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 | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread is broken (Agnus Dei) | lyrics: download
score: PDF |
Tune: George Gershwin "Summertime". | |
| Mourning into dancing (I will extol your name, O Lord) | MIDI | Based on Psalm 30 | |
| O God, thou art my God | Not yet prepared | Not yet prepared | Based on Psalm 63
Other setting: responsorial |
| May my cry come before you, O Lord | MIDI | 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 | MIDI | Based on Psalm 139:1-10.
For soloist and piano. Not suitable for other arrangement.
Other setting: chant |
|
| Magnificat (My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord) | MIDI | 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 |
|
| Nunc Dimittis (Lord, now lettest thou thy servant) | Not yet prepared | Not yet prepared |
Based closely on BCP text.
Reflective, for soloist (typically baritone) and piano.
Other setting: responsorial |
| Title | Occasions | Score | Audio | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Be present, Spirit of the Lord | Pentecost | MIDI | 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. | MIDI | 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, Easter. | MIDI | Style: slow jazz meditative. Its final verse transforms it into an Easter celebration. |
| Title | Author | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Fill thou my life | Jean Lund (Durham) | |
| Some of us would rather have silver | Peter Comaish (London) | Subject: obedience and discipleship |