Monthly Archives: May 2017

Ryan will singing this at a wedding this weekend.  I only knew of Norbet’s setting of Ruth and that one has a recitation to deal with, so this one has to be worth a look. David Haas has written a … Continue reading →

This is Feargal King’s setting of Psalm 122 in Voices As One Volume 2..  It has three different tunes for the verses the cantor has to learn.  There are harmony lines in the refrain and second verse.  The third verse … Continue reading →

Having got to the end of Gather Australia, I’ll put it to one side.  There are a few Eucharist songs in the collection that I haven’t got around to, but not many, and I’ll tidy them up in the future.   … Continue reading →

This is the last song in the book. They chose to end it with a hymn for the New Year. John Bell’s text indeed does suits New Years Day but verses 2, 3 & 4 would make a fine recessional. … Continue reading →

This Australian hymn has a text by Michael and Honor Thwaites and is set to BENNELONG by Robert Boughen.   The text is here (page 3) and Godsongs have more details.

This is another one from RS’s parish that is new to me.  Ricky Manalo has written a hymn suitable for both gathering or leaving. It is very singable but would be a little more so brought down from Ab to … Continue reading →

This one popped up at RS’s parish last week. It is by Scott Soper and would be liturgically apt for Entrance, Communion and Recessional. This one is also child friendly. The sheet music can be purchased at OCP where the … Continue reading →

Entrance: All the Ends of the Earth (Dufford) AOV 1/76 Psalm: Psalm 65 (McKenna) Let all the earth cry out to God with joy. Alleluia Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia No. 1 (Fishel) AOV 1/15 Gifts: A New Commandment (Unknown) Communion: I Have Loved … Continue reading →

John Becker’s very useful litany is not feasible on BIAB as you will adapt it for your local circumstances but it is certainly worth a recommendation nonetheless. The text is here and the sheet music is available at OCP.  

I’ve actually blogged this already under the name of “Tell Out My Soul.” I didn’t realise that until I made a new backing so here it is: