Servants of the Light: Songs of a Servant (complete album)

Servants of the Light S/L 7601 (1976) The Servants of the Light were a Catholic Charismatic Covenant Community in Minneapolis, MN. This is their first album. There are several covenant communities represented on this channel, most important among which was the Word of God community in Ann Arbor, MI. Other communities (such as the now famous People of Praise and the Community of God's Delight) pretty much "followed the party line" re the style of music. Although there's certainly a kinship that's not quite the case here. To begin with, the Servants liked a strong opener on their albums, and they have one here with "Psalm 126," which, in addition to a good way to start a praise service (I think God's Delight used it some in this way) is also a good processional in a NOM Catholic church. Some of the other tracks would also have good use liturgically, something not all Catholic Charismatic music can claim. But there's also a hat tip (in the "Medley") to Protestant (mostly Pentecostal) praise choruses. That's developed into quite an industry, but these have been around for a long time, and virtually any Catholic Charismatic community/prayer group used them. The instrumentation shows some variation from the "standard" mix too. Overall it's a good effort and shows some variety in the Renewal's music. This upload is dedicated to the memory of Colin LaVergne, who was active in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in Minneapolis for many years. He represented the best of the Renewal and he is missed. My thanks to James for reminding me of this music. The songs: 1. Psalm 126 2. I Am The Vine 3. Dry Bones 4. Medley: I Want More Of Jesus/I Love Him Better Everyday/Isn't He Wonderful/Wonderful, Wonderful 5. Yahweh Called Me 6. For His Friends 7. Father In Heaven 8. Create in Me 9. Song of the Dove 10. Chorus of Praise The Artists: Artwork – Kevin Davidson Bass – Conrad Pena Drums – Mike Rosener Engineer – Paul Martinson Guitar, Flute – Sue Dobbin Guitar – Dick Peters , Gary McAlpin, John Bagniewski Keyboards – LaLonne Murphy Other Vocalists – Dave Sier , Don Ferber , Janet Kroll, Joan Sier , Mary Alkire, Mary Lou Chapple, Milly Wahmhoff, Miriam Peña, Sara Jirik Conductor – James Rolland Producer – Steve Gamble Vibraphone – Betsy McGibbon