Monthly Archives: May 2022

Rex in Queensland wanted a backing for this song his group is singing soon. The author of the text is unknown. It has numerous settings to choose from. Mary at Godsongs has looked at this but I don’t think the … Continue reading →

This is a solo song in the voice of Jesus that would lead to contemplation. It is from the Iona Community’s Heaven Shall Not Wait. The tune by John Bell is a dramatic piece that would be suitable in a … Continue reading →

This song from the Iona community is more the occasion for a short theatrical mime than suitable for liturgy. A cantor sings the verses and the last refrain and the actors each of the other refrains. It is a well … Continue reading →

While I was fussing over settings for the Exsultet, I mentioned I hadn’t heard Erica Marshall’s version. Fiona Dyball (who knows about these things) has come to the rescue, letting us see what was going on at the Immaculate Conception … Continue reading →

OK, I’ve finally made it to the exciting title track of Heaven Shall Not Wait. This is a great and disturbing hymn. Read the text here or listen to the piece and you will see why. The traditionally styled majestic … Continue reading →