Monthly Archives: November 2009

Prairie Prelude in the Philippines

Posted on November 26, 2009 by gregscheer

It’s always a mystery to me: who is visiting my website or subscribing to my blog? which songs are they using? where are the songs traveling? YouTube has answered some of these questions, and raised others. I found out that … Continue reading →

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Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning

Posted on November 23, 2009 by gregscheer

On Sunday night Rebecca Jordan Heys preached on the parable of the ten bridesmaids and asked me to conclude the sermon by leading the spiritual “Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning.” Like many people, I know the song from the … Continue reading →

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Toads in Tiaras

Posted on November 18, 2009 by gregscheer

There’s a great song in Sing! A New Creation called “Toda la tierra/All Earth Is Waiting.” (The first phrase in Spanish produces the wonderfully silly sound-alike in English: Toads in Tiaras.) I use it a few times each Advent, but … Continue reading →

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“Rest in the Lord, My Soul” at Calvin Chapel

Posted on November 15, 2009 by gregscheer

My friend Paul Ryan asked me to lead one of the “Sing a New Song” chapels at Calvin College this Fall. I had originally thought I’d introduce one of the songs from the “Global Songs for Worship” collection I’m editing, … Continue reading →

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My Soul Will Magnify the Lord

Posted on November 10, 2009 by gregscheer

As we enter that blessed season known to music ministers as “when will this ever end?” I find myself considering a Magnificat that is near and dear to my heart. I wrote “My Soul Will Magnify the Lord” while I … Continue reading →

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