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This is one of the few hymns to use the Didache’s call for unity as a resource. F. Bland Tucker is listed as the translator. The text is at Hymnary, although CWB II gets rid of the the archaisms this … Continue reading →

A translation of a C7 Latin Eucharistic text Sancte, venite, Christi Corpus sumite by J M Neale. It came from a manuscript found in an Irish monastry. It is here set to a traditional Irish tune GUSTATE, which is quite … Continue reading →

Readings: Acts 2:1-11; Romans 8:8-17; John 14:15-16 The reading from Acts stops at verse 11 but what follows is interesting. Amazed and confused, they kept asking each other, “What does this mean?” But others made fun of the believers, saying, … Continue reading →

This is an interesting text that convicts the singer of their faithlessness and empty words – at least I hope that it is an examination of our conscience rather than a condemnation of others. It is written by Herman G. … Continue reading →

This is another of the amazing songs with lyrics by James McAuley and music By Richard Connolly. It is included in the collection Year of Grace Music Book available at As One Voice. It is based on Rev 22:17. I … Continue reading →

This is a selection from the (not revised) Grail text of Psalm 51 set by Jennifer O’Brien. Her music is always reliable and singable and this is no exception, although you will need a cantor for the verses. The text … Continue reading →

I struggle with these triumphant texts but I suppose they have a place. This one is written by James E Seddon and the lyrics are here. It is often set to LUX EOI and ABBOT’S LEIGH, but CWB II uses … Continue reading →

This anonymous text based on Matt 11:28 is set to an old Irish tune MISNEACH. I believe it is pronounced MISH-NOCK. I’m a sucker for slow Irish lament and if you are looking for an alternative to the song by … Continue reading →

This is what I wanted CWB II to be – lots of new songs by Australian songwriters. It isn’t. This song, written by Peter Grant, is at least from this millennium and has an uplifting tune to carry his hopeful … Continue reading →

Readings: Acts 1:1-11 Hebrews 9:24-28; 19:19-23 Luke 24:46-53 Luke’s Gospel is full of hospitality and meals and this is where it was all heading. The Lucan community experienced the presence of Christ, and hence his Resurrection, in their meals together, … Continue reading →