St. Louis Jesuits

This popular collection offers an inspirational reflection on the seasons and events in the Christian life. Released in 1980, Lord of Light is the fifth collection of music produced by the St. Louis Jesuits. It's one of their all-time best-selling albums, second only to Earthen Vessels. Includes "Here I Am, Lord," "Redeemer Lord," "This Alone," "City of God" and other early favorites.

Also available as an MP3 playlist.

Their first new collection in 20 years!
Twenty years after releasing their last collection, the St. Louis Jesuits are back! Composers of some of the most beloved liturgical music ever written, the group -- Tim Manion, Dan Schutte and Jesuit Fathers Bob Dufford, John Foley and Roc O'Connor -- has come together to produce Morning Light, a reunion collection of hope-filled songs for Sunday liturgies, funerals, retreats, prayer services and other celebrations.

Beautiful, accessible, innovative melodies
Featuring 12 newly written songs, three by each member of the group (except Manion), this collection proves they still have it. They still have that uncanny ability to set Scripture-based texts to beautiful, accessible, innovative melodies that fit and enhance the liturgy -- and touch the hearts of today's worshipers.

Reflecting 20 years of spiritual and musical growth
But this is no copy of their previous work. Reflecting 20 years of spiritual and musical growth, these new compositions have a depth, maturity and humility that modern assemblies will appreciate. Of course, the world around them has also changed. Concerned for the "dark clouds" and discouragement they see, the group determined to write music filled with "the hope we have been called to."

New music by Bob Dufford, SJ and John Foley, SJ
"Behind and Before Me," by Bob Dufford, is an exquisite setting of Psalm 139. Spiced with well-balanced parts for guitar, flutes, strings and choir, it reassures us of God's intimacy -- and recalls our limited ability to grasp it. Opening with a lovely prelude for trumpets, "Teach Us to Pray," by John Foley, invokes the Holy Spirit's help in prayer and all we do. Inspired by Romans 8, this simple hymn is a timely reminder that "all things work for good."

New music by Roc O'Connor, SJ, and Dan Schutte
Suitable for gathering, preparation of the gifts, Communion, sending forth and other parts of the liturgy, the songs cover a variety of themes, including trust in the Lord, discipleship, light, hope, love and praise. Highlights include "Gather the People," by Dan Schutte. A spirited, syncopated entrance hymn, it builds slowly toward a grand, full-choir finale that can't help but draw the entire assembly -- "the greatest and the least" -- into full participation. Featuring gentle violin and acoustic guitar parts and based on a text by St. Augustine, "O Beauty, Ever Ancient," by Roc O'Connor, challenges us to find renewal and "new life" in God.

Inspirational and prayerful listening
Recorded with an excellent choir and impressive keyboard, wind, percussion and string accompaniment, the CD makes for inspirational and prayerful listening, besides being an excellent rehearsal tool. The composers take turns on lead vocals. Though not contributing to the composing effort, Tim Manion lends his familiar voice and plays guitar on nearly every song.

Hope-filled music for a troubled world
Just as sunlight in the morning dispels the darkness of night, so Morning Light uplifts and encourages -- through both text and melody -- offering hope in a sometimes dark and troubled world. Infused with the genius, faith and maturity of these legendary composers, it's destined to be yet another in their long line of classic and best-selling collections.

The album contains revised choral editions of twelve popular songs by the St. Louis Jesuits.

Many of the titles have new keyboard, instrumental and SATB arrangements. These definitive editions, created with the help of the composers, lend an even greater richness and flexibility to these enduring favorites. Includes the St. Louis Jesuits Mass (Holy, Memorial Acclamation C, Doxology and Amen).

Also available as an MP3 playlist.

This album features revised choral editions of twelve popular songs by the St. Louis Jesuits. Many of the titles have new keyboard, instrumental, and SATB arrangements. These definitive editions, created with the help of the composers, lend an even greater richness and flexibility to these enduring favorites.

Also available as an MP3 playlist.

A best-selling album

Originally released in 1975, Earthen Vessels was the second album from the St. Louis Jesuits; it continues to be one of the best-selling albums of Catholic music ever recorded. Now you can discover once again how the Holy Spirit inspired five young men to create extraordinary music that would enjoy a cherished place in the hearts of generations of Christians around the world.

