This volume will help facilitators of Singing Meditation enrich their repertoire of songs that work
well in the practice. More than 40 songs are included in this volume, with music, lyrics, translations to English,
and explanatory text.
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"Joy will indeed fill your heart! This songbook was clearly brought into being with much love and joy.
It contains a lot of valuable information about singing meditation, as well as notes on the songs themselves and the
traditions from which they come. Very thoughtfully created - a true treasure! Even better when paired with the CD by Ephemerata."
-- Grace Fill, Threshold Choir Director, Chicago
Songs include:
Back, Back, BackWords and music by Franklin Abbott. Used by permission.
Bismillah (round)
Music by Nickomo Clarke. Found in songbook “Ateh Malkuth” available on his website. Translation: I begin in the name of God, all merciful and all compassionate.
By Breath
Words and music by Sara Thomsen @2003 Sara Thomsen. Used with permission. Included here is the chorus only to the song. The complete version, with verses, can be found on Thomsen’s By Breath CD www.sarathomsen.com
Cauldron of Changes
Source: Unknown
Cherish this Hour
Words and music by Ruthie Rosauer @2009
Sample Songbook Page for this song:
Dark of the Moon
Written and arranged by Karen Beth, copyright 1993, used by permission.
Dhanyavad
Melody and text by Henry Marshall.
Translation: For the joy of gratitude, to forgive.
Available on MANTRAS 2: To change your world @ Henry Marshall 1985 (Oreade Music, BIEM all rights reserved)
Gate, gate, para gate
Source: Traditional, Buddhist. This is also known as the “Heart Sutra.”
Hineh Mah Tov
Source: Traditional, Jewish, based on Psalm 133:1
Translation: How good it is and how pleasant for people to dwell together
Hush, Wait, Listen
Words and music by Mary Grigolia, copyright 1998. Published in her “Spirit Song” songbook. Used by permission.
See her website
I Honor the Light within You
Music by Allaudin Ottinger, from his CD “In the Everywhere and Always.” Copyrighted, used by permission.
In Breath, Out Breath
Music by Nina Wise, based on a Thich Nhat Hanh meditation. Used by permission. Available on her CD, Refuge , on her website
Joy
Words and music by Helen Gierke. Copyright 2009, used by permission.
May there be Peace
Words and music by Nickomo Clarke, found in his “Singing with the Angels” CD and songbook and available on his website. Used with permission.
Namaste
Words and music by Nickomo Clarke, found in his “Here Right Now” CD and songbook and available on his website. Used with permission.
Translation: The God within me, greets the God within you.
Noyana
Words and music: Unknown, South African origin. Arr. Barbara Swetina Learned from Songs of Heaven and Earth songbook @2003. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Barbara Swetina.
Translated: One day we will all meet in heaven.
Patience
Words and music by Helen Gierke, copyright 2009. Used by permission.
Peace Prayer Mandala
Music by Sophia, recorded on her 1986 CD “Journey Into Love.” See her website Verses 5 and 6 by Helen Gierke
Rejoice in the Lord Always
Source: Unknown, based on Philippians 4:4, arrangement by Helen Gierke
Rhade Govinda Bolo
Source: Unknown, Hindu
Shanti Allelujah
Words and Music by Michael Stillwater, ©2005 Inner Harmony Music BMI
Used by permission. Recorded on 'Chantwave at Grace Cathedral' and 'O Great Spirit' and available on www.innerharmony.com
Standing Like a Tree
Words and music by Betsy Rose, copyright 1987 Paper Crane Music. Used by permission.
You Touch My Heart
Words and music by Leah Wolfsong from her album Songs of the
Circle copyright 2000 Roots Down Music. Used by permission. Contact Leah.