Hymn of the Cherubim

The origins of this setting are unclear — any information would be welcomed. The text is from the Orthodix liturgy and is sung at the ‘Great Entrance’ when the gifts of bread and wine are taken to the altar. Let us who in mystery symbolise the cherubim,...

Victimae Paschali laudes — Easter Sequence

This setting of the sequence uses the melody of O filii et fillæ and so includes an Alleluia refrain. The text is based on the Sequence for Easter Sunday. For SATB choir and Congregation. It is possible just to sing the melody in the verses, dividing between men and...

Springs of Water

A setting of the Acclamation following the Blessing of Water at the Easter Vigil. Optional verses can be used to accompany the Sprinkling with blessed water. For congregation, cantor, optional choir, keyboard and guitar. Springs of water (pdf) Springs of water –...

Lord, you are really

A 3 part round based on John 4: 42, 15 (cf. 3rd Sunday of Lent, Year A: Gospel Acclamation): Lord, you are really the Saviour of the world. Give us living water that we may never thirst. Like all rounds it benefits from singing a few times in unison first. In the...

From Paul

A collection of Seven and a half short songs for Assembly, Cantors, Choir, Guitar & Keyboard Each song can be downloaded separately and further details can be found on the individual pages:  What we have received The Spirit comes to help We are ambassadors for...

May the peace of Christ

A song of blessing with the words taken from Philippians 4:7. It can be sung in SATB or unison with keyboard. It is part of a collection of short songs: From Paul.  May the peace of Christ (pdf) May the peace of Christ – assembly edition (pdf) For information...