God With Us ("Silent Night")

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