I recently got a copy of Light All Around by the Master’s Chorale – it is quite a delight!  I’ve enjoyed listening to it repeatedly.  The CD has a refreshing variety of pieces and a sound that nicely combines good training and understandability.  This album made it to my iPod Touch right away!

Light All Around begins with “Stayed on Jesus” (free download available [here](http://www.ligonier.org/publishing_musicaudio_lightallaround.php "Download "Stayed on Jesus" here.")).  It’s a spiritual that emphasizes the necessity of keeping your mind “stayed on Jesus” throughout the day.  “My God Is a Rock” is another lively spiritual that lists the events of Jesus’ life.  “O Sifuni Mungu” has the sound of a traditional African hymn and is very well done.  I enjoy picturing the mission field as the Lord’s people in Africa gather to praise him in their energetic way!

On the other side of the variety, I enjoy the beautiful harmonies and excellent blend on “The Best of Rooms,” “Agnus Dei” (set to Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings), and Eric Whitacre’s breath-taking “Lux Aurumque” – these songs present a rich sound – clear, clean and beautiful!

“Visions of St. John” (narrated by Dr. Sproul) is a colorful musical settings of texts from the book of Revelation.  It is expressive and powerful, an excellent presentation of God’s words!  “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent” includes a haunting organ accompaniment highlighting the powerful truths of Jesus’ condescension, incarnation and triumph.

I was thrilled to hear Dan Forrest’s setting of “The King of Love My Shepherd Is” – I’ve sung that piece before and loved its glorious beauty and Christ-ward focus.  (Dr. Forrest also happens to teach at my alma mater!)  “O Love that Will Not Let Me Go” is another well-arranged and well-sung traditional hymn.  The gentle harmonies of “You Are the Light” are meditative and Christ-focused.

And the final track, thrown in for fun, is “The Flight of the Bumblebee” (arranged by the inimitable Ward Swingle!) – a real musical treat!

Light All Around is an excellent CD – I highly and gladly recommend it!  If you’d like, you can purchase a copy here.  [At the time of posting, Ligonier had reduced the price to $12.]