My faith looks up to Thee (Carter)

John Carter gives us a beautiful arrangement of the old hymn “My faith looks up to Thee”. Enjoy!

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O sacred head now wounded (Bach)

For me this is “THE” arrangement of O Sacred head, JS Bach at his most delicate handling of a Chorale.

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Alas and did my Saviour bleed (Krug)

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This old hymn reminds us of the bleeding Saviour for us and how are we to respond?

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In the cross (Edwards)

This hymn was actually written for Lent and named for the only Soprano who showed up for church on a Sunday.

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Christians to the Paschal victim (Callahan)

Callahan captures the victim-hood of Jesus in this setting of an ancient chant.

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All people living are but mortal (Pachelbel)

The title is deceiving. This is a song of the celebration in heaven…

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Lift high the cross (Carter)

Jesus said “take up your cross” while this hymn goes that and one step further urging us to lift it high so all can see.

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Ah, holy Jesus (McDonald)

Mary McDonald brings out the beauty of this very mournful hymn.

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Jesus walked this lonesome valley (Zabel)

I always think of the temptation of Jesus when I hear this hymn and also our own journeys.

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Jesus paid it all (Hayes)

This hymn has fallen out of favour but Mark Hayes gives it new life.

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