There are many inequities in the world; however, the one thing GOD OF MY PRAISE TOGETHER we all have in common is the same amount of time each day. Time is a precious commodity and one of the greatest gifts we WORDS: Leslie, Rhonda & Becki Sites WORDS & MUSIC: Andrew Maycock MUSIC: Leslie, Rhonda & Becki Sites can give one another. We read in the bible that there is a time & Chris Springer ‘Remember always to live as Christians should… for everything, but how often do we consider that we do not ARRANGEMENT: Camp Kirkland standing side by side with one strong purpose – to have enough of it? How often do we put something off until BRASS ARRANGEMENT: Andrew Mair tell the Good News.’ tomorrow rather than deal with it today? As Christians we are Philippians 1:27 not to manage our time in the same way the world manages ‘Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.’ theirs. We must ensure that we seek God in everything we Psalm 150:6 do, because ‘Now is the time…’. ‘Now is the time…’ for us to O come, let us sing to the God of my praise, We are here to sing for you, make a difference, to be the difference in the situations we ‘He is the rock of my Salvation’. There is nothing else we’d rather do O come, let us sing to the God of my praise; than lift your name in unending praise, find ourselves in each and every day. God’s word advises us to With adoration anthems raise. For the rest of our days. use our time wisely and well because He knows that there are For ever I will sing of his excellent greatness, We are here to sing for you, many things in life that can distract us from what truly matters. Shout it to his name with a voice of triumph. There is nothing else we’d rather do Do not waste yours so that you look back with regret – you do Exalt the Lord our holy God, bow down before his feet. than share your love to those in need, And we will worship him with hallowed hearts; In thought and word and deed. not know what tomorrow holds! As you take the time to listen Our praise belongs to him. to this album, we earnestly pray that you will be uplifted and Together we sing, With heavenly hosts let’s celebrate the God of all earth; Telling the good news and the promise of the cross. experience a deeper sense of Christ in your life, for ‘Now is the We will come into his presence with joyful singing! Giving a caring hand to those that seem so lost. time…’ Oh, serve the Lord with gladness, give glory to his name; Together, together. And we will know that the Lord is God, Together we sing, He reigns in majesty! Helping others to come closer to you. Sunderland Millfield Songsters recorded this album as part of Blessing souls and healing words to make anew. Alleluia, alleluia, Together, together we sing. their ‘Centenary Celebrations’ in 2019. We are delighted that Praise his name, alleluia. a number of Salvationist composers and lyricists have written The holy one, God’s only Son, We are here to sing for you, Alleluia to the King. There is nothing else we’d rather do, songs to mark this significant milestone; we are pleased to be Proclaiming love and peace and hope, able to include these on this recording. It is also a privilege to Come, let us sing to the God of my praise. For those that cannot cope. be joined by vocal soloists Charlie Green and Abigail Johnson, We are here to sing for you, There is nothing else we’d rather do, along with our own Singing Company (Junior Choir) for Turning once lost souls to your shining face; who we acknowledge has prepared many future Sunderland Your perfect love embrace. Millfield Songsters over the years and continues to do so today.

