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1. Our Glorious King ©SP&S 4.40 2. I Will Sing Your Praises ©SP&S 3.37 3. He is Exalted ©SP&S 2.06 4. Somebody’s Prayin’ ©Lorenz Creative Services/BMG Songs Inc. 3.58 Alto Soloist Alison Cameron 5. I am Your Child ©SP&S 4.11 6. Cascade of Sound ©Sunrise Music Publications 3.15 7. When We Cannot See Our Way ©SP&S 2.50 8. Th e Twenty-Th irde Psalme ©Kevin Norbury 5.14 Flute Soloist Fiona Cameron 9. God is Able ©Word Music/Two Fine Boys Music-Desert North Music 2.38 10. Glory to His Name! ©SP&S 3.42 Soprano Soloist Natasha Bennett 11. I Know a Fount ©Shawnee Press Inc. 4.51 12. Everywhere ©SP&S 4.43 13. Unto the Lord (A Celebration of the Resurrection of Christ) ©SP&S 9.29 14. Th at Beautiful Land M/s 5.02 15. Sometime Soon! ©SP&S 2.07 16. To Serve my God Alone © 3.54 17. We are an Army ©SP&S 3.56 18. Song of Consecration ©SP&S 3.07 19. Vesper ©SP&S 4.01

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INTRODUCTION Songster Leader Altos Bass Brass Martin Bennett Alison Cameron Alex Addis Cornets Cascade of Sound – the title track – was forgiveness, love, hope, a future prospect, dedication, Fiona Cameron Duncan Cameron Gary Fountain commissioned to celebrate the centenary of Th e motivation, consecration and peace. Sopranos Beryl Cotton Eric Clarke Graeme Northwood Memorial Halls Songster Brigade. Fiona Bennett Christine Cuthbert Richard Ellis James Ord It depicts words and music cascading out from a Th is music comprises a variety of Salvation Army Natasha Bennett Hilary Cuthbert Vernon Gapper Ryan Northwood source, to give the listener an opportunity to fi nd and other choral works, written by a broad range of Hannah Clarke Elizabeth Gapper Paul Keen Tenor Horns meaning and purpose to life, enabling a response in dedicated poets and composers. Sharon Clarke Krystyna Parry Derrick Rowntree Neil Blessett praise and thanks. Nicola Domleo Kirsty Rowntree Paul Cuthbert Whatever your mood at the current time, as you Patricia Beeton Val Rowntree Piano Baritone In the same way the tracks presented here, many of listen to Cascade of Sound we trust that it will bring Andrea Ellis Derek Wears Duncan Cameron which are première recordings, cascade the listener some meaning and purpose to your life and that you June Jones Tenor s Percussion Euphonium through various experiences – praise, adoration, will decide to make a positive response in some way Joanne Kenyon Colin Booth Andrew Shires David Taylor prayer, celebration, doubt, comfort, encouragement, as a result. Stella Miles Paul Cuthbert Bass Guitar Trombones (Songster Secretary) Philip James Chris Carter Mark Sharman Julia Norman Ian Norman Flute Robert O’Connor (Asst. Songster Sergeant) John Parry Fiona Cameron Matthew Evans Paula Pugh To m Selby Bass Dianne Ridley Martin Blessett Yvette Rowntree Sue Webb (Asst. Songster Secretary) Wyn Webb Barbara Whalley

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SONG OF CONSECRATION VESPER THE WILLIAM BOOTH MEMORIAL HALLS SONGSTER BRIGADE Challenged by a world in need, Heav’n and earth are passing, your word alone Lost, despairing, torn with strife, stands secure, eternal, changeless as your throne. Seeking light where darkness reigns, Hear the voice of God, it’s saying, Facing death but craving life: Put your trust in me. Lord, we look to thee for aid, I’ll supply every need, my resources are limitless, Send us forward unafraid. My grace is suffi cient for you.

