Songs in the Desert: Recent Episodes
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A collaborative audio project designed to explore the words and music of Christian hymnody and our responses to them.
Dear friends, I wish I didn't have to write this note today, but I'm sure you understand. With the time that I'm having to spend re-adjusting to a new daily reality I cannot also continue producing this year's Songs in the Desert episodes during Lent. While I am suspending the project at this time, I hope to resume production when I am able. If your episode has already aired, THANK YOU. If you've already sent me content for your episode, THANK YOU. If you are still thinking about what to record for your episode, THANK YOU, and please do record when you are able. Thank you for your participation, thank you for listening, and thank you for understanding. I hope we can meet together again soon... for another Song in the Desert. -David
Songs in the Desert is an audio Lenten devotional exploring Christian hymns. Every weekday in Lent, listen to a reflection from a different contributor on a hymn that they find meaningful. Hymn numbers, when given, refer to the Episcopal Hymnal 1982. But most hymns can be found in many different hymnals. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or use our feed. For more, visit SongsInTheDesert.org. Theme music is "Reflections" by Lee Rosevere, distributed under a Creative Commons license. A Sinden Production of Anglican Media (SPAM)
"Christ Jesus lay in death's strong bands" (Hymn 185/186) from Jonathan Wessler. Listen to this episode (mp3).
Songs in the Desert is an audio Lenten devotional exploring Christian hymns. Every weekday in Lent, listen to a reflection from a different contributor on a hymn that they find meaningful. Hymn numbers, when given, refer to the Episcopal Hymnal 1982. But most hymns can be found in many different hymnals.
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Theme music is "Reflections" by Lee Rosevere, distributed under a Creative Commons license.
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"When Jesus left his Father's throne" (Hymn 480) from Marlayna Maynard. Listen to this episode (mp3).
Songs in the Desert is an audio Lenten devotional exploring Christian hymns. Every weekday in Lent, listen to a reflection from a different contributor on a hymn that they find meaningful. Hymn numbers, when given, refer to the Episcopal Hymnal 1982. But most hymns can be found in many different hymnals.
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Theme music is "Reflections" by Lee Rosevere, distributed under a Creative Commons license.
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Fairest Lord Jesus (Hymn 383) from the Rev. Jennifer Deaton. Listen to this episode (mp3).
Songs in the Desert is an audio Lenten devotional exploring Christian hymns. Every weekday in Lent, listen to a reflection from a different contributor on a hymn that they find meaningful. Hymn numbers, when given, refer to the Episcopal Hymnal 1982. But most hymns can be found in many different hymnals.
Subscribe to our podcast in Apple podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or use our feed.
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Theme music is "Reflections" by Lee Rosevere, distributed under a Creative Commons license.
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"Hail to the Lord who comes" (Hymn 259) from David Sinden. Listen to this episode (mp3).
Songs in the Desert is an audio Lenten devotional exploring Christian hymns. Every weekday in Lent, listen to a reflection from a different contributor on a hymn that they find meaningful. Hymn numbers, when given, refer to the Episcopal Hymnal 1982. But most hymns can be found in many different hymnals.
Subscribe to our podcast in Apple podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or use our feed.
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Theme music is "Reflections" by Lee Rosevere, distributed under a Creative Commons license.
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"Many and great, O God, are thy things" Hymn 271 in the Presbyterian Hymnal (1990) from Mary Larew. This hymn is number 385 in the Hymnal 1982 ("Many and great, O God, are thy works") Listen to this episode (mp3).
Music heard in this episode is "Northern Lights" by Margaret Tucker, performed by the East Granby Congregational Church Bell Choir; Jim Crane, piccolo. Songs in the Desert is an audio Lenten devotional exploring Christian hymns. Every weekday in Lent, listen to a reflection from a different contributor on a hymn that they find meaningful.
Hymn numbers, when given, refer to the Episcopal Hymnal 1982. But most hymns can be found in many different hymnals.
