Sow & Tether exists to enrich and excite souls
with the grace and truth of Christ through song.

Sow & Tether exists to enrich and excite souls
with the grace and truth of Christ through song.

GREAT GOD ABOVE BEHELD BELOW

Hinged on Colossians 1, Great God Above is a song that simply preaches the preeminence of Christ.  Our goal with this song is to simply make much of the person and work of Jesus, and to respond to His glory in full submission.  

Thanks to Jared Fox at Fox Den Studios for producing and mixing, and to Joe Causey at Voyager for mastering.  This song was released independently on February 4th, 2022.

WHEN I SURVEY

A pillar of church hymnody for over 300 years, When I Survey heeds the call of Galatians 6:14 and boasts only in the cross of Christ.  Thinking about believers singing this hymn and pondering the cross together for several generations motivated us to breathe some new life into it.  We added a chorus to help tie the verses together for modern audiences, and we’re excited to share it with you as we join in the tradition of singing great gospel-saturated songs that the Church has been singing together for hundreds of years.

Thanks to Jared Fox at Fox Den Studios for producing and mixing, and to Joe Causey at Voyager for mastering.  This song was released independently on August 25, 2021.

GOOD NEWS

This song is meant to shed light on the fact that the good news is always good. Yes for the sinner, but it continues to be good news for the saint. The gospel keeps giving grace to the undeserving, and that should keep us captivated for all of our days!

Thanks to Jared Fox at Fox Den Studios for producing and mixing, and to Joe Causey at Voyager for mastering.  This song was released independently on July 1, 2021.

THE GOODNESS OF THE GOSPEL

Hinging on scriptures such as Matthew 23:27, Philippians 3:8, Mark 16:15, Matthew 6:27, 1 Peter 1:25, Matthew 24:35, Romans 7:19, and Revelation 21:4-5, this song is intended to serve as a sobriety test, a soul examination: Does your heart long for Jesus, or did you say yes to Jesus simply because He could do something for you? The Gospel is not simply transactional, it’s about getting to know and be known by a good, gracious, wonderful God. The goodness of the Gospel is God Himself.

Thanks to Jared Fox at Fox Den Studios for producing and mixing, and to Joe Causey at Voyager for mastering.  This song was released independently on March 24, 2021.

THIS IS THE DAY

An ever-popular verse of scripture, Psalm 118:24 says “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”  2020 was a rough year for everyone as we learned to navigate and felt the impact of a global pandemic, but we’ve been so encouraged watching churches keeping their heads down and doing the hard work of ministry in the midst of such unforeseen circumstances.  This kinetic rock and roll track is meant to serve as a reminder that God is in control, and that our response to that should be joy even if the circumstances are less than ideal. 

Thanks to Jared Fox at Fox Den Studios for producing and mixing, and to Joe Causey at Voyager for mastering.  This song was released independently on January 1, 2021.

NO GOOD

In Romans 7:18, Paul says, “For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out.”  Just a few short verses later in chapter 8 verse 1, he says, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”  This juxtaposition is so difficult to wrap our minds around as Christians because though we have earned the wrath of God (Romans 1:18), He not only absolves us of that guilt, but he also imputes His righteousness to us (2 Corinthians 5:21).  No Good celebrates the mystery of the gospel, God’s grace in saving sinners!  We hope you’ll celebrate with us through this energetic anthem! Thanks to Alan Goodwin for engineering the drums for this song, Jared Fox at Fox Den Studios for producing and mixing, and Joe Causey at Voyager for mastering.  This song was released independently on March 27, 2020.

RESURRECTION LIFE

Colossians 3 calls those who have been raised with Christ to set our minds on things above.  This song reminds us that while we are battling between the now and the “not yet”, while we are facing daily struggles both internally and externally, we have a Savior who is constant and who is seated at the right hand of God, interceding for us.  Our prayer is that this reminder would push the believer to live a life of joy that centers around future glory, so that while we are in the midst of a fallen world, our lives would reflect the hope that we have in a Savior who is making all things new.

GRACE THAT IS GREATER

Grace That Is Greater is our own spin on a classic hymn that beautifully articulates the grace of Jesus!  Though we are ill-deserving, though we all fall short, though we wage war against God by our constant sin, He covers our guilt with His blood and pronounces us as righteous by His amazing grace!  Christian, there is much to be thankful for, and this song celebrates the fact that we can’t out-sin the grace of God!

RED RUNS WHITE

Red Runs White boasts of the joy that Paul commands Christians to have in Philippians 4.  While circumstances may shipwreck our happiness, our joy is found in the finished work of Jesus.  The chorus resounds, “Oh, what a joy to be in Christ”, and our hope is that all those who trust Him for salvation would be able to sing this song, resting in what He has accomplished.  

STILL WATERS

Still Waters explores the deep truths found in Psalm 23 and John 10, that Christ is truly the Good Shepherd!  Our prayer is that this song would cause you to trust more and more in the sovereign King of Kings!

UP FROM THE GRAVE

Up From the Grave celebrates the resurrection of Christ!  Our prayer is that this song would remind you that Christ’s rising should give rest to the tired soul and motivation to a mind without mission.