Author Archives: maddg

“Open the Eyes of My Heart” is also in AOV NG so I’ve already blogged that song here. That gets me to this wonderful song with a text by Genevieve Glen OSB set to music by Scot Crandal. This song … Continue reading →

This song by Chris Muglia has a text that could have useful for an assembly to sing, but the fiddly tune means it is a solo vehicle I’m afraid, although the refrain may be a possibility. Bringing us into the … Continue reading →

Entrance: Come to the Water (Andersen) AOV 1/74 Psalm: Springs of Salvation (Andersen) Gifts: Blessed Be Our God (McKenna) AOV NG 13 Communion: Gather Your People (Hurd) AOV 1/71 Song of the Body of Christ (Haas) AOV 1/27 Thanksgiving: God Has Chosen Me … Continue reading →

A lot of these songs in the prayer and devotion section of Spirit & Song Vol 2 are in the uncomfortable genre of love songs to Jesus. This song by Matt Maher is no exception and I think needs very … Continue reading →

This is another song in which Sara Hart channels James Taylor, this time with the assistance of Angus McDonell for the tune. The whole song is gently syncopated so probably a solo vehicle. It’s a nice song. The text is … Continue reading →

A psalm-like sung prayer by Matt Maher suitable for solo use or adoration. The text is at spiritandsong where the sheet music can be purchased for download. Matt Maher: Live with others joining in: A cover:

A prayer from Cardinal Newman: Dear Jesus, help me to spread your fragrance everywhere I go; Flood my soul with your spirit and life; Penetrate and possess my whole being so completely That all my life may be only a … Continue reading →

This prayer by Ken Canedo is a chant in the snippet at spiritandsong, but Ken Canedo’s version is less obviously so. The text from 2 Cor 5:15, 12:7-10 is at the spiritandsong link above where the sheet music can be purchased … Continue reading →

This song by Sarah Hart and Kevin B. Hipp is a gentle prayer that could conceivably be sung by an assembly. The text is at spiritandsong where the sheet music can be purchased for download. You can listen to the … Continue reading →

Entrance: We Three Kings Psalm 71 (Fort) Lord, Ev’ry nation on earth will adore you. Gifts: Open My Eyes (Manibusan) AOV 1/166 Communion: The First Noel Take and Eat (Russell) AOV 2/162 Thanksgiving: Star Child (Shirley Erina Murray – Carlton R. Young) … Continue reading →