Servants of the Light: Sing Ye Servants (Complete Album)

Servants of the Light S/L 7803 (1978) This is the third album that this Catholic Charismatic Covenant Community from Minneapolis, MN, released. As was the case with the first album (elsewhere in this channel) many of the songs were written by community members, and the instrumental variety is greater than the first effort. As with the first album, the Servants liked a strong opener, and they have one this time in "Unto The House Of The Lord." This became something of an anthem for the early National Catholic Charismatic Conferences on Young People and Youth Ministers at the Franciscan University of Steubenville. (I kinda doubt it would get much play today with the #straightouttairondale mood now.) After that, it's a mixed bag. There are some very moving tracks ("Song of Baptism" is one of them) but, in their quest to break out of straightforward community praise music/liturgical music I think they got past their pay grade on this one. It's an uneven production, more so that what came before it. As was the case with the first album, 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. Unto The House Of The Lord 2. Heaven Is A Wonderful Place 3. God Loves A Cheerful Giver 4. For I'm Persuaded 5. Stand Firm 6. God's Got An Army 7. Happy The Children 8. How Beautiful On The Mountain 9. Psalm 131 10. Song Of Baptism 11. Hillside Song 12. Thank You, Jesus The artists: Conductor, Vocals, Trumpet – James Rolland Engineer – Paul Martinson Oboe – Dikka Ellefson Producer – Steve Gamble Vocals – Dave Sier , Don Ferber , Janet Kroll, Joe Klein (4), Mary Kent (5), Milly Wahmhoff Vocals, Vibraphone [Vibraharp], Glockenspiel – Betsy Bagniewski Vocals, Bass – Conrad Pena Vocals, Drums – Mike Rosener Vocals, Flute, Guitar – Sue Dobbin Vocals, Guitar – John Bagniewski Vocals, Keyboards – LaLonne Murphy , Mary Alkire