The new song Wiping Away Every Tear just released today. It is available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, and all other music platforms, or you can click below. As you listen, scroll down and read the inspiration behind this piece. (The “Explicit Lyrics” indication on some music services is an unfortunate error which hopefully will be corrected and removed soon.)
I was inspired to compose and record Wiping Away Every Tear to express the need for hope and healing in times of loss or sadness. During twenty-two years of composing Scripture inspired instrumental music, within my fourteen albums and twenty-one singles there are some melodies and harmonies which “speak” to real life moments when we have tears, distress, or sadness. Hope, healing, and even forgiveness can all be found in time, and are available from God by His grace when we seek Him and ask Him for help. This can also require surrendering or releasing a circumstance to Him. This has helped me make progress toward not being anxious about anything, and experiencing God’s peace which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:6-7).
Fear and anxiety are issues I have faced for much of my life, but God has continued to offer hope and healing. I have found Him faithful to guard and protect, and even bless my heart and life with His goodness and faithfulness. I hope this melody will inspire you and encourage you if you are facing any type of loss or sadness. The verses below were the inspiration behind this song, and have been helpful to me. Wishing you God’s grace and peace today, and in your days ahead, Stanton
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” — Revelation 21:4
“…he will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove his people’s disgrace from all the earth. The Lord has spoken.” — Isaiah 25:8
Stanton,
I really loved “Wiping away every tear”. I have always found this verse to be so comforting as I found your new song!!!
Dear Joe, thank you for your comments and encouragement! I am so glad you enjoyed this new piece and the verses that inspired it. God’s blessings to you! – Stanton
I really enjoyed this, as I do all of your music. There’s some close similarities with the theme to the movie, Interstellar, which is one of my favorite movies of all time. I was curious if it played any part in the inspiration for this song.
Dear Ben, thank you, and I am so glad you enjoy my music! Your question is excellent, and there is another musical story behind this song. I discovered the film “Thin Red Line” (1998) which is a very powerful, slow paced, impactful story from World War II in the Pacific. Hans Zimmer did the film score and the main theme from this film is thought by many to be one of the most incredible pieces scored for film. All I did was use some of the chord patterns, which led to me adding my own chords, and putting my own original melodies on top of these. As I worked on the chords I discovered, as you heard, that “Thin Red Line” has chords Hans Zimmer also used in “Interstellar.” My son and I love science fiction films which have amazing film scores, and “Interstellar” is one of our favorites too. The section with these chords is hopeful emotionally as it ascends. Thank you again, and God bless you! – Stanton
To me, this music reflects the pain and suffering happening in the world right now, but the wonderful news is God IS going to “Wipe away every tear”.
This song is so comforting. Jesus said, whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.
Each note reminded me that He is Always with us, even when we are feeling insecure/
God Bless you and your family
Dear Barbara, thank you so much for your encouraging words. I am grateful this new song is such a blessing to you. May you continue to know God’s peace, comfort, and hope in the days ahead. Grace and Peace, Stanton