Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming may sound esoteric, which may be more of an indication that poetic imagery and broader understanding of Scriptural allusion are less commonly understood. Linda Ronstadt provides an ethereal rendition. It only has the first two verses, I’m okay with verse two and its reference to Isaiah being included, though …
Catherine Winkworth’s translation of Johann Olearius’ lyrics known as Comfort, Comfort Ye My People is a lesser known song of the Advent season that doesn’t seem to have been found by contemporary interpreters. I’m sure it will be. Here’s a simple piano and vocal rendition. The lyrics: 1 Comfort, comfort ye my people, speak ye …
This rendition of Charles Wesley’s lyrics Glory Be To God On High features melody and vocals by Nathan Drake of Reawaken Hymns. The lyrics: Glory be to God on high, And peace on earth descend; God comes down, He bows the sky, And shows Himself our friend. God the invisible appears, God the blest, the …
I’ve enjoyed discovering Nathan Drake at Reawaken Hymns during 2020. This rendition of The Magnificat is a little different from his usual treatments of more well-known hymns, but is a great demonstration that simplicity doesn’t mean a lack of strength. The lyrics: My Soul Glorifies the lord and my spirit rejoices In God my savior …
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