Albums performed and recorded by Richard Irwin with recordings of hymns, carols and other music for use by choirs and congregations in Church services.
Hail Thou Once Despisèd Jesus Lyrics 1. Hail, thou once despised Jesus! Hail, thou Galilean King! Thou didst suffer to release us, Thou didst free salvation bring. Hail, thou agonizing Saviour, Bearer of our sin and shame! By thy merits we find favour, Life is given thro’ thy name. 2. Paschal Lamb, by God appointed,…
Come Ye Faithful Raise The Strain Lyrics 1. Come, ye faithful, raise the strain of triumphant gladness! God hath brought his Israel into joy from sadness; loosed from Pharaoh’s bitter yoke Jacob’s sons and daughters; led them with unmoistened foot through the Red Sea waters. 2. ‘Tis the spring of souls to-day; Christ hath burst…
Dearest Jesu We Are Here Lyrics 1. Dearest Jesu, we are here, At thy call, thy presence owning; Pleading now in holy fear That great sacrifice atoning: Word incarnate, much in wonder On this mystery deep we ponder. 2. Jesu, strong to save — the same Yesterday, today, for ever — Make us fear and…
O My Saviour Lifted Lyrics This recording of has been made to accompany singers in Church Services. 1. O my Saviour, lifted From the earth for me, Draw me, in thy mercy, Nearer unto thee. 2. Lift my earth-bound longings, Fix them, Lord, above; Draw me with the magnet Of thy mighty love. 3. Lord,…
Jesus Joy Of Our Desiring Lyrics 1. Jesus joy of our desiring, Holy wisdom, love most bright; Drawn by thee, our souls aspiring Soar to uncreated light. Word of God, our flesh that fashioned, With the fire of life impassioned, Striving still to truth unknown, Soaring, dying round thy throne. 2 Through the way where…
Baroque Miniatures for Organ is an album of 30 Baroque keyboard works adapted for the organ by Richard Irwin from the time of JS Bach and Telemann and their contemporaries. Adapted and performed by Richard Irwin. The pieces are short and therefore suitable for interludes during services.
News Defying Expectation Lyrics News defying expectation, Mystery compounds their fear. Hear the bombshell exclamation: “Grave is empty – He’s not there!” Wrestling with this information, In bereavement’s dark despair, Searching for an explanation: “Where’s His body – where, O where?” Far beyond imagination, More than boldest thought or prayer, Cause for joyous celebration: “Christ…
Christ The Lord Is Risen Today Lyrics Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! Earth and heaven in chorus say, Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia! Love’s redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia! Death in vain forbids him rise, Alleluia!…
O Dearest Jesus What Law Hast Thou broken Lyrics Suitable for: Lent, Passiontide, Good Friday 1. O dearest Jesus, what law hast Thou broken That such sharp sentence should on Thee be spoken? Of what great crime hast Thou to make confession, What dark transgression? 2. They crown Thy head with thorns, they smite, they…
Lyrics – 3 verses Suggested uses: Easter Sunday Lyrics by Rev. Fred Pratt Green (1903 – 2000) We regret that we are unable to publish the lyrics to this hymn at the moment, as they are still in copyright. Recording Tune: Vreuchten a traditional Dutch tune arranged by Charles Wood (1866 – 1926). Music…