Reviewed by Donna Marshall

The arrangement of this compilation of the Oslo Gospel Choirs most loved songs is a winner. Recorded live in May 2005 at the St John Church in the Netherlands 'Come Let Us Sing' is a good introduction for people who have not heard much of this Norwegian choir before. "Joy To My Soul" is a soulful track that reflects the choir's usual style. The vocals are outstanding and the musical composition is extremely polished. The initial steady pace of "Ancient Of Days" is given an amazing outro when all singers come together into an uplifting crescendo. The choir are very powerful with the singers sounding completely comfortable with each other. The Oslo Gospel Choir's version of the Paul Baloche favourite "Open The Eyes Of My Heart" works well and features a heavy guitar lead and a powerful lead voice. All in all, an enjoyable set from the award winning gospel choir.

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With the We Lift Our Hands albums, the acclaimed Oslo Gospel Choir unveiled a new chapter in its unparalleled history. After singing black gospel songs for over 15 years, the Oslo Gospel Choir shifted its focus to worship.

Come Let Us Sing is a compilation of the most-loved tracks on both volumes of We Lift Our Hands. During the evening of 21 May 2005 in the St. John Church in Gouda, the Netherlands, the Oslo Gospel Choir led over 700 people in worship and in doing so, restored the ancient church building’s original purpose: to be used for God’s Glory! Old hymns, popular worship songs and new Oslo Gospel Choir songs are used to bring people into God’s presence.

As anticipation for the next Oslo Gospel Choir projects continues to build, Come Let Us Sing is sure to introduce new fans to the music of the Norwegian phenomenon!