Reviewed by Tony Cummings

A single release featuring a vocal duet, a semi-orchestral arrangement and some dazzling solo violin work (from one Chris Bergmann) all performing the Lord's Prayer may not sound like the most exciting of concepts. In fact this fresh interpretation of Jesus' prayer is extremely powerful from the first moments where female singer Jonnie Vitale soulfully emotes those timeless opening lines to the march-tempo'd climax where US-based James passionately repeats the phrase "the power", "the glory", "forever" in a dramatic conclusion. An exceptional piece of composing and arranging, this inspiring track (released here in four different versions) deserves to get the widest possible exposure.

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