Mother’s Day Music

Today's post is a simple video embed from church this morning. The youth Chime Choir performed a version of Dona Nobis Pacem arranged by Mark Keeney to include, piano, flute and vocal solo. The youth Chime Choir performed a version of Dona Nobis Pacem arranged by Mark Keeney to include, piano, flute and vocal solo. … Continue reading Mother’s Day Music →

#10: O God, Our Help in Ages Past

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home! 2 Under the shadow of thy throne Still may we dwell secure; Sufficient is … Continue reading #10: O God, Our Help in Ages Past →

Whispering Hope

This song was taken quickly into the church, though it isn't deep enough theologically to fit into the 100 hymns everyone should know. There really isn't anything deeply theological anywhere. But it has a nice melody, even if a little expansive. Need a lot of support, which isn't that easy to do while playing and singing. … Continue reading Whispering Hope →

#9: His Loving-Kindness

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Awake, my soul, to joyful lays, And sing thy great Redeemer’s praise; He justly claims a song from me – His loving-kindness, O how free! Loving-kindness, loving-kindness, His loving-kindness, O how free! 2 He saw me ruined … Continue reading #9: His Loving-Kindness →

When I Saw Sweet Nelly Home

This song seems to actually have a happy ending, enduring through the years. At least I assume the matron in verse 3 is Nelly. What I remember about this song is my dad playing it on his violin and singing it. But the chorus was a little different “It was from Aunt Nina’s knitting party, … Continue reading When I Saw Sweet Nelly Home →

We Won’t go Home Till Morning

This song seemed familiar, but there are a couple of places where it isn’t quite familiar. And then I realized – it is “for he’s a jolly good fellow” – almost anyway. By pedigree they share the same tune, technically. 1 We’re all met here together, We’re all met here together, We’re all met here … Continue reading We Won’t go Home Till Morning →

#7: Praise Our God

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Praise our God, all ye His servant, Ye that fear Him, small and great; With a sacrifice of worship In His glorious presence wait. Refrain Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia – Praise our God! 2 Praise our God, all … Continue reading #7: Praise Our God →

There is a Tavern in the Town

This song has the musical notation of “andante” at the beginning, which I read as a slower speed, but to my ear it feels like it should have a more rollicking tavern-song tempo. The introduction has a lot of octaves in it with a lot of octave jumps, so I tend to play the into … Continue reading There is a Tavern in the Town →

#6: Come, Thou Almighty King

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Come, Thou almighty King, Help us Thy name to sing, Help us to praise: Father, all-glorious, O’er all victorious, Come and reign over us, Ancient of Days. 2 Come, thou Incarnate Word, Gird on Thy mighty sword, … Continue reading #6: Come, Thou Almighty King →

#5: Begin, My Tongue, Some Heavenly Theme

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Begin, my tongue some heav’nly theme, And speak some boundless thing – The mighty works or mightier name Of our eternal King. 2 Tell of His wondrous faithfulness And sound His pow’r abroad; Sing the sweet promise … Continue reading #5: Begin, My Tongue, Some Heavenly Theme →