Michael Stern – Blessed Be

Blessed Be features 22 additional original songs from Michael, all based on biblical images about faith and action. There are songs about Old Testament prophets who cry out for justice, and refrains that echo from the Psalms. There are songs about Jesus who calls us to be peacemakers and show compassion towards the poor.

A companion songbook is available form Beatin’ Path Publications (see link). In it each song is biblically referenced to help guide the selection and use of the songs, and facilitate planning for worship. For the same reason, each has been paired with a brief vignette to prompt reflections on the song and its scriptural illusions. The printed music is presented in a format that is accessible, readable, and singable for a variety of folk musicians, singers, and song leaders.