Getty Kids Hymnal: For the Cause

I am so excited to hear another album released under the 'Getty Kids Hymnal' title so quickly after the first came out! As a teacher, I love that these songs are presented in a diverse, multi-cultural and new way which engages my young students - and they are taking in lyrics that are deep and rich with theological truth. A beautiful album for any family to listen to regularly.

""""For the Cause"""" is the second instalment in this series and it's released only a few months after the vanguard project. Like its predecessor, Keith and Kristyn do not sing lead (except for """"Oh Children Come"""" where Kristyn is prominently featured). The vocals are mainly done by the Gettys' kids ensemble. If you think that's amateurish, the first song off the record will get you reassessing. This isn't your cutesy average Sunday school impromptu. Rather, what you have is a synchronized choir of children singing various harmonic parts. And when they come together, their voices are so seamless that you swear an angel must be stitching the parts together. \\r\\n\\r\\nRelative to the first volume,""""For the Cause"""" has a more international appeal. Their take of the hymn """"All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name,"""" for instance, is a global patchwork of variegated cultural influences. Boasting a sweeping Celtic festive vibe that undergirds the song, you will also hear the children singing in African too. The same is true of """"Oh Children Come. """" Originally lifted from the Gettys' 'Facing a Task Unfinished,"""" """"Oh Children Come"""" is given an African tribal augmentation that literally gives the song a refreshing new dimension. But when it comes to the medley """"Jesus Shall ReignNothing But Blood,"""" they elevate us above the confines of human divides to the celestial heights of heavenly worship with an acapella section of """"Jesus Shall Reign"""" that is…