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Having already looked at many songs in Gather 3rd edition already, I can skip to this Gospel song by the late Derek W. Campbell, which is in the “Gathering” section of the hymnal. It is interesting in that everything is … Continue reading →

We have stepped into the section of Gather 3rd edition on the theme of unity. This lively song from Argentina is based on Psalm 133 and was written by Pablo D. Sosa. The sheet music can be purchased at GIA … Continue reading →

This song in the peace section of Gather 3rd ed. has a text by Mary Louise Bringle set by Lori True. There is an SATB arrangement for the refrain. It would suit anointings and funerals. The sheet music can be … Continue reading →

This is a song on the theme of peace from Gather 3rd edition by Michael Mahler. This is very sophisticated melody writing that your rarely find in church music. I fear it is more for a choir rather than an … Continue reading →

There are many songs in Gather 3rd edition on the theme of peace, but I have already blogged most of them from other sources. But not this heartfelt gentle text by Fred Kaan, set the the traditional Irish tune ST … Continue reading →

I am still in the social concern section of Gather 3rd edition, where I find a Zimbabwean text set to an Zimbabwean adaption of a traditional English tune, LINCOLNSHIRE POACHER, here arranged by John Bell. That version’s sheet music can … Continue reading →

My survey of songs in Gather 3rd edition that I have not covered already on my blog, has turned up some Tony Alonso songs that I had not come across, which is always a joy. Of the two shining GIA … Continue reading →

This song in Gather 3rd edition is Herman G. Stuemple text, which has been set to SHANTI by Marty Haugen – the tune of “We Walk by Faith“. We are in the social concern section but this song covers more … Continue reading →

I have already blogged this David E. Trueblood text with other settings (here and here), but Gather 3rd edition sets it to EBENEZER by Thomas Williams. The text is here. It is also set to HOLY MANNA, so just so … Continue reading →

This is a Delores Duffner text set to a traditional folk tune FOREST GREEN that Ralph Vaughan Williams turned into a hymn tune. It would be great for any liturgy featuring the feeding the the five thousand. GIA have other … Continue reading →