Husband and wife duo
Alabaster Grace, comprised of Brad Perry, a highly decorated former NASA rocket scientist and now a pastor, and Joanie Perry, a long-time educator, have released their latest single, '
High King of Heaven'.
Written and performed by Joanie and Brad Perry, "
High King of Heaven" was premiered by Alabaster Grace on September 12, 2025, at Historic White Marsh Church in Lancaster, Virginia, where Brad serves as pastor.
The new single is produced by multiple GMA Dove Award winner Chris Bevins (producer and keyboards for Selah, Salvador, Jaci Velasquez, and Christine D'Clario).
In addition to serving as keyboardist, Bevins, in turn, brought in some of Nashville's other finest studio musicians for the recording, including drummer Dan Needham (Amy Grant, Jeremy Camp, Michael McDonald, Sting), guitarist Mike Payne (Casting Crowns, Francesca Battistelli, Mandisa, Lauren Daigle, Natalie Grant), and bassist Jacob Lowery (Gaither Vocal Band, Seth & Nirva).
"
High King of Heaven" is rooted in Scripture and presented in a contemporary style that is appropriate for congregational praise and worship singing.
Watch: Alabaster Grace - High King of Heaven (Official Lyric Video)
The song is based on Psalm 103:19 (NKJV): The LORD has established His throne in heaven, And His kingdom rules over all; John 4:14 (NKJV): And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son as Savior of the world; as well as Hebrews 1:3 (NKJV): (God's Son), who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.
Joanie, Alabaster Grace's primary songwriter and lead vocalist, penned the song, while Brad wrote and played the lead guitar parts and added background vocals. Together, Joanie and Brad crafted the arrangement along with Bevins.
"With a worshipful heart, '
High King of Heaven' is a song of adoration and praise directly to the Lord," says Bevins. "Instruments rise and voices multiply as the song continues, building to a crescendo of drums and voices worshipping at the throne of Jesus. His name is worthy of honor like none other, and Brad and Joanie declare this in harmony together as an offering of praise. Alabaster Grace sets the stage for us to sing new songs of praise, with joyful hearts full of thanks!"
"'
High King of Heaven' came about as the result of our giving praise and honor to God as the Creator and Savior of the world," says Joanie. "With Brad’s background at NASA and his pursuit of astronomy, we desired to write a song that pointed to the majesty of God's creation and our salvation that is offered through Jesus Christ."
"God rules from His throne in heaven, and His creation is seen everywhere," says Brad, who graduated from Liberty University in May 2025 with a Master of Arts in Theological Studies. "'
High King of Heaven' declares both the infiniteness of our creator God and His love for us. He created each of us uniquely to be in relationship with Him and to glorify Him above all else."
In addition to presenting original Christian music, Alabaster Grace Ministries presents programs that focus on Faith and Science at special church functions, conferences, retreats, and other events.
