Monthly Archives: January 2020

You wouldn’t write a collection of liturgical songs without putting in a Christmas song, and neither would Brian Boniwell, in his collection, Spirit of Love. Joseph gets more verses than Mary in this lovely song, in a break with tradition. … Continue reading →

Twice a year there is an enormous charity booksale at the Brisbane convention centre. I usually go to look for good books and especially hymn books. I didn’t get to go until the last day this year, which meant I … Continue reading →

This is another Brian Boniwell song from his collection Spirit of Love. It is suggested for a wedding. It would have to be a solo vehicle, but I don’t this one succeeds matching the liturgical act as well as the … Continue reading →

Shirley Erena Murray, the great writer of convicting hymn texts of social justice died recently. Known worldwide for such texts as “A Place at the Table” and “Star Child”, her song “Touch the Earth Lightly” is in CWB II. You … Continue reading →

All the songs in Brian Boniwell’s book Spirit of Love have a liturgical purpose, which is certainly obvious here. Interestingly, this song finishes on a verse rather than the chorus, which works as the final line of the second, fourth … Continue reading →

This is obviously the song for Eucharist from Brian Boniwell’s Spirit of Love collection. I hear a vague similarity to David Haas’s “Table Song” . The sheet music says 75 bpm but 100 is more like it. Refrain This is … Continue reading →

This is is another recessional from Brian Boniwell’s Spirit of Love collection. It is in the voice of God, which I gather is frowned on these days but it suits the liturgical action well and is singable as usual. He … Continue reading →

Entrance: Praise To You O Christ (Farrell) AOV 1/28 Psalm 23: Who is the king of glory? It is the Lord! Gifts:  Blessed be Our God  (McKenna) AOV NG 13 Communion: Bread of Life  (Farrell) AOV 1/164 Thanksgiving: Come to … Continue reading →

This Brian Boniwell song from his collection, Spirit of Love, is meant for reconciliation. It would also be fine during Lent or for private reflection. Contact Brian to get the sheet music. ( boniwell@aapt.net.au ) 1 I have strayed from … Continue reading →

All the songs in Brian Boniwell’s collection Spirit of Love have a liturgical use. This one is a stirring recessional with an unusual three line verse form. Contact Brian to get the sheet music. ( boniwell@aapt.net.au ) Refrain Let your … Continue reading →