Each of the pieces in this distinctive collection by David Kidwell is a mash-up of two hymns presented in creative combination. Some of the hymn pairings share a liturgical season, some share a subject, and some share similar musical traits. Across the settings, the hymns are heard both separately and then in simultaneous combination.
Come, Ye Thankful People with Now Thank We All Our God (ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR, NON DANKET) Comfort, Comfort Ye My People with Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (GENEVAN 42, STUTTGART) Crown Him with Many Crowns with Thine is the Glory (DIADEMATA, MACCABEUS) Fairest Lord Jesus with What a Friend We Have in Jesus (ST. ELIZABETH, CONVERSE) Great is Thy Faithfulness with Blest Be the Tie That Binds (FAITHFULNESS, DENNIS) In the Garden with Open My Eyes (GARDEN, SCOTT) Joy to the World with The First Nowell (ANTIOCH, THE FIRST NOWELL) My Shepherd is the Living God with Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us (CONSOLATION, BRADBURY) Rock of Ages with Rock of Ages (TOPLADY, MAOZ TSUR) Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart with Holy, Holy, Holy (MORECAMBE, NICAEA)