Companion to the Let Us Go Rejoicing Psalms and Sacred Songbook series, volume 1 explodes with songs like"Taste and See" in the Motown Style,"Irish Blessing" in the Celtic style, and"Let Us Go Rejoicing!" in the African style, just to name a few. Packed with 29 songs, Bill Monaghan delivers the fruits of 20 years of youth ministry, during which Bill has written many original settings for Psalms for worship, as well as some Mass Parts ("Alleluia" and"Profession of Faith" complete with the new U.S. Bishops' translation of the Mass) and"Ave Maria." Other styles include folk, rock, acoustic, ballad, round, contemporary, and stomp. Whatever the style, Bill changes from song to song, with lovely piano renditions to full band sounds, incorporating strings and horns, choir harmonies and echoes. These songs can inspire the listener who seeks sacred music, and are wonderful tools as worship aids."Blessed and Happy: The Beatitudes" is frequently used as a children's retreat song, and coupled with sign language and motions, is a wonderful"hands-on" teaching tool for the young."Who is This King of Glory?" and"Today is Born Our Savior" are appropriate for worship in the Advent and Christmas seasons for those desiring upbeat, energetic songs.