Reviewed by Peter Williams

This is one of the one off specials from Hosanna Music, recorded live in the city of Jerusalem and planned to coincide with the celebrations marking 3,000 years of its status as a city. The music quickly establishes itself as a victorious Hebrew praise album. The song leader reminds us of what the Old Testament prophets said about the Lord calling a people out of every tribe and nation to praise the almighty God. There are a number of choruses in Hebrew and English like "Baruch Haba" (Blessed Is He Who Comes) and "Hinei Tov" (Behold How Good) and there are some old favourites like "Blow The Trumpet In Zion", "For The Lord Is Marching On", "Be Bold And Be Strong" and some not so well known like the opening track "Up To Jerusalem" and "Where Does My Help Come From". This album is very well produced and the arrangements are of a very high standard. Although the words are provided, I was a little disappointed with the lack of information about the actual historical event, although a number of references to the celebrations are on the actual CD. This is one of the best praise albums I have heard for some time.

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