Monthly Archives: July 2021

I am really enjoying the songs of lament, which shows my temprament I suppose. This text by Thomas H. Troeger is uncommonly intelligent – sung poetry for a change. This setting by Sally Ann Morris, MOSHIER, fits it well. The … Continue reading →

This is another fine song of lament from Gather 3rd ed., this time with a text by Ruth Duck set here by Michael Mahler. She based the text on Psalm 10 conveying a plea for justice where none is found. … Continue reading →

I’m in a section of Gather 3rd ed. of songs for lament, so that is very timely. Mary Louise Bringle wrote the words and Lori True the music. This is a song for times of grief, that has two vocal … Continue reading →

Thomas Troeger’s text is like a game in the verse, just listing all the possible names for God you can think of. The refrain calms down a bit. Paul Inwood’s intricate setting is a joy if you can get over … Continue reading →

My blogging continues with Gather 3rd ed., scooping up the songs that I haven’t already come across. This is a simple song by Liam Lawton that works as a mantra or a background to spoken prayer. If you don’t like … Continue reading →

This gospel style song is by Michael Mahler. There is an awful lot of syncopation going on here that might make it a challenge for many assemblies, even if they are comfortable with genre. It would be a lovely solo … Continue reading →

This is a lovely setting of Psalm 25 by Lori True. The verses are clearly for a cantor and even the refrain has a interesting and tricky tune that will test most assemblies. GIA has the the sheet music for … Continue reading →

This is a Carol E. Brown song on the theme of healing and reconciliation. It is certainly singable by an assembly and well worthy of consideration. GIA sell the sheet music and provide the text in the preview there.

This is a lovely song based on Romans 8:35, 38 with a text by Mary Louise Bringle and set by Sally Ann Morris. That said, I’m not sure a tune that alternates 6/4 with 5/4 except when it doesn’t is … Continue reading →

This song in Gather 3rd ed. has a text inspired by Exodus 15 by Susan Briehl and set by Marty Haugen. It is a song of thanksgiving and consolation. GIA has the sheet music and the text is in their … Continue reading →