Benediction by Jeff Johnson, Brian Dunning, John Fitzpatrick & Jozef Lupták

An ancient-future journey of sacred music which takes the listener along a path of prayer and worship via an eclectic blend of original compositions, Taizé choruses and instrumental arrangements based on ancient Celtic melodies.

Featuring –
Jeff Johnson: Keyboard & Vocals
Brian Dunning: Flute & Whistles
John Fitzpatrick: Violin
Jozef Lupták: Cello
Gregg Williams: Percussion
Tim Ellis: Guitar
Phil Baker: Bass

Introduction –
There is much written and talked about concerning sacred music. Discussions about what’s appropriate music for worship are not new to the contemporary church. My observation is that the Spirit seems to move and inspire people to praise God through many kinds of music. This recording, in collaboration with Brian, John & Jozef, was born from a prayer service that I’ve been involved with for several years that’s called Selah. Our monthly service’s format is loosely based on a more familiar one which originated from the Christian community of Taizé, France. Choruses, instrumental passages and readings are combined with extended times of silent prayer and meditation. This production, much of which was performed live and then embellished later, features a few of our favorite Taizé choruses, original compositions, arrangements based on very old Irish melodies, and several improvised sections. My hope is that it will inspire you to see Christ in the midst of your own life. – Jeff Johnson

Tracklist

1.	Benediction	2:11

2.	Silence In The Day	4:22

3.	O Father, Loyal & True	6:27

4.	In God Alone	1:55

5.	The Summer He Brings	2:47

6.	If Stones Spoke	2:21

7.	Bless The Lord	3:47

8.	Convergence	2:47

9.	Trees Walking	2:30

10.	Jesus, Remember Me	2:32

11.	Sacrament	2:39

12.	Jesus, Keep My Heart	1:53

13.	Benediction (Reprise)	3:03

Credits

released September 15, 2002

Produced, engineered & mixed at The Ark / Camano Island, WA by Jeff Johnson

Additional recording at:
Jacordi Studio / Clane, County Kildare, Ireland
Brian Dunning, engineer
The Trench / Portland, OR, USA
Gregg Williams & Jeff Johnson, engineers
The Kung Fu Bakery Annex •/Portland, OR, USA
Jeff Johnson, engineer
Technical support: David Moore

Mastered by John Golden Mastering
www.goldenmastering.com

℗ 2002 Ark Records, Inc. / ArkMusic
© 2002 Sola Scriptura Songs (BMI)
Administered by musicservices.org)
(see individual track information for song publishing details.)
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Cover art by Kathy Hastings (www.kathyhastings.com)
Package design by Court Patton (www.pattonbros.com)

Brian Dunning’s flute made by Chris Abell of Asheville, NC • John Fitzpatrick plays a 1999 violin by Peter Boardman of Donaghadee, Co. Down, Northern Ireland • Tim Ellis’ guitar was custom built by Robert Steinegger of Portland, OR

A very special thanks to Kathy Hastings and the Selah group at Faith Fellowship Church; Steven Purcell and all at Schloss Mittersill; and Teresa Whittington of the Central Catholic Library.

This music is dedicated to the memory of Jeff's mother, Virginia L. Johnson.

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