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Charles Dickens – greatest writer

charles_dickens_sitegov2Hear the story of Charles Dickens in 4 minutes. He has been the best and most influential English writer since Shakespeare. Broadcast on Songs of Hope on Sunday 2016 10 23 and 2012 12 23 on 88.3 Southern FM.

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Listen to Handels Messiah

Listen again to Handels Messiah, broadcast on Songs of Hope on 2012 04 08 on Southern FM. All the great tracks are there in this layman’s abbreviated version. Explanations of sections are provided. (55 mins)

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Hark the – Away in – First noel

Carols podcast on 2012/12/20 is here. The carols include:

  • Hark the herald angels sing
  • Away in a manager
  • The first Noel

These carols are from the album “Our Favourite Carols” from the Bible Society and Light FM, recorded in the Melbourne Town Hall in November 2008. Originally broadcast 2011/12/25.

Philippians canticle – O worship the king – What a friend

Listen again to Songs of Hope hymns podcast from 2012 09 09.

  • Philippians canticle by The Cathedral Singers
  • O worship the king – Hymn Classics Volume 2 album
  • What a friend we have in Jesus by George Beverly Shea

Faith of our fathers-Thank you-Spirit of holiness

organ125Listen again to the hymns podcast on Songs of Hope on 2012 12 02. The hymns are:

  • Faith of our fathers – John Charles Thomas
  • Thank you Lord for saving my soul – Praise Gathering Choir
  • Spirit of holiness – All Souls Choir