Sarah Hart

Wisdom from saints throughout the ages
Six years ago, Sarah Hart stumbled across the Anima Christi in an old prayer book her mother used as a child. Awed by the beauty of this ancient prayer, she set it to music ("I truly couldn't help myself"), then began searching for more. The first collection of its kind, SaintSong is a contemporary montage featuring wisdom from saints throughout the ages.

11 new contemporary songs in Sarah's folk-pop style
The collection presents 11 brand new compositions in Sarah's inimitable folk-pop style. Texts include poems, prayers and other writings by some of the Church's most revered doctors and theologians. St. Augustine figures prominently, as do women mystics like Catherine of Siena, Hildegard of Bingen and Mechthild of Magdeburg.

CD booklet contains devotional and catechetical material
With sub-sections titled Read, Reflect, Respond and Rest (in the CD booklet), each song becomes a devotional and catechetical exercise. "Read" features the complete song text along with a short bio of the saintly author. In "Reflect," Sarah shares her personal thoughts on the text. "Respond" is a prayer or petition inspired by the text, while "Rest" offers a theme for meditation.

Great for youth and young adult ministries, prayer and more
Combine that devotional content with Sarah's heartfelt performance of these songs and you get a powerful resource for personal prayer and more. Offering several songs for use in the liturgy, SaintSong is great for youth and young adult ministries, retreats, sacramental preparation, and prayer services.

Ancient texts that still apply to modern times
The lyrics for "Restless" include St. Augustine's famous line "We are restless till we rest in you [God]." As Sarah explains in her reflection, that's a universal experience. All people of all times hunger for God--even if they don't know it consciously. The same can be said of the other song texts here: written centuries ago, they still apply to us in our time.

A project six years in the making, SaintSong puts ear-pleasing, contemporary clothes on some of the Church's most beloved texts from the past two millennia.

The music in the Sacrament CD explores the Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church

"No lights hidden under bushels, but revealed to help others see; no coins buried in a field, but invested in my brothers and sisters; nothing hoarded where moth and rust destroy, but shared with a glad heart. This is the give and keep that reveals to the world just who we all are, and who we are in you." —Sarah Hart

Share stories of life, loss and hope
Parish leaders, need a soundtrack for women's retreats or nights of reflection? Men, want to understand the women in your life better? Echoing the passion found in her ministry, The Give and Keep features Sarah at her best—telling stories of life, loss and hope from one woman to another.

Leave a legacy of love
The fun and upbeat "Love We'll Leave" reminds us that the greatest legacy we leave behind isn't power, success or money, but love. Inspired by Psalm 139, "Wonderfully Made" gives young girls a powerful message on chastity and viewing themselves through the loving eyes of God. And for anyone who has experienced the loss of a child, "Child of My Heart" offers hope that they have found comfort with the heavenly Father.

Hear Sarah sing her Grammy-nominated song
Co-written with Chapin Hartford and recently recorded by Amy Grant, "Better Than a Hallelujah" is an honest cry of a heart that's been broken. The strength of this song is that it lives in the real world. Life isn't perfect; we go through painful situations and make mistakes. But God is always ready to help... all we have to do is ask for it.

Tracks: Way to Me | Redemption Song | Love We'll Leave | Infinite Grace | Given for the World | Wonderfully Made | Child of My Heart | Better Than a Hallelujah

God is often perceived as a being who watches the play of life from some lofty perch. The 12 original songs on Sarah's second album lead to a discovery of the obvious God who moves among us in everyday life. He is especially present, Sarah suggests, in the people around us: "...In the faces of our friends you are obvious. In the faces of our friends you are clear. And through the hearts of those we love you reach for us; In the faces of our friends, you are here."

Packed with nearly an hour of music, Obvious is one of the best contemporary Christian releases of the last few years. Acoustic guitar, keyboards and subdued percussion mesh with Sarah's lilting voice to form a delightful and original folk-pop sound.

Sarah has been called a "contemporary troubadour" and a "modern-day poet" for her lyrical melodies and poignant song texts. The songs on Obvious show why. Drawing from Gospel truths, ancient prayers and her own spiritual journey, Sarah writes songs that uplift and convict, tickle and empathize, from the humble admission of fear in "I'm Not Alone" and the mystical, haunting petitions of "The Breastplate of St. Patrick" to the humorous sarcasm and warning of "Any Road."

Intimate, heartfelt and inspiring, Obvious is Christian songwriting at its best.