Songster Leader Andrew Mair I NEED THEE SAFE WITHIN YOUR ARMS featuring Charlie Green & Abigail Johnson Abigail Johnson WORDS: Annie Sherwood Hawks (Verses) WORDS & MUSIC: Mark Hayes & Robert Lowry (Chorus) ARRANGEMENT: Andrew Blyth MUSIC: Alistair Taylor The eternal God is your refuge, and his ‘My God will meet all your needs according to his everlasting arms are under you.’ glorious riches in Christ Jesus.’ Deuteronomy 33:27 Philippians 4:19 I need thee every hour, Whether I’m right or whether I’m wrong, Most gracious Lord, Whether I’m weak or whether I’m strong. No tender voice like thine Whether I’m sure or maybe confused, can peace afford. Feeling loved or feeling used. WE WILL SING I know a place where I can go, I need thee, O I need thee, Somewhere that winter winds won’t blow. GOD’S PRAISE! Every hour I need thee; There I am warmed by loving arms, O bless me now, my Saviour, Held with care, next to your heart. WORDS: Lee Fisher & Charles Wesley I come to thee. MUSIC: Lee Fisher And I’m safe, within your arms, Lord. I need thee every hour, I’ve become a child again. Stay thou nearby; I’ve come back to the source of love, ‘Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord Temptations lose their power Where healing can begin. all the earth. Sing to the Lord, praise his name; when thou art nigh. Though the world would say I must be strong and prove my worth by what I do. proclaim his salvation day after day.’ I need thee every hour, I will rest assured in your embrace, Psalm 96: 1 In joy or pain; And find my strength in you. Come quickly and abide, Or life is vain. Whether I’m walking in the light, We’ll sing praises to our Father above, We’ll sing praises when the day has begun, Or whether I’m stumbling through the night. We will tell of his all-saving love. We will thank the Lord for giving his son. I need thee every hour, You are a God, whose promise endures, In the morning or the end of the day: In the evening when the light starts to fade: Teach me thy will, Though undeserved, your love is sure. We will sing God’s praise! We will sing God’s praise! And thy rich promises When I am tempted to pursue When the things in life are going to plan, Even though we feel our enemies near, in me fulfil. plans that may keep me far away from you. And he leads us with his mighty hand, We can trust that there is nothing to fear. Gently you call, “My child, come home”. When we’re going through some difficult days: For his guiding light will show us the way, I will never let go of one of my own. We will sing God’s praise! We will sing God’s praise! We’ll sing your praise O Lord for you’re worthy of it all. Lift up your heart, We’ll shout for joy O Lord; we will worship and adore. Lift up your voice! And just like those who have gone before, Rejoice, again I say rejoice! May we be faithful to your Spirit’s call. With our voices raised, We will sing God’s praise! IT’S SIMPLY JESUS PEACEMAKER THAT’S THE SPIRIT! featuring Sunderland Millfield Singing Company Charlie Green featuring Sarah Wharton (Leader: Melissa Cartledge) WORDS & MUSIC: Greg Ferguson WORDS: John Gowans WORDS & MUSIC: Andrew Maycock MUSIC: Andrew Mair ‘Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of ‘You will have a Son, and his name will be Jesus.’ righteousness.’ ‘When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you Luke 1:31 James 3:18 into all truth.’ John 16:13 What does Christmas mean to you? Peacemaker, fear taker, Does it lift your heart and make you feel anew? Soul soother, storm smoother, Who is it tells me what to do Who is it shows me what to be Do you realise the magic of this time, Light shiner, lost finder, and helps me to obey? and leads me to that goal? Or are you wrapped up in your gifts sublime? Cloud lifter, deliverer, Who is it plans the route for me Who is it claims the heart of me What does Christmas mean to you? Heart toucher, truth lover. and will not let me stray? and wants to take control? Is it filled with joyful things you like to do? Who other could be Who is it tells me when to speak Who is it calls to holiness Do you understand the meaning of this hour; fear taker, peacemaker to me? and what I ought to say? of body, mind and soul? What Christmas time is all about? That’s the Spirit! Holy Spirit! That’s the Spirit! Holy Spirit! Mind clearer, sigh hearer, That’s the Spirit of the Lord in me! That’s the Spirit of the Lord in me! It’s simply: Jesus, Hand holder, consoler, It’s simply Jesus. Wound binder, tear drier, That’s the Spirit! Holy Spirit! The Saviour of the world is Jesus. Strength giver, provider, That’s the Spirit of the Lord in me! Jesus, his name is Jesus. Heart healer, kind father, That’s the Spirit! Holy Spirit! The Saviour of the world is Jesus. Who other could be That’s the Spirit of the Lord in me! my Saviour, peacemaker to me? What does Christmas mean to you? Who is it gives me heavy loads Do you dream of things all sparkly and brand new? Let your peace rule in my heart, and helps me take the strain? Do you realise the magic of this time, Let your kindness fill my thoughts, Who is it calls to sacrifice Or are you wrapped up in your gifts sublime? Let your strength secure my soul, and helps me bear the pain? What does Christmas mean to you? Let your peace take hold in me, Who is it sees me when I fall Does it mean a rest from work you have to do? Let your wisdom guide my will. and lifts me up again? Do you understand the meaning of this hour; Your compassion fill this place, That’s the Spirit! Holy Spirit! What Christmas time is all about? Let my anxious thoughts be still, That’s the Spirit of the Lord in me! Let your peace rule in my heart. I need you, I need you, I need you in my life Lord. I trust you, believe you, I need you in my life I know. Heart toucher, truth lover. Who other could be fear taker, peacemaker to me? GUARDIAN OF MY SOUL IN HEAVEN’S EYES IT’S INCREDIBLE GRACE Abigail Johnson Charlie Green WORDS : John E. Bode & Darren Shaw WORDS: William Hastings MUSIC: Darren Shaw WORDS & MUSIC: Phill McHugh MUSIC: Andrew Blyth WORDS & MUSIC: Laura Story ARRANGEMENT: Andrew Mair ‘For God carefully watches the goings on of all ‘You have looked deep into my heart Lord, and ‘Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with you know all about me. Your knowledge of me is confidence, so that we may receive mercy and He is the keeper and guardian of your soul.’ mankind; he sees them all.’ Job 34: 21 too deep; it is beyond my understanding.’ find grace to help us in our time of need.’ Psalm 121:5 Psalm 139: 1, 6 Hebrews 4:16

