

The Lord is My Salvation – This modern hymn was written by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Nathan Nockels and Jonas Myrin. It also includes a brief worship chorus “Above All Else”. This version features acoustic guitar, piano and violin. This beautiful version features acoustic guitar, piano, and some effective drum work.Ĭome Thou Found (Above All Else) – “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” was written in 1757 by pastor and hymn writer Robert Robinson at age 22. I first became aware of this song through Fernando Ortega’s wonderful version. Give Me Jesus – This hymn is an African American spiritual. The song features guitar, piano, drums and builds powerfully. Hine, who also added two additional verses. It was translated into English by the missionary Stuart K. How Great Thou Art – This hymn, which is my favorite, was based on a poem written by Carl Boberg in 1885. This version, which clocks in just under seven minutes, features, guitar, light percussion, and violin, and builds powerfully. Stead in 1882, and the music by William J. Tis So Sweet – The lyrics to this hymn were written by Louisa M.R. 2.īelow are a few brief comments about each song: The lead and harmony vocals are excellent throughout, as is the musical accompaniment, which never gets in the way of the words of these wonderful hymns. However, each repeated listening brings out something new about these extended arrangements, which are connected, with no breaks between the songs. At first listen, it can appear like a simple and basic covering of these wonderful hymns.

This is an album that I thoroughly enjoyed. 1 is a new album featuring new arrangements of ten modern and traditional hymns, totaling in excess of 57 minutes of music. Prior to that, what I knew about the duo was primarily through the ministry of Desiring God. I recently got to enjoy their music at the Sing 2018 conference in Nashville.

Shane and Shane are a contemporary worship duo comprised of Shane Barnard and Shane Everett. Wonderful New Versions of New and Traditional Hymns | Posted September 18, 2018
