Author Archives: maddg

This is a gospel version of Psalm 27 by Lillian Bouknight. It might be better for choirs. The text is here. I couldn’t find it for sale anywhere but it is in lots of hymnals and there is an arrangement … Continue reading →

This is an interesting song by Felix Goebel-Komala. He has written verses based on Psalm 22 and used as a refrain the text of the chorus of “Amazing Grace”. He set it to his tune PSALM OF HOPE. If you … Continue reading →

This is just Frederick Faber’s “Faith of Our Fathers” but this version in Gather has alternate verses by Joseph R. Alfred. I made a new backing with BIAB fake organ. This YouTube clip has the lyrics in Gather.

This sung blessing from Gather 3rd ed. is by Izuni Shiota from Japan (not credited in Gather), with additional text from Lori True. The tune is called a Japanese folk melody but it is now also credited to Izunia Shiota. … Continue reading →

I am really enjoying the songs of lament, which shows my temprament I suppose. This text by Thomas H. Troeger is uncommonly intelligent – sung poetry for a change. This setting by Sally Ann Morris, MOSHIER, fits it well. The … Continue reading →

This is another fine song of lament from Gather 3rd ed., this time with a text by Ruth Duck set here by Michael Mahler. She based the text on Psalm 10 conveying a plea for justice where none is found. … Continue reading →

I’m in a section of Gather 3rd ed. of songs for lament, so that is very timely. Mary Louise Bringle wrote the words and Lori True the music. This is a song for times of grief, that has two vocal … Continue reading →

Thomas Troeger’s text is like a game in the verse, just listing all the possible names for God you can think of. The refrain calms down a bit. Paul Inwood’s intricate setting is a joy if you can get over … Continue reading →

My blogging continues with Gather 3rd ed., scooping up the songs that I haven’t already come across. This is a simple song by Liam Lawton that works as a mantra or a background to spoken prayer. If you don’t like … Continue reading →

This gospel style song is by Michael Mahler. There is an awful lot of syncopation going on here that might make it a challenge for many assemblies, even if they are comfortable with genre. It would be a lovely solo … Continue reading →