Rock of Ages...Hymns & Faith

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Album Description
She needs no introduction. Widely known as pop megastar, gospel's stunning-yet-relatable girl next door, selfless humanitarian, wife and mother-Amy Grant has been positively affecting culture with her love of song for nearly 30 years.

Rock of Ages...Hymns & Faith, Music, Amy Grant, Adult Contemporary, CCM, Christian Rock, Pop, Religious / Contemp. Christian
Rock of Ages: 30 Favorite Hymns
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Is this really the MTC?
  • What a way to invite the Spirit!
  • Peaceful listening
  • Great "Best of" collection.
  • Good recordings from the 1960s.
 Rock of Ages: 30 Favorite Hymns
Mormon Tabernacle Choir
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ASIN: B0000027YL
Release Date: 1992-07-14

Tracks:

  1. Onward, Christian Soldiers
  2. Abide With Me
  3. Abide With Me; 'Tis Eventide
  4. All Creatures Of Our God And King
  5. Behold The Great Redeemer Die
  6. Bringing In The Sheaves
  7. Come, Come, Ye Saints
  8. Come, Follow Me
  9. Come, Thou Glorious Day Of Promise
  10. Classical Summary Song
  11. Father In Heaven
  12. God Be With You {Till We Meet Again}
  13. God Of Our Fathers
  14. Guide Us, O Thou Great Jehovah
  15. Holy, Holy, Holy
  16. How Firm A Foundation
  17. I Know That My Redeemer Lives
  18. I Need Thee Every Hour
  19. Lead, Kindly Light
  20. More Holiness Give Me
  21. Nearer, My God, To Thee
  22. Now The Day Is Over
  23. O God, Our Help In Ages Past
  24. Onward, Christian Soldiers
  25. Rock Of Ages
  26. Softly Now The Light Of Day
  27. Ten Thousand Times Ten Thousand
  28. The Church In The Wildwood {The Little Brown Ch
  29. The Lord Is My Shepherd
  30. The Morning Breaks; The Shadows Flee

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Is this really the MTC?.......2007-04-06

I've now played this CD several times and am always left wondering whether someone is fielding a back-up choir because it has none of the usual majesty of the real Tabernacle Choir.

The recording is a bit "thin" and I've only kept it because I know the MTC can do and has done so much better.

5 out of 5 stars What a way to invite the Spirit!.......2006-06-09

This CD is fantastic. The music selections are great!
My favorite is How Firm a Foundation.
But others are great as well.
I just love how it invites the spirit into my life, and send shivers of peace up by spine when I listen to this CD.
A great CD!

5 out of 5 stars Peaceful listening.......2005-05-20

Steve Cumming played this version of God Be With You Till We Meet Again on his last broadcast show for classical WRR radio in Dallas. If there was a dry eye in the listening audience, I would be surprised. In addition to the song he chose, this recording has all of your favorites performed with beauty and majesty.

5 out of 5 stars Great "Best of" collection........2002-02-24

I am a firm believer in "Best of" collections, since you get the wheat seperated from the chaff. This collection hits the mark, sicne it has general Christian music, along with Saint-specific songs of the Restoration.

It a recompilation of analogue-recorded music, so the sound is merely hi-fi and not hi-tech. But we are after the sould of music, not the technicality.

3 out of 5 stars Good recordings from the 1960s........2000-11-21

This CD is taken from two sessions the Choir recorded in 1960 and 1969, the earlier session (thirteen of the thirty tracks) being sung accompanied by the Philidelphia Brass Ensemble, and the latter session carried by the Tabernacle organ alone. The CD is generously filled out to 74 minutes, with 30 tracks crammed into the running time. It's intriguing to hear the finesse the choir has achieved in the last 40 years; if you compare this recording with their latest: "A Tabernacle Christmas," the improvement in the latter recording is dramatic. The recent creation of the Orchestra at Temple Square has been a much-admired improvement, but this recording has much to recommend it, including fervent readings of "Onward Christian Soldiers," the somber arrangement of "Abide With Me" and many others. Overall, a stolid, sincere recording which pales somewhat compared to the brilliant recent releases from this world-class choir.
Rock of Ages...Hymns & Faith
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Thank YOU LORD for Amy..
  • Touchs my soul
  • Inspiring...Thank you
  • Amy and Vince harmonize beautifully
  • One of Amy's best yet
 Rock of Ages...Hymns & Faith
Amy Grant , and Vince Gill
Manufacturer: Word Entertainment
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0007XT8DU
Release Date: 2005-05-03

