Of The Father’s Love Begotten is an English language translation of an old Latin text. The accompanying tune complements the origin of the translation invoking a plainsong/chant sensitivity. Ordinary Time present the song in a simple rendition which presents these qualities well on their album Until He Comes. The lyrics: 1. Of the Father’s love …
Sandra McCracken composed a tune for these words by Martin Luther as an expression of the new/old hymns movement. Her recording of the song features on her album In Feast Or In Fallow. Sojourn recorded a version of McCracken’s arrangement on their just released album A Child Is Born. The lyrics: 1. Good news from …
I’ve read a couple of posts these last few days (here and here) which take gentle issue with the more sanitised version of Jesus birth presented in carols like Away In A Manger or Silent Night. Well, the modern carol In A Byre Near Bethlehem / The Word Of Life is something of an antidote …
Sweet Bells, Kate Rusby’s first album of Yorkshire influenced Christmas Carols, continues to charm. Here’s Hark The Herald Angels Sing set to a reflective folk melody. The lyrics: 1. Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King, Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled. 2. Mild he lays his glory …
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