Psalm 22: My God, My God
Set to the Irish air ‘Paddy’s Green Shamrock Shore’, this song captures the lament of the Psalm while adding a drive and energy that brings to light the hope offered at its conclusion.
Psalm 27: The Lord is My Light
The air ‘Down in Yon Banke’ is originally a wordless Scottish country dance song, and in this rendition becomes a prayer for God’s eternal presence.
Psalm 42: As the Deer Longs for Streams
This Psalm of longing is set to the relatively well-known traditional melody, ‘Salley Gardens’.
Psalm 46: The God of Jacob
The lyrical air of ‘Dawning of the Day’ (Fáinne Geal an Lae) conveys this Psalm’s message of courage and hope.
Psalm 63: O God You Are My God
Composed by Ireland’s great poet Turlough O’Carolan, ‘Eleanor Plunkett’ is a cascading tune set to a Psalm of yearning and praise.
Psalm 67: May God Be Gracious
Set to the Scottish air ‘Ae Fonde Kiss’, this Psalm serves as a benediction prayer.
Psalms 98, 99, 100: Sing to the Lord
‘Willy Taylor’ is the inspiration for this Psalm of praise to a steadfast God.
Psalm 103: Bless the Lord O My Soul
This Psalm is sung to the air 'I Wish My Love Was a Red, Red Rose' and praises God's compassion and mercy.
