This is a new hymn that tells the story of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness, a story usually told at the beginning of Lent. It connects Jesus’ time apart and in doubt with our own struggles and wilderness times. Uses the tune PROSPECT from Walker’s Southern Harmony. Recording to follow.
Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life
A new tune, BALTIMORE, for the Frank Mason North hymn, 1903. BALTIMORE is in The New Bluegrass Hymnal as a setting for When Face to Face with that Dear Cross. The words of Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life convey prayers for both the bustle and the despair of life in the city. The tune was written in the wake of the Baltimore Uprising of 2015. Recording to follow.
Will the Circle be Unbroken?
This is a classic that a lot of people are going to know. It tells the story of a person grieving with their family over the death of their mother, and shares the hope of reconnecting with loved ones after death.
Working on a Building
A fun, fast classic. I like it as a song when the building is literally a focus of worship. Or, more figuratively in building the community of faith.