Author Archives: maddg

This another song by Michael Herry fms, this time a chant for Lent. Again the sheet music has been put up by the Marists here. It reminds me of a downbeat version of “I Will Survive.” My backing only has … Continue reading →

Michael Herry fms had two songs placed in As One Voice and Lord, to Whom Shall We Go was pretty much a no-brainer for last week’s readings. While tidying up I found some more of his songs that I haven’t … Continue reading →

This hymn was sung at Ryan’s parish recently and it is another one I’d never heard of before. You can get the text and sheet music at Hymnary because Hope Publishing is wonderful and will allow you to make one copy … Continue reading →

This song from The Source New Songs has a distinct Celtic lilt to it and simple spare lyrics that serve it well. It is by Jennifer Atkinson and Robin Mark.  The text is at We Are Worship where you can … Continue reading →

This is a Reuben Morgan song from Hillsong that appeared to me to be a song suitable for private reflection. My backing is therefore somewhat reflective. As usual it appears better known by its alternative title. The text is here. The … Continue reading →

Migrant and Refugee Sunday Entrance: All Are Welcome (Haugen) Psalm 15 (O’Brien) The just will live in the presence of the Lord. Gifts: God of Day and God of Darkness (Haugen) AOV 1/56 Communion: Song of the Body of Christ  (Haas) AOV … Continue reading →

As an antidote to the superficial found in some P&W songs for which I have been making backings, I am taking solace in hymns by John Bell, this one written with his long time writing partner Graham Maule. This song would … Continue reading →

I’ve been tidying up and found some music that I had forgotten about. Since I am overdosing on Praise and Worship music from The Source New Songs at the moment I’m coming up for air and refreshment from the great … Continue reading →

Gael Berberick wrote this Advent song that has been requested by Frenzy Cool. OCP are selling the MP3 & CD but I couldn’t find the sheet music on their site. You can, however, buy it at sheetmusicplus. (Terribly sorry – … Continue reading →

This song by Mark Altrogge is a mid tempo P&W song with an interesting tune that suits a solo voice. The is little enough to the lyrics but at least it has only one title, which is a blessing. The … Continue reading →