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'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.(30/09/2023)
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'Mayenziwe'
Your will be done on earth, O Lord.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ6Gkdb4_Bk - a very choral performance.(29/09/2023)
'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.(28/09/2023)
'Sing Praises all you peoples'
Or, Laudate omnes gentes. A Taizé chant of praise.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NQsqK_hMkI - in English, with a good range of variation of expression. There are 15 seconds of silence at the start which might have you checking your audio.www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2IBCcx77LQ - from Taize, and in Arabic.
(27/09/2023)
'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.(26/09/2023)
'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.(25/09/2023)
'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(04/09/2023)
'I shall praise You O God from my soul'
A Psalm 138 paraphrase by John Bell. Makes a good opener.
www.facebook.com/Tayport-Parish-Church-Fife-493775640806987 (...) - a trio from Tayport Parish Church.(03/09/2023)
'Thy hand O God has guided'
The hymn Thornbury was written for, and if you're going to use it, you wouldn't want to use any other tune, really.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLQk7m7Edzg - a recording from Blackburn Cathedral, who do the sort of thing you'd expect them to do on the last verse.(02/09/2023)
'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.(01/09/2023)
'In Christ Alone'
Classic Townend - with Keith Getty.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjiiF83q7G0 - an a cappella version, beautifully sung.(31/08/2023)
'Strength will rise'
Upbeat song, with a strong rhythm and variety of melody.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=egPS5aZZHrg - album recording.(30/08/2023)
'Peace I Leave'
Short song, which I find useful post-communion. Rich harmonies make it good for improvising around.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7ODV4bkAHM - from the album of the book - 'The Truth that sets us free'(29/08/2023)
'The love of God comes close'
A communion song, or leave a verse out and use it at other times.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j66_juHbJs - solo voice and guitar.(28/08/2023)
'Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven'
Magnificent hymn - Henry Lyte was a great writer and Goss's tune is one of those for which you can't beat a good pipe organ.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx1eMwlDFb8 - from the choir of Westminster Abbey. Great last verse but only four altogether.www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jbVNquFuZs - here's a five verse version, thanks to the Metropolitan Tabernacle, London.
(27/08/2023)
'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.(26/08/2023)
'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'.(25/08/2023)
'All Who are Thirsty (Come Lord Jesus, Come)'
Song with a gentle opening and a powerful chorus that you can build on.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaqwB1K0ggA - gets taken down to the right level after the introduction.(24/08/2023)
'Say the word '
Song of encounter and healing from Stuart Townend. In terms of accompaniment, less is more.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUZ2ccaRCkQ - studio recording.(23/08/2023)
'Christ's is the World'
A song of challenge and hope.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTIwZ3XNyEY - a Songs of Praise recording, shortened. (With the choir of Liverpool Met., rather than congregation.)(22/08/2023)
'As we are gathered'
A golden oldie, but still useful - either near the top of a service, or leading into communion.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCdD5Ouq-2Q - an interesting arrangement.(21/08/2023)
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