Called by Jesus who exchanged Th rough eternal ages, Father you reign. heaven’s treasures for earth’s Cross. Heav’n and earth your footstool, hear us again. We respond, content to count Keep our souls from Satan’s power, ev’ry earthly gain but loss. Let your angels guard. Lord, we make our earnest plea: Let them watch, wings outspread, Strengthen us to follow thee. As a cov’ring from ev’ry evil: O let nothing, nothing disturb us. Consecrated now to serve Give us peace. those for whom the Saviour died. Th e William Booth Memorial Halls Songster Brigade Th e Songsters have produced this CD as part of their We will labour, love and lead (Nottingham) exists to proclaim Th e Salvation ministry to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. lost mankind to Jesus’ side. Army’s message: salvation from sin through Jesus Each Songster has promised to ‘sing with the spirit Lord, we seek thy Spirit’s pow’r, Christ, and to accomplish Th e Salvation Army’s and with understanding’ and in that spirit we pray Sanctify us for this hour. purpose; the salvation of souls. that you will receive blessing and inspiration from the words and music presented here. Commissioned by the Lord of Hosts, Since 1903 the Brigade has faithfully proclaimed the Whom we serve and whose we are, gospel of Jesus Christ, not only through its singing Th e words of the title track written for the Brigade’s We will take the gospel news Executive Producer: Trevor Caff ull but through individual witness and prayer. Since centenary summarise the desire of each Songster: to the world both near and far. Producer: Brian Hillson 1933 the Brigade has been served faithfully by four Lord, thy blessing we would ask: Engineer: Edward Heathcote Songster leaders – Herbert Page, Kenneth Buxton, ‘Responsibility is mine to sing with all my pow’r, Seal us for thy holy task. Post-production: World of Sound Richard Spicer and Martin Bennett. Salvation’s song, redemption’s theme, Production Manager: Nicki Tonge Each day and every hour, Project Co-ordinator: Neil Brownless Week by week the Songsters are involved in open air Until the time, when clothed in light, Artwork and Design: GK Graphic Design witness (our ‘church in the street’) in the Nottingham I join those gone before, Programme Notes: Martin Bennett Market Square as well as Corps activities. Th e And sing the endless, glad new song, Recorded by World of Sound on 9-11 May 2013 at Brigade is privileged to have the opportunity to One never heard before.’ William Booth Memorial Halls, Nottingham regularly broadcast over local radio and share in inter- (Peter M. Cooke) Brass accompaniment recorded on 1 July 2013 at denominational church activities as well as visiting Denington Studios, Wellingborough other Salvation Army centres across the UK territory. Songster Leader Martin Bennett

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PRAISE ADORATION TO SERVE MY GOD ALONE WE ARE AN ARMY Our Glorious King He is Exalted Lord, in the strength of grace, High aloft earth’s banners y,fl Words: W. H. Windybank Words: Isobel Robinson With a glad heart and free, In defi ance of our Lord, Music: Wilfred Heaton arr. Richard Holz Music: Ian Robinson Myself, my residue of days, Christless souls his love deny, I consecrate to thee. Rampant evil takes the sword; Th is opening anthem was issued in August 1939, a Th is lively up-tempo song, written by husband and wife Th y ransomed servant, ’Gainst the host who fl out his law month prior to the outbreak of World War II, yet despite team Majors Isobel and Ian Robinson, was their fi rst to God, in mercy, goes to war. that dark situation, and even now, the words invite and be published for songsters in 1995. It is a reminder that I restore to thee thy own, remind us to ‘Praise the Lord! Put sadness away’. Th e song ‘God’s love endures for all mankind’ and invites us to ‘serve And from this moment, live or die to serve my God alone. We are an Army mobilised by God, depicts the whole world praising God - ‘Th y will shall him all of our days’. Th e cry of need our trumpet call, be done on earth as in heaven’. Th ese stirring words of I consecrate to Th ee. We are an Army pledged to fi ght for God, Major W. H. Windybank were given a majestic setting PRAYER To serve my God alone. Until his foes before him fall. by a young Wilfred Heaton and in the post war years the Somebody’s Prayin’ Marching on with faith prevailing, piece soon became popular. In the 1950’s Commissioner Words & Music: John G. Elliot arr. Mark