Reviewed by Rebecca Mason

It does what is says on the packet! "Twenty two tracks linked with instrumental interludes, flowing together to create the space you need to meet and spend time soaking in the presence of God." High quality, credible renditions of worship songs creating an atmosphere of peace designed to soothe the mind and heart of the listener. From the mellow opening song "Angels Bow" to the beautiful Celtic-tinged arrangement of "In Christ Alone", it was apparent that there were no amateur dramatics on show here. The theme is one of simplicity and getting into God's presence. Maybe that is why there are no artists credited with the vocals on the album sleeve. At first this annoyed me as the vocals are all superb and I like to know who I am listening to! Other songs include "We Are Joined By Angels" and the powerful "In Your Presence (God Is Here)", both written by Lara Martin of Abundant Life Ministries, Bradford. I would run out of time and space if I tried to mention every song featured by writers such as Keith Getty, Kristyn Lennox, Stuart Townend and Kate Simmonds. Not to mention the hymns of Edwin Hatch, Frances Ridley Havergal and John Greenleaf Whittier. Worship songs may have changed in style over the last couple of hundred years, but the heart is the same - it is all about Jesus.

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