I worship you, God’s only son, A fervent prayer rose up to heaven. Like a single speck of sand, My heart is so proud. Who took my sins to the cross, A fragile soul was losing ground. He holds me in his hand. My mind is so unfocused. So I could be completely free to follow Sorting through the earthly babel, Like a raindrop falling down, I see the things you do through me where you lead. Heaven heard the sound. I’m caught before I hit the ground. as great things I have done. Lord, your wounds are now my healing This was a life of no distinction. In a tiny sparrow’s song, And now you gently break me, and I am wholly yours. No successes, only tries. His love says ‘you belong’. Then lovingly you take me You know my name and where I’m going, Yet gazing down on this unlovely one, I called to him, he found me, and hold me as my father Guardian of my soul. There was love in heaven’s eyes. He found me, that’s my song! and mould me as my maker. I worship you, my Jesus! In heaven’s eyes there are no losers. It’s so incredible he knows my name, I ask you: “How many times will you pick me up, Lord, I worship you. In heaven’s eyes no hopeless cause. It’s indescribable he speaks no blame. When I keep on letting you down? Only people like you with feelings like me, It’s a miracle of grace that he loved me from the start. And each time I will fall short of your glory, O let me hear thee speaking Amazed by the grace we can find in heaven’s eyes. It’s unconditional he owns my heart. How far will forgiveness abound?” in accents clear and still, And you answer: “My child, I love you. Above the storms of passion, The orphaned child, the wayward father, When the shifting sands give way, And as long as you’re seeking my face, The murmurs of self-will. The homeless traveller in the rain. He’s never far away. You’ll walk in the power of my daily sufficient grace.” O speak to reassure me, When life goes by and no one bothers, In my whispered word of prayer To chasten or control; Heaven feels the pain. I feel his presence everywhere. At times I may grow weak O speak to make me listen, Looking down, God sees each heartache. At the breaking of each dawn and feel a bit discouraged, Thou guardian of my soul. Know each sorrow, hears each cry. his Calvary makes me strong. Knowing that someone, somewhere And looking up we’ll see compassion’s fire I called to him, he found me, could do a better job. ablaze in heaven’s eyes. He found me, that’s my song! For who am I to serve you? I know I don’t deserve you. Amazing love! How can it be, And that’s the part that burns in my heart My God my Saviour died for me? and keeps me hanging on. You are so patient with me, Lord. As I walk with you, I’m learning what your grace really means. The price that I could never pay was paid at calvary. So, instead of trying to repay you, I’m learning to simply obey you by giving up my life to you for all that you’ve given to me. NOW IS THE TIME… THE LORD BLESS THEE AND KEEP THEE WORDS & MUSIC: Andrew Mair Accompanied by Norridge Citadel Band (USA Central Territory) ‘Honour the Lord with me! Celebrate his great name.’ WORDS: Numbers 6:24-26 Psalm 34:3 MUSIC: Ivor Bosanko ‘Each generation will announce to the next your wonderful and powerful deeds.’ Psalm 145:4 The Lord bless thee and keep thee. The Lord make his face to shine upon thee, Now is the time for celebration, And be gracious unto thee. Now is the time to make it known. The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, Now is the time for jubilation. And give thee, and give thee, Our praises we offer at his throne. And give thee peace. Amen, Amen. Now is the time for all creation, Amen, Amen. SUNDERLAND MILLFIELD SONGSTERS To bow down and worship and adore. Our Father in Heaven is a mighty God, OF THE SALVATION ARMY Songster Leader: Andrew Mair His praise we sing forevermore. Now is the time for thanksgiving, ‘Sing joyfully to the Lord!’ (Psalm 33:1) to traditional songs. Whatever the genre, the And now is the time for rejoicing in him. songsters seek to praise and worship God through Alpha Omega, Sunderland Millfield Corps is located in the music, and to be effective communicators of the Wonderful Saviour, Jesus we welcome you here. North-East England Division of the United Gospel. Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland. His love endures forever, The Songster Brigade was formed in 1919 and The current membership represents a variety Come worship the Lord ever since its formation has had a very clear of different skills and professions including: with gladness, in song. For he made us, mission to know Christ, live Christ and to share Christ teaching, nursing, finance, HR, welding, those And he saved us, through its ministry. Over the years, the songsters enjoying retirement and more. Each has come Shout for joy, praise his name! have travelled extensively throughout the United to faith in Christ, the Light of the World. His light Kingdom, visiting corps to lead worship as well shines into their hearts and each in their own way as participating in both regional and national witnesses to their faith by carrying that same light events. Easter 2017 saw the songsters travel to into the arena of life. The Netherlands where they undertook a tour under the theme Extravagant Love. The songsters are under the faith-driven leadership of Andrew Mair who has been in post The songsters present a large range of Christian since January 2014 having previously been the music from contemporary to classical, spirituals group’s Deputy Leader. Abigail Johnson started singing at a very early Early 2018, Charlie released his second gospel age, making her CD recording debut on her CHARLIE album The 90 and 9, a collection of original and mum’s album when she was just three years old. GREEN favourite gospel and inspirational songs. Charlie spent three weeks in Utah recording this album As a member of The Salvation Army, Abigail Charlie came to the world’s attention in 2008 when and has been produced by Jimmy Osmond and has many opportunities to use her talent for he sang on the hit TV show Britain’s Got Talent. This released under the Osmond Entertainment label. singing. She has already travelled extensively led to him having over 10 million hits on YouTube. Charlie soldiers at Droitwich Corps where he is an and has been part of vocal groups in California active member of both the band and songsters. and Chicago at the Western and Central Music In 2014 Charlie recorded his first gospel album Institutes respectively. Abigail is a member entitled I Will Sing Praise which is available on the Accompanist: Gary Rose of two of the Salvation Army’s premier youth SP&S label. In November of that same year Charlie choirs: The Territorial Youth Choir and The was invited to sing at the Salvation Army’s Christmas Territorial Music School Girls’ Chorus. Carol Concert at London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall and in July 2015 Charlie sang at the Salvation More recently, she has been privileged Army’s Boundless Congress at London’s O2 Arena to perform as a soloist in venues such as celebrating their 150th anniversary. Birmingham’s Symphony Hall, London’s Cadogan Hall and The Lighthouse Theatre October 2015 saw Charlie jetting off to the USA in Poole. She also records regularly for The where he took part, as a special guest, in the Andy Salvation Army’s Sing to the Lord vocal series. Williams Christmas Show at the Andy Williams Moon River Theatre in Branson, Missouri. On his return Abigail is studying for a BA (Hons) in Education to England he also appeared with the Osmond at university whilst also working as a Teaching Brothers in their pre-Christmas 15 show tour of the UK. Assistant in a large Peterborough Primary School. She is a member of the Peterborough For the past three years, Charlie has been touring Citadel Corps where she is the Assistant with Jimmy Osmond in his show Moon River and Me Singing Company Leader and is a member of a tribute to the legendary singer, Andy Williams. the Songster Brigade. This tour has taken Charlie to various places in the United States, including Las Vegas, New York, Accompanists: Andrew Wicker Chicago, Niagara Falls and Boston to name a Heather Launn few. The tour has also played over 50 dates in the United Kingdom. PERSONNEL CREDITS Songster Leader: Andrew Mair Executive Producer Trevor Caffull