Hayes Marching on with hope unfailing, Richard E. Holz, who was Territorial Music Secretary in trs. Michael Stayner Marching on with love travailing, New York, made a brass arrangement for the New York Alto soloist: Alison Cameron We are an Army, we are an Army, Temple Chorus and Staff Band to feature in regular was written for Renee Bondi, an Mobilised by God. Friday evening meetings at the NY Temple. Later it was Somebody’s Prayin’ American gospel singer who, following a car accident, used at various national events for massed choruses in was confi ned to life in a wheelchair. However, this did ’Neath an empty Cross we fi ght, the 1960s and 1970s. Th e brass arrangement has been not deter her from touring around telling others of God’s Love’s great sacrifi cial sign, revived for this première recording. love using this song of faith and prayer. Alison testifi es Emblem of his risen might, Token of his grace divine. I Will Sing Your Praises here that there is someone praying for her and that we need never feel lost or deserted as ‘Mighty hands are Th rough this Cross raised up for sin, Words: Psalm 9 v.1-2,9 guiding me to protect me.’ We shall conquer, we shall win. Music: Leonard Ballantine I am Your Child Christ is with us in the fi eld, Th e theme of praise continues here inviting you to Words: Helen Poore Leaves us not to stand alone; sing, rejoice, be glad and tell of God’s wonders. Major Music: Kenneth Downie Evil hands the sword must yield, Leonard Ballantine oft en uses text direct from the Christ will make the world his own. Bible in his compositions and here the verses of Psalm Th ere can be times when people begin to wonder and Loud our songs of triumph ring, 9 are presented. Th e song moves from a restful attitude question who they are, their feelings of insignifi cance in Christ is Saviour, Christ is King. of praise, through a more intense approach reminding life and their purpose in today’s world. Th ese questions us that we too can fi nd a refuge and stronghold when are presented here – ‘Who am I to praise your name? distressed or oppressed. It concludes with an assured, Who am I to love you?’ with a very simple reminder as an calm affi rmation that ‘With all my heart, for all my life I answer for us, that we are all just children of God and so will sing your praises, I will sing!’ we should just simply say ‘thank you’ for that promise.

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THAT BEAUTIFUL LAND SOMETIME SOON! CELEBRATION COMFORT I have heard of a land on a far-away strand, I’ve got a hunch that things will soon be changin’, Cascade of Sound Th e Twenty-Th irde Psalme In the Bible the story is told; Right here! Sometime soon! Words: Peter M. Cooke Words : George Herbert Where cares never come, never darkness or gloom, More than a hunch, for Jesus gave a promise Music: Richard Phillips Music: Kevin Norbury And nothing shall ever grow old. he will come back sometime soon! Flute: Fiona Cameron Originally written to celebrate the William Booth In that beautiful land on the far-away strand, And when my Saviour comes to claim his own, Memorial Halls Songster Brigade centenary in 2003, this Th ree weeks before his death in 1633 George Herbert, No storms with their blasts ever fr own; And take his place upon the judgement throne, première recording features the poetry of Peter M. Cooke a clergyman in Salisbury, presented a collection of Th e streets, I am told, are paved with pure gold, Yes! I’ve got a hunch that ev’rything will soon be changin’! who originates from Nottingham. His words depict the poems entitled Th e Temple to a friend who published the And the sun, it shall never go down. Right here! Sometime soon! gift of harmony which we can express through music; contents soon aft erwards. One of the poems is featured values with which we can keep in tune; responsibility here in its original ‘Olde English’ text as a paraphrase of Th ere’s a Saviour who died, and his arms are open wide, I’ve got an inkling there’s a new world coming! to sing about God’s grace every day until we eventually Psalm 23 ‘Th e Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want...’ Pardoned sinners like me to enfold; All evil gone for good! ‘sing the endless, glad new song’ in heaven. Richard Phillips In 2001 Kevin Norbury set these words as an anthem And I know when I stand in that beautiful land, When Jesus, King of righteousness, will reign forever, has composed an energetic accompaniment which gives which begins with a lonely shepherd’s fl ute and develops His glory shall never grow old. As he said he would! positive drive to this Cascade of Sound title track. the words of the Psalm through all the diff erent phases to conclude with the words of comfort that God’s ‘sweet Th ere’s a home in that land at the Father’s right hand; So when my Saviour comes to claim his own, DOUBT and wondrous love’ will accompany us all our days. Th ere are mansions whose joys are untold, And take his place upon the judgement throne. When We Cannot See Our Way And perennial spring, where the birds ever sing, Yes! I’ve got an inkling ev’rything will sure be changin’! Words: Th omas Kelly ENCOURAGEMENT And nothing shall ever grow old. Right here! Sometime soon! Music: Stephen Bulla God is Able Words & Music: Chris Machen and Robert Stirling I’ve got a hunch that things will soon be changin’! Th omas Kelly, an Irish preacher and prolifi c hymn arr. Carol Cymbala Right here! Sometime soon! writer of 765 hymns, penned these words in 1815 More than a hunch, for Jesus gave a promise based on Isaiah 12:2 - ‘I will trust and not be afraid’. It Th e theme of this vibrant song, which originated in he would come back sometime soon! was fi rst included in the Salvation Army song book in America in 1988, is based on the reference in the book And when my Saviour comes to claim his own, 1899. It still provides inspiration and reassurance for all of Daniel about friends who were persecuted for praying And take his place upon the judgement throne. who experience doubt, stress and can see no way out or and yet were able to reply ‘God is able to deliver and rescue Yes! I’ve got a positive strong conviction there’ll be changes! forward in a situation, ‘when we cannot see our way, let those who serve him’. It continues by reminding us that Right here! Sometime soon! us trust and still obey’. Th is particular arrangement was we face similar challenges today, but we can ‘Take courage the fi rst vocal musical contribution of Stephen Bulla to fr iend and walk on thru’, the Lord will face the fi re with And what a celebration that will be! the UK Musical Salvationist publication in 1975 and has you! ...My God will provide a way!’ When on that day our Saviour we shall see! since become a well loved source of inspiration and hope Yes! I’ve got a positive strong conviction there’ll be changes! for many congregations and individuals. Right here! Sometime soon! He’s coming sometime soon!

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Glory to His Name! LOVE UNTO THE LORD Love’s redeeming work is done Words: Elisha A. Hoff man Everywhere (A Celebration of the Resurrection of Christ) Shout, shout in triumph, triumph! Music: Wilfred Heaton Words : John Gowans Shout for joy, shout for joy, Hallelujah! Soprano soloist: Natasha Bennett Music: Andrew Maycock Shout for joy before the Lord, Strike up with all your skill, shout in triumph! You who are righteous! Elisha A. Hoff man, an American evangelical minister General John Gowans, a former commanding offi cer of Praise comes well fr om the upright, Fought the fi ght, the battle won from 1868-1922, wrote over 2000 gospel songs. Th ese our corps, originally wrote these words for the musical Give, give thanks to the Lord on the harp, Strike up with all your skill and shout in triumph! words of testimony, praise and encouragement were Glory in 1976 which depicted the formative days in a Sing him praise to the ten-stringed lute. Hallelujah! penned in 1878 as the poet considered how God had Victorian . Andrew Maycock saved people from their sins through the sacrifi ce of Jesus presents a more refl ective setting of the original bright Sing to him a new song! Lo! the sun’s eclipse is o’er, Hallelujah! on the cross. Th is composition was written by Wilfred melody which allows you to ponder on the feeling of Sing to the Lord a new song, sing in triumph. Lo! he sets in blood no more, Heaton in the early 1960s, originally being used in wonder and amazement that God the creator loves us Strike up with all your skill and shout in triumph! Shout in triumph! Shout in triumph! manuscript form by Leeds Central Songsters, where the unconditionally. ‘We can’t escape his love, or take ourselves Shout in triumph! Hallelujah! Heaton family worshipped, and published for songster out of his care, so where could we hide fr om his love? His Sing to him a new song use in 1983. In this première recording Natasha Bennett love is everywhere.’ A new song, oh, sing to him, sing to him. Use all your skill and shout, shout, presents her testimony and invites you ‘to be made Use all your skill and shout, complete’ as the Songsters reply Glory to His Name! in Unto the Lord Use all your skill and shout, shout, Shout in triumph, shout in triumph, a passionate and fully inclusive response. (A Celebration of the Resurrection of Christ) Use all your skill and shout, Shout in triumph! Words: Psalm 33 and Kaare Westergaard Shout in triumph, shout in triumph, Hallelujah! FORGIVENESS Music: Norman Bearcroft Shout in triumph! I Know a Fount Words : Oliver Cooke In 1983 Lt. Colonel Norman Bearcroft wrote this Th at thorny wreath, a sign of shame, Music: Benjamin Harlan triumphant composition for the International Staff Which pierced his brow and tore it, Songsters. It portrays a vibrant celebration of the A royal coronet became when love incarnate bore it. Oliver Cooke regularly contributed songs to the resurrection of Christ. Th e ancient words of Psalm 33 Th at shameful tree, a cross of wood, Salvation Army for fi ft y years from 1888 and his words form an invitation to celebrate and sing to the Lord a Th e curse that long debased it, have become an inspiration to many. Th e lyrics enquire new song in triumph. In the midst of all this rejoicing Became the token of all good, if you are weary or weighted down with care and then the words of a poem Transformed by love incarnate When love incarnate graced it. invite you to fi nd refuge at a place where burdens are by Commissioner Kaare Westergaard remind us that lift ed and night is turned to day. Th e place? Calvary – only through ‘Th at hill of death called Calvary’ can we Th at hill of death called Calvary, where the answer is provided – ‘No one has ever claim’d fi nd real life. Th e work concludes victoriously with With darkness veiled around it, of his love and been denied.’ Th is popular arrangement Charles Wesley’s words ‘Love’s redeeming work is done.... Became the place of life to me, by Dr Benjamin Harlan from Texas, USA has, since its Hallelujah!’ When love incarnate crowned it, release in 1990, become an inspirational example of For Christ is love incarnate. God’s redemptive power in people’s lives.

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I KNOW A FOUNT EVERYWHERE A FUTURE PROSPECT DEDICATION I know a fount where sins are washed away. Have you ever stopped to think how God loves you? Th at Beautiful Land To Serve my God Alone I know a place where night is turned to day, It sounds quite incredible, and yet it’s true. Words: W. Rock and F. White Words: Charles Wesley Burdens are lift ed, blind eyes made to see; Nothing on this earth, or in the heavens above, Music: R. Harkness arr. Eric Ball Music: Nigel Salt Th ere’s a wonder-working power in Is as sure and certain as God’s love. adpt. Martin Bennett the blood of Calvary. Th is meditation was written by Nigel Salt and published in 1991 by the Eastern Territory. Although it O it’s as high as the sky, and it’s as deep as the sea, Th e lyrics, originally penned in 1889, depict the wonders features one of the shortest songs in the Salvation Army Say, are you weary? Are you heavy laden? And it’s as wide as the world, God’s love for you and for me. and beauty of life in heaven where no cares or darkness Song Book it contains powerful words of dedication Burdened with sorrow, weighted down with care? We can’t escape his love, or take ourselves out of his care, exist, but only a home with joys untold and everlasting – that we should serve God and God alone. Charles Are you in bondage? Do you want deliv’rance? So where could we hide fr om his love? life. Th e key message is a reminder that ‘Th ere’s a Saviour Wesley wrote a series of Short Hymns on Select Passages of Come then, with me, there is refuge from despair. His love is ev’ry-where, his love is ev’ry-where. who died, and his arms are open wide pardoned sinners like the Holy Scriptures in 1762. Th e original eight line verse me to enfold’. Th e International Staff Band male voices is based on the text: ‘Who then is willing to consecrate Wondrous Deliv’rer! Sin forgiving Saviour! Ev’rything is changing in the world today, regularly featured an arrangement by Eric Ball in the his service this day unto the Lord?’ (1 Chronicles 29:5). Cleanser of hearts, unfailing Friend and Guide! Th ere’s one thing reliable in ev’ry way, early 1960’s and a full songster version is presented here. No one has ever trusted unavailing, Other things may alter, but it’s clear and plain, Th is verse was later sub-divided in A Collection of Hymns No one has claimed of his love and been denied. Th at the love of God is just the same. Sometime Soon! for the Use of the People called Methodists by John Wesley in 1780. Th ese words of dedication ‘Myself, my residue of Words & Music: Howard Davies Wider than the mind can realise, days, I consecrate to thee ...... and fr om this moment, live or die to serve my God alone’ are more poignant as the His love is unlimited, and never dies; Th e future prospect idea continues with a bright and composer was three years later at the Th ough we don’t deserve it now, ev’ry day it’s new; enthusiastic reference to ‘A new world coming where age of 41. Th at’s the love of God for me and you. all evil is gone for good!’ Th ese recent words and music of Major Howard Davies (2012), although presented MOTIVATION in a light-hearted style, emphasise a positive, strong We are an Army conviction of Jesus’ promise that ‘He will come back Words: Harry Read sometime soon!’ Music: Robert Redhead Initially written for a pageant at the commissioning of Salvation Army offi cer cadets, the words of Commissioner Harry Read still refl ect the mission of all Salvationists today – One Army, One Mission, One Message – God’s Love. Th is festival arrangement from 1971 includes a brass setting by Colonel Robert Redhead which emphasises the motivation of Th e Salvation Army who march on with faith, hope and love because they are mobilised by God.

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CONSECRATION PEACE THE TWENTY-THIRDE PSALME Th e decree came down to all the land, Song of Consecration Vesper Th e God of love my shepherd is, To the people in the king’s command. Words: Robert Th ompson Words: Peter M. Cooke And he that doth me feed, Bow down to the dusty ground, Music: William Himes OF Music: Ray Steadman-Allen OF While he is mine and I am his, When they heard the trumpet sound. What can I want or need? But the children of God refused to kneel, Th e words of Colonel Robert Th ompson speak of a Th e original melody comes from a brass composition Th ey defi ed the king with a fi ery zeal, spiritual vision. We are challenged by a world in need; Trombone Vespers and the words of Peter Cooke are He leads me to the tender grasse, Th ey were thrown in the amefl that day, called by Jesus to follow; consecrated to serve others used once more to provide a fi tting benediction to this Where I both feed and rest; But you could hear the children say; and commissioned by the Lord to take good news to the CD. Despite the changing situations around us, we are Th en to the streams that gently passe: world. Th e music composed by William Himes in 1985, reminded to trust continually in God’s suffi cient grace In both I have the best. Don’t you know that some things never change, steadily builds in intensity from a thoughtful attitude to and in this assurance with calm and confi dence state - And our fi ery trials are still the same. Or if I stray, he doth convert, Th e saints of God must face the test, a victorious conviction, concluding with a calm request ‘O let nothing disturb us. Give us peace.’ And bring my mind in frame: for the Lord’s blessing in the challenges of the task ahead. But you can stand above the rest. And all this not for my desert, Take courage friend and walk on thru, But for his holy name. Th e Lord will face the refi with you! Stand with the saints and say; Yea, in death’s shadie black abode ‘My God will provide a way!’ Songster Leader: Martin Bennett well may I walk, not fear, Martin originally moved to study Geography at Nottingham University and since then For thou art with me, and thy rod has worshipped at the William Booth Memorial Halls (WBMH), serving in the band to guide, thy staff e to bear. GLORY TO HIS NAME! and songsters. He lead the East Midlands Divisional Youth Chorus for 10 years and is a Down at the cross where my Saviour died, member of Th e Household Troops Band. He is head of the Humanities faculty in a local Nay, thou dost make me sit and dine Down where for cleansing from sin I cried, inner city Academy. Martin has been Songster Leader for thirty years and over that time ev’n in my enemies’ sight; Th ere to my heart was the blood applied. has always believed passionately in communicating the gospel of Jesus Christ through My head with oyl, my cup with wine song, drama and choreography in as many relevant and varied forms as possible. runnes over day and night. Glory to his name! Glory to his name!

