Notification arrived today that Matt Searles has released his fourth album, Watches Of The Night. A collection of hymns and psalm settings, it is mature and assured, an album that encourages reflection and offers consolation to those in times of need. It is only available at bandcamp presently, with a wider range of sale points …

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Rend Collective’s Boldly I Approach works better than I thought it would at first. The lyrics are as thoughtful and strong as most of their output. And their folk-music styling makes it accessible to sing. The lyrics: 1 By grace alone somehow I stand Where even angels fear to tread Invited by redeeming love Before …

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