I first heard this song on Family Radio many years ago, and I have looked for it on YouTube numerous times and I found it today.
I want Christian music listeners to hear biblically based lyrics sung in a reverent manner; I believe he is great at using scripture words and ideas in his music, and his music and vocal accompaniment always sounds pleasing.
The two songs below are On Eagle’s Wings, an old favorite of many; and Shelter Me, a new song written during the Covid-19 pandemic:
On Eagle’s Wings, based on Psalm 91 [and the eagle’s wings imagery apparently derives from Exodus 19 and Isaiah 40]:
On Eagles Wings is available at Amazon digital music.
Shelter Me, based on Psalm 23, performed by Spiritu [apparently on zoom]:
Shelter Me by Michael Joncas | Recorded by Spiritu during the time of COVID-19
The Rev. Michael Joncas composed and published “Shelter Me” in response to the global crisis of COVID-19. Spiritu’s members recorded the song from the shelter of their homes.
SHELTER ME
A Prayer-Song in the Time of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Michael Joncas
© 2020 GIA Publications, Inc.
Text based on Psalm 23
At the request of the composer, a score for piano and melody as well as a reprint box for congregational use are currently available for free from One License:
https://onelicense.net/search?term=Sh…
The composer encourages making a donation to groups that are offering physical, emotional and spiritual care in this time of crisis, including Catholic Charities USA, Lutheran Social Service and/or the American Red Cross.
Arranged and performed by Spiritu https://spiritumusic.com
Spiritu on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2IBYG…
Video credits:
Featured vocalists — Damien Riehl, Vicki Kueppers, Kathryn Budzien
Guitar — Amy Kuebelbeck
Keyboard —Michael Loonan
Flute — Eric Larson
Clarinet — David Methner
Choir — Tara Lyons, Amy Kuebelbeck, Jill Treacy, Wendy Plaster, Michael Loonan, John Theis, AJ Kueppers, Joe Henderson
Violin — Brigid McCarthy
Additional keyboards — Steven C Anderson
Audio & video production — Damien Riehl