The Warrior Is a Child explained

The Warrior Is a Child
Type:Studio
Artist:Twila Paris
Cover:TheWarriorIsAChild.jpg
Released:1984
Studio:Mama Jo's Recording Studio (North Hollywood, California); Pomona Studios (Camarillo, California).
Genre:CCM, inspirational, gospel
Length:39:06
Label:Milk & Honey/Benson
Producer:Jonathan David Brown
Prev Title:Keepin' My Eyes On You
Prev Year:1982
Next Title:Kingdom Seekers
Next Year:1985

The Warrior Is a Child is the third studio album by Christian singer-songwriter Twila Paris. Released in 1984, it would be her final album on Benson Records's Milk & Honey label.[1] [2] [3] The album climbed to number eight on the Billboard Top Inspirational Albums chart. The title song was a hit at Christian radio topping the Christian AC chart for 18 weeks. Paris was nominated in three categories at the 16th GMA Dove Awards for Female Vocalist of the Year, Song of the Year for the title song and Inspirational Album of the Year.[4] The track "We Bow Down" has become one of Paris' praise and worship standards. The title song was ranked at number 48 from CCM Magazines The 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music. [5]

Track listing

All songs written by Twila Paris, except where noted.

  1. "The Warrior Is a Child" - 4:05
  2. "Forever Eyes" - 3:35
  3. "Clearer Vision" - 4:14
  4. "Do I Trust You" - 4:13
  5. "Covenant Keeper" - 2:46
  6. "The Battle Is the Lord's" - 2:54
  7. "We Bow Down" - 2:43
  8. "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms" (Anthony J. Showalter, Elisha Hoffman) (with guest vocals by Jamie Owens-Collins and Kelly Willard) - 4:18
  9. "To Do Your Will" - 2:41
  10. "Come On In" - 3:59
  11. "Praise Him" - 3:36

Personnel

Production

Charts

Radio singles

YearSingleCCM AC
(peak position)[7]
1984"The Warrior Is a Child"1
1984"Do I Trust You"2
1985"We Bow Down"32
1985"Leaning on the Everlasting Arms"35

Notes and References

  1. Twila Paris : The Warrior Is a Child. 1984. Milk & Honey Records.
  2. Web site: The Warrior Is a Child - Twila Paris. Cross Rhythms.
  3. The Billboard Guide to Contemporary Christian Music . Alfonso . Barry . 2002. registration. 216-17. . 0-8230-7718-7.
  4. Web site: 1985 Dove Award Winners and Nominees. April 3, 1985.
  5. CCM Presents: The 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music . 2006. registration. 136-37. Integrity Publishers. 1-59145-210-4.
  6. News: Inspirational LPs. Billboard. November 10, 1984. 64.
  7. Book: CCM Hot Hits: AC Charts 1978 - 2001 . . 2003 . 1-4107-3294-0 . Brothers . Jeffrey Lee. 167.