Sarah's latest collection is an intimate self-portrait, a musical window offering glimpses into the rooms of her life, each of them containing, she says, "a little part of me." It's a rare and wonderful opportunity to get to know this charming, spirited, gifted artist and sister in Christ. Featuring Sarah's joyous folk-pop style and poetic, introspective lyrics, Into These Rooms is impressive for its spiritual depth and sophisticated, multi-layered, tightly produced sound.

Highlights include "For a Little While," a hauntingly tender piano-ballad/lullaby that captures the bittersweet pang every mother experiences while holding her sleeping newborn. Co-written by Texas rocker Curtis Stephan, who also provides edgy harmony on the song, "Be with Me, Lord" is a poignant duet pleading for God's help and a superb new setting of Psalm 91.

Featuring ethereal guitar work by the legendary Phil Keaggy, "The Hillside" is an eerie, fantastic musical depiction of the soul's "restless" journey through the clouds, shadows and contrary winds of this world. Other special contributors include Scott Dente (Out of the Grey), Mark Hill, Jerry McPherson, Dave Cleveland, Jeff Roach and Ken Lewis.

Listeners who enter into the rooms of Sarah's music can't help but feel like part of the family, like an unexpected guest received with generous hospitality. After visiting and hearing her sing of God's mercy, we all leave a little happier and a little more sure we're not alone on this spiritual journey.

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity,faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.
—Galations 5:22

Sarah Hart's ninth studio recording as a solo artist is a true gem of the purest nature. Weaving depth of lyric and a folk-leaning musical style, Sarah's 10 original compositions draw the listener into a story that is at once both personal and universal. A modern-day ode to the fruit of the spirit, Til the Song Is Sung offers meaningful music that we can pray, music that can serve as a companion for life's journey.

Through a mix of slow, soft ballads and up-tempo toe-tappers, this talented singer/songwriter's newest offering draws the listener in, speaking straight to the heart. Each of the ten titles feels less like a song, and more like a confession—an open letter from the depths of Sarah's heart—beautiful and powerful in its honesty.

Teaming up once again with Nashville producer Paul Moak, Sarah continues to gift us with her gorgeous melodies and thoughtful lyrics. The stunning "Because I Want an End" is a convicting, honest statement on the human condition, set against the backdrop of a fallen world. One of the more playful titles, "Joy in These Bones," features a delightful twang, a nod to her roots in the hills of Southeastern Ohio.

Capture the spirit of the season
Whether you're looking to enrich worship during Christmas or for something to listen to while wrapping presents with the family, This Winter's Eve offers 12 songs that beautifully capture the spirit of the season.

Enjoy a special appearance by Amy Grant
Featuring roots of Appalachian music, acoustic guitars and mandolin—this intimate record conveys a sense of peace. Friends Justin Loucks and Ian Fitchuk have done a masterful job producing an album that Sarah calls "the most artful I've ever been a part of doing." Providing a memorable moment, Amy Grant joins Sarah on "What Love Has Done," fresh off of their collaboration on the Grammy-nominated "Better Than a Hallelujah."

Return to the love of God
While setting music to "Prayer for This House"—a poem by the late Louis Untermeyer—Sarah remembers feeling the poet's presence so strongly, it was as if they were writing the song together. Written for her husband, "Bethlehem" paints a picture of families gathering at Christmas to return to the love of God. "Epiphany" reminds us that although a season may be ending, we should carry the Incarnation with us throughout the year.

Warm your heart with Sarah's first Christmas album
Sarah loves Christmas. Now, after years of waiting for the right songs, she finally fulfills her wish of doing her first Christmas CD. Close your eyes while listening to the album and you can almost imagine yourself in a mountain cabin, curled up with a warm blanket as snow falls outside the window.

Tracks: Prayer for This House | On a Night Like This | This Winter's Eve | The Light of Christmas Morn | God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen | Let It Be So | What Love Has Done | All is Well | Peace Be | Bethlehem | Snow Angels | Epiphany (I Will Not Forget)

Are you ready for this? For 94 minutes of electrifying music packed onto two CDs? For songs that set hearts on fire and challenge you to really live the good news of the Gospel? Get ready to Live It!

This compilation draws together 23 tracks from the biggest names in contemporary Catholic music, including Steve Angrisano, Tom Booth, Sarah Hart, Matt Maher, Jesse Manibusan, Ken Canedo and many others. It also introduces fresh music from 12 talented new artists who capture today's spirit and song.

