Gift of God is a fabulous, general-purpose collection from Marty Haugen, offering a wealth of hymns and songs for all Christians and all occasions.
The title song, extremely well received since its release in 2000, incorporates a simple, litany-style response, making it an ideal piece for assembly participation at Christmastime. Track 3 is a lovely, lilting setting of the text of Romans 8:38-39: "For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Gift of God also features a wonderful communion song, "Bread of Life from Heaven," set to the same traditional Argentine melody as the "Santo" acclamations.
As ever, Marty's lyrics beautifully communicate an understanding of the liturgy and the Eucharistic gathering.
| TRACK LISTING |
| 1. |
Maranatha |
| 2. |
Gift of God |
| 3. |
Neither Death Nor Life |
| 4. |
Kyrie |
| 5. |
A New Heaven And Earth |
| 6. |
"Santo" Acclamations |
| 7. |
Wonderful Feast |
| 8. |
Lamb of God/Bread of Life from Heaven |
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9.
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By Your Hand, You Feed Your People
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| 10. |
You Are Called to Tell the Story |
| 11. |
Where Your Treasure Is |
| 12. |
Circle of Life |
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13.
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Holy God
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14.
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Let Evening Fall
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