SOPRANOS ALTOS TENORS Producer & Engineer Muriel Bradwell Lesley Adams Terry Innes Melissa Dee Angela Coates Elaine Arnold (Assistant Sergeant) Bruce Mair Michelle Elrington Helen Birchall Assistant Engineer David Smith Rebekah Frazer Janet Bradwell Mari Malm Mørkved Susan Frazer (Librarian) Mike Smith Margaret Frost Melissa Cartledge Mark Warrington Post-Production Julie Innes Karen Clark Graham Wharton Melissa Dee Shirley Pemberton Emily James BASSES Karen Raine Production Manager Paula James (Assistant Sergeant) Peter Laing Nicki Tonge Joy Laing Hannah Robson (Deputy Leader) Janet Mair Miriam Robson Ian Murphy Project Coordinator Katie Mair Nichola Skipsey Adam Raine Arlene Murphy (Sergeant) Ian Robson Mari Malm Mørkved Hazel Skipsey Bethany Thompson Brian Thompson Sunderland Millfield Songsters dedicate this album Scripture References Caroline Smith Lesley Warrington Brian Wicker in loving memory of Songster Harry Pemberton who was Major Elaine Arnold Gwen Thompson Janine Wharton ‘Promoted to Glory’ in March 2019. Harry, Helen Thompson Dawn Winch an active Songster at Millfield, gave 67 years of Photographs Sarah Wharton dedicated service to the Songsters; we give thanks for his life, Vanessa Adams Photography Rosalind Wicker influence and service to the Lord. Danielle Winch ‘Servant of God, well done!’ Artwork & Design Mango Design ACCOMPANIMENT Andrew Mair & Lesley Warrington Andrew Maycock Daniel Robson & Ross Cartledge (Piano) (Bass Guitar) (Trumpet) Recorded by World of Sound at Sunderland Millfield Salvation Army Jamie Murphy Daniel Thompson & Andrew Mair (Percussion) (Trombone) on 11 May 2019 1. GOD OF MY PRAISE © Prism’s Light Leslie, Rhonda & Becki Sites/Chris Springer arr. Camp Kirkland

