This is a joyous song of praise, which is based on Psalm 98:1, 4–6.
It was written by American musician, composer and at-the-time Roman Catholic priest Daniel (Dan) L Schutte (b 1947).
It was first released in the St Louis Jesuits initial released collection, Neither Silver Nor Gold, and included in various hymn-books since. Sheet music is still available from OCP (link below).
It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Schutte. This has a 3/4 time signature. In the key of G, the first few notes of the melody are D_ G d_d c B A GP_ with accompanying chords G / D / B7 / Em.
This a simple gathering hymn about the call to worship, and Jesus' presence. The words are based on Matthew 18: 20.
It was written by English born and raised (later American resident) worship-song author and producer, John Daniels (b 1951), and first published by Authentic Publishing in 1979.
With meter 9.9.9.9.9.9, it is set to an unnamed tune. This was initially written by Daniels, and arranged by organist Richard Lloyd (b.1933). This has a NN time signature. In the key of G, the first few notes of the melody are D_ D D E G F_ G A D_ with accompanying chords G / C / D / D7 / G.
It was written by English born and raised (later American resident) worship-song author and producer, John Daniels (b 1951), and first published by Authentic Publishing in 1979.
With meter 9.9.9.9.9.9, it is set to an unnamed tune. This was initially written by Daniels, and arranged by organist Richard Lloyd (b.1933). This has a NN time signature. In the key of G, the first few notes of the melody are D_ D D E G F_ G A D_ with accompanying chords G / C / D / D7 / G.
Books where it has been published include:
- Mission Praise 1, Marshall Pickering, United Kingdom, 1985, and later / combined editions
- Songs of Fellowship, Kingsway Music 1991
- Methodist Hymns old and New, 2001, Kevin Mayhew Ltd
A copy one of these is the best source of sheet music for the song, no separate publications have been found.
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This is a hymn of praise.
The words were written by Englishman Frederick Oakeley (1802-1880), who was ordained in the Church of England in 1828 and in 1845 converted to Catholicism.
With meter of 6 7 6 7 6 6 6 6, tunes it has been set to include:
The words were written by Englishman Frederick Oakeley (1802-1880), who was ordained in the Church of England in 1828 and in 1845 converted to Catholicism.
With meter of 6 7 6 7 6 6 6 6, tunes it has been set to include:
- LAUDEMUS DOMINUM, attributed to "A" 1894.
- An unnamed tune by the editor of the St Gregory Hymnal, Nicola Montani.
- NUN DANKET by Johannes Cruegger (1598-1662) - which appears to be the most-popular setting now
- A setting by David Terry (b. 1975).
This is a worship song about Jesus' glory as the King
It was written by Welch-born, English Pentecostal musician, singer-songwriter and worship-leader, Jarrod Cooper (b 1970). It was written in 1996, inspired by an encounter with the glory God's which he had while flying to South Africa (ref), and released the same year by Sovereign Lifestyle Music
It was written by Welch-born, English Pentecostal musician, singer-songwriter and worship-leader, Jarrod Cooper (b 1970). It was written in 1996, inspired by an encounter with the glory God's which he had while flying to South Africa (ref), and released the same year by Sovereign Lifestyle Music
- Hymns Ancient & Modern Ltd, London, 2013
- Anglican Hymns Old and New, Kevin Mayhew Ltd, Great Britian, 2008
- Complete Mission Praise, Marshall Pickering, London, 1999
- Singing the Faith, Hymns Ancient & Modern for the Methodist Church, London, 2011
- The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook, Canterbury Press, Norwich, 2004
These books are the best way to get sheet music for the song, as it does not appear to have been released separately.
It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Cooper. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of G, the first few notes of the melody are D A,B, A,B, B,_ GF E E A, B,B, C with accompanying chords G / D / G / C / D.
It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Cooper. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of G, the first few notes of the melody are D A,B, A,B, B,_ GF E E A, B,B, C with accompanying chords G / D / G / C / D.
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This is a hymn of dedication, expressing faith in Jesus and especially placing doubt in his hands.
It was written by American medical doctor and academic, John C. (Coleman) Morgan (1831-1899).
With meter 8.7.8.7 D, it is set a tune called ALL MY DOUBTS or FULLY TRUSTING, composed (possibly for the text) by American evangelistic, music teacher, choir director and gospel song writer, George Coles Stebbins (1846–1945).
