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'Now thank we all our God'
A great hymn of praise and thanksgiving.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGMuJ4U7zT8 - Lincoln Minster School choir, with beautiful phrasing.(13/09/2024)
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'I cannot tell how He whom angels worship'
Well-crafted hymn, one of those which goes from birth to second coming - set to the beautiful Londonderry Air.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=62wk5KvI7-w - a Songs of Praise recording - lovely, but only the first two verses.www.youtube.com/watch?v=zItma-BlmM8 - Salisbury Cathedral choir, with all four verses.
(12/09/2024)
'Father in Heaven how we Love You'
Not the easiest rhythm for a congregation to get hold of, but a good worship song, whether it gets smoothed out or not!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pWINTctJVc - nice rendering, with the obligatory chorus repeat modulation... plus a nice little twist at the end.(11/09/2024)
'Faithful One, so unchanging'
Well-known and popular chorus.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PjSO5Ihl0M - a long version, but nicely done. Guitar-based.(10/09/2024)
'The Trumpets Sound'
Great fun, and a great excuse to mix in the steel drum sounds prominently.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=izym6R3vlF4 - the original Kendrick recording from Make Way for the Cross(09/09/2024)
'We have a Gospel to Proclaim'
Very trad., but makes a good credal hymn as well as a proclamation. And Fulda is a very well-crafted tune.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ozcqFS3qlo - A Covid-era recording from St Martin in the Fields.(08/09/2024)
'Open the eyes of my heart, Lord'
Great worship song by Paul Baloche, and fun to play too - plenty of ways to do it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwqpKD-qBt4 - Live recording from Maranatha Music.(07/09/2024)
'As the deer pants for the water'
Golden oldies don't come much more golden than this.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=peZudXt9faU - languid, flowing arrangement.www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgKv87rAEE0 - an unusual (wedding band) arrangement of this very familiar song (not least for having only two verses).
(06/09/2024)
'Wonderful grace (that gives what I don't deserve)'
A John Pantry song, well written, and good to keep in repertoire.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdugliaCXUk - a Townend / Phatfish rendering.(05/09/2024)
'The splendour of the King (How great is our God) '
Very popular song of the early 21st century.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBD18rsVJHk - Chris Tomlin recording.(04/09/2024)
'Turn your eyes upons Jesus (Sovereign Grace version)'
Takes the chorus from the old hymn, turns it into a verse, and runs with it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJDELcuYX3g - The SonLife ministries presentation(03/09/2024)
'Turn your eyes upon Jesus'
Useful and pretty timeless worship/prayer 4-liner. (Actually, the chorus from a hymn which fell out of use long before my time.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jR7r0Br_HNs - Hillsong version.(02/09/2024)
'God is Love, let Heaven adore Him'
A fine hymn, full of meaning... which has to be sung to Abbot's Leigh! (So many great 87.87.D tunes, and some people use Hyfrydol for this as well...)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyYWW_P9MH4 - a Songs of Praise recording.(01/09/2024)
'My hope is built on nothing less / Cornerstone'
Successful song which combines large chunks of an old hymn with a new tune and chorus. As with many such songs, the vocal range isn't ideal for congregational singing, but hey, it's great for the band.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvLxZEU02uI - a live Hillsong recording.(31/08/2024)
'A Sovereign Protector I Have'
A fine hymn from 18th century writer Augustus M Toplady (he of 'Rock of Ages'), modernised (slightly) and sung to the gut-stirringly wonderful and beautifully harmonised Welsh tune 'Trewen'.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ONBRS1683I - Metropolitan Tabernacle, London - 3 verse version (we have just the first and last).(30/08/2024)
'Halleluya! we sing Your praises'
Lively praise song, works well as a post-communion / sending out song.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQnrPcPqsKI - a choral take on it.(29/08/2024)
'Angel voices ever singing'
A golden oldie I haven't played for a long time. It used to be such a favourite of one minister I've worked with, I wrote an alternative tune, just for variety. (I called it Angel Tuesday. Perhaps I'll record it sometime - perhaps I won't.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOf3ATIJw18 - from the choir of Norwich Cathedral.(28/08/2024)
'Strength will rise'
Upbeat song, with a strong rhythm and variety of melody.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=egPS5aZZHrg - album recording.(27/08/2024)
'Bless the Lord'
A Kenyan song collected by John Bell. Best sung with a cantor calling 'in the gaps' for engagement - good fun.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3opAaLk9kQ - An example of usage from 'the album of the book'.(26/08/2024)
'Let all the world in every corner sing'
George Herbert and Basil Harwood - a great poet paired with a fine musician - gives you a great hymn. A particularly good choice if you want a short opener.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfXldoDnvq4 - a Songs of Praise recording.(25/08/2024)
'Speak, O Lord, as we come to You'
Townend-Getty opener / pre-Word song.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubRlJj8xkds - The Gettys' official slow-paced take.(24/08/2024)
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