My Kind of Hymn

This CD was commissioned by The Tablet and features its readers’ top 20 favourite hymns. The CD is accompanied by a booklet containing the lyrics of all the hymns as well as exclusive descriptions from contributors, ranging from the composers themselves, such as Daniel Schutte who writes about ‘Here I Am, Lord’, to broadcaster Edward Stourton who voted for 'Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence'.

  1. He Who Would Valiant Be
  2. Christ, Be Our Light
  3. How Great Thou Art [listen]
  4. Praise to the Holiest
  5. Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
  6. Soul of My Saviour
  7. Hail, Queen of Heaven
  8. Be Thou My Vision [listen]
  9. Here I Am, Lord (I, the Lord of Sea and Sky) [listen]
  10. Thine be the Glory
  11. Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence [listen]
  12. When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
  13. Now the Green Blade Riseth
  14. Be Still, for the Presence of the Lord [listen]
  15. Immortal, Invisible
  16. Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer
  17. My Song is Love Unknown
  18. Shine, Jesus, Shine
  19. Abide with Me
  20. Amazing Grace
  21. Chorale Improvisation on Nun Danket Alle Gott
  22. Madonno Czarna (Black Madonna)
  23. Barka (Pan Kiedyś Stanął Nad Brzegiem)

For further details and to order copies visit The Tablet.

" ... There is excellent direction from conductor James Jarvis, particularly in 'Dear Lord And Father Of Mankind' where the use of dynamics is especially effective ... An attractive selection of hymns both ancient and modern, giving you that sitting-in-a-Cathedral feel."

Cross Rhythms


Recording My Kind of Hymn

'My Kind of Hymn' was recorded in the Church of St Alban the Martyr in Holborn, London. The CD was produced by Simon Weir and The Classical Recording Company.


Easter Concert 2010