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Govan Songsters sing God of my praise at Ayr Citadel on Sunday 26 August 2007.

Above All

This is a song by Lenny LeBlanc and Paul Baloche which has been arranged by Steven Taylor. The song speaks of Christs great love for all of us, that He should die so cruelly, rejected and alone, and as the song describes, 'like a rose trampled on the ground'. Yet above all this He thought of me, and you, above all. The soloist is Elanor O'May

All things bright and beautiful.

This is a lovely, flowing arrangement by John Rutter of the well known hymn. The arrangement was commissioned by Westminster College Choir for one of its soloists, Helen Kemp.

All to Jesus.

The well known words of Judson van der Venter have been beatifully and thoughtfully arranged by Alexander Addis on the Boston Corps in Lincolnshire. The brigade have been privileged to have the arrangers permission for the songs use and it has been used to good effect on a number of occasions.

Arms open wide.

Chris and Diane Machens song arranged by Camp Kirkland. The story of the Cross and how He died with his arms open physically and figuratively to us all. The song closes with the lines 'How can it be, that You, my God, would die for me?'

Cantique de Jean Racine - Gabriel Faure (1845 - 1924) 

The Cantique is a setting of words by the 17th century dramatist and poet Jean Racine. It was Fauré’s first significant composition, written in 1865 whilst he was in his final year at the École Niedermeyer, the ‘École de musique religieuse et classique’. He submitted the piece for the composition prize, and won, though it was only published eleven years later, with a full orchestral version following in 1906. Fauré went on to write a good deal of religious music – most notably the Requiem, written in 1888 – but of the shorter sacred pieces it is the Cantique that has particularly captured the affections of choirs and audiences.

Carry the Light

This song was used as the theme for Govan Citadel Corps 125th Anniversary in November 2006. Its natural rythm and thought provoking lyrics made it a very popular choice at the Festival of Praise in Sherbrooke St Gilberts Church, Glasgow.

Come into our world

A song with words and music by Joy Webb, first published in 1978. The Songsters used this song to great effect in our Corps carol service. The song highlights the pain and distress so often seen in our world today, and how the answer is found in Jesus.' Truth and love are faltering, Peace in disarray - and if we needed you we need you now.'

Close to me

Perhaps one of the Salvation Army’s best song writing combinations, William Hastings and Andrew Blyth have again combined to give us this beautiful song which has become a firm favourite with the songsters. The song speaks of Christs amazing ability to draw very close to us just when we need him most.

Distant Land

A very lovely and haunting song by John Rutter, written to commemorate the release of Nelson Mandela. Sub titled A Prayer for Freedom

God of my praise

A bright exuberant song of praise from the pen of Camp Kirkland

Grace Alone

This beautiful and simple song challenges us to rely on Gods unfailing grace, which delivers us from sin and judgement. This grace, so freely given, is costly, for it was won for us by God giving his son Jesus to die on Calvary. The words are by Scott Wesley Brown and Jeff Nelson. Major Leonard Ballantine, a Canadian Salvation Army officer and former conductor of the Salvation Army’s International Staff Songsters, has arranged it.

Great, great morning

This song, with music by Joseph Martin and words by J Paul Williams tells of Christs second coming when he takes the Saints to be with him in Glory. 'The saints will rise and be taken to the skies' A contrapuntal section and a number of modulations enhance the musical interest.

He had to hold to Calvary

This soloist is Audrey Ramsay, the wife of our Songster Leader Chic Ramsay. Their two sons, Matthew and Fraser are also in the Brigade. It is a song by Phil Cross and arranged by Graeme Press, the leader of The Sydney Staff Songsters who toured Canada recently. The song tells of Christs suffering on Calvary, and how he had it in his power leave the cross and his suffering, but stayed, and suffered to pay the price of all our sins. He chose to suffer and die that we could be saved and live in him. 

His strength is perfect

A beautiful, thought provoking and inspiring song which reminds us that whilst our strength may be weak and waver, His is perfect and capable of all things. The last section of the song tells us that when ‘raised in His power, the weak become strong’

I feel like praisin’ Him

This is a bright and joyful song written to express the Christians joy when he reflects on Christs saving and cleansing power. ‘I’ve got the joy deep in my soul, Jesus cleansed and made me whole.’

