"Hope of the Ages" is a song performed by Hillsong Worship, Reuben Morgan and Cody Carnes. The song was released as the lead single to Hillsong Worship's album, These Same Skies, on 20 August 2021.[1] The song was written by Cody Carnes and Reuben Morgan.[2] Jason Ingram and Brooke Ligertwood handled the production of the single.

"Hope of the Ages"
"Hope of the Ages" single cover
Single by Hillsong Worship, Reuben Morgan and Cody Carnes
from the album These Same Skies
Released20 August 2021 (2021-08-20)
GenreContemporary worship music
Length5:10
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Reuben Morgan
  • Cody Carnes
Producer(s)
Hillsong Worship singles chronology
"Fresh Wind"
(2021)
"Hope of the Ages"
(2021)
Cody Carnes singles chronology
"Too Good to Not Believe"
(2021)
"Hope of the Ages"
(2021)
"Firm Foundation (He Won't)"
(2021)
Music video
"Hope of the Ages" (Live) on YouTube

"Hope of the Ages" peaked at No. 49 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart.[3]

Background

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"Hope of the Ages" is a collaborative single by Hillsong Worship, Reuben Morgan and Cody Carnes on 20 August 2021.[4] Morgan shared the story behind the song in CCM Magazine.[5]

Composition

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"Hope of the Ages" is composed in the key of B with a tempo of 99.5 beats per minute and a musical time signature of 6
8
.[6]

Reception

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Critical response

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Jonathan Andre of 365 Days of Inspiring Media gave a positive review of "Hope of the Ages".[7]

Accolades

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Year-end lists
Publication Accolade Rank Ref.
365 Days Of Inspiring Media Top 50 Songs of 2021 33

Commercial performance

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"Hope of the Ages" debuted at number 49 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart dated 4 September 2021.[9]

Music video

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Hillsong Worship published the official music video of "Hope of the Ages" on YouTube on 19 August 2021.[10]

Personnel

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Credits adapted from AllMusic.[11]

  • Cody Carnes — primary artist
  • Garrett Davis — A&R
  • Andrea García — A&R
  • Bruno Gruel — mastering engineer
  • Hillsong Worship — primary artist
  • Jason Ingram — executive producer, producer
  • Brooke Ligertwood — executive producer, producer
  • Sean Moffitt — mixing
  • Reuben Morgan — primary artist
  • Johnny Rays — management

Charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Hope of the Ages"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
US Christian Songs (Billboard)[3] 49

Release history

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Release dates and formats for "Hope of the Ages"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various 20 August 2021 [12]

References

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  1. ^ Clarks, Jessie (20 August 2021). "Hillsong Worship Releases "Hope Of The Ages" - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  2. ^ "Hope Of The Ages | Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music | SongSelect®". SongSelect. CCLI. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Hillsong Worship Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  4. ^ Harper, Blessing (20 August 2021). "Here Are the Video & Lyrics of Hillsong Worship & Cody Carnes' "Hope of the Ages" : News : JubileeCast". JubileeCast. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  5. ^ Cluver, Ross (23 August 2021). "Hillsong Worship Releases Latest Single 'Hope of The Ages' | CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  6. ^ "Hope of the Ages by Hillsong Worship, Cody Carnes". MultiTracks. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  7. ^ Andre, Jonathan (20 August 2021). "Hillsong Worship – Hope of the Ages (feat. Reuben Morgan & Cody Carnes) – Single | 365 Days Of Inspiring Media". 365 Days Of Inspiring Media. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  8. ^ Andre, Joshua (11 January 2021). "BEST OF 2021- PART 1: TOP 50 SONGS OF 2021 | 365 Days Of Inspiring Media". 365 Days Of Inspiring Media. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  9. ^ "Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  10. ^ "Hope Of The Ages (Official Video) - Hillsong Worship with Cody Carnes - YouTube". 19 August 2021. Retrieved 11 October 2021 – via YouTube.
  11. ^ "Hope of the Ages - Cody Carnes, Hillsong Worship, Reuben Morgan | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
  12. ^ "Hope Of The Ages - Single by Hillsong Worship, Reuben Morgan & Cody Carnes on Apple Music". Apple Music. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
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