Monthly Archives: August 2015

This was in a neglected pile of music and I have no recollection of playing it at all. It is by  James V Marchionda OP and if you need a gospel communion hymn in 9/8 time you’ve  found it.   … Continue reading →

Martin E. Leckebusch wrote the text and it is set to Song of Joy by Beethoven. There is a sample of the lyrics here and you know the tune. I’ll put up a backing anyway.

This is another of the Michael Herry fms songs that have been put up on the internet by the Marists.  The sheet music is here. There are actually two whole discontinued albums to use available at the Marist’s site. My … Continue reading →

This is a chant like song with a lot of repetition written by Suzette Thorndycraft and originating in the Vineyard group of churches. Vineyard have the text, lead sheet and sheet music, as well as the song to listen to. … Continue reading →

This another song by Michael Herry fms, this time a chant for Lent. Again the sheet music has been put up by the Marists here. It reminds me of a downbeat version of “I Will Survive.” My backing only has … Continue reading →

Michael Herry fms had two songs placed in As One Voice and Lord, to Whom Shall We Go was pretty much a no-brainer for last week’s readings. While tidying up I found some more of his songs that I haven’t … Continue reading →

This hymn was sung at Ryan’s parish recently and it is another one I’d never heard of before. You can get the text and sheet music at Hymnary because Hope Publishing is wonderful and will allow you to make one copy … Continue reading →

This song from The Source New Songs has a distinct Celtic lilt to it and simple spare lyrics that serve it well. It is by Jennifer Atkinson and Robin Mark.  The text is at We Are Worship where you can … Continue reading →

This is a Reuben Morgan song from Hillsong that appeared to me to be a song suitable for private reflection. My backing is therefore somewhat reflective. As usual it appears better known by its alternative title. The text is here. The … Continue reading →

Migrant and Refugee Sunday Entrance: All Are Welcome (Haugen) Psalm 15 (O’Brien) The just will live in the presence of the Lord. Gifts: God of Day and God of Darkness (Haugen) AOV 1/56 Communion: Song of the Body of Christ  (Haas) AOV … Continue reading →