Hymns

Song of Joy

Written jointly with a friend, this won our school hymn-writing competition in 1991and was sung in assemblies and at our leavers’ service.

Left to Myself

This was the first hymn I wrote for church, in 1997, conveying that salvation is all of God and not of ourselves.

O Frail Believer

I could not have known when I wrote this so many years ago how apt and needed the words would one day be, bringing comfort and assurance in times of great trial.

Speak, Lord

This little chorus is intended to be sung before the preaching of the Word in a service.

My Love, Rise Up

Based on the beautiful words of Song of Solomon 2:12, this uplifting hymn is available in unison or SA versions with piano or organ accompaniment.

O God Our Help in Age Past

A new setting of Isaac Watt’s beloved hymn for SATB and organ with optional trebles.

Marching with the Lord

A collection of 15 uplifting and Christ-glorifying children’s choruses covering a wide range of Biblical topics.

Sam's Blog

I have set up this blog to be able to update our lovely friends and family with information about my situation, predominantly medical, meaning that messages between us can focus on the personal without me or others needing to relay the same facts many times.