It was written by American medical doctor and academic, John C. (Coleman) Morgan (1831-1899).
With meter 8.7.8.7 D, it is set a tune called ALL MY DOUBTS or FULLY TRUSTING, composed (possibly for the text) by American evangelistic, music teacher, choir director and gospel song writer, George Coles Stebbins (1846–1945).
This is a very early praise-and-worship chorus, which is based around the person of Jesus.
The author and composer are unknown: there are various internet references to people remembering it from the 1960s/70s, but no publication details have been located. More recently, a choral arrangement has been published.
The tune sounds similar to some Hebrew/ Israeli folk-songs - but that may just be due to the way it has been performed.
If you have any information about it, especially who wrote the song or tune, please leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.
If you have any information about it, especially who wrote the song or tune, please leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.
This is a hymn about motherhood. It is suitable for Mother's Day, and has been be set to several very well-known hymn tunes - it is likely that most congregations will already know a tune which the song can be sung to.
The words were written by English Congregational and later United-Reformed minister and hymn-writer, Alan Gaunt (b 1935) and first published in 1998 by Stainer & Bell, Ltd, England.
With meter 8.6.8.6, tunes it has been set to include:
The words were written by English Congregational and later United-Reformed minister and hymn-writer, Alan Gaunt (b 1935) and first published in 1998 by Stainer & Bell, Ltd, England.
With meter 8.6.8.6, tunes it has been set to include:
- STRACATHRO by Scottish composer Charles Hutcheson (1792-1860)
- CRIMMOND from the Scottish Psalter
- ST ANNE (Croft) by English organist William Croft (1708)
This is a hymn about offering and giving of one-self. It gives encouragement when things are difficult by looking to Jesus example.
It was written by American, Roman Catholic, at-the-time seminarian (trainee priest) Gary Ault (b 1944) while he was part of Louisana-based folk-Mass group, The Dameans.
It was first published in 1979 by Damean Music. Sheet music is still available from OCP (link below)
It was first published in 1979 by Damean Music. Sheet music is still available from OCP (link below)
It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Ault. This has a 3/4 time signature. In the key of Eb, the first few notes are E E F G_ GF E E E CB, B,_ with accompanying chords Eb / Gm / Ab / Eb.
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This is a hymn about Mary under the title Our Lady ofWalsingham. It is sometimes called "Hymn in Honour of Our Lady of Walsingham".
The author is unknown - although most users now assume that it is in the public domain. If you have any information about it, especially who wrote the hymn, please leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.
With meter 76 76 D, tunes it is set the tune ELLACOMBE, which was first published in the Gesangbuch der Herzogl. Hofkapelle in 1784 in Würtemberg.
Hymn-books which it has been published in include:
The author is unknown - although most users now assume that it is in the public domain. If you have any information about it, especially who wrote the hymn, please leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.
With meter 76 76 D, tunes it is set the tune ELLACOMBE, which was first published in the Gesangbuch der Herzogl. Hofkapelle in 1784 in Würtemberg.
Hymn-books which it has been published in include:
- The Saint Rose Hymnal, McLaughlin & Reilly and Co, Boston, USA, 1938
- The Pilgrim’s Manual to the Shrine of the Holy House of Our Lady of Walsingham (UK, 1979).
This is a hymn about Mary, under the title Our Lady of Walsingham.
The author is unknown. If you have any information about it, especially who wrote it and where it was first published, please leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.
The author is unknown. If you have any information about it, especially who wrote it and where it was first published, please leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.
With meter 11.10.11.10, it is set to the tune EPIPHANY which was composed by English Anglican vicar, author, hymnologist and composer, Joseph Francis Thrupp (1827–1867) in 1848.
This is a folk-style song about the sea.
The author and composer are unknown. It was included in the BBC publication, The Complete Come and Praise attributed to "Copyright controlled" - which probably means that that the publishers believed it is not yet in the public domain, but did not know who the copyright owner was. No further sources have been located.
If you have any information about it, especially who wrote the song or composed the tune, please leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.
The author and composer are unknown. It was included in the BBC publication, The Complete Come and Praise attributed to "Copyright controlled" - which probably means that that the publishers believed it is not yet in the public domain, but did not know who the copyright owner was. No further sources have been located.
