Reviewed by Liz Knowles

This CD looks stunning before you even hear it, thanks to Mary Fleeson's artwork for the Lindisfarne Scriptorium. And on first play, it doesn't disappoint, creating an ambience of sweetness - unforced folk vocals from Heather Innes and Jacinth Hamill and often traditional melodies, most with gentle Celtic accompaniments. An a cappella track "The Peace of All Things Calm" shows off the musicality of the vocalists. Perfect music for some precious quiet time. All the lyrics are carefully credited - mostly to David Adams' many prayer books, but also to the Carmina Gadelica, Ray Simpson and others. I can't help thinking it would be a good expansion of the liner notes to include these words, and some more of the magnificent artwork. I was a bit confused by the parts of the Lindisfarne Liturgy (track 16) not included on the album - Gloria, Gospel Acclamation, Agnus Dei, etc - it seemed odd to mention them in the liner notes though they are not on the disc. But all in all, a very pleasant accompaniment to your devotions.

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