This is the song that started the whole project. I love the sound of a gospel choir, with all its earthy passion, so it was a real thrill for me to work with these fine singers. The lyrics say that whenever we stand in the presence of God, we're on holy ground. But since God is all around us, that would make every inch of this beautiful planet holy ground. Produced by Barbra Streisand and Mervyn Warren Arranged and Conducted by Mervyn Warren Piano: Mervyn Warren Drums: J.R. Robinson Bass: Reggie Hamilton Hammond B-3 Organ: Byron Smith Percussion: Peter Michael Escovedo III Choir: Maxi Anderson, Alfie Durio-Silas, Kristle Murden, Bridgette Bryant-Fiddmont, Jessica Williams, Lynn Davis, Carmen Twillie, Maxine Waters-Willard, Carmen Carter, Yvonne Williams, Bobette Jamieson-Harrison, Lynne Fiddmont-Linsey, Carl Graves, David Thomas, Richard Jackson, Willie Wheaton, Jeff Ramsey, Fred White Recorded by Frank Wolf Mixed by Dave Reitzas Published by Meadowgreen Music Co./Songchannel Music Co. All rights administered by EMI Christian Music Publishing (ASCAP)

When I walked through the doors I sensed his presence And I knew this was a place where love abounds For this is a temple the God we love abides here And we are standing in his presence On holy ground We are standing on holy ground And I know there are angels all around Let us praise, praise God now, praise him anyhow For we are standing in his sweet presence On holy ground In his presence I know there is joy beyond all measure And at his feet sweet peace of mind can still be found For when we have a need he is still the answer Reach out and claim it for we are standing On holy ground We are standing on holy ground And I know there are angels all around Let us praise, praise God now, praise him anyhow For we are standing in his sweet presence On holy ground

Written by Geron Davis