Author Archives: maddg

Since it is Pentecost today it is well worth noting this text by Owen Alstott set to “Hymn to Joy” that was used at Ryan’s parish. Since the you know the tune today is a good day to sing along … Continue reading →

I noted this new song for Ascension that was used at RS’s parish recently (for Ascension funnily enough). It is by Rick Modlin and Robert Feduccia and I think it is fair enough song for Eucharist any week but does relate especially to the … Continue reading →

Continuing my seemingly endless survey of Voices As One Vol 2, I can skip: 294 In the Light… as I have blogged that already. 295 is another pop song from David Yackley who writes in a devotional style mostly suitable … Continue reading →

Ethan’s parish used this song recently. It is an oddity in that Michael Card and John Thompson have written a bilingual Hebrew/English text. The text is here. It’s a psalm of praise I suppose, but it sounds a solo vehicle. It … Continue reading →

A light funk psalm of praise from Ed Bolduc. Your assembly will need to be very syncopation tolerant to participate here. The sheet music can be purchased at WLP where the text is in their sample. My backing is funky … Continue reading →

This message might get lost in the comments section so I’ll put it up here for comment: Does anyone have the hymn for Solemnity of Sts Peter and Paul in the Liturgy of the Hours? The hymn is “What fairer … Continue reading →

Entrance: Send Down the Fire (Haugen) AOV 2/164 Psalm 103 (McKenna) Lord, send out your spirit and renew the face of the earth. Gospel Acclamation: Celtic Alleluia (O’Carroll/Walker) AOV 1/13 Gifts: Holy Spirit of Fire (Mangan) Communion: We Are Many Parts (Haugen) AOV … Continue reading →

This is a fine solo vehicle from David Yackley.  The text reads like a personal prayer and I doubt it has any liturgical use. The often cliched bridge into the key change and refrain is more effective than usual here. … Continue reading →

Mary at Godsongs noted this text set to THAXTED (hooray for Holst) for Ascension by Adam Wood. The music is at his site.   Sing along for Ascension.   Do not stand and stare in wonder unto the sky above. … Continue reading →

This is a gospel style setting of Psalm 95 by W. Clifford Petty. I think every composer has had a crack at this one but if your assembly does gospel then this is the one for you. The sheet music … Continue reading →