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Richard's musical versions of the Psalms are grounded in careful, sensitive, and faithful interpretation of the Book of Psalms. His translations and poetic paraphrases consistently capture and highlight what is important, and his wedding of text and tune is beautifully appropriate and compelling.


Rev. Dr. Clint McCann,
Evangelical Professor of Biblical Interpretation
Eden Theological Seminary
 


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FREE EPIPHANY SONG: "Your Light Has Come"

In the spirit of Epiphany pilgrimage gifts, share and enjoy! Through January 2012, download this song for free with our blessings. It has not been published on any CD yet.

About the song: A melodic, simple song that's easy to teach your people. With good leadership, it may be sung in canon. Thanks to Marcia McFee's Worship Design Studio that inspired it.

Lyrics: from Isaiah 60:

              Lift your head, raise your eyes, look around:
                     Your light has come! your light has come!
              Light the world, heal the earth, bear the Christ:
                     Your light has come! your light has come!

Business: As with our whole catalog, this song is licensed via CCLI and OneLicense.net. Please do your normal reporting. Thanks

Have at it already!:     download Your Light Has Come mp3 now for free

                                        download Your Light Has Come piano score now for free

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WORLDMAKING (2004)

28 congregational songs presented in a Eucharist worship setting. A wide variety of styles from hymn forms to full band rockers, liturgical chants to cantor-congregation response songs.

CD, songbook and PDF e-songbook available.






SHOUT FOR JOY: The Psalm Project (2010)

Songs around the Psalms of the lectionary for Advent-Christmas. A wide variety of styles centered on the hopeful waiting of Advent an the breakthrough celebration of Christmas. Published by Augsburg Fortress.

CD and songbook available.








SHARING THE ROAD: The Psalm Project (2007)

Singing with the Psalms of Lent-Easter. This collection doesn't flinch at the depth of lament that marks Lent and the bright celebration that flows in Easter. Published by Augsburg Fortress.

CD and songbook available.







SEEDS OF FAITH (2005)

A post-modern take on traditional scripture stories. Designed as a curriculum resource for children and youth: for rotation Sunday School, family devotions or family road trips.

CD, Song-tivity book and PDF e-Song-tivity book available.

 

  1. I’m Gonna Stick With You (Ruth & Naomi) Ruth 1
  2. Miriam’s Song (God Parted the Red Sea) Ex 14-15
  3. It's a Sign of God’s Love (The Great Flood) Genesis 6-9
  4. To Emmaus Luke 24.13-35
  5. Peace Be With You (Jesus' Blessing) Luke 24.36-53
  6. Happy Little Gift (The Widow's Offering) Luke 21.1-4
  7. The Ten Commandments Song Exodus 20, Deuteronomy 5
  8. Real Love & the Whole Truth (Solomon's Baby Deal) I Kings 3.16-28
  9. The Seed Song (Jesus' Parable) Matthew 13.31-32
  10. Always Enough (Elijah and the Widow) I Kings 17.8-16
  11. I Bring You Good News (The Angel Greets Mary) Luke 1.26-56
  12. Prepare the Way for Love (The Baptizer's Rant) Luke 3.1-18
  13. The Na-Na Song (Jesus Welcomes Children) Matthew 19.13-15
  14. God, Give Me Wisdom (Solomon's Prayer) I Kings 3.3-15
  15. That Would Be Love (The Greatest Commandments) Matt 22.34-40
  16. Healing Hands (Jesus Heals the Little Girl) Matthew 9.18-26
  17. Circle of Seasons (A Tour of the Church Year) 
  18. Breath of Life (A Creation Story) Genesis 2







PILGRIMS TO A NEW WORLD (2009)

Songs for the journey of the spiritual life with zero church jargon. Some say this collection resonates with so-called emergent, post-modern spirituality in the lineage of Rob Bell, Brian McLaren, Sallie McFague, Len Sweet and Phyllis Tickle.

CD available. PDF e-songbook coming.







LABYRINTH WALK (2001)

A CD with two long-play versions of one quiet meditation song. With tiny, haiku-like verses suggesting images, the song is ideal as a companion to an actual labyrinth walking experience or a virtual one.


CD available.