19 Deep River

17 All Ye Nations Praise The Lord

15 The Voice Of The Lord

11 Leap, O Flame

09 There's A Fire In The Bush

05 See The Clifs Before Us

10 DownWithDarkness

09 BeharMeromIsrael

08 YeShallGoOut

07 FromHeaventoClouds

06 Jubilate

05 AllThatHathLife&Breath

04 LetAllTheChildren

03 HeavensBright

02 LiftThineEyes

01 AllCreatures

To welcome the early Eastertide this year, we share a selection from “A Garden for Jesus,” a cantata for children written in 1976 by Jane Tyson Clement and Marlys Swinger. The lyrics and melodies describe the earth and its flowers, butterflies, birds, rodents, and reptiles waking and preparing God’s creation not only for the terrestrial springtime, but also for the holy springtime when Christ will return and walk among us again.

Visit https://www.bruderhof.com/en/voices-blog/following-jesus/lullaby-of-the-sleeping-world for more on this song including thoughts from Jane Clement, and complete lyrics.

Lullaby of the Sleeping World (March 2018 Song of the Month)

Although Fritz Kleiner penned these words in 1944 as war consumed Europe (fellow Bruderhof member Winifred Dyroff composed the music), they are somehow appropriate for 2018, a world still very much in conflict. While the poet mourns the seemingly endless violence, he sees signposts of a renewed world that will come one day. That hope is what makes this a powerful piece, and why it’s worth sharing here. 

Complete lyrics here: https://www.bruderhof.com/en/voices-blog/life-in-community/song-of-the-month-for-april-2018

Ever Again A Longing Rises (April 2018 Song of the Month)

Although it’s only a matter of months before the leaves start turning again, all that matters is that the glorious early summer days that rouse the inner muse are finally here. It seems that Irish poet William Allingham (1824–1889) understood this well when he penned these words. As did the unknown composer who wrote the elegiac Irish melody. We chose this song in part because it sounds epic in our abandoned silo. Enjoy!

O Spirit Sweet Of Summertime (May 2018 Song of the Month)

For Murray and Kendra’s family, every evening ends with “family singing time” – a chance to gather the kids and unwind from a busy day. And every singing time ends with the same favorite. We don’t know who wrote this song – it’s listed as anonymous on most sites – but it’s a perfect lullaby with which to end the day. Enjoy the McKernan family’s rendition here.

Lyrics:
The little star peeps o’er the hill,
The woods are quiet, the birds are still.
The wind blows softly through the air,
And the love of God is everywhere.

More songs, videos, and blog posts at https://www.bruderhof.com

The Little Star Peeps O'er the Hill (July 2018 Song of the Month)

Read Jordanna Bazeley's latest blog post (coming 9/14/18) to find out more about this song!

https://www.bruderhof.com/en/voices-blog/our-authors/jordanna-bazeley

Margery Feed Now The Black Sow (Sept 2018 Song of the Month)

Another bluegrass-style song from the McKernan family. Read all about it over on our blog: https://www.bruderhof.com/en/voices-blog/life-in-community/song-of-the-month-for-october-2018-rain-in-australian-drought

Rain (October 2018 Song of the Month)

For November’s Song of the Month, we’ve chosen “The Manx Fishermen’s Evening Hymn” written by Manx composer W.H. Gill (1839–1923). In this recording, however, it’s not sung by fishermen. This number is a favorite on the Bruderhof any evening of the year, but especially at Thanksgiving since it speaks of our reliance on God for our daily bread. 

Enjoy the song – we recorded it in the Fox Hill silo. (Which incidentally was flooded with six inches of water, rendering the space more challenging for recording but seemingly appropriate for a sea song.)

Check back for a music video and lyrics coming to www.bruderhof.com later on Thanksgiving Day.

The Manx Fishermen’s Hymn (November 2018 Song of the Month)

Enjoy our newest Song of the Month. Lyrics and more over at https://www.bruderhof.com/en/voices-blog/life-in-community/song-of-the-month-for-december-2018-the-may-trees-are-flowering

The May Trees Are Flowering (December 2018 Song of the Month)

Lyrics and more here: https://www.bruderhof.com/en/voices-blog/life-in-community/song-of-the-month-for-january-2019-skies-are-blue-as-blue-can-be

Skies Are Blue (January 2019 Song of the Month)

It’s still February, but who wants winter songs? Find out more about this tune, and why we like it, here: 
https://www.bruderhof.com/en/voices-blog/life-in-community/song-of-the-month-for-february-2019-alle-birken-grunen-in-moor-und-heid-by-hermann-lons

All The Birch Trees Are Green (February 2019 Song of the Month)

Enjoy this Easter song sung by the McKernan family at the Fox Hill community. 