The St. Louis Jesuits—like never before

This unique anniversary edition features five never-before released tracks from the group's original recording sessions in 1974. Dubbed playfully as "the Berkeley Basement Tapes," these tracks offer a rare glimpse into the creative process of this influential music group. Interestingly, these then-new songs are already in the form and arrangement in which they were eventually released, almost as if they burst forth whole from the composers. The vocals on these tracks are an amazing testimony to how well their voices blended, even at this early stage of their career: the trademark harmonies, the detailed guitar lines—it's all here.

Take a trip down memory lane

With its familiar track sequence, this commemorative collection of Earthen Vessels demands that the listener hear the album in its entirety. Think of it like a mini-retreat. Some Catholics will hear this album and be transported back to a time when they were coming of age in their relationship with God. Youth today who have heard parish choirs sing these songs can now experience them as the composers intended. This special anniversary edition also includes a 24-page booklet with rare photos of the young Jesuits and the story of the making of Earthen Vessels, written by historian Ken Canedo. As Ken concludes, "We hold a treasure, indeed!"

Released in 1985, The Steadfast Love is the sixth collection by the St. Louis Jesuits. These classic songs of striking beauty and sophistication combine Scripture and melody to challenge, inspire and comfort. The 22 songs include "Sing All the Earth," "My Spirit Takes Joy" and "The Steadfast Love."

Also available as an MP3 playlist.

This is the MP3 playlist for Lord of Light

This popular collection offers an inspirational reflection on the seasons and events in the Christian life. Released in 1980, Lord of Light is the fifth collection of music produced by the St. Louis Jesuits. It's one of their all-time best-selling albums, second only to Earthen Vessels. Includes "Here I Am, Lord," "Redeemer Lord," "This Alone," "City of God" and other early favorites.

This is the MP3 playlist for May We Praise You.

The album contains revised choral editions of twelve popular songs by the St. Louis Jesuits.

Many of the titles have new keyboard, instrumental and SATB arrangements. These definitive editions, created with the help of the composers, lend an even greater richness and flexibility to these enduring favorites. Includes the St. Louis Jesuits Mass (Holy, Memorial Acclamation C, Doxology and Amen).

This is the MP3 playlist for Let Heaven Rejoice.

This album features revised choral editions of twelve popular songs by the St. Louis Jesuits. Many of the titles have new keyboard, instrumental, and SATB arrangements. These definitive editions, created with the help of the composers, lend an even greater richness and flexibility to these enduring favorites.

Scripture-based texts and singable melodies
Now available as a digital playlist, Neither Silver Nor Gold is the debut album from the popular St. Louis Jesuits. Released in 1974 through NALR (North American Liturgy Resources), the four-album set was just the beginning for these young songwriters and seminarians at St. Louis University. Immediate demand for the collection launched the group to international success. Their scripture-based texts and singable melodies greatly influenced the world of liturgical music for decades.

The early music from a beloved group of composers
Bob Dufford, John Foley, Tim Manion, Roc O'Connor and Dan Schutte started composing and singing liturgical music while completing their studies as young Jesuits at Saint Louis University in the early 1970s. They released this first recording and songbook in response to numerous requests from fellow students and worshipers at St. Francis Xavier College Church and Fusz Memorial Chapel.

46 songs originally recorded on the St. Louis University campus
This charming collection of 46 inspirational songs was originally recorded on primitive equipment in campus buildings, church basements and dorm rooms at Saint Louis University. On some songs, you can hear a refrigerator door clicking shut in the background when the room's occupants go for refreshments. As a result of this collection's great success, the group has recorded six additional albums (Earthen Vessels, Dwelling Place, Gentle Night, Lord of Light, The Steadfast Love and Morning Light) in far more professional studio facilities.

Psalms, hymns and canticles performed in folk style
The beloved songs in this classic collection include psalms, hymns and canticles performed in an original folk-music style, among them "Sing a New Song," "All My Days" and many other early favorites. Whether you're singing along or just listening to these wonderful tunes, you'll find the natural faith of the St. Louis Jesuits bringing your heart closer to God.

