Simon Johnson's "23 Favourite Hymns" is a captivating choral album released on January 1, 1996, under Priory Records. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 19 minutes, this album is a beautiful collection of timeless hymns, each performed with a sense of reverence and musicality that highlights Simon Johnson's skill and passion. The tracklist includes beloved hymns such as "Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven," "Just as I Am," "Holy, Holy, Holy!," and "The Lord's My Shepherd," among others. Johnson's renditions bring a fresh perspective to these classic pieces, making them accessible and enjoyable for both longtime fans of hymns and those new to the genre. The album is a testament to Johnson's ability to convey the spiritual and emotional depth of these hymns through his choral arrangements.
(C) 1996 Priory Records(P) 1996 Priory Records
Tracks
Praise, My Soul, the King of HeavenJohn Goss, Norwich Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Neil Taylor
Just as I AmWilliam B. Bradbury, Norwich Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Neil Taylor
We Plough the Fields and ScatterJohann Abraham Peter Schulz, Norwich Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Neil Taylor
Holy, Holy, Holy!John Bacchus Dykes, Norwich Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Neil Taylor
Through All the Changing Scenes of LifeGeorge Thomas Smart, Norwich Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Neil Taylor
Onward, Christian SoldiersArthur Sullivan, Norwich Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Neil Taylor
Abide with MeWilliam Henry Monk, Norwich Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Neil Taylor
Christ TriumphantJohn Barnard, Norwich Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Neil Taylor
The God of Abraham PraiseAnonymous, Norwich Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Neil Taylor
Lift High the CrossSydney Nicholson, Norwich Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Neil Taylor
We Sing the Praise of Him Who DiedAnonymous, Norwich Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Neil Taylor
The Lord's My ShepherdJessie Seymour Irvine, Norwich Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Neil Taylor
Eternal Father, Strong to SaveJohn Bacchus Dykes, Norwich Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Neil Taylor
Alleluia! Sing to Jesus!Rowland H. Pritchard, Norwich Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Neil Taylor
Angel VoicesEdwin George Monk, Norwich Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Neil Taylor
Be Thou My VisionTraditional, Norwich Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Neil Taylor
Praise to the HoliestJohn Bacchus Dykes, Norwich Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Neil Taylor
Jesus Christ Is Risen TodayAnonymous, Norwich Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Neil Taylor
O Worship the KingWilliam Croft, Norwich Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Neil Taylor
Sine nomineRalph Vaughan Williams, Norwich Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Neil Taylor
The Head That Once Was Crowned with ThornsJeremiah Clarke, Norwich Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Neil Taylor
Lift Up Your Hearts!Walter Greatorex, Norwich Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Neil Taylor
All My Hope on God Is FoundedHerbert Howells, Norwich Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Neil Taylor
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