Master composer Bob Fabing is still teaching the Gospel through music. Somehow, in between evangelizing Asia and overseeing retreat and counseling centers, he still finds time for composing. Featuring 23 new songs and Mass parts for every season of the year, his latest collection reveals an evolving gift for buoyant texts and melodies.

Music for the liturgy, personal prayer, devotions
Though created for the liturgy, Let Me Follow also has strong devotional application. Many songs express a powerful, personal approach to Christ. Recurring themes include following Jesus' example, returning to God, and growing in holiness. Excellent background music for meditation, these titles are also great for prayer services and small faith group gatherings.

Contemplative hymns, new setting of a classic
Opening with a gorgeous prelude for strings, "O Salutaris Hostia" is a refreshing new setting of the beloved eucharistic hymn. "O God of Love" and "Return to God" feature repeating verses reminiscent of Taizé chants. Another strong devotional piece, the title track begs for grace to "follow [Christ] evermore nearly."

Gospel-style songs, exuberant entrance hymns
Featuring impressive lead and backing vocals, "I'm Goin' Down to the River" is a forceful, gospel-style testament to divine mercy: "Now the river is Jesus. He wash your sins away." Other highlights include "Open Our Hearts" and "Come, My Friends," both exuberant entrance hymns.

Newly commissioned Mass for Teresa of Calcutta
The collection also marks the debut of the newly commissioned Mass for Teresa of Calcutta. A longtime friend of Mother Teresa and her community, Father Fabing wrote a song in her honor and sang it at her beatification. Now he's written this accessible new Mass setting, a beautiful way for Catholics the world over to join him in remembering her.

With Let Me Follow, Bob Fabing brings us back to the roots and essentials of our faith -- and issues a convincing musical call: like the apostles, may we lay aside every obstacle to follow "the One who has loved" us.