Author Archives: maddg

“How Great is Our God”, music by Ed Cash, words by Chris Tomlin and Jesse Reeves, is No 70 in As One Voice: the Next Generation.  This is designed for stadium worship with acres of swaying arms held aloft. Wouldn’t … Continue reading →

Gina Ogilvie and Monica O’Brien’s song, “Hope is Found Again,” is No69 in AOV NG.  This is lovely simple song that would be useful as part of a second rite service or a funeral.  Gina’s vocal on the CD takes … Continue reading →

No 68 in As One Voice: the Next Generation is “Holy Spirit, Come Now” by Jesse Manibusan.  Does that sound like an order?  Perhaps spiritandsong have the third person of the Trinity at their beck and call.  Or maybe it … Continue reading →

No. 67 in As One Voice: the Next Generation is another song by Michael Mangan called “Holy Spirit Come”. We seem to have used it for confirmation with the kids forever (It can’t be that long – it was only … Continue reading →

This is another excellent Chris de Silva song, “Hold Us, Jesus.” In As One Voice: the Next Generation, you will find it at number 66.  This is another song invoking the presence of Christ that I think makes sense as … Continue reading →

This is another song for Easter if your crowd can handle funk.  I like it. No. 65 AOV NG  “He’s Alive” by Danielle and Mark Lupi from Melbourne. Chorus Raise your hands, lift your voices, Shout it out loud, he’s alive!  … Continue reading →

This is the second song called “Here I Am” and is 64 in As One Voice: The Next Generation.  This one is by Tom Booth and in this case we are singing as God rather as ourselves as we were … Continue reading →

I’m doing this one out of order to have it ready in plenty of time for Easter Sunday.  It is a great new song called “Jesus is Risen” by Monica O’Brien and Gina Ogilvie and is No 82 in AOV … Continue reading →

This is the first of two songs named “Here I Am”, this one by Tony Alonso.  It is No 63 in AOV NG. It’s based on Ps 40 so it might come in handy, especially just as a refrain. Otherwise … Continue reading →

This is a great song. You can buy it in a collection at Litmus Productions. “Hearts on Fire” by Michael Mangan.  AOV NG 62. It’s also one of the few in the book I’ve played a lot, so I can … Continue reading →