Tracks:

  1. Anywhere with Jesus
  2. Carry You
  3. Sweet Will of God
  4. Joyful, Joyful/We Adore Thee
  5. Jesus Loves Me/They'll Know We Are Christians/Helping 6. 7. Hand
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  7. O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee
  8. Abide With Me
  9. God Moves in a Mysterious Way/Lord Is in Hily Temple
  10. Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
  11. El Shaddai
  12. I Surrender All
  13. O Love That Will Not Let Me Go

Album Description

She needs no introduction. Widely known as pop megastar, gospel's stunning-yet-relatable girl next door, selfless humanitarian, wife and mother-Amy Grant has been positively affecting culture with her love of song for nearly 30 years.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Thank YOU LORD for Amy.........2007-06-08

You know, I have to give the Glory to GOD in Jesus' name for HIS servant Amy - - I have been healed and inspired for twenty years because of her willingness to share the gifts and talents GOD gave her to impart HIS unconditional, unfailing, and never-ending love for each and every one of us. Her albums have kept me from losing faith altogether..many, many times. I praise GOD in Jesus' name for the beautiful music, flowing right through me....and for the knowledge that "anywhere with Jesus, I am not alone, anywhere with Jesus, I can safely go. Sweet WILL of GOD..Let me say once more..that I love YOU.

5 out of 5 stars Touchs my soul.......2006-12-05

This album touchs all the spiritial feelings of ones soul. As I listen to this album, I can almost feel each song shift my emotions into a different gear. This is a great album to melt away the stresses of the day, while at the same time bringing an inner peace at the promise of tomorrow, by way of ones redemption in our renewal of faith. It is a beautifully produced album, and I am glad I have it in my collection. Re: the comments by "Christian Mom" It sounded kind of familiar. Almost like what a blacksmith would say when she would have an ax or two, too grind.

5 out of 5 stars Inspiring...Thank you.......2006-08-31

What a wonderful album. Simple inspirational songs by a great singer. The execution is very professional...a hallmark of Vince Gill albums.

This album gives Ms. Grant another chance to showcase her beautiful voice w/songs on traditional church hymns. We all know that she's great at singing pop...but some of us don't like pop that much! I've grown up w/many of these songs in church, it's so happy to hear Ms. Grant sing them. Thank you, Amy & Vince.

5 out of 5 stars Amy and Vince harmonize beautifully.......2006-07-20

How can anyone say this is a terrible cd? It's great. I love it. I am an Amy fan and have been for quite some time and I think they are all great and this latest one is one of the best.

5 out of 5 stars One of Amy's best yet.......2006-07-09

We bought multiple copies to give to friends after hearing this great CD. You won't be disappointed.
100 Hymns & Songs of Inspiration
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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 100 Hymns & Songs of Inspiration

Manufacturer: Castle Music UK
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Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2003-04-14

Tracks:

  1. Love Divine All Loves Excelling - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
  2. Father Hear the Prayer We Offer - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
  3. Now Thank We All Our God - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
  4. This Day, The First of Days - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
  5. Stars of the Morning So Gloriously Bright - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
  6. God Save the Queen - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
  7. Day of Resurrection - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
  8. God Rest You Merry Gentlemen - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
  9. Of the Father's Heart Begotten - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
  10. O Come All Ye Faithful - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
  11. Awake My Soul and With the Sun - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
  12. Thine Arm O Lord in Days of Old - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
  13. All People That on Earth Do Dwell - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
  14. Good Christian Men Rejoice and Sing - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
  15. There Is a Green Hill - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
  16. Lord of Beauty - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral
  17. Rejoice Today With One Accord - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral
  18. New Every Morning - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral
  19. Lead Us Heavenly Father Lead Us - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral
  20. O God Our Help in Ages Past - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral

Tracks:

  1. Morning Has Broken - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
  2. Happy Are They - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
  3. In Christ There Is No East or West - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
  4. Silent Night - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
  5. Be Thou My Guardian - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
  6. Ye Servants of the Lord - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
  7. At the Name of Jesus Every Knee Shall Bow - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
  8. To Thee O Lord Our Hearts We Raise - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
  9. Behold the Great Creator Makes - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
  10. Rejoice the Lord Is King - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
  11. Creator of the Stars of Night - Ely Cathedral Choir
  12. He Comes With Clouds Descending - Ely Cathedral Choir
  13. O Little Town of Bethlehem - Ely Cathedral Choir
  14. Alleluya Alleyluya Alleyluya - Ely Cathedral Choir
  15. This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made - Ely Cathedral Choir
  16. How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds - Ely Cathedral Choir
  17. Lord Thy Word Abideth - Ely Cathedral Choir
  18. Jesus Lord We Look to Thee - Ely Cathedral Choir
  19. O Lord Our God Arise - Ely Cathedral Choir
  20. Lord of All Hopefulness - Ely Cathedral Choir

Tracks:

  1. Soldiers of Christ Arise - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
  2. Lift Up Your Hearts - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
  3. Holy Father, Cheer Our Way - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
  4. Maker of the Sun - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
  5. O King Most High - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
  6. O Praise Our Great and Glorious Lord - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
  7. Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
  8. We Love the Place O God - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
  9. Let Us With a Gladsome Mind - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
  10. Give Rest O Christ - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
  11. Come Holy Ghost Our Hearts Inspire - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
  12. O Thou in All Thy Might So Far - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
  13. O Christ, Who Art the Light and Day - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
  14. O God Thy Soldiers' Crown and Guard - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
  15. Strife Is O'er the Battle Done - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
  16. O Christ Our Hope, Our Hearts' Desire - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
  17. Jesus Shall Reign - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
  18. God of Love My Shepherd Is - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
  19. O Jesu Saviour of Mankind - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
  20. Immortal Invisible God Only Wise - Choir Of Truro Cathedral

Tracks:

  1. Ride on Ride on in Majesty - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
  2. All Glory Laud and Honour - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
  3. Come Rejoicing - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
  4. God Is Love and Where True Love Is - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
  5. Magnificat: The Great Advent Antiphons - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
  6. Come, Christ's Beloved - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
  7. Children of the Hebrews (Palm Procession) - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
  8. Veneration of the Cross/The Reproaches (Veneratum and Reproaches) - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
  9. Once in Royal David's City - Choir Of Keble College
  10. God Be in My Head - Choir Of Keble College
  11. O Thou Who Camest from Above - Choir Of Keble College
  12. Judge Eternal Throned in Splendour - Choir Of St Edmunsbury Cathedral
  13. Christ the Lord Is Risen Again - Choir Of St Edmunsbury Cathedral
  14. For All the Saints - Choir Of St Edmunsbury Cathedral
  15. Thy Hand O God Has Guided - Choir Of St Edmunsbury Cathedral
  16. Christ the Dawn of Our Salvation - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  17. I Was Glad - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  18. Dear Lord and Father of Mankind - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  19. Locus Iste - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  20. Praise My Soul the King of Heaven - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel

Tracks:

  1. Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus! - The Choir of the Abbey School, Tewkesbury
  2. While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks - The Choir of the Abbey School, Tewkesbury
  3. O Worship the King - The Choir of the Abbey School, Tewkesbury
  4. O Heavenly Word of God on High - Choir Of The Collegiate Church Of St Mary
  5. Praise to the Lord, The Almighty - Choir Of The Collegiate Church Of St Mary
  6. Jesus Christ Is Risen Today - The Choir of York Minister
  7. First Nowell - The Choir of York Minister
  8. Abide with Me - The Choir of York Minister
  9. Breathe on Me Breath of God - Choir Of Keble College
  10. Rock of Ages - Choir Of Keble College
  11. On This Day, The First of Days - Choir Of Keble College
  12. Jesu Sweet and Mary - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  13. O Quam Gloriosum - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  14. Ye Holy Angels Bright - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  15. O for a Closer Walk With God - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  16. Prayer of St Patrick - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  17. Lord's Prayer - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  18. Blessed Be the God and Father - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  19. Day Thou Gavest Lord Is Ended - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  20. Jerusalem (And Did Those Feet in Ancient Times) - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel

Album Description

Full Title - 100 Hymns & Songs Of Inspiration. UK box-set featuring 100 tracks performed by Britain's finest Cathedral Choirs including, Gloucester Cathedral, Norwich Cathedral, Sheffield Cathedral, & many more. Five standard jewel cases housed in a slipbox. Castle Pulse. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The picture.......2006-12-11

