STYLE: Pop RATING OUR PRODUCT CODE: 125722-19300 LABEL: Elevation ELE1752D FORMAT: CD Album ITEMS: 1 RELEASE DATE: 2012-04-09 RRP: £4.99
Reviewed by Stephen Luff
This album is the latest in a series released to help the Prospects Christian charity which works with people with learning difficulties. The opening tracks on this set, "Hallelujah Praise The Lord" and "Send Your Light", have an engaging simplicity while others enable those whose language is not primarily English to participate. Highlights include the inviting "Jewel In A Crown", the folk-like "I Will Walk With You Jesus" both sung beautifully by Debbie Starling, the lively "Praise God For He Is Mighty" (vocals by Bruce Pont) and the semi-reggae beat of "Running The Race" sung by Tony Phelps-Jones. I did feel, however, that there was an over emphasis on slower songs. That said, I applaud what has been achieved here.
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Product Description
Say The Word is an eclectic mix of songs designed to help people participate and express their worship regardless of reading and memory skills.
Songwriter Tony Phelps-Jones has been leading worship among people with learning disabilities since joining Prospects in 1987. He is passionate about inclusive worship.
Prospects supports people with learning disabilities in the community and through churches, so they live their lives to the full. Jesus said, “I have come so they may have life that is full and good.” - John 10:10