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Scripture in Song Recordings Limited was the name of a recording company registered in 1973 by Dave and Dale Garratt of New Zealand,[1] with the aim of better incorporating scripture into contemporary worship music. The Scripture in Song brand was originally set up by the married couple in 1968 when they released their first album of the same name.[2][3][4]

The Garratts produced a series of Scripture in Song albums and songbooks and became leading musicians and songwriters in the Charismatic movement in the 1970s and 80s.[3] Over 30 years they produced 37 Scripture in Song records and sold millions of songbooks.[3]

They went on to become leading figures in the global school of ethnodoxology, a discipline which helps indigenous cultures understand and express Christian doctrine in their own musical forms.[citation needed]

When asked about being pioneers of a new style of worship music around the world, David gave credit to the Holy Spirit rather than his own ability: "It was interesting that the Holy Spirit did begin something that spread a long way. I’m not saying that it spread because of us at all, but it actually did begin something in New Zealand and God really did something with us as non-musicians that was somewhat unique because we just felt, right back at that stage, that He was wanting songs that are sung to Him and He was wanting us to encourage His people to worship and to learn His Word."[5]

The Garratts sold the Scripture in Song music catalogue to a US publisher. In 2002, the company was removed by the New Zealand Companies Office, but in 2018 the Scripture in Song brand celebrated 50 years.[3][1]

In 2024, both Dale and David Garret were made Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit for their services to Christian music in the New Year Honours.[6] Dale Garratt (Ngāpuhi, Te Aupōuri) is one of the best-selling Māori composers, with thirteen Scripture in Song albums achieving gold or platinum status and their songbooks selling over three million.[2]

Albums

Albums produced in the Scripture in Song series include:[7][4]

  • Scripture in Song (1968)
  • Thou Art Worthy (1970)
  • Prepare Ye The Way (1972)
  • Praise The Name Of Jesus (1974)
  • All Thy Works Shall Praise Thee (1977)
  • Songs of Praise – Scripture in Song (1980)
  • Songs of the Kingdom (1981)
  • Call To War (1983)
  • The Early Years 1968-1985 (1993)
  • Songs Of The Nations: All Heaven (1993)
  • Songs Of The Nations: We Will Triumph (1993)
  • Songs Of The Nations: Come With Praise (1993)
  • Songs Of The Nations: Celebrate (1993)
  • I Exalt Thee (2019)

References

  1. ^ a b "SCRIPTURE IN SONG RECORDINGS LIMITED | New Zealand Business Directory". www.nzwao.com. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Dale Garratt and husband David: A match made in heaven". Te Ao Māori News. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d "Steve Braunias meets the biggest-selling artists you've never heard of". NZ Herald. 4 January 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Our Story". Scripture In Song. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  5. ^ Wilson, Brett (2020). Let’s Back Up a Bit: Conversations With Pioneering Kiwi Christian Musicians. Auckland: Castle Publishing Ltd. pp. 102–103. ISBN 978-0-473-53464-6.
  6. ^ "Former Parliament speaker among 151 recognised in New Year Honours". NZ Herald. 4 January 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  7. ^ Cross Rhythms: Scripture in Song Artist Profile

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