Reviewed by Lins Honeyman

This EP is designed to equip songwriters involved in worship leading in Wales and features five original songs of worship by some newer names on the scene. Undoubtedly, the standout tracks are the thundering opener "All" by Dai Hankey and Tim Bannister's raw song of praise "Immanuel" - both of which refreshingly resist the urge to be formulaic. Engagingly raw, melodic and passionate, Bannister's and Hankey's songs lift the spirit of worship onto another level and single out the authors as ones to watch for the future. Elsewhere, Cath Woolridge makes an appearance with "How Great You Are" whilst Carina Galozzi-Hibbert and Andrew Mantle check in with "No Other Name" and "You're My Healer" respectively. Although these other offerings don't quite match the distinctive quality of "All" and "Immanuel", they are worthy in their own right and highlight the fresh worship talent ministering within the Welsh churches.

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