The idea that God is a sanctuary is particularly meaningful to me. In this song I have drawn on the different ways this word is used today: as a sacred, holy place; as a place of refuge and safe haven; and as a place of peace and protection. God is all of these things.

01 Sanctuary

This song, from my second CD, 'Sanctuary', explores some of the mysteries and paradoxes in the person of Christ. The title is based on Daniel 2 v 8-9 and 47. Learning about these paradoxes helps us to understand and know God better and appreciate all He has done for us.

02 Revealer Of All Mysteries

This song (from my second CD called 'Sanctuary') is based on the two occasions when Jesus is recorded as crying, and the exhortation to weep with those who weep (Isaiah 53v3-5; Luke 6v21, 19v41-4; John 11v35; 16v20; Rom. 12v15). It is a reminder that God feels compassion for all the suffering in the world.

07 Man Of Sorrows

This song is from my second CD, 'Sanctuary', and is based on Proverbs 2 and 4v18-27, Ephesians 1v17-19 and 1 Corinthians 1v18-1Corinthinans 2.

08 God Of Wisdom

This song, from my CD 'Sanctuary', reflects on the faithfulness of God to provide for our needs through the changing seasons of our lives. The song is built on top of Pachelbel's Canon because the unchanging bass line symbolises the unwavering nature of God, whereas the cello part changes thoughout the song to represent the different phases in our relationship with God.

06 Our God For All Seasons

This song is based on the story of the ‘sinful’ woman who anointed Jesus’ feet with expensive perfume. She is an example and a reminder to us all that our gratitude and devotion to our Saviour should flow from our recognition of the enormous debt of sin that Jesus has cancelled.  

04 Merciful Saviour

This song is based on Jeremiah 17v7-8, Psalm 1v1-3, John 4v14, John 7v38 and Revelation 21v6. It is taken from my first CD entitled 'Reflections'. 

01 Living Water

This song, from my first CD 'Reflections', considers the loneliness that Jesus faced from Gethsemane to the cross.

06 Despised And Rejected

This song is about the faith Abraham had in God's promises, and how Abraham's willingness to sacrifice everything was later fulfilled by God himself as his own Son was sacrificed for us.

07 Abraham's Faith

This song, from my CD 'Reflections', is based on Mark 10 v 13-16 when Jesus blesses the children. It explores the idea that God wants us to be like a child in our trust and dependence on Him.

Alison Southall