Monthly Archives: August 2015

As an antidote to the superficial found in some P&W songs for which I have been making backings, I am taking solace in hymns by John Bell, this one written with his long time writing partner Graham Maule. This song would … Continue reading →

I’ve been tidying up and found some music that I had forgotten about. Since I am overdosing on Praise and Worship music from The Source New Songs at the moment I’m coming up for air and refreshment from the great … Continue reading →

Gael Berberick wrote this Advent song that has been requested by Frenzy Cool. OCP are selling the MP3 & CD but I couldn’t find the sheet music on their site. You can, however, buy it at sheetmusicplus. (Terribly sorry – … Continue reading →

This song by Mark Altrogge is a mid tempo P&W song with an interesting tune that suits a solo voice. The is little enough to the lyrics but at least it has only one title, which is a blessing. The … Continue reading →

This is a Marty Haugen song requested by Frenzy Cool. It appears to be directed at his Lutheran audience and there is a nice appreciation of the song here. The rhythmic shifts in the last line work well. The text … Continue reading →

In this song by Darlene Zschech she is blessing God and I’m sure it is appreciated. This song does not do anything to reduce my irrational dislike of most Hillsong music. The text is here and the sheet music is … Continue reading →

This is a lesser known P&W song from Geoff Bullock. It is usually belted out but would repay gentler treatment. The text is in this pdf and the sheet music can be purchased in a collection here. You can hear a … Continue reading →

This is a Dan Schutte song I hadn’t heard of that is used at RS’s parish. It is a (very) forceful song that is a natural for an entrance hymn. The text is here and the sheet music can be … Continue reading →

This song from The Source New Songs is by Geron Davis. It is a midtempo P&W song that sounds like a solo vehicle. As is often the case, it is better known by the subsidiary title. The version in SNS … Continue reading →

This song is also known as “At That First Eucharist” or even “Thou, Who At Thy First Eucharist” has words by William Turton and is set to the tune UNDE ET MEMORES by William Henry Monk. It was used at … Continue reading →