A Soul-Soothing Album

What You Need to Know

After years of leading worship and songwriting within Bethel Music, Do Not Go Gentle (Live) marks Noah Paul Harrison's debut full-length solo album. The eight-track album gives listeners a more personal look into Harrison's faith and spiritual journey, touching on themes of surrender, dependence, perseverance and trusting God through difficult seasons.

Rather than simply offering songs to sing along with, Harrison uses this project to share personal reflections on what it looks like to follow God when life doesn't always make sense. The result is a worship album that feels deeply personal while still leaving room for listeners to find their own stories within the lyrics.

What It Sounds Like

The melodies of each song are mellow and stripped down in a beautiful way that increases the impact of the lyrics. The live setting adds warmth to the project without taking away from its intimate feel. Instead of relying on huge, explosive worship moments, Harrison allows the songs to breathe, giving the listener the opportunity to take in every word.

Opposite of Bethel Music's congregational worship songs, the songs are more on the autobiographical side allowing listeners to relate to Harrison's spiritual journey. There is a vulnerability throughout the album that makes it feel less like simply listening to a collection of worship songs and more like being invited into a personal conversation about faith.

Spiritual Highlights

The lyrics of each song are beautifully thought out, weaving scripture together with authentic emotion. It's a combination of praise and worship with themes of surrender and total dependence on God.

One of the album's strength's is its honesty about difficult seasons. Rather than avoiding pain, uncertainty or weakness, Harrison repeatedly points listeners back to the faithfulness of God in the middle of those circumstances. Songs like "My Honor to Need You -- Live" serve as a reminder that needing God isn't a weakness, it's part of what it means to walk with Him.

Best Song on the Record

The lyrics of "He Wasted Nothing -- Live" stood out to me the most during my first listen. It's a beautiful reminder that God doesn't waste any of our pain and suffering in life.

"With every tear cried, and every heartache/There You were right there with me/There You were turning my mourning into dancing/You lifted off my heavy shame/You've given me a garment of praise, a garment of praise."

The song captures one of the album's most powerful themes: God can bring purpose and redemption from experiences we may wish we could erase. The combination of Harrison's vulnerable lyrics and the song's gentle musical arrangement makes it one of the most memorable songs on the record.

For Fans Of

Bethel Music, UPPERROOM, Paul McClure

Final Word

Do Not Go Gentle (Live) is a soul-soothing album. The lyrical depth of each track combined with the soft melodies creates a listening experience that feel both intimate and deeply comforting. It's a reminder that even in seasons of uncertainty, God is faithful, present and worth of our trust.

The album is ultimately a reminder that surrender doesn't mean having everything figured out. Sometimes it means acknowledging our need for God and continuing to trust Him one day at a time. Do Not Go Gentle (Live) gives listeners space to do exactly that--slow down, reflect, worship and remember that God is present even in the hardest seasons.

For a debut full-length project, Harrison offers something that feels genuine, thoughtful and deeply personal. Do Not Go Gentle (Live) is more than an album to listen to; it's an invitation to rest in God's presence and keep going, even when the road ahead is uncertain.