Tag Archives: Caedmon’s Call

New Year’s Day 2026 (Hope to Carry On)

The new year started off with a slightly-later-than-usual pre-dawn walk up into the valley.  The breeze was nice and the road mostly quiet.  Morning prayer, some monastic podcast, talk, and then the first full song of the year.  You just … Continue reading

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Singing “The Truth”

Up until a couple of years ago, I didn’t even know the song “The Truth” by Caedmon’s Call existed.  I first heard it when I purchased the third Guild album.  The better rendition of the song, though, is found on … Continue reading

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The Staircase

One Caedmon’s Call song that I haven’t heard (as it’s on the first Guild album) is the one called “Staircase.”  The song recently surfaced online.  Words, music, and passionate singing by Derek Webb.  Check it out.

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Hope to Carry On

It’s a great but rare treat when something from Rich Mullins surfaces online.  Here’s a moment from 1997 from a Caedmon’s Call concert with a song written by Mullins but later recorded by Caedmon’s.

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Not Enough

One day I’m going to string together various recordings of Caedmon’s Call performances, but it is not this day.  This day I am tired, ready for bed, and feeling like this classic Caedmon’s is totally appropriate.

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Valleys Fill First

This past week I came into possession of the Caedmon’s Call Guild Volume 4.  Unlike its three predecessors, the fourth volume of the batch was all video footage.  And while it lacks some of the full-song punch of the other … Continue reading

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April Showers Bring Good Thinking

A few weeks ago I found myself with an odd longing: I felt the need to track down any Caedmon’s Call music missing from my collection.  While I’ve been a fan since ’97, I’ve never really dug into their smaller … Continue reading

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Love is Different

An oldie but a goodie.  And a great reminder.

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This Is “What You Want”

If you haven’t done so yet, I strongly encourage you to check out I Was Wrong, I’m Sorry, and I Love You by Derek Webb.  The album has officially dropped and can be purchased in CD or digital form.  I … Continue reading

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This (maddening but beautiful) World

2013 HAS BEEN ROLLING like steam train.  I got back from Tennessee to be greeted with a new semester.  On the third day of the new semester, Spirit Week commenced.  That week, as always, is a joyous trial.  Then, this … Continue reading

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