I haven't purchased the CD but the picture of the inside of a church on the cover is not of a British church, like one would assume since it says its a recording of British choirs. This picture is of Notre Dame Basilica in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Just thought i'd let you know. I'll be honest; I'm one to judge things by it's cover and if the company took such care to choose a 'British' church for their British choir CD, I'm willing to bet the music is equally well selected... I'm being sarcastic. But I gave the product 5 stars because I didn't want to hurt its ratings just because i'm cynical. But check out the church if you're ever in Montreal, it's truly beautiful... here I'm not being sarcastic.
Hymns Through the Centuries
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • How can you call these "Hymns"
  • wonderful collection of magnificent music
  • Flawed but enjoyable
  • Hymns through the Centuries
  • A must own for classic church music lovers
 Hymns Through the Centuries
J. Reilly Lewis , Cathedral Choral Society , William Gardiner , Johannes Cruger , Melchior Teschner , William Henry Monk , Virgil Thomson , George Elvey , Thomas Hastings , and John [composer] Goss
Manufacturer: Gothic Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00003XB8M
Release Date: 2000-02-22

Tracks:

  1. When In Our Music God Is Glorified
  2. Ye Watchers And Ye Holy Ones
  3. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
  4. Where Cross The Crowded Ways Of Life
  5. O Sacred Head, Sore Wounded
  6. All Glory, Laud And Honor
  7. Abide With Me; Fast Falls The Eventide
  8. My Shepherd Will Supply My Need
  9. Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
  10. Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
  11. Rock Of Ages, Cleft For Me
  12. Praise, My Soul, The King Of Heaven
  13. Come, Risen Lord
  14. Carillon Hymn: St. Peter
  15. Eternal Father, Strong To Save
  16. Amazing Grace! How Sweet The Sound
  17. Holy, Holy Holy! Lord God Almighty
  18. Nearer, My God, To Thee
  19. Dear Lord And Father Of Mankind
  20. In Christ There Is No East Or West
  21. Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?
  22. Crown Him With Many Crowns
  23. Word Of God, Come Down On Earth
  24. The Church's One Foundation
  25. God Of Our Fathers
  26. Father, In Thy Gracious Keeping
  27. Peal Bells

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars How can you call these "Hymns".......2006-08-05

Not to harp on anyone here, but it's obvious that none of you grew up in a church or environment that had a good choir. I know, a Hymn is a genre of music, but a recording of a hymn isn't one if it doesn't contain HARMONY. If they're a "choir," then why don't the tenors sing a different note than the sopranos, altos, and basses? The organist is quite good, I'll admit, but you're wasting your time if you're looking for a good recording of these beautiful songs that were COMPOSED with harmony, not unison. If they want to sing in unison like this, they need to be stripped of their "choir" status and simply be called a "group."

5 out of 5 stars wonderful collection of magnificent music.......2006-01-18

Most everything on this CD is very well done. The recording environment might have been less than perfect, but that shouldn't dimish one's enjoyment very much. Most of the arrangements are very traditional, with the notable exception of Amazing Grace, which though it isn't terrible, it isn't very good either. Some songs had verses removed, which is understandable, though it was poorly done in Eternal Father, Strong to Save -- they did verse 1 ("Eternal Father"), then they skipped(!!!) verse 2 ("O Christ, the Lord") and went on to the final verses ("Holy Spirit" and "O Trinity") -- which is skipping Someone important! However, outside of that, it was excellent.

If you like sacred music, or hymns, then you'll thoroughly enjoy this CD. If you're a Christian, you should enjoy this as well, no matter your taste in music (and you might just learn to like hymns as well!). It is a well-chosen set of some of the most magnificent, God-honoring music of all time, done is a mostly very traditional manner, and it was done well.

3 out of 5 stars Flawed but enjoyable.......2005-04-15

The huge size and reverberating acoustics of Washington National Cathedral make it difficult to hear any kind of live choral performance clearly, even if you're sitting in the front rows in the nave. The Cathedral Choral Society is handicapped by having to record in this acoustically mushy space, and it shows in this CD, often creating an uneven balance between the organ and the chorus as noted by other reviewers. The repertoire is well-chosen, but the quality of the arrangements is uneven. Too often, the chorus seems to be singing in unison right out of the Hymnal, like any parish church choir at an ordinary Sunday service. Certain pieces do suggest the heights which the Society is capable of attaining. But the group never achieves the splendor that the Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys displays every Sunday morning. Just when the Society seems to be getting there, the conductor pulls them back. And the shrill folk arrangement of "Amazing Grace" will have you covering your ears as the sopranos shriek clumsily, confusing volume with fervor.

