Author Archives: maddg

This a song from 2021 by David MacGregor based on John chapter 1. It could be used as an entrance and would be fine in Advent. It’s a lovely song that goes a bit high for me in the chorus. … Continue reading →

This is a reggae song based on Micah 6:6-8 that David MacGregor contributed to the National Council of Churches “Decade to Overcome Violence” in 2004. The sheet music can be downloaded for free at his website. BIAB can do reggae … Continue reading →

David MacGregor has a lot of songs suitable for children. This is a charming rewrite of the ten commandments for children that swings along nicely. The sheet music is free at David’s website. I made backing with BIAB ukelele. This … Continue reading →

I am still in the huge archive of songs written by David Macgregor. This one is a reflective sung prayer in search of closeness to God through finding meaning by action in the world as God’s heart, hands, and voice. … Continue reading →

David MacGregor is not scared of using titles used elsewhere. He is careful to note his lyrics come from St Richard of Chichester and presumably not from Godspell. The tune is delicate and exquisite in its simplicity. The sheet music … Continue reading →

This is a lovely song of challenge that could be used as a recessional. It is by David MacGregor – and I have finally got to the ‘D’s in his huge archive of songs. The sheet music is freely available … Continue reading →

This is an interesting song that was written for a specific occasion by David MacGregor. It was the Frontier Services Centenary Song of Praise. Growing up a Presbyterian we were taught about Flynn of the Inland who set up the … Continue reading →

This is David MacGregor‘s take on Psalm 51, from his huge archive of music. You can get the sheet music there for free. His instructions say this song is to be played reflectively with a light reggae feel. I got … Continue reading →

Entrance: Praise To You O Christ (Farrell) AOV 1/28 Psalm 22 (McKenna) The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. Gifts: The Lord is My Shepherd (Boniwell) AOV 1/26 Communion: Hymn to Christ the King (Hart et … Continue reading →

Entrance: Christ Light, Shining in the Darkness (Grant) CWBII 468 Psalm 127 (McKenna) Happy are those who fear the Lord. Gifts: Bless Our Gifts (Grant) AOVD Communion: One Body In Christ (McKenna) AOV NG 102 Recessional: Shout to the Lord (Zschech) AOV … Continue reading →