Reviewed by Nigel Harris

I was initially slightly disappointed by the opening track, Paul Baloche's "Hosanna", which is a fairly unexceptional cover version of this classic. Next comes an uplifting version of Hillsong's "Let Us Adore Him" and gradually my spirit rose and I was drawn into what turned out to be an above average worship album from a Brounemouth-based church. Styles range from pop through classical to even hip-hop and world music. Admittedly occasionally the lead vocals are on the weak side, but this only reminds us that these are just local worshippers rather than professional musicians. 'Your Grace' was produced, recorded and engineered by Julian Downward, whose father Brian is senior pastor at Wessex Christian Centre. Julian also provides vocals, guitars, bass, drums and keyboards along with the rest of the WCC band, and penned two of the original songs on the album. These tracks, "The Passion Of My Heart", with its slightly '60s/Beatles vibe, and the final big production number, "Great Is The Lord In Zion", are every bit as good as the covers.

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