We sang Did You Know this year at Christmas time (as well as in 2012, when the album Advent was released). I thought then, and still do, that it is the most melodic and singable track on the whole album. Simone Richardson and Philip Percival work very carefully on their compositions, and it shows in …
This is a new one to me. Adapted from a longer set of traditional words, the tune is arranged by Ralph Vaughn Williams. The lyrics: 1. This is the truth sent from above, The truth of God, the God of love; Therefore don’t turn me from your door, But hearken all both rich and poor. …
Who Is This, So Weak and Helpless? is a contemporary setting of words by William How to music by Chris Miner. This recording features vocals by Sandra McCracken and was included on Indelible Grace’s fourth album Beams Of Heaven. It’s another song which reminds us that the story of a birth and baby who lies …
Manger Throne is recorded by Third Day. Anything with Mac Powell’s vocals (accompanied by Derri Doherty; and Julie Miller who also wrote the song) is going to sound pretty good, but the song really does stand on its own as well. It appeared on the Christmas City On A Hill album (It’s Christmas Time) and …
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