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My attempts to write song each week based on the readings this week involve ideas mostly from Isaiah 55:6-9 with a nod to the psalm and the gospel. I tried to write something very simple and it is that and … Continue reading →

This song for Lent from Spirit and Song Volume 2 is written by Michael Avolicino. he based it on Matt 4:1-11 and Luke 4:1-13. It has a relaxed refrain and a wordy set of verses so it might be best … Continue reading →

This is another Joshua Blakesley song for Lent from Spirit and Song Vol 2. This is a great rock song but I don’t think it suits an assembly for Lent so if you have praise and worship gatherings in Lent … Continue reading →

This is a Joshua Blakesley song in the Lent section of Spirit and Song Vol 2. It might be useful for private devotion but I can’t see a liturgical role. It’s too personal a song and the tune is just … Continue reading →

I’m still in the Lent section of Spirit and Song Vol 2 and this is song by Charlie Hall. It’s just a verse chorus and bridge really and despite slight odd syncopations might even be singable, the chorus is certainly … Continue reading →

This setting of Psalm 51 by Cyprian Consiglio is a no-brainer for Lent. The verses are somewhat delicate and probably are better for a cantor, but that is a lot of cantoring and little singing for the assembly. I suppose … Continue reading →

This is a challenge.  Setting one of the oldest Christian hymns known, Phillipians 2:6-11, the second reading for this Sunday. This is one of those times when we have to forget the gospel stories and empty tombs etc because we … Continue reading →

From Christmas to Lent is a big step in Spirit and Song Vol 2’s Seasonal Songs, but it takes us to Tom Kendzia’s arrangement of a traditional spiritual. Lent should involve change so I suppose it fits, although I don’t … Continue reading →

I’m in the Christmas songs in Spirit & Song Vol 2 and this one has words by Mary Hochman with a tune by Gerard Chiusano. It has a sweet tune and could be a restrained solo or choir piece in … Continue reading →

This is a Christmas song by Bob Halligan Jnr and Rick Modlin. It is actually singable, but is also pretty bland and I can’t really think why it would be sung instead of a carol that was known by the … Continue reading →