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Lead, Kindly Light A Fresh Look at Familiar Hymns
Now and then I come across a collection that feels both comforting and refreshing. Lead, Kindly Light by Marianne Kim is one of those books. If you enjoy hymns but are looking for something a little different, this collection is well worth exploring. Marianne Kim combines classical organ writing with gentle jazz harmonies, giving familiar melodies a fresh voice while still preserving their beauty and reverence. Alongside beautifully arranged hymn settings for preludes and postludes, you’ll also find three original Communion meditations that create a peaceful atmosphere for worship. They’re thoughtful, expressive, and wonderfully suited to moments of quiet reflection.
Some of the hymn tunes included are
Amazing Grace,
Sweet Hour of Prayer,
Lead, Kindly,
Where You There, and
I Want Jesus to Walk with Me…
All lovingly reimagined with Marianne Kim’s distinctive style. Whether you’re preparing for a Sunday service or simply looking for something inspiring to play at home, this collection offers music that invites you to slow down, listen, and enjoy the journey.
Have you played any of Marianne Kim’s music? I’d love to hear which piece has become your favourite.
Jazz Spirit
Fresh jazz with a gentle touch in Lead, Kindly Light.
I always enjoy discovering hymn arrangements that feel familiar yet bring something new to the organ bench. Marianne Kim blends jazz and classical styles beautifully, giving these well-loved melodies a fresh, expressive sound. Whether you’re looking for a thoughtful prelude, a reflective Communion meditation, or simply something inspiring to play, this collection is one you’ll want to come back to again and again.
A Moment with Gabriel’s Oboe
You don’t have to fill every silence with words. Sometimes a quiet melody can say what the heart cannot. Gabriel’s Oboe has that kind of gentle voice — unhurried, tender, and full of longing.
Let the music take its time.
Follow the melody as it rises and falls, allowing each phrase to breathe. There is something beautiful about music that doesn’t need to hurry towards its destination. Sometimes the journey itself is enough.
And perhaps that is what makes this piece so special. Whether heard through an orchestra, an oboe, or the warm voice of an organ, its melody seems to create a little space for reflection.
So, for a moment, slow down. Listen. Breathe. Let the music speak quietly.
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