NEW SCOTTISH HYMNS CD

New songs by Scottish hymn-writers.

Traditional Scottish hymns with fresh melodies. Psalm adaptations and paraphrases. Heartfelt and articulate songs of worship... Featuring Emily Smith, Steph MacLeod, Yvonne Lyon and Ellyn Oliver.

ABOUT THIS RECORDING
One aim of this album was to introduce some new songs that churches in Scotland might find useful in their own unique worship services. Scottish traditional music and folk melodies have an adaptable quality that renders the best of them timeless. Paraphrases from the Scottish Psalter like Psalm 23 have been sung across the world for centuries, and it’s important to remind new generations that these ancient words of scripture remain profoundly relevant. Scottish writers like Horatius Bonar and James Montgomery showed that a wealth of transforming biblical truths could be taught and absorbed through songs, so we also wanted to introduce examples of their lyrics to new listeners.

The motivation for making this hymns recording did not spring simply from a desire to create art. Hymnwriting is about making music firstly out of gratitude to Jesus Christ. With all our imperfections and limitations, Christians struggle to express anything more than an echo of His greatness, but we believe that this is a thing eminently worth sharing. For the person who finds this idea strange, it will hopefully make more sense as you listen! Our hope is that every listener might hear the joy that comes from the gospel: the good news of God’s saving and transforming love, made available to every person through his son, Jesus.

ABOUT NEW SCOTTISH ARTS
New Scottish Arts is an arts outreach & education ministry. Our purpose is to serve the Christian community in Scotland by enabling Christians to share their faith through the creative arts, by facilitating vibrant outreach events and projects that will impact on local communities and the whole of Scotland.

Track List
1. Psalm 139 (Were I to Cross) - Emily Smith
2. Death May Approach - Ellyn Oliver
3. You're the Shepherd - Steph Macleod & Ellyn Oliver
4. Let Your Light Shine in the Darkness - Emily Smith
5. Oh What a Saviour - Steph Macleod
6. According to Thy Gracious Word - Ellyn Oliver
7. How Can It Be - Steph Macleod
8. God Most High - Yvonne Lyon
9. Psalm 23 - Steph Macleod
10. Fill Thou My Life - Steph Macleod & Ellyn Oliver
11. This Is a Holy Place - Steph Macleod