2. TOGETHER M/S Andrew Maycock

3. I NEED THEE © SP&S Annie Sherwood Hawks & Robert Lowry/Alistair Taylor featuring Charlie Green & Abigail Johnson

4. SAFE WITHIN YOUR ARMS © Alfred Publishing Mark Hayes arr. Andrew Blyth Abigail Johnson

5. WE WILL SING GOD’S PRAISE! M/S Lee Fisher & Charles Wesley/Lee Fisher

6. IT’S SIMPLY JESUS © SP&S Andrew Maycock featuring Sunderland Millfield Singing Company

7. PEACEMAKER © Ever Devoted Music Greg Ferguson Charlie Green

8. THAT’S THE SPIRIT! M/S John Gowans/Andrew Mair featuring Sarah Wharton

9. GUARDIAN OF MY SOUL © SP&S John E. Bode & Darren Shaw/Darren Shaw arr. Andrew Mair

10. IN HEAVEN’S EYES © River Oaks Music Company Phill McHugh Abigail Johnson

11. IT’S INCREDIBLE! M/S William Hastings/Andrew Blyth

12. GRACE © New Spring Laura Story Charlie Green

13. NOW IS THE TIME… M/S Andrew Mair

14. THE LORD BLESS THEE AND KEEP THEE © SP&S Numbers 6:24-26/Ivor Bosanko Accompanied by Norridge Citadel Band (USA Central Territory). Brass accompaniment from Hallelujah Chorus 150. Used by permission.