Scripture-based texts and singable melodies
Now available in a remastered 2-CD set, Neither Silver Nor Gold is the debut album from the popular St. Louis Jesuits. Released in 1974 through NALR (North American Liturgy Resources), the four-album set was just the beginning for these young songwriters and seminarians at St. Louis University. Immediate demand for the collection launched the group to international success. Their scripture-based texts and singable melodies greatly influenced the world of liturgical music for decades.
The early music from a beloved group of composers
Bob Dufford, John Foley, Tim Manion, Roc O'Connor and Dan Schutte started composing and singing liturgical music while completing their studies as young Jesuits at Saint Louis University in the early 1970s. They released this first recording and songbook in response to numerous requests from fellow students and worshipers at St. Francis Xavier College Church and Fusz Memorial Chapel.
46 songs originally recorded on the St. Louis University campus
This charming collection of 46 inspirational songs was originally recorded on primitive equipment in campus buildings, church basements and dorm rooms at Saint Louis University. On some songs, you can hear a refrigerator door clicking shut in the background when the room's occupants go for refreshments. As a result of this collection's great success, the group has recorded six additional albums (Earthen Vessels, Dwelling Place, Gentle Night, Lord of Light, The Steadfast Love and Morning Light) in far more professional studio facilities.
Psalms, hymns and canticles performed in folk style
The beloved songs in this classic collection include psalms, hymns and canticles performed in an original folk-music style, among them "Sing a New Song," "All My Days" and many other early favorites. Whether you're singing along or just listening to these wonderful tunes, you'll find the natural faith of the St. Louis Jesuits bringing your heart closer to God.
Track listing
DISC 1
For You Are My God | You Are Near | This Is My Body | All My Days | The Lord Is My Shepherd | Play Before the Lord | A Banquet Is Prepared | Let All Who Fear the Lord | Happy Is the Man | Father, Mercy | Look Toward Me | Before the Sun Burned Bright | Rise Up, Jerusalem | My People | Sing of Him | Mountains and Hills | To You I Lift Up My Soul | Sing to the Lord | Deliver Us, O God of Israel | Come with Me into the Fields | Worthy Is the Lamb
Let Heaven Rejoice | Why, O Lord | God Is Love | Sing a New Song | To Thee Be Glory Forever | Valleys of Green | Magnificat | Heed My Call for Help | Servant Song | Every Valley | To His Angels | Come to Me, All Who Are Weary | The Sparrow Finds a Home | In the Morning | Blessings on the King | Never Shall a Soul | With Merry Dancing | How Good It Is to Give Thanks To God | Yahweh, the Faithful One | I Will Sing of the Lord | Return to Your People, O Lord | Rescue Me from My Enemies | All Things Have Their Time | Like Cedars They Shall Stand | Father, May They All Be One