Friday, October 16, 2009

Excellent anthems of Dan Forrest

Dan Forrest has been writing some nice things for several years.  Recommended are some of these recent works:
          • Never a Brighter Star w/orchestra, Beckenhorst Press
          • How Firm a Foundation w/orchestra, Hinshaw Music
          • O God Beyond All Praising [w/string orchestration], soon to be published!
          • Be Thou My Vision w/harp & cello, Hal Leonard/Brookfield Press
          • Good Christian Men, Rejoice! (Christmas, 4-hand piano, very rhythmic and fun), Hal Leonard/Brookfield Press
    Dan has a web-site you can view here:  danforrest.com

    Sometimes we lack the initiative to speak out and encourage other good and godly musicians, like a Dan Forrest, or a Mac Lynch, and the list could go on...  Maybe it's someone who has little notoriety, but has been faithful to God and the local church for a good period of time.  Sometimes these people, though very positive, get little or no encouragement from others.  I would urge you to take a moment of time, identify that kind of musician in your life and encourage them today!  Sometimes it only takes a few words to say volumes!  Don't underestimate the power of your words:  Pro 18:21 "Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof."

    Wishing you God's best & blessings,

    Troy
    3 John 2