 Scripture in Song David and Dale Garratt |
Scripture in Song David and Dale Garratt |
Praise the Name of Jesus: A Live Expression of Worship in the Outdoors Scripture in Song, 1974
Alleluia
Well, the name really says it all. This early (first?) album from Scripture In Song features 13 praise and worship songs, done in an outdoor service setting, complete with chirping birds and other background noise. The editing is rough, the acoustics aren't perfect, and the singing is not polished. Nevertheless, this album does a marvelous job of presenting these songs in an honest, refreshing, worshipful way. "Humble Yourselves," "Bless The Lord O My Soul," the title song, and "Thou Art My God" all are particularly effective. David and Dale Garrett are featured, along with a couple of other worship leaders and a congregation. CP
Prepare Ye the Way Scripture in Song, 1977
The Scripture in Song series are both praise and worship albums recorded Down Under (either New Zealand or Australia). They were released on the Scripture in Song label, and distributed in the U.S. by Tempo Records in Kansas City—the same folks that brought us Jews for Jesus. Worship leaders for both are David and Dale Garratt, a husband and wife team.
All Thy Works Shall Praise Thee Scripture in Song, 1977
This double album contains a wealth of great worship songs. The 24 cuts are done in a variety of styles, most featuring a rhythm section, vocal soloists, and chorus, with strings, woodwinds and other instruments on several selections. While the songs are done as studio recordings, David Garret effects a worship-service setting with the use of spoken interludes on such cuts as "Ah Lord God," "There Is None Holy," and "He Is Exalted". The set contains some great songs to invoke a worshipful attitude, such as "Who Is Like Unto You," and my personal favorite, a soaring rendition of "I Exalt Thee." Other highlights include "Let The Glory Of The Lord Endure," "Praise Ye The Lord," and the title song. Finally, this collection includes some really fun barnburners, among them "Let The Heavens Be Glad," "Then Shall The Virgin Rejoice," and "It Is A Good Thing." This album is more polished than some of Scripture-In-Song's earlier works, but you still get the sense that these people are worshipping God foremost, rather than making a slick praise album. Great stuff.
