name=Sanctuary id=sanctuary price=12.00 _text= //Sanctuary//, our most recent recording, is now available as a CD and also comes with a __free__ bonus surround sound disk that will play in your DVD player or computer. In 2002, Wellspring released //Benediction// as a response to many requests for a recording of the instrumental blessings that have become a feature of our concerts. For these blessings the musicians spread out and improvise amongst the audience. The improvisations are usually based on sacred songs from a variety of styles and //Benediction// has proved to be an enduring favourite, with listeners continuing to ask for more in a similar style. So, we offer you //Sanctuary//, and our desire is that you too may be refreshed, encouraged and receive hope through listening to this recording, praying that God may bring you to a place of peace and stillness with Him. As with //Benediction//, we have sought to recreate the sense of being surrounded by the musicians, caught up and enveloped in the offering of music, and with the advent of surround sound on the DVD version, this is now fully possible. _tracks= King of Kings, Majesty This is the air I breathe Erbarme dich (Lord have mercy) The Lord's my shepherd Fragrance You are my hiding place Storm clouds Morning Gabriel's oboe Dwelling Light of the world Always and forever _comments= Many thanks for the Wellspring CD Sanctuary which arrived in the post today. I just couldn't wait to try it in our surround sound. It is marvellous - it is like having Wellspring in your own lounge. Really beautiful and inspiring. Thanks for developing and sustaining the vision which is Wellspring. Thank you so much for the beautiful music that you have sent to us in Sanctuary. I listened this morning and wanted to weep as I reflected on God's love for us, despite our frailty and wretchedness. I am sure it will bring a lot of blessing to so many people. Just to say thank you for the beautiful CD. I am really enjoying it! Thank you for the Sanctuary CD. It is pure beauty & worship. Thank you so much for the CD. It is really wonderful. (We) have been playing it a lot, experiencing the Lord ministering to us as we listen to it. I used Sanctuary as the background for our latest reflective prayer labyrinth based on the Freedom in Christ course. Together with Benediction, it made for some wonderful music. Thank you. Many thanks for the new recording - it's wonderful, with several of my favourites on it, so very special. Fantastic CD - as ever! I received my CD yesterday and I'm playing it now at work. I am speechless at its beauty. Thank you all so much. We love the CD!! Thank your whole crew for the most blessed symphony of worship! I got the CDs and am listening as I write this. As usual, it is awesome music! We just got the Sanctuary we ordered yesterday & popped it right in our CD. No sooner had we got settled than we had to reach for our handkerchiefs - we both had begun to weep for joy. You still have the gift flowing - we were so moved. We enjoy all of your CDs - this one somehow reached so deep in us - wow! Thank you, thank you! I knew it would be good, but this exceeds all expectations. Thank you so much for sending us a copy of your Sanctuary CD. The music speaks so powerfully without any vocals and your characteristic spirit-led quality is evident in every track. When I first heard 'This is the air I breathe' it moved me to tears. The blend of audible colours and foretaste of heaven took me to a beautiful place in the Spirit. Your combination of top musicianship and spirituality produce glorious results! Thank you so much for your Sanctuary CD. It really has proved a wonderful blessing to us. Listening to it has been a sanctuary. Time to be and not to do, to rest in His presence, to receive His blessing and peace. A real encouragement. Thank you. Sanctuary is yet another truly beautiful and inspiring offering. name=Christmas Scenes id=scenes price=11.00 _text= Christmas is a time of joy and great celebration but where would we be without festive music? The Wellspring Ensemble Christmas Concerts are, for many, the official start to the Christmas season, making them very popular! These concerts have been marked by their wide variety of music and by the many different solo artists who have appeared with us: singers, trumpeters, oboists, flautists, harpists, horn players, and so on. The music we like to present is a celebration of all styles and periods - always with a touch of fun! One of our concert highlights has been the series of pieces arranged for us by Peter Richards which have included medleys of well-known Christmas tunes, carols and original compositions. Often we’ve been asked ‘When are you going to record Peter’s pieces?’ This album is partially a response to that question and partially a desire to celebrate all that’s wonderful about Christmas, especially the good news of ‘Emmanuel’: God coming to live among us in the person of Jesus. This new recording features many favourites such as 'Walking in the Air' from 'The Snowman' by Howard Blake, 'Greensleeves' by Vaughan Williams, 2 songs sung by Sally Thornton ('Christmas Child' and 'Breath of Heaven') and another sung by Catherine Swinford-White ('Ding Dong Merrily on High'). There are also some wonderful Christmas medleys written/arranged by Peter Richards (as featured in Wellspring Ensemble Christmas concerts over the last few years) plus a couple of Wellspring Jazz numbers. _tracks= Fantasia on Greensleeves Christmas crackers Jingle bells (jazz instrumental) Walking in the air (instrumental) Breath of heaven (Mary's song) Christmas scenes In the bleak midwinter (jazz instrumental) Ding dong merrily on high Christmas carol collection - winter warmer! Christmas child _comments= The Christmas CD sounds great – I just love 'Breath of Heaven'. Thanks so much for Christmas Scenes. It’s another lovely collection and will be played often in our home over the coming weeks! This evening I have had the luxury of an evening at home and have been relaxing and wallowing in the beautiful sounds of Wellspring at their very best. Superb arrangements! It is fabulous! Thank you so much for the Christmas Scenes CD. The arrangements on the CD & the quality of the music & recording is very high - well done. I actually used the track 'Mary's song' as part of an Advent meditation this morning in our community meeting & as it played, the Lord just touched us - it was very special. It is quite inspirational - full of sparkle and the usual top-quality performance & recording standard. The orchestrations are excellent - well done. It is very beautiful and I particularly like the two tracks which Sally sings. I spend most of my spare time with worship music on and am very grateful to you all at Wellspring for your commitment to providing us all with such good quality, inspirational and enjoyable worship which endures through the years!! name=...Mysteries id=mysteries price=11.00 _text= //Mysteries// continues to reflect upon our joys and sorrows in the deep mysteries of life. Mysteries are by their very nature... mysteries; they do not give up their secrets lightly! Human pain, tragedy and suffering are indeed great mysteries and have vexed the greatest theologians and philosophers since the beginning of time. However, somehow and in some way, the great tension between knowledge and mystery finds its resolution in and through the person of Jesus Christ. //Mysteries// is an offering of musical ideas, thoughts and meditations on these questions - not because we have the answers, but because God can be gloriously mysterious, yet known to each one of us. May you find peace as you hear Almighty God, King of the Universe whisper to you saying 'Listen, I tell you a mystery...' This album contains a variety of music, including worship songs such as 'In Christ Alone' (which was //so// popular with our American friends when we were there last Easter), 'At the foot of the Cross' and 'Empty, Broken, here I stand'. Also featured is a very moving rendition of 'Schindler's List', beautifully played by Clare McFarlane, a stunningly beautiful piece written specially by Peter Richards called 'Meditation on the Blood of Christ', a jazz arrangement of 'Amazing Grace', plus other tracks, both classical instrumental and vocal. _tracks= In Christ alone Schindler's list At the foot of the cross Meditation on the blood of Christ Laudate dominum Surrendering Empty, broken, here I stand Amazing grace (Jazz instrumental) Gloria _comments= Many thanks for the copy of the new Wellspring CD. It's lovely! Thanks once again for your beautiful music. I received Mysteries today and already I'm hooked! Another lovely CD. Bless you! I've just listened to your new CD, Mysteries, and it is fantastic! I am ordering another copy for a friend. Another excellent CD. Beautiful music, so well put together. Thank you. Thank you for the latest CD; it is beautiful, a lovely mixture of vocals and instrumental pieces. We are enjoying it. They are super recordings - you guys just keep getting better like a good wine! Thank you. What a wonderful CD! Well done for all your hard work & commitment. It's going to be a real blessing to many. You are very much in our prayers as you continue to be a marvellous witness to our wonderful God. Congratulations to Wellspring on another great CD. 'Kyrie Eleison' is a personal favourite - great to hear a new rendition. Thank you for sending Mysteries so quickly. It's really beautiful! Thank you for your amazing prompt service. Mysteries is brilliant and just what I need at the present time. The CDs arrived and we are in awe! Most beautiful, worship-full, Holy-Spirit-full! Your albums Seasons & Mysteries are truly worthy of His name. Wonderful music, beautifully played and presented. Many thanks for the lovely sounds on the Mysteries CD; I love the mix of styles and variety of instrumentation. I wanted to let you know how much the CD Mysteries has been an encouragement to me. In particular the song 'Empty Broken Here I Stand' has often just expressed how I feel. I use it as a prayer when I have come to the end of my own wisdom or feel under pressure. It always brings a smile to my face, often allows the tears to come & points me to Jesus in whom there is much hope. I usually find it best playing it in the car at full volume! So thank you! name=Seasons & ... id=seasons price=out of stock _text= ‘There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.’ (Ecclesiastes 3 v1) It takes us a while to grasp that there are seasons of life: great periods of activity followed by stillness and solitude; times of weeping, despair, and loneliness, and times of elation, joy and healing. Life is full of changes. Managing those changes is hard work and full of hazards but knowing who you are and where you’re going is the key. In recent years, I’ve been privileged to be able to sing the occasional solo song at conferences, services and special events where people have been very gracious to say how much it has meant to them. You know - that special song which cuts through everyday life to speak to the heart. Many of the songs in this collection do just that (because you’ve told us) as they reflect the joys and sorrows of life with the deep yearnings and longings we all have. (I can’t forget the first time I heard ‘Father’s Song’ in the car and sat sobbing outside my house for ages... and as for ‘Wonderful World’...!) There are some very familiar songs & hymns and one or two that are brand new which I hope you grow to love and enjoy. We couldn’t fit all of them on one album but hopefully you’ll find a gem amongst them. //Sally Thornton.// _tracks= Your love is amazing El shaddai Father's song I need love, help me love I the Lord of sea and sky Joy in the journey Lord of all hopefulness I wait for the Lord Canticle - song for Christ's glory Wash me clean Wonderful world Somewhere over the rainbow Beyond these shores _comments= I have listened to several tracks today - they are excellent and very anointed. I'm looking forward to the rest. Your new CD featuring Sally is great. I'm sure it will be a real blessing & we are giving some as Christmas gifts. I have always admired Sally Thornton's voice, and I appreciate the variety of sounds she produces on this CD. Sally has a beautiful voice and I also appreciate the accompaniments. Thanks for sending the CDs. Love 'Seasons &...' - my daughter went off with it to listen in her room & I had to fight to get it back - so another family hit. The CD arrived safely this morning. I've already listened to it and it is fantastic as usual. Brilliant CD - as usual!! This CD makes my heart sing with praise to God, with Sally's beautiful voice and the excellent orchestral arrangements (the orchestra sounds so big!) I recently bought your Seasons CD - and am SO enjoying it. The track 'El Shaddai' is really ministering to me in profound ways, it is absolutely beautiful - and also 'The Father's Song'. name=Benediction id=benediction price=out of stock _text= Rest in God's presence with this beautiful instrumental album featuring improvisations around well-known spiritual songs. At the end of our concerts, the classical musicians in Wellspring play a blessing, where the instrumentalists spread out amongst the audience and improvise together on a sacred theme. In response to many requests for recordings of these blessings, we have produced //Benediction//, and have sought to re-create that sense of being surrounded by the musicians and so being caught up in that offering of music. Often people say to us that they have been refreshed, encouraged, healed or brought closer to God as they have listened to these improvisations. Over the many years that we’ve been together we’ve often ‘stepped out on the water’ and improvised pieces which we have hoped would be a blessing to those who are listening. Some of the tracks are instrumental versions of sacred songs, some are original compositions – and some were completely improvised at the time of recording! It is our desire that you too may be refreshed, encouraged and receive hope through listening to this recording. _tracks= Holy Spirit we wait on You Father we love You Father's song Psalm 130 By Your side To our God Christine's prayer Pachelbel's canon The last rose of summer Song of ascents The call Rise up and see Open your eyes _comments= We spent yesterday afternoon relaxing and listening to it, and we are agreed it is stunning! In many ways we think it is your best yet and we feel it will be such a blessing to all kinds of people. Benediction ministers right to the soul! Our deep thanks to all who have contributed to its production. Thank you ever so much for the CD - I think it is such a prayerful album - well done. It was so lovely to rest in the Lord's presence with the words of some of the songs mulling in the back of my mind. The new pieces the group play are outstanding. It's really tremendous and I have been playing it non-stop (even at work). The CD is beautiful - there is a sense of God's beauty being released through it like a wonderful perfume bringing delight and joy as well as serenity. Thank you for all you have put in of yourselves and the love of God in Benediction. We think it is stunningly beautiful. The Holy Spirit washes over us as we play it. The CD is wonderful and we are enjoying it enormously. It is a great aid to stillness as I try to stop rushing about and learn to 'be still with the Lord'. Thank you so much for the Benediction CD. I have been playing it over and over again, and in fact it is on right now - again. I have it on repeat! I believe that that this CD is most anointed and will bring much joy and healing to many. May He continue to use you all in this wonderful ministry. Just received my CD and listening to it now - just beautiful - such a wonderful anointing on the musicians. Thank you so much for sending me this wonderful CD. I absolutely love it. It has moved me so much spiritually and emotionally and I just have to dance to it in my personal worship. You all are really gifted in facilitating meaningful worship and not just performing. Not to mention you are really talented musicians. Thank you for sharing your gift! I have found listening to benediction very healing to my soul and spirit - beautiful! Yet again another brilliant CD from Wellspring. name=Wellspring Jazz id=jazz price=6.00 _text= Wellspring Jazz are a multi-talented group of musicians who perform a wide variety of jazz styles and flavours. Most of the musicians have been members