More than any other album on the market, Live It! captures the wide range of musical styles rooted in Catholic spirituality -- which you can experience continuously online via spiritandsong.com. Featuring sweet ballads, edgy rock, folky pop and everything in between, Live It! doesn't compromise substance for style. These songwriters have drawn from Scripture, and the poetry in their own souls, to express the longing, devotion, struggle and joy we all go through on this wild journey called "faith." Highlights include the Daughters of God in a great cover of Carey Landry's "Hail Mary: Gentle Woman" and Val Limar Jansen in a gospel-style rendition of Jaime Cortez's classic "Rain Down."

Don't just stand there. Hear it! Sing it! Live It!

Inspired by the many people enduring painful life events, this soothing 11-song collection provides support and comfort during difficult times, encouraging us to acknowledge, explore and come to peace through our lamentation.

While Above Earth's Lamentation contains congregational songs, the primary focus of the collection is personal prayer and individual healing. With calming harmonies and comforting lyrics, the music is a gentle companion through any difficult circumstance. It guides us toward an understanding that, even in the midst of our pain, God is present and loving.

Delivering a beautiful synergy of mood, lyric and melody, producer Paul Moak communicates the heart of singer-songwriter Sarah Hart's message that finding hope is possible. Piano, acoustic guitar, mandolin, fiddle, cello, and percussion beautifully support SarahÆs organic vocal sound, which is rooted in the music of Appalachia.

From the thoughtful lyrics of "Praying With A Broken Heart" and the upbeat title track of "Hallelujah Is Our Song" to the inspirational message of "This Is Not Forever," Above Earth's Lamentation is a rich musical collection ideally crafted for any journey through lamentation to hope.

Serene songs that explores the Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church in the in the Sacrament MP3 Album.

This is the MP3 playlist for Your Time.

Trust in God's plan
All of us struggle with questions about God's will. We ask, "Why did this happen to me now?" "Why didn't this work out?" In her debut album with spiritandsong.com, exciting new artist Sarah Kroger reminds us that though our lives may not always unfold as we plan, God has a time and a reason for everything.

Exemplify poetry in prayer
Produced by Josh Blakesley, Your Time features an organic, indie-folk sound that carries Sarah's tender voice to the hearts and ears of the listener. Each of her five originals—co-written with Josh, Sarah Hart, as well as Hillsong's Mia Fieldes ("Run to the Cross")—exemplify poetry in prayer, along with a stirring rendition of the popular "Revelation Song."

Find strength in hopelessness
Bearing testimony to the perfection of God's timing, the title track also captures Sarah's personal call to ministry. "Run to the Cross" echoes St. Paul's invitation to embrace and draw toward this embodiment of freedom, instead of retreating from what is often regarded as a symbol of pain. Quirky and light-hearted, "Impossible Things" praises our all-powerful God as our source of strength in the face of hopelessness.

Nourish your journey of faith
Whether you're looking to breathe new life into the liturgy, energize praise and worship events, or nourish your individual journey of faith, Sarah Kroger delivers an impressive collection of songs that move the heart and resonate with both young and old.

Tracks: Let My Praise | Your Time | Revelation Song | Impossible Things | Run to the Cross | In the Silence

Let Us All Rejoice contains:

• Settings for every Sunday and major feast day of the Church year
• Verbatim texts from the Roman Missal
• Written with assembly participation in mind
• Ensemble accompaniment book for piano, guitar and vocal parts
• Exquisite recordings for learning and scripture meditation

Let Us All Rejoice contains:

• Settings for every Sunday and major feast day of the Church year
• Verbatim texts from the Roman Missal
• Written with assembly participation in mind
• Ensemble accompaniment book for piano, guitar and vocal parts
• Exquisite recordings for learning and scripture meditation

Let Us All Rejoice contains:

• Settings for every Sunday and major feast day of the Church year
• Verbatim texts from the Roman Missal
• Written with assembly participation in mind
• Ensemble accompaniment book for piano, guitar and vocal parts
• Exquisite recordings for learning and scripture meditation

Let Us All Rejoice contains:

• Settings for every Sunday and major feast day of the Church year
• Verbatim texts from the Roman Missal
• Written with assembly participation in mind
• Ensemble accompaniment book for piano, guitar and vocal parts
• Exquisite recordings for learning and scripture meditation