If you have any information about it, especially who wrote the song or composed the tune, please leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.
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This is a hymn dedicating one's life to Christ. Especially appropriate at an ordination or religious profession - it is equally challenging to a lay person who is fully living their baptismal calling.
The words and tune were written by Indian Roman Catholic priest, musician, liturgist and composer, Aniceto Nazareth (1938-2021).
No western publications have been located, but the hymn is probably included in the works published by Fr Nazareth in India. Similarly, no sources of sheet music or released recordings have been found, as yet - but recent videos on YouTube suggest that it is becoming more popular.
The words and tune were written by Indian Roman Catholic priest, musician, liturgist and composer, Aniceto Nazareth (1938-2021).
No western publications have been located, but the hymn is probably included in the works published by Fr Nazareth in India. Similarly, no sources of sheet music or released recordings have been found, as yet - but recent videos on YouTube suggest that it is becoming more popular.
The hymn is quite different from Frances Havergal's "Take my Life and Let it Be", although it has a similar message.
This is a folk-style hymn, inspired by the story of blind Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52). It has occasionally been given the title "A Proper Man" (ref).
It was written by English Roman-Catholic convert, physiotherapist, and later teacher and hymn-writer Estelle White (1925-2011). It was reportedly White's personal favourite composition (ref).
The song was first published in the 20th Century Folk Hymnal released by McCrimmon-Mayhew Ltd in 1976. It is now included in the Celebration Hymnal for Everyone (1994 onwards) and this is the best current source of sheet music for it.
The tune, also by White, is unnamed, and has a 3/4 time signature.
The song was first published in the 20th Century Folk Hymnal released by McCrimmon-Mayhew Ltd in 1976. It is now included in the Celebration Hymnal for Everyone (1994 onwards) and this is the best current source of sheet music for it.
The tune, also by White, is unnamed, and has a 3/4 time signature.
This is a hymn about the challenge to demonstrate Jesus' love and compassion. It was probably inspired by the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10: 25-37).
It was written by Welsh composer and music educator. Pamela Motley Verrall (1915–1996) and first published by Herald Music Service in Farmborough, England, in 1970 (ref).
It was written by Welsh composer and music educator. Pamela Motley Verrall (1915–1996) and first published by Herald Music Service in Farmborough, England, in 1970 (ref).
Later publications include
It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Verrall. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of G, the first few notes of the melody are G GG G AB cAF with accompanying chords G / Em / Am / D7.
- Church Hymnal, Fifth Edition #500 Church Hymnal, 5th Edition - Church of Ireland / OUP, 2000
- Singing the Faith, published by Hymns Ancient and Modern for the Methodist Church, London, 2011
- Come and Praise - BBC, 19
It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Verrall. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of G, the first few notes of the melody are G GG G AB cAF with accompanying chords G / Em / Am / D7.
This a hymn of petition to Mary.
It was written by English poet, philanthropist, and Roman Catholic convert, Adelaide Anne Procter (1825-1864), and first published in her book A Chaplet of Verses in 1862.
Tunes it is set to include:
It was written by English poet, philanthropist, and Roman Catholic convert, Adelaide Anne Procter (1825-1864), and first published in her book A Chaplet of Verses in 1862.
Tunes it is set to include:
- An unnamed tune, composed by an unnamed Sister of Notre Dame and first published in May Chimes in 1871.
- An unnamed tune composed by Oscar Weil (1839-1921) and published in Boston by the Arthur P. Schmidt Music Company in 1880.
The chorus "Ora pro me" translates as "Pray for me".
This is a children's song about new beginnings.
It was written by English historian, folk-singer and song-writer Sydney
Bertram Carter (1915-2004) - author of
Lord of the Dance. It was first published in 1971 by Stainer and Bell Ltd.
The song is popular for start and end the school year, and the very light religious content (references to "you" which Christians interpret as being addressed to God) mean it is suitable for use in multi-faith settings.
The song is set to a tune called SOUTHCOATE, also by Carter. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of G, the first few notes are G G GA B G A DD, with accompanying chords G / D.
The song is popular for start and end the school year, and the very light religious content (references to "you" which Christians interpret as being addressed to God) mean it is suitable for use in multi-faith settings.
The song is set to a tune called SOUTHCOATE, also by Carter. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of G, the first few notes are G G GA B G A DD, with accompanying chords G / D.
