Author Archives: maddg

This song by Chris Muglia is distinguished from many of the others in this section of Spirit & Song Vol 2 in that it is singable by an assembly. It could even pass for a gathering song at that, and … Continue reading →

I have no idea what to make of this solo vehicle by Curtis Stephan. Is it just a rocked up version of Al Jarreau’s “Mornin”? The text is at spiritandsong where the sheet music can be purchased for download. You … Continue reading →

This is a more sensible song – this time by Sarah Hart and Kevin B. Hipp. The refrain would even be singable in a Coldplay sort of way by an assembly if you could find a liturgical use for it. … Continue reading →

This is a very hard rock song by Delirious? and written by Martin Smith and Stuart Garrard. Definition of “glorious” (from Dictionary.com) adjective 1. delightful; wonderful; completely enjoyable: to have a glorious time at the circus. 2. conferring glory : … Continue reading →

More Matt Maher.  He is in more reflective mode this time but he does say “thank you” a lot, which is nice. It has a nice two handed bridge. The text is at spiritandsong where the sheet music can be … Continue reading →

More P&W goodness from Matt Maher. As a rock song you forgive cliched lyrics and close enough rhymes I suppose. It has song fun pop tropes (deeper and deeper etc) but the ending could be a let down. The text … Continue reading →

Entrance: Emmanuel (Angrisano) SAS 2/290 Candle: All is Wonder (Watts) AOV NG 4 Psalm: To You O God I Lift Up My Soul (Hurd) AOV 2/14 Gifts: Gentle Woman (Landry) Communion: You Are Mine (Haas)  AOV 2/2 Sing Out Earth and Skies (Haugen) AOV 2/32 … Continue reading →

Like most of the P&W songs in Spirit & Song this one is too individualist to be considered for liturgy, but that it isn’t what it is written for.  It is a rock song suitable for jumping up and down … Continue reading →

This is lovely song by Sarah Hart and Sam Mizell. I trying to think which James Taylor song has been purloined here, but perhaps it’s just an amalgam. It’s a nice song but it would be better if Mr Taylor … Continue reading →

A P&W meditation by Bart Millard of the band “Mercy Me”. I gather this song is insanely popular and has been covered by everyone. Text here. The sheet music is available from various sellers on the net including musicnotes. My … Continue reading →