If your presence.....

A powerful sung by Yvonne Field based on Joshua 3.5 and Exodus 33.12-19. describing how the Christian can do so little in his own strength, and that our best efforts can mean nothing unless made in the name of, and for, Jesus our Lord. The words of the last chorus ae ' Let Your glory fall upon us, convict, inspire, provide.

In Jesus' Name

A song by Randy Vader arranged by Leonard Ballantyne from Canada. The song reminds us that all we are, all we hope for and all we pray for is In Jesus' Name.

Jesus is alive

This song is a recent addition to the songsters repertoire. It’s a joyful and exuberant reminder that through the resurrection death has lost its victory over the believer, and we have perfect liberty through Jesus. The song was written by Ron Kenoly

Just as I am

A new, and very lovely arrangement by Andrew Blyth of the well known song. The brigade were pleased that Andrew was able to give us the music when he rehearsed the Brigade on the occasion of Govan Corps 125th Anniversary in November 2006

Proclaim the Glory of the Lord

This is a song of praise to our God and Father, inviting all his children to tell of His great love and power. The song ends ‘Glory to our God, His Greatness we applaud, let every race on every shore proclaim the Glory of the Lord’. The songwriter is Dwight Iles, the music is written in the style of Handel by Niles Borop. The United Kingdom Territory Assistant Music Director, and Bandmaster of the Enfield Band, Andrew Blyth has arranged the song.

Put on the armour

A song by Ken Burton written in a rythmnic swing time. The song asks the Christian to put on the armour of the Lord to face the devils who is working in our world.

Rock eternal

A song by Andrew Blyth, Bandmaster of the Enfield Corps and Billy Hastings of the Belfast Temple Corps. This has been a very fruitful partnership over recent years. They have been able to encompass many musical styles, and bring us songs varying from the deeply moving and contemplative to up tempo praise. This song comes into the latter category. The song tells of the inspiration and solid foundation that Jesus provides for the Christian on which to build his life.

Surely He has borne our griefs

The words from Isaiah 53, verses 4 to 6 have been arranged by Dick Krommenhoek, a Salvationist from The Netherlands. The song speaks of the Lords suffering for our sins, and how our sinning must pain him. Yet despite the Lords suffering he still loves us and offers us salvation.

There’s never been a mountain

A very rhythmic, up-tempo song that reminds us that nothing is impossible to God. ‘God specialises in things thought impossible, He does the things others cannot do”

Total praise

The title of this song by Richard Smallwood is self explanatory. God is worthy of nothing less.

Vesper

This benediction is set to a beautiful choral setting by one of the Salvation Armys most gifted composers, Colonel Ray Steadman - Allan. Colonel Steadman - Allan was recently awarded the Salvation Armys highest award and admitted to the Order of the Founder, for his services to God and the Salvation Army through his music.

War on the floor.

A song, written for the Melbourn Staff Songsters in Australia, from the Andrew Blyth / Billy Hastings songwriting team which has proved so fruitful. The slightly unusual title to the song refers to the battle against sin and satan which can only be won by prayer. 'The only way to keep the devil at bay is to get down on your knees and pray'. The thrust of the song is that sin can be overcome by prayer and devotion to God. There are references to the old salvation Army song, 'Storm the forts of darkness, bring them down' This is an up tempo and lively song which has a very wide ranging appeal.

With Wings as Eagles

Benjamin Harlan has arranged the music to words from the books of Isaiah and Habakkuk. The song describes how those who put their trust in God will not feel weary or faint, but will rise as with wings as eagles, and that those who wait on the Lord will have strength. The song closes with a triumphal 'For God is our strength

Written in red

This song by Gordon Jensen has been arranged by Camp Kirkland. A very beautiful and thought provoking song which reminds us that Calvary is the ultimate demonstration of Gods love for us all. That he should allow His son Jesus to die so cruelly for us, when we are so undeserving of such a great sacrifice.