Subscribe to our podcast in Apple podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or use our feed.
For more, visit SongsInTheDesert.org.
Theme music is "Reflections" by Lee Rosevere, distributed under a Creative Commons license.
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"Great is thy faithfulness" from the Rev. Lenny Anderson. Originally aired on the Thursday after Ash Wednesday, 2019.
Download this episode (mp3). Songs in the Desert is an audio Lenten devotional exploring Christian hymns. Every weekday in Lent, listen to a reflection from a different contributor on a hymn that they find meaningful. Hymn numbers, when given, refer to the Episcopal Hymnal 1982. But most hymns can be found in many different hymnals. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or use our feed. For more, visit SongsInTheDesert.org. Theme music is "Reflections" by Lee Rosevere, distributed under a Creative Commons license. A Sinden Production of Anglican Media (SPAM)
"A stable lamp is lighted" (Hymn 104) from Suzanne Daniel, originally aired Wednesday in the Fifth Week of Lent in 2018. Download this episode (mp3).
Songs in the Desert is an audio Lenten devotional exploring Christian hymns. Every weekday in Lent, listen to a reflection from a different contributor on a hymn that they find meaningful. Hymn numbers, when given, refer to the Episcopal Hymnal 1982. But most hymns can be found in many different hymnals.
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"O the deep, deep love of Jesus" from Sarah Michal. Download this episode (mp3).
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1 O the deep, deep love of Jesus!
Vast, unmeasured, boundless, free,
rolling as a mighty ocean
in its fullness over me.
Underneath me, all around me,
is the current of thy love;
leading onward, leading homeward,
to thy glorious rest above.
2 O the deep, deep love of Jesus!
Spread his praise from shore to shore;
how he loveth, ever loveth,
changeth never, nevermore;
how he watches o'er his loved ones,
died to call them all his own;
how for them he intercedeth,
watcheth o'er them from the throne.
3 O the deep, deep love of Jesus!
Love of ev'ry love the best:
'tis an ocean vast of blessing,
'tis a haven sweet of rest.
O the deep, deep love of Jesus!
'Tis a heav'n of heav'ns to me;
and it lifts me up to glory,
for it lifts me up to thee.
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"O the deep, deep love of Jesus", Samuel Trevor Francis
Songs in the Desert is an audio Lenten devotional exploring Christian hymns. Every weekday in Lent, listen to a reflection from a different contributor on a hymn that they find meaningful. Hymn numbers, when given, refer to the Episcopal Hymnal 1982. But most hymns can be found in many different hymnals.
Subscribe to our podcast in Apple podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or use our feed.
For more, visit SongsInTheDesert.org.
Theme music is "Reflections" by Lee Rosevere, distributed under a Creative Commons license.
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"The stars declare his glory" (Hymn 431) from Patrick Pope. Download this episode (mp3).
Songs in the Desert is an audio Lenten devotional exploring Christian hymns. Every weekday in Lent, listen to a reflection from a different contributor on a hymn that they find meaningful. Hymn numbers, when given, refer to the Episcopal Hymnal 1982. But most hymns can be found in many different hymnals.
Subscribe to our podcast in Apple podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or use our feed.
For more, visit SongsInTheDesert.org.
Theme music is "Reflections" by Lee Rosevere, distributed under a Creative Commons license.
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"Morning glory, starlit sky" (Hymn 585) from Noah Stansbury. Download this episode (mp3).
Songs in the Desert is an audio Lenten devotional exploring Christian hymns. Every weekday in Lent, listen to a reflection from a different contributor on a hymn that they find meaningful. Hymn numbers, when given, refer to the Episcopal Hymnal 1982. But most hymns can be found in many different hymnals.
Subscribe to our podcast in Apple podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or use our feed.
For more, visit SongsInTheDesert.org.
Theme music is "Reflections" by Lee Rosevere, distributed under a Creative Commons license.
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"I heard the voice of Jesus say" (Hymn 692) from the Rev. Andrew Armond. Download this episode (mp3).