5 out of 5 stars Hymns through the Centuries.......2002-03-18

This is not a review. I just have a question. Does "Hymns through the Centuries" contain the hymn "It is Well with my Soul?" Thanks.

5 out of 5 stars A must own for classic church music lovers.......2002-02-16

I purchased this CD just based on the titles and am very glad I did. There are only two downsides to the album. First is the fact that there isn't a companion CD with 26 more hymns! Second is picky, but I do agree with another rater that the organ could have been a little louder related to the singing. Hope you enjoy listening!
Rock of Ages: Songs of Comfort for Troubled Hearts
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    		Rock of Ages: Songs of Comfort for Troubled Hearts

    Manufacturer: Christian Aid Ministries
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GospelGospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000FVC192

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    1. In the Rifted Rock I'm Resting~~~2. The Lord Is My Shepherd~~~3. In a World of Fear and Turmoil~~~4. Someone Is Praying for You~~~5. Does Jesus Care~~~6. Rock of Ages~~~7. It Is Well With My Soul~~~8. Amazing Grace~~~9. Day By Day~~~10. No Disappointment in Heaven~~~11. Just As I Am~~~12. A Wonderful Savior~~~13. City of Gold.
    Best-Loved Hymns
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      		Best-Loved Hymns

      Manufacturer: EMI Special Products
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      Monk, William HenryMonk, William Henry | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B000253IDE
      Release Date: 2004-08-10

      Tracks:

      1. Rock Of Ages
      2. Abide With Me
      3. Were You There
      4. When I Survey The Wondrous Cross
      5. Battle Hymn Of The Republic
      6. Jesus, Lover Of My Soul
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      Inspirational Hymns Amazing Grace
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        		Inspirational Hymns Amazing Grace

        Manufacturer: Madacy Christian Music Group
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        Binding: Audio CD
        ASIN: B000AAV7NY

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        34 tracks of Inspirational hymns
        Rock of Ages: A Timeless Collection of Hymns
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          		Rock of Ages: A Timeless Collection of Hymns

          Manufacturer: Spirt - Led Records
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD
          ASIN: B0006LQ6EM

          Product Description

          12 Tracks: 1. the solid rock 2. fill me now 3. arise my soul, arise 4. rock of ages 5. trust and obey 6. i love to tell the story 7. what a friend we have in Jesus 8. just as i am 9. amazing grace 10. my Savior's love 11. all the way my Savior leads me 12. spirit of God, descend
          Rock of Ages...Hymns & Faith (Target Edition)
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            		Rock of Ages...Hymns & Faith (Target Edition)

            Manufacturer: Word
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            GeneralGeneral | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music
            Christian Contemporary MusicChristian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
            ASIN: B000EPPEPM

            Product Description

            Special 2 disc set contains bonus disc available exclusively at Target stores. Bonus disc contains the songs 1. Takes A Little Time (Acoustic) 2. I Will Be Your Friend 3. Turn This World Around
            Rock of Ages
            Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
            • TRACK LIST
            		Rock of Ages

            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            GospelGospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
            ASIN: B000056PRV
            Release Date: 2000-11-14

            Customer Reviews:

            5 out of 5 stars TRACK LIST .......2006-03-27

            Track Listing
            1. When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder
            2. Leaning On The Everlasting Arms
            3. In The Sweet By And By
            4. Will The Circle Be Unbroken
            5. I'll Fly Away
            6. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
            7. Give Me Oil In My Lamp
            8. Rock Of Ages
            9. I Go To The Rock
            10. Because He

            Music:

            1. Share the Well [Enhanced]
            2. Sing A Little Song
            3. Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit - Songs From The Motion Picture Soundtrack [Soundtrack]
            4. Six Little Ducks
            5. Sleepy Babe
            6. Songs
            7. Speechless
            8. Spirit of the Century
            9. Star Studed Lullabies
            10. Starfishing

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