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John Henry's Prayer

from Saltings by Rev Simpkins

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    32-page full colour saddle-stitched 210 x 210 mm art book of illustrations by Tom Knight for each song.

    Includes full lyrics and an essay by Matthew Simpkins.

    Printed on high quality Aquarello Gesso art paper.

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    Seven long months in the making, the vinyl version of Saltings by Rev Simpkins is now available to pre-order. We have these in the building and they will ship on or before 21 October 2022. This is proper pressed vinyl album (not a lathe-cut) in a strictly limited edition of 90 copies. Plus a 32-page full colour saddle-stitched 210 x 210 mm art book of Tom Knight’s illustrations, with lyrics and an essay by Rev Matthew Simpkins. The book is printed on deluxe Aquarello Gesso art paper.

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After Saint John Henry Newman.

My setting and reworking of a prayer used at each funeral I have taken, just as my father and grandfather used it before me. We sing this for Christine (1948-2021): my grandfather’s daughter, my father’s sister, my aunt, and a woman of salt.

lyrics

Through the long, long day of this troublous life
Support us, Lord, till evening comes
When the shadows yawn and the world is hushed
Life’s fever falls and our work is done
Then, in mercy, grant us safe lodging
And a holy rest and a blessed calm
And peace, peace at the last
So be it.

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from Saltings, released March 25, 2022

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Rev Simpkins UK

Notorious sinner-songwriter, folk symphonist & Anglican priest.
The Rev’s unique psychedelic gospel and gritty folk owes as much to the Old Testament, & the dark folk tales & barren landscapes of Essex & Suffolk, as it does to his musical heroes Bert Jansch, Captain Beefheart & the Kinks. He comes from a long line of priests whose fiery performances characterise his own style. ... more

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