Music from Jacques Orchestra and Manchester Cathedral. Songs in the Desert is an audio Lenten devotional exploring Christian hymns. Every weekday in Lent, listen to a reflection from a different contributor on a hymn that they find meaningful.
Hymn numbers, when given, refer to the Episcopal Hymnal 1982. But most hymns can be found in many different hymnals.
Subscribe to our podcast in Apple podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or use our feed.
For more, visit SongsInTheDesert.org.
Theme music is "Reflections" by Lee Rosevere, distributed under a Creative Commons license.
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"God of the prophets, bless the prophets' heirs" (Hymn 359) from the Rev. Ian Lasch. Download this episode (mp3).
Songs in the Desert is an audio Lenten devotional exploring Christian hymns. Every weekday in Lent, listen to a reflection from a different contributor on a hymn that they find meaningful. Hymn numbers, when given, refer to the Episcopal Hymnal 1982. But most hymns can be found in many different hymnals.
Subscribe to our podcast in Apple podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or use our feed.
For more, visit SongsInTheDesert.org.
Theme music is "Reflections" by Lee Rosevere, distributed under a Creative Commons license.
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"Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor" (Hymn 307) from the Rev. Beth Maynard. Download this episode (mp3).
Songs in the Desert is an audio Lenten devotional exploring Christian hymns. Every weekday in Lent, listen to a reflection from a different contributor on a hymn that they find meaningful. Hymn numbers, when given, refer to the Episcopal Hymnal 1982. But most hymns can be found in many different hymnals.
Subscribe to our podcast in Apple podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or use our feed.
For more, visit SongsInTheDesert.org.
Theme music is "Reflections" by Lee Rosevere, distributed under a Creative Commons license.
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"I come with joy to meet my Lord" (Hymn 304) from the Rev. Loren Lasch. Originally aired on Tuesday in the Fourth Week of Lent, 2018. Download this episode (mp3).
Songs in the Desert is an audio Lenten devotional exploring Christian hymns. Every weekday in Lent, listen to a reflection from a different contributor on a hymn that they find meaningful. Hymn numbers, when given, refer to the Episcopal Hymnal 1982. But most hymns can be found in many different hymnals.
Proper collects for the weekdays of Lent are from Lesser Feasts and Fasts 2006.
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Theme music is "Reflections" by Lee Rosevere, distributed under a Creative Commons license.
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"The glory of these forty days" (Hymn 143) from Derek Olsen. Originally aired on the Friday after Ash Wednesday, 2018. Download this episode (mp3).
Songs in the Desert is an audio Lenten devotional exploring Christian hymns. Every weekday in Lent, listen to a reflection from a different contributor on a hymn that they find meaningful. Hymn numbers, when given, refer to the Episcopal Hymnal 1982. But most hymns can be found in many different hymnals.
Proper collects for the weekdays of Lent are from Lesser Feasts and Fasts 2006.
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For more, visit SongsInTheDesert.org.
Theme music is "Reflections" by Lee Rosevere, distributed under a Creative Commons license.
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"Now the silence Now the peace" (Hymn 333) from the Rev. Wallace Adams-Riley. Download this episode (mp3).
Songs in the Desert is an audio Lenten devotional exploring Christian hymns. Every weekday in Lent, listen to a reflection from a different contributor on a hymn that they find meaningful. Hymn numbers, when given, refer to the Episcopal Hymnal 1982. But most hymns can be found in many different hymnals.
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For more, visit SongsInTheDesert.org.
Theme music is "Reflections" by Lee Rosevere, distributed under a Creative Commons license.
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"Lord God, you now have set your servant free" (Hymn 499) from Marty Wheeler Burnett. Download this episode (mp3).