Contents

DISC 1
1 For You Are My God
2 You Are Near
3 This Is My Body
4 All My Days
5 The Lord Is My Shepherd
6 Play Before the Lord
7 A Banquet Is Prepared
8 Let All Who Fear the Lord
9 Happy Is the Man
10 Father, Mercy
11 Look Toward Me
12 Before the Sun Burned Bright
13 Rise Up, Jerusalem
14 My People
15 Sing of Him
16 Mountains and Hills
17 To You I Lift Up My Soul
18 Sing to the Lord
19 Deliver Us, O God of Israel
20 Come with Me into the Fields
21 Worthy Is the Lamb


DISC 2
1 Let Heaven Rejoice
2 Why, O Lord
3 God Is Love
4 Sing a New Song
5 To Thee Be Glory Forever
6 Valleys of Green
7 Magnificat
8 Heed My Call for Help
9 Servant Song
10 Every Valley
11 To His Angels
12 Come to Me, All Who Are Weary
13 The Sparrow Finds a Home
14 In the Morning
15 Blessings on the King
16 Never Shall a Soul
17 With Merry Dancing
18 How Good It Is to Give Thanks To God
19 Yahweh, the Faithful One
20 I Will Sing of the Lord
21 Return to Your People, O Lord
22 Rescue Me from My Enemies
23 All Things Have Their Time
24 Like Cedars They Shall Stand
25 Father, May They All Be One

Their first new collection in 20 years!
Twenty years after releasing their last collection, the St. Louis Jesuits are back! Composers of some of the most beloved liturgical music ever written, the group -- Tim Manion, Dan Schutte and Jesuit Fathers Bob Dufford, John Foley and Roc O'Connor -- has come together to produce Morning Light, a reunion collection of hope-filled songs for Sunday liturgies, funerals, retreats, prayer services and other celebrations.

Beautiful, accessible, innovative melodies
Featuring 12 newly written songs, three by each member of the group (except Manion), this collection proves they still have it. They still have that uncanny ability to set Scripture-based texts to beautiful, accessible, innovative melodies that fit and enhance the liturgy -- and touch the hearts of today's worshipers.

Reflecting 20 years of spiritual and musical growth
But this is no copy of their previous work. Reflecting 20 years of spiritual and musical growth, these new compositions have a depth, maturity and humility that modern assemblies will appreciate. Of course, the world around them has also changed. Concerned for the "dark clouds" and discouragement they see, the group determined to write music filled with "the hope we have been called to."

New music by Bob Dufford, SJ and John Foley, SJ
"Behind and Before Me," by Bob Dufford, is an exquisite setting of Psalm 139. Spiced with well-balanced parts for guitar, flutes, strings and choir, it reassures us of God's intimacy -- and recalls our limited ability to grasp it. Opening with a lovely prelude for trumpets, "Teach Us to Pray," by John Foley, invokes the Holy Spirit's help in prayer and all we do. Inspired by Romans 8, this simple hymn is a timely reminder that "all things work for good."

New music by Roc O'Connor, SJ, and Dan Schutte
Suitable for gathering, preparation of the gifts, Communion, sending forth and other parts of the liturgy, the songs cover a variety of themes, including trust in the Lord, discipleship, light, hope, love and praise. Highlights include "Gather the People," by Dan Schutte. A spirited, syncopated entrance hymn, it builds slowly toward a grand, full-choir finale that can't help but draw the entire assembly -- "the greatest and the least" -- into full participation. Featuring gentle violin and acoustic guitar parts and based on a text by St. Augustine, "O Beauty, Ever Ancient," by Roc O'Connor, challenges us to find renewal and "new life" in God.

Inspirational and prayerful listening
Recorded with an excellent choir and impressive keyboard, wind, percussion and string accompaniment, the CD makes for inspirational and prayerful listening, besides being an excellent rehearsal tool. The composers take turns on lead vocals. Though not contributing to the composing effort, Tim Manion lends his familiar voice and plays guitar on nearly every song.

Hope-filled music for a troubled world
Just as sunlight in the morning dispels the darkness of night, so Morning Light uplifts and encourages -- through both text and melody -- offering hope in a sometimes dark and troubled world. Infused with the genius, faith and maturity of these legendary composers, it's destined to be yet another in their long line of classic and best-selling collections.