A great hymn of praise to commence a new year. These are pretty close to the lyrics we sang this morning at mgpc. There are lots and lots of variations and extra verses around. The lyrics. 1 When morning gilds the skies, My heart awaking cries, May Jesus Christ be praised! Alike at work and …
Okay, I know I may have said there’d been enough Kate Rusby, but I was wrong. This joyous version of Here We Come A-Wassailing (A-Caroling) is a perfect way to express my wishes that anyone reading this have a blessed and joyous new year, and that these songs have been an encouragement to think of …
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. …
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