Songs for church music groups
Most of these songs may be arranged for whatever singers and instruments are available and are often suitable for a solo singer. The quieter ones may be used for reflection during a Communion service. See also the congregational songs, many of which are also suitable for such solo and group use.
| Name | Score | Audio | Example | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bread is broken (Agnus Dei) |
lyrics: download
score: PDF |
Tune: George Gershwin "Summertime". | ||
| Mourning into dancing (I will extol your name, O Lord) | Video[1] | Based on Psalm 30. | ||
| May my cry come before you, O Lord | Video[1] | Based on Psalm 119:169–176. Celtic feel. Possibilities: guitar in open-D tuning (with capo), with fiddle, flute or whistle; piano. | ||
| O Lord thou hast searched me |
Based on Psalm 139:1–10.
For soloist and piano. Not suitable for other arrangement.
Other setting: chant |
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| Magnificat (My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord) |
Words: based closely on BCP and ASB texts.
Style: lively song in verse/chorus structure for soloist or group and any instrumentation. Other setting: responsorial |
Songs with words by Timothy Dudley-Smith:
| Title | Score | Audio | Example | Occasions | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Be present, Spirit of the Lord | Video[2] | Pentecost | Style: jazz May be suitable for a confident congregation. A separate hymn tune is also available. | ||
| O Christ who taught on earth of old | Dedication, scripture meditation. | Style: principally intended for solo voice and piano. Written for dedication of a window at St. Mary's, Shincliffe, Durham, UK, 1993. | |||
| Approach with awe this holiest place | Passiontide, Good Friday, Easter. | Style: slow jazz meditative. Its final verse transforms it into an Easter celebration. |
Songs with words by other authors:
| Title | Author | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Fill thou my life | Jean Lund (Durham) |