 The name of the band is inspired by a passage from the book "Mere Christianity" by C. S. Lewis.The band received two Grammy Award nominations, Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for "Kiss Me" and Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album for "Sixpence None the Richer" (1997).Vocalist Leigh Nash described the origin of the band's name on the "Late Show with David Letterman"