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Blessed Are You

This is from John Burland‘s We Follow Jesus. I can’t see any changes in the sheet music from the version in “Into the World”, but I will include it here for completeness. It makes sense to include a Beatitudes song … Continue reading

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The Kingdom of God

I’ve been looking at John Burland‘s latest collection, We Follow Jesus. This one is an uptempo song teaching about the Kingdom. The text makes it suitable for liturgies with readings about the Reign of God, and it is easy to … Continue reading

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This is What We Believe

John Burland has done a somewhat hip hop version of the Creed in his new collection, We Follow Jesus. It would suit schools and first communion classes in the parish. The last line of each verse breaks the rhythmic convention … Continue reading

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Living Word of God

I am looking at John Burland‘s new collection, We Follow Jesus. This song is about what Scripture means to us. It would have a place in any gathering before a reading from the Bible, especially in a school setting. I’m … Continue reading

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Good Stewards of Creation

This is a song from John Burland‘s new album, We Follow Jesus. (Buy the sheet music at his website for $A20) So what do you with a title that sounds as exciting as a board meeting – make it a … Continue reading

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You’re Welcome Here

I’m continuing with my return to Australian music, with John Burland‘s latest album, We Follow Jesus. His website describes it thusly: A vibrant and engaging album by Australian educator and composer John Burland. Perfect for children and families, this collection … Continue reading

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Music for the Twenty-Sixth Week in Ordinary Time Year B 28th/29th September 2024

Entrance: Gather As One  (McKenna) AOV NG 48 Psalm 18 (McKenna) The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart. Gifts: A Trusting Psalm (Bates) AOV 1/115 Communion: As a Fire is Meant for Burning  (Duck) GA 481 Recessional: … Continue reading

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Music for the Twenty-Fifth week in Ordinary Time Year B 21st/22nd September 2024

Entrance:  Gather Your People (Hurd) AOV 1/71 Psalm 53 (McKenna) The Lord upholds my life. The Lord upholds my life. Gifts: The Cry of the Poor (Foley) AOV 1/83   Communion: From the Many Make Us One (Huck/Alonso) Recessional: A … Continue reading

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Music for the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time Year B 14th/15th September 2024

Entrance: Will You Love Me?   (Boniwell) AOV 1/40 Psalm 114 (McKenna) I will walk in the presence of the Lord, in the land of the living. Gifts: Blessed Be Our God  (McKenna) AOV NG 13 Communion: Tree of Life (Thompson) … Continue reading

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Music for the Twenty-Third Week in Ordinary Time Year B 7th/8th September 2024

Entrance: All You Works of God (Haugen) AOV 1/19 Psalm 145 (McKenna) Praise the Lord, my soul! Praise the Lord, my soul! Gifts: Open My Eyes  (Manibusan) AOV 1/166 Communion: One Body In Christ (McKenna) AOV NG 102 Recessional: We Remember … Continue reading

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