Monthly Archives: May 2024

In my survey of the songs from Gather 3 that haven’t found their way into this blog already, I have reached the section for mission and ministry. This is by Tony Alonso, which is always a pleasure, and has the … Continue reading →

This is an African American folk song in Gather 3rd ed. As I noted previously, I should not be surprised that the Gather songs that I haven’t already come across as generally used in Australian churches, are likely to be … Continue reading →

My head is spinning from the number of different translations of this Spanish text (Vs 1 trad. Vs 2-4 Roberto Escamilla). It is in the “Christian Life” section of Gather 3rd ed. and is suitable for a healing mass or … Continue reading →

I suppose it makes sense that many of the songs left over from Gather 3rd ed. that I haven’t blogged from other sources already will be world music (Irish, African, Spanish etc.) This one is traditional Xhosa, but the translation … Continue reading →

Gather 3rd ed. puts this song in the “Christian Life” section but it could easily be a Gathering or Eucharistic hymn. The text is by Ruth Duck and it is set by Lori True in an Celtic style (OK Celtic … Continue reading →

This is a Taizé chant and in Gather 3rd ed. they have the refrain in English, Spanish and Swedish and verses in English and Spanish. It is based on Psalm 63:1-4,7-8 and John 7:37-39 and credited to the Taizé community. … Continue reading →

This fine traditional hymn in Gather 3rd ed. has a text by Herman G. Stuempfle and is set to LAND OF REST. GIA only seems to have a hand bell arrangement now, so you might have to hunt it down … Continue reading →

This Shaker hymn is in in Gather 3rd ed. in the “Christian Life” section. It was written by Joseph Brackett (1979-1882). While a fine old folk song, I can’t think of any use for it in liturgy. I don’t think … Continue reading →

Skipping songs I have already covered, takes us to “Whatever Be the Love” in the “Christian Life” section of Gather 3rd ed. The text is by Mary Louise Bringle and it is set by Lori True. It would work for … Continue reading →

While their friends at OCP set this ancient text to WESTMINSTER ABBEY, which I blogged here, GIA set it to St THOMAS (John Wade). The text is C11 Angularis fundamentum, translated C19 by John Neale. It is in the “Church” … Continue reading →