Surely thy sweet and wondrous love, I am so wondrously saved from sin, Natasha Bennett: Soprano Shall measure all my dayes; Jesus, my Saviour, abides within; Natasha grew up as part of the WBMH corps enjoying singing from a young age. Before And as it never shall remove, And, by the cross, I a crown shall win. So neither shall my praise. leaving for university in Leeds she helped with the singing company and has always been O precious fountain that saves from sin, a valued member of both the songsters and the East Midlands Divisional Youth Chorus. I am so glad I have entered in! Natasha is now undertaking a PhD in Nanotechnology at the University of and GOD IS ABLE Th ere Jesus saves me and keeps me clean. worships at Bristol Staple Hill Citadel Corps where she leads the youth group. God is able, God is able, To deliver fr om the fi re, Come to this fountain, so rich and sweet, He will rescue, those who serve him Cast thy pour soul at the Saviour’s feet, When the fl ames are burning higher. Plunge in today and be made complete.

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CASCADE OF SOUND Th at cascade of sound, that gift so profound Alison Cameron: Alto Lord, once you said, ‘let there be light’: fl ows back to the Father’s throne. Alison has worshipped at WBMH since moving with her family in 1996. Light instantly awoke. His creatures express his true faithfulness, Since then she has been involved with youth as Young People’s Sergeant Major It danced upon the universe, In speech which is not their own. and ‘Mum’s and Tots’ group leader for 10 years; currently she is Assistant As you the edict spoke. Th e language of grace now gathers apace, Singing Company Leader. She considers being part of and contributing to But did you say, ‘let there be sound’? In lives which are tuned to his; her church fellowship a central role in her life. Th is added to teaching in an And on creation’s ear We consciously praise in all of our ways inner city primary school, makes life busy, challenging and rewarding. Above did harmony from chaos wake, the Lord of our melodies. all Alison loves to sing for Jesus! Did order then appear? WHEN WE CANNOT SEE OUR WAY A cascade of sound, a gift so profound When we cannot see our way, fl ows out of the Father’s throne. Let us trust and still obey; His creatures express his true faithfulness, He who bids us forward go, Fiona Cameron: Flute In speech which is not their own. Cannot fail the way to show. Fiona has been a member of WBMH since early childhood and a valued Th e language of grace now gathers apace, member of the young people’s and divisional musical youth groups enjoying Th ough it be the gloom of night, In lives which are tuned to his; the opportunity to both play and sing to express her Christian faith. She has Th ough we see no ray of light, We consciously praise in all of our ways been playing the fl ute for twelve years and achieved her Grade 8 at the age of Since the Lord himself is there, the Lord of our melodies. 17. Fiona is currently studying languages at the University of Edinburgh and ’Tis not meet that we should fear. attends Edinburgh Gorgie Corps. Lord, discord in my life would reign Be it ours, then, while we’re here, if you weren’t in control. Him to follow without fear. Th e music breaks, the melody Where he calls us, there to go, leaves body, mind and soul. What he bids us, that to do. So keep my heart and life in tune with values which are yours, Derek Wears: Piano Th at I may worship you, my God, A lifelong Salvationist of Kettering Citadel Corps, Derek is actively involved You who my soul adores. as a bandsman and songster pianist. He is a retired school head of music who fi nds time to lead the Sixties Club in the Northamptonshire area Responsibility is mine to sing with all my pow’r, as well as accompanying for musical examinations and other choral groups. In Salvation’s song, redemption’s theme, recent years Derek has willingly taken the role of guest accompanist for the Each day and ev’ry hour, WBMH Songsters on weekend campaigns and festival concerts. Until the time, when clothed in light, I join those gone before, And sing the endless, glad new song, One never heard before.

