Written in 1882 by William Kirkpatrick, this melody has imprinted itself on many a heart for generations. One of my favorite hymns and hope you enjoy. #hymn #instrumental #folk #resonator #guitar #accordion #banjo #mandolin #bluegrass #worship FOLLOW ME: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justinphilipbrooksmusic/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/justinpbrooks/

Listen on Spotify: https://rb.gy/4aqvk0 Listen on Apple Music: https://rb.gy/2tsolc Listen on Amazon Music: https://rb.gy/msf6gt “Peace Is My Last Gift To You” Written by Justin Philip Brooks, Paul Demer, and Jon Cole (c) 2017 and 2024 Elgie Street Music (ASCAP) | Demer Music (BMI) Produced by Paul Demer Mixed & mastered by Chris Bethea Artwork by Paul Soupiset Video filmed and edited by Clay Hervey (wearesaltbox.com) Justin Philip Brooks - vocals, guitar, lap steel, percussion, accordion Paul Demer - vocals, guitars, bass, banjo Lyrics Do you know what I your Lord and Master Have done to you I have given you an example That you should do As I have done Peace is my last gift to you My own peace I now leave with you Peace which the world cannot give I give to you I give you a new commandment Love as I have loved you By this the world will know you're my disciples That you have love For one another Peace is my last gift to you My own peace I now leave with you Peace which the world cannot give I give to you Song Story Justin Philip Brooks (Director of Contemporary Music at Saint Michael and All Angels, Dallas, TX) and Paul Demer (Director of Contemporary Music at Saint Matthew’s Cathedral, Dallas, TX) met at a songwriting retreat that focused on setting Holy Week prayers and scriptures to music. That very day, they wrote "Peace is My Last Gift to You" along with fellow songwriter, Jon Cole. This text from John's gospel is included in the Maundy Thursday service in the Book of Common Prayer where it is called "An Anthem for the Washing of Feet." Traditionally this is a text that choirs sing while ministers wash their parishioners' feet. Drawing inspiration from the harmony structures and musical stylings of Crosby, Stills, and Nash, the ending song took on life as a folk ballad. The band Liturgical Folk ended up covering it on their album "Crumbs" in 2018, but Justin and Paul always desired to record their own version of the song. In January of 2024, this became a reality as they recorded it in Paul’s home studio and released it in March of 2024. This accompanying video was done in a spirit of collaboration — two churches and musicians coming together to advance the arts in the Church and the message of the love and hope of Christ in the world. We hope this video is a blessing to you and look forward to more Saint Michael arts collaborations in the future!

Justin Philip Brooks plays a meditative arrangement of "Amazing Grace" on his Gibson J45. Justin is Director of Contemporary Music at @SMAADallas and part of the folk trio @roscojohnny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinphilipbrooks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justinphilipbrooks

First appearing in the 19th century on the front porches of Scotch-Irish immigrants in the hills of Appalachia, the mountain dulcimer is a uniquely American instrument. Part of the zither family, the word "dulcimer" comes from the Greek, meaning "sweet song". This particular mountain dulcimer I'm playing is a 1991 McSpadden (Mountain View, AR), and belonged to my grandmother-in-law, Marion Taylor. "Praise To The Lord, The Almighty" is one of my favorite hymns. Written in 1680 by Joachim Neander, the melody is fittingly based on a folk tune. I hope you enjoy this arrangement and may it bring you peace. Praise To The Lord, The Almighty Words by Joachim Neander Mountain dulcimer arrangement by Justin Philip Brooks (c) 2023 Elgie Street Music (ASCAP) Hear Justin's folk trio, Rosco Johnny: https://rb.gy/fxi7l Pickup: @myerspickups #mountaindulcimer #hymn #folk #worship #mcspadden

Multi-instrumentalist Justin Philip Brooks plays a few hits on ukulele. Contents of this video -------------- 00:00 - "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" 00:29 - "Fly Me To The Moon" Instrumental 00:50 - "Blinding Lights" 01:15 - "Hallelujah" Follow Justin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinphilipbrooks/

"Specter", an original song, performed by Justin Philip Brooks. Video by Casey Reid http://justinphilipbrooks.com (c) 2016 Elgie Street Music You're like a specter floating through my halls and I don't know what to do You're like a specter i can see right through the ghost of the former you ​ I don't expect her to come around here no more like she used to With all these conjectures and nameless fears I don't know who I'm talking to ​ Come back to life for me I'll lay mine down for you ​ I'm just a talker to a spirit walker I have trouble getting through The darkness surrounds but a light can be found If you change your point of view ​ Come back to life for me I'll lay mine down for you ​ (c) 2016 Elgie Street Music (ASCAP)