of Wellspring for some time and many earn their living as professional performers. Wellspring Jazz grew directly out of its parent group and shares the same ethos and values - all the musicians are Christians seeking to express their faith through their music. Our Wellspring Jazz recording is a mix of well-known popular standards from the 1930s and '40s with more contemporary jazz numbers and other favourites. The album includes: 'The Girl from Ipanema', 'Days of Wine and Roses', 'Angel Eyes', 'Crimond - The Lord's my Shepherd', 'Danny Boy - Londonderry Air', 'Twisted', 'Unsquare Dance', 'Honeysuckle Rose', 'Fly me to the Moon', 'I've Got You Under my Skin', 'The Old Rugged Cross', 'Cherokee' and 'Spirit Song'. _tracks= The girl from Ipanema Days of wine and roses Angel eyes Crimond (The Lord's my Shepherd) Danny Boy (Londonderry air) Twisted Unsquare dance Honeysuckle rose Fly me to the moon I've got you under my skin The old rugged cross Cherokee Spirit song name=Lord of the Ages id=ages price=10.00 _text= //Lord of the Ages// is our very popular worship recording made in 2000. The CD includes many favourites, including 'Be still for the presence of the Lord', 'Before the Throne', 'Men of Faith', 'Great and Wonderful' and many others. _tracks= All my days Men of faith My Jesus, my Saviour How deep the Father's love Be still Jesus be the centre Before the throne Beauty for brokenness No scenes of stately majesty Resucito Great and wonderful We are a moment Be Thou my vision _comments= I have recently received 2 copies of this recording. It is amazing and want now to give it to others for Christmas. thank you very much your music ministers to many in a deep way. Thanks for my copy of Lord of Ages which arrived on Tuesday. It is wonderful to hear the finished product which is sounding fantastic, & I am sure you must be thrilled with it! I have listened to it and you as a group have done it again! With God's help and your willingness to serve him and draw attention away from yourselves, you enable the listener to truly worship God. I just wanted to write to let you know how blessed I am by all your music, but especially today by the new CD. It is as though God reaches His hand into my heart and ministers his love to me. Thank you !!! Some of the arrangements are gorgeous. I think it's a work of genius, the way it's all come together. I received the Lord of the Ages CD for Christmas from some friends. It reminds me of the excellence and purity in which your worship is led - Praise God! Be encouraged and thank the rest of the team from us - don't ever stop worshipping the Lord - God must be so pleased with this wonderful offering. The new CD is beautiful. I've never heard Sally so crystal clear and pure. Your whole group is special - the trumpet is awesome as is the fiddling. Thank you for worship music we can really enjoy listening to - and don't need our ear plugs! Many congratulations on Lord of the Ages. I think it is the best of the three Wellspring recordings we have heard, and we have really enjoyed listening to it – over and over. It contains such a wonderful range of styles from the flamboyant to the reflective, I just love it! I just want you to know that Wellspring's music has been and continues to be a great source of encouragement to me. I often have to slow down when I'm driving listening to Lord of the Ages as the words of track 4 'How deep the Father's Love' just completely break me up. Your recordings are exceptional in the clarity of the words, as well as great orchestration. Personally, I find that the quality of the worship is so good, I just can't wait to see what Heaven is like. I play it certainly 4 times a week and, for whatever reason, I do not get bored of it. I think as a group you are proving with each recording that your love for God and your understanding of His might and power growing, this being demonstrated by the maturity of the worship and its focus on God, not on yourselves. I am sitting here at my desk listening to Lord of the Ages and my heart is full of joy!! What an awesome CD this is! How magnificent is our God that He gives such gifts to His people! Lord of the Ages is totally brilliant, and I listen to it all the time, especially in the car. The other day, I was so carried away while worshiping along with the CD that I drove straight past our house! Luckily it was late, and the roads were empty! There is such a sense of real worship with Lord of the Ages - it's wonderful, and it really is a great blessing. name=Elegy id=elegy price=out of stock _text= //Elegy// is a beautiful mix of classical pieces including Corelli's 'Christmas Concerto' and Grieg's 'Elegiac Melody'. The album also contains several of the most popular tracks from our previous recordings. _tracks= Corelli - Christmas Concerto Holy is the Lord on high The Lord's my Shepherd English folk song All men are like grass Ruach Elegiac melody I will wait The return (part 5) The best is yet to come A blessing name=The Best is Yet to Come id=bestyet price=8.00 _text= This recording is a mix of wonderful praise and worship songs as well as some beautifully arranged folk songs from Ireland and Iraq. _tracks= Prepare the way Sing to the Lord all the earth Sing of the Lord's goodness I will wait Prayer for the Irish people Father hear our prayer Friend of sinners Holy is the Lord God Almighty We see the clear crystal water Yahweh is holy Prayer for the Iraqi people Father in heaven grant to Your children Love divine The best is yet to come