Songs in the Desert

Martha Burford on a hymn she finds deeply affecting no matter how many times she sings it

If this is "Songs in the Desert," then a bonus episode would be called an "oasis," right? Thanks to the many responses from our listeners letting us know they wanted to hear this tune!

Michelle Walker, from St. Paul's, Richmond, writes in to share her story with Calvin Hampton's tune.

Is this hymn in your hymnal? Probably not. From Matthew Mazzoni, Music Director at Central Presbyterian Church, St. Louis, Mo.

Download this episode (mp3). Is it too late to contribute to "Songs in the Desert"? No! Submissions are welcome now. Visit Sinden.org/hymns to learn how

Today's episode comes from John-Westley Hodges , Director of Music Ministries, St. Paul's, Peoria, Ill., and Co-Founder of Church Music Forward

Today's episode comes from the Rev. Ian Lasch , Associate Rector for Formation and Fellowship, St. Peter's, St. Louis.

Today's episode comes from Robert Richter, Director of Music & Organist, St. Christopher's, Carmel, Ind.

Today's episode comes from Abby Schoppe, Music Director at Faith Lutheran Church, Andover, Mass.

Download this episode (mp3). Today's episode comes from Jessica Nelson, Organist & Director of Music at All Saints, Tupelo, Miss. Jessica recorded herself by using the voice memo app on her smartphone. (Hint: you can do this too!) The music is provided by Jessica at the piano, with additional piano music recorded in the choir room of St. Peter's, St. Louis.

Download this episode (mp3). Today's episode comes from Mary Davenport Davis, Minister for Youth and Social Media at Trinity Church, Boston. Mary recorded herself by using the voice memo app on her smartphone. (Hint: you can do this too!) The music in this episode comes from a live recording of Hymn 324 from St. Peter's, St. Louis. Special thanks to Jason Sims for naming this project.