Hope, Joy, and Wonder: The Hymns of Rae E. Whitney by Marty Wheeler Burnett NEBRASKA HYMN POET RAE E. WHITNEY AWARDED THE BISHOP’S CROSS AT ANNUAL COUNCIL from The Nebraska Episcopalian
Songs in the Desert is an audio Lenten devotional exploring Christian hymns. Every weekday in Lent, listen to a reflection from a different contributor on a hymn that they find meaningful.
Hymn numbers, when given, refer to the Episcopal Hymnal 1982. But most hymns can be found in many different hymnals.
Proper collects for the weekdays of Lent are from Lesser Feasts and Fasts 2006.
Subscribe to our podcast in Apple podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or use our feed.
For more, visit SongsInTheDesert.org.
Theme music is "Reflections" by Lee Rosevere, distributed under a Creative Commons license.
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An introduction to the 2020 project. Download this episode (mp3).
Lent Prose: "Hear us, O Lord, have mercy upon us"
Ash Wednesday liturgy from the Book of Common Prayer
Songs in the Desert is an audio Lenten devotional exploring Christian hymns. Every weekday in Lent, listen to a reflection from a different contributor on a hymn that they find meaningful.
Hymn numbers, when given, refer to the Episcopal Hymnal 1982. But most hymns can be found in many different hymnals.
Proper collects for the weekdays of Lent are from Lesser Feasts and Fasts 2006.
Subscribe to our podcast in Apple podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or use our feed.
For more, visit SongsInTheDesert.org.
Theme music is "Reflections" by Lee Rosevere, distributed under a Creative Commons license.
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Hello, everyone. I want to invite you to contribute to Songs in the Desert for Lent 2020. You can sign up here. Songs in the Desert is a collaborative audio project about Christian hymns and our responses to them. This project will be available to listen to as a podcast and on this website every weekday during Lent 2020. So, what is your favorite hymn and why? Or what's a hymn that speaks to you? The hymn you choose does not be Lent-specific (and Alleluias are okay!). A different contributor is sought for every day of the project, and you can sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080a45ada82ba2fe3-songs2 This sign-up sheet is for the date by which you will submit your finished reflection. This deadline is two weeks before the day your reflection will air. (For example Feb. 13 will air on Feb. 27; Mar. 2 will air on Mar. 16; etc.) Submissions may be text or audio (you can record yourself with whatever you have; the voice memo app on your smartphone works well for this). Submissions should be no more than 600 words, or five minutes long (remember these will be sent out almost daily). Longer submissions will be edited for length. Please note that there's no need to submit a "perfect take" of audio. Keep the tape rolling and feel free to say things again or phrase things differently. Our editor can cut out any "ums" or coughs and can trim the audio down to something ready for prime time. There is no expectation that contributors submit music. Do you have questions? We have answers! Write to songsinthedesert@gmail.com For more info see songsinthedesert.org
"O thou who camest from above" (Hymn 704) from Jason Abel. Download this episode (mp3).
Songs in the Desert is an audio Lenten devotional exploring Christian hymns. Every weekday in Lent, listen to a reflection from a different contributor on a hymn that they find meaningful. Hymn numbers, when given, refer to the Episcopal Hymnal 1982. But most hymns can be found in many different hymnals.
Be gracious to your people, we entreat you, O Lord, that they, repenting day by day of the things that displease you, may be more and more filled with love of you and of your commandments; and, being supported by your grace in this life, may come to the full enjoyment of eternal life in your everlasting kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Proper collects for the weekdays of Lent are from Lesser Feasts and Fasts 2006.
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"We the Lord's people" (Hymn 51) from Marty Wheeler Burnett. Download this episode (mp3).
Songs in the Desert is an audio Lenten devotional exploring Christian hymns. Every weekday in Lent, listen to a reflection from a different contributor on a hymn that they find meaningful. Association of Anglican Musicians
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Hymn numbers, when given, refer to the Episcopal Hymnal 1982. But most hymns can be found in many different hymnals.
Almighty God our heavenly Father, renew in us the gifts of your mercy; increase our faith, strengthen our hope, enlighten our understanding, widen our charity, and make us ready to serve you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Proper collects for the weekdays of Lent are from Lesser Feasts and Fasts 2006.
