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We’ve Lit a Candle AOVD

I’ll close out my latest trawl through the digital archives at As One Voice with a song from David and Dale MacGregor. This song is a prompt to prayer in the home. I will have to look for more of … Continue reading

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We Thank You for All Your Gifts AOVD

This is a gentle song of thanksgiving, especially suitable for children from Patricia Smith. I could see the children doing actions for this, but I also think its direct simple message is fine for us adults as well. The sheet … Continue reading

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We Receive AOVD

There are still more Patricia Smith songs in the digital archive of As One Voice. This is an unusually contrite song for Eucharist with a special relevance in Lent. The sheet music can be purchased at Willow. Sing along with … Continue reading

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We Have Come AOVD

Erica Marshall’s songs sneak up on you but are always worthwhile. This one, from the AOV digital archive, has various uses in Lent. You can purchase the sheet music at Willow, where you can hear her version of the song. … Continue reading

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We Gather and Remember AOVD

This is another of the wonderful Patricia Smith hymns, this time for Eucharist, from the digital archive of As One Voice. She catalogues many aspects of the meaning of Eucharist. The sheet music can be purchased at Willow. My backing … Continue reading

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The House of the Lord AOVD

This is another song from As One Voice for Kids that remains in Willow’s digital archive for purchase. There is also a snippet of the song to listen to there. It probably is best for children. It is by Elizabeth … Continue reading

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Shout For Joy AOVD

In my survey of songs at As One Voice/Willow in their digital archive I am coming across songs from As One Voice for Kids, which I have never covered, like this song from Nathaniel Ford. The text is based on … Continue reading

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Ready to Shine AOVD

Gen Bryant is a young songwriter who wrote this song for a school graduation with the class of 2019 from Our Lady’s Primary, Craigieburn. There’s a bit of the feel of Hunters and Collector’s Holy Grail in it, which would … Continue reading

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Praise the Holy Name of Jesus AOVD

I am still looking at the previews at As One Voice/Willow to see what they have in their digital archive. This one is a song of praise from Peter Grant. You can only see the refrain at the site but … Continue reading

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No Matter Who You Are AOVD

This is a Patricia Smith song that seems ideal for primary school masses, with its condensed version of the New Testament for verses, and an invitation in the chorus especially for children getting ready for first communion who are overwhelmed. … Continue reading

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