Hills Of The North, Rejoice by Charles E. Oakley sung to Martin Shaw’s tune LITTLE CORNARD. The lyrics reflect the spread of the Gospel around the globe, and also anticipate the final welcome of creation to the returning Lord Jesus. The lyrics: 1 Hills of the North, rejoice; River and mountain spring, Hark to the …

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Wake, Oh Wake! With Tidings Thrilling is F. Crawford Burkitt’s translation of Philipp Nicolai’s lyric, which remains set to Nicloai’s tune WACHET AUF. It seems to largely by confined to choral renditions. Hearing the melody I can understand why. The lyrics: 1 Wake, O wake! With tidings thrilling the watchmen all the air are filling, …

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I’ve featured a lot of music by Ellie Holcomb. She’s prolific and varied, singing solo, singing with husband Drew, singing with husband Drew’s band The Neighbors, featuring on heaps of collaborations with other musicians. Here she features as part of the duo The Dailys with Jillian Edwards. Fill This Cup features the lyrical thoughtfulness and …

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