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Mystery of Bread and Wine : voice with accompaniment

by Stephen Holgate (1997)

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Performance by Stephen Holgate, Jessica Holgate, Margaret Holgate, Bede Holgate from the CD Tower of the spirit

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Tower of the spirit / Stephen Holgate.

Library shelf no. CD 577 [Available for loan]

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Work Overview

Mystery of Bread and Wine is a theological reflection on the gifts offered in the Liturgy. The lyrics draw on a beautiful commentary (included with the music) on the liturgical gifts from the autobiographical book The Golden String by Benedictine monk Bede Griffiths.

Mystery of Bread and Wine is one of eleven hymns composed for the Tower of the Spirit - a book and recording project published in 1999 (ISBN 0 9577534 0 3) with support from the Australia Council. The lyrics for the songs adapt texts from the Christian mystical tradition including writings from William Johnston, Matthew Fox, Bede Griffiths, John Henry Newman, scripture and 4-5th century monk John Cassian. Cistercian monk, Fr. Michael Casey, remarks, "These are classical texts from the Christian tradition suitable for 'rumination'. Each time we return to them we find new sources of inspiration. This is food for the mature Christian".

The songs employ a contemporary style accessible to schools, congregations, choirs and groups, yet aim to convey a certain sense pf mystery and awe. They may be sung within the context of Christian liturgy and worship or to highlight key mysteries in the life of Christ. The fully arranged CD recordings can be simply listened to for pleasure and aim to support the Christian spiritual life.

Work Details

Year: 1997

Instrumentation: Keyboard, optional guitar, melody and vocal harmony line.  

Duration: 3 min.

Difficulty: Medium — Easy melody for congregation. Competent keyboard.

Commission note: The composing, publishing and recording of the eleven hymns in the Tower of the Spirit project was completed with the assistance of the Music Board of the Australia Council.

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