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"Now, my tongue, the mystery telling" (Hymn 329) from the Rev. Erin Rath. Download this episode (mp3).
Songs in the Desert is an audio Lenten devotional exploring Christian hymns. Every weekday in Lent, listen to a reflection from a different contributor on a hymn that they find meaningful. Hymn numbers, when given, refer to the Episcopal Hymnal 1982. But most hymns can be found in many different hymnals.
O God, you have called us to be your children, and have promised that those who suffer with Christ will be heirs with him of your glory: Arm us with such trust in him that we may ask no rest from his demands and have no fear in his service; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Proper collects for the weekdays of Lent are from Lesser Feasts and Fasts 2006.
Subscribe to our podcast in Apple podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or use our feed.
For more, visit SongsInTheDesert.org.
Theme music is "Reflections" by Lee Rosevere, distributed under a Creative Commons license.
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"Ye watchers and ye holy ones", Part 2, from David Sinden. Download this episode (mp3).
Songs in the Desert is an audio Lenten devotional exploring Christian hymns. Every weekday in Lent, listen to a reflection from a different contributor on a hymn that they find meaningful. This child through David's city
shall ride in triumph by;
the palm shall strew its branches,
and every stone shall cry. (Hymn 104)
And did not Jesus sing a song that night / when utmost evil strove against the light (Hymn 420)
Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle, of the mighty conflict sing (Hymn 165/166)
At the Lamb’s high feast we sing (Hymn 174)
“Soon shall each raptured tongue
his endless praise proclaim,
and sing in sweeter notes the song
of Moses and the Lamb” (Hymn 181)
Hymn numbers, when given, refer to the Episcopal Hymnal 1982. But most hymns can be found in many different hymnals.
O Lord, you relieve our necessity out of the abundance of your great riches: Grant that we may accept with joy the salvation you bestow, and manifest it to all the world by the quality of our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Proper collects for the weekdays of Lent are from Lesser Feasts and Fasts 2006.
Thanks to all the contributors who gave their voices to this project this year
Jason Abel
The Rev. Lenny Anderson
The Rev. Raphiell Ashford
Marty Wheeler Burnett
Eric Cameron
The Rev. David Casey
Kitty Davis
Scott Elsholz
Carolyn Jones
The Rev. Beth Maynard
Mark Nelson
Richard Pryor
The Rev. Erin Rath
Robert Richter
The Rev. Kara Slade
The Rt. Rev. Wayne Smith
The Rev. Joseph Wallace-Williams
and Lucy Zhang
Thanks also to returning contributors who gave new reflections this year
Meg Carter
The Rev. Jennifer Deaton
Sumner Jenkins
The Rev. Loren Lasch
Michael Smith
and Jonathan Wessler
Finally, special thanks to two contributors who have been part of this project from the very beginning
The Rev. Ian Lasch
and Jessica Nelson
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Theme music is "Reflections" by Lee Rosevere, distributed under a Creative Commons license.
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"There's a wideness in God's mercy" (Hymn 469) from Robert Richter. Download this episode (mp3).
Songs in the Desert is an audio Lenten devotional exploring Christian hymns. Every weekday in Lent, listen to a reflection from a different contributor on a hymn that they find meaningful. The recording of the hymn, courtesy of Mr. Richter, was made at Christ Church, Bronxville, N.Y., directed by Christopher Wells, with Mr. Richter at the organ.
This episode was edited by Robert Richter.
Hymn numbers, when given, refer to the Episcopal Hymnal 1982. But most hymns can be found in many different hymnals.
Proper collects for the weekdays of Lent are from Lesser Feasts and Fasts 2006.
Subscribe to our podcast in Apple podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or use our feed.
For more, visit SongsInTheDesert.org.
Theme music is "Reflections" by Lee Rosevere, distributed under a Creative Commons license.
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