Lyrics and more at https://www.bruderhof.com/en/voices-blog/life-in-community/song-of-the-month-for-april-2019-winter-is-gone

MK McK Easter 2019

Winter Is Gone (April 2019 Song of the Month)

An acapella trio from Mendelssohn's "Elijah" recorded in an abandoned grain silo.

Lift Thine Eyes

Bruderhof members Margaret Potts and Erika Hildel (who, incidentally, enjoy hiking) wrote this song, “The Mountains Hold Their Secrets,” several decades ago and it’s been part of our Bruderhof summer repertoire ever since. Enjoy!

The Mountains Hold Their Secrets

This is a rendition of “What a Friend We Have In Jesus” recorded by Geordie and his wife Dorie on their honeymoon some years ago. Hang in there for the fiddle break at the end! Most Sunday worship services at the Bruderhof do not include instrumental breaks during hymns, but in an informal setting, it is a great way to think a bit longer about the words you have just been singing together. Enjoy.

Geordie & Dorie - on our honeymoon

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

This German worship song, “Leben aus der Quelle,” speaks about the real source of life: Jesus. Sung by Holzland Bruderhof young people, words and music by Lukas Di Nunzio. German and English lyrics here: https://www.bruderhof.com/en/voices-blog/life-in-community/song-of-the-month-for-september-2019-leben-aus-der-quelle

Leben Aus Der Quelle

It's October, and harvest-time here in northeast. To celebrate this season and the earth that gives us so many good things, we have a song from a vegetable farmer, Dean Mercer. For lyrics and credits, see http:/www.bruderhof.com/en/voices-blog/life-in-community/song-of-the-month-for-october-heaven

Heaven

November is Thanksgiving month, a time to reflect on all the blessings from the past year and a reminder to each of us to thank God for all his gifts. Bruderhof member Alissa Robertshaw wrote and performed this song, which describes the beauty of the harvest season in upstate New York and thanking God using the words of King David. For lyrics, visit our website: http://www.bruderhof.com/en/voices-blog/life-in-community/song-of-the-month-for-november-2019-how-majestic-is-thy-name-thanksgiving

How Majestic Is Thy Name

For our January 2020 song of the month, Gary Swinger tells us why he and his wife Gillian chose to record this song together: 

Eberhard and Emmy Arnold founded the Bruderhof movement back in 1920. But some of Eberhard’s writings that we treasure most date from some years before, when he first met Emmy. Circumstances conspired to keep them apart for three years, and their engagement letters and poems from that time period are alight with a deep faith in Jesus as the basis for their marriage and future life together.  Their rallying cry was, “Jesus first, in everything.” 

Now as our communities celebrate our one-hundred-year anniversary this June, we think it’s more than fitting to share one of Eberhard’s poems that became a song. Find the lyrics and more of the history behind the music here: https://www.bruderhof.com/en/voices-blog/life-in-community/song-of-the-month-for-january-2020-jesus-everywhere

Jesus Everywhere

"I think the search for integrity is something we can all relate to. I wrote this song to remember three times in my life when I learned a lesson in honesty and integrity, in seeing something through and doing it well… not because anyone's watching, but because it's right." Composed by Bruderhof member Alissa Robertshaw, who sings it with her sister and dad. For background, lyrics, and more songs of the month, visit our website: https://www.bruderhof.com/en/voices-blog/life-in-community/song-of-the-month-for-february-2020-integrity

Integrity

“All frozen roots that once had died… o rise!”

Our April song of the month has been part of the Bruderhof Easter repertoire for many years. Poet Jane Tyson Clement penned the words, and her good friend, composer and pianist Marlys Swinger, set them to music, as she did so many of Jane’s exquisite poems. Listen to these words of hope sung in joyous four-part harmony to give you courage for the week ahead:
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The Lambs Leap In The Meadow

WELCOME TO THE HIGH COUNTRY

Can you hear the rain thundering 
down on my roof tin,
Making me smile as I lie in?
As I’m listening I thank God for his blessing
Of the rain beating on the roof tin.

Welcome to the high country
Where life’s the way it’s meant to be, 
Dry creek beds are turning into streams.
A lungful of the crisp clean air
Lets you know you’ve made it here
Don’t know where else you’d wanna be
Don’t know where else you’d wanna be.

A kangaroo comes in sight
Standing in the headlights
Looking at me with his glowing eyes
Not another car in sight on a dark road at midnight
Don’t he look a little bit surprised?

Welcome to the high country
Where life’s the way it’s meant to be, 
And a three-piece suit’s a hat, a shirt, and jeans
A dusty, rutted, bumpy track

Welcome To The High Country

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