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Having got to the end of Gather Australia, I’ll put it to one side.  There are a few Eucharist songs in the collection that I haven’t got around to, but not many, and I’ll tidy them up in the future.   … Continue reading →

This is the last song in the book. They chose to end it with a hymn for the New Year. John Bell’s text indeed does suits New Years Day but verses 2, 3 & 4 would make a fine recessional. … Continue reading →

This Australian hymn has a text by Michael and Honor Thwaites and is set to BENNELONG by Robert Boughen.   The text is here (page 3) and Godsongs have more details.

This is another one from RS’s parish that is new to me.  Ricky Manalo has written a hymn suitable for both gathering or leaving. It is very singable but would be a little more so brought down from Ab to … Continue reading →

This one popped up at RS’s parish last week. It is by Scott Soper and would be liturgically apt for Entrance, Communion and Recessional. This one is also child friendly. The sheet music can be purchased at OCP where the … Continue reading →

Entrance: All the Ends of the Earth (Dufford) AOV 1/76 Psalm: Psalm 65 (McKenna) Let all the earth cry out to God with joy. Alleluia Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia No. 1 (Fishel) AOV 1/15 Gifts: A New Commandment (Unknown) Communion: I Have Loved … Continue reading →

John Becker’s very useful litany is not feasible on BIAB as you will adapt it for your local circumstances but it is certainly worth a recommendation nonetheless. The text is here and the sheet music is available at OCP.  

I’ve actually blogged this already under the name of “Tell Out My Soul.” I didn’t realise that until I made a new backing so here it is:

Ryan told me that Trevor Thomson did a modern version of Salve Regina – Hail, Queen of Heaven. Thomson has taken the guts of tune and inserted it into a more metrical version – but he has a lot of … Continue reading →

Entrance: Summoned By Love (O’Brien/Watts) AOV 2/18 Psalm: Psalm 32 (McKenna) Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you. Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia No. 1 (Fishel) AOV 1/15 Gifts: A Trusting Psalm (Bates) AOV 1/115 Communion: Lord, … Continue reading →