Composer Nick Page described how throughout his life he felt that he was often discouraged to express his faith. His Say Amen, Somebody is an effort to encourage others to proclaim their faith - an important and necessary part of our walk with God. The piece uses languages from other countries to explain that although we come from different places, we are united by our love of God.
The substantive text, by Brian Wren, suggests that all occasions are times for singing. Each stanza ends with the refrain: 'The time for singing has come!' The uplifting music is mostly unison, with a...