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"I might not be a religious man myself but I know good music when I hear it, and this is very good! . . . I don’t think that I have ever given such high ratings to so many songs before. But the fact is that they are well deserved because the music is amazing. Simply wonderful religious ballads and they really get to your heart. . .everytime."
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All Hail the Power of Jesus Name

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All hail the power of Jesus’ name!

Let angels prostrate fall;

Bring forth the royal diadem;

And crown Him Lord of all;

Bring forth the royal diadem,

And crown Him Lord of all!

 

Ye chosen seed of Israel’s race,

Ye ransomed from the fall,

Hail Him who saves you by His grace,

And crown Him Lord of all;

Hail Him who saves you by His grace,

And crown him Lord of all!

 

Let ev’ry kindred, ev’ry tribe,

On this terrestrial ball,

To Him all majesty ascribe,

And crown Him Lord of all;

To Him all majesty ascribe,

And crown Him Lord of all!

 

O that with yonder sacred throng

We at his feet may fall!

We’ll join the everlasting song;

And crown Him Lord of all;

We’ll join the everlasting song,

And crown Him Lord of all!

Arrangement Copyright © 2000 Don Wigton

Powerfully a Steinway piano introduces the majestic theme proclaiming the wonder of God’s power and authority. . .gently a resounding cello ushers in with the melody underscored by a host of strings and a melodic flute. . .dramatically a chorus of instruments declare God’s majestic wonders.

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Song Story

Edward Perronet, who wrote the marvelous praise hymn, was not one to put up with certain church issues.  He was a minister in the Anglican church for some time, but, after becoming fed up with what he felt was the church’s “nonsense”, he became a Methodist, joining up with the Wesleys.  As a Methodist he now faced persecution and, as John Wesley recorded, “Edward Perronet was thrown down and rolled in mud and mire.

 

However, Perronet eventually became angered at the Methodists over the issue of who could administer that sacraments.  He then joined a group called the Connexion but later broke from them as well.  This great song was written while he was a minister in an independent church in Canterbury.  In spite of the fact that he broke from so many Christian denominations, this hymn points to a time when all believers will join together in on celestial chorus.

 

It contains a majestic theme, so it was my intention to create an instrumental arrangement that did it justice.  So,  I started it with a solid, deep piano, resonate double bass setting the stage for a deep cello to carry the melody.  A sound chorus of strings breaks in to accompany the melodic flute in the second stanza.  Eventually a chorus of instruments gather together to dramatically declare the final climax.  We pray that as you listen to this outstanding praise hymn that God will impress upon you the wonders of His glory as you fall to your knees in worship and adoration of our Royal King.

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Nothing But the Blood

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What can wash away my sin?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
What can make me whole again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Oh! precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

For my pardon, this I see,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
For my cleansing this my plea,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Oh! precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Nothing can for sin atone,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
Naught of good that I have done,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Oh! precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

This is all my hope and peace,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
This is all my righteousness,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Oh! precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Now by this I’ll overcome—
Nothing but the blood of Jesus,
Now by this I’ll reach my home—
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Oh! precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Glory! Glory! This I sing—
Nothing but the blood of Jesus,
All my praise for this I bring—
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Oh! precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Arrangement Copyright © 2000 Don Wigton

With melodious enthusiasm a Steinway piano gently caresses a familiar tune. . .a subtle bass guitar is followed by a deep B3 organ supporting the timeless message of Christ’s work on the cross. . .a solid beat with acoustic guitars smoothly and passionately bring to the heart the meaning of salvation.

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Song Story

“Nothing but the Blood” was written by Robert Lowry who attended the University of Lewisburg, and later Buck­nell Un­i­ver­si­ty, where he be­came a pro­fess­or of lit­er­a­ture.  He was or­dained as a Bap­tist minister and ministered at many churches.  This list included West Chester, Penn­syl­van­ia; Bloom­ing­dale Bap­tist Church, New York City; Han­son Place Bap­tist Church, Brook­lyn, New York; First Baptist Church, Lewis­burg, Penn­syl­vania; and Park Ave­nue Baptist Church, Plain­field, New Jer­sey.  Robert al­so worked as a mu­sic ed­i­tor at the Big­low Pub­lish­ing Com­pany and wrote about 500 Gospel tunes.

 

This one is my favorite of his.  In his book “The Soul Winner” Charles Spurgeon exhorted pastors never to preach a message without emphasizing the blood of Jesus.  Many religions reveal “mysteries” regarding a multitude of ways that mankind can attain salvation.  Only Christianity proclaims that salvations comes through God’s work and God’s work alone.  Only Christianity claims salvation through the blood of God Himself.

 

The message of this precious praise hymn is so powerful that I wanted to make sure that I composed a musical arrangement that was certain to catch the attention of the modern church.  Vanessa has always lectured me about emphasizing the piano in my songs, so I decided to let it carry the lead.  Supporting the piano is an exciting rock combo sound with b3 organ, drums, bass and acoustic guitar.  They all fit together to produce a dynamic and current-sounding version of this classic song.  We pray that as you listen to this instrumental that you reflect on the importance of the work of Christ on the cross.

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Come Thou Long Expected Jesus

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Come, thou long expected Jesus,

Born to set Thy people free.

From our fears and sins release us;

Let us find our rest in Thee.

Israel’s Strength and Consolation,

Hope of all the earth Thou art,

Dear desire of every nation,

Joy of every longing heart.

 

 

Born Thy people to deliver,

Born a child and yet a King,

Born to reign in us forever,

Now Thy gracious kingdom bring.

By Thine own eternal Spirit,

Rule in all our hearts alone;

By Thine all sufficient merit,

Raise us to Thy glorious throne.

 Arrangement Copyright © 1999 Don Wigton

An effortless piano profoundly sings out the cry of generations. . .come, Lord Jesus. . .a gentle flute whispers the joyous song. . .come, Lord Jesus. . .a deep cello cries. . .come, Lord Jesus.

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Song Story

This was one of 18 Christmas praise hymns written by Charles Wesley.  Charles and his brother john left the Anglican traditions of their day.  Though the church of their time had great scholarship and theology, they questioned whether the message fit into the everyday life events of Christians.  Hymns were sung straight from scripture, but the Wesley’s desired to write ones that related to what was going on in people’s lives.  So, even in their hymn-singing they urged people to meet Christ personally and to include Him in everything.

 

This Christmas hymn was written with these ideas in mind.  As it begins Wesley alludes to the prophecies of Christ.  To personalize the message he then continues: Christ is not only the “desire of every nations”; He is the “joy of every longing heart.  He is not only the child born with the “government. . .on His shoulders; He is “born to reign in us forever.

 

In putting together a Christmas CD for the year 2000 Christmas season, I was surprised to find this song.  It generally isn’t played as a Christmas song during the holidays.  But its profundity in regards to that sacred even is outstanding.

 

I kept the arrangement simple, focusing on the Steinway piano.  This is highlighted by a deep string bass, a gentle flute and melodic cello.  We pray that this arrangement enhances your praise during times of thankfulness for God’s great Gift to us all.

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