Author Archives: maddg

I’m finding a lot of the Gather 3rd ed. songs that I haven’t covered before are from TAIZE. This one is a canon and a joyful hymn of praise. It was written by Jacques Berthier. I’m struggling to find the … Continue reading →

This should be the anthem of every church musician. The insightful text is by Fred Pratt Green and the stirring tune, ENGELBERG, was written by Charles V. Stanford. The text and sheet music are available at Hope Publications. A choral … Continue reading →

This song from Gather 3rd edition is a dignified, restrained song of praise. It was written by Bob Moore with a text based on Romans 11:36-36. The tune benefits by taking it slowly. The guitar version I have puts a … Continue reading →

I am working my way through Gather 3rd ed. skipping the songs I have already covered. I am still finding exceptional hymns that are new to me and this one with words and music by John Bell is extraordinary. The … Continue reading →

This song from Gather 3rd edition is a joyful song of praise from Marty Haugen. He based the text on Psalm 146. The sheet music that you can buy at GIA (the text is in their preview there) has an … Continue reading →

This song from Gather 3rd edition was written way back in 1958 by Pablo Sosa from Argentina. GIA say it is a choral piece but it does sound such a fun song to sing, if your assembly wishes to express … Continue reading →

This TAIZE chant from Gather 3 is attributed to the TAIZE community, rather than Jacques Berthier, for a change. The text is based on Psalm 136 and Luke 1:68-79. It has Polish, Spanish and English texts with many alternative verses … Continue reading →

Goodness, a Marty Haugen song I haven’t heard before. This is an uplifting song of joy for times when that might be hard to find. The verses are designed as call and response between a cantor and assembly but it … Continue reading →

This is an interesting take on the Beatitudes with the sort of positive affirmation that doesn’t seem to be about much any more. Ah the 60s… It would make a great song for sending forth even when the text from … Continue reading →

This is only for Australia. Entrance: Summoned By Love (O’Brien/Watts) AOV 2/18 Psalm 63 (McKenna) My soul clings to you; your right hand holds me fast. Gifts: The Cry of the Poor (Foley) AOV 1/83   Communion:  Come to the … Continue reading →