I recently received a beautiful CD, setting the poetry of missionary Amy Carmichael to melodic music. Here is the description from the website:His Faithfulness is a refreshingly reflective musical offering combining the rich poetry of Amy Carmichael, 1867-1951, (Irish missionary to India, read more), and the stirring melodies of modern-day songwriter Jim Spencer (Reason for the Rain - Word Records, I'm Gonna Lift Up My Eyes - Lynda Randle). From the intimate piano/cello arrangement of Rose from Brier to the soaring strings of On Calvary’s Cross, there is a wonderful cohesiveness to this project that provides the sense that you are not simply listening to ten individual songs but that you are gazing upon one grand tapestry; the testimony of God’s great faithfulness in the life of one of His children that will resonate with all.
His Faithfulness enjoys the contributions of some of the finest musicians of our day, including the fabulous production skills of Dan Israel; the inspiring piano arrangements of Brett Turner Francis; the masterful string arranging and conducting of Carl Marsh (Mercy Me, Steven Curtis Chapman, Point of Grace); Nashville’s finest string players; and the gifted vocals of Ingrid Dumosch (vocalist/vocal arranger, CN Productions, UK; vocalist, Daywind Music, Integrity Music), Shannon Wexelberg (Discovery House recording artist, performances with the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir and Integrity Music) and Sarah MacIntosh (former Sparrow Records recording artist, background vocals for Michael W. Smith 2002 Worship Again & Come Together and Worship Tours, Horizon Music recording artist).
| 1. | His Faithfulness | listen | lyric excerpt |
| 2. | Rose from Brier | listen | lyric excerpt |
| 3. | Thou Dost Know the Way | listen | lyric excerpt |
| 4. | O Lord, Our Strength and Confidence | listen | lyric excerpt |
| 5. | Thy Great Cathedral | listen | lyric excerpt |
| 6. | Dohnavur's Theme | listen | lyric excerpt |
| 7. | On Calvary's Cross | listen | lyric excerpt |
| 8. | Thou Didst Die for Me | listen | lyric excerpt |
| NEW! Lead sheets: original key | congregational key | |||
| 9. | By Thy Cross and Passion | listen | lyric excerpt |
| 10. | His Faithfulness - Reprise | listen | lyric excerpt |
I'd encourage you to check it out. For more information and to order, go to www.jimspencermusic.com.