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'Praise to the Lord, the Almighty'
A fine German hymn with a good (Joachim Neander) tune. A standard traditional opener.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhQi4yWTUBY - sung by the choir of King's College Cambridge.(01/03/2026)
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'My life flows on in endless song'
There are many variations on this old hymn:- we use the version published in "I will not Sing Alone", from Wild Goose. Robert Lowry was in a different league to most of the late 19th century evangelical hymn writers and composers, and this song illustrates the point.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BifkC92nT8 - a quite different version to the one we use - by a church choir from Oakland CA, nicely done.(28/02/2026)
'May the fragrance of Jesus'
One of Graham Kendrick's call and response worship songs.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlUsGfXo8Ww - this recording waits until the second verse to include both parts.(27/02/2026)
'Lamb of God, Holy One'
A Chris Bowater song, typically 'musical', and with a powerful second half.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHtmKXrReBg - "From the album The Passion, by Heart of Worship", it says in the description.(26/02/2026)
'We bow down and confess'
Different to our arrangement, but the harmony is very similar...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tblhqgHfVrI - opening verse is beautifully done.(25/02/2026)
'Cleanse me, O God'
A good song to use with prayers of confession. Musically, it works well with open chords on the guitar.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ve-UyHjAnPU(24/02/2026)
'Travelling the Road to Freedom'
Thought-provoking song. To date, only sung to rather than by our congregation.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUEZP0P95-M - a lockdown recording by members and friends of Ferryhill Parish Church.(23/02/2026)
'Here I am, a sinner free'
Not one of Matt Redman's more widely-known songs, but one worth keeping in repertoire.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNBoSL4qquM - a Soul Survivor recording. Nicely done, but a rare example of one I'd like to slow down a bit.(22/02/2026)
'There's a wideness in God's Mercy'
The Geoff Baker song of this title.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_yJOWBLVGo - church service recording from Dromore, N Ireland, with piano and organ accompaniment.(13/02/2026)
'As we bring our songs of love today (How Long?)'
Passionate song of commitment, witness, and longing for justice.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CwxN7EqWGA - Live recording by and from Graham Kendrick.(12/02/2026)
'Brother let me be your Servant'
Now more often known as 'Brother, sister, let me serve you'.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL3vStmoMDw - here's the man who wrote it (Richard Gillard), singing and accompanying himself on the guitar.(11/02/2026)
'Though I feel afraid (of territory unknown)'
Easy to pigeon-hole this song for overseas mission, but it deserves wider usage that that. Also, the brilliant and powerful chorus can be used on its own, or with other material.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f32uz50sOD4 - live recording.(10/02/2026)
'Were I the perfect child of God'
A good song for baptisms. But if you change the first 4 lines of the last verse, it can also be at other times. Example, for communion:-
Redeemed by grace, I now would dare,
To meet with Christ, this meal to share,
Together, as we all declare
We're followers of Jesus.
(09/02/2026)
'The Kingdom of God is Justice and Joy'
A useful piece of repertoire which I was introduced to through "Hymns for Today's Church".
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOrkdW5NAM0 - from St Barnabas Church, Dulwich.(08/02/2026)
'For the Joys and for the Sorrows'
Useful and well written song - the sure touch of Graham Kendrick.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYxSXHgMFmg - Mr Kendrick himself - a 2011 recording of this 1990s song.(07/02/2026)
'Open our eyes, Lord'
One of those ever-useful four liners.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eerjElgk4Dg - a very full and strong rendering.www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZsZkB-HcyE - a longer recording, with a more gentle approach.
(06/02/2026)
'O Lord Hear my prayer'
A Taize chant, good for responses in any prayers of intercession/petition.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKyU5BIlxc0 - used here in a way that's true to its original purpose, as an extended meditation.(05/02/2026)
'In the Lord I'll be ever thankful'
Taize song of thanksgiving and praise - which we tend to use as an offertory song.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJUurFGkjyM - short but lovely.www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjZsXCZX8f4 - a longer version - an album recording.
(04/02/2026)
'You are beautiful beyond description'
A worship song by Mark Altrogge. Lends itself to guitar in A, a gently driving rhythm with a persistent open A in the bass at the start.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkKHhNIySd0 - a different approach, finger-picked (in G) on a classical guitar. Nicely done.(03/02/2026)
'Meekness and majesty'
Powerful and thoughtful song from Mr Kendrick. Useful for communion and in Lent / Holy Week.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gtt52JEW_Zo - Graham Kendrick recording.(02/02/2026)
'Alleluia, Sing to Jesus'
The words of W C Dix's great hymn get sung in various different orders. Hyfrydol isn't the only tune used for it, but it's increasingly common - and why not!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rmz-W733sz4 - a regular recording of a church closing hymn.(01/02/2026)
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