Songs for church music groups

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.

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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)	PDF	MP3 MP4[1]	Based on Psalm 30.
May my cry come before you, O Lord	PDF	MP3 MP4[1]	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	PDF	MP3	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)	PDF	MP3	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

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Songs with words by Timothy Dudley-Smith:

Title	Occasions	Score	Audio	Comments
Be present, Spirit of the Lord	Pentecost	PDF	MP3	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.	PDF	MP3	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, Good Friday, Easter.	PDF	MP3	Style: slow jazz meditative. Its final verse transforms it into an Easter celebration.

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Songs with words by other authors:

Title	Author	Comment
Fill thou my life	Jean Lund (Durham)

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