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'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.(27/09/2026)
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'There is a Redeemer'
Works well after communion - and at other times. A song we know very well: I like to pull it around, and the congregation is ready for it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUqfdaCLm0Y - a very steady Robin Mark take on the famous Melody Green song.(26/09/2026)
'Your word is a lamp unto my feet'
Beautiful and moving song by Amy Grant. Needs to be piano based. I rather like an old-fashioned electric piano kind of sound for this. Also, the middle section is a gift if you're playing bass.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=npWJZwgmKMo - this version by the Maranatha Singers.(25/09/2026)
'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.(24/09/2026)
'All my Days'
Makes a great opener, and the chorus lends itself to improvisation.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEiZ2RlPQeo - a live recording from Stoneleigh.(23/09/2026)
'Even though I walk through the valley (Never Let Go)'
A good song, though the vocal range is too wide for good congregational singing, so the verses need to be well-enunciated by a lead singer, with the focus on bringing the congregation along with the rest of it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFIDj5QF1vI - a Matt Redman recording.(22/09/2026)
'Strength will rise'
Upbeat song, with a strong rhythm and variety of melody.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=egPS5aZZHrg - album recording.(21/09/2026)
'Lead us, Heavenly Father, Lead us'
A good Trinitarian hymn, which is also co-opted for occasions when state and church mix.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGsvbqErM2A - a Songs of Praise recording, from a parade service.(20/09/2026)
'Love is the touch of intangible joy'
A useful lyric: we sing it to Slane, which works well although it does squeeze out an opportunity for another.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlBAX0cCKeI - a Naxos recording (Lori True)(19/09/2026)
'Give thanks with a grateful heart'
Useful golden oldie - though I've always played my own version of it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=047xtru0ZR0 - playing it straight(18/09/2026)
'On the Cross'
Standard communion repertoire - one of Geoff Baker's more well-known songs. It's very hard to find recordings of Geoff Baker songs on Youtube, or I'd feature more.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdHGc4ncZAg - we have several songs from this album in repertoire.(17/09/2026)
'This is the body of Christ'
A short song for use during communion.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTrdJTGgN40 - lovely arrangement with choir and a little instrumental decoration.(16/09/2026)
'Mayenziwe'
Your will be done on earth, O Lord.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ6Gkdb4_Bk - a very choral performance.(15/09/2026)
'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.)(14/09/2026)
'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.(13/09/2026)
'To be in Your presence'
Quality song by Noel Richards - works for me with a keyboard (electric piano) or guitar lead.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=typ7cueKdT4 - album recording.(12/09/2026)
'I, the Lord of Sea and Sky'
Top-drawer song by Dan Schutte: along with Bernadette Farrell, he's one of the best Catholic songwriters who is widely known across Protestant / non-conformist denominations.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgLwH5RdtPk - a Songs of Praise recording (a verse short) - and an interesting arrangement. Includes roughly the same echo line I use in the chorus, too.www.youtube.com/watch?v=6grXk3e5bs0 - another Songs of Praise recording - a bit quicker, so they fit in 3 verses. A more conventional accompaniment, and a different chorus echo.
(11/09/2026)
'Hide me now (under Your wings)'
Another Reuben Morgan song that has added to the richness of expression in worship. And great to play keyboard in.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv3eJgqq2aw - solo voice and guitar (mainly), nicely done.www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FrEmqyM4-k - Hillsongs live recording (loud and extended).
(10/09/2026)
'Living under the shadow of His wing'
A great song. You can't beat the Geoff Baker arrangement of this, but unfortunately, I can't find a recording on the Web.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB17ibKf3XU - nicely sung.(09/09/2026)
'I heard the voice of Jesus say'
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rr_4M5LQLo - sung by the choir of Manchester Cathedral, with a flourish.(08/09/2026)
'Purify my Heart'
Powerful top-drawer song by Brian Doerksen.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IvXA0yRDwY - making good use of the electric piano, which is my choice of instrument for this one too.(07/09/2026)
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