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VINEYARD WORSHIP
CHRIS RICE
Legacy - Live From Ireland
Untitled Hymn
worship leadership that over saturates the
genre. Hannah McConnell (Toal) and Harmony
Smith both have very distinct vocal styles that
keep the album moving along and their honest
delivery and warm tones give this collection feel
and depth.
Worship
leader,
Hannah
McConell
takes
the lead on “All Things Rise” which is a well-
written song of response to the goodness of
God. McConnell’s voice is warm and inviting
reminding this reviewer of a young Kathryn
Scott as the song outlines the story of salvation
1. Doxology Anthem
for all who believe.
1. What a Friend We Have in Jesus
(Lord We Praise You)
2. Amazing Grace
2. Jesus I Need You The best song on this little collection, 3. Untitled Hymn (Come to Jesus)
3. All Things Rise “Doxology Anthem (Lord We Praise You)” is 4. O for a Thousand Tongues
4. We Wait in Hope For the Lord led by Harmony Smith and is a powerfully re- 5. When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
5. Show Me Your Glory worked rendition of the classic hymn that starts 6. This Is My Father's World
6. Holy and Anointed One the album off with energetic passion and would 7. There Is a Fountain
7. Mercy Is Falling be perfect for any service opener. 8. Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
9. Hallelujah, What a Savior
Legacy Live From Ireland is the latest new The lone male led song is “Jesus I Need You” 10. Were You There
live EP from Vineyard Worship UK & Ireland which is sung marvelously by James Toal as he 11. Fairest Lord Jesus
that was captured at the inaugural gathering reminds us that God never stops pursuing His 12. Too Much I Love
of Irish Vineyard church leaders in Lisburn in people and when we need Him, He is already October 2018. The 7 song EP includes home- there in our midst waiting with arms wide open.
grown songs from Harmony Smith (Belfast City
It’s been close to 12 long years since the
worship community was blessed with new
Vineyard) and James & Hannah Toal (Lagan This was a nice effort from Vineyard. I only wish music by legendary singer/songwriter, Chris
Valley Vineyard) whose sonic heartbeat is a there were a few more tracks because there are Rice. After teaming up with songwriter Andrew
passionate cry from an island desperate to see some nice moments here. Even though some Ripp earlier this year for their release of Songs
the Kingdom of God come in power upon their of these songs tended to sound the same in We Wrote On Tuesday, Rice has released his
villages, towns and cities. format, style and arrangement, it is obvious first solo album since 2007 entitled Untitled
that these songs were clearly written for the Hymn which features a some of Rice’s original
Six of the seven tracks on this EP are sung by people from their churches on the island and music alongside some of his favorite hymns
female worship leaders, which in and of itself is a that alone says volumes about the passion for slightly reworked with his own signature style.
refreshing break from the male tenor dominated local ministry that Vineyard UK possesses.
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” starts the
album off on the right foot as Rice’s soft tenor
vocals give depth and feeling to this classic
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