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Deeper Into You

I am still in the huge archive of songs written by David Macgregor. This one is a reflective sung prayer in search of closeness to God through finding meaning by action in the world as God’s heart, hands, and voice. … Continue reading

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Day by Day

David MacGregor is not scared of using titles used elsewhere. He is careful to note his lyrics come from St Richard of Chichester and presumably not from Godspell. The tune is delicate and exquisite in its simplicity. The sheet music … Continue reading

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Dare to Dream

This is a lovely song of challenge that could be used as a recessional. It is by David MacGregor – and I have finally got to the ‘D’s in his huge archive of songs. The sheet music is freely available … Continue reading

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‘Cross This Land Tonight

This is an interesting song that was written for a specific occasion by David MacGregor. It was the Frontier Services Centenary Song of Praise. Growing up a Presbyterian we were taught about Flynn of the Inland who set up the … Continue reading

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Create in me a Clean Heart

This is David MacGregor‘s take on Psalm 51, from his huge archive of music. You can get the sheet music there for free. His instructions say this song is to be played reflectively with a light reggae feel. I got … Continue reading

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Music for Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Year A 25th/26th November 2023

Entrance: Praise To You O Christ (Farrell) AOV 1/28 Psalm 22 (McKenna) The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. Gifts: The Lord is My Shepherd (Boniwell) AOV 1/26 Communion: Hymn to Christ the King (Hart et … Continue reading

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Music for the Thirty-Third Week in Ordinary Time Year A 18th/19th November 2023

Entrance: Christ Light, Shining in the Darkness (Grant) CWBII 468 Psalm 127 (McKenna) Happy are those who fear the Lord. Gifts: Bless Our Gifts (Grant) AOVD Communion: One Body In Christ (McKenna) AOV NG 102 Recessional: Shout to the Lord (Zschech) AOV … Continue reading

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Music for the Thirty-Second Week in Ordinary Time Year A 11th/12th November 2023

Entrance: Enemy of Apathy (Bell-Maule) AOV 2/75 Psalm 62 (McKenna) My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God. Gifts: Holy Wisdom (Duck) BEACH SPRING Communion: My Soul Is Thirsting (Angrisano) AOV NG 97 Recessional: Send Us Out (Bryant) AOVD *22/10/23 … Continue reading

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Music for the Thirty-First Week In Ordinary Time Year A 4th/5th November 2023

Entrance: To You O God, I Lift Up My Soul (Hurd) AOV 2/14 Psalm 130 (McKenna) In you, Lord, I have found my peace. Gifts: Harvest (Grant) AOVD Communion: Bread for the World (Farrell) Spirit and Song 1/157 Recessional:  Shout to the … Continue reading

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Music for the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time Year A 28th/29th October 2023

Entrance: Gather Your People (Hurd) AOV 1/71 Psalm 17 (McKenna) I love you Lord, my strength. I love you Lord, my strength. Gifts: The Cry of the Poor (Foley) AOV 1/83   Communion: One Body In Christ (McKenna) AOV NG … Continue reading

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