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A new recording of “God Is Working His Purpose Out”, a rousing hymn with words by Arthur Campbell Ainger (1841 – 1919), an English lyricist and schoolmaster at Eton College, which might explain much of its tone. It is set to the tune “Benson” by Millicent D. Kingham (1866 – 1927), a South African composer. Very piece much of its time, with its echos of militant missionaries at the peak of British Empire, but still relevant today.

Source: God Is Working His Purpose Out (Benson) – Organ & Trumpet Descant 

Source: O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing (Lyngham) – Brass Band

New recording of one of the world’s favourite hymns. Words by Mrs Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895). This setting by William Henry Monk (1823-1889). #hymn #organ

Source: All Things Bright And Beautiful (All Things Bright) – Organ

With lyrics by John Samuel Bewley Monsell (1811-1875) this famous hymn has been set to “Worship”, a new tune by Ian Lawrie. Performed by Richard Irwin.

Source: Worship The Lord In The Beauty Of Holiness (Worship) – Organ

I hope you like this new recording, a triumphant hymns with lyrics from “Urbs beata Jerusalem” (c. 7th century), translated John Mason Neale (1818 – 1866) and set to the music of Henry Purcell (1659 – 1695) arranged E. Hawkins (1802 – 1868). Performed by Richard Irwin. No organist? 100’s of hymns available for use in services from play.hymnswithoutwords.com

Source: Christ Is The Sure Made Foundation (Westminster Abbey) – Organ

Source: Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty (Nicea) – Organ and Trumpet

The Gardener’s Hymn
Dedicated to my sister Suzi Irwin, a dedicated garden designer, gardener and artist

Source: A Love Song Soothes My Soul So (Suzi) – Small Band

Just released. A hymn for Trinity Sunday with words by John Henry Newman (1801-1890) set to an old Warwickshire Ballad, Shipston by Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958). Performed by Richard Irwin. Source: Firmly I Believe And Truly (Shipston) – Organ

A hymn with words by Charles Wesley (1707–1788) set to the tune Darwell’s 148th by John Darwall (1731–1789), performed by Richard M.S. Irwin. Source: Rejoice, the Lord is King (Darwell’s 148th) – Organ

Another brand new hymn by Verna Penn Moll inspired by the Covid-19 pandemic with words based upon Haggai 6: 2-7 & Hebrews 12: 27. Set to a new tune Draycot by Richard Irwin.

Source: I Am Shaking, Shaking, Shaking (Draycot) – Piano Ensemble