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OUR GLORIOUS KING I WILL SING YOUR PRAISES HE IS EXALTED I AM YOUR CHILD Gathered here before thee, O heavenly Father, I will sing your praises, Lord, I will sing. He is exalted, Lord of all nations, I come into your presence, Lord, We would now enthrone thee our glorious King. I will lift your name, Most High, I will sing. He alone is worthy of our praise. Bowing low before you. Th e gift of thy Son brought to all men salvation; In you I’ll rejoice, in you I’ll be glad, He is exalted, Lord of creation, You are light, and life, and pow’r, In grateful thanksgiving, thy praises we sing. I will tell of your wonders. Come let us serve him all of our days. Glorious holy Saviour. I will sing your praises, Lord, I will sing. His name is high above all names, Praise, oh, praise the Lord! Put sadness away; Who am I to praise your name? His love endures for all mankind. Serve with holy joy, and glad homage pay; All my heart, I’ll give you, Lord, all my heart. Who am I to love you? Th e everlasting Prince of peace, Emmanuel, Yield him thy heart, and crown him today All my life I’ll live for you, all my life. I am your child, Lord of my life, King of kings and Lord of all, Glorious Lord and King. In you I’ll rejoice, in you I’ll be glad, And I am here to thank you. Lord of lords, he is our rock, I will tell of your wonders. Our fortress and our strength, our mighty God. All thy works exalt thee, almighty Creator, With all my heart I’ll sing your praises, I magnify your holy name, Nature chants thy praises, extolling thy pow’r; Lord, I will sing. He is exalted, Lord most high! I worship and adore you. Th e seed time and harvest proclaim thou art faithful, You are my strength, my joy, my life. Th y manifold mercies are new ev’ry hour. Th e Lord is a refuge in times of distress. SOMEBODY’S PRAYIN’ Exalted Lord almighty. Th e Lord is a strong-hold for those who are oppressed. Somebody’s prayin’, I can feel it, To thy name be glory, for thine is the greatness, Somebody’s prayin’ for me. Majesty and honour, to thee, Lord, be giv’n; I will sing your praises, Lord, I will sing, Mighty hands are guiding me Th y throne is set up in the hearts of thy people, Oh I will sing! to protect me fr om what I can see. Th y will shall be done on earth as in heav’n. I will lift your name, Most High, I will sing! Lord, I believe, Lord, I believe, In you I’ll rejoice, in you I’ll be glad, Somebody’s prayin’ for me. I will tell of your wonders. Angels are watchin’ , I can feel it, I will sing your praises, Lord, Angels are watchin’ over me. I will lift up your name, Most High, Weary miles ahead ’til I get home, With all my heart, for all my life, I will sing! Still I’m safely kept before the throne.

Lord, I believe, Lord, I believe, Angels are watchin’ over me.

Well, I’ve walked the barren wilderness where my pillow was a stone and I’ve been through the darkest caverns where no light has ever shone. Still I went on ’cause there was someone I WILL SING YOUR PRAISES who was down on their knees, And I thank the Lord for you prayin’ all this time for me.

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