Returning to the presence
of the Lord.

KINGDOM CHORUS ARTIST NEWS · GUEST FEATURE

Some worship songs begin with a declaration. “Returning” begins with a decision: to come back to God and belong to Christ.

Commons Worship’s new single, released November 6, brings Reuben Morgan and Georgia Kate together on a three-minute song for personal reflection and congregational singing. Its language moves from one person’s surrender to a shared response: a community choosing to draw near to the Father.

From one voice to the Church

The song’s opening is direct and personal. As the chorus arrives, that private prayer becomes something a room can sing together. Its invitation recalls Hosea 6:1 and James 4:8: return to the Lord, and draw near to God. The repeated idea of returning gives the song a clear center without asking listeners to know a complicated story first.

There is a welcome simplicity to that movement. Whether someone has drifted from faith, needs a fresh start, or simply wants to refocus their attention in worship, “Returning” offers words for the next step. The song’s ending holds to the same thought: coming back to the presence of the Lord.

Music made for shared worship

Commons Worship says its purpose is to serve local churches with Scripture-grounded songs that people can sing together. The group was formed in Sydney, Australia, by Ben Fielding and Reuben Morgan. “Returning” is part of its monthly series of songs for the local church. Written by Morgan and Charles Starling, it fits that purpose through a short, repeatable refrain and a message that can move from headphones into a church gathering.

Morgan and Georgia Kate are both credited as artists on the recording. Their names sit alongside Commons Worship on the official single listing, which is available now on Spotify and Apple Music. If you are meeting the group for the first time, this is a natural introduction to the music it is making for the Church.

Listen to “Returning” below, then explore more from Commons Worship through its official site.