"I just received from OCP Dan Schutte's latest release, God's Holy Gifts, and he has written new verses to 'Immaculate Mary' based on the Annunciation (he's renamed the song 'Handmaid of Heaven'). It's beautifully arranged and performed on the album. This could be a wonderful song to use in the future for Advent and for the feast of the Immaculate Conception."--Susan B., music minister, St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, Westborough, MA
A celebration of the gifts God pours down upon us, Dan Schutte's latest collection invites everyone to discover a more vibrant life of faith and prayer. 12 of his most recent compositionsGathering 12 of his most recent compositions, God's Holy Gifts supports both communal worship and personal prayer. Covering a variety of themes and seasons, the songs include upbeat, contemporary songs, more contemplative works and grand, traditional hymns with pipe organ. Accompaniment varies from piano and strings to woodwinds and choir. Gathering songs, Marian hymnsThe title song encourages us to approach the banquet table of the Lord and to "feast on his love with faith and thanksgiving." "Handmaid of Heaven" is a new text for the beloved Lourdes hymn, "Immaculate Mary." Songs for Pentecost, Evening Prayer and more"Holy Breath of God" is a contemporary setting of the Pentecost sequence. A lovely song for evening prayer, "Come Stay with Us" retells the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus. Dan wrote "Litany of Peace" for an interdenominational prayer service with the Dali Lama in San Francisco.Music that builds relationship with GodWith God's Holy Gifts, once again Dan Schutte passes on the gift he's received: music that draws us into relationship with God.
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All for Your Glory
Christ of Ages
Come with Me into the Fields
Come, Stay with Us
From Age to Age
God's Holy Gifts
Handmaid of Heaven
Holy Breath of God
How Can I Repay
Litany of Peace
Our Hope Is in the Lord
Valleys of Green
You can purchase the CD at www.PilgrimMusic.com or www.ocp.org.
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