Peaceful Presence has been especially produced for eldercare. The playlist includes favourite Christian hymns and songs which provide peace, hope and comfort for those facing loss and transition. Dan Warren’s mellow tone on the flugelhorn is compelling and draws the listener in. Bev Foster’s keyboard colors create a warm, reflective mood.

Peaceful Presence is meant to encourage and provide comfort to those who are sick, shut-in or in residential care. It is a great fit for aging parents or grandparents.

Piano, Organ: Bev Foster
Flugelhorn: Dan Warren
Playing Time: 62:39

Old Rugged Cross

The most widely published gospel song, Old Rugged Cross was written by George Bennard, a Methodist Episcopal evangelist in the mid 1900’s.

In the Garden

Inspired by Jesus’ encounter with Mary when she kneels and cries out “Rabboni”, this popular gospel song was written by Austin Miles in 1912.

Just A Closer Walk

Probably the favorite southern gospel song of the twentieth century, no one knows who wrote it or when it was written. It became known nationally in the 1930s, when African-American churches held huge musical conventions. In the 1940s, southern gospel quartets featured it in all-night gospel-singing rallies. It is the single most frequently played number in the hymn and dirge section of New Orleans "jazz funerals".

Just As I Am

The text of this hymn was written by Charlotte Elliott in 1836. By the age of 30 her health started to fail. Although she lived to be 82, she endured seasons of great physical suffering. It was a song she wrote commemorating her 14th spiritual birthday. This song was Billy Graham’s crusade song.

His Eye is On the Sparrow

Mrs. Civilla Martin, who authored this song in 1904, asked a friend she was visiting is she ever got discouraged because of her physical condition. Her friend answered, "how can I be discouraged when my heavenly Father watches over each little sparrow and I know He loves and cares for me."

Be Still My Soul

Spiritual revivals have always been accompanied by an outburst of this hymn written in the mid-1700’s by Katharine von Schlegel. The text is set to Finlandia, Jean Sibelius’ well-known tone poem.

When the Roll is Called Up Yonder

Written by James Milton Black, an active Methodist layman, he was especially involved in the social concerns of his church in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, as well as in the ministries of the Sunday School and youth work. He wrote this song to use in the Sunday School.

Fairest Lord Jesus

Little is known of the origin of this hymn. Some people think that it was sung by the German Crusaders in the twelfth century as they made their long trek to the Holy Land. Another account is that it was a hymn used by the singing followers of John Hus who settled in Silesia (now part of Poland) after they were driven out of Bohemia in the bloody anti-Reformation purge of 1620.

What a Friend

Irish-born Joseph Scriven was estranged from his family as he migrated to Canada. One of his reasons for leaving was the accidental drowning of his fiancée the night before their wedding. “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” was never intended by Scriven for publication. When he learned of his mother’s serious illness and was unable to be with her in far-off Dublin, he wrote a letter of comfort enclosing the words of his text. It was published in a collection of his poems in 1869.

Other Songs: Amazing Grace, Rock of Ages, Sweet Hour of Prayer, Holy God We Praise Thy Name, Great is Thy Faithfulness, Peaceful Presence (original Foster contemporary Christian song), Near to the Heart of God