List of
Tracks & Programme Notes
1 O Happy Day ......................... Originally
used in the 1970's by the Dutch composer's vocal group "Grace".
This song has become very popular since being published for songster brigades.
2 O
Disclose Thy Lovely Face
.... This
melody was originally written for a Swedish translation of "Rock of
Ages". On being introduced in the UK, it was suggested that these
words of Charles Wesley should be married to the tune, now called "Tyndal"
after its composer. The coupling has brought blessing to many.
3 Good
Soldiers Never Look Back.. This
track inspired the title for the recording. It comes to us from Australia,
and expresses the desire of the brigade, to be proud of its past, but look to
the future.
4 Obedience
............................... The words of this song call us all to be
disciples of Christ, but also demand a response from us to that call.
5
Bound For Canaan's Shore
........ Originally
published in 1962, this song is a vigorous setting of an old favourite.
6 It
Is Well With My Soul
...........
This
song owes its continued popularity to the merging of words and music. It
came out of tragedy, and never fails to move the soul.
7 Open
Up My Heart (*)
............. Another
song from Scandinavia. This time sung by a some of the young ladies of the
brigade, declaring a dedication to the call of Christ.
8 I
Dare To Be Different
............... This
lively song is fun to sing, and fun to listen to, encouraging Christians to
stand for Christ.
9 I Am So
Glad
........................... Many different settings have been given to these popular words of testimony.
This arrangement brings out the simple joy of our experience.
10 I Heard
The Voice
...................
Set in a simple gospel style. the message this song brings us is one of
transformation.
11 This
Little Babe
..................... Taken
from Benjamin Britten's "A Ceremony of Carols", this fast moving song
is brilliant in its simplicity, and breathtaking in its excitement.
12
Green Hill
............................
These well known words have been set to music by Captain Len Ballantine.
13 Her
Am I, My Lord! .............. The
words of this song, mirror our own feelings of inadequacy and sinfulness, and
then the realisation that God is still willing to take us, and use us, as we
are.
14 Get
On Board (*)
.................. Again
from Scandinavia, this song has an energetic way of imploring us to get on that
gospel train.
15 He
Is My Shepherd
............... This
song links closely with others on the recording, in its message that, when we
are at our lowest ebb, God is there to support and strengthen us.
16
Joyful, Joyful
.......................
This
German tune, known popularly as "Ode To Joy", or as the European
Anthem, brings the recording to a triumphant conclusion.
17 Our
Father
..........................
Provides
the benediction to the recording. It is a devotional setting of the Lord's
Prayer, and offers efforts into His hands to bless them and use them as He
wills.
(*) Tracks sung by the Sayahamba Vocal Ensemble. This group is
comprised of a number of the young ladies of the brigade, under the leadership
of Susanna Hart. |
