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I have blogged a different arrangement of this already (Christopher Walker for OCP), but I’d lay odds John Bell did it first. This is his version of a traditional Cameroon song. GIA also have a Marty Haugen arrangement that uses … Continue reading →

This is a rousing recessional from Gather 3rd ed. by Chris De Silva. He dedicated it to a priest in Uganda, and his version might be in an African style or even like Peter Gabriel, although it sounded more Indian … Continue reading →

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 →