In this recording, Joyfull Strings presents treasured melodies that demonstrate the influence that Celtic music has had on the music of the church. Many times the sacred words of these hymns were set to the melodies of songs that had been sung for centuries in the Celtic region. In others the Celtic influence can be heard in the lifting melody and the heartfelt feeling of the music, so common in the ancient music from this part of the world. This instrumental recording features hammer dulcimer, autoharp, guitar, violin, and pennywhistle.

Contents

1. Morning has Broken
2. Abide With Me
3. Amazing Grace
4. Simple Gifts
5. I Sing the Almighty Power of God
6. O Gracious Father of Mankind
7. Nearer My God to Thee
8. God, that Madest Earth and Heaven
9. If You Could hie to Kolob
10. Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
11. Come, Ye Thankful People Come
12. How Can I Keep From Singing?
13. In The Garden
14. God Be With You Till We Meet Again